29 Best Ice Cream Shops near Essex

DownRiver Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
241 John Wise Ave, Essex

Customers` Favorites

White River Junction Mocha Chip
Kung Fu Grasshopper Ice Cream
Coffee Ice Cream Kiddie Size
Custard Cream Hog Island
Tree SAP Maple Ice Cream
Small Strawberry Cone
Pistachio Ice Cream
Salty C Small Cone
Mexican Chocolate
Chocolate Chip

“Headed on my way home after a suffering round of golf. Saw the line a mile long so I banged a quick u-uey and waited in line. Boyo that wait was worth it. The staff was friendly and helpful. I tried the Willy wonka experience and it was so good I wouldn’t even share it with Sydney Sweeney. Ended up catching a word with the owner and he told me he gets everything local and uses only the freshest ingredient's. He told me his favorite is Hog Island and Tree Sap which I will try when I go back. Overall 5 Big BOOMS and would recommend to everyone.“

4.7 Superb36 Reviews
Village Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $
2 Martin St, Essex

“Vegan ice cream is delicious“

3.3 Good6 Reviews
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe Ice Cream Shop • $
80 Pleasant St, Gloucester - 6.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Giant Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
Peanut Butter Pie Ice-Cream
Scoop of Ice Cream in a Cup
Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
Salted Caramel Brownie
Brown Butter Cornbread
Vegan Cookie Butter
Mini Chocolate Chips
Wild Blueberry Pie

“We were looking for ice cream places and this one popped up eventually! It should be everyone’s first choice! They have such unique and creative flavors. Never had better ice cream in my life. They deserve all of the hype and praise.“

4.9 Superb224 Reviews
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe Ice Cream Shop • $$
181 Fort Ave, Salem - 7.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Salted Peanut Butter Oreo
Salted Caramel Brownie
Boston Cream Pie
Mocha Madness
Key Lime Pie
Mintsanity
Smores
Vegan

“Holy Cow in Gloucester has the friendliest workers! Sophia, Caleb and Tucker - the best! The ice cream is to die for - simply fabulous!!“

4.7 Superb111 Reviews
Melt Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
60 Washington St, Salem - 9.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate & Green Tea Ice Cream
Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream
Ginger Snap Ice-Cream
Salted Caramel Waffle
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate and Oreo
Waffle Cone Sundaes
Waffle Cone Bowls
Honey Corn Bread
Ice Cream Cone

“No refunds if hair is found in ice cream, which somehow happens more than you think.“

4.6 Superb101 Reviews
Treadwell's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
46 Margin St, Peabody - 9.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate Ice Cream
Oreo Frozen Yogurt
Chocolate Chip
Black Raspberry
Cherry Vanilla
Whipped Cream
Cookie Dough
Maple Walnut
Banana Split

“Love the pumpkin flavor they have in the fall! 🎃“

4.6 Superb73 Reviews
Cherry Farm Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $
210 Conant St, Danvers - 7.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Heath
Watermelon Sherbet
Peppermint Stick
Black Raspberry
Brownie Sundae
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee Heath
Coffee Oreo
Cake Batter

“Awesome flavors to choose from and excellent service“

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
642 Hale St, Beverly - 5.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cookie Dough
Gummy Bears
Gelato

“excellent ice cream, great service!“

4.8 Superb17 Reviews
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
60 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea - 4.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Vanilla Soft Serve and Swiss Chocolae Almond Ice Cream
Mississippi Mud
Chocolate Chip
Cookie Dough
Coffee Bean
Mint Chip
Oreo

“excellent ice cream, great service!“

4.7 Superb16 Reviews
D'Lites Wenham Ice Cream Shop •
300 Main St Suite #10, Wenham - 4.94 miles

“D'Lites/Katie's Kreations is the BEST! Delish ice cream, muffins, breads, cakes/cupcakes, specially pastries...they do it All plus GF!! 👏❤️🎉“

4.9 Superb9 Reviews
Ice Cream Gallery Ice Cream Shop • $
39 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester - 6.63 miles

“This place is adorable, and beautifully situated to enjoy ice cream on your gallery stroll, or while watching the harbor, but the selection is small, portions are tiny, and prices are almost 20% higher than other local shops selling the same ice cream.On the other hand, those other shops aren't snuggled into to the galleries and studios of the Neck. And the teenage staff is helpful and kind.“

5 Superb2 Reviews
TOPPI ACAI BOWL Ice Cream Shop • $$
85 Main St C5, Peabody - 10.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Large Bowl

“By far the best Açaí bowl I’ve ever had!!! I’ve had them recently from about six local restaurants this place has the best texture and taste. The only thing is, I wish they had options like peanut butter drizzle , Chia seed, cacao bits and nuts.“

4.3 Superb35 Reviews
Homemade Ice Cream and Popcorn Ice Cream Shop •
205 Fort Ave, Salem - 7.96 miles

“Incredibly-delicious family-owned for more than a century homemade ice cream made on a machine that is over 100 years old! They also have an antique popcorn machine. Would drive for hours to come here. It’s the last one at the end of the strip so don’t get confused. 11 am to 8:30 pm but they’re often open later so try anyway if you’re late. So worth it!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Carl's Cones Ice Cream Shop •
185 Washington St, Gloucester - 5.7 miles

