20 Best Ice Cream Shops near Old Orchard Beach

“Best ice cream I’ve ever had. Maybe it was just a good day and all the stars aligned because I’ve had tons of ice cream in my day, but this stole the show. That perfect soft but slight chew to a hard serve ice cream you’re looking for. Got the Heavenly Hash, kinda like a classic Rocky Road. The prices are surprisingly low for the size and quality. On point.“

“Best Ice Cream in Old Orchard Beach! Do not miss stopping for this great tasting product! Highly Recommended!“

“Thank you for providing dairy free options for my wife who cannot have dairy - I think it was called a dilly bar and she loved it. I have been enjoying Oreo Blizzards here for over 30 years as a nice cool treat - they make it the same every time!“

“Hands down the best ice cream we have ever had. Well worth the price in my opinion. The owners were so friendly! I couldn't believe how kind they were to my family and especially my little girl. We are only here for a short time, but so so happy we found this little gem!

Vegetarian options: Vegan ice cream options!“

“Fantastic place in OOB to have a bite to eat. George, our server, was spot on with recommendations for drinks and ranch for the Cajun fries. We will definitely be back.

Kid-friendliness: Our 12 year old was able to build her own burger and order a fun, frozen lemonade slushy.“

“The Gelato Fiasco was a nice surprise to enjoy an ice cream at the end of the evening. The flavors offered are varied and original, and the waiter, particularly kind that evening, took the time to let us taste those that intrigued us the most. Thanks to his advice, we found our favorite perfumes. Ideally located, it is a perfect address for a delicious dessert outside of a restaurant. Despite the cold, tasting this ice cream was a real pleasure. A big thank you to the waiter for his welcome and his kindness, which made the experience even better!“

“Their ice cream and milk are amazing and being able to visit the animals are a bonus.“

“My husband and I have been going to Gorgeous Gelato for years. It's been a while since we've been but last weekend, we decided to introduce our granddaughters to it. The older one enjoyed trying blueberry sorbet and ended up ordering it. The little one is 3 so she opted for vanilla and chocolate. It's just as delicious as we remember. They really make the best gelato in New England. It's the closest one to the ones we had in Italy. Oh, and they have sfogiatelle (pastry filled with sweet ricotta) which was legit. Had one of those in Naples, Italy in 2017. This is not Naples level but it brought me back to the experience nonetheless. It's a bit pricey though (almost $7 each). Their prices have gone up and parking in the the city could be a challenge. These are the only reasons why we don't go more often.“

“We visited July 7 for the first time. The ice cream was great (can't go wrong with Shaker Park Pond) but the interior and layout is lovely and we melet Melissa, the owner, who was incredibly friendly. We'll go back for fancy coffee (and more ice cream) for certain!!“

“Cash only! Totally worth a stop. So many options. They have classic and unusual flavors. They have regular ice cream and also have coconut milk based, water based, and vegan options. Service was great. The kiddie size was pretty big - a 2 scoop at other places.

Dietary restrictions: Several vegetarian, non-dairy, and vegan options

Parking: Big lot of free parking

Kid-friendliness: Lots of kid friendly options

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking lot is crusher run but there are no steps“

“Get the apple crisp!! It was so good!!! Also the sea salt caramel was delicious!! I highly recommend it! It is pretty crowded because it’s fairly popular, and customers can be pretty rude but it was still worth it!

Parking: Free After 5 pm“

“People are pleasant and clean atmosphere. I gave 4 stars because I love homemade verses soft serve, but still a good quick treat! A few great options, but size is small for the amount of cost. Of course, I always love the ice cream cakes! Which if you had an app can gain points towards!“

“The best blizzards in southern Maine are at the Saco DQ, love that they use whole M&M’s in their blizzards instead of being all chopped up. Also they give plenty of treats in the blizzards and aren’t skimpy like other DQ’s I have been to.“

“On behalf of the Cape Elizabeth Little League, thank you for your kind donation of our new microwave! In addition your tasty treats, your commitment to your community and staff (even former ones!) is admirable. We'll be back!“

“we've been going there for years...every year we go up from R.I.... they're just wicked good (great)....love the Bangor taffy and the chocolates“

“Every flavor is good. You will go there and then become an honorary sales person to everyone else who comes in.
Singles can have two flavors, try: Salted Caramel, Nectarine Sorbet

Vegetarian options: Roughly half a dozen vegan flavors at any one time“

“without question the best breakfast sandwich I ever had. honey ham egg and habanero bacon jam with Gouda on a jalapeno cheddar biscuit.... 🥳“

“Outstanding fare; courteous, professional staff; charming atmosphere; a must—highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great place to grab breakfast sandwiches and a coffee/tea/etc! Everything I’ve tried has been delicious! The vibe is great, plenty of seating including outdoor and indoor options. Plus, they have some cute merchandise from local artists at the front to purchase if desired. I highly suggest going!“

“The shift supervisor, Nicole D, DESERVES ALL THE APPRECIATION. She’s amazingly sweet and generous and has made me a new friendly’s regular customer. After seeing her employee post on the Friendly’s Facebook page, I sent her a private message telling her it was my good friend’s birthday and, as a major Friendly’s simp, I wanted to buy him a Friendly’s hat. She quickly responded to me offering to not only give Mason a hat, but to set up a whole birthday table just for him. She asked how many guests we were expecting and what time/day we would be there and set up the cutest birthday table with balloons, decorations, and candy. She even made him a custom birthday card!!! So thank you, again, Nicole for everything you did. We all very much appreciate you 💜“