Some of our favorite Seaside nights end with a cone in hand and a slow lap around the square. We point our guests to It's Heavenly for exactly that: gelato, ice cream and coffee right in the middle of Central Square, steps from the amphitheater and the Airstreams.
What to expect when you order at It's Heavenly
The gelato case is where we spend the most time, since it usually runs deeper than the hard ice cream lineup. Classics like chocolate chip mint and Smoky Mountain Fudge hold their own, and the Butterfinger is a favorite with kids in our group.
It's not just frozen stuff either. Strawberry shortcake, pastries, cookies and real coffee mean this works as a morning stop before the beach just as well as a dessert run after dinner.
Good to know before you go
Yes, there will probably be a line out the door in summer. Don't let that turn you around. The team works fast and we've watched a crowd of fifty clear out in under ten minutes.
Parking in Seaside is the real challenge, not the ice cream. We usually bike or walk in from the Timpoochee Trail, grab our order and eat on the porch or out in the square while the kids run around.
Insider Tips
- We go straight for the gelato case. There are usually more flavors there than in the hard ice cream lineup.
- Ask for a taste before you commit. The staff here are genuinely happy to help you narrow it down.
- Our pick for something different is the key lime cookie or a cookie sandwich instead of a cone.
- Come in the morning for coffee and a pastry. It's far quieter than the after dinner rush.
- Grab a seat on the porch if one opens up. We think it's the best people watching spot in Central Square.
- Skip driving in circles for parking. We bike over on the Timpoochee Trail and walk right into the square.
