As we drove away, my spouse and I agreed that we could have stayed sitting on the porch-like outdoor seating all day. The table had delicious bowls of Maryland crab soup, the service had been unpretentious and friendly, and the overall vibe was refreshingly relaxed. It was very busy lunch hour and not a single person complained about the line. They all knew warm, ample food portions were coming and they would be followed by a lovely cup of ice cream. The inside was adorable, highly welcoming to all, and delightfully kitschy. The entire place is situated on a large farm--you are literally steps away from the crops that made their way to your table. This is a great stop if you are heading into Perryville but want to eat first. read more

There's nothing like great ice cream on a warm summer's day to make everything better and at Broom's Bloom Dairy today, me and my girlfriend got just that. We opted for the regular-sized portions which were very generous, butter pecan for her and cashew caramel for me. The respective nuts had the perfect texture within the ice cream, soft but with a little crunch. There was plenty of seating throughout the store and right outside the doors. Many farm-themed tchotchkes were all over the space, too, which were all lovely. Staff was friendly and making sure the space looked its best. Bought milk from their cooler and a half-pound of their Aunt Josie's butter as we left (they brought the butter out from the back) and can't wait to try it! If it's half as good as that ice cream, we'll be more than satisfied. Looking forward to a return visit to sample some of their hot foods, too! read more

Still a friendly farm restaurant. Ate indoors on this cool cloudy March day. Liked the Mini Moo size cup of Maryland crab soup and the great, intense flavor of the black raspberry ice cream! They started clearing up fairly firmly, one hour before closing read more

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Continuing our tour of all the places I have to visit while I'm here: we had lunch at Broom's Bloom yesterday. This multigenerational family farm now boasts a wonderful restaurant where the ice cream and cheese are made from the milk of the cows who live here, and as much of the other ingredients as possible are from other local farms. Everything is SO fresh! We had the Quiche Lorraine and the vegetarian salad. Both were generous portions and both were delicious! I was thrilled to see that the restaurant and the barns were covered in solar panels, and there was also a free-standing solar array. Smart farmers! read more

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Stopped in our way home from DC for lunch and ice cream. Lunch portions were huge, hot and came out fast. Kids had Mac n cheese tha was soooo good, a burger (slightly Smokey but he enjoyed), husband and I had half and half bowls which were enormous (could have gotten away with just a cup!), he also had pulled pork which he liked but needed more bbq sauce that we realized was out and he just didn't see it. Large Fries were enormous also and very good and well salted. Ice cream I got the show which tastes like golden Oreos and I love last time and this time. Son got snickers which was my favorite. Tasted like actual peanuts. Husband got black cherry which was good but my least favorite flavor. Daughter got strawberry chocolate chip which she loved. Also got a pistachio which was good but very heavy almond paste flavor and my son don't love it. Overall this place is so cute, fresh, and homie feeling. A great road trip stop! read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Ice cream outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

A lady at my doctor's office has been recommending i check this place out for several months now. Even the staff at the daycare my kid goes to raved about it when i told them i was gonna treat my kid to some well earned ice cream. The place was nice and staff were very friendly, patient, and helpful as I found myself suddenly having a hard time figuring out what flavor I wanted to try. I wound up getting a Campfire Cookie flavor and it was delicious! We sat outside for the remainder of our visit at one of the picnic tables and enjoyed the evening. My only regret is not checking this place out sooner. read more

Yes. Wow. We were doing all the ice cream trail spots and this was my favorite place by far. The lights were still off when we got there at 10ish but they were already in the back prepping things. Huge selection of cheese and meats for sale, the ice cream was soooo creamy and decadent. The Mac and cheese I was going to take a few bites in the car but I ended up finishing it. I heated the quiche later that day and it was fantastic. Need to come back and sit down for a proper meal and ice cream next time I'm in the area!! read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Spinach & Bacon quiche - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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First stop after landing at the airport in Philly. Great to be back after a year away! The chili is absolutely wonderful. Also had their fantastic roast beef sandwich and cherry chocolate chip ice cream. But that chili is so amazing. The staff is super sweet. Ambiance is the quintessential farm feel that you'd expect! We love it! read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Amazing chili!!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Rice pudding The pieces of rice in it was a nice touch, definitely had the vanilla pudding flavor down. Sadly, it was missing the raisins. Caramel Macchiato The ratio of coffee to caramel was spot on, both complimented themselves and neither overpowered the other. The ice cream was thick and creamy. Staff I was pleased when the cashier offered me a sample, then washed her hands before retrieving the sample. Excellent job! If only all places had such good hand hygiene. Everyone was nice and welcoming. The QA was also top notch. The young man scooping noticed the flavor was not as firm, and went to the freezer to pull out a colder box letting the other time to harden. Well done, to ensure the quality of the purchase. I loved that the tiny cup was called a "mini moo". Solid choice on the sturdy plastic spoon that is strong and doesn't break with the thickness of the ice cream. I get the hype of this place. So far it is the best Creamery in the northern parts of Maryland. #CynBitesThisFeedsMySoulStatus read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Caramel Macchiato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

