This charming, local ice cream shop is a favorite in the community. We stopped by after dinner at a…read morerestaurant. We intentionally declined dessert at the restaurant with the intention of visiting this cozy ice cream shop. The interior is very small and a line easily forms outside of the front door. We ordered butter pecan and caramel pistachio. I really enjoyed the creamy texture and the mild caramel flavor of my ice cream but the pistachios seemed a bit too soft. Nevertheless, overall I loved my choice. The hubs enjoyed his butter pecan but said that his socks weren't knocked off. He felt as if his ice cream texture was a bit off. I loved the relaxing vibe and community spirit. There was also a lovely variety of flavors, including a dairy-free option. They also give away free fast-acting "Lactaid"-type tablets. I would definitely return!

Cute little ice cream shop in downtown Frederick. The space inside is pretty small, so several…read morepeople were waiting outside while orders were being placed, but the line moved steadily. There was only one employee working when we visited, but he handled everything with a great attitude. He was friendly, polite, and never seemed flustered despite staying busy. The ice cream itself was delicious, and the portions were generous. I got the butter pecan, while my daughter enjoyed the chocolate love and mint chocolate chip. Both were flavorful and hit the spot on a warm day. My only disappointment was that they didn't have a traditional cookies and cream flavor. The only option was a coffee Oreo version, which wasn't for me. Other than that, they had a nice variety of classic flavors, several cone options, and basic toppings. Overall, a great little local ice cream shop with friendly service and generous scoops. We'd definitely stop by again.

I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. The ice cream itself was fine, but the ordering…read moreprocess was much more frustrating than it needed to be. There were only about eight people waiting outside, but there didn't seem to be any real organization. There was no clearly defined line, no sign indicating where the line started, and no obvious way of knowing which window you were supposed to approach. The location has four service windows, yet only two were being used. Employees would occasionally call out that they could help the next person, but they were speaking so quietly that it was difficult to hear them. The drive-through wasn't much better, with roughly 10 cars waiting when I was there. They also provide sidewalk chalk for customers, which is a nice idea, but people were drawing and gathering directly around the ordering windows. Because there isn't already a designated waiting area or line, that just made it even harder to tell where customers were supposed to stand or walk. What should have been a simple stop for ice cream turned into about a 15-minute wait with people basically standing around trying to figure out what was going on. The ice cream wasn't bad, but it also wasn't good enough to make me overlook the experience. With two grocery stores right nearby where I could have picked up ice cream and been on my way, I left feeling like the wait and confusion simply weren't worth it. Hopefully they eventually come up with a better system for managing customers because the current setup definitely took away from the experience.

Best ice cream in Frederick! The staff is always extremely friendly; always willing to answer…read morequestions, give samples, give their personal opinions, etc.

Stopped by for a Saturday afternoon treat with my sibs, and we were not disappointed! The employee…read morewas super friendly and offered us samples to help us choose our flavors. The indoor space is a bit small, so it can get crowded, especially if there's only one employee on duty or raining. Lots of outdoor seating! There's also a fun pinball machine with prizes, including free soft serve if you win a pool ball prize! There's also fudge and chocolate candies sold, instead of ice cream

Thank you Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream for satisfying my sweet tooth! The ice cream here was…read morefantastic! It felt very old school with creamy rich flavors. The prices were old school too in the best way possible- two scoops for $6 feels like a steal! The inside is small- there's no room to do anything but order. But they have tons of ice cream flavors so there's someone for everyone. At the end by the register they have fudge and other chocolate treats as well. They have a decently sized patio area in the back that I'm sure fills up on busy days but has a bunch of room. I want to come back and try some of their other options when it's warmer!

How did I make it to nearly 50 years old before discovering Biscoff Cookie Butter? Honestly, I feel…read morelike I wasted decades of my life living in complete ignorance. I ordered the Biscoff Cookie Butter milkshake at Swirls Ice Cream Shop in Frederick, Maryland, and I am not being dramatic when I say it gave me goosebumps and made my toes curl. One sip and suddenly I understood joy on a spiritual level. It was creamy, rich, perfectly blended, and tasted like angels crushed up caramelized cookies and decided to bless humanity. I genuinely sat there questioning every life decision that had not previously involved Biscoff. But Swirls isn't just about incredible ice cream and milkshakes, the place has personality and it's cute. On many Saturdays they host fun events that make it feel like a community party instead of just an ice cream stop. One weekend they had Elsa and Olaf from Frozen hanging out with kids, another time they had a beekeeper featuring honey milkshakes because apparently these people wake up every day asking themselves, "How can we make life more magical?" Mission accomplished. Swirls is the kind of place that reminds you simple things can still absolutely delight you. Great people, creative flavors, fun events, and a Biscoff milkshake powerful enough to alter brain chemistry. 11/10. My life can now officially be divided into two eras: Before Biscoff and After Biscoff.

