delicious homemade ice cream with a pretty great flavor selection. A bit boring, but I understand the market here is much more family centered than experimental, there is much more room for creativity with their specials. Lady Bug was cute, and so were all the others, but boring. Even having strawberries in the ice cream with the chocolate would've made a texture and flavor difference. Also the butter crunch did not have anywhere near enough butter crunches :( Staff was wonderful, and the option of all sorts of different nuts as sundae toppings was important to me as a long time ice cream employee - everybody has their favorite toppings and there's so few places you can specialize! read more

Martel's Ice Cream - Butter crunch Sundae n lady bug - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

So I think the opinions of this ice cream establishment is all about preferences. It all really depends on what kind of ice cream you are looking for. The flavors here are many and they churn their own ice cream which gives it a thicker and denser consistency than your typical creamy and smooth ice cream. I got the vanilla with fudge swirl and it was very good and my wife got the M&M one and she liked it yet thought it was a little too thick. We really didn't get a chance to see what the service was like as they were very busy but they were quick with all the people ordering. Lastly there isn't a lot of room to sit and chill and eat your frozen treat but you can go behind the building to play some putt putt golf. Also it is a little pricier. We got two small one scoop cups and it was $12 but that is to be expected with OOB and Funtown Splashtown right around the corner. Enjoyed it and if we are back in the area, we may come again. read more

Allergens not marked in the menu, and staff aren't familiar with what is in what. Honestly this is basic stuff and it should be considered rude to not do it. read more

Drove over here on a hot Saturday afternoon for some mini golf. Had no idea there was an ice cream shoppe here as well which was a welcome surprise. Opted for the Peanut Butter and Maple scoops on a large waffle cone ($6ish). The peanut butter flavor is great - intense all the way through, going well with the cone. Maple is more subtle but sweet forward. Cone is thin, so it can melt through the bottom a bit if not finishing quickly. On the plus side, they also let you eat the ice cream on the course. Service can take some time as they do get a bunch of orders on a hot weekend. Good place to try if wanting to play some holes too. read more

Martel's Ice Cream - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

It's hard to mess up ice cream in my opinion. Martels doesn't mess it up, but I wasn't impressed. I had high expectations as it always seems busy, but the texture was... too ice crystally. Like it had melted a bit and refrozen. Lots of options, maybe I'll try again. I had cherry vanilla. Inclusion of cherries was great, but there weren't enough in my opinion. Waffle cone was fresh- ish. Tasted like made that day, but not a great flavor, nor "fresh"/ warm enough to compensate for lack of flavor. Outdoor walk up window. read more

My husband and I were on the hunt for some ice cream. I was surprised that so many ice cream places were closed or closed by around 8. We probably drove around for an hour looking for ice cream. We passed this place and drove up about 9:02. All the lights were out and we figured we missed this one by a hair. Turns out they closed at 9. Well as we had drove up to look, someone from the inside motioned to us to come up and that they would still take our order. The ice cream was good. Most of all we were impressed by the kindness to take us even though there was no question that it was closing time. Hats off to a business that goes above and beyond to serve their customers and potential customers. read more

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I stumbled upon Martel's when driving my youngest son to work at Funtown. Martel's can often look crowded from the front, don't let that steer you away, there is plenty of room! The ice cream Martel's makes their ice cream in house and it is VERY good ice cream! They have a variety of special flavors, like the vanilla packed with rainbow sprinkles (a kaleidoscope for the eyes!). If the line on the front porch is too long, go inside and order! The food Martel's also sells a small but mighty menu of sandwiches, which has come in handy a few times! They have various Maine italian sandwiches, tuna, and blts (to name a few). Their sandwiches run around $5 and are fresh and filling. They also serve sandwiches all through the day, until they close at 10. Thank you! The shop/super cool jukebox If you walk in on the right of the front porch, the inside of the shop has a large counter for ordering, and small tables in the back. There is also a bathroom, and the COOLEST 1958, fully functioning juke box! 25 cents will get you 3 plays. The choices are old school, BUT you get to watch the record and needle come out to play your tune. My ONLY (small) complaint about the juke box is that the volume is turned down so low, that it can be hard to hear the music! The mini golf Don't know. I LOVE mini golf, but still haven't made it to the back of the building. Looks fun though! read more

Pleasant staff, speedy service, excellent maple walnut. Will return! read more

We only did mini golf, no ice cream. It was fun, kid friendly, but could have been cleaner. read more

Martel's Ice Cream - the front of the store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

