Unexpected, Fun, knowledgeable and worth the trip. My neighbors sent me a picture of their eclairs. I brought my guests from Dallas. We went twice. The owner and his son are friendly and happy to tell you about every ice cream flavor: Where it's sourced - Improvements being made (peppermint without red 40). Try a flavor. Find your favorite and get a pint or more for a reasonable price. In a state full of Giffords, it's nice to have more options. read more

Awesome! The factory is surrounded by beautiful scenery but the real beauty lies inside. The ice cream flavors are extremely creative with several flavors I've never seen elsewhere. The flavors are executed perfectly. The sundaes and frappe's are also excellent!! read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

I love when an ice cream shoppe provides the atmosphere and decor that is worth of ice cream. This seems like a hidden treasure near Lake St. George but don't be fooled - this is clearly the place the locals go. We arrived to a long line and only one employee working. Nobody seemed to care... another sign that the ice cream must be worth the wait. They have plenty of flavor options and some are unique like Rhubarb, chocolate orange peel and espresso anise. I was in the mood for mocha chip and also grabbed a scoop of cherry vanilla. The cherries were enormous and I found myself wishing I had just gotten the cherry vanilla... soooooo good! If in the area, I recommend stopping by. read more

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Best ice cream in Maine! Worth the effort to make the trek to Liberty. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Plus it has the feel of an old fashioned ice cream parlor. Highly recommend!!! read more

Ask anyone who has been there and they will tell you it is the best ice cream in Maine! Made the old-fashioned way, no air injected into it, and you can taste the creamy milk and not sugar. Natural, in season ingredients whenever possible is my understanding. And now they have yummy baked goods. Tell all my friends about it and one just visited for the first time ... took home over $100 of ice cream. Pistachio is to die for. And all served with a friendly atmosphere and smile. read more

Excellent ice cream. I had the grape nuts and ginger flavors. I've never seen a grape nuts flavor at any other location and it's really a genius flavor. Strong grape nuts flavor, it really works -- maybe my favorite way of eating grape nuts honestly? If you have ever eaten grape nuts, this ice cream will be a nostalgic reminder. The ginger is a solidly good version of this more-common ice cream, and follows the pattern of making use of candied ginger as a primary source of the ginger flavor. The pieces of ginger are fresh and crunch enough that I suspect they may make the candied ginger in-house. Unlike some ginger ice cream flavors, this one does not rely on powdered ginger for the primary flavor which often results in a muddy flavor. I also took a few additional tastes of other flavors. Was saddened to discover they were out of blueberry as I'd heard that was a very good flavor. They did have peach which was good. The pieces of peach tasted incredibly fresh. Unfortunately I made the mistake of tasting it immediately after the ginger ice cream so could barely taste the peach. Word to the wise, if you go for the ginger ice cream, eat it after every other flavor. When I got there, the peaches were from a local orchard but was told later on that summer the peaches would be coming directly from I think the store owner's tree. Based on how good the flavors were and on various discussions, I suspect the ingredients they use are all very high quality. Even then, the prices are on par with what you'd expect to pay at an ice cream parlour. They don't charge a premium price for their ice cream. I got my ice cream in a cup so can't speak to the quality of the waffle cones but my son seemed to enjoy them. They either don't make them fresh or they're not made in-house as the place didn't smell of waffle cones. But at an ice cream shop I'd rather they focus on the quality of the ice cream than the cones, and that's definitely true here. Do not miss stopping by here on your way into or out of Belfast. read more

Everyone loves John's Ice Cream! Kind staff, and homemade ice cream, what more could you want!

Wow!! My family and I stayed in a nearby Airbnb and the kiddos wanted the ice cream we had long promised them. We stopped here and were absolutely amazed at the quality! They have both an outside ordering window and an inside ordering setup. The inside is decorated in a quaint, typical retro ice cream shop style. When I asked about their sorbet options, I was kindly told that they had made both a raspberry and lemon sorbet that day. Obviously, I needed to try both!! I'm so glad I did because they were delightful. The raspberry was wonderful and the lemon was incredibly tart and delicious. The guy taking orders was super friendly and easy to chat with. All in all, the kids were happy and the adults were happy, which is a pretty good outing in my books read more

This place is my go-to ice cream stop when I'm close to home! Their ice cream is fire! So delicious. I would recommend the peanut-butter crunch, the cookies and cream, the chocolate orange peel, or the chocolate raspberry, all of those flavors are absolutely awesome! They have so many other flavors as well, toppings, cones, and other goods, like ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, and baked goods, like cinnamon rolls and cookies! This is a must-go if you are passing close-by! read more

