My vegan friend introduced me to Vanderwendes. Years ago, she made me stop here on the way to the beach just to introduce me to it. She never bought a cone BUT she had some serious memories from her dairy eating days. Ever since her recommendation, it's been about a decade and I still have to stop here every time we go into Rehobeth . it's located in rural areas near Milton Delaware, but it's on the way to the beach. There's always a long line and it's for a reason. I am in love with the huge scoops they gave of ice cream and cappuccino crunch is my favorite flavor. They have several locations, but this one might be the best because it's a great rest stop and it has outdoor seating areas with cute little picture opportunities with cows to enjoy your ice cream. read more

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Good ice cream if you are traveling during the summer, long lines as everyone stops by here to get some frozen treats. Very large in size, wish they offer reasonable sizes. I had to throw away half of it, it is like 1000 calories per cone. read more

Vanderwende's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

Stumbled on Vanderwende's on a road trip to Ocean Coty from DC. Completely unexpected and enjoyed our visit with the cows! Super clean, friendly staff, and the prefect snack break. Ice cream was creamy and delish - loved the seasonal offerings! Apple pie was by far the best; they didn't skimp on sprinkles (for me) and they gave generous samples! read more

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Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. It was busy and hot but we got our ice cream fast. They have a little shop with seats inside and a pavilion with a wonderful playground outside overlooking the cows. Definitely a great roadside stop on the way to or from the beach! read more

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We pass by this place every time on the way to the shore. A few years ago, the prices were so low that I was so happy and laughed. I guess they took notice and adjusted the price accordingly over the years. Oh, no tax! This is Delaware! The ice cream portions are huge, so if you don't have a big appetite, stick with one scoop. The ice cream itself is really great, and the farm is absolutely beautiful. Vanderwende has worked on enhancing the scenery over the years, making it an even more pleasant place to visit. It's the perfect spot to take a break, use the restroom, and enjoy some amazing ice cream. If you're traveling from the DC metro area to the beaches, Vanderwende is well worth the stop. read more

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Looks smaller outside. Nice place to stop and enjoy your ice cream treat. My hot fudge sundae was delicious! The hot fudge was so chocolaty and good. I had the chocolate chip cookie dough and Butter pecan ice creams with the hot fudge and wet walnuts topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Oh they also sell cheeses and had assorted cheese curds. Yummy! read more

Vanderwende's - Small Sundae in dining area - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

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Amazing onsite homemade ice cream. Great service and they are quick! This place is phenomenal! Their waffle co e is also homemade and taste amazing. read more

Vanderwende's - Farm fresh ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

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Amazing service! The flavors are a good variety. The quality of the ice cream is chefs kiss. Do yourself a favor and go give it a try!

Ice scream, for Vanderwende's ice cream!! Delicious soooo many flavors to chose from, I just tried Turtle, give me more !! The young girls behind the counter know their ice cream, their ice cream is loaded they don't skimp, they were helpful and friendly will be back and I do recommend. Tom L. read more

Popping in for an update; we came here on our way back from the beaches in DE and I went for the shake this time. KILLER! Thick and flavorful, you get an extra-large straw to get all that creamy goodness! It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed; people seated indoors and out, a long line to the cash register and of course, the cows roaming about! They've started carrying other items for sale, like flavored beef jerky. It was expensive, but some of the best jerky I've ever eaten. The quality and service is still the same, so they keep their four stars. read more

Bottom Line: Homemade ice cream in a quaint store front with cows in view. My husband and I have driven past this cute ice cream storefront on multiple occasions and today was the day we finally stopped. On a cold March day we thoroughly enjoyed looking at the cows, admiring the quaint building and grounds including the farm in the distance and of course eating ice cream! We both got "one scoop" of ice cream which was a very generous portion that we could have shared. My husband had Cappacino Crunch which was a very firm, dense coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate crunchies in it. It tasted gourmet and almost like it had a swirl of honey in it. I had Peanut Butter Cookie Dough which was a vanilla base with peanut butter woven in and soft cookie dough chunks. Both flavors were creamy like a good ice cream should be but for whatever reason the Cappacino Crunch was firmer. We sat inside amongst the farmhouse decor and watched a steady of stream of people come and go with ice cream. You know an ice cream spot is good when there is a line on a cold winter day! The employees were friendly and helpful with recommendations and descriptions. My only regret is that I didn't bring my cooler to get some ice cream to go. read more

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Tough review to leave. I love their ice cream, but a small ice cream for $8??? Secondly, if you are at the counter, you would think someone would ask you if you needed help. Lastly, I do like the location and building. read more

Price is so high! The ice cream was $10 for two scoops! The ice cream also tasted slightly "gummy". Not a lot of chocolate flavors.

