Love Cals! This is such a great ice cream shop. Tons of flavors with something for everyone. They have great standard flavors but the real hits are their specialty ones that change all of the time. They recently had strawberry soft serve that you could cover in crunchy stuff (like the strawberry shortcake bar you get from an ice cream truck) and it was amazing! Highly recommend following them an instagram so you can know when new flavors drop. read more

Product is good. Service from less than engaged staff with attitudes needs improvement.

The shop is really cute, and Cal's has very good ice cream. Service was average. The reason I am giving 3 stars is because the prices are too high for inconsistent portions. As a first time customer, I was surprised to see a "small" which is supposed to be 2 scoops, but really I got 1 large scoop. At the register, it was clear there was a discrepancy in the size I got. One employee asked another employee if the second flavor was in the cup, and I stood there puzzled... if it isn't obvious then the scoops are too small.. when I got to the car, I had to look under the top scoop to find the "scoop" underneath, which essentially hugged one side of the cup, and was not close to a scoop. I thought it was just me, but after seeing similar reviews, this wasn't the first time. read more

Fantastic ice cream! I had the peanut butter cup ice cream with hot fudge. A size small is a very generous portion! You can't beat Cal's homemade ice cream. read more

Cal's Creamery - Peanut butter cup ice cream with hot fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

I was visiting Reading area and saw this place on way to highway. It said homemade in e cream , so figured to try. I walked in and 5 young people working there ... Only one finally acknowledged me at counter. Other 4 not sure what they working? I order a large sundae which said 3 scoops. I ordered sweet cream and Twix flavors. Was just just shy of 10 bucks Sundae had very little ice cream ? 3 scoops? What is scoop size ? Table spoon or soup spoons ? I didn't taste two flavors ? Just sweet cream flavor? Hot fudge, whipped cream hid the table spoon scoops. Wasn't impressed at all for 10 bucks... I won't return . read more

Cal's Creamery - Dinky large sundae with minimal ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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Our ice cream was very delicious and I wanted to try everything on the menu! The person who took our order was very friendly and speedy. I will be returning! read more

Cal's Creamery - Cannoli ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Ice cream's good, but I'm pretty annoyed I paid almost $10 for a Cinnamon Toast Crunch pint that had no Toast or Crunch, and maybe only a dash of cinnamon. read more

We found this place traveling home from vacation. It had more flavors and I've ever seen at any ice cream place before plus it's homemade so it definitely peaked my interest. I didn't know what a lot of the flavors were, but the girl who is working the counter was happy to explain each one to me. I had a cookie dough Oreo ice cream that was absolutely delicious. The small was absolutely gigantic. My wife had a sundae and the hot fudge was as good as her favorite place down the Cape. We will definitely be going back here and trying other flavors. They also have a pizza place next-door that I'd like to try. It's definitely worth a trip. read more

Cal's Creamery - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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My daughter and her friends wanted ice cream so we did a search and ended up at Cal's Creamery. They had a good selection of flavors. My daughter had scoops of Cannoli and Birthday Cake and she really enjoyed it. One of her friends has allergies, and they were able to accommodate her order of a frappe. read more

I had a pregnancy craving for some ice cream so we went this afternoon! I couldn't decide on a flavor and my husband noticed they had "flight" listed so I asked what it is. You get to pick 4 different flavors, so I decided YEP! I got the chocolate peanut butter swirl: could use a bit more peanut butter. Peanut butter cup: the sweat cream ice cream was great and had just enough pb cups! Mocha chip: dare I say, too many chips? But overall nice flavor. Twix: delicious, no notes. read more

