This charming, local ice cream shop is a favorite in the community. We stopped by after dinner at a…read morerestaurant. We intentionally declined dessert at the restaurant with the intention of visiting this cozy ice cream shop. The interior is very small and a line easily forms outside of the front door. We ordered butter pecan and caramel pistachio. I really enjoyed the creamy texture and the mild caramel flavor of my ice cream but the pistachios seemed a bit too soft. Nevertheless, overall I loved my choice. The hubs enjoyed his butter pecan but said that his socks weren't knocked off. He felt as if his ice cream texture was a bit off. I loved the relaxing vibe and community spirit. There was also a lovely variety of flavors, including a dairy-free option. They also give away free fast-acting "Lactaid"-type tablets. I would definitely return!

Cute little ice cream shop in downtown Frederick. The space inside is pretty small, so several…read morepeople were waiting outside while orders were being placed, but the line moved steadily. There was only one employee working when we visited, but he handled everything with a great attitude. He was friendly, polite, and never seemed flustered despite staying busy. The ice cream itself was delicious, and the portions were generous. I got the butter pecan, while my daughter enjoyed the chocolate love and mint chocolate chip. Both were flavorful and hit the spot on a warm day. My only disappointment was that they didn't have a traditional cookies and cream flavor. The only option was a coffee Oreo version, which wasn't for me. Other than that, they had a nice variety of classic flavors, several cone options, and basic toppings. Overall, a great little local ice cream shop with friendly service and generous scoops. We'd definitely stop by again.

Stopped by for a Saturday afternoon treat with my sibs, and we were not disappointed! The employee…read morewas super friendly and offered us samples to help us choose our flavors. The indoor space is a bit small, so it can get crowded, especially if there's only one employee on duty or raining. Lots of outdoor seating! There's also a fun pinball machine with prizes, including free soft serve if you win a pool ball prize! There's also fudge and chocolate candies sold, instead of ice cream

Thank you Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream for satisfying my sweet tooth! The ice cream here was…read morefantastic! It felt very old school with creamy rich flavors. The prices were old school too in the best way possible- two scoops for $6 feels like a steal! The inside is small- there's no room to do anything but order. But they have tons of ice cream flavors so there's someone for everyone. At the end by the register they have fudge and other chocolate treats as well. They have a decently sized patio area in the back that I'm sure fills up on busy days but has a bunch of room. I want to come back and try some of their other options when it's warmer!

How did I make it to nearly 50 years old before discovering Biscoff Cookie Butter? Honestly, I feel…read morelike I wasted decades of my life living in complete ignorance. I ordered the Biscoff Cookie Butter milkshake at Swirls Ice Cream Shop in Frederick, Maryland, and I am not being dramatic when I say it gave me goosebumps and made my toes curl. One sip and suddenly I understood joy on a spiritual level. It was creamy, rich, perfectly blended, and tasted like angels crushed up caramelized cookies and decided to bless humanity. I genuinely sat there questioning every life decision that had not previously involved Biscoff. But Swirls isn't just about incredible ice cream and milkshakes, the place has personality and it's cute. On many Saturdays they host fun events that make it feel like a community party instead of just an ice cream stop. One weekend they had Elsa and Olaf from Frozen hanging out with kids, another time they had a beekeeper featuring honey milkshakes because apparently these people wake up every day asking themselves, "How can we make life more magical?" Mission accomplished. Swirls is the kind of place that reminds you simple things can still absolutely delight you. Great people, creative flavors, fun events, and a Biscoff milkshake powerful enough to alter brain chemistry. 11/10. My life can now officially be divided into two eras: Before Biscoff and After Biscoff.

We were looking for something sweet after lunch and decided to try Swirls. Small shop with an…read moreextensive product offering. Not a long list of ice cream flavors, but the ability to add from a pretty solid list of toppings / extras made each order even tastier. The staff was very helpful.

Like being in universal with the butter beer! Delicious and amazing. So many fun candies and many…read moreyou can't find in mainstream stores . A lovely place

The Pop Shop is one of a kind, in the best way. Tons and tons of sodas to choose from; quirky…read morecandies and snacks; ice cream; and a divine selection of vegan items. This is one place where truly everyone is welcome, and that's a pretty big draw. Service is always with a smile, too. Don't forget to pop down the inside stairs to check out an even wider selection of snacks.

4/5 My husband and I…read moredecided to stop by this cute gelato shop in Middletown around 1:30 PM on a Sunday. They had just opened at noon, so we were excited to be some of the first customers and check out the flavors of the day! The young lady working was super friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed happy to be there--which made our experience even better. She kindly offered us samples of several flavors, which helped us narrow down our choices. I ended up going with a scoop of Piña Colada and something new to me called Candy Dream--a purple gelato that surprisingly tasted like strawberries. Super refreshing and different in a good way! I got mine in a waffle cone, but was a little bummed to find out it was the last one already--only an hour after opening. My husband had to go with a sugar cone, which was still tasty, just not his first choice. We originally came in hoping for chocolate, peanut butter, or salted caramel, but learned they rotate flavors daily--so what's on the menu board isn't always available. Just something to know ahead of time if you're craving something specific. Overall, great little spot with delicious gelato and warm, welcoming service. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors (and hopefully snag a waffle cone next time)!

Yummy gelato! We were in town and the kids wanted ice cream. I ordered a medium cup with hazelnut,…read moreespresso and chocolate flavor! Delicious!! The hazelnut was my favorite. My husband got a pint of hazelnut and Creme Brûlée and the kids got a cup of Unicorn flavor since it's color blue. It was really good! Ambience was nice and service was good. If we were going straight home, I would've ordered more pints!

