Overall, a great experience at CJ's Big Dinner in Bar Harbor. While it's a little bit touristy, I'd say just lean into it and enjoy the treats! The menu is EXTENSIVE for an ice cream shop. They have so many scooped flavors (including several blueberry ones), soft serve, shakes, and the list goes on. We were happily surprised with big scoops and very tasty ice cream. It tastes like a homemade ice cream, and has a lovely texture. The line may look long, but I will say it moves along quite quickly. There's a few tables on the side of the building, which are nice to sit at and enjoy. Be warned they're a cash-only location, but given that I would say the prices and location it's worth the trade off. I'd happily come back to this place for another round. read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

It's a picturesque quaint shop on Main Street. It is cash only but I feel like they give you a decent amount. Service was really fast but there was only one other person in the shop when I went. I got the blueberry soft serve and it was good. It was sweet which I liked but it had what I would call seeds in it. I wish it was just 100% smooth. Would I get it again? Probably not only because blueberry isn't my favorite flavor. Would I recommend trying it at least once, yes! read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Blueberry Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Super cute ice cream place that always has a line; however the line moves quickly. There's a ton of flavors including chocolate, vanilla, and wild Maine blueberry soft serve (you can swirl chocolate or blueberry with vanilla as well). The flavors are on a chalkboard outside the shop but if you're unsure what they are you should try to peek around before you're called up to order because it's a bit of a madhouse inside and they don't do samples. We got blueberry soft serve, Maine Black Bear, and Double Fudge Brownie and thought all were good. read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Blueberry soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Stopped in for a cup of ice cream after our meal. It was busy but got my order in right away. Friendly staff. I wasn't paying attention to or didn't research before stopping in that it was cash only. Luckily I had some on me for once but no big deal as they have an ATM if needed! We had a lot of good ice cream around the area and this stop included. Right next to the town park to enjoy your treat. I had a coffee flavored item as I can't remember the exact name. read more

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This ice cream was phenomenal! I am vegan, so I loved all the vegan options! Vegan soft serve, vegan hard ice cream, vegan waffle cones, vegan milkshakes! Awesome!!! I got the cappuccino oreo & it was soooo good. My boyfriend got the blueberry soft serve which also was so yummy. Staff was super friendly and attentive, and overall a great spot to hit! We'd come again for sure! read more

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The blueberry soft serve is to die for. I came three days in a row for it. The staff all seem super friendly as well.

The blueberry soft serve is delicious, definitely recommend! The line was long when we first went in but service was super fast. read more

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Stopped in CJs after dinner at a local restaurant for an ice cream dessert. Husband had the sea salt caramel ice cream and I had coffee. The portions were huge. We ordered the smallest portions and they were way too much. I'd love if they offered one smaller as I ended up tossing a good chunk of my ice cream. Service was great. We got it to go but I saw lots of people milling about and eating near the front door. Nice stop. read more

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Super duper nice people serving really good i/c & yogurt. I had the chocolate chip yogurt cup it was delicious, sweet. Ambiance was fast moving. Parking is limited but spaces become available quickly. read more

Best vegan ice cream on the island. Go to the cooler at the far end - it's all non-dairy and a lot of it is made in-house house! So good! read more

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Incredibly helpful and fun, welcoming staff. Had very diverse flavors as well as allergy accommodations (gluten, lactose intolerance, etc) and notifications in flavor listings. There seemed to be a flavor and option for everyone. I got the grapenuts ice cream, and my son and husband enjoyed their flavors as well (and they are quite the icee cream aficionados). For those In the Midwest, the texture reminded me of Braum's ice cream (creamy, dense and smooth). The chunk distribution of materials (grapenuts, cookie dough, etc) was evenly dispersed as well. The ONLY issue is that they are a CASH ONLY business, and while they have an ATM in the corner, the machine only accepts debit cards. (Avoid awkward moments by taking cash with you to this venue.) read more

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Great ice cream! The employees were very kind and the service was very quick despite the long line. read more

