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Maine: who sells the best Ice Cream?
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items with summer rolling in, let's shift the focus to ICE CREAM! Where can we find the absolute best ice cream cone? The most unique sundaes? The tastiest milkshakes? Let's order a double scoop and talk about ice cream shops with something special, like m...
Here is a website that lists many ice cream shops in Maine, on the "Ice Cream Trail". They occasionally host events, wanting you to visit every establishment on the list for a prize, or personal bragging rights.
Real Maine Ice Cream Trail
A staple to every Maine childhood, is a trip to the Gifford's ice cream stands.
Gifford's Ice Cream - Skowhegan/Bangor/Waterville & sold in grocery stores
Fielder's Choice is known for it's baseball themed menu. So much fun for the kids after a Little League game.
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream - multiple locations across Maine
As they say, "Inspired by Italy. Perfected in Maine". One of the best parts of the Gelato Fiasco experience is sampling all the flavors!
Gelato Fiasco: Brunswick & Portland
Homemade treats, homemade ice cream. So many flavors, and huge portions! I love the seasonal options and daily menu changes.
Deb's Ice Cream & Mini Golf - Randolph
Situated on a beautiful little spot on the river, the Ice Cream Shoppe of Randolph has one of the biggest menus I have seen in a local ice cream shop.
The Ice Cream Shoppe of Randolph
Home of the "Hot Mess Sundaes"
The Local Scoop - Hallowell
Located on Rt 27 in Dresden, they serve Giffords, and other homemade sweet concoctions. Known as having the best Pumpkin Whoopie pies in Maine, every fall.
Living the Dream Ice Cream - Dresden Mills
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream! and some really good food too! This retro style “diner” is a wonderful addition to downtown Bath.
The Fountain - Bath
They count down the days until opening, about 60 days out. Lord know I am too. Got to get my ice cream and hot dog. Do I have a favorite flavor here? No. I try something new EVERY time.
Witch Spring Hill Ice Cream - West Bath
Pammy's all pink parlor of ice cream, in East Harpswell is a dream come true. This quaint shop, with beautiful seating, sits at the top of a hill where Harpswell's public beach is. So grab a cone after your swim!
Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor - East Harpswell
The old Dairy Frost, is now K's Dairy Bar, and serves ice cream still...as well as great food!
K's Dairy Bar of Maine - Brunswick
Frozen custard, donuts, and cold brew coffee floats!
Mainely Custard - Freeport
This place is a great stop after a day of swimming at Damariscotta Lake State Park.
The Jefferson Scoop - Jefferson
Stroll on downtown Richmond, Maine for an ice cream treat
Main St. Dairy Treat - Richmond
Beals Ice cream has 3 locations: one in Gorham and two in Portland. They offer ice cream, frozen yogurt, and dairy free options. They have at least a million different flavor options.
Beals Ice Cream - Gorham & Portland
Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook has it all! They have a working dairy farm, that you can schedule a tour of. A petting zoo, with lots of beautiful animals to visit and engage with. Tractor rides, pumpkin patch in the fall. Plus, the best part? ICE CRE...
Smiling Hill Farm - Westbrook