23 Best Ice Cream Shops near Bellingham

“Ho-ho-hopeful! There’s a new ice cream joint in town called The North Pole. Because nothing says “summer treat” quite like being reminded of subzero temperatures and forgotten Christmas decor. The name is about as original as a made-for-TV Christmas movie—and the life-sized Santa statue standing guard outside doesn’t exactly help break new ground. If you’ve ever wanted to be judged by a plastic Claus while licking a cone in July, your time has come. The parking lot is flanked by tiny trees—well, technically saplings. They’re trying their best, but unless you’re under 3 feet tall or a garden gnome, don’t count on shade. I guess the owners figured the North Pole isn’t known for towering oaks anyway (there is shade under an awning though, don’t fret). That said, the place does have good bones. The building has that classic small-town ice cream stand charm, the menu has potential, and there’s clearly effort being made behind the scenes. You can tell someone cares! On to the actual product: the whipped cream is clearly made in-house, which I applaud. It’s thick, creamy, and rich—basically one step away from butter. But somewhere in the process, they forgot the sugar. It’s like someone churned up a dairy masterpiece and then whispered “sweet” instead of actually making it sweet. A few spoonfuls of sugar and we’re in business! Now, for a special customer service moment. Our server—my sister—came outside, sat down, and casually helped herself to several bites of our ice cream. No apron, no warning, just grabbed a spoon like she owned the place (she doesn’t). You could call it inappropriate, but I call it sibling tax. As for the banana split: it arrived in the general shape of a banana split, but the toppings were in some kind of abstract interpretive dance. The chocolate syrup was poured over the vanilla scoop, the pineapple sauce ended up on the chocolate scoop, and no one even mentioned chopped nuts. I’m not allergic, so that omission stung. But alas, it was my sister avoiding the awkward situation where she asked if I wanted nuts. I get it. Also worth noting: the building used to be Sandy’s Ice Cream—the one famously shut down for running an illegal drug ring. Honestly? The splits were better back then. Sure, there may have been felonies involved, but at least they put the chocolate on the chocolate! In summary, The North Pole might cool you down, but it won’t blow you away. It’s festive, it’s local, and it’s fine if your expectations are low and your siblings bring their own spoons. I’m just being silly. Please go eat their ice cream and support the business. It’s because of faithful patrons like you that local businesses can thrive!“

“A wonderful family environment. Fantastic swinging picnic tables! A sublime writing spot. Great staff and fabulous ice cream creations! Definitely always a fun visit.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely accessible“

“I always find the staff at this DQ to be extremely friendly. I went to get an ice cream cake the other night, and when asked if I wanted something written on it, I said “feel better “. When I got to the window to pay, the 3 young ladies working told me that they hoped he felt better soon ! So sweet. Not only is the food and ice cream delicious, I left with caring wishes.“

“Great service. Best ice cream“

“Most delicious ice cream around!“

“Love everything about Hop-yo! the staff, flavors, toppings, atmosphere, location everything is perfect!“

“Took my toddler here Monday and my only regret with coming here is that we’ve lived in North Smithfield for several years and this was our first time coming! My son (almost 3) loved seeing the cows and trucks that were set up there. We went inside to get a snack and he started having a mini meltdown because he wanted to go back outside. An employee (wish I got her name) came from behind the register and gave him a couple stickers and told me I was doing a great job, which really means a lot when you feel like you’re doing something wrong as a mom. I appreciate that woman more than she realized! 💕 I ordered a cream puff and 2 chocolate chip cookies. When the employee from behind the counter handed me my box she let me know she gave us an extra cookie! The employees really were amazing. My son loved his cookie, and I’ve been dreaming of that cream puff ever since 🤤 we can’t wait to come back and try the ice cream! Great snacks and even greater employees! Thank you for a great day!“