Came on a friend's recommendation. Worth the detour for this ice cream. Could tell it's popular, lots of local residents stopping in for pints to take home. Pistachio was some of the best o have ever had! Quadruple chocolate and vanilla chocolate brownie also great. read more

Best ice cream in Maine! Peanut butter crunch is my favorite. Quadruple chocolate is my husband's go-to. We will drive 30 minutes for it! read more

Every person's face lit up when they talked about John's ice cream. We were passing through and asked around about the best ice cream in town. It didn't disappoint! I loved the strawberry rhubarb flavor! read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Strawberry rhubarb ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

I ordered a banana split and when I received my order I took a bite and noticed the bananas were not ripe enough. When I expressed this to the worker she completely blew me off and told me I couldn't get more bananas in a very rude tone. I would not recommend this business because of the bad customer service. read more

This place is a little pricier than most ice cream shops however their ice cream is absolutely delicious. Another great thing about them is that they are open year round and they have online ordering! I do wish you could customize more on the app, and Almost every time I've gone they've put whip cream on the Togo orders when I've asked for there to be no whip cream. Overall it's the best ice cream around our little town, it's pricey but worth it, and they just need to pay attention to finer details. read more

Good thing it's not next door or I would be in serious trouble. Yum yum. Great flavors and delightful portions.

If we could rate 10-stars we would. Moving up from Boston, we were a little spoiled with the North End and the endless shops making homemade ice cream... John's is better. The vanilla custard is to die for. read more

My absolute favorite place in all of Maine for ice cream. My favorite flavors are the fruit and cream offerings. Today I tried raspberry and cream and strawberry rhubarb and cream. Both were fantastic! Stop by this little place. You won't be disappointed. read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - 2 scoops in a cup. 1 blueberries n cream and 1 peach. Both have fresh fruit in it. Delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

The best ice cream I have ever had -- all made here. Some flavors that one does not always see, like ginger and strawberry-rhubarb. Yesterday, I met a local organic farmer who supplies rhubarb to John's. read more

Coconut chocolate almond and Quadruple chocolate ice cream, what else could make a pregnant woman happy? John's Ice Cream is both creamy and smooth. I've never had an ice-burnt, or hard, scoop. John's has become a staple on my family's Maine trips every time, even the day after Christmas! They are open year round. You can go inside, and in the summer the window is open to order outside. After a trip back from Augusta today (with the sleeping 1 year old in the car) we took an opportunity to have a mini ice cream date. Well worth it! If you love chocolate, I recommend the Coconut Chocolate Almond ice cream. This is my favorite! The only downside is that they only accept cash, and checks. So make sure you come with spending cash. Otherwise, you can run next door to the gas station and use the ATM. read more

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Just stopped here for an ice cream shake and it's delicious! I got the large quadruple chocolate and boy is it sweet! I hope to stop by again soon and have more of the flavors! read more

Best ice cream ever! Worth the drive! So many wonderful and different flavors! Try them, you will see. Made with fresh and local ingredients, my favorites are Lemon Custard, Peanut Butter Crunch, Pineapple, Cherry Vanilla and After Dinner Mint. Loads of Chocolate and Coffe flavors too! Too many to list! You should just go. read more

Cute shop, and close to a gas station. The problem is that it is more expensive than it should be. The variety isn't the same as most places in Maine and the sherbet is not good. The flavors don't stand out very much. They also only take cash or check. Find a better place for refreshments. read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Find a better stop for Ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

My wife and I were looking for an ice cream place for a while and most of them in Northern Massachusetts and southern Maine seemed to be already closed for the winter. We happened across John's on our way to Bar Harbor and we had no idea the gem we had found!! The man behind the counter (who we can only assume was John) was very friendly and clearly very experienced with ice cream. We made the comment about how everyone else is closed already and he quickly replied with "It's strange isn't it? Considering that ice cream was invented in the winter before freezers came around..." We really liked the variety of choices available, prices, and friendliness. Highly recommended and deserving of 5 stars! read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

The best ice cream in Maine! The flavors are made are made with real ingredients, not flavor additives. If you order peach ice cream you will get real chunks of peach. The downside is that they only take cash. I have dropped $20 in the place at one sitting, not because it is expensive, but because I went back for seconds and thirds. read more

We always stop at John's for ice cream when we are in the area. Their ice cream is smooth and creamy with many traditional and unique flavors. This time we had chocolate-coconut and pumpkin waffle cones. Homemade ice cream at it's best! read more

