10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Bel Air

“Broom’s Bloom Dairy is such a special place! It’s a family-run gem that offers some of the best homemade ice cream around, along with light café fare that’s always fresh and delicious. They also sell local beef, pork, lamb, chicken, cheese, and milk—perfect for supporting local farms and bringing home quality products. One of my favorite parts is the beautiful sunflower field in the summer—it’s the perfect spot to take photos and just enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend stopping by for a treat and some fresh air!“

“Staff was amazing. Place was clean. I didn’t experience any unsanitary issues and or notice any hygiene concerns with the staff on duty that day. All the cookie flavors we chose were exceptionally amazing and delicious. The one cookie I wanted was not ready at the time if I had extra time to wait I would have. However we went with an alternative flavor and it was delicious. It was not our favorite because we aren’t big peanut butter fans but there was nothing wrong with the cookie itself. It would be nice if a restroom was available for customers. Otherwise, this was my first visit and I can’t say anything less than how satisfied I was and I will be returning!“

“great environment, friendly employees, chill atmosphere, & fix as much ice cream and toppings as you can as long as you can pay for them!! AWESOME 👍👍👍👍👍“

“The best ice cream spot around. The customer service cannot be matched, and the ice cream is second to none! They make some awesome gourmet milkshakes that will blow you away. A staple to our community!!“

“Best Snowballs in Harford County.“

“Mango ice with vanilla custard gilati all the way!!!! Wait, cotton candy with vanilla custard! No, it's gotta be mint with chocolate custard.... Nah, as a middle aged man I have no problem admitting it, Mirmaid flavor's rockin it this summer. It's hard to go wrong at Rita's“

“Small ice cream shop adjacent to Vagabond, serving Broom’s Bloom ice cream and cookies. No seating and shop only fits about 4/5 customers before out the door.

Got an ice cream sandwich with Nutella drizzle and got diabetes immediately after. Ice cream and cookie were okay — a little above average. Wish the cookie stayed chewier without snapping/crumbling.“

“Great service. The triple chocolate brownie was very good!“

“The young kids in my life really enjoy sweetFrog. 😋 It's nice that it's frozen yogurt, but the benefit might be outweighed by all of the candy. 😂 That being said, it's a really nice frozen treat especially when it's so hot 🥵. There are some nice shaded tables outside, and there is usually a nice breeze coming through that area.

The employees are helpful and kind. Most of them are young. Consider a small tip so these young people can make some money in this expensive world. 💵“

“This is very strange for me to do. I don’t normally leave reviews, nor would I take a review into consideration for a chain ice cream shop for deciding whether or not to buy ice cream in the middle of the day on a summer day. But, I just think that credit is needed where it is earned.

In a world where tipping for sub-par service is the expectation, I appreciate my experience today at this little ice cream shop on a rainy afternoon. I tipped almost the entire cost of my order just because I was greeted with GENUINE smiles and a Hello. My order was taken quickly, but not in an hurried and awkward rushed manner, and was handled with care. I asked for the largest size ice cream cup and extra Heath. Not only did I get exactly what I asked for but the employee also sprinkled a little bit of Heath on top. He placed a top on my ice cream in case I wanted to save some for later and then THOROUGHLY wiped off my cup before putting it in a bag with a spoon and napkins, without me asking. I think today we have such a self service mindset with the expectation of tipping for full service that it caught me off guard. He handed me the bag and again, genuinely, told me to have a great day. With a smile and eye contact.

Now, I know exactly what you’re thinking. Nope. He, nor I, was not flirting. Neither one of us was particularly attractive (sorry if he is reading this but hey man, I’m taking a hit on the physical attraction spectrum in this comment here too). I’m not paid for this review. I’m not an influencer, nor do I even know how to do that. I don’t even have the self esteem to make my husband pay for my nails. So, there’s no hidden agenda here. I just genuinely appreciate being treated like a person and not a means to an end.

That’s it. Thank you for the kindness on a rainy Wednesday afternoon in the middle of the summer.“