Martel's Ice Cream is a very popular place to go for homemade ice cream and fresh fudge. It's conveniently located across the street from Funtown USA, where I spent a lot of time as a kid. Martel's offers over 50 hard ice cream flavors including limited edition flavors and sugar free flavors. The ice cream is pretty good! My favorite flavors are Coffee and Chocolate Raspberry Delight. Cones, cups, sundaes, frappes, banana boats, floats, ice cream soda, Zach-Wich (cookie/ice cream sandwich), Tyler Bar, and soft drinks are offered. Hand packed ice cream pints, quarts, and half gallons are also available. The prices here are fair for the area. Cones are offered in kiddie ($1.85), small ($2.75), medium ($3.25), large ($3.75), sampler ($4.15), and waffle cone (add $0.75). A 3 scoop Banana Boat is $4.85 plus tax. Frappes (one size) can be made thin ($3.25), medium ($3.85), thick ($4.25), and x-thick ($4.65), but I recommend having a thick shake at a minimum since the medium is on the milky side. (NOTE: 2008 prices before tax). There are outside takeout windows (ice cream treats only) in front of the building. Inside, there's also an indoor counter serving ice cream, fresh fudge, and Italian sandwiches, and a small assortment of Maine gifts and postcards. There's also Miniature Golf in back of the building. NOTE: Cash or personal checks accepted, no credit cards accepted. HOURS: Sun-Thurs: 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat: 11AM-11PM read more

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Charges a 4% fee for credit card usage! §8-509. Credit card and debit card surcharge prohibition 1. Surcharge prohibited. A seller in a sales transaction may not impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means. For purposes of this section, "surcharge" means any means of increasing the regular price to a cardholder that is not imposed on a customer paying by cash, check or similar means. A discount or reduction from the regular price is not a surcharge. read more

The BEST ice cream can be found here. I just moved back from Southern California, and it's like impossible to find homemade ice cream there (surprisingly). One of my first stops back in Maine was Martel's. The coffee oreo ice cream is my absolute favorite. read more

Martel's Ice Cream - Medium Coffee Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

My kid loves it. So many flavors to choose from. There is a mini golf playground for kids to play (for parents to take a break)

Back again , for another stop on our vaca. Blueberry ice cream just back on the menu. Not frozen berries that are added in as in an ice shop in York . Oh my ! Our granddaughter had dragonfly combo of flavors she loved it ! Blueberry best in Maine gotta stop ! Gotta try anything on the ice cream menu , been coming since early 2000s with our kids ! Now grand kids . Now two mini golf courses as well!!! Thanks for the flavors , taste and memories! read more

Of the ice cream places in the area, I like this one the most. Their ice cream is more flavorful. Their scoops may not be as big, but you get more quality. read more

Perfect little mini golf course! lots of fun holes! very affordable as well read more

Martel's Ice Cream - a miniature golf course - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

Came out here the other day to check out the ice cream scene. I heard their pine nut ice cream was delicious, but I came here with a mission. I was looking for maple walnut. It was good, but it wasn't great. Everything else was great though. I think I'll find my maple walnut elsewhere, but I'll be back to try other flavors! read more

Martel's Ice Cream - Maple Walnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

In the mood for some quality, hard ice cream? Martels is the place to be. Every single one of their flavors are handcrafted and delicious. This is definitely a staple to my summer experiences. Not only do they have handcrafted ice cream, but they even make their own waffle cones, which will bring you to a place of ecstasy. Be preppared to drop some money though, as they are a bit pricier. It's so worth it though! As for the mini golf, that was more of an afterthought to make more money for tourists, as their mini golf course isn't anything out of the ordinary. If you are looking for amazing ice cream, check it out, but know that the mini golf is just average. read more

Martel's Ice Cream - Maine Mud - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Saco, Maine

Love their ice cream! So fresh and delicious! Love that I can get a kiddie size sundae!

