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    Lil’ Caboose

    4.3 (51 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    SMALL ice cream cones!
    Mon I.

    We were happy to find this gem after avoiding the ice cream shop down the road with a line not worth waiting in. The team was attentive, kind and efficient. The long list of flavors (our only suggestion would be to include some kind of a description) made choosing fun. The ice cream was creamy and full of flavor. The ambiance was nice, with music playing and plenty of seating with lights big and small. It was a wonderful, calm and tasty way to end the evening!

    Train set
    John H.

    All aboard the Lil' Caboose for delicious ice cream at reasonable prices and a playground to entertain the little ones. The strawberry ice cream was creamy and full of chunks of strawberry. As good as any you'll find on the Cape. The sugar cone was a legit cone and not the tiny styrofoam ones. The kiddie size was actually a small size at most places and under $5. Lots of flavors to choose from including vegan options. The peanut butter and chocolate vegan flavor was mentioned as delicious. What sets Lil Caboose from other ice cream spots is the playground and train theme (which includes an actual train car and train play set). The playground is great for toddlers and younger kids. The train play set is fun to climb and drive and there is a slide with climbing wall and swings. Best of all, the playground is in sand so it's almost like being on the beach. Lots of benches for outdoor seating including a large tent for shade. Plenty of parking and a porta potty for a bathroom. Looks like they may have gotten new owners a few years ago and really cleaned things up.

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    Susan B.

    This place was recommended my the visitors center. I am lactose intolerant and NEED Vega/dairy free options. This place has so many REGULAR flavors and a few good choices. I opted for the berry supreme. It was so flavorful and creamy. This place did not disappoint

    THE PERFECT SWEET TREAT! Line moves so quick and there are sooo many flavors you can choose from! I would come back here every time I visit Cape Cod! The scoops of ice cream are MASSIVE, one scoop would've been enough but of course i wanted to try as many flavors as I could! My favorite flavors are the orange pineapple and strawberry cheesecake.

    Kiddie sizes cups! Small cone!
    Chrissy K.

    Cannot say enough good things - huge portions, delicious ice cream and 10/10 service. The owner handed out wooden train whistles and American flags to my kids - and a pup cup for the dog was on the house!! Big tent for shade with tons of tables. There's a fenced in playground, too. Can't wait to go back!

    Theee best strawberry cheesecake ice cream ever!

    I go there religiously every Sunday evening for strawberry cheesecake ice cream.. it's freaking delicious!

    Hot fudge sundae coconut chocolate yogurt ice cream

    Great new business with delicious ice cream. Yogurt ice cream!! Stop in and support these nice guys.

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    Erin D.

    YUM! Came here because the line at Cape Cod Creamery was too long. Good ice cream, lots of flavor choices. Nice seating area.

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    Great ice cream shop, tons of flavors, nice guy gave the kids lots of samples. Plenty of seating and even a playground :)

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    Delicious Waffle Ice Cream Cone !!! The 'small' size is actually BIG ! And DELICIOUS !!!

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    Great choices, great bargain as compared to others, awesome staff and well worth the trip down

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    We came here twice during our stay. Delicious ice cream! Friendly staff! We can't wait to return!

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    Amazing black raspberry chocolate chip frozen yogurt! keep going back every year because it's just that good :)

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