I thought it would be nice to try Tilly's Homemade ice cream. It's been my mission to try all the…read moreice cream shops in Fredericksburg, seeing as how I consider myself an ice cream connoisseur of sorts. My husband got the Bailey's Irish cream topped with hot fudge in a chocolate covered waffle ice cream bowl. I got a scoop of peach ice cream on a cake cone. It quickly rose to my hubby's favorite ice cream shop here, with Jimmy T's soft serve being a close second. For me, Jimmy T's still reigns Number one. I've heard from others that peach isn't their best flavor, and I should try some other flavors. So I'll update once I've given them another try!

First time at Tilly's and this is a cute local spot with a lot of options for homemade ice cream…read more We were welcomed from a friendly face who helped me navigate the options and in the end, teamwork helped me design my ice cream option of the day. I had a cup of the Cookie Monster sundae. My husband tore up plain vanilla with a chocolate dipped waffle cup. Both were really good. I'll come again.

What a wild wonderful wacky world! This is the quirkiest area I have ever been to! They even have a…read moregiant antique place next door! Good ice cream and a cool road trip stop.

Last two visits have been better...at least it was open. Hours keep changing, as of this post the…read moredays are Th-Sun. Chips to snack on are few and far between, but the ice cream remains the king. Hotdogs remain a bargain. Best advice is to phone ahead. Opens at noon.

The weather was great, it's a community favorite hot spot and I'm glad it's here to stay. This is…read morelocated right on Courthouse Rd, in the shopping center with other businesses such as Big Lots, Starbucks, China Wok and Laurita's Chicken. There's of plenty parking. They accept cash as well as credit card. They offer unique flavors for your choice of ice cream, shakes, malts, cones, sundaes and floats. I got the apple pie ice cream on a cone and also the amaretto ice cream in à cup. Both were smooth, creamy and delicious. The entire staff has great team work, positive energy and great customer service. They also have another location in Dumfries on Main St. I can't wait to make another visit to try other flavors on their menu.

This place never disappoints. The prices seem to go up . But that's everything now a days .lots of…read moreoptions to choose from. It's really a great place

What's the next best thing to do after going to the gym? Checking out Abner B's second location on…read morethe way home. Right next to Publix, lots of parking, even next to a Pure Barre and down the street from the park? I say drop your kids off at soccer practice, go to pure barre for yourself or do a grocery run at Publix and then treat yourself to some Abner B's. My husband and I absolutely love local artisanal ice cream and Abner is truly an original. I'm their ice cream is so milky and soft, not too sweet either. My husband got their honey orange which was like an orange creamsicle. Truly reminded of us of our childhood. I also love when ice cream spots remind me of the mom and pop shops and this was exactly that. Very similar to their original store in downtown FXBG, it is quaint and charming with seats all around. Highly recommend to check them out at their new location!

I've been wanting to try Abner's since first seeing them in Downtown Fredericksburg, so I recently…read morestopped into this location next to Publix in Embrey for a scoop. The lady working was very helpful and friendly and let me try something before buying. They offer seasonal flavors, which I'll look forward to coming back and trying. The salter caramel banana flavor I tried today was great! The quality of the ice cream was excellent, creamy, rich, and fresh. I'll definitely be back!

The food is incredible. Staff is a bit busy and even a little cold whenever we were given our…read morechecks. We were passing through on our way back to Tennessee. I would go back here again though if I'm ever in the area.

We had the Quail and eggs and pineapple upside down cake. $26…read more This experience was a little topsy turvey. Because the main course was outstanding but the dessert was not. We both loved the quail. It was not too dry and was very meaty. It was fried and had really great flavor. The home fries tasted a lot like seasoned fries you get at other places. They were cooked just perfectly and were a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed the pineapple upside down cake but the cherry ice cream (my choice) and the added cherry didn't taste very good. They both tasted like cherry flavored medicine. If you get this - go for vanilla as I'm sure it will be a better pairing. The service was okay but we were given some inaccurate information - perhaps because the waitress was in a rush. You should stop in if you can and I hope to get back to try some of their other offerings.

