50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Dedham

“Ron’s is truly a hidden jewel, the ice cream is amazing and you’re going to love the bowling alley.“

“On holiday visiting my family for my 1st Thanksgiving - Crumble has been everywhere on all the social channels and I just had to try it!!

Lots of delicious choices to choose from and a really quick and simple order & payment method.

I went for the minis option as the regular sized cookie is quite and large and the temptation to gobble them all up would be overwhelming!! 😂

Whatever you choose, you will enjoy!!“

“I love to try the new flavors regularly. They are so creative. You get free samples before your purchase.“

“Great for spending extraordinary moments with friends“

“Excellent! The best gelato I have ever had. All the flavors I tried were superb.“

“Absolutely love this place and it’s staff! The ice cream is delicious and there is a huge selection of flavors. The ice cream sandwiches are to die for. They are made with homemade cookies, so delicious. Maggie is crushing it! The owner Matthew is so kind and friendly and openly invites suggestions! **Allergy friends, they keep all nuts separate from everything else in the back. We were very pleased. We’ve already made two trips this week!!“

“Cabot's has great food, including all-day breakfast, in addition to their delicious ice cream. The McGonagal Benedict was the best corned beef benny I've ever had.“

“Great ice cream and friendly people“

“Ron’s is truly a hidden jewel, the ice cream is amazing and you’re going to love the bowling alley.“

“delicious flavor and texture. very nice staff“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Great customer service and delicious gelato. Clean and such a cute shop. So happy we stopped in!“

“This was a fantastic ice cream spot.

They had a bunch of different, unique favors, and the guy working there was super helpful in letting us try out a bunch of different flavors and then telling us his favorites.

I ended up with the honeycomb, some kind of coffee flavor (I forget the name) and the apple cinnamon one. All three flavors were excellent, but I think the honeycomb was the best.

Would definitely recommend it if you are looking for ice cream in the area!“

“One of the best around. Tons of flavors. Reasonable prices. Great staff.“

“super amables yo les doy un 100“

“Everything is yummy! Best slush ever! The espresso gelato is my flavor of the week. Friendly staff.“

“They have the best ice cream and the customer service is top tier“

“Great family-owned ice cream shop! Great management and staff! We enjoy partnering with them regularly!“

“Came in on a busy Friday night. The team was working hard and still taking care of their guest well. If you’re a chocolate lover, the chocolate mouse cheesecake is incredible. They also have delicious milkshakes! Could not recommend enough.“

“Best ice cream spot around hands down! Make sure to try the strawberry lemonade though. My goodness! 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Huge variety of bubble teas, rolled ice creams and frozen drinks. I had a Mangonada with a tamarind stick and it DELICIOUS!!“

“Awesome ice cream - all the time“

“The staff, service and food were all exceptional. The atmosphere is relaxing and the menu is very interesting, especially the cocktail menu. The presentation of the food is impeccable and the staff is very attentive, making sure the water is filled and that the check is ready when we were finished. A perfect balance and what every restaurant should strive to mimic. A must try if you want to find a place that is unique. Thanks to the staff for a fun evening.“

“First time there and we just got in love with this place“

“Yesterday I was in to get a birthday cake and was inspired by an act of kindness. A young woman with some cognitive disabilities came in asking some unusual questions. The owner, who was working the shop by himself at the time, was so patient with her and kind. He treated her with respect and even gave her a free drink. These sorts of moments need to be recognized!“

“so many fabulous flavors of Gelato to pick from!“

“That tres leches is so yummy!!!! Who ever put that together deserves a standing ovation because let me say WOW!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am definitely going back and I’m bringing all my friends & family to share this deliciousness with. The service is great too. Super kind & patient.“

“Very good and really tasty. if there is a line . its worth waiting don't leave.“

“Toscanini's has been my favorite ice cream spot for over 20 years. Even as I've moved around and lived in other cities, I always make a point to visit whenever I'm back in the Boston area. But a recent experience cemented my loyalty for life.

On Presidents' Day, our family showed up around 5 pm, not realizing the shop was closed for the holiday. When we couldn't open the door, we started knocking, thinking it was just stuck. Gus, the owner, came out and let us know they were closed for the day, but then asked us what we were looking for. We told him we were hoping to grab a pint, and he told us to wait just a moment. A few minutes later, he came back with a big bag full of different pints and let us walk away with two of them, suggesting we could come back and pay another day when they were actually open (or perhaps he didn't care!). We came back and paid two weeks later.

