20 Best Ice Cream Shops near Shrewsbury

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Besides outstanding ice cream, it was open on a Sunday for family outing in early March - we just HAD TO HAVE some awesome ice cream! So worth the journey.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“We just tried them for the first time in September. We went 3 times in one month. Super upset that we didn't discover them until the end of their season. We will be waiting for next year! Delicious gelato and frozen yogurt!“

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

“Coco’s supplied us with alcoholic ice cream for our girls holiday party and it was a hit! The ice cream tasted amazing and the option for single servings really made the decision a no brainer. I will be getting this ice cream for all of our parties!“

“Bussin cookies no kap

Vegetarian options: Busdin

Dietary restrictions: Good

Parking: Great

Kid-friendliness: Good

Wheelchair accessibility: Good flat land“

“Friendly staff. Food was great! Owner makes his way to everyone table to ensure customer satisfaction!“

“It's good. Friendly staff. Typical DQ experience.

Really bad location so I recommend just stopping in the grab ice cream. I wouldn't eat on site. It's right next to the waste treatment plant. Most of the time it's no big deal, but sometimes the smell is really bad.“

“Tony from Juniper Farms Ice Cream came to our house yesterday. We had a first communion party for my grandson. We surprised him with the Ice Cream truck. Tony was punctual and amazing with the kids and adults alike. Juniper was easy to work with and a great surprise for any gathering. Can’t say enough good things. Kathy Bonnici Shrewsbury“

“Great experience and service“

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

“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 best burger I've had in Massachusetts 😎 sweet potato fries and milkshake is awesome!“

“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“