“Consistently great ice cream fun environment. Great service too.“

“As a fan of Intermissions Cafe in Franklin this was totally unexpected from something new from TFPAS and I absolutely love the gelato highly recommended and conveniently located across the street from Dean Bank in Downtown Franklin“

“Great ice cream, staff, and atmosphere! Plenty of flavor options. Highly recommend! They have great ice cream cakes as well.“

“Alien Ice was so perfect for an ice cream social event we had at my place of work. It gave our employees an opportunity for a sweet summer treat and a chance to mix and mingle off of the work floor. Sean was super personable and had an extensive list to choose from with such a nostalgic 90's vibe! Definitely stood out from other ice cream trucks with the Alien theme and that caught everyone's attention. Thank you for making our day, Alien Ice! 5 Stars from us!“

“Just went to Sweet & Sour Bar for the first time and got a Strawberry Mango Smoothie and it was absolutely delicious. The rest of my family got something and it was super reasonably priced. If you’re at the mall in Emerald Square Mall I suggest checking them out. They are on the 1st floor in the middle!“

“Great place with great ice cream. They've got a ton of great flavors but the one I liked in particles was s'mores something.This is a great place to head to after grabbing a bite from Beef Barn. Also a nice walkway by a pond over there.“

“It’s been a long time since ce I’ve good authentic Spanish food.. this place really hits it out of the park. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The ceviche and papusas were TOP NOTCH I already can’t wait to go back“

“Great food and coffee, had the chicken sandwhich and and iced coffee; Nice and bold flavor. Huge selection of board games cards comics and disc golf stuff too.“

“I came for the RI Food Fights August ice cream challenge and got a scoop of cake batter ice cream on a sugar cone and it was SO GOOD! Excellent service and the ice cream was really outstanding, not artificial tasting but really flavorful and creamy. Super clean and cute vibe inside. Would definitely recommend!“

“Gaetano’s is amazing! I love the cannolis and pastries. Customer service is always excellent & Guy is a great owner & is taking care of his customers by selling gloves, sanitizer, wipes, etc during this time. I will continue to support this business & can’t wait to try the strawberry shortcake I just picked up!“

“We LOVE Kravings!! There is always something for each member of our family to enjoy when we go there for dinner. The owners are amazing and so is their ice cream. Definitely recommend 100%“

“Love the fresh produce, they have the best corn and The Farmer’s Porch is amazing. Always one of our favorite spots in the fall!“

“My husband and I get our daughter an icecream cake every year here for her birthday... Every year they have done an amazing job!!!! But this year.... They absolutely outdid themselves!!!! My daughter asked for a Jojo Siwa cake and boy did they deliver!!!! They didn't have a picture for Jojo Siwa and asked if I could email them the picture I wanted. Which was super easy!!! The woman I spoke to was so sweet!!! (I think she said Tina was her name?) I emailed the picture right over and they had it done in no time.... When I saw it I was absolutely in love!!! But When my daughter saw the cake she started happy crying saying how beautiful it came out and how it was better than what she had ever dreamed of.... She said it was the best cake she has ever had!!! Thank you guys so much for making her birthday extra special!!! ❤“

“Miss Paula is the best waitress ever! love nickys!“

“Love the fresh produce, they have the best corn and The Farmer’s Porch is amazing. Always one of our favorite spots in the fall!“

“We stopped by Shake Shack at Wrentham Village during a shopping day, and it was a nice surprise. The location on the outer side of the outlet center, close to the parking lot, which makes it super convenient when you’re already out and about.

The food was very good — everything arrived fresh and hot, exactly what you’d hope for from a burger joint. The mix of kiosk self-ordering plus table service works nicely: you order via the kiosk, then the staff bring your food to your table. Our wait time was around 5–10 minutes, even though it was somewhat busy.

The place itself is modern, bright, and clean. Because it’s near a popular outlet area, there’s a steady flow of customers, but the staff kept things moving well.

Overall, though, this Shake Shack location is a solid pick for a satisfying burger or hot dog break while shopping.“