Ambiance: Beautiful location. Food: Great service, lovely…read morepeople. It was my first time there. They helped me taste as many flavors as I asked until I found the one. Loved their strawberry Icecream, had a cup and got togo too! Highly recommend. We also had the caramel icecream pie Icecream, it was good as well.

First time here. Flavors are on point. I had the cherry vanilla and it was so smooth…read more Lots of parking around the business. Plenty of seating inside but they do have outdoor picnic tables. They had a food truck there if you need to eat prior to dessert.

Came to look at the lit up boats on the river, and decided to stop into Sweeties for a hot cocoa…read morebecause we saw they had a sign out. The hot cocoa was pretty good, and the temperature definitely kept us warm! What i thought was pretty unique, is that they had options to customize your hot cocoa. Overall it was a small but nice shop.

I got the watermelon cucumber sorbet twice now. first time - AMAZING ! second time was still very…read moregood but it was kinda chunky and i'm not sure what the chunks were. Still recommend this place either way. It's hard to find a good place that sells dairy free options.

If you or your teenager is considering working for Miss Deb at either of these locations, run, do…read morenot walk. The owner of this establishment is the least professional, passive-aggressive, and toxic boss that I have ever had the displeasure of knowing. My daughter worked there for four months. There were numerous instances, including over the July 4th holiday, where she was scheduled to work, and was literally told not to come in just hours before her shift was to start. This happened over and over again, and is completely unacceptable. My daughter missed out on babysitting opportunities and a Fourth of July vacation because she was scheduled to work, only to have those hours canceled at the last minute. Who does that? When she was first hired, my daughter had no problem getting 15 to 20 hours per week. She let Miss Deb know she would be interested in getting at least that many hours per week once the summer started. Quite the opposite, she was only given 5 to 10 hours per week consistently with no explanation as to why. Miss Deb thought nothing of trash talking my daughter to the other employees. The other employees who got along well with my daughter, proceeded to let her know all of the terrible things Miss Deb said about her behind her back. My daughter continued to work there, as she was trying to save money for college. My daughter has had other jobs in the past as a lifeguard and a barista. Nothing compares to the poor treatment, lack of respect, and overall toxic environment that Deb promotes in her establishment. Truly, she should be starring in the sequel of the movie "Horrible Bosses." I understand this is a family business, created by her parents. She should be absolutely ashamed of herself for making this the legacy of "Sweet Babes Creamery." Disgraceful behavior from a grown women towards teenagers who are ready and willing to work. Shame on you.

Stopped by Sweet Babe's Creamery for a sweet treat on the way back home from Frederick. Parking is…read moreavailable along the street or the lot behind the shopping center. Service is friendly and quick (even with just one worker). There is no indoor seating (order at the window), but quite a few picnic tables to eat your dessert at. Cash only. Sweet Babe's offers a variety of treats including soft serve ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or twist served in a cup, cone, or waffle cone; add sprinkles for a little extra $), ice cream sandwiches, Sweet Babe (soft serve with up to two toppings mixed in - there's tons of toppings to choose from- candy, nuts, fruit), sundaes, banana splits, differents cake slices topped with ice creams, shakes, malts, floats, snowballs, birthday cakes, and snoballs. Plenty of options to choose from! I decided on a small Sweet Babe with twist soft serve ice cream (chocolate and vanilla) mixed with Oreos and Reese Cups. Wow was this bigger than I expected! I enjoyed my twist, which had a nice balance of vanilla and chocolate. It was creamy, not too rich, and had the right amount of mixins added in. The rest of the family got ice cream sandwiches with twist soft serve. Again, bigger than expected and enjoyed by everyone. Will definitely plan to be back, especially when the weather gets warmer.

I realized my last review for SMC was 4 years ago, so time for an updated one! We have a two year…read moreold that loves to come here weekly and visit the cows. They have a great playground for little ones and bigger kids a like - although be warned that instead of mulch they have rocks. Some of the toys there are due for an upgrade (looking at you, cozy coupes) but it is free to visit so genuinely I can't complain! They have lots of community and kids events as well. Truly a pillar of fred co! We have a great time every visit!

Delivery service is beyond fixing. I contacted SMC many…read moretimes with complaints about their delivery service and driver. Only to fall on deaf ears, and have even more issues occur. I DO NOT recommend using South Mountain Creamery as a delivery service for family food needs. This is my second review. I deleted the first after being assured by SMC staff that the problems would be resolved. Well, fool me once... The delivery driver, has developed what feels like, a personal issue with my complaints. Because the food items are now either being overstuffed in the cooler or delivery box. Food is becoming thawed due to the lack of attention to detail by the delivery driver. I'm no longer using this company and I would suggest searching for better service providers.

Absolutely delighted with this old school hamburger restaurant! Delicious hamburgers made from…read morelocal beef, I think are the highlight. Buns were toasted to perfection and meat was tasty, seasoned and just a little bit charred on the edges. Not quite a smash burger, but better! As others have mentioned there is no bathroom and no eating inside but several outside tables to enjoy your meal during good weather. If you are a peanut butter lover , do not leave without tasting the soft serve with the house made peanut butter sauce! Chef's kiss!! I would order that and skip the ice cream any day.

I stopped by Beef 'n Buns 'n Paradise today for a late lunch when I was passing through Frederick…read more It's a charming old-school, retro burger shop. You order inside at the counter and then they call your name on the loud speaker when it's ready for pickup at the drive thru or the counter (depending on whether you ordered it to go or not). I had a cheeseburger with tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, and a side of fries. The burger was classic and totally delicious. The fries were very good, too. I ate my lunch at one of the picnic tables on the property, which was comfortable and fun (but they don't have bathrooms FYI). The service was friendly, and the place has tons of retro charm. I'd definitely go back for another meal - maybe a milkshake or other dessert with my burger next time? A fun, fast, casual meal. A charmer in Frederick, just off 70.