“My very particular frappe loving husband said the malted Vanilla frappe he had was the best one in town! Girls working were awesome too!“

4 Good8 Reviews
Whimsy's Sweet Life Ice Cream Shop • $$$
26 Front St, Salem - 9.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Dark Chocolate Buttercrunch

“Cute shop with the sweetest person running the shop! Very knowledgable about the items offered (where they came from, who created them, uses, etc.). Worth a stop!“

4.1 Good50 Reviews
SCOOP By Sea Salt Ice Cream Shop • $
118 Washington St, Marblehead - 9.44 miles

“Delicious ice cream! Lots of flavors to choose from. Staff was great.“

3.7 Good11 Reviews
Zumi’s Espresso Coffee Shops • $
40 Market St, Ipswich - 4.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Muffin
Scones

“The dark roast coffee of the day was fantastic! The atmosphere was inviting and the baristas were so sweet and friendly! Definitely recommend this shop!“

4.7 Superb83 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
479 Cabot St, Beverly - 6.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard Treat
Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat
Cake Cupfections
Ice Cream Cone
Banana Split
Hot Fudge

“Just a follow up to my recent review about this DQ concerning delicious and sweet ice cream. We could easily forget the One who made the cows who gave us milk and cream and taste buds to appreciate it. There is no sweeter news than Jesus who was sent by God in his love to die for your sins on the cross. If you believe in him he promises that you would not perish but have eternal life and be with him forever. Please never forget who is so much sweeter than the ice cream. He loves you! John 3:16“

4 Good60 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
158 High St, Ipswich - 5.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Treat

“Impossible to have a bad experience here. The young ladies of this DQ RUN the show. They are organized, communicate and extremely polite. Hard to believe how they handle the pressure, whether is be the grind Ipswich-Beach season or even heats of little league games rolling up. Time and time again they crank. Reliable, efficient crew all around. Must-Go.“

3.9 Good32 Reviews
Zip's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
294 Elliott St, Beverly - 7.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Oreo
Black Raspberry

“I love Zip’s. So glad they’re about to open for the season. CANNOT wait. 🥰👍“

3.8 Good22 Reviews
E.W. Hobbs, Inc. Ice Cream • $
207 Fort Ave, Salem - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Salt Water Taffy

“So apparently this place has been in business for over 1000 years /s. But after trying it, I think it will be around for at least 1000 more. Me and my wife have made this a weekly staple (the LARGE bag) of popcorn is the only one that will do! Just call ahead first as the hours are sometimes different than what’s posted online.“

4.6 Superb21 Reviews
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BISHCO

BISHCO Sandwich Shop • $
51 Main St, Gloucester - 6.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

A Chicken Salad Melt with Cucumbers Well a Half of That Plus a Nutella Frozen Yogurt
French Onion Soup
Grilled Chicken
Cookie Dough
Key Lime Pie
Greek Salad
Clam Chowder
Sandwich
Kit Kat
Toasted

“Cafe Bishco ALWAYS has excellent, freshly made food. There are many healthy options & a great variety of smoothies & desserts, too. The staff is courteous & helpful. Located in a building in Gloucester's historic West End, the building is constructed of Cape Ann Granite & in decades long ago was a bank, an antique shop & other businesses. Best of all they deliver!“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Sweet Boba Coffee Shops • $
282 Derby St, Salem - 9.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lemon -Strawberry Lemon -Honeydew
Waffle with Ice Cream
Blueberry Fruit Tea
Honeydew -Vanilla
Bubble Egg Waffle
Passion Fruit
Whipped Cream
Strawberry
Macaroons

“Taro milk tea with black boba!!! Awesome flavor and even better costumer service! My new go to place for boba tea!!“

4.4 Superb60 Reviews
White Farms Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
326 High St, Ipswich - 7.14 miles

“Great ice cream. Unbelievable that they actually charge people for the mini golf. What a mess. Course has not been maintained in years. We asked for a refund after 2 holes.“

3.4 Good45 Reviews
Street Treats Ice Cream Truck Ice Cream • $
78 Brimbal Ave, Beverly - 7.11 miles

“Booked for a birthday party, and it was wonderful! Steve is so kind, and communicative. He was punctual, has a ton of great options, and very reasonable pricing! Thank you so much for making our party such a fun event!“

5 Superb2 Reviews
Dairy Palace Fast Food • $
187 Fort Ave, Salem - 7.99 miles
5 Superb2 Reviews
The Cookie Monstah Beverly Gluten-Free • $
43 Dodge St Unit A, Beverly - 6.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cookie Monstah Cookie
Variety of Cookies

“Fast and Efficient Service. Tastey Fresh Menu. Will definitely be back again and again.“

3.8 Good8 Reviews
Terry's Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream Shop • $
22 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead - 9.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Peppermint Stick
Blueberry Pie
Cookie Dough
Butter Pecan
Coffee Oreo
Hot Fudge
Sundae

“Really popular with then HS kids. I always feel better knowing my host son is at Terry’s!“

3.2 Average46 Reviews
Popped! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream Dessert • $$
84 Wharf St, Salem - 9.42 miles

“Had the totally turtle on a home made waffle cone. Very very good and a good price too!! Awesome ice cream“

3.7 Good37 Reviews

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