I grew up on the North Shore where Richardson's Ice Cream is the most available. I've been to many places in and all around New England. I would like to consider myself as an ice cream connoisseur. Without any kind of bias, my heart and tastebuds will always come back to Richardson's. For each flavor profile, the flavor is genuine and rich. It is balanced with the right levels of sweetness. The creaminess and texture sings and dances in your mouth. I will always be a lover of any ice cream. But, Richardson's is hands down, the ultimate crown jewel of them all. Pure ice cream doesn't get any better than this. Don't believe me? How many other places do you often see the cows that the ice cream came from? read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - I love the person who packed this delicious quart for me - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

As usual the ice cream was amazing. Even though it was high of summer the lines moved fast. The location is very well maintained and there are plenty of things to do as well. read more

The best ice cream with the most flavor selections! The small is a huge scoop, and for those who can eat it fast enough before melting, the large is 2 gigantic scoops maybe close to 3. This place is highly competitive with Benson's but has far more flavors and far more windows to handle the customer load. The hot dogs are great too. And the take out ice cream is awesome! The milk is super good. I'll be back a lot more this summer, and by the way, they're open 365 days/year. Parking is good in the private lot. read more

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Treat yourself to this family fun place. They make the ice cream, so rich and creamy. The staff is very patient. While you are chowing on ice cream you can visit farm animals, play miniature golf or use the driving range. There are cool waterfalls, picnic tables and walking trails. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Kahlua brownie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Richardson's is known for their ice cream. For good reason! Their frozen yogurt and other treats are also delicious. We went here to try the frozen yogurt specifically (I'm already a fan of their ice cream). It was excellent! The chocolate chip mint, coffee chip, and moose-like tracks were each surprisingly flavorful and full of mix-ins. The lines are a bit chaotic and the parking situation is weird, so as long as your expectations are to enjoy a frozen treat outdoors, you will not be surprised. There is a store with take-home items available as well. Unfortunately dairy prices and ice cream has become pricey and this is no exception. I don't visit as often as a result. I might be healthier because of that, but oh, how I LOVE ice cream. Then again, many New Englanders do as this place is consistently busy year round. Tip: order at least one size smaller than you think you need. Even the kids size scoop is plenty for most. read more

Went today around 12:30 and parking was pretty packed and only got worse by the time we left at 2! I got the Milky Way ice cream and it was very good; lots of caramel. We got some watermelon sherbet too and that was refreshing. There are some goats, chickens, and cows you can look at, which my daughter enjoyed. As well as some mini golf and batting cages. Super easy to get to and nice on this beautiful day. read more

Hands down the best ice cream ever Always a good time visiting Richardson's Ice Cream for some good quality family time or an ice cream date. If you're feeling competitive, indulge in their mini golfing for some added fun with your partner. Then simply unwind, walk the grounds, enjoy the weather and indulge in some delicious ice cream with so many flavors to choose from. Pro tip, one scoop is enough for two people so be mindful when ordering. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Mini golf - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

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Visiting from Los Angeles, we had to ask a local what the best Ice Cream place around was. Wholeheartedly they recommended Richardson's Ice Cream. I was also told there would be cows & goats --- unfortunately the weather turned on us, and our furry (....I think......again Los Angeles) little friends were not available. The ice cream at Richardson's was DIVINE. My son had the bubblegum ice cream, and loved the gum pieces in almost every bite. I had the maple walnut and it was also amazing. Their portions were HUGE - almost bordering on "shareable" (I wouldn't but ya know....). Service was fast and friendly. A++++ read more

Such a fun weekend afternoon outing for the kids. Ice cream, baby calves, animals plus mini golf is right next door. There's plenty of of parking and lots of seating. We went on an unusually warm September Saturday afternoon and despite the huge crowds, we're able to park and enjoy the visit. There were lines, but they moved really quickly. I will say that service is as good as you can expect from teenagers who would much rather be somewhere else. Ice cream was delicious and portions were big! read more

