This is one of my favorite ice cream Sunday stops. It's amazingly delicious. They have kept the quality the same for the last 30 years. It will not disappoint. The ice cream is super premium and satisfying. I would go out of my way to come here. The service is always friendly. During busy times of day they keep the lines moving quickly. I highly recommend stopping here. ENJOY!!!! read more

Meletharb Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

I really love/hate that I'm walking distance to this place. Amazing ice cream. Not so good for my figure.

Meletharb is an amazing local establishment. The ice cream is home-made and unique and different flavors are often found on the menu. Try the Oreo Cookie and you will know this is home made, one of a kind and made with love. The decor is always changing and features great color and general happy vibes. Donny, Bart(RIP) and the others that work there and are part of the family make you feel at home. Going to Meletharb is a pleasurable experience and that is the kind of thing I am generally into. P.S. try the Raspberry Lime Rickey on a hot summer day! read more

Meletharb Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Great service! All the cashiers were very polite and helpful. The ice cream is the best around and HOMEMADE! Great experience and a nice place to sit down and enjoy your ice cream. Next time I will be getting their famous ice cream cake! read more

Hands down the BEST ice cream cake in this area. I've ordered twice from here and both cakes were delicious! I love that they were able to let me pick my flavors and that I could order on short notice too! I would highly recommend Meletharb's if you live in the Wakefield/Lynnfield/Saugus area. read more

Literally the best, creamiest most delicious fro yo I have ever had. And lots of chocolate flavors to-boot. I expect I'll need a larger fall wardrobe after finding this place this summer. Thank goodness elastic waist bands are in! read more

So we have lived in Wakefield since before Meletharbs changed owners and for me it has gone down hill for a number of reasons. I drive past it probably 5 times a day everyday and it always saddens me to see the chairs on the tables well before their closing time. There have been many times I've not gone in because I felt put off by the chairs up. Also what ice cream shop is closed on July 4th and Labor Day?!?! I'm not always in town on those holidays but if I am I would totally get ice cream! Additionally, I feel like they have cut some corners in the quality. The flavors are not as flavorful, the toppings are not as high quality, like they are using non brand name candy etc. even some of the slush seems lower quality or is not being kept at the proper temp so it's icy and not smooth. For the price you charge for ice cream, please don't get greedy and bring back the quality the Meletharbs name you bought deserves! Please!! read more

Had the Belgium waffle ice cream and it was delicious. It's maple based with Belgium waffle pieces. Maple walnut is one of my favorite flavors so this was an easy win for me. This place offers all sorts of toppings like gummy candies, nuts, etc. they also make ice cream cakes! read more

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Got a kiddie size baklava ice cream and it was AMAZING. SO GOOD. They have a variety of flavors. I definitely want to try the black raspberry oreo nice time! Reasonably prices and quality ice cream = 5 stars in my book! read more

Meletharb Ice Cream - Kiddie baklava ice cream! SO GOOD - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

The ice cream is worth the trip from my Cambridge home, I order ice cream cake every January for my birthday. The reason I am giving a lower rating is because they would not allow my 8 year old to use their bathroom and recommended one across the street though a busy intersection. I understand if not wanting it open for the public, but not allow a little kid I feel is a little unreasonable read more

We came on a delightfully warm January day when this very pregnant mom was dying for ice cream. The staff is super friendly, and there were many available tables, even with how busy it was. We each got a sundae, and it was very good. My only wish would be for a few more flavors available but that could be due tto time of year. I'll have to check back when it gets warm again! read more

Oh Meth-labs, (yes this is what we call you) your ice cream is like an addiction. Your Birthday cake Oreo elicits a euphoria like no other. I don't mind paying top dollar but you are hitting below the belt now that you started charging for sprinkles on the side w/ a quart. STOP IT! read more

We have come to lovingly refer to this place as 'Meth lab ice cream' because: 1) That is literally what the first word looks like at quick glance (or am I just slightly dyslexic?), 2) I'm not really sure how to pronounce their REAL name, and 3) Their ice cream is addictive as heck... so it fits. In all seriousness though, this place is a fun little local joint in Wakefield that is worth a visit if you're looking for a cute and quirky ice cream shop. The prices seem to trend a bit more towards the JP Licks level than your typical mom & pop shop, but it's not quite enough to be a real deterrent. The ice cream itself is tasty, with plenty of flavors at any given time to choose from. I've also tried their ice cream cakes before, including one that was made with their peanut butter Oreo ice cream - I'm not usually a big peanut butter fan, but... wow, that was some real deliciousness (note that their cakes are a bit pricey as well - but they're a a fun once-in-a-while treat). The service has always been friendly when I've come in, with crowd levels ranging from 'pretty quiet' to 'I think every teenager in Wakefield is in here right now' (with the latter hopefully being a bit of a one-off, fingers crossed...). I also appreciate that they are open year round (don't gimmie any of that "ice cream is only for summer" baloney!), though they do extend their hours in the summer for maximum ice cream enjoyment potential. Can't wait for many more visits here to see how many flavors I can get through! read more

Such high quality ice cream and kind service! The blueberry crumble came with delicious blueberry jam and thick cinnamon crumble. The ice cream was clearly high craft & homemade - I was really surprised! read more

Homemade whipped cream, great serving sizes and the hot fudge is real hot fudge. Feels like what an ice cream shop should be. 10/10!!

