First opened in Ocean City in 1939 by Daniel Dumser, Dumser's Dairyland is an essential Eastern Shore institution. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Famous for its retro 1940s-style ice cream parlor decor--complete with high-back booths, ice cream counter service, and vintage charm--the shop makes its ice cream fresh daily right on the premises using classic, original recipes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Using their exact menu terminology, here is how the ice cream offerings break down: Butter Pecan Ice Cream: Made fresh daily on the premises, featuring a rich, old-fashioned cream base folded with buttery, crunchy pecans. (It also serves as the base for their popular Southern Treat Sundae, topped with butterscotch and chopped almonds). Thick Milk Shakes (Chocolate): Hand-dipped using their house-made chocolate ice cream and blended thick with milk. In classic soda fountain style, milkshakes are served in a tall glass topped with whipped cream, with the extra left over served right alongside in the stainless steel mixing cup. Service is fast, friendly, and quintessential beach-town nostalgia. An essential stop for traditional hand-dipped ice cream and shakes when visiting Ocean City. read more

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I've been going to Ocean City, MD since I was a kid. I have seen Dumser's Dairyland every single time I've been there. And yet...not once -- NOT ONCE -- had I ever actually stopped in. Why? I truly cannot explain it. But this year? Birthday trip. Solo adventure. No one to stop me from making questionable (but ultimately excellent) life decisions. And that's how I ended up at Dumser's at 5pm on a random March Saturday, fully prepared to eat a gigantic ice cream sundae for dinner. Because I do what I want. I walked in and found a few people happily enjoying their ice cream, keeping things low-key and wholesome...while I approached the counter with a plan to absolutely disrupt the peace. I had my eye on the Peanut Butter Supreme Super Sundae -- three dips of peanut butter fudge ice cream topped with peanut butter topping, hot fudge, Reese's Pieces, whipped cream, and a cherry. A masterpiece. A commitment. A lifestyle choice. My original plan was to order it with just one scoop, pretending to be reasonable. I explained my plan to the very kind gentleman behind the counter, and he gently said, "We can do that, but it'll be almost the same price as the full Super Sundae...we do have lids. Do you have access to a freezer?" Sir. That was all the encouragement I needed. Upgrade me. Immediately. I handed over $13.05 and braced myself for greatness. Moments later, I was holding what can only be described as a mixing bowl-sized sundae, and I have never felt more aligned with my life choices. I found a table, sat down, and dug in with zero hesitation. And let me tell you -- this thing was not just big, it was GOOD. The peanut butter fudge ice cream was rich and creamy, the toppings were generous (shoutout to that employee for not holding back), and every bite felt like a reward for finally making it into Dumser's after literal decades of driving past it. I made it through two scoops and most of the toppings before I had to admit temporary defeat. I returned to the counter, humbled but determined, and asked for a lid. There was absolutely no chance I was letting the rest of that masterpiece go to waste. After a quick break, a little walk, and some fresh ocean air, I finished the rest while watching the sunset just a few blocks away -- which, honestly, felt like the most perfect ending to the most unhinged and delightful dinner choice I've made in a while. I'm slightly embarrassed it took me this long to finally try Dumser's...because WOW, I've been missing out since childhood. Safe to say, this is now a mandatory stop every time I'm in Ocean City from here on out! read more

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You order the ice cream outside. You can eat inside or outside. I dont eat ice cream much at all. I did get a hot fudge Sunday. A small one. It was good. Everyone in our group was happy. read more

Dumser's Dairyland - IYK,YK ;) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

An OCMD staple. It's a must for a hot day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can sit inside or walk up and order at the window![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ice cream is delicious with a variety of flavors or ice cream or soft serve. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Can't beat ice cream on the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have so many great flavor options and combinations to pick from. I was SO happy with my sundae right before closing. Writing this review makes me want to go back right now! read more

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super quick service inside, even with their customers outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]very cozy and homey atmosphere: quiet and low-key.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food is sweet but not too much. read more

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Came here with my wife and daughter the night before the Oceans Calling festival. The Oreo milkshakes hit the spot. The guy at the counter was friendly and learned about their Hawaiian delight flavor. I'll have to try it next time! read more

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Found a long hair in my ice cream sundae. The lady who took my order seemed very confused too

My friends and I are in town for a convention, so we stopped in for an ice cream. The ice cream is to die for! So many options for sundaes. All three were delicious. Our server was fast and friendly. The hostess was very nice and quick as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The old fashion ice cream parlor decor really added to the whole experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hoping to hit it again one more time before we go home. read more

Dumser's Dairyland - 3 sundaes. All delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Dumser's was close to our hotel (and also close to secrets ) so we walked over for a late night snack. The lines were so long close to closing ( it was also Memorial Day weekend ...) I opted for a butter pecan sundae with M&Ms. It was delicious, but I noticed ice cream melt really fast ! Within the 2 minute back to the hotel- my Sunday was nearly melted. My partner didn't get anything- he likes cookie dough but they didn't have on the menu. read more