An absolutely delightful spot. I've heard it mentioned by my family for years. Finally had lunch (and an ice cream!) this week on a visit home. The chicken salad was great. I love all the salad sandwiches there are but despise when they include nuts, grapes, raisins, whatever. Just do them with the main thing, mayo, and some chopped veggies. Broom's does that with the chicken salad and it was great. The list of quiches was 13 long and each one sounded better than the last. Next time that's what I'll try. The chocolate ice cream could be labeled "dark" chocolate. It was loaded with cocoa and tasted perfectly chocolatey. Loved it. It's like stepping into a familiar country store to walk into the cafe. And the staff was chipper and helpful. I'll be back. read more

We were in the area one Summer weekend and decided to drive to this ice cream place since I had read many good things about the ice cream. The place was packed and the line was long to get ice cream. It was a Sunday afternoon and that only has ice cream but no food. Service was quick tho We tried a few flavors and finally got the following: Butter Pecan Blue Moon Strawberry Cheesecake Peanut Butter The serving sizes are very generous. Our favorite flavors were Strawberry Cheesecake and Butter Pecan, but any of the flavors would be good any day! Definitely a place to try if in the area read more

First the food is great! The Ice Cream is delightful and the few folks working at Brooms Bloom are pleasant. The issue is and has always been that they lack workers. If you swing in any day at lunch be prepared for a line due to the following of patrons. Weekends are equally challenging and it all starts with their dairy products led by several upon several ice cream flavors. With the amount of business over several years of existence, it's a little baffling that this dairy restaurant hasn't adjusted. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - What they don't tell you is the wait to get to the counter. Excellent food but bring your patience. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

I have never been to broom's Bloom Dairy before . I wanted to bring home soup and sandwiches for lunch . I checked out the menu on the counter and it had no prices . The clerk at the counter said that she would go over the prices with me . She did not . $ 50 dollars for the food and a small box of donuts . The food was very good and I will go back again ! That being said I do think that prices should always be clearly marked in any restaurant . It is the right thing to do . read more

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Delish crab soup & friendly service. Always go there for yummy ice cream too. Their location is great.

A wonderful all round place for food and homemade ice cream. Always a friendly staff, even when the line is out the door and seems never ending. Delicious homemade ice cream. Seating inside is limited, but there are picnic tables outside. read more

FOOD Limited selections, but everything sold is good quality. Love the ice cream flavours, and love the soups. I'll have to try the sandwiches. SERVICE This place is almost always busy after Spring and for good reason. But the service is still good. It's not that they're slow but that they're extremely busy, and it shows. There was a girl with dolphin earrings who took my order recently and she was very friendly. AMBIANCE Busy cute-rustic aesthetic. Bustling. It's a very cute spot, with space indoors and out to sit. The farm has events at times, like book readings. There are lots of little things you can get, from pretzels to soaps and cheeses. Well light by sunlight. Cute ice cream light-sign on the building that you can see from far, passing on the road. 10/10, really liked it every time. Would love to see a cookie dough flavour here someday if possible though. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Cream of Crab Soup with Oyster Crackers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Always delicious and pleasant. Lots of flavors and cute country style. They also have meats and cheeses.

