I have visited this shoppe a handful of times of this point, their ice cream is smooth, delectable, and extremely creative (in terms of some flavors, not like salt and straw who goes a little out of my comfort zone, but just a little different than ever one else). I also enjoy that they have vegan options and fresh waffle cones! My first experience was on Father's Day and my dad has quite the sweet tooth so I thought it would be a good place to go (and it was!). My most recent trip their I tried an apple cobbler ice cream that was very fine and the texture was good! read more

I've been a fan of Dolce Mama's from the beginning. Their new brick and mortar location is simple and welcoming. So far, I've tried six or seven different flavors and have been pretty impressed with the quality, texture, flavor, and presentation. Hot tip- Dolce Mama's is on Uber Eats! Favorites are the pistachio, as well as the chocolate mint. Support local ice cream, eat dessert here! read more

Ice cream was delicious and service was friendly. The only bad part is that our server wasn't wearing gloves while holding our waffle cones. And while she was scooping our ice cream she just laid down the cones on the counter. Not terribly hygienic considering the current pandemic issues we have. read more

A great family business with a family atmosphere. Very friendly and excellent ice cream! I've passed by it several times, dropping my son off for work on Sundays. Decided to not leave without taking a pair of sundaes with me for myself and my wife. Chocolate with Mint, whip cream and caramel. Excellent! read more

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff, prices are perfect and managers are amazing. Ice cream is awesome ( blueberry cheesecake). Recommend highly any day (especially those hot ones). read more

Was just okay. Didn't find much flavor to the ice creams and the cone was not that unique like some places. Prolly won't ever go back

Our favorite ice cream parlor in Salem! I get the strawberry vanilla, which has a fresh strawberry taste, and my boyfriend gets pistachio, which has a hint of cherry almond flavor. The ice cream is fresh, made in house, and is super soft and yummy. Prices are perfect too! The shop itself is adorable and perfect for photo ops. read more

Won't be returning to this business. Tonight was the final straw when they charge handmade ice cream prices for factory made ice cream. Also over the past few months we have had multiple times that store is closed during their normal hours. The business has gone down since the original owner sold it. Too bad their handmade flavors were amazing. read more

The ice cream is objectively super good unfortunately the worker we had was very rude, the ice cream is quite overpriced and it's served in styrofoam, but again the ice cream is really good so a mixed bag. read more

My wife and I had some great homemade ice cream here today. To top it off the service was outstanding too.

Best ice cream ever!! My two favorites are pistachio and the mango. It's super clean and also really friendly service. It has a really good vibe and I just love it! read more

Cute little ice shop downtown. We got to sample some yummy flavors. I ended up with the caramelized pineapple and blueberry cheesecake. They were delicious and a perfect treat! The have sundaes and the new addition of the ice cream panini. Almost got brave and tried the ice cream panini, but chickened out. I will definitely be back and maybe next time will try the panini. read more

Ice cream was very good. I would have loved to see a few more unique flavors but overall very good. Shop was clean! The women working the counter was busy but friendly. read more

Little place of comfort ice cream ... worth a try for anyone who loves ice cream ..... must be good if I was sitting and having ice cream and then it gets busy all of a sudden. Try it out, I don't think it will disappoint read more

Great local place. I love the mint ice cream and the chocolate estremo. Always clean and cool inside. Looking forward to trying the milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches. read more

Omg! This cute little ice cream shop is SO GOOD! The local owner is so sweet and was really nice to my indecisive son. They have classic and unusual flavors as well as some pastries, and COFFEE! Yes! It's a fun location too! In the lower level of the Reed Opera House. You can sit and enjoy your ice cream in the common seating area, or mosey around all the little shops! It was delicious and a fun experience, so we will definitely be back again! read more

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This ice cream shop is just what Salem needed! It's walking distance from the Riverfront Park and right on State St in downtown Salem! We have been longing for a gourmet ice cream shop! ( we found out she was here but we just didn't know it ) My husband got the mint ice cream with chocolate flakes (It has a fancy name but I forgot it) He thought it was delicious. I got a single scoop in a cup. I got two 1/2 scoops-one of Chocolate with chocolate ribbon and cookies (another fancy name I forgot). And a half scoop of peaches with wafers. Both flavors were to die for! Creamy and flavorful! Jenna was super friendly. Single scoops are 3.50. Well worth it! We will be returning-soon!! read more

The place smelled & looked delicious! The ice cream was yummy but they are sly with the Upcharge. Apparently if you ask for a scoop in a cone they are going to give you the bigger, more expensive cone. Then when you see the total you can ask wtf it's so expensive... Lesson learned! read more

Dolce mama's is everything you need in an ice cream shop. A few specialty flavors, small sizes for the kids, good prices, and vegan ice cream and smoothies. The vegan ice cream is the best I've ever had! read more

Ice cream was creamy and not overly sweet. Very generous scoop sizes. They make waffle cones on demand, but ran out when we got to the front of the line. Flavors we had in our group: vanilla milk chocolate chocolate estremo chocolate ice cream with fluff - eclipse special read more

