Here’s Where To Find The Best Homemade Ice Cream In MA!

Looking for the best homemade ice cream in MA? Look no further! Here are the 22 best spots to find your flavor. So pack up the kids, or go for a solo drive, and enjoy the BEST ice cream!

Ice cream shops in Massachusetts take homemade ice cream to a whole new level. There's always SO MANY FLAVORS. From traditional favorites like chocolate and vanilla to exotic blends like lavender honey and maple bacon, there is something to entice every palate. The delightful ambiance of these shops, often nestled in picturesque locations, adds to the overall experience, making it a fun-filled outing for the entire family.

So get in the car, and take a drive to any of these ice cream places. One of them might be around the corner from you!

1652 High St, Westwood, MA
https://www.bubblingbrook.net/

Bubbling Brooke in Westwood has been making hard and soft ice cream since 1951. They are only open seasonally (They open in April) and they offer all sorts of treats. Ice cream pies, pup cups for your dog, vegan ice cream, and more.

Kimball Farms - Westford, Lancaster, Carlisle, Jaffrey, NH
https://kimballfarm.com/locations/

All of the Kimball Farm locations offer around 50 flavors of their famous homemade ice cream. Some of the locations include food options. There's acres of fun activities. Fun fact: At the Westford location, they offer wedding receptions! My cousin almost got married there.

210 Conant St, Danvers, MA
https://cherryfarmcreamery.com/

Over 35 flavors of delicious homemade ice cream. They are also opened year around! They have options for no sugar ice cream, vegan ice cream, non-dairy, and cakes.

264 Main St, Acushnet, MA
https://acushnetcreamery.com/menu/

Acushnet Creamery has been operating and selling homemade ice cream for over 20 years. All of the ice cream, frozen yogurts, and sherbets are homemade right at the creamery. They have over 50 flavors to choose from and almost 5-stars on Google reviews.

289 Locust St, Swansea, MA
https://www.theicecreambarn.com/

Tom and Jocelyn Seiter began making ice cream using local ingredients and selling it to farmers markets and festivals in 2008, and dreamed of selling their ice cream to as many local people as possible. Kenny Baker, meanwhile, had always dreamed about selling ice cream on his farm using his own milk to make it. He had inherited his family’s farm when he was 13 years old, after his father had died unexpectedly. That's how The Ice Cream Barn was born! They've been open since 2012.

Nona's Homemade - Hingham, Hanover, Scituate Harbor
https://www.nonasicecream.com/

Nona's homemade has become my guilty pleasure while pregnant. I LOVE their coffee oreo ice cream. I took a bite one day and literally went to the person working there and said, "Why is this SO good?" She told me that they actually use real espresso/coffee in their ice cream, where most companies use coffee flavored syrup. It really makes a difference.

Richardson's Ice Cream - Middleton, Fitchburg, Reading
http://www.richardsonsicecream.com/

According to the website, they have been serving homemade diary products for generations. "We take our history seriously and endeavor to honor it by maintaining the highest standards for our products. Customers who discovered us as children relive the nostalgia of their youth and continue the tradition today by bringing their children and grandchildren."

Somerset Creamery- 2 in Somerset, 1 in Cataument
https://www.somersetcreamery.com/

Homemade ice cream since 1937! Somerset Creamery prides itself on rich, homemade ice cream made the old fashioned way. In addition to homemade ice cream, waffle cones are baked fresh daily at all locations.

360 S Main St, Centerville, MA
https://www.fourseasicecream.com/

Four Seas specializes in flavors that harken back to the good old days but are just as delicious as ever – and they’re always made with the freshest ingredients and local fruits. We also serve homemade sandwiches – including a lobster salad sandwich.

Cherry Hill Ice Cream- Townsend and Lunenburg
https://www.cherryhill-icecream.com/

They have two locations and both of them are only open seasonally. They open in April! They have lots of hard ice cream/soft ice cream and vegan flavors. If you don't like those options they have sherbert and sorbet.

19 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA
https://www.whitemtncreamery.com/

My teammate used to work at this ice cream shop in college. It's located right outside of the Boston College campus. They have a ton of steady flavors, but some rotation specialty flavors that go through rotation. Parking is tough though if I remember correctly.

407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA
https://crescentridge.com/

Crescent Ridge Dairy sells their milk in grocery stores! But that's not all. They also have amazing ice cream. They've been operating since 1932. Get there early because their lines get pretty long!

117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA
https://www.rotaspringfarm.com/

Rota Spring Farm raises grass-fed beef and grows fruits and vegetables that are sold in their farm store. They also sell homemade pastries, jams, take-home prepared meals and novelty items. But don't forget their award winning ice cream!

246 Prospect St, Norwell, MA
https://hornstrafarms.com/

For over 100 years they have been bottling milk, which they also use for their homemade ice cream. "Give us a call to arrange to have Hornstra Farms milk in our old-fashioned, reusable glass bottles, as well as many other healthy and nutritious products, delivered to your door step. You can also stop by our Norwell Farm Store to treat yourself and your family to Hornstra Farms." Their Whitman location it's just an ice cream stand and it's open year round!

655 Farm Rd #2763, Marlborough, MA
https://www.trombettasfarm.com/

Trombetta's Farm has home made ice cream, an indoor mini golf course and a garden center. There's plenty of things to do and see for people of all ages, and LOTS of yummy homemade ice cream.

B's Ice Cream- Plymouth, Marshfield, Kingston
https://www.bhomemade.com/

All ice cream is made in house. They are open year round. And they've been open since 2019. This is your South Shore's newest ice cream spot that offers other items like ice cream cakes, ice cream pies, and more.

580 Washington St, Pembroke, MA
https://www.dairytwist53.com/

Open seasonally (April 1st to the end of October). They have lots of hard ice cream options. Since 1995, they've made their patrons happy with large portions and huge variety. Don't forget, they are CASH ONLY!

122 Main St, Reading, MA
https://calscreamery.com/

Cal's Creamery is one of those great places that has indoor and outdoor seating. I appreciate that because many of the places in the Northeast don't have indoor seating for their customers. They are also open year round.

Farfar’s ice cream recipes haven’t changed since the shop first opened its doors on June 16, 1979. They call themselves a "Danish Ice Cream Shop." The ice cream is still made fresh, on site, with the finest ice cream ingredients and has been named “Best of …” numerous times.

1397 Main St, Millis, MA
https://blackcowicecream.com/

Homemade fudge, homemade ice cream (200 flavors!!) and cakes. They are also open until 9pm every night, which is nice if you're craving an ice cream late at night.

181 Washington St, Boxford, MA
https://bensonsicecream.com/

Benson's offers artisanal, handcrafted, super premium ice cream. The family who makes it has been doing ice cream the same way for generations. Only opening seasonally though. It's been open since 1932.

Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream- Waltham and Harvard Square
https://lizzysicecream.com/

Lizzy's offers over 50 delicious homemade flavors.