Thanks, Gus. You're amazing!“

“super amables yo les doy un 100“

“What I love about Van Leeuwen is that it's the only Ice Cream store that's open late. After dinner in the Seaport with 3 friends we decided to go get Ice Cream. It was 10pm and Van was the only late night Ice Cream store in the Seaport. That was very helpful and we all order a triple scoop. It's also the best tasting ice cream in the neighborhood.“

“very good food decent price . will return for more...“

“First time there. Milk shakes were sweet nostalgia. Had that flavor that reminded me of home made ice cream as a kid.“

“My favorite place for milkshakes-tasty and large portions. My current recipe: blend of malted chocolate and malted vanilla, blend of lavender and Turkish Sumac. My next try is blend of black sesame and avocado! Peach is also great🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“We recently ordered a large quantity of hot fudge for our sons wedding in Delaware because Rancs has the best hot fudge anywhere!! It was a huge success! We can’t thank the owner Joe enough. He was able to get us that large order and package it for our drive to Delaware! Thank you Joe for everything!! You’re the best!!!!“

“Turtle ice cream in chocolate shell“

“Stopped in Friday with my kids after school and everyone was beyond kind and the donuts were delicious!!!“

“Finally, wonderful, premium ice cream creations offered in good proportions. None of the artisanal-ice-cream-served-in-a-thimble nonsense here, but whatever size you want, from a taste to gut-busting with excellent ingredients and toppings.

It is pricey, but worth it.“

“A Sweet Surprise Along the Way

We stopped by just in passing, on our way to visit a university — and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be!

The ice cream was delicious, with just the right balance of flavor — not overly sweet like many others. It was refreshing and satisfying.

What truly made the experience special was Mónica’s service. She was empathetic, kind, and patient — qualities that are becoming rare these days and that we deeply appreciated.

The place itself was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented, adding to the charm of the visit.

All in all, a wonderful little discovery. Thank you for such a delightful stop!“

“Super leckeres Joghurteis in einer riesigen Auswahl, dazu ein riesiges Angebot an Toppings. Super lecker :)“

“Absolutely the best ice cream I’ve ever had. I am not generally a big ice cream eater, but I have found myself having a bowl of the chocolate cherry brownie ice cream while its snowing outside!“

“This outside service stand appeared clean and was fairly stocked. I had the ultimate cookie blizzard, which I enjoyed. The stand appears to be staffed by school-aged children with this as a 1st job opportunity. They were eager to assist and relatively quick. The location also appears to have ample parking with at least 3 service windows. I'd visit again.“

“Was visiting friends when i came upon wally’s

What really sets this place apart is the love you can taste in every scoop. You can tell the people behind this shop genuinely care

about the quality of their ingredients, about their customers, and about making something truly special in their community.
The vibe is warm, fun, and welcoming. Honestly, it’s the kind of local gem you want to keep secret but just can’t stop yourself from telling everyone about. Do yourself a favor: get there, get two scoops (you’ll thank yourself), and become a regular. Wally’s Wicked Good Ice Cream has absolutely earned a permanent spot on my must-visit list. 🍦“

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life“

“The taste is very good, the service is very good“

“Best Ever!!! Must try delivery available“

“I have been going to JP Licks for years. I was telling the young lady who was serving us. That I use to come to JP Lick when I was in high school. And JP Licks was the only place that made me smile when I was happy, sad , mad or even upset. And their ice cream would cheer me up😃 Thank you JP Licks for always making me smile and also now my kids😃😃😃“

“Ordered an ice cream cake for Easter. It was delicious!!!“

“After a swim meet, we always head to ice cream. This place ed highly recommended. It had lots of flavors as a base - and two size cups. It had lots of fruit, cookies, bites, sprinkles, and wet toppings. And you pay by weight. I highly suggest stopping by.“

“Walking into this shop is like entering a colorful world of pure happiness and sweet treats. I absolutely loved looking through all the creative and chunky flavors with those famous names, and getting a freshly made waffle cone made the whole place smell amazing. The ice cream is incredibly rich and creamy, and I really like that they care about using good ingredients and supporting local communities. It’s a fun, upbeat spot where the staff is always happy to let you try a few samples until you find your perfect scoop. Ben & Jerry’s is the best place to go when you want a treat that’s both delicious and full of personality.“