Amazing Ice Cream, wonderful service. Amazing place 10/0. I would recommend strongly.

Amazing. Easily the best ice cream in town with a good variety of flavors. We especially love their baklava ice cream. The staff is also very friendly and helpful! read more

Succhhh amazing ice cream! I got the baklava I've cream, which is a house favorite for a reason. It's definitely on the sweet side, but not as sweet as Baklava it's self. The whipped cream is home made and they have amazing salted caramel sauce! read more

Best ice cream in Massachusetts!!! This has such an indulgent homemade flavor and it's also so rich without being to much. They also offer some cool flavors. Kinda expensive though but so is everything else in life!!! Worth it. read more

Wonderful ice cream. Their Brownie Sundae is just AWESOME with Chocolate Chip ice cream whipped cream and real jimmies! Been a few times never made a post but saw they are open even under the worry that everyone is feeling. A nice batch of ice cream hits the spot. read more

Baklava ice cream with hot caramel sauce and homemade whipped cream is to die for!!! Meletharb's should be on everyone's top-10 list of ice cream shops in New England. read more

Oh this place is bad. Bad bad bad. I don't even like ice cream and I CRAVE this place!!! And I've only been there once!! I had the chocolate and vanilla soft serve (sooo good) and my fiance had the nutella and frozen pudding. He was confused by the pudding at first. It's banana pudding with those vanilla wafers! YUM!!! I'm going back tonight b/c I'm fascinated by the option of the baklava ice cream. Yes. Baklava ice cream. read more

Meletharb's is by far my favorite ice cream joint. I just went for my first dose of the summer of '07, and got an awesome Black Cherry Chip... a great thing about the location is that it's a short hop skip and jump from the lake, so you can grab a 'scream and go eat it while watching everyone else walk around the lake. Or you could even walk around after your treat to get a little exercise! They have lots of great flavors, some of my other favorites are Peach and Sweet Cream. They have all kinds of other things such as sundaes and cakes but i usually just get a straight-up medium cone. read more

This is an amazing place. I read about it on Yelp, actually. I'm anti-chain and was looking for a local place. I ordered a pistachio and took an cookie ice cream sandwich home. Other reviews below mention the price. Well, Meletharb (or places that make their own) doesn't have economies of scale. They make their ice cream themselves so they can't really compete price-wise against a shop that buys Richardson's, Baskin Robbins or whatever. I'd rather pay an extra buck for better ice cream. read more

First off Meletharb is AMAZING...An awesome local spot that isn't overly well known and crowded at all moments of the day and night. They make a range of like 15 flavors that change weekly. Every single flavor Ive gotten so far has been awesome my 2 favorite are the Sweet Cream (Greatest creamy ice cream on the planet) and the Birthday Cake ( Meletharb succeeds where so many others have tried and failed) Do yourself a huge favor and come here and then naturally you'll be back again the same week... read more

The best ice cream and froyo in the area. the worst part is I cant have any other ice cream now without comparing it to meletharbs! everything is made there. the cookie dough froyo is loaded with cookiedough!!!! Oh and dont forget the ice cream cakes which are made with homemade whip cream and any flavor you request. the staff is always helpful and nice too! read more

So this was my 2nd experience at Meletharb's and if my first one was like my second one...well, I'd probably be the dutchess of this place, but since my first experience soured me...I'll tread lightly on my admiration at this point. First time I went in there, it was a hot summer day in August, early afternoon, and they were unapologetically out of every flavor I asked for. I mean, come on, it's a hot summer day...obviously people are going to want ice cream. Make more of your popular flavors. Regardless, I ended up with a coconut something or other and it was good, but I was annoyed. Now fast forward a couple of years and my hubby and I want some ice cream, but we are not interested in driving to Richardson's in traffic. He suggests Meletharbs...I cave. Mind you, I did call first ask if they were out of anything. They were fully stocked so we went! I tried the Baklava (after reading Yelp reviews raving about it), and the Nutella. Both were tasty and I ended up buying the Baklava and the hubs for Coffee Oreo. Also very very good. The Baklava actually has chunks of the pastry through it. They also have a cannoli ice cream that I can't wait to try. The staff was nice and accommodating. I will definitely go back, and who knows...maybe I'll raise my review to 5 stars after another stellar visit or 2. read more

Meletharb is a small, bright little shop located in a strip mall in Wakefield. The servers were not too friendly but they serve up a baklava ice cream that is absolutely to die for! It is the richest, creamiest vanilla ice cream with large pieces of chopped up baklava and honey swirled through. So unique, original and delicious! They're a little pricey, at $4 for a small, but the small is fairly large and the ice cream is soooo worth it! You will not be disappointed! read more

I've been coming here since I was a little kid, and it's always been my favorite place. There is nothing better than a raspberry lime ricky on a hot summer day. It's perfect. And, their coffee oreo is AMAZING! Whether it's on it's own, with jimmies, or in a strawberry sundae, it's fantastic! They make all teir own ice cream, and you can tell. WAY better than store bought. It is a bit pricey, but totally worth it. It has lots of space inside, so you can go for and ice cream date, or bring the whole little league team. Go. Eat. You wont be sorry! read more

Can't remember which flavors we had, but they were good. I would definitely return if I were in the area.

