There’s no more important, more essential, and more delicious pastime on Cape Cod than going out for ice cream. After a long day on the beach, or a leisurely seafood dinner, ice cream is the perfect nightcap to a perfect day on Cape. Waffle cones, soft serve, shakes, frappes, dipped, sprinkles, and covered in fudge — nothing beats a mouth-watering cone on a hot summer night.
With hundreds of possible options, how can you possibly choose which ice cream spot to visit? Well, that’s where we come in.
We want to help sweet-toothed travelers by sharing our favorite ice cream places on the Cape to visit this season. The service, the menu, and the reviews from previous customers put these ice cream shops over-the-top and onto our list. Congrats to our 2023 award winners!
Originally Published: April 30, 2021
Cape Cod’s Best Ice Cream Spots: 2023 Winners
Aunties’ Ice Cream Parlor (Dennisport)
Aunties’ is open year-round serving up some of the best homemade ice cream on the Cape. This ice cream parlor offers old fashioned frappes and malts, sundaes, smoothies, Lime Rickeys and so much more!
Cape Cod Creamery (Hyannis, South Yarmouth, & Dennis)
This ice cream shop has some of the most flavorful and creamy ice cream around. Their gourmet style ice cream is light, sweet and fantastic, with so many flavors to choose from! Yum!
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream (Chatham, Orleans, & Wellfleet)
Emack & Bolio’s is well-known for its unique flavors and fantastic sweet treats. Check out any of their locations for delicious gourmet ice cream this summer!
Four Seas Ice Cream (Centerville)
Four Seas has been serving the finest homemade ice cream since 1934. They offer old-fashioned ice cream sundaes, sodas, frappes and so much more! Enjoy a sweet treat and a bit of the good ole’ days at this cool spot.
Ice Cream Cafe (Orleans)
This tasty sweet cafe serves homemade “Scooped Ice Cream”, as well as, premium soft serve ice cream, baked goods, fresh fruit drinks and non-dairy options. To name a few! There is something for everyone here with a craving for something sweet.
Ice Cream Smuggler (East Dennis)
Ice Cream Smuggler has been recognized as the best ice cream on Cape Cod. They have been serving up homemade frozen treats since 1979. Their hot fudge sundae was featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”
Katie’s Homemade Ice Cream (Hyannis)
Katie’s serves up incredible homemade ice cream with innovative twists. They have all the classic flavors you know and love. They also offer fresh baked cookies, coffee and so much more!
Lewis Brothers Ice Cream (Provincetown)
This small family owned business has been serving up tasty ice cream and treats since 1997. The ice cream is homemade and they offer all the classics including banana splits, frappes, and more!
Nauset Ice Cream (Eastham)
Nauset Ice Cream has been locally owned and operated since 1998. The ice cream is made fresh daily! You will not want to miss out on this sweet spot on your next trip to the Cape!
Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream (Falmouth)
Smitty’s has been serving some of the best ice cream in Falmouth since 2002. They hand make each small batch of homemade, super-premium ice cream.
Sundae School (Dennis & Harwichport)
Learn about ice cream making and enjoy some delicious cold treats! Open since 1976. They have a marble soda fountain here that is over 100 years old! So much to taste and see here!
Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe (Sandwich)
If you are looking for a large variety of flavors – look no further! Twin Acres has 70 flavors that includes premium hard, soft serve, sorbet, sherbet, vegan and no sugar added ice cream!
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