27 Best Ice Cream Shops near Grafton

“The maple walnut ice cream had HUGE pieces of walnuts!!!!😻“

“love their selection of ice creams and toppings and not to forget their coffees are good too!!“

“This place is the best! I have never been disappointed by their Gelato. So good. 😋“

“Had a great Chocolate Chip here the past couple of years, and it's my go-to. Seriously delicious. Most recently, I decided to try the Rocky Road and was sadly disappointed. For some reason, they added almond extract - much too much almond extract that left bitter notes lingering on the palette. Unfortunately this overpowered everything else including the chocolate; a chocolate based ice cream should be chocolate forward. Instead of actual toasted almonds, which would have given that pleasing pop of nutty almond flavor, they used walnuts that, naturally, got soft and spongy. I had to try and figure out what that strange texture was that I was biting into. The marshmallow was some sort of sauce, had a very slimey mouth feel to it, and there was way too much in it turning the cone into a slimy, instead of creamy, treat. I don't think I've ever thrown out ice cream before until then. And it makes me sad because it's so simple to make an excellent Rocky Road. I honestly believe I chose the worst possible alternative, and thats completely on me (but if you want to bring someone you hate a treat, bring them this one).

Service here is always excellent, the staff is friendly, the portions are good, and they do a great job overall.“

“Great time and service kids had a blast thank you! highly recommend“

“Ice cream and gelato differ fundamentally in their formulation, processing, and physical properties, all of which stem from nuanced variations in food chemistry. Both are frozen emulsions of fat, water, and air stabilized by proteins and sugars, but the ratios and techniques used to create them yield distinct textures and flavor profiles.

Ice cream typically contains a higher fat content—often between 10–16%—due to the use of heavy cream. This elevated fat level contributes to a richer mouthfeel and acts as a barrier to flavor release, which is why ice cream often requires more intense flavoring. Additionally, ice cream is churned at higher speeds, incorporating more air (known as overrun), which can reach up to 100%. This results in a lighter, fluffier texture but dilutes flavor intensity.

Gelato, by contrast, uses more milk than cream, resulting in a fat content closer to 4–8%. This lower fat matrix allows for more immediate flavor perception. Gelato is churned more slowly, incorporating less air—typically 20–30% overrun—which gives it a denser, silkier texture. It’s also served at slightly warmer temperatures than ice cream, reducing firmness and enhancing flavor volatility.

From a colloidal chemistry perspective, the differences in fat globule dispersion, air cell size, and freezing point depression all contribute to the sensory divergence between these two frozen desserts.“

“I live quite far away, but I still make the drive here regularly because it’s totally worth it. The menu selection is so diverse and truly authentic Vietnamese street food. The bánh tráng trộn (rice paper salad) is delicious! I'm a big fan of rice paper salad. I've tried it in many states and spots, but this one is definitely among the top for me. Highly recommend!“

“Very friendly and the banana boat is to die for on a hot day or date night. Serves two people easily 😋 Delicioso“

“We love the flavors and the sizes! We love to get cones and also take home!“

“Delicious ice cream no matter what you order!“

“MOTW has the best chai in the city. I love the soft, creamy, silky texture of their Yemeni chai. I love the way they decorated the 38th st location, very inclusive and powerful pictures. Great spot to get some work or reading done. Also love their prayer or meditation area. It’s such a wonderful coffee shop. Usually Raadia is there when we go and she’s such a kind and friendly soul, always so helpful and customer focused.“

“Fun best soft serve ! My grandkids favorite Place to go !“

“Great experience and service“

“I've been going since a child. Great service enjoy having ice cream there. it's a great family time“

“The best frozen yogurt and the staff is always super nice and friendly!“

“Very friendly staff. Great location right off of 495.“

“Bought a six pack today. There was a woman named Jazmin that assisted us. She was very pleasant, as was the other person working with her. She was multitasking and making cookies between helping customers as they arrived at the same time too. Very efficient. We will be back!!“

“Enjoyed every bite of fish & chips/onion rings. It came out fast and hot. Waitress Lilly was very attentive and we definitely will be back.“

“Awesome service! Good food and great customer satisfaction! Definitely a place to take my money!“

“clean classy fresh and natural cozy vibes and great prices“

“The Broadway Restaurant catered our Thanksgiving meal for us, and it was amazing! Every single dish was beyond delicious. What really meant the world to us was how they created a special no/low-fat, low-sugar meal just for my husband. They didn’t just “make it work” they made it delicious. He got to enjoy Thanksgiving without worrying about anything, and that was huge for us. It felt like such a gift…thoughtful, personal, and absolutely delicious from start to finish. We’re just so grateful. They made the holiday feel easy, happy, and honestly… pretty darn perfect. Thank you to everyone who played a part in preparing such a wonderful meal for our family. We appreciate it so much!“

“Love the place. But I got a chocolate crisp bar, but there was only like 10 crisps in the whole bar. And that is not an exaggeration. It is new on the menu, so hoping Hebert corrects this.“

“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!!! ❤“

“Last year food was great this year May 2026 got their fish and chips the fish is not the same doesn't look the same and was very dry. Saw other Sea food plates that were over cooked burnt and the prices have gone way up. Very disappointed My wife and I loved this place. I hope these reviews get back to the owner but , I have never noticed a response from these reviews If they keep serving lower quality food and charging higher prices. They are going to lose a lot of customers. Don't Change a good thing. R Vaillancourt“

“once again this dairy queen decorated my daughters birthday cake and they did an amazing job ! looked identical to the picture i gave them to reference ! ( we didn’t want the purple heart on top or any writhing since we had a cake topper) . my daughter also has a tree nut allergy and they take that very seriously and take the precautions needed during preparing the cake . we are so grateful and so happy with how her cake turns out year after year 💗 thank you so much 💗“

“Back in for a second time as great service and unreal food we was served by the same person i asked his name this time as he was so welcoming an cool so thanks to all the staff and especially jon“