We were looking for something sweet after lunch and decided to try Swirls. Small shop with an…read moreextensive product offering. Not a long list of ice cream flavors, but the ability to add from a pretty solid list of toppings / extras made each order even tastier. The staff was very helpful.

If you or your teenager is considering working for Miss Deb at either of these locations, run, do…read morenot walk. The owner of this establishment is the least professional, passive-aggressive, and toxic boss that I have ever had the displeasure of knowing. My daughter worked there for four months. There were numerous instances, including over the July 4th holiday, where she was scheduled to work, and was literally told not to come in just hours before her shift was to start. This happened over and over again, and is completely unacceptable. My daughter missed out on babysitting opportunities and a Fourth of July vacation because she was scheduled to work, only to have those hours canceled at the last minute. Who does that? When she was first hired, my daughter had no problem getting 15 to 20 hours per week. She let Miss Deb know she would be interested in getting at least that many hours per week once the summer started. Quite the opposite, she was only given 5 to 10 hours per week consistently with no explanation as to why. Miss Deb thought nothing of trash talking my daughter to the other employees. The other employees who got along well with my daughter, proceeded to let her know all of the terrible things Miss Deb said about her behind her back. My daughter continued to work there, as she was trying to save money for college. My daughter has had other jobs in the past as a lifeguard and a barista. Nothing compares to the poor treatment, lack of respect, and overall toxic environment that Deb promotes in her establishment. Truly, she should be starring in the sequel of the movie "Horrible Bosses." I understand this is a family business, created by her parents. She should be absolutely ashamed of herself for making this the legacy of "Sweet Babes Creamery." Disgraceful behavior from a grown women towards teenagers who are ready and willing to work. Shame on you.

Stopped by Sweet Babe's Creamery for a sweet treat on the way back home from Frederick. Parking is…read moreavailable along the street or the lot behind the shopping center. Service is friendly and quick (even with just one worker). There is no indoor seating (order at the window), but quite a few picnic tables to eat your dessert at. Cash only. Sweet Babe's offers a variety of treats including soft serve ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or twist served in a cup, cone, or waffle cone; add sprinkles for a little extra $), ice cream sandwiches, Sweet Babe (soft serve with up to two toppings mixed in - there's tons of toppings to choose from- candy, nuts, fruit), sundaes, banana splits, differents cake slices topped with ice creams, shakes, malts, floats, snowballs, birthday cakes, and snoballs. Plenty of options to choose from! I decided on a small Sweet Babe with twist soft serve ice cream (chocolate and vanilla) mixed with Oreos and Reese Cups. Wow was this bigger than I expected! I enjoyed my twist, which had a nice balance of vanilla and chocolate. It was creamy, not too rich, and had the right amount of mixins added in. The rest of the family got ice cream sandwiches with twist soft serve. Again, bigger than expected and enjoyed by everyone. Will definitely plan to be back, especially when the weather gets warmer.

My kids love this place for the frozen yogurt and wide array of toppings. The staff at this one is…read morebetter than others, friendly and helpful for the most part. The inside is pretty standard- bright and open, but always seemingly lacking in seating. Some flavors were out, and a couple machines seemed to be out of order which was not great. But the toppings were all well stocked. We keep coming back at my kids request so they must be doing something right!

I love sweet frog but the staff was sooo unprofessional. We came in at 8:25pm they close at 9pm…read more Several other people were also here eating and still getting ice cream. The staff started saying in front of the customers let's clean up and started removing all of the toppings right in front of people while they are trying to get some. They seemed irritated that people were still Coming in and they just wanted to go home. They were looking at the customers super mean.

Like being in universal with the butter beer! Delicious and amazing. So many fun candies and many…read moreyou can't find in mainstream stores . A lovely place

The Pop Shop is one of a kind, in the best way. Tons and tons of sodas to choose from; quirky…read morecandies and snacks; ice cream; and a divine selection of vegan items. This is one place where truly everyone is welcome, and that's a pretty big draw. Service is always with a smile, too. Don't forget to pop down the inside stairs to check out an even wider selection of snacks.