Had to stop for ice cream even though it was in the 20's outside. Just too good to miss on route to Ocean City. Also stocked up in $10 quarts and cinnamon rolls. Perfect bribes / gifts for dog Walker. Rule , never pass this place bye. Purchase 1 cone to share as it's huge! But added ice cream for when you get home so you don't regret 1 cone. read more

Vanderwende's - Birthday cake and peppermint! Life is good! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

At 8 PM, there was a long line of people anxiously waiting to get a scoop (or two) of delicious ice cream. You can also grab fresh dairy products (different types of milk including chocolate, which I was eyeing) for a reasonable price! The ice cream here is quite cheap! And their scoops are HUGE. My friend and I shared a double scoop for $6 which was honestly like 2-3 scoops of each of the two flavors we got. I really liked the banana fudge nut ice cream flavor, which had a strong and pleasant banana flavor and a solid crunch from the walnuts. Our other ice cream flavor was chocolate, which is a classic. The cocoa was high quality and it reminded me my love for chocolate. The ice cream was super smooth and overall not too sweet. The outdoor seating area had a nice vibe with a tent and fairy lights. In the horizon, you can see a lot of cows roaming around and having a chill time. I would like to thank those cows for the wonderful milk they provide to make this super smooth, creamy, and delicious ice cream. read more

Vanderwende's - Double Scoop was so big! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

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We were at Bethany Beach and told that we must try this place on our way home. It's worth stopping for! This place is as neat as a pin. The service is fast and friendly. There are so many choices! The icre cream is creamy and delicious. The servings are generous. I had the maple walnut and cherry vanilla. read more

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Vanderwende's Ice Cream Shop is a great little roadside attraction. We stopped at Vanderwende's on our drive back home from vacation. We needed to get out and stretch our legs after driving for hours. This shop has a lot of parking available. The parking lot is gravel not paved just to let you know but that was no problem. There are cute cow themed sculptures and a cow photo opp board for the kids. There is a swing set and slide for kids. You can walk over to look at the cows in the fields. Everything here is neat and clean and tidy. Inside the shop is spacious and clean. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. There is one restroom and it is clean but there may be a line for the restroom so just be prepared. Now for the piece de la resistance - the ice cream. The ice cream is omg sooo good. The prices were very fair too. We shared a double scoop in a waffle cone. The serving size was enormous for only $6. We tried the Cookie Dough and Holy Cow. The Holy Cow ice cream was my choice and it was a perfect combo of vanilla and chocolate and candy bits mixed in. This place is a must stop if you are in the area! read more

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Absolutely worth stopping here! I had almond joy in a waffle cone. My wife was quite satisfied with her black raspberry selection! Service was good. Indoor seating with Plenty of parking We are repeat customers read more

While the prices are moderate, the delightful taste and overall experience certainly make it a worthwhile endeavor.

We used make sure to stop here every time we came this way (which was regularly). Unfortunately, the last time we visited the prices had skyrocketed! $8 for a scoop of ice cream is too much. We now regretfully drive by without stopping. read more

Delicious ice cream. The prices are very reasonable and the serving sizes and service are very generous. read more

Vanderwende's - Orange Dream Kids Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

As previous comments mentioned, the cost of their 1, 2, 3 scoops has more than doubled since our last visit. The scoops are generous, but to charge $8 for a single scoop is too high, as it used to cost around $3, which was very reasonable. Not sure why it increased so much. The ice cream is very good, although rocky road doesn't have regular marshmallows and instead has marshmallow cream? Overall, we will think twice about stopping there in the future, since they have taken the pleasure out of it with the high prices. read more

This is my second time stopping by this shop mid-road trip and I gotta say, it's a must visit! You get to see the cows(from a distance), eat icecream, and take pictures with their cow statues & photo board where you stick your head into the cut out. There's also a restroom, which is great for those long car rides. I've only been in the winter, and it's surprising how busy the place is. I wonder what it's like in the summer. The $6 sundae is a massive amount of icecream. It's 2 scoops of whatever flavors you choose with whipped cream and a cherry. I arrived right before a rush, so for mine the whipped cream and cherry was forgotten, but it was quickly added when I asked. I shared mine with a friend since it's so much icecream. Definitely delicious though. I don't recommend the gummybears as toppings because the coldness of the icecream makes them really tough. That's probably at any icecream place so that's just a lesson learned on my part. The Oreo toppings were a yummy crunch at the bottom of my cup. The mocha almond fudge and apple pie flavors were good choices! They went well together. read more

Vanderwende's - Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

Simply delicious. We were rushing back from the beach and were told we had to stop at Vanderwende's. I ordered a chocolate milkshake so I could enjoy it while we were driving. The ice creamerista put four huge scoops of chocolate ice cream into a large cup, added a dribble of milk, and shoved the cup into a mixing machine. The result was the creamiest, tastiest shake I can remember. It's a little weird because if I had ordered just the ice cream, it would have cost me lots more. Next time I'm passing through, I hope to have enough time to enjoy one of their sundaes and if I'm still in a hurry, it'll be another shake... no question. read more

Vanderwende's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

Best ice cream on the shore. Excellent location for travelers to the beaches. The service is fantastic, and usually fast despite long lines at times. The location also boosts an outdoor eating area, and some small play sets for children. Overall, a great family experience. For those view looking for variety there is also a lot of ice cream flavors, along with seasonal selections. They also have a small on site store for apparel and other local products. read more

SOOO GOOD I go here all the time and it's a perfect date idea. The cows are even chilling in the back.