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CJ's has delicious ice cream, with a variety of flavors. However, I was a Maine tourist and I had been trying different types of blueberry ice creams from different shops. I ordered a blueberry and vanilla swirl with chocolate syrup. I was disappointed to find out that my ice cream just tasted like vanilla. The ice cream was delicious but I was really looking forward to a strong blueberry flavor. I believe this shop is a local favorite, but if you're looking to try exceptional blueberry ice cream, try it at Jordan's Pond House in Acadia Park or at Jordan Pond Ice Cream & Fudge Shop in Bar Harbor. Also, this place only takes cash but they have an ATM inside. It's a popular spot but the line goes by quick and the service was also quick. read more

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Delicious. Loved the amount of cookie dough in the ice cream. Blueberry soft serve super fun and unique read more

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It's 2025 and they're still using Covid as an excuse. Ok, so the ice cream is...ice cream. But you'd better have cash. God forbid they should have to pay 2-3% of their $11 waffle cone to the credit card companies (yes, for 1 scoop of ice cream)! One big PRO: they have lactose-free ice cream for those who need it. But I asked for a sample of a flavor that was unfamiliar to me (silly me) and was told that they don't do samples...because of Covid. Really? That was 5 years ago. Move on. You can't give me a tiny taste when you're making a ridiculous profit margin on ice cream? (Did I mention the $11 waffle cone above). So, if you don't mind being treated like they're doing you a favor to overcharge you for...ice cream, then this is the place for you. read more

Blueberry frozen yogurt was great. Prices are good for how much you get. Parking is limited but that's the whole Bar Harbor area. Location is great, right on the main street. read more

After owning an ice cream store for 5 years, I consider myself well versed in ice cream. Everywhere we travel, I try ice cream. This place had lots of flavors from which to choose. The display cases looked awful and needed defrosted. I settled on a scoop of something called Maine something, which was vanilla ice cream with peanuts, peanut butter cups and something else. What I basically got was a scoop of vanilla ice cream with one part having a bit of toppings in it. The ice cream was not rich and creamy, which means cheap ice cream. My husband ordered a milk shake and he got flavored milk. The shake was so runny that he tossed it, which is not at all like him. For $17.50 that has to be paid in cash as they don't use credit cards, I was immensely disappointed. read more

Rude service, no samples for anyone, one flavor for a small, expensive and the ice cream was bad. Find the other places around town for good homemade ice cream instead of this overpriced grocery store ice cream. read more

This is cash only place and I only tried the blueberry soft serve which I thought it was average. It was grainy and not smooth. Price is overinflated obviously read more

Great ice cream. Quick service and good portions. Chocolate Raspberry is delicious. The line moves quickly so don't let that discourage you.

I'm not sure I'll ever be back to Bar Harbor (because it's so far from home, not because I didn't love it), but I will be dreaming about that blueberry soft serve for the rest of time!!!!!! read more

Great ice cream place! Most of us got hand-dipped and couldn't decide on the best flavor (Maine Deer Sign was my personal fave!). The blueberry soft serve was HUGE and very tasty too. Cute, old school parlor. Moved everyone through quickly despite a long line. Definitely worth a stop!! read more

blueberry soft serve changed my life- you have to get it!! just make sure you bring cash read more

CJ's Big Dipper - blueberry soft serve! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I know they don't have great reviews but THAT BLUEBERRY SOFT SERVE really hit the spot. It was blazing hot outside and that soft serve was so good, creamy and I've also never had blueberry soft serve with real blueberry bits! If you just want a taste they offer a kid's size! NOTE: they also offer vegan soft serve but not in the blueberry flavor read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Blueberry soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Blueberry soft serve ice cream with blueberry chunks in it. Need I say more? Absolutely loved this ice cream. A cool little spot right across from the park in Bar Harbor. They were cash only, which can be a little bit of a hassle, but it was worth it. read more

CJ's Big Dipper is such a fun and nostalgic ice cream spot! They have tons of flavor options -- from classics like chocolate and vanilla to more unique ones that change with the seasons. The portions are generous, and the ice cream tastes super creamy and fresh. I especially love the waffle cones and the dipped cones (the chocolate shell is so good). The staff is always friendly and patient, even when it's busy. It's the perfect place for a summer treat or a casual hangout with friends! read more

