I feel like there aren't that many *good* ice cream places around so we drove 20 minutes to this spot to try it and I'm so glad we did. When you walk in you are hit with nostalgia, it is such a cute ice cream shop. Very classic and old school vibes. There were so many families and people enjoying their treats it just put me in the best mood. The menu can be a little bit overwhelming but in a good way. They have so many options to choose. I decided on a hard ice cream although I love soft serve. I chose a fun seasonal flavor, Rabbit Stew. YUM! I definitely will be forcing my boyfriend to drive 20 minutes to come back here for another treat. Definitely a gem in downtown Wakefield! read more

Cravings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Really cute ice cream shop that has a lot of flavors to choose from. We particularly like their soft serve because you can get so many different flavors mixed it. They do it a bit differently and it's done per order so sometimes you have to wait a bit to get your order. read more

I discovered Cravings while trying to find no sugar added soft serve ice-cream for my diabetic aunt. Not only do they have no sugar added soft serve, they have flavor choices! My aunt and I were charmed by the old fashioned decor. So happy with the service we received, staff were so very patient with us as we made tried to make a choice. The soft serve was delicious, as was the regular ice-cream I purchased. The ice-cream is hand made so it's always fresh and tasty. I have been a very happy customer for years now. read more

The minute you step into Cravings, you're transported back in time to an old ice cream/soda shop! They have a ton of options (both hard and soft serve) plus sodas and frappes. I got a carrot cake soft serve that was delicious- I kept saying they must have blended a whole carrot cake into it! My fiancé got a hot fudge brownie sundae and said it's his favorite in the area. Only thing to keep in mind is it can get crowded, especially on summer nights. We can't wait to come back to Cravings! read more

As someone who is lactose intolerant, this is by far my favorite ice cream shop around the ice cream is homemade in old-fashioned machines which ensures fresh and safe ice cream every time! The interior design is so cute. It's like you're stepping right into an old-fashioned ice cream shop and the best way possible! Menu is massive, which makes it almost impossible to decide which flavor to get, but you can't go wrong because they're all amazing. Servers are always super friendly and quick! highly highly recommend! read more

Went to Cravings Ice Cream on June 5 2024 Wednesday I had Vanilla Ice Cream it was Awesome Located at 389 Main Street Wakefield ma read more

Cravings - Vanilla Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

The heath bar soft serve ice cream was delicious! It was very nice inside and had a good atmosphere. The workers were very kind and made my ice cream right in front of my eyes wicked fast! Check this ice cream joint out read more

Good fresh ice cream with friendly service! We went for a late night dessert and well worth the trip!

Stopped by chance after dinner one night and had to go again before visit in Wakefield was over. Ice cream was amazing!! Loved the atmosphere. Staff was amazing! read more

I have been visiting this place since I was a kid, and since before it was called Cravings, so take my review with a grain of salt. You might think you're walking back in time when you step foot inside, what with all the nostalgic candy counters and throw-back displays. Even some of the offerings, like the egg creams, harken back to a different era. But don't let that fool you, this place has some incredible ice cream, including home-made options, and plenty of dairy free choices for those with certain dietary restrictions. We live a walkable distance, and nothing is more fun than walking down on a Summer Friday after work, getting a treat and taking it down to the lake. They even sell my favorite soda, Moxie, by the bottle! Because this is a small, locally owned and operated business, there is going to be a variation in the service. Understanding that you're about to get a huge dose of joy will help to give you a little extra patience, but as others have pointed out, it can be busy and your level of service can vary (and by proxy, the quality of the product). If consistency is going to be a deal break for you, become a regular, get to know the patterns the servers you prefer, and tip generously. It helps a lot :) read more

my wife and i got sundaes and the whipped cream was like milk. It was as if like the girl was like.. ahh whatever.. it was mediocre at best. The service was ok. no one was really friendly per say. The ambiance of the place was as it should be it was an ice cream parlor. nothing fancy read more

I really like the ambience of this place as it has a 1950's vibe and I like their choice of hard serve flavors, however, their soft serve ice cream is very low quality and every time I've ordered it, it seems like it's half melted right out of the machine - it's more of a liquid soft serve than anything else. Also, they need to prioritize orders better because if you want something simple and quick and there's one person in front of you that orders something complicated, you're going to be there a long time. When I go to other ice cream parlors, complicated orders don't seem to slow down the line because they have the staff to cover it. Here, it seems like there's no more than 2 people working at a time and there's many times I've been there and there was only one person serving a long line of people. They definitely need to be more efficient and do something about their soft serve ice cream machine because it's not working very well. read more

We got a tollhouse cookie sundae here and loved it! It had the vibe of an old fashioned ice cream shoppe. The sundae was delicious and they let us sample the flavors. The only downside is that it came in a plastic bowl, not metal. read more

Awesome. The ice cream was delicious. The interior reminded me of childhood. Felt like I went back in time 50 years.

