Sonic Drive-In

Annapolis has tons of ice cream shops on Main St., but I'm happy I stumbled into this local gem!…read moreTons of fun and unique flavors, vegan friendly, and absolutely delicious. I got a small scoop of the chocolate brownie ice cream (a classic) while my partner enjoyed their coffee chocolate chip. The kid working behind the counter was so sweet, friendly, and patient! He gave us several free samples before we made our final selection. Loved visiting this little spot!

Why five stars?…read more *Multiple vegan options (and we aren't just talking boring old vanilla and chocolate) *The vegan flavors are incredibly well done *Vegan toppings and options, clearly labelled Every time I am in Annapolis I make it a point to visit Annapolis Ice Cream. The selection is top notch. The flavors are unique. Vegan options are aplenty. During my visits I've had the vegan Black Cherry, Lemon Poppyseed and Mint Oreo but have sampled oodles of others. All have been creamy and flavorful. Service is always on point here. I've gotten the same service when it is just me and when I'm there with eight students, a handful of chaperones and only one employee. Scoopers have always taken the time to provide samples, answer questions and scoop ice cream. Annapolis Ice Cream stickers and merch are on point as well. So creative and fun. Annapolis Ice Cream is definitely not the cheapest in the city but it is by far my favorite.

Vegan Black Cherry

Banana pudding ice cream

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Triple Ice Cream: 2 scoop cookies n cream and 1 scoop chocolate fudge brownie

Pop Pop's Creamery

4.4(10 reviews)

0.2 mi

Lovely top-rated ice cream shop located in Annapolis and our party of 5 was ecstatic to choose our…read morefavorite flavors. I had read a prior review lauding the delicious oatmeal cookie ice cream, so I tried a scoop of this wonderful concoction and also a scoop of the chocolate peanut butter. Great choices whether tried in combination or separately. Another unique feature of this establishment is all of the topping choices of sprinkles and chips and sauces if patrons want to express themselves. Parking is available on the front and side of the building. We even wandered thru the parking lot afterwards to watch planes take off on the runway located next door. Service was fast and attentive. The store is cozy with plentiful seating and also connects to the restaurant next door. Great highlight for our visit to the area.

Attached to a restaurant that I was eating at, so that was pretty convenient…read more There are plenty of ice cream styles (cone, cup, sundae, etc.), and several flavors and mix in options. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. They had no problem with questions and little sample spoons. I tried a chocolate peanut butter cup, with Reeses pieces as my mix in. The ice cream was good, but nothing exotic or fantastic. The prices may be a little higher than buying your own at a store, but the place is family friendly and seems to support the local area with sponsorships, etc.

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Always Ice Cream

4.3(18 reviews)

0.8 mi

Ice cream is delish. Love the intimate setting. Many flavors. Girl at the counter was very patience…read moreand attentive.

I've never had a lemon cheesecake or ice cream that was lemon cheesecake flavored, but it tasted…read moreamazing! Their signage inside was really cool looking too. Staff were very nice and worked well together.

Lemon Cheesecake

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Kilwins

4.3(245 reviews)

4.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2007

The sorbets and ice cream are wonderful. Not too sweet One…read moreca see the chocolate making. The place smells well

One of my favorite ice cream shop! My favorite toasted…read morecoconut! I wanna try other flavors and the chocolate products but I cant stop myself to order toasted coconut... . Really good! Try it!!!

I will try all of them

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Ice cream selection

Shadyside Soft Serve Ice Cream

4.2(29 reviews)

7.9 mi

•$$$

Drove an hour to check this place out while exploring Maryland. Great ice cream options - tried…read moretheir banana pudding sundae and birthday cake dip. So yummy! Location was little hard to find behind the car wash, but had some modest outside seating. Just one person working but she served us quickly!

Ice cream was good but I have my small dog with me and I couldn't go in. They were nice enough to…read morelet me order from the door but it was still inconvenient because my dog is attached to my hip and I had a complicated time with paying for it and controlling my pup. I would definitely go again and leave my old pup home.

April 2024

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The Red Bean

4.2(205 reviews)

4.8 mi

Cute cafe with lots of options. They have extensive coffee menu, as well as ice cream. Lots of grab…read moreand go things too. Very friendly service and quick. We ordered an iced Americano that was great. Also ordered a small blueberry Kahlua white chocolate chip ice cream. They throw all the things in a contraption that takes the air out. Super good!!! Highly recommend. Super convenient location in town.

Lots of ice cream, coffee, baked treats on the menu. The star of the show is the blended ice cream…read more(choice of chocolate or vanilla base and 2 mixed toppings), reminiscent of New Zealand ice cream. We had the vanilla base with blended strawberry and raspberry--very generous portion sizes. Limited indoor and outdoor seating.

Baked treats

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Outside

Cold Penguin Ice Cream

4.0(43 reviews)

16.1 mi

I have lived here for 5 years and this place is consistently perfect. Clean, friendly and…read moreefficient. The ice cream is delicious and never freezer burnt. There is sometimes a long line, but thats just a testament to how popular Cold Penguin is. A favorite among locals and tourists alike.

