The best ice cream shop on route 109 for miles here's why: Firstly, everything is homemade with superb ingredients. Example: their chocolate walnut flavor is full of big pieces of fresh high quality walnuts, not those crushed pieces many places use. Their chocolate chip ice cream has big chunks of chocolate and natural vanilla that's creamy delicious. They always have a number of special flavors as well as homemade fudge! I would rate Black Cow 6 stars if I could! read more

Black cow is hands down my favorite local ice cream shop. All the ice cream is made on the premises. We have had black raspberry chip, Oreo, coffee Oreo (may have even been mocha), vanilla, licorice, maple walnut... and they have all been excellent. I enjoyed the licorice so much that I cannot wait for them to make it again this year. Our dog tried the doggy ice cream (banana slice peanut butter) and didn't like it... he how we loves the vanilla so we now get him a kiddie size when we got and he has several licks and we can save it in our freezer for the next time he wants some. He isn't spoiled too much, right?? Service is always pretty good but you do have some people who will give you more ice cream than others even though every time we have ordered the same sizes. It is cute inside - they have fudge and ice cream cakes available as well. Primarily I am ordering at the outside window though! Ample parking outside and never an issue getting a spot. read more

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A true millis staple! The Ice cream is homemade, fun flavors all summer, and there really is something for everyone (pup included!) I love their special flavors - I think they had a lemon cookie one earlier? And the 50% baked? But you can't go wrong with their transitional choco chip cookie dough. Also the chocolate dipped waffle cones make it! The staff is always so nice and friendly, and there is a cute sitting area inside and outside! read more

Black Cow Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Millis, Massachusetts

Excellent made-on-premises ice cream with a good selection of flavors and a generous scoop. Classic walk-up stand for a delicious summer treat. read more

Solid two stars. Ordered a regular with two scoops thinking it would have portions like most over the top type ice cream creameries. Instead got two tiny scoops drowned out by the regular sized cup. Think smaller than kiddie sized scoops. Lemon cookie tasted more like banana. The Kahlua chip didn't taste like Kahlua or chip. Might be homemade but they must use a premade base as it just wasn't very creamy. Would definitely not go back, way better alternatives in surrounding towns. Had high hopes and was disappointed. read more

I took a ride to Black Cow in Millis the other day only to discover they aren't open for the season yet. I go there once a week for my Chocolate Frappe (I do consider myself an expert) so I can't wait. I have had Frappes from many other establishments and they don't compare either in quality of ice cream or price or service. Also, you can sit outside at picnic tables and bring your pets or sit inside in the air conditioning when it's really hot out if you don't want to sit inside your car. Charlotte, the owner and her family and newlywed husband, do an excellent job of rotating the homemade flavors! It truly is a local, traditional drive up ice cream shop. Do yourself a favor and take the fam or just yourself for a delicious treat. You will not be disappointed. read more

Pretty good homemade ice cream in the area. The texture and richness of the flavor 5/5 Two scoops are ok not small but not generous amount either. Banana Oreo was pretty good! Never had it before. Black raspberry was awesome. They offer indoor seatings which is a plus. Service is ok. read more

Black Cow Ice Cream - Two scoops of ice cream black raspberry and banana Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Millis, Massachusetts

I got a chocolate walnut frappe, still sipping on it right now and it is HEAVENLY! My mom got a black raspberry cone, and my two kids got coffee ice cream on a sugar cone. My son dropped his cone literally seconds after it was handed to him, and they replaced it immediately, no charge, no hassle to my son! Ice cream is made here on premises. 5 stars! read more

Black Cow Ice Cream - Chocolate Walnut Frappe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Millis, Massachusetts

Good ice cream. Had chocolate dipped waffle cone and it was good. And my dog didnt like his doggie ice cream cup

Well-priced, clean, fast, picnic tables in the shade - we loved it! Might be the best chocolate ice cream I've had!

Greet service. The creamiest ice cream ever. And all kinds of Oreo ice cream. Chocolate Oreo. Banana Oreo. Old fashion Oreo. All kids of toppings and even homemade fudge. Ambience Reminds me of an old fashion ice cream shop. If you haven't been it worth the drive. I promise. read more

Props to this place for making their own ice cream! I loved the mud pie and salted caramel oreo flavors! The strawberry was icy and not creamy. The fudge was great though! I've only ever eaten at the window and i have never been inside. I don't know if you can even eat in there or if its table service idk. read more

Excellent ice cream! The black raspberry ice cream is fabulous! Always a friendly staff! Please don't forget to tip Cash! read more

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Best ice cream ever ! I know other people have complained about the price, but that comes from all the ice cream being homemade and not from a distributor like all the other places in surrounding towns. read more

Pretty good ice cream. All the flavors we tried were great - Coffee, Chocolate, Raspberry Sorbet, Chocolate Walnut, Mocha, etc!