This might just be the new dessert place to go to whenever I'm in Wakefield! Cravings is a cute, spacious shop that sells a variety of sweets ranging from soft-serve to coffee. Its interior is very retro and gives off that old school-esque atmosphere I've only ever seen in movies (or diners). They also offer a variety of candies (such as sour straws, candy cigarettes) as well as fine chocolates and truffles. The service is nice and prompt- the workers greet you the moment you step through the door. There is plenty of seating, ranging from booths to tables. I'm hooked on their mocha soft-serve. The first time we visited, we shared a small cup ($4.50) and that was enough to satisfy our sweet tooths. Its flavor is quite concentrated and its consistency is creamy and smooth. The second time I visited, I had their mochacinno soft-serve, which tasted just like their mocha soft-serve, but upped up a notch, and had vanilla swirls in it. So, so good! I'd definitely recommend either flavor if you're a fan of a strong coffee flavor. :- ) read more

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Got some soft serve last night. I woke up a few hours later getting sick from it. Not sure how simple soft serve ice cream can make someone get sick. Service was fine and people were nice. The ambiance of the place is cute and old. Really upset about the soft serve. read more

What a delicious end to a great evening! We had dinner down the street and wanted a good local ice cream and found Cravings on Yelp. The selection is amazing and the flavors awesome! I had the Ultimate Coffee Frappe and it was just as named. Loss of flavor, good thickness, and just the right amount of coffee and sugar. The Butter Pecan and D Flain ice creams were great according to others. The service was also excellent, with energetic and detailed descriptions. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area! read more

What a nice place. Owner very kind and humble! Love the old fashioned ice cream soda shoppe. Mint CC and coffee ice cream was delicious! I have been to many ice cream places and I have to say this ice cream is right at the top! Will be back!!! Also, read the history of this place...great story! read more

What a joke $5 and the cup isn't even full. I know prices are going up but I mean "really" the profits on ice cream are astronomical and the owner has his own machine. Never again. I'm going to Robertson and get better, cheaper, and more for my hard working $ read more

Cravings - a bowl of cereal on a counter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Great for kids, but unimpressive for this adult. I really just love soft serve chocolate ice cream. Unfortunately they take vanilla ice cream through cocoa powder and blend it up hand you a sloppy cone and it really wasn't very flavorful. I asked the gentleman helping me this evening if he could adjust it as I did not think it very good and he just looked confused and said that how we make it. So I took my cone stuffed it inside of a cup and I'll toss it in the freezer for when I get desperate. If you have kids this is the place to go, they can throw a ton of toppings onto it blend it all up and be thrilled with the variety. As a person who just enjoys quality chocolate ice cream with no frills this might not be your place. read more

Cravings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

I can't believe all the different toppings ! So cool and I got to say I will totally be coming back very nice ppl run this place we were out saw it and said why the heck not !! Yes it it's that good plus they let you sample a little of the candy toppings as well we all sampled quite a bit I almost couldn't finish the yogurt but we did they have sweet and sour Legos so delishious that's what I sampled on my black raspberry yogurt and they have every flavour you can imagine it was the candy Heaven the candy that you haven't seen In A while like candy cigs ,? Nowhere has these penny candy a blast from the past right !! so my BFF got an root-beer frappe not bad we were all trying everything !! Untill we fealt so full we had to stop Not bad on price for ice cream with add-on's are a bit pricy everywhere but so worth it satisfies and you yogurt and candy In one !! Beat that Great parking located right on Wakefield square !! read more

Cravings - So cool build an yogurt !! Lol - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Unique soft serve: flavors are blended in, so I got the Pina Colada, which was made by mixing in fresh strawberry, pineapple, and banana. Good quantity, good flavor. read more

The updated website looks GREAT! My faves are the chocolate turtles in milk choc & dark choc YUM!