Absolutely delighted with this old school hamburger restaurant! Delicious hamburgers made from…read morelocal beef, I think are the highlight. Buns were toasted to perfection and meat was tasty, seasoned and just a little bit charred on the edges. Not quite a smash burger, but better! As others have mentioned there is no bathroom and no eating inside but several outside tables to enjoy your meal during good weather. If you are a peanut butter lover , do not leave without tasting the soft serve with the house made peanut butter sauce! Chef's kiss!! I would order that and skip the ice cream any day.

I stopped by Beef 'n Buns 'n Paradise today for a late lunch when I was passing through Frederick…read more It's a charming old-school, retro burger shop. You order inside at the counter and then they call your name on the loud speaker when it's ready for pickup at the drive thru or the counter (depending on whether you ordered it to go or not). I had a cheeseburger with tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, and a side of fries. The burger was classic and totally delicious. The fries were very good, too. I ate my lunch at one of the picnic tables on the property, which was comfortable and fun (but they don't have bathrooms FYI). The service was friendly, and the place has tons of retro charm. I'd definitely go back for another meal - maybe a milkshake or other dessert with my burger next time? A fun, fast, casual meal. A charmer in Frederick, just off 70.

I'm giving them a 3.75/5. 'm not quite sure what to make of this place. It's bubble tea, fro yo,…read moreand Vietnamese food. I was in the strip for dinner next door and saw fro yo so I knew I had to come here after for dessert. They only had 4 froyo flavors and one sorbet. One of their machines was out of service so it's possible that they might typically have more flavors available. It wasn't the best froyo I've had but it wasn't bad. The topping options were ok but the setup was odd. They had candy bars but most weren't crushed up. Most of them were mini size bars (like mini Snickers) in their whole form. Not how I want my chocolate/candy on my froyo. Everything had lids but some of the lids didn't have handles so we awkwardly had to maneuver them while spooning out the toppings (you get your own toppings). We got here 1.5 hours before closing so I hope the lids were only on there because they were preparing to close. I will give them credit that it was one of the cleanest group places I've ever been in, and I've been to a lot.

I haven't been since before COVID, so was nice to stop in and see how things are. They have changed…read morequite a bit since their early days. When they first opened they were strictly a frozen yogurt place and bubble tea. Now they offer less frozen yogurt (but still have a nice selection) and they have a nice offering of Vietnamese food. They have beef and vegetarian pho, as well as other selections. They have also added pretty murals to the walls. On this trip, we tried Taro Milk tea, Peach milk tea and a beef pho with an extra side of vegetables. The owner was there and was super helpful about my options. The pho was piping hot when I got home and tasted really good. They gave me a generous side of vegetables. The pho was my favorite part of the meal. Our milk teas were good. I personally prefer a "stronger" taro and could have done with it being slightly less sweet (I usually don't add any sweet to my teas, or almost nothing). You can't control the amount of sweetness here. My daughter liked her peach tea but thought it was a little too sweet for her but still good. Each Boba shop has a different take on their milk teas (we're boba addicts and have tried most of the ones in Montco), so I think over time, we've developed a taste for a certain type of milk tea. I was pleasantly surprised by the nice food additions to their menu and thought they were delicious. If you're in the Urbana area and craving some good food, frozen yogurt or Boba, then definitely check them out..

The service was top notch. From timing of drinks through entrees. The wait staff was incredibly…read moreattentive. The food was unbelievable. The beef tartar and hash brown was amazing. Pastas all made in house and fresh. Burger was exactly what you want from a burger. Simple yet delicious. The atmosphere was unlike any restaurant you've been to. Highly recommend a reservation.

Upon arriving, know that parking is valet only. You'll take the elevator or stairs to the second…read morelevel for access to the sanctuary/dining room. Yes, this is a converted church so the vibes are rather epic. Once seated, you'll be pampered by various friendly staff making your visit memorable. I chose the salmon which is cedar planked and coated with delightful deliciousness. A side of mash potatoes - rich and creamy - was a perfect share. The table had the crab cake, rockfish and burger. All were quite tasty and prepared with class. I cleaned my plate! The menu has an amazing selection of steaks but we simply weren't interested in dropping $70 for what I'm sure would be an amazing piece of meat. The dessert menu wasn't speaking too loudly but there's something for everyone from an apple dumpling to a chocolate chip cookie. This is seriously worth a visit for the experience!