A simple guide to local spots worth building into your summer routine
There’s something steady and familiar about an ice cream stop at the end of the day. Windows open for the season. Lines form after dinner. Kids lean over the counter deciding between flavors while cones drip faster than you can keep up.
Around the Sebago Lake region, these small stands and scoop shops have been part of that rhythm for years — places families return to again and again, not just for the ice cream, but for the experience of it.
Most ice cream shops in Maine don’t open full-time until Memorial Day and typically stay open through Labor Day. A few open earlier — sometimes as early as the first day of spring — and stay open into Columbus Day. It’s always worth checking directly with each shop before heading out, especially in the early or late parts of the season.
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Ice Cream Shops by Town
Bridgton
Maine Street Creamery (187 Main St)
Located in the heart of Bridgton, this shop offers a variety of flavors made with locally sourced ingredients, all served in a welcoming, small-town setting.
Casco
Raymond’s Frozen Custard (857 Roosevelt Trail)
Fresh custard made daily on-site gives this spot a rich, creamy texture that stands apart from traditional ice cream — and keeps families coming back.
Casco Village Scoop (974 Meadow Rd)
A classic roadside stop known for its friendly, family-run feel and generous portions. With a mix of soft serve, hard scoop options, and a relaxed outdoor setting, it’s the kind of place where kids can play while you linger a little longer than planned.
Denmark
Sweetie Pies Ice Cream (13 Hio Ridge Rd)
A quiet, tucked-away stop offering classic ice cream flavors in a laid-back setting — the kind of place that feels like a hidden local favorite.
Falmouth
True Scoops (178 US-1)
Serving Gifford’s Maine-made ice cream, True Scoops is known for its focus on quality and local sourcing — a reliable stop when you’re nearby.
Gorham
Beals (585 Main St)
A longtime local staple, Beals is known for its old-fashioned, homemade ice cream and wide selection of flavors — a place generations have returned to year after year.
Gray
B&R Dairy Bar (19 Portland Rd)
Known for making its own soft serve, B&R offers classic flavors with a homemade touch that keeps things simple and consistent.
Harrison
Long Lake Creamery (29 Main St)
Serving both soft serve and Gifford’s ice cream, this lakeside spot is easy to pair with a walk along the water.
Hiram
Route 160 Ice Cream (5 Brownfield Rd)
Excitement is building as this local spot prepares to reopen with fresh offerings and a renewed connection to the community.
Hollis
Big Daddy’s North (22 Hollis Rd)
Known for generous portions and a wide variety of flavors, this is the kind of stop where one scoop is never really just one scoop.
Limington
Midge’s Ice Cream (152 Ossipee Trail)
A cozy, welcoming shop offering both classic favorites and a few creative options — simple, reliable, and easy to return to.
Naples
Causeway Dairy Bar (894 Roosevelt Trail)
A classic Causeway stop serving soft serve and hard scoop options — easy to pair with a summer evening by the lake.
Lakeside Dairy Bar (933 Roosevelt Trail)
Serving Gifford’s ice cream, known for its rich texture and familiar Maine flavors.
Poland
Logyard Dairy Bar (1178 Maine St)
A family-friendly stop with a wide selection of classic flavors and a laid-back outdoor atmosphere.
Raymond
The Mosquito Ice Cream (1333 Roosevelt Trail)
A local favorite known for large portions and a wide range of flavors — the kind of place kids remember.
Standish
Outpost Scoop Shoppe (380 Pequawket Trail)
A fun outdoor setup with rotating flavors and space for kids to move around while you enjoy your cone.
Papa’s Ice Cream (62 Ossipee Trl E)
Serving Gifford’s, Hershey’s, and Shaker Pond ice cream — a reliable stop with something for everyone.
Westbrook
Smiling Hill Farm (781 County Rd)
Serving their own homemade ice cream, this working farm offers a full experience — from animals to fresh dairy — all in one visit.
Windham
Ice Cream Dugout (3 Storm Dr)
A local favorite serving Shaker Pond ice cream, especially popular during baseball season.
Fire & Ice Maine (856 Roosevelt Trail)
Offering rolled ice cream made fresh in front of you — a fun option when kids want something a little different.
Shops That Make Their Own Ice Cream
If you’re looking for places making ice cream right on-site, these spots are worth seeking out:
- Smiling Hill Farm (Westbrook)
- Beals (Gorham)
- Big Daddy’s North (Hollis)
- B&R Dairy Bar (Gray)
- Raymond’s Frozen Custard (Casco)
These shops tend to have a slightly different feel — flavors made in smaller batches, recipes passed down, and a closer connection to the product itself.
Find an Ice Cream Shop Near You
Use this map to quickly find a nearby stop, whether you’re heading out for the evening or adding it to a day already spent outside.
Keep Finding Local Favorites
Looking for more places like this — the kind you can return to again and again without much planning?
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