BLUF: Locally made ice cream scooped up my friendly staff and served out of the fray of downtown Annapolis. From what I hear, there are several Always Ice Cream shops now but I visited the location in West Annapolis. On a cold December evening we were able to get parking right out front and we received a cheerful greeting upon entering. Always Ice Cream has unique flavors so we had to study the menu a bit to decide what to get. The staff was great about answering our questions too along the lines of what's in . . .? In the end I had a single scoop but the staff was willing to do two half singles so I could try two flavors. For the record, I love that! I had Egg Nogg and another ice cream with a vanilla base that had a chocolate/fudge swirl and other good stuff mixed into it. Both were solid choices and I am looking forward to trying more flavors, especially as they change with the seasons. This is a small shop so there are only two two-top tables inside. We sat and ate a little bit of our ice cream before heading out. I'm already looking forward to the return. read more

This is a great neighborhood ice cream shop. We visited here on a Sunday night for a sweet treat. The line was out the door, easily 10 people waiting inside and 15 or so in line outside. The 3 ladies that were working were fast and very courteous. Plenty of ice choices to select from. The ice cream was worth the wait and very reasonably priced. A must visit. read more

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My fav ice cream!! Love the chocolate brownie brownie batter and the peanut butter cookie! Super cute little store love the seating outside too! read more

Stopped by Always Ice Cream in Annapolis today and loved it! The service was fantastic, and I got to try a couple of flavors before deciding. I went with Cookie Monster and Dubai Chocolate, and the Dubai Chocolate (chocolate and pistachio) was amazing. If you're ever in Annapolis, definitely check this place out! Cookie Monster 10/10 Dubai chocolate 10/10 read more

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Cute ice cream shop with a creative list of flavors. We ended up getting an ice cream cake which was delicious! They have special flavored ones like Cookie Monster and coffee Oreo but we went for a classic chocolate and vanilla with rainbow sprinkles. The ice cream was very tasty and the icing was nice and subtle. read more

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This place slaps. Two big ass scoops. Got the brownie batter salted caramel and poppyseed lemon today. Gyattt. Ambiance? Get over yourself. Service was great. Girl working today was crushing it at 2pm all by herself. read more

Write another ice cream so we were in Annapolis and just decided to try another ice cream shop so we went here so one of my sons ordered a Cookie Monster and my wife ordered a cookies and cream, and my oldest child ordered dark chocolate with chocolate syrup on it, they said it was very, very good. service was good. The place was clean so overall good performance and we will be back. read more

Our first visit was today--my husband has been clamoring for ice cream. It was great. The two young women manning the counter were awesome--very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed a cup of coffee and oreo ice cream and my husband had a cone with chocolate. We now know where this is & will make it a regular stop. Yum yum. read more

Always Ice Cream was our last stop on our way home to NoVa after a beach day with the kids at Sandy Point. Everyone got chocolate brownie brownie better which was decadent and chock full of brownie chunks. We got generous samples before choosing, and portions were also generous. A small is 2 scoops and a kiddie size is one scoop. The employee was so friendly! There's also a clean bathroom (single use), which is a huge plus with little kids. The inside is pretty small, so we opted to eat outside on a table with an umbrella. We had no problem getting street parking right nearby. Definitely recommend! read more

The cookies and cream is seriously the best I've had! It was delicious and so creamy. We also ordered the strawberry ice cream which was so good too. The employees were friendly and are very generous with their scoops. There's some tables inside and outside, but it was so hot the day we went we sat inside to avoid the ice cream melting so quickly. This will definitely be a reoccurring stop whenever we're in Annapolis! read more

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This little Ice Cream shop was such a delight to step into while we were staying near by. I love embarking on a trip with no real plans in store other than spending time with friends and family and enjoying whatever it is that unfolds. I had the rare opportunity to join my sister and nephew in Annapolis while my nephew attended swim camp at the U.S. Naval Academy, we stayed at an air bnb a few miles away and I happened to see this little shop on the way to the house! My dessert stomach and Ice Cream loving heart beckoned to be subdued by their sweet offerings. I asked my sis if we could get some ice cream before we picked up my nephew and of course she told me he wanted ice cream his first night there, the night before. So we stopped by and promised to take him there after picking him up. I ordered their creamy coffee ice cream with a chocolate oreo ice cream in a cup. Both were delicious! They even had T-shirts for purchase and pretty rad stickers too! I got a shirt for my nephew and my sis and I each got a shirt. I couldn't pass up a rad sticker for my nephew and boyfriend too. That night, my nephew enjoyed coffee and cotton candy. He was so happy we went there! The three of us enjoyed ice cream later on that week and though they were busy we managed to get a spot outside to enjoy it. I was so glad to see this little shop busy. They have a bunch of flavors they offer, even vegan ones!! If I happen to be in the area again I know where to go for delicious ice cream without having to drive into town! read more