This place is great! I was so excited to find they have gluten free waffle cones and that they were delicious. The ice cream was smooth, creamy, and fabulous. Jenna, the owner, was friendly and helpful and even recommended some fun things for us to do while we were in town for business. I highly recommend this for great ice cream and a nice experience. read more

Dolce Mama's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Dolce Mama's has been inside the Reed Opera house for sometime now and I finally just tried some of her delicious handmade ice cream. I love my ice cream and this is probably the best I have had so far. Of you haven't been here and tried some yet you need to! read more

Dolce Mama's came up on UberEATS as I was browsing. After reading the reviews I decided to order 2 scoops of their chocolate estremo ice cream. The delivery was seamless and the ice cream is delicious. read more

Really good ice cream, limited selection, but quality made up for that. They had peanut butter cup which was delicious, chocolate with salted Carmel, which I got, was perfect, not overly chocalaty or salty which is the issue I normally find, and a lemon sorbet that I did not try. Not sure how often they rotate favors, but I will see when I go back. They are located in the basement of the reed opera house with benches and tables to sit at if you choose to eat there. read more

We stopped here for ice cream after a bike ride today. We end lots of bike rides with ice cream. The pistachio ice cream was the best I have ever had. read more

I had my first experience at Dolce Mama's tonight, and sadly, it was very underwhelming. As a Salem local and ice cream lover, I really wanted to love this place, but the ice cream and business fell very short. To begin with the ice cream: 1) I sampled three flavors: stracciatella mint, cherry fudge swirl, and carrot cake. I literally couldn't tell the difference between all three flavors. All I could taste was milk. 2) The ice cream had an icier texture (think Breyer's ice cream) versus a super creamy texture. For the business design: 1) The ice cream NEEDS to be on display. That is the point of an ice cream shop. 2) When given samples of flavors, I only received the base and none of the add-ins. You are selling the ice cream short. 3) When I go to a speciality ice cream shop, I am expecting speciality flavors. I could have found all of the current flavors at my local Safeway. My Recommendations: 1) The ice cream base needs some work. You need a higher milk fat content to yield a creamier texture. The base needs more vanilla and salt to amp up the flavor. 2) Train your staff to give samples that are representative of the ice cream. If I ask for a sample of the carrot cake, there better be a piece of carrot cake in my sample. 3) Invest in a display for your ice cream. I apologize if this critique was harsh...I am giving these critiques because I really want this business to succeed for Salem. read more

Wow, try the chocolate and salted caramel! So rich and delicious, nice to know we have yummy home-made ice cream in Salem!

I'm a supporter of small business and this is a great one to visit and support! Fresh locally made Ice cream, served from an adorable Ice cream cart. Ice cream was Creamy and Yummy! In a cool location inside the Reed Opera House. read more

I brought my son here for a little birthday treat (our birthdays are 4 days apart ) Really cute place and loved the decorating style! It was a bit spendy but I don't mind paying for yummy homemade ice cream! The one thing I did notice was although it was slow and we were the only ones in there it seemed like it would be a good time to catch up on cleaning but the friendly girl who served us was in the back before and after serving us. The tables were clean and there wasn't trash laying around or anything, but things like the floor, garbage cans, toys, etc. needed a good wipe down. Maybe I'm just being too picky, but if I worked there and it was slow I would make sure to be on top of some deep cleaning read more

Good quality ice cream! Loved the chocolate estremo. Nice bright decor, friendly staff and very knowledgeable owner. Vegan flavors available. Wishing Dolce Mama's continued success! Perhaps you'll have a no sugar added flavor soon. Thanks again! read more

This place is ridiculously cute! Fun atmosphere and delicious Ice cream! A must visit for a hot day! They are so much more than Ice cream! Also have Vegan options too! read more

Dolce mama's Ice cream is an Incredible summertime treat. I had a trio of flavors in a cup cause I couldn't decide on just one: Lemon sorbet, vanilla ice cream w/chunks of choc/peanut butter cup, and Chocolate salted caramel. All three were delicious, rich flavored and super creamy. I Can't wait to go back for more and support this local business in downtown Salem!!! read more

I sampled a few ice cream flavors and liked them. However, I ordered a shake made from one of the flavors and it tasted mostly like milk rather than the mint flavor I ordered. I recall this happening a while back at their previous location in the Reed opera house - my chocolate shake tasted more like ice cream "watered down" with milk. Not a fan! read more

Owner is super friendly and every flavor has been delicious. Great to see her business grow from the little cart to a store

Finally delicious locally made ice cream in Salem! My biggest complaint about Salem food scene has been the lack of a local ice cream shop and finally we have one! Not only do they emphasis local but most importantly the ice cream is delicious!! Great addition to downtown Salem and I am already planning my return. read more

Wandered across this shop on State Street after a hot afternoon at Riverfront park on Sunday- got the Stracciatella mint in a homemade waffle cone- delicious ice cream, cone was fresh and crunchy, shop was cute and clean. Will definitely be back. read more

I was in Salem on a business trip a few weeks ago, and I was craving some ice cream. I was so glad to find this great little spot! I think I had chocolate chip cranberry and it was amazing. The owner was a very friendly and delightful person, and places like hers deserve more business. Great ambience down in the basement shops too. read more