Summer is just around the corner, which means Cape Cod Ice Cream Shops will be opening their doors for the season! Here is our list of Cape Cod Ice Cream Shops by town and when they are opening for the busy summer season coming up!
Katie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Phone: (508) 771-6889
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Monday – Thursday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Friday 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Located on Main Street in Hyannis, there is porch seating available at this retro ice cream shop where you can enjoy your ice cream creation.
Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream
Phone: (774) 392-2875
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday – Sunday 12:00 pm -10:00 pm
Smitty’s on Route 6A in Barnstable is just one of 3 locations around Cape Cod, which are located in East Falmouth and Mashpee where you can find their more than 45 flavors of ice cream.
The Brewster Scoop
Phone: (508) 896-7824
Opening Day: Memorial Day
In Season Hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Right next to the Brewster Store on Route 6A, you will find the Brewster Scoop which serves up ice cream from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it’s a Brewster tradition!
Cobie’s
Phone: (508) 896-7021
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
This is Cobie’s 72nd year in business, so they know what they are doing when it comes to comfort food and a great scoop of ice cream!
Buffy’s Ice Cream
Phone: (508) 945-5990
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: They are open 7 days a week from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Buffy’s Ice Cream is celebrating their 25th year in business downtown Chatham, where they are known for their delicious ice cream offerings and hot pink sprinkles!
Short ‘n’ Sweet
Phone: (508) 432-7464
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Open 7 days 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Jan and John Newton, the owners of Short ‘n’ Sweet are two former school teachers in Chatham that serve up delicious ice cream that was featured as a favorite ice cream shop by NECN this year.
Ice Cream Smuggler
Phone: (508) 385-5307
Opening Day: To be announced
In Season Hours: To be announced
The Ice Cream Smuggler has found their new home at 1555 Route 6A in East Dennis, to the delight of their loyal customers that go back year after year for their homemade ice cream creations!
Auntie’s Ice Cream Parlor
Phone: (508) 619-3174
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Located in the center of Dennis Port, Auntie’s Ice Cream Parlor is a popular stop while out shopping or after eating at the Red Nun located just a couple doors down.
Nauset Ice Cream
Phone: (508) 240-2649
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All ice cream served at Nauset Ice Cream, located on Route 6 in Eastham is homemade and made on site!
Ben & Jerry’s
Phone: (508) 255-2817
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Wednesday – Monday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Tuesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stop by the Ben & Jerry’s on Route 6 in Eastham where you can pick up a cone of your favorite cleverly named flavor of ice cream any day of the week.
Sundae School
Phone: (508) 430-2444
Opening Day: Memorial Day
In Season Hours: To be announced
A Harwich tradition located on Route 28 next to Ember, but when you go with your family to pick up your sweet treat remember that the Sundae School accepts cash only!
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
Phone: (508) 432-7355
Opening Day: April 14
In Season Hours: Sunday – Friday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm and Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Enjoy your delicious ice cream on the front porch amongst the fresh flowers, on the deck where you can hear the birds chirping and wind chimes chiming or inside where it is fully air conditioned.
The Local Scoop
Phone: (508) 255-0101
Opening Day: They are currently open!
Current Hours: Monday/Thursday/Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
At the Local Scoop you are welcome to create your own dream ice cream sundae with their variety of ice cream and yogurt flavors and assortment of toppings.
Ice Cream Café
Phone: (508) 240-0003
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Since the Ice Cream Café opened their doors in 1993, quality at a great price has been their goal and they have created a following because of their focus on the customer.
Lewis Brothers Homemade Ice Cream
Phone: (508) 487-0977
Opening Day: April 13
In Season Hours: Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Located right across from the Wharf, Lewis Brothers Homemade Ice Cream offers traditionally homemade ice cream, boozy ice cream, sorbet and milkshakes that keep people coming back every season.
The Purple Feather
Phone: (508) 487-9100
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Hours vary this time of year, but typically open 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday to Friday and 10:00 am – 8:00 pm on Saturday.
The Purple Feather has a little something for everyone, which includes their large variety of gelato ice cream, desserts, chocolates and savory options.
Savory & the Sweet Escape
Phone: (508) 487-2225
Opening Day: They are currently open!
Current Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open year round, Savory & the Sweet Escape offers a variety of homemade ice cream in addition to many other sweet and savory options!
Emack & Bolio’s : A Nice Cream Shop
Phone: (508) 255-5844
Opening Day: May 22 (weather permitting)
In Season Hours: To be announced
Check out this ice cream shop that offers some creatively named ice cream flavors. There are two other locations in Orleans and Chatham. Chatham is currently closed, but they are hoping to reopen some time this season.
Lil Caboose Ice Cream & More
Phone: (508) 398-1848
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Monday – Wednesday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm; Thursday – Sunday 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
The Lil Caboose is a retired train car that was turned into a kitchen that makes both hard and soft ice cream along with chili dogs, hot dogs and a variety of other munchies throughout the season.
Cape Cod Creamery
Phone: (508) 398-8400
Opening Day: They are currently open!
In Season Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Created in 2005, Cape Cod Creamery is known for producing a denser, less airy ice cream which is not only available in their ice cream parlors but also grocers all around the area.
Cape Cod Ice Cream Shops
Now that you have figured out where to find your dessert, check out where to find your breakfast pastry in our blog, “Best Cape Cod Bakeries” You can also find the best cup of coffee year round in our blog, “Cape Cod Coffee Shops Open in the Off Season.”