Great tasting natural ice cream staff is very friendly servings are very large. Wide variety of flavors they even have a dog sundi read more

Impressed with the size of scoops, price, options, cleanliness, environment, and flavor. Our kids really enjoyed this place too.

I was told about this gem by a local and since I was in the area I decided to try them out and boy was it worth it ! Their ice is divine ! Vanderwende's is family owned Farm and creamery that makes small batch ice cream that is big on flavor and serving size. I got a single scoop cone Of cookies and cream for $5! Which was huge' it was really 3!! Big scoops I had to ask for a cup and spoon because I knew it was going to take awhile to eat it all! I also opted For the homemade waffle cone. My goodness their ice cream is so rich , creamy, smooth and Flavorful I did not want it to end ! I Ate my cone so slowly. The staff were patient and kind answered all my questions without being hasty, and tried my best to have my choice made by time it was my turn lol but that was an epic fail.. it was so many delectable flavors to choose from. They also Have local homemade baked goods, butter , milk and Other tasty treats. I will Most definitely stop by again and next time I Will be bring a few quarts back for my freezer! read more

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Stumbled upon here on our way to Ocean City. Waffle cones are homemade. Ice cream is as fresh as it gets... lots of options. Very generous scoop size... a single was huge. It was a welcome little treat leaving just over an hour to reach our destination. read more

Great stop on the way to Rehoboth or Ocean City!! We saw it when we were driving and had to stop because it looked so cute from the outside. The ice cream definitely did not disappoint!!! The strawberry was one of the best strawberry ice creams I've had!! They also have a bathroom for the public if you need a bathroom stop! Seating available both indoors and outdoors! Definitely recommend this place to everyone driving by!! You can even see real cows in the distance. read more

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Vanderwende's - Menu - 07/2024 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

Absolutely delicious ice cream and shakes. I always stop here on the way back from the beach. Tons of great flavors to chose from, I love chocolate ice cream or mint chocolate shake. After you get your ice cream, enjoy eating outside while watching the cows. Farm fresh! Only qualm is that employees were not wearing masks. read more

Vanderwende's - Mint chocolate shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

Required stop on the way to and sometimes from the DE beaches! Amazing homemade ice cream from on site cows. One scoop is about huuuge! And can be more than one flavor. And the prices? From about 1984. You will regret missing this place! read more

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The best ice cream I think I've ever had. Super creamy, served at a good temperature so it's not icy or anything. Great selection of flavors and seasonal options. They also sell some local products, milk, cheese, other sweets. Definitely stop in read more

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Have always loved stopping here. Until now. The rudest girls working here right now. Must've lost our order of 4 somehow. Served about 4 groups behind us before we said something. They just rolled their eyes and printed it. Served one more group and then made ours. Proceeded to drop on the counter in front of us in frustration. No apology no nothing. When asked what happened the response was "not our fault". Our kids love the ice cream here. Hopefully these girls find another job doing something they enjoy, not working with the public. read more

Best ice cream ever. Cherry vanilla was so creamy and tasty. Size was surprisingly large.

Great service, super nice people and the the ice cream is so great!! One scoop was HUGE!! read more

Vanderwende's - Hot fudge sundae with a waffle cone! So good. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware

We stopped here on our way home from Ocean City and I'm glad we made the stop! My husband ordered the rocky road on a sugar cone, my son ordered the birthday cake, and I had a mix of Annie's apple pie and Holy Cow which had peanut butter cups and fudge swirled in vanilla ice cream. We all had one scoop which was a large portion! We were all satisfied travelers and made rest of the car ride home more enjoyable. We hope to be able to stop here again in the near future. They even offer farm fresh cheeses, milk and other goodies and snacks. Definitely a must try if you love creamy ice cream. read more

Drove by Vanderwende's on a road trip to Rehobeth Beach and so glad we stopped. Delicious and fresh ice cream. You can see the cows grazing on the farm and it's a cute shop. I had a peanut butter fudge and the hubby a coconut ice cream. The coconut ice cream had lots of fresh coconut pieces inside. Highly recommend! read more

Vanderwende's - Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bridgeville, Delaware