Cal's Creamery - Flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Cal's Creamery, I believe, is a new addition to Reading. I went here about a month ago with my partner and her friend while out seeking some ice cream nearby. It was a nice little find. The ability to sit outside or inside is always appreciated with the seasons changing and it was a nice night on this occasion. The design of Cal's gives it that red barn on a farm aesthetic. The location would be a nice spot aside from the people it seems to attract as I found myself and those with me getting many weird looks from the other customers like we "didn't belong there" almost. I guess if you're not a high schooler or tech bro that is considered weird? Seemed to be the two types we saw there and both groups were rude. Even as we left in the car we got looks which was dismaying at the very least. The ice cream was good. I received a chocolate shake. While the staff were nice, they did take quite a while. There were a few points where I noticed them standing in a circle towards the back as a line piled up outside the window. After ordering it took about 10-15min for us to receive our orders despite people only being served one by one. While the ice cream was decent, the service experience was middling and the crowds that show up there aren't particularly respectful or nice from this experience. It just left a bad taste in our mouths despite feeling positively towards the ice cream. read more

Every single time I am in this store. The teenage workers are pretending to be washing things while the line is out the door. Tonight no exception. 4 people working. One serving a line of 12. THIS IS ALWAYS THE CASE. Teenage friends come in...the friends go behind the counter -helped themselves and their friends. This happened three times with three groups of friends and they all got free ice cream while the rest paying customers wait in line watching these workers only pay attention to their friends. If you are owner: The teenagers you have hired are lazy. They are not working. They are only there to give out your ice cream for free to their friends. This has been going on for over a year and every-time me , a family member or friends visit...they say the same thing. You are being stole from. It's too bad because the ice cream is good. read more

Didn't have any of the flavors I really wanted - banana, banana chocolate chip, pb crazy cow, pb oreo, nutella, cow tracks. So I get crazy cow with pb sauce. The ice cream was so full of HUGE chunks of Oreo and brownie, pieces so big you're chewing on them for 5 minutes, it was unpleasant. And not enough pb. Didn't even finish my sundae and certainly not because it was too big. Asked for a 2nd small sundae with strawberry sauce- she says they don't have a strawberry sundae. I point out the sign that says "Sundaes" followed by a list of sauces including strawberry. She says yeah, strawberry topping and I repeat the ice cream flavor with strawberry topping sundae. Yet what I got was a hot fudge sundae with a couple pieces of strawberry on top of it. Completely obliterated the blueberry ice cream. $9/each for the sundaes and not worth it. read more

5 star on the ice cream. Best I've had in awhile. 3 for the service. Line took awhile to clear. Didn't seem to have enough workers yet excellent ice cream wins out read more

Delicious every visit! Line always seems to be long, but they do move pretty fast. They offer dairy free items and frozen yogurt. read more

Cute farm-style place near Stoneham. If you've tried that scoop place down the street you'll like it here too. While they manage the sizes a bit better, the quality is where Cal's gets the nod. Rich n smooth, with a variety of choices, this isn't your typical ice cream stand. You're not gonna see twenty different sundaes or wacky flavors. This place aims for flavor profiles to please the palet. Give them a shot, you're kids will like them tok! read more

Cal's Creamery - Exterior - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

If you're a fan of real, homemade ice cream, this place is a hidden gem. Their ice cream is clearly made in-house -- rich, creamy, and full of flavor. My go-to is always their chocolate frappe. You can really taste the difference -- it's made with actual chocolate ice cream, not some artificial syrup mix. I usually go for the regular one, and even that is incredibly thick and satisfying. They also offer a "thick frappe" option if you're in the mood for an intense sugar rush or just want a dessert that'll keep you going for a while. Either way, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious ice cream convienienty located near a local pizza spot. The line was long but after tasting the icecream I can definitely see why. So many wonderful and unique flavors to choose from. Benches are provided for seating and is family friendly. read more

Cal's Creamery - Pins Colada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Wow!! I had a hankering for mint chocolate chip, totally expecting it to come in the shamrock green color it usually comes in. It came completely white, which is a great indication that there were no artificial dyes used in making the ice cream. After tasting, I was SO surprised to actually taste real, delicious mint! I'm not entirely sure how they make it, but it's definitely homemade and they are obviously paying attention to what they're putting into their stuff. You can't necessarily make ice cream healthy, but these two steps have removed a big portion of junk out of the equation. The ice cream is clearly homemade, and it is creamy and delicious. The service was quick, and the prices were reasonable for homemade ice cream. I got a small and I couldn't even finish it, if that gives you any indication on the portion! My friend and I ate inside and it's a cute, rustic place that's very clean and well kept. Will definitely come again! read more