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We always stop by for ice cream but we haven't been here in October. PUMPKIN FLAVORS!! We visited here two times this vacation and we tried the pumpkin pie in a waffle cone. Never got a picture of it because we ate it too fast before I remembered. We also walked around the parking lot next to it as there were tons of classic cars parked and on display for cruisin car week. This place was packed FULL of hungry car Enthusiast! I really enjoyed the pumpkin pie pieces in the ice cream. The other trip was for something we've never tried before, a sundae. We decided to share the Mocha Maddness. Good thing we did because it was a lot of ice cream! Husband and I enjoyed the coffee flavor and the jimmies sprinkled in. The cherry on top of whipped cream is always a welcomed topping for any and all sundaes. Everything tasted fresh! This place STAYS on my GO TO list! read more

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Imagine getting TWO bad reviews from the same person in one week for TWO completely different reasons. This time, we went to the Boardwalk ice cream stand. Their ice cream is fabulous and all I wanted was a small $5 dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce. The clerk went on that I couldn't get that without getting the larger size and a sundae which was $12. I just walked away. read more

WooooHoooo. Who doesn't like homemade ice cream? This is the best of the best in the Ocean City area for ice cream. Family owned and operated for many years. It's the first place we stop when we hit the island. The flavors of ice cream are varied, and my opinion fun. I'm a little old-fashioned in that I like a hot sundae but they have combinations that could satisfy anybody's tastes. read more

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Excellent, excellent ice cream and a lot of good options. They also do dipped cones!!

I got Coffee and Black Raspberry in a waffle cone, and it was delicious!!! The service is fine, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is totally decorated outside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are looking for some late night ice cream go to Dumsers read more

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Terrific ice cream the Hawaiian is my favorite. If we drive by it, we have to stop. This has been here since I was a kid. ***** read more

Last night here in town had to stop again. Had to get peanut butter chip . Prices were a bit reasonable but worth it. read more

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Great ice cream shop that's very popular. There was a bit of a line, but totally worth the wait for the delicious ice cream. I just had a single scoop of chocolate in a cup, but there were many who had towering servings and looked like they intended to actually finish them. read more

Visited on a Thursday evening at 8:30 in late June. Couldn't get a parking space at 123rd Street location so drove to this one. Ice cream sundaes options not clearly displayed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dirty - quite a bit of trash on floor inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just didn't feel good about spending our money here. We've been customers at this and 123rd street location for over 30 years. Just disappointed. read more

The employee was so sweet and patient! The place was packed but they managed to accommodate us and give a good amount of taste tests. I went with the coffee and peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream, my toddler had the strawberry and loved it! Such a cute spot for an after dinner treat. read more

So much goodness in this treat right here Happy place You can taste how fresh and homemade it is read more

Dumser's Dairyland - Amazing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We love Dumser's West OC. Some of the best soft serve that we've had. I noticed some comments say the ice cream melts fast. One thing to keep in mind is real ice cream melts quickly because it typically contains higher amounts of natural ingredients like cream, milk, and sugar, which have lower melting points. Unlike some commercial ice creams, which may include stabilizers or emulsifiers to help slow melting, real ice cream doesn't usually have these additives. Additionally, the air content in real ice cream is lower, leading to a denser texture that melts more quickly when exposed to heat. Probably the reason Dumser's is so yummy! read more

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Customer Service - 5 out of 5 Wait time - 5 out of 5 Cleanliness- 5 out of 5 Ambiance - 4.5 out of 5 Food quality - 5 out of 5 This was the first time I've eaten at Dumser's Dairyland on 49th street and it was great! Our waitress was so nice and very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to ensure my sons ice cream would not cross contaminate with peanuts or tree nuts. Restaurant was very busy, but we were sat immediately. This was one of the cleanest restaurants I've been too. The hostess who sat us was always cleaning when she wasn't by the front door. Ambiance was good, kid friendly family restaurant. It may be hard to hold a conversation due to how loud it can be during a rush. The food... hands down the best fish and chips I've eaten anywhere. Nothing tasted frozen, everything was fresh. Food was nice and hot, fish was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Portion size was bigger than expected so that was a nice surprise. The homemade coleslaw wasn't bad. I personally like my to be a bit creamier and slightly sweeter. Tartar sauce also tasted homemade. We will be back again! read more

Dumser's Dairyland - Fish & Chips - four English style batter dipped codfish fillets & fries $12.99 + side of homemade coleslaw $2.15 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Stopped here while in OCM on our latest trip onto the island and any time you're looking for dessert in OCM - Dumser's is a viable option. What I like about this location is even though they were slammed and the line was long - they churned thru people with a smile and worked back the crowd as quickly as they could. Good ice cream, nice people . Highly recommended read more

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Great Ice Cream! Quick friendly service, can get busy at times, expect a line in the summer. Traditional Window service and enjoy!