Hmmm... I think what makes Broom's Bloom Dairy so popular is its atmosphere. It's in the country, one drives up a dirt lane and after you buy your ice cream there are nice places to sit outside. This is very pleasant. What I find not so attractive is the wait in line for your food. I feel they could use a few more workers. Also I found their food to be just ok. I travel the dairy ice cream circuit and would say it's third on my list. I would go there if Jarrettsville Creamery and Bomboy's are closed. read more

Delicious homemade ice cream Shop Local Can get meat, cheese ,milk etc Picnic tables and chairs Sometimes music Great for lunch read more

Brooms ice cream has some of the freshest ice cream that I've experienced. Their flavors are innovative and change a couple of times a month as well as seasonal. With all their choices I always find myself gravitating to their vanilla ice cream. In previous trips I've had their Irish cream and Rum raisin flavors. Their product is consistent and their portion sizes are very fulfilling. All of this and a great vista to take in while enjoying your dessert. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Outside Brooms - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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I've been dying to try Broom's Bloom Dairy for years now, but never found myself in the area. Everyone I know raves about the food and the ice cream, so what's there not to love? Unfortunately we weren't hungry, so we only got to try their ice cream. We got the Maraschino Cherry Chip and the Cinnamon Honey Vanilla. We loved the Cinnamon Honey Vanilla, it was light, not overly sweet, and simple. But we weren't fans the Maraschino Cherry Chip at all. It tasted super artificial and was too sweet for us both. The ice cream is more icy than creamy than I typically go for, but still delicious. We love to support local business! Everyone working there was super kind and welcoming, and they were pretty packed for a Friday afternoon. Can't wait to go again in the future and hopefully try their food next time! A Bel Air gem for sure. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Vanilla Cinnamon Honey & Maraschino Cherry Chip with a fabulous view! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Have been going here for years, but less and less often because of the downsides. Do they have food today? You'll find out after waiting in line. Which ice cream flavors are they out of? You'll find out after waiting in line. Some employees will go to the back to get/make more ice cream, other's won't. Again, you'll only find out which after waiting in line. The food is good when it is available. The ice cream is less sweet than most, which is good for those who don't like things that are cloyingly sweet. read more

I brought my cousin from Oklahoma here so she could try some Harford County delights, and she loved it! Order-at-the-counter service was friendly and efficient, and there were just enough tables that no one had to wait for one on a busy Friday at lunch time. The mix of Cream of Crab soup with Maryland Crab soup was perfect, with just enough Old Bay and a ton of crab. We each got a bowl of it with a biscuit on the side, and the biscuits were obviously homemade. My cousin also ordered apple cider (local from Lohr's farm) and loved it, too. They have a variety of meats, ice cream and cheeses, all from their farm. We were stuffed, but couldn't leave without buying some ice cream to take home. We recommend the Andes Mint! It was rich, smooth, creamy, minty and absolutely perfect. read more

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Even when it's packed, the staff is quick and friendly. Their ice creams are obviously the best part! They have a ton of flavors always rotating and the ice cream is very fresh and delicious! You can customize them a little as well and add a few toppings if you want. They also serve lunch. I haven't had it because they don't have much usually for vegetarians but have heard really good things about it. They also have some diff products in their fridges too so be sure to check them out! It could be a limited time thing and it's nice to see! read more

I don't get out here enough but it was a hot "Ice Cream required" day. Arrived around 2 on a Wednesday and it was quite. This was a switch as I usually visit during the weekend and it can get quite busy. We usually get Ice Cream but have tried the Grilled cheese (added bacon) and it was excellent. You can't go wrong with the Cream of Crab & Mac and Cheese for sides. They have a few combos that are perfect for lunch/dinner. Ice Cream flavors are rotated. I ordered a Chocolate and Mocha Chip. Always rich and decadent! I should venture out and try the different flavors as they have some interesting ones (I.e Graham Cracker Cake Batter, Blueberry Pomegranate, Caramel Cashew) They also have a good list of items that are sourced locally. Meats, cheese, milk, honey, produce etc. A good size space and great to eat outside especially on a nice day. They've been recognized as best Ice Cream in Harford County multiple years and Zagat rated to name a few. The definition of farm to table (or better yet farm to farm.) Don't miss this local gem & favorite! read more

