Amazing! We loved the ice cream here. We found other good spots for ice cream in Bar Harbor but this was our favorite! Service was spot on. Efficient and friendly. read more

Amazing! There are A LOT of ice cream places here but this place is delicious! They make fresh flavors every day. Only 5 gallon and served until they're gone. I could eat this every day! Our group loved cinnamon cardamom, coffee & fresh basil. Hope to be back soon! read more

In a word: Meh! No ambience but that's not really important as it's just a scoop or cone kind of place. They don't give samples so you're taking a chance that you'll like it. I found the ice cream kinda "gummy" - almost chewy. Wish I could say it was great but it wasn't. read more

I loved the unique flavors they have. It does rotate, though I'm not sure how often. The first time I was here, I got Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Cookies and Cream (oat milk based). Now, I'm not much of an ice cream person, but I had to come back this time! Depending on when you go there, there can be quite a line, but it's worth the wait! The line does move quickly as they do not offer samples. I got two scoops: - Beorn's Honey Spiced Cake: I loved the bits of cake and orange marmalade. - Brambleberry (oat milk based): you cannot tell it's oat milk! Love the berries! I also tried a bite of the Szechuan Pepper (wow the pepperiness) and Basil (very herbaceous). Definitely worth the wait and trying out the unique flavors they have! They are pretty descriptive of the flavors, and it holds up to the description, so I don't think you can go wrong with your choice. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Brambleberry (Oat Milk based) over Beorn's Honey Spiced Cake (LOTR reference!) and Szechuan Pepper over Fresh Basil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The ice cream was good! They have some really interesting flavors! I ended up getting a flight because you can't taste the flavors first. I really respect all the reasons they listed for not allowing tasting, like saving plastic and time. The decor inside is very nice. read more

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They do not offer samples, and the ice cream was not good. Not edible. Not sure what else to say. There are lots of other options in town. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - No samples - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The ice cream here is very good and the shop is in a convenient location. The flavor choices were pretty limited in comparison to other locations, but were very interesting. The service, however, needs to be better. When I was here, there were a lot of people ordering and it was chaotic. It wasn't clear who was being helped and who wasn't. We waited for a while to pay and my ice cream started to melt everywhere. I will say though, I did get a broken cone and they gave me a new one at no extra charge. read more

Why was this the best ice cream I've had in my entire life, no joke. I'm not even an ice cream eater like that, like REALLY not, and I could've eaten 40 of these. I got the cinnamon cardamom flavor and it's seriously unlike anything I've ever had. It was the sweet goodness of a snickerdoodle cookie mixed with the refreshing creaminess of a cool horchata. Usually when I get ice cream, i always want the smallest size possible and really only a taste, as it's never as good as I think it'll be and too heavy. This was the COMPLETE opposite. It was so light, so delectable, I could eat so many more of these and not get sick of it. I'm so sad I love 5 hours away from this and can't get it every single day of my life. Since I'm already not a die hard ice cream fan, any and all ice cream in my area is absolutely ruined for me after tasting how amazing this was and knowing I'll never have the same amazing experience I had when I ate this ice cream. I'll be back, idk when, but I WILL BE BACK FOR THIS!! I love you guys please ship this to me I'm begging read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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This is the BEST ice cream you'll ever have. An absolute must do every time I'm in Bar Harbor. It was a cold & rainy day but I couldn't pass up my favorite ice cream shop in the world. Their artisanal flavors are incredibly creative and unique but they also serve some more approachable options for guests with less adventurous palettes. Located in the heart of downtown BH it's the perfect treat after a long day of hiking or nightcap post dinner. Couldn't recommend it more. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Honey cake ice cream & half lavender half lemon poppy ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I have been coming to Mount Desert Island Ice Cream for many years. The original is here, but it was explained to me that through some business connections the remarkably remote locations of this brand have sprouted up in Mount Pleasant in DC (where I have been many times) and Japan (which I have not been to yet). The original here is on the town square and is spacious. I was surprised that their non-dairy offerings were not quite as robust as the DC shop, and they didn't have my usual favorite flavor. However, the fresh mint and sweet cream flavors that I was able to try delivered a characteristic richness. I was quite happy to have tried this one, and now I have to find an excuse to go to Japan. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We were looking for ice cream before heading back and walking around stopped in here, which is on a side street right off the Main Street. The first thing asked was if they had vegan ice cream and they do. Jonna helped us as 4 of us asked for different small cups and she was helpful, has a great personality and sadly shared that their policy, which we understood, was no samples. We all enjoyed our ice cream and were happy we could eat inside as all other ice cream shops had no indoor tables. This was great as it was very cold and windy read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - The outside sign - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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100% recommend this spot if you stop by bar harbor. The ice cream flavors are unique and very good, plus, the amount you get is well worth the price. The young man helping us out was very patient and kind while my partner and I couldn't decided which flavors to get. I wish I lived close to the area so I could come here more often! read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream -- where creativity meets creaminess and your wallet meets its match. The ice cream itself? Excellent - 4.5 Stars. Rich, smooth, and packed with inventive flavors you won't find anywhere else. This is where your inner foodie and your inner child join hands and agree on something. Now, let's address the (frozen) elephant in the room: the service was a little chilly -- and not just because of the freezers. The staff (mostly Eastern European students working for the summer) were polite but not exactly radiating joy. And the no-sample policy? Bold move. They've got a long explanation for it, but when a single scoop runs about $9, you kinda wish you could confirm that "Basil" isn't just a prank flavor. Speaking of which -- I took the risk, and it paid off big time. The basil ice cream was fresh, creamy, and shockingly delicious. I loved it so much I went back the next day, proving that apparently, I'm now someone who craves herbs in dessert form. The shop itself has a cool, minimalist vibe -- clean lines with just enough whimsy to remind you you're on vacation. Bottom line: pricey, a little pretentious, but worth it for the creativity. You'll roll your eyes at the rules... and then roll back the next day for another scoop. read more

