I've heard great things about this spot and it didn't disappoint! We came here for a post dinner…read moretreat and there was no one else in the space which led to quick service and ample seating. They had a good selection of diverse flavors and portions were reasonable as well. I enjoyed the limited Wild Blueberry Pie and would definitely get it again - everything else seemed really tasty as well! If you're looking for a sweet treat in Gloucester, this is the spot for you!

Eliana and Venessa were both super helpful and made our visit to Holy Cow amazing. We love this…read moreplace for the ice cream of course, but the people who work there are always so nice. The best ice cream spot on the North Shore.

The lemon chicken rice soup is perfection! Highly recommend! The frozen yogurt is yummy too!read more

came here just for the clam chowder, was not disappointed. perfect fresh clams, thick and creamy,…read moreand comes with bread instead of crackers! i also tried their meatball sub for their soup & 1/2 sandwich special, it was good enough but difficult to hold. clam chowder 9.5/10 meatball sub 6/10 bishco has a huge menu and i received my order in less than 10 minutes, super hot! will be back to try more. definitely try their clam chowder! ambiance: 3.5/5 food: 4.5/5 service: 5/5 bishco: 4.3/5

Our Gloucester GO-TO ice cream shop! This cute little local ice cream shop is excellent. The kids…read moreworking here are very helpful and kind. The shop is very small, so don't expect to have a lot of seating (we usually do to-go which is just fine). The flavors are plentiful and delicious, as well as the topping selection. A couple of our family favorites include the "perfect storm" which is a slushy combined with vanilla soft serve ice cream and the various chocolate options. We always bring guests by here when in town. Parking can be a little tricky so you need to park on a side street. It feels great to support local so if you are looking for your local ice cream spot, look no further.

Delicious, creamy, generous portion sizes! Locally made! We will be back!! Yummmmm! Service was…read morefriendly and prompt! We enjoyed it very much...and left very full!

We stopped by after having dinner at Yella right next door…read more You can only order from outside through a window and therefore no seating in the actual place but there are ample benches across the street overlooking the harbor. They many different flavors and varieties of ice cream to enjoy. Despite the fact that I am a huge mint chocolate chip bitch, something came over me and I decided to order a soft serve twist with chocolate dip, which I enjoyed. GF ordered the butterfinger "flurry". They definitely provided a generous portion but unfortunately GF was not impressed and only ate a few bites, "not worth the calories". Also they are cash only which is quite the inconvenience in 2021.

I am giving them a three because my feelings are mixed. I was not a huge fan of their ice cream but…read moremy dad liked his. He got soft ice cream and I got the hard Chocolate so it is possible I'd have enjoyed it more if I got the soft which my dad said was very good. It is a cute place and they have seats. No bathroom but there are porta potties across the street. I did not love it honestly. I would be open to going back but my ice cream did not have much of a taste. My dad however is a much pickier ice cream eater then I and he liked his. We both got chocolate and I had mine with sprinkles. I like to give places a second chance as long as they are not awful so I would be open to trying them again.

Folks, it's an ice cream shop a quarter mile from Good Harbor; of course it's going to be a little…read moreexpensive. (It's also not Van Leeuwen, Chad.) I don't know what people are expecting with this place. They have a solid selection of flavors, the ice cream is cromulent, the service seems just fine to us, and we paid something like $35 for five smalls and in 2025 that doesn't seem crazy. If you are headed home after a day at the beach, this place hits.

Horribly Horribly overpriced. way overpriced for no reason…read more We got a small hot fudge and a waffle cone and the girl charged us $24. we thought she was joking but she wasn't.

My family had an amazing Easter Brunch here last month. The staff were incredible and there was…read moreeven an appearance by the Easter Bunny We had a round of bloody marys that hit the perfect level of spice. The food was incredible with generous portions and enough for leftovers later that night. The restaurant is extremely clean and centered around an open kitchen area. I had been to the bar a few times but will definitely be coming back for another meal in the future.

Was in town visiting for a wedding and decided to meet up with old friends/wedding guests for a…read morepre-wedding brunch. We had made a reservation thinking it would be tough to get a seat and glad we did for a large party. The restaurant otherwise had some empty tables but was decently busy. The staff was very friendly greeting us and getting us set up with water and beverages as the party trickled in. I was trying to keep it light for the meal and ordered oysters and the caesar and the house bloody. Solid choice for local fare!

I love this place. When considering food, service, and ambience it is the best Thai restaurant…read morethat I've ever been to. Hands down. Particularly ambience, which many times is the shorter leg of the stool with many Thai restaurants. Waitstaff is wonderful, and always fun. Great choices and very authentic and amazing. Every time. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My friend raved about this place and while the atmosphere is fun and festive the food was really…read morenot great. The salmon with chimichurri sauce was dry and overcooked along the edges and raw in the middle at medium, overall flavorless and strangely bland. The sauce was flavorless and the herbs weren't fresh. I'd pass on this dish and go for something else. The salsa is good and the chips are a little thin but good. My friend loved her shrimp taco and maybe a fajitas or taco is where I should have gone too but I trusted the server and that it's Gloucester and hoped the salmon would be fresh. I might try again and hope for better but I might not. Overall the food didn't look at appealing but the crowd seemed happy. Maybe an off night or just the wrong dish.

This review is solely on the Reese's Cup ice cream. The ice cream itself was good, but there was…read morenot enough peanut butter cups in the ice cream and an over abundance of chocolate chips in the ice cream.

My bf and I both got frozen yogurt (me chocolate with almonds). He got carmel on his and i stayed…read moreplain on top. We did two scoops a piece. The frozen yogurt was average (texture and flavor). The portions were big and the price was ok ($11 for the two cups of two scoops). Overall good but I think we will try a few other places in the future before going back.

This is one of our favorite places to grab a drink before dinner. Their cocktails are excellent…read more The ambience is chill but nice and the service was good too. The location here is in the heart of Gloucester too which is really fun. We love this town and the food is great but for the best cocktail, look no further than the Franklin!

For years, the Franklin Cape Ann in Gloucester has been a staple of our local dining choices. We…read morelove the warm, inviting atmosphere; the friendly, attentive staff; the great drinks, and of course the fabulous fresh food!!! We were craving all of that, and last night's dinner at the Franklin did not disappoint. We were seated in a cozy booth, and immediately water was brought to the table, along with their fresh bread and their fabulous hummus dip. Yum!!! Our waitress Colleen, is quite possibly my favorite person ever! She is so incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu, specials, and drinks... that I let her pick out our wine, and my entree. I told her what I was craving, and she chose perfectly. The wine was so good we ordered a bottle, the octopus appetizer was cooked perfectly, with a nice grilled flavor. My husband got the incredibly fresh off the boat seared pepper crusted tuna special. I was torn, and wanted the meat to his surf, so I got the braised beef, and oh my goodness... we couldn't decide which was better, the surf or the turf.... Sadly, we left no room for dessert, and that was a shame as their desserts are fabulous and made in the restaurant. Another thing we love is that they have a 2nd floor for busier nights, and bigger parties, along with a cozy bar on both floors to grab a drink, or meal if no table is available. I highly recommend the Franklin if you are looking to impress a date, or have a special dinner party, or just want to have a casual dinner, you will not be disappointed, but try to save room for dessert.