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So glad to finally have a real ice cream shop in Prince Frederick! Ice cream was delicious, staff was friendly, will be back again and again! read more

Best ice cream in the area! Staff is friendly and the menu is sooooo creative! We ordered the ice cream cake for my office birthday party and they were perfect!! Lots of options to choose from. This location is really convenient to go to. Always is best ice cream in town! Such a fun friendly vibe read more

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"Dancing queennnnnnn young and sweet"... great music playing once you enter the shop. This place is a popular among the west Annapolians. If you're in the neighborhood and in the mood for a cold sweet, def head your way to here. Ice cream flavors are tasteful. I recommend the coffee flavor, fruity pebbles and the red velvet cheese cake . My children enjoyed the Cookie Monster.. which is a combo of oreo and cookie dough choco chips .. full of flavor, chewy, yummy and crunchy. My son loves the Cookie Monster as a milkshake. He highly recommends. There's cool merch available to purchase! Dog friendly. Service is always professional, no complaints . Always ice cream is walking distance from other cool shops. If you're looking for a cold treat, make your way to always ice cream. read more

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Not a bad scoop of ice cream. However, I felt like the flavor was just average not much better than what I've had from the store. read more

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PECAN PIE! Just had this at the Crofton location. Best ice cream flavor ever! Keep making it please!

Very good ice cream and yogurt literally just minutes from the busy of the downtown Annapolis ice cream shops and stores. This quiet quaint neighborhood ice cream parlor has limited options but they are the right options AND you can pick up a homemade ice cream sandwich, which I didn't have but will be back for. Tip: pick up a punch card after 10 purchases you get a scoop for free. AND one scoop is MASSIVE so don't go in with your "eyes bigger than your belly". As my grandma used to say. read more

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the vegan ice cream is awesome. There is a huge variety of vegan options that are creamy and flavorful. skip ben and jerry and go to always!

I was very pleased with the flavors and service here. I had the cookie monster, my daughter had the cake batter, and my husband had the oatmeal creme pie flavor. I loved my cookie monster flavor but the cake batter flavor?? OMG. It legit tastes like you're licking the cake batter off of a spoon. Whenever I go to Annapolis again, I'm definitely stopping by to try new flavors... P.S. the oatmeal creme pie tastes just like an actual oatmeal creme pie, but it just isn't my thing :). My husband enjoyed it and I had a small taste and it was good. If you're ever in Annapolis, I'd highly recommend you give them a try. Space is small but has a couple of seats inside as well as outside. There is also a restroom available for customers. read more

Always Ice Cream - Cookie monster flavor... tasty! Just look at those delectable bits of cookie dough. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I've always been a big fan of Annapolis ice cream. Heading over to here was great. I tried out the strawberry Nutella ice cream. One scoop was plenty. The cone was fresh. read more

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I have the biggest sweet tooth in the world hence my obsession with ice cream, lol. I promise I have a TON of savory content coming your way though. For today's post, I'm featuring Always Ice Cream, a must visit ice cream parlor in West Annapolis. The store's really cute - it's bright and minimalist, but in a trendy way. And FYI, they're the same wizards behind Annapolis Ice Cream Company so you know their noms are going to be amazing. SO, here's what my mom and I got this time around: A double scoop ($5.85) of peach + apple pie, both flavors were AMAZING‼ A Nutty Buddy ($6) - this was RIDICULOUSLY good! My mom raved about it for days after, lol. The first thing she said when it was handed to her was, "wow, the peanuts smell SO delicious." She let me try a bite, and yes, it really was fantastic. FYI it comes in a wrapper! Additional Notes One scoop's $4.85, two's $5.85 and three's $6.85. They also sell specialty ice cream cakes + pints to go ($7.30 for a pint + $10.45 for a quart) There are also a handful of different treats to choose from! Think brownie sandwiches, nutty buddies and more. 11/10 recommend, friends. I promise their ice cream lives up to the hype! read more

Awesome flavors I had not seen before. Great service and great flavors. Vegan ad well which is nice for me with diabetes to enjoy a sweet treat. My daughter loved hers. We ended up buying 6 more pints to take home. read more

