Jay Gee&#x27;s Ice Cream

Very good I've cream, but it is not open in the winter even though Yelp say it is open.read more

Service was super nice but the soft serve was very flavorless. The cake batter wasn't super tasty…read moreeither. I'd suggest jay gee's before going here again.

SALEM

Maine Black Bear ice cream with extra walnuts (one scoop)

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Ice cream brings me Joy!!!

Hawksies Ice Cream

3.8(36 reviews)

2.0 mi

Hawksie's serves the best Homemade Ice Cream around. There are too many flavors to count and they…read moreare always adding new options. Did I mention 16% Butter Fat?!? Indulge yourself if you can spare the calories. They have picnic tables out front and the Dining Room is available if you prefer it. Portion sizes are generous and the Prices are very reasonable. Counter help is always friendly and efficient. Hawksie's is our go to place for year round Ice Cream treats.

The blueberry pie ice cream was phenomenal. The most blueberry flavor and pieces in all of the…read moreblueberry ice creams we've tried this summer. So many flavors to choose from. Sizes were generous and price average.

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The Barn Icecream

3.8(6 reviews)

2.5 mi

My new favorite ice cream place to go. There's enough flavor for you to pick out so you will find…read moresomething you like. This is cash only but they do have a ATM right next to the window.

Great ice cream and they staff was very friendly. Can't wait to go back again for more.read more

Small chocolate lover

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Purple Cow

Jay Gee's

3.7(85 reviews)

4.2 mi

Just keep in mind this Is a heavily teenage run business. I went for my friends birthday to have a…read moregood time, and asked if the mini golf was open and some girl with dirty blonde hair lied and told us to walk down to the arcade. When we walked away she laughed at us. The attractions were all closed. We went back and called her out and wasn't sure if anything was done after. She thought it would be funny to be rude to customers.

When you ask for a brownie sundae, you have to keep reminding them that it's called a brownie…read moresundae because it had it has brownie in it, stay away from some other guys that make ice cream cause they suck. They go too fast and don't pay attention to detail. Do you don't have a have to a rocket scientist degree or a degree in engineering to scoop ice cream for some people that work there don't get the basic point of that. There is brownie on a brownie sundae. That's simple. I wish I can give him a zero out of five if you pay for something, you should get it for overpriced ice cream

Kiddie chocolate soft serve with sprinkles

Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream Special

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Try a refreshing slush

The Beach Plum

2.8(116 reviews)

1.2 mi

I got a 10 oz Lobster Roll, and corn chowder, on the 4th of July, service was fast and the food was…read moreserved correctly. The place is as you expect- it is a chain- so it is open and bright. It is a family friendly casual place. The lobster roll was good, plentiful, and didn't have an over abundance of mayo, which was good. It was all claw meat, no tail, but that is to be expected. It was good. The only reason for the 4 was for the corn chowder. It was really starchy, and mostly full of potatoes. My picture has a few large bites missing- sorry lol

I like it here a lot and it's nice to have a good seafood place that's not by the coast. Staff are…read morevery friendly and helpful and the seating is nice as well. Amazing spot for outdoor seating in the summers. Would recommend to anyone.

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Glenn's Kreme & Kone

4.4(8 reviews)

4.1 mi

10/4/25 Great environment and great people!…read more Customer service is spectacular and workers are spirit lifting and bubbly!!

Awesome ice cream spot/lots of options and great service!…read moreThere are plenty of parking spots and chairs to sit around. Will def be back!

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Peach Tree Farms

4.5(43 reviews)

2.0 mi

Nice people. Good ice cream and slush. Peaceful setting…read moreplus goats. I don't have more to say but they want a lot of characters.

Their peach ice cream was very good. It was fun to see the animals as well. A nice, little ice…read morecream stand.

Butter Crunch in a Waffle Cone

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Dolce Freddo Gelato

4.8(143 reviews)

4.0 mi

I recently visited and was greeted by a young woman with the sweetest Italian accent. When she…read moreoverheard my mother and me speaking Spanish, she immediately switched to Spanish and began chatting with my mother, which was such a thoughtful and welcoming touch. She was incredibly kind and took the time to suggest flavors that my mother might enjoy. As for the gelato, it was once again top-notch! With so many flavors to choose from, it's hard to decide. Everything is made in-house and simply delicious.

