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    Carousel Ice Cream Factory

    3.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    StephLynn C.

    Thank you, Thank you for the great customer service today! I came to you all for my ice cream fix after receiving POOR customer service from Ben & Bill's across the street. My walnut ice cream was delicious!

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    Eric D.

    If you like Pina Coladas and drinking sugar without shame. This is the place you've been seeking so drink up and don't complain. Yummy wow! home made ice cream, shakes, smoothies, and more. This place was great and in the adorable town of Oak Bluffs. We really liked it here, and though we caught them at the end of the season, they still had plenty of options to choose from. So obviously, I got the Pina Colada smoothie and it was so tasty and refreshingly delicious. It was just what we needed after a long bike ride from the Vineyard Haven. They've got a cool carved carousel horse inside too! Good place come get something tasty!

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    Annei B.

    If you happen to be in Oaks Bluff and wants ice cream, this is the place for you. It's a very cute and clean shoppe with plenty of selection for kids and adults too.

    Mulysa M.

    My husband and I have vacationed on the Vineyard for about 3 years now and typically when we mention ice cream to anyone, they *always* suggest either Ben & Bill's or Mad Martha's on Circuit Ave. Can't say my experiences with either of those have been stellar and when facing long lines and less than friendly staff I typically seek out other venues to satisfy my icy, confectionary desires. Crossing Circuit Ave from both aforementioned establishments, Carousel typically has a few patrons (probably as disappointed as I by B&B's & MM's), and the place is IMMACULATE. You can breathe in there. It's decor is simple, but I'm not there to be impressed by what's on their walls as much as I'm there to be impressed with what my tastebuds get. Although their ice cream selection may not be as wide and diverse as the other places, I'm quite happy with the reasonable menu of creamy delights. Being one of those "boring" fans of staple flavours, I chose their chocolate. I must preface this with I am pretty picky when it comes to my chocolate ice cream. Too thick & strong of a cocoa flavour makes me gag and thirst. Too less, it may as well be a bland vanilla. Happy to report, Carousel's is a perfect balance of cream & cocoa. The staff serving has always been pleasant and I really appreciate good service. The prices are comparable with the other places (1 Scoop is about $4.50 give or take a quarter or two). -but Oak Bluffs is a tourist area and yes, we tourists will pay almost anything - hell, we're on vacation after all! And I have no problem paying for quality. Because they may not be a longstanding ice cream place on the Circuit and fairly new, they're not that popular. But that's fine by me! I'd rather satisfy my craving immediately without waiting in a line that extends out to a sidewalk in a crammed space, with (-literally-) snotty nosed, whining and crying children and snobby, typical Vineyard visitors taking FOR-EVER to decide which flavor they'd like while taking 10 min to sample all of them, ignoring the fact that there are other people in the world besides them. Carousel - THANK YOU!

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    Mo G.

    Cash only place and served yummy coconut ice cream! It had the right about of coconut flakes that weren't over powering!! It was a perfect stop on a sunny day!! Glad I picked this spot instead of the 4 other ice cream places in the area!!

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    My ice cream was a bit too icy to live up to competition from the numerous other ice cream places nearby. Nice ambience and friendly staff.

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    Mad Martha's Ice Cream

    Mad Martha's Ice Cream

    3.8(87 reviews)
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    Overall great ice cream place. We've visiting both the Vineyard Heaven and Oak Bluff location and…read morethey both were great. The staff at both locations were very friendly and while it gets busy, they are very fast and efficient. They offer a rewards card so you can earn a free ice cream. Ambiance is like your classic ice cream shop and they have a great selection of flavors. The Oak Bluffs location is bigger, which allows for more inside seating.

    I visited Mad Martha's in Oak Bluffs around 8PM today (8/18) and asked to sample the black…read moreraspberry flavor before purchasing it since I had never tried it before. The employee refused. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal--except I had just watched several white customers on either side of me receive samples without any issue. They were treated kindly and allowed to sample flavors, while I was denied the exact same courtesy. As a Black customer, the stark difference in treatment was impossible for me to ignore. Based on what I personally witnessed, I felt singled out and treated differently because of my race. I don't make an accusation of racial bias lightly, but when customers immediately around me are being accommodated and I'm denied the same basic service, it's reasonable to question why. What makes this even more disturbing is that after my experience, I came across another review from a Black customer describing a remarkably similar experience at this same location involving samples and differential treatment. Seeing that after experiencing it myself was extremely concerning. Whatever the reason, customers should receive the same level of courtesy and service regardless of race. Absolutely unacceptable experience.

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    Nauti Cow - Black raspberry & cheesecake blended, twisted with plain, topped with hot fudge and mini chocolate chips

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    4.0(31 reviews)
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    I am such a fan of Nauti Cow! I stumbled upon this place 4 years ago when I was trying to find…read morevegan ice cream on the vineyard, and I'm so glad I did. Now it's a must stop each time I go to the vineyard. It's a bit hidden around the corner from most other spots on the strip, but it's worth walking a little further to visit. The owner and staff are really kind. My most favorite thing they have is the gf/vegan ice cream sandwich! The cookies are thick but also soft, and I love that they don't crumble Even though there's ice cream in between. The ice cream is great but not too sweet. I highly recommend if you're gf and/or dairy free.There's no where to sit inside, so be prepared to walk around to find somewhere to sit and enjoy your treat.

    Came to Visit Martha's Vineyard and immediately stumbled upon this cute ice cream spot. The words…read more"vegan" and "gluten free" captured my attention right away and had to come in and try! I was able to sample the vegan cookie dough and their matcha flavored ice cream and just had to get a scoop each! The lovely women behind the counter recommended adding strawberries, to which they make the Jam themselves. Which was also delicious. I had a fabulous time talking with the ladies and telling me their story! I enjoyed every bite and loveddd the cookie dough! It's so hard to come across a place that offers both and they sure met my expectations. The ambiance is lovely and surely a treat!

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    Ice cream was so good that I didn't get a chance to post picture.

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