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I'll be dreaming of this ice cream tonight. The Maine Blueberry and Callebaut Chocolate were chefs kiss. Not only were the flavors lovely, but the texture of this icecream was special. Begging my partner to take me back tomorrow, highly recommend. Cute shop with seating inside, fast and friendly service! read more

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Quick service, superb flavors, and perfect for a nice stroll around bar harbor. Extremely unique flavors, and they do such a good job at it! Very local ice cream store vibe and a classic in Bar Harbor to try. Got the blueberry ice cream, and was skeptical at first, but downright one of the best ice cream's i've had. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Blueberry ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Good, not great. Very limited flavors. Each a bit bland...not much flavor. . Ice cream had a gummy texture to it. We were disappointed based on the Yelp reviews. read more

This is a wonderful ice cream place with such an interesting array of flavors. There was a small line when we stopped in after dinner, but it moved quickly. However, it's unfortunate they don't do samples because they have unique flavors and you don't know what you're in for. I ordered one scoop of the sherry catalana and it was good! Here is where I wish I could've gotten a sample: I think the cinnamon and sherry flavors were a bit much for a whole scoop. The texture of the ice cream was good, not icy at all and smooth. I just wish I chose a different flavor. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Menu (8/31/25) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Really interesting flavors. I am so sad that they stopped offering samples because even though I tried 8 different flavors while I was in town, I have no idea if I hit on the ones that I would have loved the most. Getting the flight (4 scoops for $10) was the closest thing to sampling, so that's what our family did. It's also a great value if you are willing to share your ice cream. At least in my opinion, 4 scoops is way too much for one person. Some of our favorites: The Dude (tasted just like a white russian), butterbeer (tasted just like a root beer float), coffee & oreo, matcha (most matchas are too subtle; this one is very matcha-forward), and lavender (great if you love floral flavors - I do!). Some that we didn't like as much: Lamington (the coconut flakes made this far too sweet and gave it a weird texture) and basil (this was very basil-y and tasted just like a good pesto; we just didn't like cold pesto as much as we thought we would). read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - A flight shared 4 ways - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent ice cream shop - lavender was great but blueberry is the best flavor in my opinion

This place seems to have really interesting flavors and that's great. They don't offer sample, not even one per customer. My teen daughter took a chance and ordered basil. She happened to hate it and we immediately asked if we could get a different flavor. I get that would be a minor loss, but was still pretty shocked they said no, especially given it's about $7 for a very small amount of ice cream. The store was empty so it really wouldn't have cost them much to create a happy customer instead of a sad one. The guy who helped us didn't talk much or offer any guidance when my daughter was trying to figure out her flavor choice or even say sorry or anything at all about her experience, but just acted bored/unfriendly. That also wasn't all we ordered, and we had been planning to return for other members of our party to order later in the day. Very disappointing overall -- and I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've ever left a negative review on yelp. read more

this is the best ice cream on earth! a little expensive but worth it! we've come twice during our trip

Quality ice cream. Delicious, bold, and unique flavors. Definitely the best ice cream I've had on the island!