I love the unusual ice cream flavors, but the last time I went I was disappointed. When I went in the man helping us kept talking and wouldn't take our order! I ordered coffee chip, which was extremely strong and barely any chocolate chips. I do love the PB&J and nutella flavors. read more

Where do you go to get THE BEST ice cream ever? Meletharbs! I'm serious. Wakefield, MA isn't exactly the place you'd expect to find it, but it's true. I was lucky enough to grow up with Meletharbs in my neighborhood and I even worked there with friends in high school. Everytime I come home, a Meletharbs visit is in order. I recommend: * the Oreo icecream. This is not your "cookies-in-cream" vanilla icecream with a few crumbles of Oreo. This is jam packed with so many Oreos that the icecream is a brownish-grey color. I have never had better Oreo icecream. * hot fuge sundaes - just the right proportions of ice cream, generous hot fudge, and whipped cream. * their ice cream cakes!! Always a favorite in our family. Get two flavors (I'm particular to oreo and strawberry) and I recommend a layer of hot fudge in the middle. Made with whipped cream frosting and whipped cream and hot fudge florets, you cannot go wrong. * Meletharbs makes lime rickeys & raspberry lime rickeys just like the old soda fountains used to. Very thirst quenching and delicious. Also, Meletharbs has funky artsy decor which I totally appreciate... little sculptures and artwork, cherry yellow walls. It's the best! read more

Meletharb's charms are as mysterious as it's name. First and most important, this place has fantastic ice cream. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but inside is comfortable and spacious. The hot fudge and whipped cream are homemade and will match up against anything you've had. This place knows ice cream, so you won't be disappointed. read more

Came here after a friend recommended it. Got the small size baklava ice cream, which is very sweet and actually filling. The price is a little high for the size and it was a little too sweet for my taste. read more

Meletharb Ice Cream - Baklava ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Homemade baklava + super creamy honey ice cream = I just died and went to heaven moment. I don't know how they prevent the baklava from getting soggy in the ice cream, but this literally is the most insanely delicious concoction ever. I grew up eating baklava, and I've also had many, many bad versions at restaurants. Meletharb uses the real deal in this ice cream. You can't go wrong with any of their other flavors either. Tip: Call ahead and make sure they actually have the baklava ice cream before making the trek out there. They run out regularly! read more

This has to be the best ice cream place around! I love taking my husband out for a cheap date and he gets some amazing ice cream flavor and I grab a lime Rickey and we go for a walk around the lake! We both love our choices (his favorite is Nutella) and we get a chance to burn what we inhale! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars read more

Found out about this place about a year ago when I happened upon an ice cream blog. Baklava ice cream? I've thought about that intriguing combo since, and finally made the 45 minute trek out there today. Arrived just after it opened and hubby and I were the only customers. The two employees were very friendly and I ordered a medium baklava in a cup, hubster had the white pistachio. My ice cream was fabulously creamy and rich, and the large chunks of baklava were generously sprinkled throughout. Somehow, the baklava retains it's crispness but is chewy at the same time. I have found ice cream nirvana! Hubby was very happy with his choice, and proclaimed it to be among the best ice cream he's ever had. We took home a quart of the baklava, the white pistachio, and the nutella. The nutella is divinely creamy and decadent. Prices are a little steep, but the quality is excellent with many unique flavor choices. I can image the lines here get crazy in the summertime, but we will definitely venture this way over and over again for some ice cream heaven! read more

Delicious ice cream that definitely tastes homemade. They have a good selection of flavors and some original ones including rotating flavors. The staff was very friendly. I wish that they had some outdoor seating but there is plenty of indoor seating and parking available. read more

Good ice cream shop. Flavors aren't super flavorful but they have some unique ones. Ice cream is nice and creamy. A bit pricey. Nutella: It wasn't as flavorful as I expected. I'd like to see swirls or chunks of Nutella. Coffee Oreo: My favorite flavor. Needs more chunks of Oreo and it would be perfect! Baklava: Very different. It wasn't bad but not my favorite. White Pistachio: Pistachio but white. Good but not the best I've ever had. read more

I like the vibe of this place. Great jazz music playing when I went in. Definitely get samples. I didn't care for the Baklava, but I know it's popular. I like the white pistachio (if you love real pistachios try it!). $4 for a small. (two scoops) read more