While we have been here multiple times and left some reviews, this visit wasn't as pleasing based on the overcooked cones we received (should have been tossed). They always have wonderful flavors of ice cream and reasonable prices. Their staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciate their size of portions(almost double Cows). As always it is clean and the gardens are beautiful. read more

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Excellent first time visit. So much fantastic ice cream. I had the sampler & loved all but one (vanilla with a surprise "mix in" that I didn't care for. ) My husband had a delicious classic banana split. Staff very nice. Setting both inside and out was delightful. So very happy we stopped in & highly recommend this business to others. read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour - Exterior of business - Desserts Near Me - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

We came here after dinner and the bowl full of ice cream was over the top. There were so many options it was hard to choose. There are a lot of places to sit at and enjoy from the location. Going to recommend if you get the bowl you share with a few friends or family. read more

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This was the best ice cream Ive ever had in my life. 10/10 service and ambiance, can't wait to come back!! read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour - Skor Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Holman's gets points for starting out well but the quality of their ice cream has deteriorated rapidly over the last two years. Whether that is due to the fact it is being run by the children now or not is irrelevant. Gone is the early ice cream characterized by fresh natural flavors and attention to detail, replaced by artificially enhanced poorly made ice cream which is utterly lacking in finesse or subtlety. Whereas in the early days the chocolate was deep and intense it is now limp and at times even ruined by water crystals which show a lack of attention to technique. Gone are gorgeous flavours like Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie, deep rich and natural Mexican Chocolate, and a Key Lime Pie concoction which was delectable, instead replaced by choices including a cloying and chemically infused "Rum and Raisin" which tastes as much like rum as a badly made potato moonshine, and a Salted Caramel (once a standout flavour characterized by intense deep caramel notes) that tastes merely of artificial vanilla. Things started to go downhill when they started making lots of silly little rules like not allowing their customers to put two flavours in a take-out pint (and other less than customer-friendly silliness). Now they have a banana flavour so yellow it looks insipid and so artificial tasting it is virtually inedible. They have clearly opted for the cheap and easy approach (using artificial falvourings) and in doing so have joined the ranks of so many other Island food establishments who clearly underestimate the palettes of their customers. Watching a Mark Weins video on YouTube recently, set in Paris, I am reminded how sad it is that PEI has such poor customer service and such a lazy attitude to food. Why even get into the food business unless you are going to aspire to excellence?? I will no longer be buying ice cream from Holmans. read more

Creamy creamy creamy triple chocolate delicious on a waffle cone and the brownie Sunday was to die for!

Amazing home made ice cream! Get the sample platter where you could try 5 different ones. The sorbets actually were the stand out. Place was cute. Service was friendly. read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour - three scoops of ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Great ice cream. A local favourite. Service always friendly. Old home charm. Love it.

Yummy locally sourced ingredients to make various ice cream served in a cup or waffle cone/bowl! We tried vanilla, chocolate, raspberry lemon sorbet, coffee mocha and caramel machiato flavors! read more

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Since the kids took over they have been short cutting. Smaller scoops and today's visit the waffle cone was not fresh. It is good except for that. read more

Love their ice cream and also the homemade waffles. Great service and very great ambiance

Well worth the drive to summer side. The line up to get ice cream said it all. We tried the classic sundae and the 'spaghetti and meatball' ice cream. Just wow. A fantastic end to a great day. The house and gardens hold a lot of history and we found it interesting. Like stepping back in time to my grandparents house. read more

Ice cream and service is phenomenal .Making a choice is difficult because all of their flavours are mind blowing so goooddd

All ice cream is freshly made everyday. The restaurant has a stunning garden. It's worth to go and enjoy afternoon tea there.

Spot on! Ordered a root beer float 16oz. Wowza! The other items ordered were just as good! read more

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Amazing ice cream treats. We had a waffle and hot chocolate which words cannot adequately describe.

