The blueberry soft serve was decent but way overpriced. The worst thing was the service, though. The woman that helped us was extremely rude when we sought clarification regarding the sizes. When we asked another girl for a spoon, the woman instructed her in a murmur, "Only one ice cream, only one spoon." She proceeded to mad dog us on the way out. My soft serve was tasting pretty sour after that experience. read more

Ice cream was yummy but the sizes were the best. Once the place got business it was a mad house and only accepted cash when we were in there. Lots of flavors for hard ice cream and only a couple of flavors for soft serve read more

My family was visiting Bar Harbor back in July, and WOW were we happy when we found this place!! My sister and I are both lactose-intolerant, so when we saw the sign outside that mentioned dairy-free ice cream we were stoked. I got the blueberry almondmilk flavor, and she had vanilla walnut, or something like that, and we both LOVED our ice creams. This is probably one of the best ice creams I've ever had! Thank you, CJ's, for making our bellies happy read more

We went there two days in a row for the blueberry soft serve. Service is quick if a little brusque, but good to keep the line moving. The blueberry soft serve twist (with the vanilla) was delicious. Grab some cones and then walk around town, great way to end the day in Bar Harbor. read more

The only place I could find ice cream made with almond milk! Delicious! Thanks for remembering those of us that steer clear of milk!

The blueberry soft serve was delicious but I can't rave about the service. Lots of ice cream options and good outdoor patio seating.

Really great selection of non-dairy and vegan ice creams. My husband couldn't even tell I had low fat frozen yogurt - I had the chocolate peanut butter flavor and it was exactly what I needed to end the night. Take a cone on the go and eat it in the park right across the street! read more

BLUEBERRY SOFT SERVE!!! Das all I gotta say. It was creamy and not too sweet! Had bits of blueberry also. Soft serve is a nice change from all the scooped ice cream read more

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Amazing ice cream! The options for non-dairy and sugar free are amazing, and unique flavors! Very kind staff- just remember, cash only! I'm

While this street is lined with a number of inviting ice cream stops and desert places, CJs had a line out the door even in the chilly weather so I had to check out what the hype was about. I ordered their specialty, the blueberry pie topped with ice cream and chocolate drizzle. As much as I would have hoped to LOVE this desert, it was slightly disappointing. While the serving was enormous, the blueberries were extremely tart, and the generous scoop of ice cream on top made the pie get soggy really fast. I would recommend getting both separately to enjoy their respective flavors and temperatures. read more

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Very over priced. $11 for a 2 scoop waffle cone and $7 for 1 scoop of sorbet. Cash only- have to pay $2 for an atm. Unfortunate that this business nickel and dime their customers. I won't return. A block further down the ice cream is half the price. read more

Got the maple walnut and butter pecan vegan. Very underwhelming. Can't taste the maple flavor. They had no sampling. Had I sampled I wouldn't have wasted my calories and money at this spot. Customer service didn't seem great either. Should've just tried the other parlor at the end of the street. So delicious tasted exceptional compared to this. read more

Did the trick for ice cream. Not the most friendly staff but whatever! Blueberry ice cream was super yummy. Black raspberry was okay (I've had better). Wish it was a bit more affordable! read more

I got the blueberry cheesecake ice cream, and it was delicious! I asked for one scoop, and the guy gave me a gigantic scoop of ice cream, which was certainly generous of him. There were quite a lot of people there this afternoon, but I was still able to claim one of the outdoor tables. I don't really have any complaints about this place, and the ice cream is great so I'm giving CJ's Big Dipper 5 stars! read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Blueberry cheesecake flavored ice cream. I asked for one scoop, and this sure is a big scoop! It was delicious. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Well this place turned out to be a disappointment. They do not accept credit cards as payment so you need to come in cash handy lest you pay a $2 service fee in the ATM inside. At the time I went (3:30 on a Friday) they were also very understaffed which kept the service slow and the line long. Ice cream was overpriced at $7 for two scoops and turned out to be pretty average. Although I've heard good things about the blueberry custard I won't be returning to CJ's since its sort of a ripoff and Udder Heaven does just about everything they do better. read more

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Flavors are interesting. Quality of the actual ice cream is very basic. Got $20 from the atm (paid $2+ in fees), tried a few samples, then I walked out WITHOUT ice cream. Not worth the money. read more

Really good ice cream here; especially for those with dairy allergies since they have non-dairy options.