Arrived at 802. Told they are closed to start mini golf. Hours on Yelp are 9pm. Kids started crying. Boy at counter said ok you can play ans charges full price but stated will stop us at 830 because he leaves. 822 he came on golf course to take our balls and said game is over. Martels thank you for the two kids crying in the back of my car the whole way home. Family friendly fun. read more

This was the best ice cream I ever had well deserved on the 5 stars... Ice cream doesn't taste like those artificial ones you buy in the store. And the staff was great.. read more

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I just can't seem to stay away from ice cream places. No matter how hard I try, I keep going to them!! Martel's is the local favorite. Everyone loves them! I can't say that I blame them. The ice cream is quite good. My mint chocolate concoction was quite tasty! This is very good ice cream, but not the best. Thus, if people are headed here, I'll tag along, but my favorite is Gonneville Farms! read more

My favorite place for ice cream. No place beats Martels. My favorite flavor is banana, hard serve and so delicious. They also have sandwiches, but I've never had one,I'm all about the ice cream. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great ice cream and fudge selection but only one frozen yogurt flavor so only 3 stars. Everyone enjoyed their treats but I would have liked a choice w the frozen yogurt. 8/12 Returned last week for ice cream and frozen yogurt. They have coffee and black raspberry cookie frozen. Speaking to one of the employees, they may discontinue frozen yogurt because they don't sell a lot. If they had other flavors I think they would sell more. How about something simple like chocolate? read more

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Great ice cream with mini-golf out back. Its hot out there so beware. The 18 holes are showing their age a bit, but for the most part are well maintained. Its an easy course and fun for everyone. One bother is the restrooms are in the front ice cream building a distance away. Prices are 9 adult, 8 kids, 7 seenyas. Of course i am a seenya. Its only been over 35 years since I played last in my other life. read more

Best ice cream in the area hands down. I've lived in the area my whole life and believe me I've tried all the ice cream spots. Nothing compares to Martel's. Huge variety of flavors for everyone's tastes, large portions, friendly staff, great location. You won't be disappointed. read more

Martel's Ice Cream in Saco, ME hands down has the best ice cream around that area. Used to go there when I was a kid, went there not too long ago and it was still as good. Local favorite. TRY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT! read more

Martel's makes a very good ice cream. I think Beil's is better, but if you are in the area and like good ice cream with a good selection of choices, this is a nice treat. read more

Quick stop in the afternoon with the kids. Course is very clean. Cute. Nothing fancy. 18 small holes but the kids enjoyed it. Few spots need a little maintenance. Typically mini golf. read more

Not worth it! Mini golf course is the most basic you can get. We were so bored we didn't finish the course. It's just green and a plant or maybe a rock for an obstacle. Ice cream looked good, but cash only so didn't get to try it. Wouldn't ever go back. read more

Wish they took credit/debit cards!!! Soooo want my ice cream but I never have cash! Ice cream will get 5 stars but no debit/credit brings it to 3! read more

I grew up with Jake and Donna, and you couldn't find two better people anywhere! Their ice cream is always on my "must do" list, whenever I get home to Saco, from PA where I now live! Best orange-pineapple ice cream on the planet! YUMMO!! read more

We have to stop here at least 4 times a year. Awesome homemade ice cream.They have cute special flavors that change every week Sometimes they list them on facebook. Also, they sell delicious homemade fudge. read more

WOW! Frozen pudding ice cream in Maine. My husband is from a town south of Boston where frozen pudding is a favorite. We look for it at every ice cream shop. These folks say they have it all the time. It is basically rum raisin with soft candied fruit. Delicious! read more

A kid and his mom came in from outside with a sundae and said it has the wrong topping. The woman working asked if he'd eaten any... he hesitated then his mom said "no" (so he probably had),then she took the sundae and put it in her freezer next to the ice cream they serve. I asked "are you keeping that?" and she said something about maybe an employee would want it. This disgusted me and I left without getting anything. Who knows what was done to that ice cream and she's putting it next to I've cream people will buy and on top of that is too cheap to give employees fresh non contaminated ice cream. read more

The ice cream was delicious,! However, the woman at the takeout window in the front had no personality and seemed to rush us (there was no one behind us). Kiddie size is truly a kiddie (barely even a scoop). This was okay for my kids, but I got a small and the small here was comperable to what Massachusetts ice cream shops serve as kiddies. So even with the excellent ice cream, the fair serving size, and (more importantly) the hospitality brought this down to 4 stars. read more

Martels is one the first and best signs of spring/summer in southern Maine! I love their ice cream and make it a point to go every year a bunch of times. They added mini golf a couple of years ago and its fairly priced too. For local ice cream few places can top these guys. They move the lines pretty quick and I've never had a bad cone or sundae. read more

My family and I visited the area for Memorial weekend and came across Martel's Ice Cream. My children played mini golf on the beautiful course behind the building and then we got some ice cream after our game. Although they seemed very busy, the staff were very quick and friendly. I got Coffee Oreo and it was the best I've ever tried. We will surely visit again the next time we are up. read more