This was our fav Ice cream stop and the line moved quickly. Definitely stop by and get a scoop.

The ice cream parlor has suites to book upstairs and it is the best place to stay on PEI. We loved the ice cream and staying at Holman's Heritage Suites! The service was prompt, thoughtful and helpful. The accommodations were so spacious, clean and comfortable. The rooms and building were beautiful. The price was so reasonable. Location so convenient to the Charlottetown airport as well as to access to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We'll never forget waking up and walking downstairs to the delicious smell of fresh waffle cones being homemade for their ice cream parlor (the best on PEI!), and just to make sure we don't forget, we will for sure go and stay there again! read more

If you are visiting PEI, skip Cows and come straight to this place to enjoy some homemade ice cream in a beautiful setting, at a fair price. With 16 different flavors, all seven of us were able to find something that we each liked. And there were some pretty creative ones, such as Mexican Chocolate - spicy, and monkey bread. As the parlor is part of an inn, it is located inside of a well-maintained Victorian. We came on a quiet Wednesday afternoon and sat at a table overlooking the beautiful garden. The place offers an authentic atmosphere without trying too hard, and the ice cream is delicious! read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour - Flavors of the day - Desserts Near Me - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Awesome ice cream parlour!!!! Don't be decived by the huge tacky nostalgia ice cream flags. This ice cream parlour is situated in a heritage home, with lovely antique inner decors. There is also a lovely garden for patio seatings in the summer. The ice cream quality is top notch: milky and creamy, bold and true to flavours!!! We tried the 5 scoop sampler: generous scoops, sharing recommended. Lemon Curd blueberry Swirl: more on the lemony side, unique combination with strong flavours. Mexican chocolate: loaded with spices, loved it. ** Warning: bold, full spicy flavours!!! Chocolate: super creamy dense chocolate, melts like chocolate milk in your mouth. Salted caramel: more on the salty side, you can taste hints of caramel if you savour it in your mouth. Enjoyed ending my palate with this simple flavour. Strawberry: BEST AMONG these 5. Simple, real authentic summer ripenned strawberry flavour. They have many syrups for DIY sundae combinations. They also sell Gouda from the infamous Gouda lady on PEI (smoked, original, peppercorn) and Island made cheese curds. Their ice cream cones look amazing with generous scoops (that is how ice cream should be scooped!!!) though we didn't have much room left in our stomachs. Absolutely enjoyed it, would come every week if I lived in summerside. A must visit if you're in town. read more

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Awesome ice cream! Staff are wonderful! It's our go to ice cream stop. Great honey crunch toffee too

The other reviews aren't lying, this is some amazing ice cream! The day we visited they even had dairy free and lactose free options. Speaking of options, they also have a soda counter, so you can indulge in a float if that's your thing. But back to ice cream! The waffle cones are made as they go, making the whole place smell AMAZING! The flavours have something for everyone, and everything we tried was delicious, but our fav was the blueberry and lemon. We used it as a stop between Cavendish and the bridge, and it was just perfect. Not only is Holman's set in a beautiful old house, they have outdoor gardens with places to sit (or roam, if you are a rambunctious 3 year old, like my son). We enjoyed the opportunity to stretch our legs for a bit and enjoy the calm. read more

Came here from Toronto on our PEI vacation. This was my favourite ice cream stop on the island, WAY better than Cows. To say it's homey is an understatement. The ice cream shop is literally inside a historical house: The Holman homestead, which was built in 1855. The house is furnished with antique furniture, and you can sit in the downstairs living area to eat. The ice creams flavours rotate. We came here at the beginning of our trip, and at the end, and there were several new flavours. The "Tin Roof" was our favourite! The teens working at the shop for the summer are super friendly, even when it's busy. read more

Wherever you are on PEI, drive to Holman's now! You might as well order 2 things the first time and save yourself standing in line a second time. Awesome homemade old fashioned ice cream, floats, sundaes, and sodas in a cute Victorian setting. GO....go now!!!! read more