Blueberry ice cream is something you definitely need to try in Maine. CJ's Big Dipper is a great ice cream shop to try it at. I tried some of the blueberry ice cream and it was great. However, it was the blueberry soft serve that drew me into the shop. The serving size was generous and the taste was glorious. I have been to Hawaii the last two years and love the Pineapple Whip at the Dole plantation on Oahu. The blueberry soft serve actually rivals the Pineapple Whip as my favorite fruit soft serve. If you are visiting and planning a trip to Bar Harbor/ Acadia and looking for recommendations, feel free to message me for my itinerary. You can also find the electronic copy through the link my profile. read more

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Great ice cream selection for reasonable prices! Loved the blueberry/ vanilla twist cone!!! Will probably come again during our trip to grab another twist or maybe try the blueberry on its own! We have two little ones under the age of 6 and although there were other ice cream options in the area, we didn't want to waste our money on something they weren't going to finish! read more

For all of the touristy businesses in downtown Bar Harbor, CJ's Big Dipper may win the most popular award. Throughout my time in Maine, I haven't seen a business with a more constant flow of customers than CJ's. For all of the ice cream parlors along Main Street, CJ's isn't necessarily the best, but perhaps the most touristy. There is almost always a wait it seems. Hordes of families crowd this joint, especially on the weekend. And of course, like most things in Bar Harbor, prices are steep. A scoop of ice cream will run you $3.50 and two scoops is something like $6.50. But to their credit, it is locally made ice cream. I'll take my chances with CJ's than any Haagen Dazs or Ben and Jerry's shop. I went for a scoop of the ever popular Maine blueberry ice cream and the artery clogging cookie dough on a cone. Each hearty scoop barely fit on the cone, leaving an uneven "leaning tower" of ice cream mass as I quickly attempted to even out the mess. (#1) And after buying a few of them for myself and my dining companions, I was nearly $30 poorer. The ice cream was tasty, but not nearly $7 tasty. The cookie dough was a bit bland but the Maine blueberry shined through. The blueberry flavor was strong and the creaminess of the milky ice cream made it the perfect summertime treat. But would I come back again? Not for that line and certainly not for those prices ... unless someone's buying ... with cash. (Credit cards are no bueno here) ________ (#1) Using my tongue. Yes, I just went there. read more

LOVE this spot for a mid afternoon/late night ice cream break! Especially on a hot day, to sit lazily out on their patio area with a huge waffle cone filled with their wild blueberry ice cream and people watch is the best! They have the usually flavors that we all come to love for ice cream but also have some funky ones called the Dirty Turtle and I'm Not Sure Yet. Plus they make some amazingvhomemade dairy free options as well. Standout flavors for me were the wilde blueberry, butter pecan, strawberry cheesecake, Chocolate Moose Track. Staff is always super fast and friendly but I so wish they would take credit cards for large orders... read more

We stopped in at CJ's twice on our trip to Bar Harbor. The first time we got the huge cookie sandwich. It was impressively big and the Moose Tracks ice cream was excellent between two chocolate chip cookies. The second time we had a big bowl of blueberry soft serve. Surprisingly, it may have been better than the cookie sandwich, if anything can be better than two giant cookies with chocolate ice cream and peanut butter cups smashed between them. read more

CJ's Big Dipper - Cookie Sandwich with Moose Tracks Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Dirty Turtle--chocolate ice cream with caramel swirl, cashews, and chocolate chips. Just two days ago, I was lamenting to my wife that my favorite nut, the cashew, is scorned by the ice cream world. Almonds, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts all get their due, but never the noble cashew. Then lo and behold--we walk into CJ's and find the Dirty Turtle. They also have several other interesting (and sometimes interestingly named) flavors as well as the classics. The ice cream was good, and although we suffered some sticker shock ($7.70 for two single scoops), apparently their scoooper is the size of Mike Tyson's fist. Open late (in Bar Harbor terms) and very popular. read more

Some unique flavors but between my wife and kids tried 5 different flavors and every flavor was heavier on the ice than cream. Just a poor texture unfortunately. I think I goofed not getting the soft serve blueberry and go8ng hard ice cream. read more

I had the blueberry ice cream in a waffle cone. Ice cream was very delicious! There was a bit of a line but it moved quickly.