Driven by this place 100 times as I live in the area. I actually stopped in for yhe first time this year and now this is my go to for my ice cream fix. They make thier own ice cream and it is awesome. Staff is friendly and the servings are a good value. Check this place out if your on Rt 109. read more

This ice cream was delicious and homemade. We are picky ice cream eaters from NYC. Among the best ice cream we've ever had!

They were really nice to us as a couple of out-of-staters grabbing ice cream 15 minutes after close... so delicious. Everything homemade!

We were visiting / babysitting our 20 month grandson in a nearby town and drove to Black Cow based on the great reviews. While our ice cream was enjoyed ( in particular my husband who thought the orange pineapple was the best he'd ever had), I was shocked they had no high chairs. It's not easy having a 20 month old enjoy his ice cream cone in an adult sized chair unable to reach the table ... though he did a pretty stellar job. There was plenty of indoor seating ... I just don't get it. read more

By far the best ice cream around! The ginger snap ice cream is to die for!! And they make the ice cream right on site.

Great ice cream, mocha chip was awesome(lots of chip), banana oreo was excellent, and brownie chunk was good

For a town in the middle of nowhere, there are surprisingly a good amount of ice cream options. Maybe they knew this is the only way to keep people (aka me) sane. Out of all the Ice Cream options in a 10 mile radius, Black Cow is my favorite. And that's not just because it's a key part of Meehan trivia. The ice cream is homemade. There is rarely any line. They have ample space indoor and outdoor, and ample parking. The flavors are delicious and each one better than the next. They have the good sprinkles. The only thing better would be if they actually had black cows on the property. Thank you BC for helping me keep sane in the middle of burb life. read more

Nothing special about this place and it has tasteless ice cream and boring flavors. I was told by people that swear by this place that it is the best around. Too bad they mean it is the best in Medway because there is not other competition. They have maybe 10 flavors and the sizes are decent but the ice cream tastes average and is just downright boring and not creamy. With about 20 ice cream places in this area, Ill pass on this one and drive up the road to Sandy's. read more

Do you hate milk, cream and sugar? Then why are you looking at reviews of an ice cream place? Oh you like sweet creamy goodness? Well then look no further than Black Cow! Always a good local favorite - they make their own flavors in house. I took my daughter here at the start of spring - she got the strawberry cream and I had a coffee Oreo. Seriously delicious with huge portions. A lot like another local favorite of mine - Kimball Farm Ice Cream. read more

Great ice cream, especially after the loss of Spruce Pond Creamery this is going to become 1 of my go to ice cream places.

Yes the ice cream is homemade check, the service is just average check, prices are just insane though for what you get. Seriously I know it takes some work to make it but it's not gold lol. There are plenty of other places that I know of that are way better and offer more in a serving. If your nearby and don't feel like driving then fine. But 4 dollars for a kids one scoop small is just wrong. read more

Ice cream is really good, but not enough flavors.... Had chocolate Heath bar last night, chocolate was very rich and chocolatty , but only 2 small pieces of Heath bar... VERY DISSATISFIED, POOR. Crescent Ridge in Sharon is heads over this place... read more

So many people have told me about Black Cow, I was expecting it to be GREAT. To be honest, some things were great and others were disappointing about this seasonal ice cream parlor along 109 in Millis. First, before I even start the rundown of this place, don't expect the restaurant attached in the interior of this place to be open. For at least a few years now, it's been closed and just vacant, yet still having a sing up from Route 109 and advertising on the building. Anyway here is the rundown on this place: PROS: -- Convenient Location: This really doesn't need to be explained. If you live in Millis, Medway, Medfield or the surrounding area, it's a convenient and close place to get ice cream, and one of the only options. -- Hours of Operation : Open 3pm-9pm Monday-Friday, and Noon-9pm Sat & Sun. Good hours for a local shop. -- Employees: Always friendly, attentive, and make everything correctly for any and all customers at the window I have seen. They are smiling and -- Ice Cream: Delicious. Flavorful, tasty and delectable. Plus, so many flavors available. Enough said? -- Outdoor Seating: Yes, there are tables around the side of the building, if that's something you are looking for. -- Variety: Ice cream selection is superior. Lots of flavors, lots of yogurt, and even sherbet. They also have smoothies, raspberry lime rickey's, ice cream soda, and lots of sundaes. Large variety for such a small spot. -- Jobs : Multiple people I know have said they hire at 15. If you have a son / daughter looking for a job, this might be the only place in Millis (and the surrounding area) to get a 15-year old a job. CONS: -- Expense & Value: Prices are pretty high and value is subpar. You could get a lot more, for a better price at TC Scoops down the road, or at most other ice cream shops. -- Business: Ok, it's not nearly as busy as Bubbling Brook or Crescent Ridge (the two MAJOR ice cream places in the area), but it gets busy on weekends, so be prepared to have a wait at some points in time. Overall, it's a GOOD place in the area, and I will come back, but I prefer TC Scoops in the Medway Shopping Plaza for the pure purpose of never being too busy and always getting more. Check it out sometime you're driving along Route 109. 3 stars for Black Cow. read more