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TLDR: Come for lunch/dinner for some insanely tasty mac & cheese, cream of crab soup and leave with a cone of some of the best ice cream in all the land. Vibe: 4/5. Walk up counter service only. They have a small dining room with a few tables but the majority of the seating is outside overlooking the breathtaking Bel Air countryside. Service: 5/5. The staff is great. They are quick to take orders and food comes out relatively fast even at peak times. When we had questions on ice cream flavors (Purple Cow is grape!), the staff were quick to help and let us sample. Food: 5/5. It makes sense that a dairy farm would have amazing ice cream and cheese products, and Broom Bloom delivers! For dinner, we ordered the mac & cheese, chili mac, barbeque mac and a chicken salad sandwich. The creamy and rich texture of the mac & cheese worked wonders in all applications. Unfortunately they were out of their infamous cream of crab, so we were not able to sample it. For dessert we got a cone of roasted peach and chocolate chip cookie dough. Both were excellent, however roasted peach took best in show. It tasted like biting into freshly made peach marmalade. So insanely good, we bought a to go quart! read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Maryland Mac and cheese is Mac and cheese mixed with cream of crab soup. It's pretty awesome with some old bay chips on top. The choco milk is amazing thick without carrageenan. No extra chemicals. Love simple wholesome food. What a great place to stop between md and pa. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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This was quite a hike for me personally but it's worth a visit if you're out in the Bel Air area. They use the milk straight from their farm to make the ice cream and cheese for their Mac and cheese! We had the honor of trying their regular Mac and cheese, chili Mac and cheese and their BBQ pork Mac and cheese. I personally loved the chili one because the taste wasn't what I expected ! I usually prefer chili with some kick to it but this one was sweet and complemented the creamy Mac and cheese so well! Sadly, they ran out of crab so we didn't get to try their cream of crab soup. (Next time) The quiche was ok, the crust wasn't as flaky as I had hoped and felt a little room temp for my liking. The chicken salad was ok as well. It was on the lighter side than some of the other chicken salads I have had before in regards to the amount of Mayo but nothing special, just topped with lettuce and tomato. I do wish there was more texture such as adding celery or sweetness with cranberries. The ice cream was very creamy and delicious. I got the chocolate cookie dough and also tried the roasted peaches and ended up buying an extra quart to bring home !!! It's on a large farmland but not a lot of seating available if you plan to dine in. I got there around peak dinner time and it was very busy so plan your trip accordingly. Despite the number of customers the wait for the food wasn't more than 10 minutes! The guy who rang us up was new and in training and apologized for the delay in ringing us up , which was totally fine bc he was very polite about it and the rest of staff were friendly as well! read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - {Left corner right} chicken salad sandwich broccoli & bacon quiche Mac and cheese BBQ pork Mac and cheese chili Mac and cheese - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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One of the best ice cream shops I've ever been to! I love everything about this place, the cozy and friendly atmosphere to their list of different flavors. During the summer you can sit outside at the picnic tables and enjoy your ice cream, milkshake, or meal (though I've never tried their food). Because it's on a farm they also have milk, eggs, and even lemonade for sale. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Whoa! I was NOT expecting such a great restaurant so close to a soccer field that I consider "out there". Another weekend, another tour of the east coast. This weekend led me to Bel Air, MD. I was "this" close to getting gas station fried chicken but decided to see if anything else existed. Walked in to a very country looking store with a huge selection of local cheese and milk and yogurt. There's a board and menu with sandwiches. Being in MD I decided to get some crab soup and half an egg salad sandwich to go. The woman at the counter was so nice and my food arrived quickly. There were people eating both inside and outside overlooking a farm but I had to get back to the field. It was windy and a bit cool out and that soup hit the spot. It had so much crabmeat and potatoes and it was a red sauce base. It was delicious! The egg salad was perfect as well. I was so happy to eat such a wonderful lunch after traveling all weekend. If it were warmer I totally would have gotten some homemade ice cream. I settled for some homemade cheese instead . read more

Although my visit was on a rainy day, I found the service to be incredibly sunshiny inside. There are many types of meat to choose from like sausage pork chops chicken and sirloin. Also, I found there were several flavors of ice cream like cake batter lemon and Oreo for sale. Since it was a Sunday, food service did not begin until 12. However my sons were able to purchase ice cream cones. The serving size is ample. A large size ice cream cone could really feed three people. The medium ice cream cone that my youngest son bought could serve actually two people. I ordered crab soup and a blt. Thankfully, there was some old bay available to sprinkle on the soup which lacked enough flavor for my liking. All in all, this place is a must visit. read more