What a nice way to finish off a night then ice cream and a walk by the water. Dropped by after dinner and ordered three ice creams between four people. Blueberry soft serve, blueberry ice cream, and some sherbert mix that my 5yo son wanted. The place is packed and sometimes has a line running right out of the door, also they only take cash, so make sure you stop by the ATM before coming. The ice cream was great and had the distinct blueberry that this area is known for. read more

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What a disappointment! Stumbled upon this shop yesterday after spotting a sign advertising vegan ice cream. While we were helped quite quickly, the girl at the counter was clueless. I asked about their homemade gelato and was told they didn't have any even though it was listed on several signs around the store. We then inquired about the vegan ice cream and she looked at us like she didn't have a clue what we meant. They were out of that as well. Finally I simply ordered a chocolate malt. Should be straightforward. She stared at me with a confused look and told me she didn't know what that was. I had to tell her what it was. She had to ask one of the other workers for guidance on making a pretty simply item. Needless to say, it was a disappointing experience. I wish I hadn't wasted my time. Go elsewhere for ice cream. There's plenty of other shops. read more

I did not care for this place at all. Unfortunately, it was the only ice cream place open...all the others had closed for the season. The ice cream was bland and didn't have much flavor. But, what was really disappointing was the fact that they take cash only and don't have it posted anywhere except the cash register so you don't see it until after you've already ordered. The staff was also not very nice, and had very little personality. I would definitely go somewhere else for dessert. read more

Possibly the worst ice cream business in Bar Harbor. I would 100% recommend Mt. Desert Ice Cream across the street over this, which was much more interesting and better quality ice cream. The staff at CJ's was rude and misleading. They lied about the size of the scoop and then gave us all the wrong flavors. The staff was very aggressive and yelled at my friend when he asked if it was possible to get a different kind of cone. Worst of all, the ice cream itself was not worth the horrific endeavor and tasted like freezer burnt grocery store ice cream. read more

We saw the line coming out the door and figured would be a safe bet (it was). Had one of the cookie sandwiches which you get a scoop of any flavor between two giant chocolate chip cookies. Was a harder cookie so it didn't just fall apart was nice. Kids got some single scoop cones which was more then enough. Overall was a good price and great ice cream. read more

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

Non dairy hard AND soft ice cream, and multiple flavors of sorbet? Be still my heart! I can almost never have ice cream "out" due to my dairy allergy, so it brought me great joy to visit this place. On top of all that, the prices are super reasonable. The soy chocolate graham cracker and cherry chocolate chip were both delicious! read more

Cheapest place for ice cream with GIANT scoops. Get here early because it gets packed, but one of the best places for ice cream. We recommend getting a warm brownie or cookie sundae. One scoop here is what other places would call two scoops. We stop in every night when we visit. read more

Fast and friendly service. Delicious fresh blue soft serve. And equally delicious maine wild blueberry scoop. The frozen cappuccino also hit the spot. read more

Awesome ice-cream - as a family we tried six different flavors and each was better than the last. Great 4-star experience! Friendly, patient, helpful staff and awesome ice cream, with huge portions! In particular their cokkie dough, pistachio, and blueberry ice cream flavors were awesome! read more

Just an "order fast, cash only checkout when you can't make it to the other shop before it closes" place. No complaints. Ice cream. read more

CASH ONLY! CJs Big Dipper was very reasonably priced and they served nice sized portions, too! They have TONS of options including dairy free, vegan, gelato, soft serve, shakes, etc. There are PLENTY of choices. Wasn't overly impressed with the chocolate peanut butter gelato. It is located right off the village green. You can't miss it. If you go in the evening, be prepared for a line. I wouldn't call this the best ice cream or the most friendly service, but it's a solid choice if you're looking for a cold treat. read more

It's nice that they have so many vegan flavor options, but neither of the flavors we tried tasted good. The soy blueberry vanilla was terrible, which was so disappointing as the flavor sounded delicious! It was intolerably sweet. I don't recommend coming here for dairy-free hard ice cream. read more

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I am a soft serve fan and was very happy to find out they had blueberry soft serve. Yummy after dinner dessert!! read more

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

This place gets packed for a reason. It's right on Main St, they've got tons of flavors, and the sizes are big. Employees generally keep the line moving, so don't assume you'll be waiting forever if the line is out the door. Overall, a good place to grab a cone and that's all there is to it. read more

Waited in line for 10 minutes, it was a long line due to a cruise ship being in port. I was patient. However, when I was next in line, ready to give my order, one of customers jumped in front of me and the server let her. Just ignored me completely. Then served the person who jumped the line (Norwegian Cruise line hat). I immediately protested and said I was patiently waiting to be served. Maybe she was having a bad day, but she rolled her eyes and sighed asked what I wanted. Then slammed the ice cream on the counter. I thanked her and decided to write this. Ice Cream was fine, service was not acceptable. However, my belief is they never read these or respond anyway. I would encourage my fellow Veterans to avoid this place. read more