Pretty disappointing. Got 2 containers to go home. Peanut brittle ganache and the peanut butter…read morefudge ripple. Scooped through the first 1/3 of the container and saw little to no inclusions. Might as well have ordered plain vanilla. The ice cream is fine but when you're ordering flavors they should at least be a "co-star" to the ice cream, especially how they say everything is made "in house". I'll stick to the other cow (moo thru)

Blue Cow Ice Cream is clearly a very popular spot. When I visited, the place was packed with…read morecustomers, which is always a good sign. Service was quick and friendly, and I ordered a two-scoop bowl of brown butter pecan with hot fudge and pecans. While I enjoyed the visit overall, the flavor of the butter pecan was underwhelming. It tasted more like plain vanilla than the rich, nutty flavor I expected. My friends agreed it just didn't have the depth of flavor that stands out. For such a busy location, I think they could invest in some upgrades to really match their popularity. Right now, the hot fudge is microwaved in a plastic container and drizzled over the ice cream. A dedicated hot fudge dispenser, like the ones you see at places such as McDonald's or Dairy Queen, would elevate the experience and feel more fitting for a shop with this much traffic. At checkout, I asked about a military discount, but I don't think the gentleman heard me. I'm not sure if this location offers one for veterans or first responders, but it would be a great addition if they did. Overall, Blue Cow is enjoyable and clearly loved by the community, but the ice cream and setup didn't quite live up to the hype. With a few improvements, this spot could really shine and deliver on the expectations that come with its popularity.

Love the blue, green, and pink color scheme. Since Dairy Queen shut down I thought we'd never have…read moreanother ice cream spot to take its place. Thankfully Chilly Billy's isn't far off from where DQ was. I wish they had an eat in area but considering the small size of the building that used to be Laura's pretty paws it's understandable, plus I'm used to it since DQ didn't have one either. The people who served the ice cream were quite friendly and lively. While I'm sure people may complain a bit bout prices, for the high quality, delicious taste, and decent serving sizes, it's worth it. I went there at noon today and tried a birthday cake flavored ice cream on a waffle cone and a large cup of their peanut butter brownie (so good) and cookies and cream ice cream. For $18.02 it's pretty good and worth the money. Will definitely be going there more often!

Hits the spot when you are craving ice cream in the ole' traditional way! The nicest, hometown…read morecustomer service, BIG portions, and delicious. They even have sugar-free options and sorbet. Perfect location and plenty of parking to just swoop in. So swoop!

Cute little ice cream shop with great tasting ice cream! Perfect way to cool off while walking…read morearound downtown

Nice little place. Easy parking out front. The gentleman behind the counter was chill and friendly…read more The ice cream offerings are Hershey's. So, if you've had Hershey's ice cream, you know what you're getting. All decent. My kids went crazy for the colorful vanilla and the cotton candy. They also offer fruit smoothies, though I overheard the staffer explaining that he stops offering them in October because there is less demand for them. There is a gender-neutral bathroom (slightly dingy, but otherwise adequate) with a changing table. I'm a tall guy, and the table was a perfect height for me, so good luck changing your baby if you're less than 5'9. Cash is king - they waive the card fee if you pay in cash, so come prepared! As I said, nothing super extraordinary, but overall solid place for ice cream.

The aroma of waffle cones as you drive by will turn your heart into the parking lot... watch out…read morefor the momma and baby cow right by the entrance! Any flavor of ice cream and soft serve perfection. Come hungry, you wont need dinner with cherries on top!

This is a great place for coffee, ice cream and snacks! The banana ice cream has been my favorite…read moreso far. You will get more (2 scoops) with the waffle cone versus the cake cone. Everything tastes so fresh! I just discovered that they have more locations! They are in Burke and Herndon, Virginia! The service is fast and friendly. The ambiance is casual. I hope they add more flavors or seasonal flavors. It is a very family friendly place. I highly recommend them!

Great ice cream and the cutest shop! The owner Sherrie was so friendly and helpful. We will be back!read more

This was the best experience ever, the ice cream is so good, and when I entered the service from…read morethe blonde girl was amazing and she was incredibly nice she was very social and amazing she made my experience 100x better. And she whipped up the ice cream perfectly, I am so happy.