All kinds of Ice Cream here... Hard Serve...and Soft Serve...which is just Hard Serve all mashed up to make it soft. Nice. I've only been here once...my sundae of choice might be considered to some as "boring" with a typical Strawberry Sundae, with Vanilla Ice Cream...whip cream...and an unusual choice for a strawberry sundae...Chunks of White Chocolate... Yeah, weird combo...but I was kinda captivated by a girl that walked in while I was ordering...so much so that the guy that made my ice cream could have asked if I wanted 'Poop Nuggets' on my sundae and I would have said yes to that too. They claim it's homemade...and don't get me wrong, it's really good...maybe It's not farm stand good...but I am still a fan. read more

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It is a great place, with all different ice cream flavors and chocolate dipped cones. The price is amazing too. read more

Cravings - White chocolate macadamia with Reese chocolate waffle cone! Amazing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Place is nice inside, they definitely have a 1950s vibe. I like the website as well because they explain everything thoroughly. They have a lot of flavors to choose from. However the service is super slow. It's also frustrating when 5 people walk in ahead of you and you just need one quick item and have to wait for the entire group to order. read more

Cravings is like walking into the past. It's a mix of old and new it's an authentic soda fountain built in the 1920's and restored as a modern ice cream parlor. They have soft serve and frozen yogurt also as well as several types of coffees and espresso drinks. For a candy lover like myself the place is heaven it obviously was also a candy shop also I imagine they made the candy here in the old day as they still do now. As for the ice cream it's handmade on the premises. They make ice cream cakes and other specialties as well. They really take pride in their coffee although we didn't get any we were stuffed from our ice cream and candy I saw and heard the man behind the counter explaining the process they use in brewing the different types and he seemed pretty intense about it. For our ice creams I got a banana split 2 scoops bananas foster 1 scoop French Vanilla with marshmallow hot fudge and whipped cream my wife got a small Nestle Toll house cookie sundae with hot fudge and whipped cream both were delicious. I also got 4 homemade peanut butter cups 2 milk chocolate 2 white chocolate both flavors were great. Place is a nice neighborhood place definitely worth a trip read more

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After a nice visit at Wakefield lake , we took the kids for some ice cream at Cravings - only to be sitting there an see a Roach on the floor! When we told the staff the kid working there said " this is why I can't stand working here " and the young girl said " it's only a baby one " . Not that an apology would have fixed the fact that we were eating with a roach under our table but they didn't say anything they were laughing ! We left in a panic but should have taken a picture I was too shocked to even think of it . I will be calling the board of health tomorrow !!!! Apparently this wasn't a first occurrence if the kid an girl both made comments like that . Don't eat in this ROACH PLACE !! Only reason they got a star is because it wouldn't let me post . This PLACE HAS ROACHES!!!!! read more

The ice cream is bland. Why are there no strawberries in my SB cone? --Haiku Review. read more

It's an old time candy store with so many flavors of soft serve and regular ice cream. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE that they have candy cigarettes for sale! No place seems to have the balls to sell the cool stuff now a days. I can't wait to go back! read more

Good ice cream - terrible service. I have to say the ice cream is really good. The place is OK, not very clean, but has an old fashioned feel to it. They tried to keep it like the old Colonail Spa that used to be there - that is a nice touch/ We went in the other night and the angry woman waiting on us was more focused on who was in our group. " Are you together?" "Is someone already waiting on your group?" "If you are together and she is waiting on you, then I will focus on the next group?" She could have waited on all of us in the time it took her to do this diatribe. We were in a good mood and just wanted to enjoy some ice cream. The three people working there looked like they were doing time on Devil's Island. I swear if they smiled they would their faces would have fallen off. I know its an ice cream place, but does anybody get that even civil treatment would be considered good customer service in this day and age. They have a tip jar there - you might want to put some money in it so they don't yell at you or slap you or something. read more

Cravings is a cute little ice cream shop, reminiscent of an old fashioned ice cream parlor. They have a long selection of flavors to choose from and flavors rotate through out the year so you'll never get bored. One of the best things is that you can try two different flavors on a small! I opted for the cinnamon oatmeal cookie, which was good, but not fantastic. The parts with the oatmeal cookie were scrumptious but there weren't many. I got mostly vanilla flavored with cinnamon, with just a few cookie bites. My second flavor was peanut butter cup, which was softer and filled with yummy peanut butter flavor. For just $2.99 for a small, Cravings is one of the cheaper shops around! Yum! read more