This place is absolutely ridiculous. We were there on a trip September 29, 2025, and not only was it the most expensive ice cream I've ever paid for in an ice cream parlor, but when I asked for some extra napkins, they actually wanted 25 cents per napkin. I told them to keep their napkins. We will never go there again. Ridiculous! read more

Anytime you can combine ice cream, smiles and laughter, please sign me up. We were on the search for a sweet treat in downtown Bar Harbor and crossed paths with CJ's. Look for the red and white striped awning and get ready for at least 25 choices of ice cream for your after dinner treat. read more

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I followed fellow Yelpers' advice and got the blueberry twist and I'm so glad I did! YUM! I could go back for more right now. My fiancé got the maple ice cream and enjoyed it but I didn't love it. I wish they offered samples because we probably would've chosen something different. Hardly any line and it moves fast. read more

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loved this ice cream. people obviously love it based on how many people were there on a cold night. read more

CJ's Big Dipper - blueberry ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Had the Maine blueberry soft serve. Very good! Nice patio area to sit outside. Service was good. read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Maine blueberry soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Employees were rude and unfriendly, the coffee brownie ice cream was not good, and the signs above the ice cream tubs were inaccurate and inconsistently labeled. Will not be returning read more

My husband screeched off the highway and stopped at the ice cream shop. I saw someone getting into their car with a giant cone and was like wow! We got our ice cream and when I licked the blueberry I was transported to heaven. It was not too sugar, a little sour, very blueberry and absolutely delicious. Other ice creams' were delicious as well and were enjoyed throughly. Will be back for more!!! read more

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$7.25 for a single scoop...but they packed it in, which was great to see. The energy is all anticipation as we stood in a line that wrapped outside and up the sidewalk. The staff is friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy the interaction with ice cream eaters galore. The taste of the "I'm not sure yet" was just okay, however, and a little icy. Maybe better to stick with the signature blueberry soft serve? (Which looked to be a very healthy portion, as well). I'm not sure though since we didn't go back. read more

When your friend offers to treat everyone to blueberry soft serve before we eat dinner, you just say yes. Plus we are in Maine, the place for all things blueberries. She walked down the street carrying my kiddie cone with blueberry soft serve happily. I devoured it. It was not over powering with blueberry flavor. Specks of blueberry skin throughout the violet soft serve! It was very refreshing. CASH ONLY. You have to go! read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Ice cream was delicious. Cash only, btw, with an atm on site. Ridiculous in today's day and age. Worse than that? The line was wrapped down the street. They allowed the line to wind inside and then proceeded to take their orders ahead of people that were in the line waiting the entire time. I question the young gentleman who waited on me who was very kind. He claimed he was unaware that this was happening. Everyone else behind the counter was obviously aware of it and honestly could care less. This is ridiculous when you're paying seven dollars for an ice cream cone. read more

Blueberry cheesecake is to die for. The line moves really fast, Service is good, it's more than I usually pay for ice cream in resort areas but worth it for a treat one night. And it's a very fun location. read more

Not only was it pretty in hues of reddish pink and blue, or was it muted magenta? but sometimes, also in purplish lilac, or lavender-like....and how come they're almost non existent here in Jersey? This palette-awakening blueberry ice cream. This velvety cream with burst of subtle sweetness and bliss! "get it, flip it, scoop it..do it like that, ah yeah, yeah...like it, love it, lick it..do it like, la la la, yeah" Blackpink would have put them on a cone. read more

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the blueberry soft serve was delicious! the people were friendly, the ice cream was priced reasonably, and the servings are huge. it's a lovely find for a unique maine ice cream read more

Service was terrible. My boyfriend had a nut allergy and the woman did not understand how severe it was. She called over the other staff member and what looked like the manager and he was joking about how severe his nut allergy really was. Didn't try to find a work around or solution. Not even sympathetic of the situation just making a joke of it. Putting whole nuts in dairy free icecream around other dairy free options defeats the purpose of being allergy friendly. So unprofessional and we're really disappointed. read more