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Well, we were on way back from Woodmans after a fried clam, scallops, lunch . We needed an ice cream desert. We never have visited Richardsons before have eaten their top quality ice cream at locations they sell to. Today was the day as not far off our road map . Well, the Richardsons visit far exceeded all expectations.... A great family outing spot too. The staff inside and outside windows all working conscientiously to keep the volume of people moving on a good weather Sunday . The girl who took my order was pleasant and energetic. I ordered a large sundae with french vanilla ice cream... 7.45 for a large sundae was a big pleasant wow ! She disappeared and I thought she forgot me... then she shows and I see why... this massive masterpiece of a sundae she created. I was looking for a tip jar ax she was deserving of a tip... But no tip jars... which show is more professional by owners. The sundae was twice my needed consumption; if I was near home... would have saved half for later...I was then committed to finishing... can't say enough about dense quality of this ice cream. I eat ice cream many times per week and consider my self experienced . Albeit... a lot of calories each week . I'll skip 2 meals for this sundae . In conclusion; 1/2 gallons or hand packed ice cream is way to go here . In conclusion; excellent well run operation and quality of ice cream shows the business owners know their business inside and out. This is worth the drive, ride, trip or whatever from wherever and not far from Boston. We will be returning for more sundaes , and 1/2 gallons to go... milk too read more

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Flavors - 3.5/5 Textures - 4.5/5 Presentation - 4/5 Value for Money - 4/5 Creamy, silky, fresh. Perfect everyday ice cream since it's not too sweet! The vanilla is pretty basic, the Salted Caramel Pretzel was great, although I thought it lacked mix-ins. Great balance of flavors, not too overpowering. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Salted caramel pretzel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

$5 for a scoop is crazy, but then you get like a solid half pound. It was fricken delicious, but so heavy I probably don't even need dinner. The inside was pretty cool looking, but there were at least 20 flies. One little fly trap would make it so, so much better. I got plain cookie dough, and it was great! I was too locked in trying to finish eating before it melted so I kinda forgot to take pictures. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream is likely what you get at all ice cream shops in MA, and it starts here. Really good!

i go to this place year round, cant beat the ice cream, nice for walking around seeing the cows, picnic tables, plenty of trash cans. bathroom outside and easily accessible. lg. menu, nice kids working there. mini golf on the property, i think that is open year round also as long as it is not covered in snow. (egg nog and egg nog ice cream during the holidays in the best!) read more

This place has the best ice cream also you get more bang for your buck. I got the peanut butter Reese's ice cream in a cup. It was absolutely delicious but I've had the hot fudge sundaes before too and it's always good to go out back and pat the cows or maybe a game of miniature golf. Don't forget to take the kids there. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Richardson's, but it unfortunately didn't live up to my expectations. While I enjoyed my scoop of Toll House Cookie enough, it wasn't worth waiting in the cold for. First of all, I was let down by the service at Richardson's. I ordered my ice cream in a waffle cone with sprinkles, but it was served in a cup without sprinkles. I was going to ask about it, but the waitress had already moved on to the next person in line and since it was a busy night, I felt it wasn't worth bothering someone. Also, Richardson's only has chocolate sprinkles, which isn't a big deal to me, but disappointing for the rainbow sprinkle purists in my family. The vanilla base of my ice cream was delicious, especially because it tasted fresh and real. However, the cookie pieces were stale and very dry. I found myself scooping them out to avoid eating them! Based on the 4.6 star average, I believe I just came to Richardson's on a bad day, and hopefully if I come on a day where they're less busy and I get a different flavor, I would have a better experience. read more

A staple for everyone who grew up in the Masconomet region. With the expansion of their farm, Richardsons is a great place to bring friends and family for an ice cream while having somewhere to walk around and talk. You can't miss with any of the flavors. German Chocolate Cake has always been my favorite. Despite looking busy 24/7 with crowds of people and not a lot of parking spaces, the lines actually move pretty fast and the crew members' customer service has been consistently top notch for the past ten years. read more