The place is clean and the staff cheerful. But, 2 of the 3 flavors I had last evening were sickeningly sweet. It's the first time I can remember that I actually threw away uneaten ice cream. I had Dracula's Blood which was a cherryish ice cream with maraschino cherries. It was delicious. But Blueberry Crumble and Crazy Cow were overloaded with sugary add ins. Cow had brownies and cookie dough. Crumble just had too much sugar in the crumble. I'll be back to try more traditional flavors, as the quality of the ice cream seems good overall. Kind of pricey - $8 for 3 small scoops - even pricier when 2 of the 3 are inedible. read more

The most delicious ice cream I have had in a long time... maybe ever!! Not from the area but found it on Yelp. Great/efficient service!! read more

I love this place. Best ice cream in MA. It's small inside, but if you go in the summer that won't matter. However, I'm here year round. The staff is so kind and will let you sample any of their countless flavors. read more

My friends and I came here for dessert and the ice cream was delicious! Crazy cow was amazing. Oreo ice cream with a lot of fudge brownie and cookie dough in it. Almost too much. Orange sherbet was good as well. My husband got the black raspberry frappe. He liked it. I thought it was too sweet though. The service was great too. read more

Great quick stop off the highway. The most delish creamy ice cream. That's Oreo cheesecake! So good. Thank you.

Dont get strawberry ice cream. it tasted sour. i think the ice cream went bad. all the other ice cream was good though. the service was amazing. the atmosphere was also amazing. i recommend coming here just dont get the strawberry ice cream. read more

Probably the best ice cream I've ever had and I've had A-LOT of ice cream! The base is creamy perfection! Nice selection of flavors. The place was packed so others seem to agree. Super friendly service from the counter help. I'd post pics but it didn't last. If you're anywhere close, you owe it to yourself to stop in. read more

Nice ice cream spot with indoor and outdoor seating available. Many flavors to choose from. Parking available in lower lot and behind the building too. read more

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Best ice cream in the area! SO many unique flavors to choose from. I ordered the crazy cow which has Oreo, brownie and cookie dough. Every bite was filled with these! Portions were great! Can't wait to come back and try more flavors. read more

Cal's Creamery - Crazy Cow (Oreo ice cream with brownie and cookie dough). Size small. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Cal's is a great place to go to for ice cream! Death by chocolate is always one of my go to flavors, and they have a ton of options to choose from. The staff is super friendly every time I go. I highly recommend this spot if you're ever in the area. read more

I've been hearing about this place for months from my coworkers, and finally decided to go and try them out. Honestly, one of the best ice cream I've ever had! I've tried some of their staple ice creams and it did not disappoint. I was a huge fan of their blueberry crumble and their cannoli. They also had a limited flavors called Golden Oreo and it was fantastic. The staff there were super friendly as well, Despite being so busy on a Saturday afternoon. Would definitely come back soon! Hopefully they'll have the golden Oreo back read more

This is a fairly new place, but the queue tells you a different story. They have a lot of parking space. It was a cold, windy but sunny weekend afternoon, still I waited for 20 minutes to order (yes, queue was long), To be fair, it was on a Saturday. They also have indoor seating available, but not many people could figure out as the board outside said no seating. I ordered a chocolate and vanilla with brownie scoop. It was heaven on earth. Not too sweet, that brings a rating down usually (for me). Perfect. My mouth is watering while I write this review. :) read more

Cal's Creamery - Chocolate and Vanilla with brownie! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

I stopped there last night with the family and what a treat! Great Ice Cream with generous portions and very reasonable prices. A great value! Will definitely go there again. I had the Oreo Ice Cream and it was fantastic! read more

I can't personally speak to their creamery but their Pizza side has the best pizza around PERIOD! Service is outstanding, I love walking into a place to buy carry out dinner and everyone knows my name and acts like they are glad to see me back.. and back and back. I love their pizza, they're subs are pretty good too and their weekend specials are always interesting and very tasty! read more