No matter which location we visit, or what time of year (no matter how busy they are) we are always greeted by friendly staff supplying the most delicious ice cream. Went with my absolute favorite: Coconut Chocolate Chip- hearty chunks of shaved coconut, an ample amount of mini chocolate chip morsels, mixed into creamy coconut/vanilla ice cream. I also asked for malt powder, what I love is they mix toppings throughout instead of just sprinkling a bit top-making it a quality addition,as I got toppings in every bite! Again....granted they are a bit higher priced than other ice cream shops in OC, but they have the most rich, delicious, bold flavors, it is WORTH THE PRICE, a must-get every visit. read more

Dumsers is AMAZING! Their ice cream is so thick and delicious. I have never had a creamier milkshake! The service was fast and we enjoyed our shakes outside on one of the benches. This is a great place to go for an ice cream dessert with family! They have a cute indoor dining area as well. I wish they had Dumsers in Oregon, I'd be there every day!! read more

Dumser's Dairyland - Dumsers at night - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Went here today for an ice cream treat. It wasn't that busy at 6:30pm. They only have walk-up service, due to the pandemic the restaurant dining room is closed. We ordered a waffle cone with a scoop of Hawaiian delight (banana, pineapple, cherries) and a scoop of Banana ice cream. I had it dipped in chocolate crackle too, and it was it delicious! Unfortunately, the banana ice cream wasn't that frozen, so it immediately stared dripping like crazy. I had to eat it super fast. I like the banana ice cream a lot, the Hawaiian delight, not so much, the latter had pieces of crunchy ice in it too, which was a let down. We also ordered a small cup of peanut butter fudge ice cream, which tasted very smooth with good chunks of fudge in it. Personally, I would stick to the banana ice cream, dipped in chocolate crackle of course! They just need to keep the ice cream a bit colder to avoid a messy treat! read more

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Deliciously smooth and creamy Soft Serve Ice Cream with decadent hot fudge and walnut Sundae. "Real" whipped cream. The perfect treat. Definitely worth the trip. Several locations on the Island. read more

Nice that there are a few of that's scared along the Ave but [[HIGHLIGHT]]this spot is large and offers fast service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you want a nice ice cream or milkshake after dinner with the family this is the spot to go. They only sell soft service though read more

It was motorcycle weekend in OC and this was a great place to sit and watch them all fly by with their vroom vrooms while licking an ice cream cone next to big biker dudes. Dumser's Dairyland serves some tasty ice cream that reminds you of a carnival. I mean, the flavors aren't mind-blowing or sophisticated, they're there to bring you happiness with just the very essence of ice cream in a cone. I got a Butterfinger flavor scoop and it wasn't bad. On many occasions at different ice cream parlors, I sometimes wish I just ordered a basic flavor like vanilla. If you're looking for something sweet after a meal, Dumser's is not a bad choice, especially because they have multiple locations. read more

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For years hubby and I have been enjoying Dumsers soft serve ice cream cones when visiting Ocean City. We were really surprised the other night when we saw the prices of the small soft serve ice cream cones... One small cone is now over $5! It's similarly priced to the regular ice cream cone, which was never the case before. Two small cones of soft serve came to over $13 with tip. Yikes! It's hard to spend that much money on soft serve when Chick Fila charges $2.09 for a cone of soft serve. The one or two scoop sundaes seem to be a better deal. read more

Fast service !!! 3 girls working and the place was busy they got ice cream out fast one of the girls even ran to the store to get bananas for the banana split we ordered because they ran out . They were awesome and wasn't badly priced read more

This is a MUST DO for an Ocean City trip! I l've loved their Oreo crush ice cream since I was a child. Today I had the steak and cheese and it was delicious! I wish the inside seating was open, but it is November- off season. Even though it was cold out, there still was a line for their delicious ice cream. The line went pretty quickly though. read more

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Delicious ice cream and covered outdoor seating. Great combo after a hot day at the beach. The chocolate chips are mini morsels and plentiful. The peanut butter fudge included a big tasty chunk of fudge. They give you a plastic cup backup if you need backup for your cone. read more

Dumser's Dairyland - Peanut butter fudge and peanut butter chocolate chip waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

OMG....it is out of this world! I had the butter pecan and it was like the taste of heaven! Rich and creamy...I am so mad they don't have one on Long Island or in NY! I would go back to OC, MD just for this ice cream! read more

Service is quick the cashier that takes your order will make your dessert. Very clean. Someone wipes down tables and you seat yourself. This took me back to my childhood of an old fashioned ice cream parlor. Many flavors of ice cream, different types of sundaes, shakes, malts and banana splits. It was so hard selecting from all the choices of toppings. A perfect way for the family to end the beach day. read more

Dumser's Dairyland - A chocolate malt shake Sundae Peanut butter chocolate fudge swirl ice cream, Hot fudge, wet walnuts, topped with whipped cream a cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Very nice looking sign! Staff was a little bit rude unfortunately I got the Hawaiian ice cream which mostly just tasted like banana the rest of my party got chocolate and vanilla swirled soft serve Huge serving of ice cream!! My brother ordered a chocolate milkshake, he said it didn't taste like chocolate ice cream but rather chocolate syrup was used, he also said it was very very thin Overall it was okay but it was a fun time Sorry for the short review, but it's not like this was a dine in place with a big experience read more

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Good for their ice cream not so much for their food their ice cream is delicious many flavors to pick from but if your hungry the food is just ok the lines can get extremely long so be prepared to wait read more

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