The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Massachusetts — 2026

We compared all 891 ice cream shops in Massachusetts on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Cold Stone CreameryPlymouth Milkshakes

Mon-Sun 12pm-10pm

(774) 426-4068 Website View listing

#2 · Magoo's Ice CreamRockland

Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm

(781) 871-0210 Website View listing

#3 · Carvel ExpressNatick

Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm

(508) 650-0940 Website View listing

#4 · Ben & Jerry'sNatick VeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes

Mon-Thu 12pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9:30pm

(508) 650-5400 Website View listing

#5 · B's Ice CreamMarshfield HomemadeIce cream cakesMilkshakes

Monday-Sunday 1:00pm - 9:00pm

(781) 922-4062 Website View listing

#6 · J.P. LicksBoston VeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes

daily : 11AM to 11PM

(857) 233-2771 Website View listing

#7 · Christina's Homemade Ice CreamCambridge Homemade

Sun–Thu 11:30am - 9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am - 10:30pm

(617) 492-7021 Website View listing

#8 · Bedford Farms Ice CreamConcord Soft serveHomemadeIce cream cakes

Mon–Fri 3pm–9pm, Sat–Sun 12pm–9pm

(978) 341-0000 Website View listing

#9 · Broadway Dairy MaidEverett Soft serveGelatoItalian iceIce cream cakesMilkshakes

Sun 11:30am–10:30pm

(617) 389-3433 Website View listing

#10 · Cream - Ice Cream ShopAbington

Mon–Sun 12pm - 9pm

(781) 982-9400 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.