Some ice cream is worth waiting in line for. On the first really warm day of the summer there was a steady stream of cars from Hwy 3, and the line was long at John's, but three ice cream-istas kept the line moving quickly. Waiting lets you debate which flavor to pick, from delicious-sounding sorbets to gorgeous cherry flavors. Happily I got two flavors in one single dip: coffee toffee supreme and caramel praline, which made a delectable pairing. The server told me she was going to get the very carameliest part of the caramel praline, and she did. There are also fun flavors like pumpkin, strawberry rhubarb, and chocolate coconut almond. So creamy and perfect. While you wait in line, see how happy people are to know they are about to get some of the best ice cream anywhere! read more

THE best ice cream in the New England states, even the others around me love it. If you are a ginger ice cream fan, you certainly in for the treat of your life fro John puts in chunks of the wonderful candied spice, instead of mere minced mites like competitors do, filling your mouth with the creamy and flavorful goodness of ice cream of decades long past. I had thought this sort of ice cream had gone by the wayside, other places advertise offering it without the same creaminess, but John truly delivers! read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

Excellent ice cream. Had pumpkin, butter pecan and chocolate coconut. All were great. It's a 20 minute drive from our camp on China Lake and we'll definitely go back (probably this week and next week...)! read more

BEST ICE CREAM I HAVE EVER HAD! Where do I even begin with this heavenly place?? I was on vacation for a week and came back here every single night. I was trying to work my way through the list of flavors and I didn't find a single one that was a let down. My favorite was pumpkin! It tasted like a pumpkin spice latte- YUM. I also loved maple walnut and pistachio. But really, every flavor is absolutely delicious! It is the easiest thé creamiest ice cream that I have ever had. read more

A real impressive ice cream stand. Everything here is homemade, including the flavors that are added to the ice creams, and it shows up in the palate. Great choices of flavors, get the chocolate and orange peel, with it's slight frozen and soft candied orange bits. Lemon custard has one of the most refreshing lemon flavors and sweetness in a dessert I've had. The lemon flavor is zesty, bright, and a real great natural lemon sweetness. The homemade pistachio is unreal, it is unlike any pistachio ice cream I have ever had, it really makes me rethink how that flavor is supposed to taste. Prices are real reasonable. Good service too and you can get a sampling taste of anything as well. This guy really knows what he is doing. Also they even make their own ice cream sandwiches AND... if you want a special flavored ice cream sandwich... call them ahead and they will make ahead of time for you to pick up. Just really excellent ice cream. read more

When you live (or come out from California every year) this is the place to go! Great service and an amazing staff!

The BEST ice cream anywhere!! We have also ordered all of our children's birthday cakes each year for the last 10-15 years! I've lost count it's been so long. The hours in the summer allows us to take visiting family in the evenings to also enjoy this wonderful ice cream! read more

This is the finest ice cream in Maine -- highest quality ingredients, numerous honest flavors, and all hand-made by John. The coffee ice cream is beyond classic! Can never pass by on them well-travelled Route 3 from Augusta to Belfast without a stop and a quart or two for home. read more

Amazing ice cream. We have had ice cream in many places and this is some of the best we have ever had. I had a hot fudge and peanut butter sundae with coffee toffee ice cream and my husband had the chocolate raspberry and cherry cordial ice cream and ALL of it was delicious! It is worth the trip to John's for some of the best ice cream ever. read more

Excellent ice cream, tied with Tubby's in Winthrop for the best of the summer. Peanut Butter Crunch had vanilla ice cream with lots of peanut butter swirled through and chocolate cookies. If you are a PB lover , check out my photo. A kid's scoop is 2.65 and a regular scoop is 3.65, about average in the area for good-quality ice cream. The lemon custard ice cream was very good too with a nice tart lemon flavor.They stay open until the middle of December I think. read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine

Might be my favorite ice cream I've ever had. Waffle cones on spot, cookies and cream always deliver and thoroughly enjoy their seasonal flavors! read more

We stop here often when we go by. It is the best ice cream ever. I just now ate a large banana split with pecans, hot fudge, strawberries, black cherries and butter pecan, chocolate coconut, and pistachio ice cream. It was literally the best thing I have ever eaten and I am 51 years old. Thanks Johns! read more

The best ice cream on the east coast!! I've had ice cream before, but this knocks everything else aside. From homemade waffle cones to many sides to choose from, Johns is a real depiction of a good time. May I recommend the chocolate raspberry and peanut butter crunch! read more

The finest ice cream I have ever had. EVER. Homemade with the freshest ingredients, dozens of delicious flavors, and big servings. If you ever find yourself in Liberty, it's right on Rt 3. Do yourself a favor and GO! read more

Came for Hawaii 2, but if I pass this way again it'll be for the ice cream. Completely unexpected and completely delicious! Maybe some of the best ice cream I've ever had... I miss it.... read more

John's Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Liberty, Maine