Great decor with an old school feeling! Street parking available and close to all the shops around the neighborhood. There selections of ice cream and toppings feel like they are never ending. If you are in the neighborhood stop by and give this place a try. Not cheap but worth the experience and service. read more

Cravings - Strawberry-heath shake! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

This place is definitely a throwback, and I mean that in the best way possible. Centrally located in downtown Wakefield, this former diner( at least it seems like it is) is a treat! A combo ice cream/ candy/drink shop (they make tea, coffee, and espresso), there is something for everyone here. All of their ice cream is homemade (impressive when you realize how many flavors they have), and delicious. They serve soft serve, yourget, and ice cream, with all the toppings you could think of and several varieties of cones. They have a selection a candy as well. They had candy I have not seen in years, which is awesome! You can elect to sit at either the bar or in one of the booths. Or bring a very short walk from lake Quannapowitt (aka Wakefield lake), you can head down there and enjoy the views, or go for a walk. But no matter where you eat your selection, you are sure to enjoy it! read more

Cravings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

I've only had the homemade ice cream and the frappes here (not the soft serve), but both are delicious. The ice cream is creamy and a little bit melty, which I prefer to over-frozen stuff. Everytime I go in, they have a handful of new flavors that sound delicious...the hardest part is figuring out which one to order. They have a lot of cone options, and candy all over the place to meet your sugar needs. The retro soda fountain and candy store vibe of this place is pretty cool and fits in great in the old-timey Main Street feel of Wakefield center (according to the Cravings website it's been open since the 1920s). I have no idea why people have been complaining about the service...I've always been served by friendly folks here. Another big upside with Cravings is that the place is open year-round, unlike many ice cream places in the suburbs. This is a great little local business and I'm glad places like this still exist. read more

Love it here! They have so much to choose from. I got the canoli ice cream which was very good and my friend got moccachio soft serve, which looked yummy too. I love how its retro here. They also have candy too. Would definitely come back. It's also near the lake too, which is a plus. read more

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A million frozen yogurt flavors. Most are delicious. They have one of those blend in yogurt machines, so if you, like me dig weird combinations, reeses pieces-cheesecake-malt, or coffee-strawberry-graham cracker they will accomodate. I like the feel of the shop, it has the vibe of an old school ice cream parlor. It's pretty obvious that the owner has a good relationship with his employees as he has their prom pictures and other candids posted around the shop. He also has many pictures of his young daughter. I've only had their frozen yogurt and never their ice cream but I've enjoyed myself each time I've come here. read more

Cravings gets high points on nostalgic decor and for rich, creamy, ice cream. The flavors range from traditional to "Ooh, I need to try that." Cost is a bit above average, so get that second scoop for a better deal. My first scoop was my "test" flavor, butter pecan - nice texture, but more as I tend to prefer a more buttery than butterscotchy flavor, good but not my favorite. I was much more satisfied with the dutch chocolate, which was, to me, just right. There was an even darker chocolate selection too, but I didn't sample that. Some of the other flavors I did sample were more complicated flavors such as bananas foster. These were again good, but just a tad too sweet for me. But despite sounding a bit picky here, I really did enjoy the ice cream a lot. There was a line when we got there, but it moved quite quickly, and once we got our cones, we had a lot of choices for seating including tables, booths, and counter stools. read more

Absolutely the best ice cream in Wakefield. Fun and original, different flavors at every visit. Something for everyone!

I've passed by this location so many times and it's never been the right time to stop in until last night. Craving (ha) something sweet after a so so meal nearby we wandered in around 7:30. The place was very busy. I love the set up with the old timey candy and the counter area. Be prepared to be blown away by their soft serve selection. OMG. Must be 50 flavors on there. I've never seen so many. They have interesting hard ice cream flavors too with some clever names but I couldn't resist trying my go to hard serve flavor pineapple orange in soft serve form. It was so so so good! The portion was huge. I got it in a regular (small) cup and it was extended out in a swirl like an ice cream cone! I can't imagine how huge a large is. The flavor was perfect. They have so many flavors but first I have to return and get that one again. Heaven. Prices were great on the ice cream and other items like candy and coffee. Staff was super friendly and even though there was a line it moved fast. Kicking myself for not stopping in sooner - definitely check it out if you're craving ice cream in downtown Wakefield! read more