Always a great variety of unique and standard flavors, I'm trying as many as I can and they've all…read morebeen delicious. This is a big hit with kids, great portions and friendly staff. There's a small area outside to sit and seating inside if you don't want to take your gelato home. I recommend the Sicilian pistachio and the Almond Joy, and anything chocolate!

Berry Good Sorbet and Orange Creamsicle

Huge portion. This is one scoop.

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Blueberry pomegranate and Passion fruit

Pica's Deli and Ice Cream

3.4(19 reviews)

2.9 mi

I saw their Apple Cider Donut Sundae on Facebook and was determined to get it. I was not…read moredisappointed at all! Apple pie soft serve, fresh whip cream, tons of caramel and a perfect apple cider donut! Before going I had read a few recent reviews and I was a bit hesitant to try them due to the apparent lack of customer service but I wanted to see for myself. What I found was yes they are lacking a smooth and quick ordering process but it's clearly local teens so in my honest opinion give them a break! They are doing great! We did have one tiny problem, while waiting for our ice cream we kept seeing these amazing looking sandwiches displayed above the deli. The problem was now we wanted one!! What started as an ice cream adventure became a backwards lunch. We ordered the brisket grilled cheese and fries. We both agreed this was by far one of the best grilled cheeses we've ever had. We are already planning on going back soon!!

Excellent sandwiches so big it took two days to complete eating it. The ice cream was deliciousread more

Apple cider donut sundae

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Triple crown

Maryann's Diner - Salem

3.8(507 reviews)

1.1 mi

Stopped in for breakfast! It's very retro setting and the staff was attentive and nice. The food…read morewas pretty great as well!

Always love the food there and the service of the waitress and waiters there. It is always packed…read morewhich is a good sign. Bathrooms are always clean and so is the diner

California omelette w/ white toast & home fries

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Coffee Float*

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Heather S.

157

6

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11 years ago

Super friendly staff and soft serve is amazing. They take great care of customers with allergies and keep the place fun and safe. There soft serve is gluten free and always wash there machine before scooping read more

Matthew A.

Elite 26

841

2385

1831

9 years ago

ALMOST $11.00 for 2 small (Baby sized) ice creams!!! Holy highway robbery batman. BUT the Apple Cider Doughnut flavor WAS quite the unique treat. read more

Elena L.

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6

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4 years ago

Awesome service! Ice cream is great! Great date night or family night out! Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

Alberto M.

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1

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7 years ago

Ice cream is great, but workers don't like to give napkins and a tray unless you tip

Pj B.

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2

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14 years ago

Great ice cream, great people working, definitely a fan!

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Despite geographically being further from my house, I think I like this Moo's location more than…read morethe one in my hometown of Derry. And I'll tell you why: the parking. See, if you're familiar with their Derry location, then you'll understand how annoying their parking situation is. I mean, it's practically non-existent, par from the 5 or 6 tiny little spots inconveniently situated a mere two feet from an otherwise busy street with active traffic. So basically if you park nose-in, have fun trying to back out safely without inexorably causing an unprecedented collision. Suffice to say...that isn't the case here in Salem. I may start coming here from now on if I'm driving from home. Because the ice cream quality is basically the same, 'cept I don't have to dodge cars whilst parking just to acquire the tastiest of ice creams. Oh, and I thought I should mention they DO accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards now. Or rather....they probably have for some time now. I read an earlier review that mentioned them only accepting cash and that they had an interior ATM on the premises. Never found that ATM though. But it didn't matter. That earlier review was over 7 years old. Yelp really oughta update the amenities section on this place. Anyways, the parking lot is big enough to fit a G6. So, if you want to go to a Moo's that's more accessible via car, come here. At least you won't have to stand in a line of people that damn near trails out into the middle of a busy street. What can I say? Sometimes it really is about the simpler things in life. Moo's in Salem gets 5 regular sized creamy Peanut Butter Cup ice creams out of 5.

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