Great ice cream average service ice cream shop atmosphere take care of the kid's lot's of course read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Street sidewalk - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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i got the wildflower honey icecream & it might have been the best i have ever had!!! they have such unique flavors here & the quality is great- very creamy! read more

What happened to MDI Ice Cream??In June and July the Ice cream is melting in the freezer. Maybe half the flavors and those are basic. The sour cherry was a tasteless sugar bomb. Been going since it was one a little store in Bar Harbor and sad to say would NOT go back. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - had to throw this out - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Top notch service! This place was packed, and a bit chaotic inside, but I guess that's a testament to the quality of the ice cream. We have a daughter with celiac disease, which means we usually avoid scoop ice cream joints for risk of cross contamination. However, one of the servers was very educated and went out of her way to make sure my daughter was served safely. She got out a new scoop and opened a new ice cream from the freezer. She even opened a new box of spoons! We are on vacation here for a few days and we will definitely be back! read more

I got the pain perdu ice cream and it was delicious! Not your typical ice cream shop flavors. Highly recommend!

Lots of unique flavors. Ice cream is very smooth. Brigadeiro was my favorite flavor. The ice cream is very pricey though. Great vacation treat! read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Triples - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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OUTSTANDING ice cream on MDI! I love unique ice cream flavors, and I loved that their options were so interesting and out of the box. The shop is centrally located in the Bar Harbor village, and there are tables inside (though I imagine most folks walk around when the weather is nice). I enjoyed two scoops, one of lemon poppy jam and one of fresh basil. The fresh basil........ I'll never get over how good it is. SO flavorful and sweet and herbaceous! The ice cream texture is also incredibly creamy and uniquely thick, I loved it. My husband tried a combo of cinnamon cardamom and Chinese 5-spice. His flavors were just as tasty! We couldn't get over how yummy and special this ice cream was, and I can't wait to return to MDI and enjoy their ice cream again! read more

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Busy place - but the line moved fast and the ice cream was very flavorful! We ate across the street in the square- not much seating.

Not a fan that this ice cream shop does not let you sample. I'm like just there are many unique flavors to choose from. I really enjoyed the London fog, brigadeiro, and the cookies and cream. The line may look long and wrap around, but trust me it moves fairly quickly. The no sampling policy definitely helps. If you have a group, you can do the triple scoop, and it ends up being a bit more quantity and a better price value than the ice cream flight. read more

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Ice cream was awesome! Tried a flight of flavors, some were really good, and some were just ok. Loved the blueberry sour cream and the pain perdu flavors the best. Overall, a great ice cream selection and experience! read more

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Great service, great central location, and AMAZING ice cream. We waited in line for almost 40 minutes and it was totally worth it. You can tell in every aspect this business knows where to focus -- and it's on their customers. They provide a great product, they are kind and thoughtful. These are the kind of local business owners I want to give my money to on vacation. Highly, highly recommend. read more

They had the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever had. I got a scoop of their biscoff dairy-free ice cream and it was so good. The biscoff flavor was super strong and it was made with an oat milk base which made it even better. Honestly though, the price was kind of steep for just a single scoop, but it was delicious! They don't do samples so choose wisely. There's some seating inside but also a ton of places outside to wander or sit to eat as well. read more

Some of the most unique and creative flavors I've seen, with a seasonal touch to it. It is definitely a pricier treat, so I highly recommend splitting scoops with friends to cut the cost. We shared a flight (4 scoops) of Cinnamon Cardamom, Blueberry Crumble, Butter Pecan, and Honey Spice Cake. They were all amazing and unique, highly recommend this place. read more

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream - Cinnamon Cardamom, Blueberry Crumble, Butter Pecan, and Honey Spice Cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The unique flavors are always so fun to try and it's something I look forward to every year I'm there for vacation!

The best ice cream in town. Homemade and small batches, they always have super unique flavors like butterbeer, salted honey, etc. Some of my family's all time favorites include the cinnamon and cardamom, cookies and sweet cream, and their classic chocolate. They also make great root beer floats. Although they no longer do sampling, they let you get 2 flavors in a single scoop, so you can try multiple flavors! read more

Very friendly service. Unique delicious flavors. Line moved quickly. Great location by the green.

Best Ice cream in the Bar Harbor area! The long line is worth it. The texture is phenomenal, it's almost stretchy yet smooth. The flavors are unique and delicious. I tried the lamington, cinnamon cardamom, the dude, and the maine caramel. My favorite was definitely the lamington (coconut). Overall, terrific ice cream! read more

Delicious ice cream and they have fresh ingredients and some out of the box flavor combos.