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Family tradition to split a cow bucket every summer... ice cream is sensational and flavors always changing..expensive but we get around that by sharing read more

A must stop if you're headed to Medway Lumber, across the street. Favorite flavors are oreo and mint chip. We always buy it in quarts. Also, they have little frozen yogurt cups for dogs, which is far too indulgent, but funny. And the dogs like them. read more

Phantom Gourmet praises this place for a reason! Even though it is located in the small town of Millis in-between a bunch of industrial companies it is a shining star!! Where else can you get homemade ice cream where they use a whole SLEEVE of oreos?! Or supremely generous portions for that matter. From Phantom's Review: "Ice cream lovers stay till the cows come home for flavors like Red Raspberry Truffle, Orange Chip, and Crème Brulee. The Smore ice cream tastes just like that campfire classic, with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate chips mixed into chocolate ice cream." This place will make you think you've died and gone to ice cream heaven!! Will have to wait until April to enjoy the savory tastes of Black Cow though.... since they have closed for the season *tear* You can bet I will be there in April for the return! They also have a pizza place in the works. Will be really cool to have pizza and ice cream all under one roof. Now if only they stayed open year-round!! read more

Moved to the area almost two years ago, and found this gem shortly thereafter. WOW! If you like homemade ice cream, you'll love the Black Cow. Decorated like an old-school sodapop, with a friendly staff, The Black Cow is definitely worth a visit. Three dozen or so flavors, each as creamy and delicious as your favorites from chains like Coldstone or Friendly's. And, it's a Phantom Gourmet Hidden Jewel, which doesn't hurt. I highly recommend the Mint Patty. read more

Just had a bowl of Chocolate Ice cream purchased last summer on last day of season. The last of my two quarts, that were hiding in rear of freezer. Damn good stuff. Can't wait for April reopening read more

Best ice cream in the area. I used to prefer Kimball's but their ice cream is not what it used to be. Black Cow's ice cream is super creamy, not too sweet, great texture and flavors. I love the gingersnap! They make thier own fudge. Also good cup size selection. Place is great and service is good. I just wish there were trees to sit under. read more

It's quite expensive, but you get what you pay for. Homemade ice cream in many delicious flavors. A summer ritual.

Quite simply, the best hand made, small batch, ice cream in Massachusetts. Period. Using only high butter fat cream and incorporating very little air this is the definition of hand made, small batch ice cream. While all of the usual flavor are available, take a chance and try one of the weekly "special" flavors. Among those, the "sweet cream with cranberries" is a classic combination that harks back to the hand churned ice cream we used to make on those hot summers evenings using fresh cream from the local dairy. Mind blowing. Is it expensive, surely. Is it the worth every penny: undoubtedly! read more

Oh sweet jesus, I love me some Black Cow! This stuff is just creamy heaven. I loved the peanut butter oreo ice cream. Everything is fresh and tastes like it's made with all natural ingredients. I go to the one in Natick on 135 (not listed on Yelp for some reason). Definitely worth checking out, way better than all the chain ice cream stores. read more

We loved it here. Very friendly service and ice cream was delicious! They had outdoor seating in the front and picnic tables in the back so it's basically dog friendly outside :) read more

Really great little ice cream place that I got to try when visiting friends in Holliston. From the outside, it's rather unassuming, but the inside space is super cute. The ice cream was delicious! I had banana oreo and gingersnap, and both of them were delectable, down to the last drop. Black Cow has a lot of unique flavors, as well as the standards. My boyfriend is a huge homemade ice cream fan, and he raved about his as well (Kahlua chip and something to do with mud...mud pie, maybe?). The fudge, displayed on a counter inside, also looked amazing, but I was able to resist, since I had completely filled myself up with ice cream. Definitely on my list to try for next time! read more

I think I've tried most of the coffee heath frozen yogurts in Eastern MA, and the Black Cow has the best, hands down. I love that their yogurt tastes like premium ice cream, and the huge toffee pieces are a great addition to the smooth coffee frozen yogurt. read more