The Local Scoop is, without question, the best ice cream in Maine. The flavors are exceptional, the atmosphere is inviting, and every visit feels like a treat. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is a must-visit for any ice cream lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April Vincent
Delicious ice cream and so many fun creations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookie Dough
Jamin Fuller
Great spot to get some ice cream!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
David G
Unicorn ice cream cup is an immediate winner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Bruder
Friendly fast service and tasty ice cream, cant ask for much more. The all of it sundae is so good with clumps of brownie and cookie dough and more! Prices arent bad either! And they have good vegan flavors. Definitely worth a stop
Dietary restrictions: They have oatmilk based vegan ice creams and plenty of regular flavors without nuts as well
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Cone, Hot Fudge and Marshmallow Sauce, Sundaes
Mara Jones
I have been following the local scoop on Instagram for a couple years but had never actually gone until a few days ago. It’s in downtown Hallowell and has a nice patio so you can sit and enjoy your treats or go for a walk. They had the cutest treats for little ones, a unicorn and Dino themed ice cream both reasonably sized and priced. The staff was so friendly, everything was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Bothwell
Incredibly good ice cream and SO fairly priced. Such a cute place, tons of options + non-dairy icecream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CStraight
Cute little ice cream shop with lots of shaded seating available. A lot of the listed flavors were out, so I missed out on trying the Maine Blueberry. Instead, I got the butter pecan, and my husband had the pistachio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nikki Shaw
df/gf options that are NOT sorbet! Delicious and great service. My only complaint is the fb page hasn’t been updated in over a year making it hard to know what your hours were and what you offered.
When your Google business listing says 2:00 p.m. is the time that you're open. And you have someone drive to Hallowell on a 93° day to get an ice cream cone at 2:00 p.m., only to walk up to the business and the sign says 3:00 p.m. and the business isn't open - It's very frustrating. To compound the confusion - the window to the business was open with the employees inside, but none of them could be bothered to clarify even while we stood outside the fence debating the confusion. So I can't leave a review other than all of the negative from driving all this way to get an ice cream at 2:00 p.m. when the Google listing says 2:00 p.m.
Amber Marie Abbondanzio
Very nice staff and the ice cream sundaes were amazing! Highly recommend �
Amber Marie Sawyer
Very nice staff and the ice cream sundaes were amazing! Highly recommend �
Faran Riley Fitzgerald
Amazing ice cream! Ordered a small strawberry in a waffle cone. Waffle cone was perfectly crunchy and ice cream was made with real strawberry.
Jenny McKee
Great ice cream and really friendly staff! They scoop Gifford's and have SO MANY FLAVORS! They do a good job posting which flavors are available and which they're out of, and they offer samples! I highly recommend the pumpkin praline and maple walnut for a delicious seasonal fall combo :)
A must try. The maple ice cream was incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Local Scoop is, without question, the best ice cream in Maine. The flavors are exceptional, the atmosphere is inviting, and every visit feels like a treat. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is a must-visit for any ice cream lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious ice cream and so many fun creations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookie Dough
Great spot to get some ice cream!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Unicorn ice cream cup is an immediate winner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly fast service and tasty ice cream, cant ask for much more. The all of it sundae is so good with clumps of brownie and cookie dough and more!
Prices arent bad either! And they have good vegan flavors. Definitely worth a stop
Dietary restrictions: They have oatmilk based vegan ice creams and plenty of regular flavors without nuts as well
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Cone, Hot Fudge and Marshmallow Sauce, Sundaes
I have been following the local scoop on Instagram for a couple years but had never actually gone until a few days ago. It’s in downtown Hallowell and has a nice patio so you can sit and enjoy your treats or go for a walk. They had the cutest treats for little ones, a unicorn and Dino themed ice cream both reasonably sized and priced. The staff was so friendly, everything was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly good ice cream and SO fairly priced. Such a cute place, tons of options + non-dairy icecream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little ice cream shop with lots of shaded seating available. A lot of the listed flavors were out, so I missed out on trying the Maine Blueberry. Instead, I got the butter pecan, and my husband had the pistachio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
df/gf options that are NOT sorbet! Delicious and great service. My only complaint is the fb page hasn’t been updated in over a year making it hard to know what your hours were and what you offered.
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When your Google business listing says 2:00 p.m. is the time that you're open. And you have someone drive to Hallowell on a 93° day to get an ice cream cone at 2:00 p.m., only to walk up to the business and the sign says 3:00 p.m. and the business isn't open - It's very frustrating. To compound the confusion - the window to the business was open with the employees inside, but none of them could be bothered to clarify even while we stood outside the fence debating the confusion. So I can't leave a review other than all of the negative from driving all this way to get an ice cream at 2:00 p.m. when the Google listing says 2:00 p.m.
Very nice staff and the ice cream sundaes were amazing! Highly recommend �
Very nice staff and the ice cream sundaes were amazing! Highly recommend �
Amazing ice cream! Ordered a small strawberry in a waffle cone. Waffle cone was perfectly crunchy and ice cream was made with real strawberry.
Great ice cream and really friendly staff! They scoop Gifford's and have SO MANY FLAVORS! They do a good job posting which flavors are available and which they're out of, and they offer samples! I highly recommend the pumpkin praline and maple walnut for a delicious seasonal fall combo :)
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