Newest addition to the area! You can tell from the pic it's generous size and it's perfect to my taste- creamy, flavorful and not too sweet. There are many tables outdoor for you to enjoy your ice cream before it melts. Plenty parking in front and in the back of the store. read more

Cal's Creamery - Mint Chocolate chips & strawberry waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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Great ice cream Great atmosphere A little expensive but it's worth it and the service is good read more

My friend and I came here in hopes of trying their baklava ice cream and were disappointed to find out that they didn't have it. Rather than leaving empty handed, we ordered a kiddie scoop of Nutella chip. It was a good thing we decided to share because even the kiddie scoop was large for us! I've spent the entire summer working on ice cream, so I'm very demanding when it comes to appearance, flavor, and texture. This ice cream, despite having a rather mild Nutella flavor (not that it was an issue), had such a unique, almost addicting texture. It was slightly slimy and pulled; it definitely tasted homemade. I liked this place a lot. You can tell it's popular among locals because the parking lot was permanently full. It's nice seeing everyone connecting over a scoop of really good ice cream. read more

The options of flavors is great along with toppings for sundaes. The portion sizes was also very generous. I got a small sundae of peanut butter Oreo with hot fudge. I can't wait to come back to try their apple cider float! You have to order outside at the window but they have indoor seating with clean bathrooms. read more

Service is always pleasant and polite. Ice cream, good. Prices, decent. My one gripe, raspberry lime rickeys. My favorite drink. When they're good, they're amazing. The problem is only one out of five are drinkable. I keep going back, hoping for one of the good ones. They come flat all the time, zero carbonation. A few times I've gone back to the counter and was offered sprite instead, sorry gross. Today, we stopped on the way home and came home with flat raspberry water. No carbonation and no lime. I wish I was joking. It's frustrating throwing $10 away for 2 drinks. read more

Always good, tasty and fresh! Over the memorial day weekend I got a double scoop of key lime pie and blueberry crumble. Both delicious! Would recommend this spot to anyone in the area. Have not tried their pizza place next door, heard great things tho! read more

Just had the strangest experience with one of the rudest staff members this evening - a young / high school-aged girl with brown hair and blonde highlights wearing a hat and hoop earrings - who did not even take my order and decided to confront me in the most outrageously rude manner. I ordered a vanilla cone with Oreos with a nice professional girl and paid. My husband then left with the wallet to wait in the car while I waited for the ice cream. A third staff member handed me the ice cream cone but without the Oreos. I reminded them ("oh you forgot the Oreos"), no big deal. She had trouble getting them on top and just handed me them on the side in a cup. No biggie. I go to head to through the crowd to the car and the girl with hoop earrings and blonde highlights loudly goes "you need to pay for that." in a very rude and condescending tone. Everyone turns to look. I was confused because we already paid so let her know we had done so. "No you didn't pay for that topping." I, again confused, said that I'd ordered it with Oreos and already paid? "You did not pay for that topping" she insists loudly and sassily with an extremely smug look / smirk and looked me up and down. Everyone is staring at this point as if I just walked out of a Target with a television that I stole, instead of an ice cream shop worker trying to muscle a customer for a 20 cent topping that THEY apparently rang incorrectly. Even if somehow I had actually not ordered the topping initially (which, to be clear, was not the case) why wouldn't it be a neutral topic instead of this weird public accusation and attempt to belittle a customer? It was truly the weirdest experience. I can't imagine a more rude and condescending worker on such a power trip over something so insignificant. Slammed the precious Oreo loot down on the counter and left since I was not going back and forth to the other end of the lot to get the wallet to re-pay for the topping they did not ring in correctly the first time (or were just charging me twice for). If I hadn't already paid for the ice cream itself I would've handed that back to her too. I truly hope this is addressed as someone really needs to talk to this girl. Until then I'm all set. If this is how she handles an ice cream topping transaction then I wish her and her attitude all the best in her future workplace. She's going to need it. read more