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Always/Annapolis Ice Cream has been on my 'must try' list for a while, as I've drooled over photos of their specialty flavor combination scoops on Instagram, but unfortunately my experience visiting didn't live up to my hype from photos-I really wanted to like them...but my honest Yelp review...the quality & price compared to other local neighborhood ice cream parlors was lacking. I had one flavor in mind when visiting-the birthday cake- other than that what my daughter picked- what hubby picked- what my mom picked, who cared..I wanted birthday cake. The birthday cake ice cream was ok- it was stuffed with cake batter ingredients, but while I thought that would be a pro, it was a con because the vanilla cake was blan stale tasting in a thick plain vanilla ice cream with no pop. The photo made it look drool worthy but the flavor isn't craveable. Specifically, my woe with the experience...visiting from our small town in PA, where delectable ice cream joints are a dime a dozen with low prices, large cups, and high flavors- my mom was shocked to see $4.65 for one scoop. I let her know this was the average cost for the area and usually we don't mind paying that to support small businesses but then seeing the smaller size scoop cup, I really couldn't have Always' back. It was a really low quality, small scoop for the price tag-the ice cream barely rose above the cup edge! I was also a bit upset, becuase I asked the staff if offered smaller baby scoops for for my daughter, was told yes they could do that, got a very tiny scoop in a normal sized cup, then discovered on my check this "baby scoop" was charged a normal $4.65 scoop price- I didn't' hate my experience, but I have to be honest..other ice cream parlors in the area (Charmery, Bmore Licks, Cindy's) have reasonable family options (i.e baby scoops are $1-3, the 1 scoop cups are decent portion sized-at least rising above the edge of the cup) and the flavors are bolder..I do appreciate how much this company does for the community, but I wouldn't frequent enough to fill the sticker card; it's not affordable or worth it like others are. read more

I tried the mint chocolate chip ice cream in a waffle cone. Overall it was good. Nothing spectacular. They do give you quite a bit for just one scoop. Kinda pricey for what it is. Staff were friendly. One thing they do offer is a 'soft serve' which they use a machine to turn regular ice into the soft serve texture. I would avoid that altogether; it's just not true soft serve. read more

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Saturday night Aug 31- The night shift manager was an absolute disappointment to always ice cream. Shouting at the guest a to shout the door, disrespecting and bossing her co workers around in front of guests, back talking guests and myself. We have always been always ice cream customers and have supported for many years. We will not be back until the customer service or staff is changed. read more

Ice cream's really good here. Milkshakes are good too. Especially cookie dough. And the smores.

If you are looking for a decent ice cream parlor in Annapolis away from the tourist attractions, you should definitely check out Always Ice cream! Placed right outside of the bridge into Annapolis, just before the Naval academy, Always is becoming a local favorite. I first got to try the ice cream at the weekly Odenton Foodtruck festival. They have a variety of flavors, ranging from more traditional sweet cream and strawberry to more instagramable flavors like cookie monster, peanut butter oreo, etc... I got to try their strawberry, peanut butter oreo, and cookie monster. Honestly, I recommend just going for the classic flavors that look like it does not have a lot of additional food coloring. They are true to their flavor. I was disappointed by their cookie monster flavor but pleasantly surprised by the strawberry and peanut butter oreo flavors. They do not skimp out on their toppings/ flavorings. I feel like it's one of the few decent ice cream places in Anne Arundel county. I definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Great variety of ice cream and although long lines as we go on Sunday night line moves fast and great service

We love going to Always Ice Cream! We have a punch card that we use every so often when we go. The ice cream is absolutely delicious but the prices aren't as delish. It is an expensive scoop, but still worth it for us once in a while as a special treat! They are always rotating flavors so you will never get bored if you enjoy something new! I always get the Peanut Butter Oreo and my husband has mixed and matched flavors, and it has always been a hit! A great place to go for a quality scoop of ice cream! read more

I always enjoy taking the time to stop by whenever I'm in Annapolis. The ice cream is amazing and some of the best around! It's a nice quiet little spot and I've yet to have had a bad experience. The folks working are always nice and friendly. Just all around a good place to get a scoop! read more

Love Annapolis Ice Cream and this shop is by the same family. Small business in Annapolis and now West Annapolis makes me so happy to see as a local. Delicious ice cream too!!!! read more

Don't believe the hype! Quality of the product has gone WAY down since the business was purchased from Annapolis Ice Cream Company. They are obviously cutting costs by skimping. Prime example is the oh so popular Cookie Monster flavor. It used to be chock full of of giant pieces of cookies and and cookie dough. Now it's little more than vanilla ice cream that's dyed Cookie Monster blue. Also, the prices are higher at the West Annapolis location. I guess they want to gauge all the kiddos from the elementary school right next door. Shameful!! read more

My wife and I love this ice cream joint. If they have it you absolutely have to get the Chocolate Brownie Brownie Batter as a milkshake!

Always Ice Cream Company West Annapolis Ice Cream PLACE DETAILS Photo of Cheryl Williams Cheryl Williams just now HOMEMADE FLAVOR AND EXCELLENT QUALITY I was at an outdoor market in Annapolis Maryland when I first sampled Always Ice Cream. I fell in love instantly! It is the best homemade ice cream that I have ever tasted. Now I am an ice cream addict! In my opinion, the coffee ice cream is the best and far superior to Haagen-Dazs. Other great flavors are lemon blueberry, apple pie and pistachio. Their servings for a single scoop of ice cream is very generous and the staff is friendly. This is a win win! Just try it once and you'lll be hooked! I rate Always Ice Cream a 5 out of 5! Cheryl & Karsten Williams read more

Delicious ice cream. Many flavors and combinations to choose from. It is conveniently located just before entering Downtown Annapolis.