The ice cream here is usually pretty good, they always have a variety of flavors. Mannnn today I…read moretried a flavor that I will not forget! Cookie Monster Caramel... my favorite one so far. I layered it with banana pudding on top. Then I walked the nearby boardwalk for an hour to try and walk some of it off . Service was fast and friendly. They also have toppings for an extra charge if that's your thing. The place is kind of small and there is minimal seating inside, but plenty of outdoor seating right outside on the covered porch or nearby boardwalk bench if you choose!

Award winning chocolate

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The counter

Cold Stone Creamery

1.9(38 reviews)

0.3 mi

The bad reviews are soooooo old. Don't bother with those because this place is great!!…read moreMy husband got the strawberry blond and I got the peanut butter cup and chocolate mix. Both were amazing. The employees were very sweet and it was pretty busy. They were efficient and we didn't wait long. We will definitely be back. Great place.

Their dark chocolate ice cream is to die for Have purchased…read more2 birthday cakes and both were delish

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Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4.1(55 reviews)

3.3 mi

Waited on line super long time only to learn that the flavors o was looking for they did not have…read more They did not have three of the items I wanted including a topping and two ice cream flavors. the line was also long people were trying to skip.

Super good! Creamy and delicious and lots of flavors. We got the coconut pineapple shake with…read morestrawberry topping mixed in and it was fantastic!

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The line for ice cream. It's sooo good we are willing to wait.

Always Ice Cream

4.5(37 reviews)

4.9 mi

My fav ice cream!! Love the chocolate brownie brownie batter and the peanut butter cookie! Super…read morecute little store love the seating outside too!

Great ice cream shop near a handful of restaurants near the downtown Annapolis area. There are many…read moreice cream flavors to choose from and the service was excellent. There are a few seats inside and a few outside. The portions are generous so save room for dessert! If you're looking for a friendly neighborhood spot to grab a cone or cup Always Ice Cream is the place!

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Banana Oreo

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Tiffany F.

14 years ago

The Sonic here was long awaited and a highly sought after food franchise for this area... I mean, after being tormented for years with these commercials for this seemingly mythical place... Yeah. I am no stranger to Sonic, Sonic fed and fueled me for the better part of all impromptu stops across the country. In general, if you haven't been, please remember this is a fast food place, it isn't meant to be held in high regards as something you'd travel high and far for forever and a day to eat. The hook here in the drive-in, which now of days, is a unique experience. If you've never been, do yourself the favor and go for the whole experience. The food is pretty standard, hamburgers, fries etc... But they do have the famed tots and hot dogs. Dessert and drinks are your go-to menu item, signature drink is the Cherry Limeade and they do it well. You have a veritable cornucopia of flavors to choose from and add in. My personal favorite is the Vanilla Lime Dr. Pepper. If you're on a budget or like a good surprise, the drink of the day changes daily (as one might expect), and will only cost you .99 cent. It's posted on the website if you really want to know what it is, but I like to go in for a surprise. AS FOR THIS SONIC, specifically: Drive-in Drive-through Outdoor seating Carhop service is alway polite and generally prompt delivery. If you don't always carry cash, you can use your credit/debit card at the menu after you complete the order. Remember to tip! The drive thru here is decent. It has its ups and downs, but the basic configuration could have been executed better. Entering and exiting can be tricky and expect to compete on busier days-- some enter directly from 2 and others come from behind Walgreen's (recommended). The drive thru experience is not the best. The staff are always polite and quick to answer, but the wait is sometimes beyond the want, especially if you only want one or two things. I always have to repeat my order, but it isn't so big a deal. The wait, since open, has been somewhat alleviated by the staff personally coming to your car in line for payment and delivery, but it can still get pretty long for a fast food service. Not a bad location, just needs to work out some kinks. read more

Gary M.

4 years ago

The worst place is this one. They take an eternity, and there is always a line. Because of the disarray, I frequently have to repeat my order at the window. Only half of the employees are friendly. Usually, they are lacking something. Unfortunately, there isn't much else nearby. Anyplace else would be preferable. read more

K S.

2 years ago

Saw an employee come out the back door and sharpen a knife on the curb. ...................................................................................................................................... read more

Justin B.

1 year ago

Service and time was good. Food was subpar, when requesting light ice they acknowledged and still brought out. a drink FULL or ice. Will not return read more

Joe A.

108

4 years ago

Tyla is an arrogant ass and shouldn't be working in any service industry. If that is the idea of a manager I pray for the owner.

Courtney W.

420

7 years ago

This is our Sunday go to. Most times orders are perfect... some times there are some mess ups but the food is always good!!!!

Olivia L.

9 months ago

Great place! They're always kind and never mess up my order! Food is great too! Drive through a fast.

Young K.

3 years ago

Closes too early. Then only the the drive through is open and not the park and order.

Mark E.

210

152

13 years ago

The breakfast burrito is the breakfast of champions!

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