Loved that we stopped by at this location to get some amazing ice cream. We literally stopped about 30 mins prior to closing time and the lines were stilllll super long. The employee was very nice and he was able to get our order out quick. We ordered two banana splits and one butter pecan ice cream with a waffle cone. My butter pecan was one of the best I've had. The texture of the ice cream was very creamy and the flavor, ooh was the best. The waffle cone was also very good! The banana splits were huge!! These are big enough for two people to share. The line moved quick. We were able to find a picnic table around the corner. Definitely stop by if you're in the area! Its worth the stop!! read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Butter pecan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Great ice cream and the service is fast and professional!! Very clean and plenty of parking!! read more

Ice cream and yogurt are amazing here. You can see the cows and other various farm animals behind the ice cream shop. They have grocery items to go as well inside. The lines get looooong but it's worth it! You can go inside and order or order from the lines outside as well. Fresh milk and mix ins like fruits are so tasty. read more

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Close friends took us here as their favorite close to home ice cream spot, and both they, and these reviews, didn't lie! Wow! the line was out the door and the place was PACKED! But it moved fast. You could see why. When you see this many people you want to assume it must be good but hope it's living up to the hype, and it surely did! You can see how they've stayed around since 1695!!! Wow! They cracked the code and keep executing it and it's wonderful. All the ice creams and sorbets we got were out of this world delicious! I really liked the raspberry sorbet! It was a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness but felt like "cold stone creamery" but it was sorbet! Was wicked cool and wicked good! our other ice creams were great and was worth the wait. They have any flavor you could think of. It'd take effort to be disappointed here! The staff was polite, attentive, and friendly. Really nice establishment! I'd recommend anyone come from Near and far! The inside is spacious and they have a lot of parking! read more

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My roommate had told me about how great Richardson's was, so when I saw they had their ice cream at a festival in the North End, I knew I had to try it out! I got the Green Monster (mint base with Oreo and fudge) and Coffee Oreo. Both were delicious and had plenty of Oreo chunks. They also had a number of other flavors like Tollhouse cookies, in addition to the normal vanilla and chocolate types. The ice cream had just the right level of sweetness and creaminess, but wasn't overly decadent. I can't speak to the quality at the actual Richardson's storefront location, but the ice cream I had at the fair had the perfect texture and didn't melt too quickly! Overall, I recommend for a refreshing treat on a hot day. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Green Monster Coffee Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

The chocolate ice cream is creamy and delicious. Also had the frozen yogurt which was also amazing...

Richardson's Dairy Farm provides an inside look at the process of providing fresh ice cream. The Farm is huge and provides wide open space for cows, chickens, and goats to roam. There are a number of park benches and a wide open counter to select flavors from their expansive menu. The employees were quick and allowed customers to try multiple delicious flavors before ordering. The ice cream is thick and incredibly creamy. There is also mini golf, a driving range, and batting cages for fun. I highly recommend grabbing your ice cream and sitting down for a nice picnic with family and friends. With so much to offer, Richardson's is a great place to grab an ice cream. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Tollhouse Cookies and Cake Batter Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

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I think that is absolutely RIDICULOUS that Richardsons charges $5 more to hand pack an ice cream flavor that is not in their freezer. A "hand-packed" flavor in their freezer is $9.50 but to choose a less popular flavor costs $14.50. That's almost 50% more to choose your flavor. That is plain GREEDY. read more

The best of the best. I have never tasted some ice cream like Richarson's Ice Cream. My favorite flavor is Coconut Almond and Joy. read more

Horrible service, starting w the management. Will never go back. Do not recommend. The icecream tastes horrible. The worst part is that they do not care read more

It's our favorite ice cream in the North Shore. We probably come at least once a month. The kids working the windows are always wicked nice. They're efficient and kind. On a Saturday night in the summer, be prepared to wait in line but know the line does move pretty steadily. read more

