32 Best Ice Cream Shops near Shrewsbury

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Our favorite family spot for ice cream. 🩷🩷“

“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“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Delicious ice cream no matter what you order!“

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

“First time going to coco’s ever! I’ve lived in Auburn for a long time and finally took my kiddos after a softball game. The service was great, staff was friendly. My kids loved the table games that were available. With the closure of Ronnie’s, we have been on the hunt for a new ice cream spot. Coco’s will definitely be visited again. Four of us got soft serve, including one sundae. Everything was delicious and the portions were perfect! Thank you!“

“Great experience and service“

“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!!“

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

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Went to Meolas ice cream today only to find out that the hours have changed and they don’t open until 2:15. It was barely 1:00. The owner, Mr Meola, came to the window to tell us about the change and there were no workers there yet. I had two little grandkids and an elderly aunt and uncle that were a little disappointed. Mr Meola took the time to make all 5 ice creams himself as other customers were pulling in also thinking they were open. He took the time to wait on each and every car that pulled up even though he was closed. I had four very happy campers and I’m willing to bet that the other people he helped never even knew he was closed. Thank you, Mr Meola, that was so very kind.“

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

“Hi, I just wanted to say I’ve been a customer at Tutti Frutti for over 3 + years, and I’ve never experienced service as great as I did yesterday evening. The young lady and young man working were both so kind, welcoming, and professional. Also, when I asked for the number to contact you , the young lady looked a little nervous, so I just wanted to make sure she knows she did absolutely nothing wrong , quite the opposite actually! She did an amazing job, and both of them deserve praise for their customer service.“

“We went for Easter with a 2yo and a 6yo and had a good time. The kids were happy and so the adults. As other people commented is not really an egg hunt, because the eggs and colorful ball are all around the garden. But I knew it before going and explained the kids in advance so they weren’t disappointed. You fill the basket with eggs and need to return to exchange for a goodie bag with some candy, Easter chocolates and coloring sheet, stickers, a ring, balloon and a few more things. Not much but really enough. Plus can have an ice cream sandwich! The place is really nice, and there were a few activities to do outdoors plus an indoor room with plenty of toys and bouncy castle. It was overall a fun and lovely experience.“

“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!“

“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“

“I give Goodhiles a Five star rating for many reasons. The store is small in size but offers variety of items for customers. Hot and cold breakfast, lunch and dinner menus ranging from breakfast sandwiches to subs, pizza and ect. A massive variety of ice cream flavors. Alcoholic beverages from ice cold beer - wine and a premium Rum such as Captains.
In addition, candy, chips, Tabasco, gum, energy drinks, fruit drinks and ect. There is also two areas to sit and eat and a picnic table outside as well. Great place to stop when traveling. Also the Owner Tony, his son and all staff are extremely friendly and always courteous.“