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My cousin and his wife always find the best places for treats. On 2.26.22 we drove out to get some ice cream. The prices I think are fair. I picked up 2 quarts to take home (Mocha Chip & Rum Raisin), but ordered a small Mocha Chip to eat on the way home. We were allowed to sample flavors and were given nice spoons to sample their ice cream flavors. I was so curious and trying to take in all of the sights I forgot to take photos. I did take a picture of their food menu. This little farm like place is tucked in Bel Air MD. We will definitely be back for more ice cream flavors and to try their food. read more

Oh I just love this place!! The best ice cream in Harford county!! And I love their crab soup! Service was fast and professional. The ambience is farm house style. Very fitting. Feels like grandma's place. Love it!! read more

I saw Broom's Bloom Dairy on a list with the best ice cream shop in each state. Broom's Bloom was the one listed for Maryland so I had to check it out. First of all it's a very scenic place to eat ice cream. It's right on a farm with lots of outdoor seating. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a live band playing. There was also a long line out the door. Which is a good sign. The menu changes daily here. Per their website, they've made well over 100 flavors, but only 12-18 are served at a time and vary daily. So when you're far back in the line you can't see the flavor board inside. The best plan is to have someone hold you place in line and have someone else run in and take a picture of the flavors on the chalkboard and text that to everyone. That way you can decide before you get inside. When we reached the cashier, it was a bit to crowded to taste so we ordered mini moo sizes of the following flavors: Lohr's peach, key lime, andes mint and oreo mint. My husband went with a blueberry pie with vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was certainly creamy with the exception of peach which was super filled with ice crystals. Andes Mint was the winner of the scoops, but by far the best flavor was the vanilla ice cream on the warm blueberry pie. None of the flavors were something I wanted to take a quart of home (I am the biggest fan of coffee ice cream but there was none on the board that day), enjoying a pie a la mode outside on a summer evening was delicious. read more

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Arrived at 8:12pm, closes at 9pm. Workers locked the door and wouldn't let anyone in. One customer said they won't let anyone in because they may run out of ice cream. Another customer said the workers wanted to leave on time. Don't know what to believe, except I didn't get any ice cream ‍. read more

Very Expensive and no better than Breyers Ice Cream Have to admit its Very Popular! Food is average at best! read more

Haven't been here in a while, but remembered how much I enjoyed the mac and cheese with cream of crab soup on top. It is an upcharge to get it with the Dairymaids Delight, but so worth it! Perfect place for lunch with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was friendly at the counter, ice cream and clean up crew. read more

Broom's Bloom Dairy - Dairymaid 's Delight with MD Mac w/ Cream of Crab - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

A must visit on those hot days...or cooler days! I ordered a small bowl of Black Raspberry ice cream. It was creamy, refreshing, cool, smooth and delicious. The variety of ice cream flavors will probably satisfy any group or desire. On hot days in the summer--it was 92 degrees out the day I visited--I like to get a fruit flavor since they tend to be cool and refreshing...and the black raspberry didn't disappoint. The service was fast. When I got in line I was probably 15 people back and maybe only waited 10 minutes. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. Even with the open air inside dining the inside was still cool for being 92 degrees outside. Outside there is plenty of seating and shade seating seemed plentiful. The location on the farm makes sitting outside so relaxing. And to put a cherry on top there was a folk player playing music. Plenty of parking available. Great place for large groups and families. read more

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For several years now, I've been trying a different flavor of their homemade ice cream nearly every week and have yet to find one that was not delicious! The chocolate and chocolate varieties are rich but not super sweet. Walnut, pecan, & cashew are great novel flavors. Because I'm always tempted by their new flavors, I have recently been amazed by a cardamom , a butter brickle, and Librarians Lavender Lemon - whoda thunk it ; ) read more

I'm a fan of their sandwiches, soups, quiche and such! The ice cream is tasty, but I was very disappointed to read their ingredient list on the "homemade" ice cream! I was shocked at the additives it included. I will still eat it sometimes, but not with a feeling of comfort in the quality. I enjoy shopping for local foods and this is a great place to do so. read more