With so many flavors at Richardson's, it was hard to choose just one, so I ended up getting two, cotton candy and crunchasaurus. Both flavors were great, but they did melt quickly. The cotton candy was sweet, and rich, but didn't have that artificial taste that you'd expect. There were pieces of candy for the added crunch. The crunchasaurus is a pretty blue color with chocolate swirls and chips in it that was also creamy and delicious. They also sell pints, half a gallon, and gallon-sized containers for you to take home your favorite flavor. I will definitely be back for more to try out more flavors and to take a pint or two home! read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Cotton candy & crunchasaurus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Amazing service. One person in our group had a food allergy and the server double checked to make sure everything was safe with our order. She was very impressive and did it all with a smile ! read more

Delicious, creamy, fresh ice cream. Excellent service. MASSIVE portions, especially for the price. I could only finish maybe half of my sundae and I can eat a lot of ice cream! We only tried the Crunchasaurus and the Maine Black Bear which were both amazing but I'm sure all the flavors are great. Beautiful grounds complete with a golf range and animal kennels we had a lot of fun on. :) read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Crunchasaurus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

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I stopped by Richardson's on a Thursday evening around 8:30 PM, and the place was poppin'! The batting cages, the mini golf, and the driving range next door were all packed, so I'm assuming these two businesses share most of their customers because the ice cream lines were packed as well. The outside ice cream lines seemed to go by really quickly, though, because they had adequate staff helping customers to speed things along. I skipped the outside lines and went inside to purchase pre-packaged take-home ice cream containers. The young guy who was stocking the freezer was super sweet and helpful in recommending flavors for me since it was my first time there. I got the Coffee Oreo, the Coconut Almond Joy, and the Blueberry Pie flavors, and all were a hit at home. Let me also say that the grounds of the establishment are beautiful! There are plenty of picnic tables for customers to sit at and enjoy their treats or the overall dairy, which includes cows, chickens, and goats for customers to look at. They also have a couple of large tractors which were a huge hit with all of the kiddos who were running around. There's plenty of parking, too. I feel like this is a great family-friendly place. I'll definitely be returning when I have out-of-town visitors. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Business hours as of 8/18/2022 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Soooooo delicious. They have long lines but it's totally worth the wait. Probably the best ice cream had. There are also cows around the property which is so nice. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

I love their ice cream but was really sad to learn they use red 40 and blue 1 dyes in their recipes :( being pregnant I won't eat these artificial chemicals. For local homemade ice cream I can go elsewhere without these harmful ingredients. The ice cream is good though. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Best ice cream in the world!!! The service, cows, and ambience are unmatched anywhere!!!

Checked this place out based on some recommendations! I bought a small (which let me try two flavors) oreo and ginger. The ginger had bits of ginger which I loved (it's a flavor you don't see often). You can definitely taste the creaminess of the ice cream but for me, I didn't get a strong oreo or ginger flavor. What's awesome is that they are a successful dairy farm! The service was helpful and with 10 windows, they can get through a ton of people in no time. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Small ice cream (oreo and ginger) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

One of my favorite places on earth. For a North Shore native, Richardsons is nostalgia. You'll find locals here on summer nights waiting in long lines, and eating delicious ice cream. I've lived around the country and still, nothing compares to Richardson's. It's a real working dairy farm and you can walk around and see all the cows (they have babies!) They have mini golf and driving range attached to the farm and it's always buzzing with activity and people on dates. Richardson's is pure wholesome fun. Truly worth a visit! read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

Can't go wrong going here ice cream is great mini golf great everything great all around. They supply ice cream for all of New England it's the best. read more

Good service, excellent ice cream. My kids and I come here every time we visit the New England area. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts

I go to Richardson's boat twice the week to buy milk and usually get a small coffee ice cream or maple walnut ice cream. Everything is very fresh and made on site. The people that work there are great. I enjoy just walking back to the car and sitting there and having an ice cream and relaxing. I highly recommend this place. What do you want? Just a simple coffee, ice cream, Sunday, frappe float or anything else. read more

Richardson's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Middleton, Massachusetts