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    Dorman's Dairy Dream

    4.1 (71 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brandy G.

    After driving by Dorman's multiple times and ALWAYS seeing a line, we decided to stop in and see what the fuss was all about. Dorman's is a local ice cream shop that has been serving up handmade ice cream, soft serve, milkshakes, and other dairy delights. We hopped in the line and had to wait about 15ish minutes before making our way to the window where the friendly staff patiently answered our first-timer questions and endulged us while we sampled multiple of their decadent, creamy, and unique flavors. Highly recommend the popular pistachio and grapenut flavors! The grapenut in particular was an interesting flavor (kinda like cereal) that I've never seen or heard of before that was yummy. They'll definitely hit the spot on a hot summer day!

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    Emily B.

    We decided to try this place, per the recommendations of two different people at a nearby lighthouse. I liked it, but I do prefer some other nearby ice cream shops more. That being said, the ice cream was homemade and they allowed me to get a small size with two different flavors (not something that is usually ok). Note: No public restrooms on site. Cards are accepted.

    Kelly G.

    A Rockland favorite . Local ice cream shop that seems to be a favorite among both locals and tourists. I visited twice during a recent trip and tried three ice cream flavors : grape nut , pistachio and black raspberry . I love all 3 flavors . The employees are friendly and fast . There's a small free parking lot . At night there can be a line but it moves fast . Highly recommend Dorman's if you are in the area !

    Ice cream from Dorman's. It was delicious!
    Emily L.

    Dorman's is great even after the owners changed. I recommend getting ice cream from Dorman's. The atmosphere is amazing.

    Pistachio waffle cone
    Leila S.

    OMG...the real thing for ice cream. You won't be disappointed. So delicious and a good portion size for the money. Yummy! I got pistachio!

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    Miss Ninja `.

    It was our last day here. We seen this business opened during the day, but it was too cold to eat ice cream. We wanted to try their ice cream before we left the area. When we checked out of our room, we asked the front desk about Dorman's. She said it's been around for 60 years and it's the best. We waited till 11am for Dorman's to open. Thought we'd be the only ones there, but a local showed up and said it's a great place. It's bee We got the coffee and vanilla. It was a large amount and the flavors were great. Not too sweet. I added fudge to mines and it was wonderful! Owners are very friendly and sweet. Highly recommend to visit when in the area.

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    Tabitha W.

    We stopped at Dorman's Dairy Dream in Thomaston and tried a Down East Sundae Shake, a small thick shake with a one-scoop sundae on top with one topping and whipped cream or nuts.

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    Jennifer G.

    My husband and I went here because it was across the street from the Hampton Inn we were staying at and I noticed the long line outside of it when we were leaving to go to lunch. I checked the Yelp reviews and after seeing them decided we would go after lunch. It lives up to its reputation. The ice cream is great and they serve huge scoops of ice cream. Not knowing that the scoops were so large, I ordered two scoops, strawberry and coffee. The ice cream was smooth and rich. Definitely worth going back to.

    Peanut butter sundae
    Karen S.

    Fresh homemade ice cream and the line moved pretty quickly. I was hoping they would have their signature grape nut flavor when I stopped by but unfortunately they didn't and when I asked about it the boy at the window looked at me like I was crazy... anyways, the PB sundae was really good and the price is just right.

    Hot day on the way home from Acadia National Park. Got a "medium" twist cone.

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    Ice cream is delicious, always a line to the window and a smiling face to greet you! Well worth the visit !

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    7 months ago

    Awesome homemade ice cream, lines can be long at times but that's a testament to how good it is

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    10 months ago

    Delicious ice cream and great friendly service. The peppermint stick was my favorite!

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    just don't ask for mocha shake, you'll get a cup of Hersey syrup, the soft serve is good

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    I thought the location on a busy street provided lousy atmosphere, but the ice cream (peppermint stick) was delicious.

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