The best ice cream on PEI! We have visited several competitors, including two other highly recommended homemade, and we prefer Holman's through and through. They give a proper scoop (big, but not so big it ruins supper) for a fair price. Their flavors are delicious with a mix of familiar, seasonal, and an oddball for the adventuresome. The staff was very friendly, the facility is clean and beautiful, and they have a well maintained Victorian garden with a smattering of seating should you choose to sit outside. Do yourself a favor and stop by. Wednesday is their whacky flavor day if that's your sort of thing. read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour - Me overjoyed with my dish of strawberry rhubarb and brown sugar pecan brittle. Every flavor sampled was exquisite. - Desserts Near Me - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Absolutely amazing! Going to Holman's was a must do for our trip to PEI. A really nice selection for flavours served by excellent and helpful staff. This ice cream is probably the best I have ever had - and I've had a lot of ice cream . Traditional and less traditional flavours for the more adventurous. The ambiance of the ice cream parlour is part of the charm. And being able to sit outside in a beautiful garden at at campfire was amazing. Three out of our group of four went back for a round two even tho they had to wait through a pretty long line again. Prices are very reasonable compared to other places. We all know the big player in ice cream on the island - and Holman's is so much better. LOnly recommendation would be some non-dairy options that aren't sorbet. Sorbet is great but it's not ice cream. But regardless this place is great and well worth the trip to Summerside. read more

Holman's Ice Cream is the best. Everything is homemade and delicious. I have never had a bad flavour they are all delicious and the atmosphere is 2nd to none. read more

While staying in PEI I made it my personal mission to find the best icecream on the island and I can confidently say that Holman's was absolute perfection! We had made the drive to Summerside to check out Spinnakers Landing and the icecream there was pretty disappointing - funny enough it was the girls working the icrecream shop there that told me Holmans was the best. I'm so glad they were honest with us! I made the rookie mistake of not getting a waffle cone as I opted for the 5 scoop sampler to try as many flavours as possible. Luckily my husband went back after we finished our 5 scoops and ordered a waffle cone - it's a taste not to be missed. There's something very unique about the texture - thin and crisp but also flaky and sweet. They also have some pretty cool looking milkshakes which we will try on our next visit to PEI. As if the flavours aren't enough to knock your socks off, the indoor and outdoor seating is really lovely. I'm giving them a perfect review but if I had to suggest one thing for future it would be to add an espresso machine :) read more

We got it suggested to us by the lovely women running the used book store and we decided to stop in. The decor is adorable and it creates a very.... Anne of green gables vibe. The ice cream was the best I had on the trip, better then cow. The outdoor seating was very convenient and the garden area was well kept. Overall, a very good place to stop! read more

If you are ever in Summerside and you want some amazing ice cream, go to Holman's. They have the most local ice cream in the world!

Best Ice Cream Ever! Lots of unique flavors. Hard to pick just one! The sampler platter is a perfect choice so that you can try more flavors. Atmosphere is wonderful. Owners and staff are very passionate about what they do. read more

"Life changing ice cream" - daughter. Went to this place 3 out of 5 days we were on PEI. It's that good. Better than COWS. In addition to the amazing ice cream, the service was quick and friendly and there's plenty of seating. Blueberry and chocolate were the family favorites. read more

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour is amazing. The ice cream is better than Cows and the atmosphere takes you back 50 years. I little hard to find, but worth the search. read more

Read about Holman's and had to try it on our trip to PEI this year. The ice cream was fantastic and the server was enthusiastic and friendly. We were dithering over the flavours so he suggested we order split single scoops so we could have two flavours each. An excellent suggestion! The ice cream is homemade and maybe the best I've ever had. They had a seasonal pumpkin spice that was heavenly. They make fresh waffle cones that are tasty and would be a treat alone. The historic decor and great seating choices are a bonus. Worth the drive if you are on the island. read more