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    Vanderwendes - Fenwick Island

    4.5 (58 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Anushka M.

    Back again for another summer and their summer flavors are so good! The strawberry cheesecake and mint Oreo were probably some of the best ice cream I've had. Mint Oreo was the perfect ratio of Oreo pieces, and strawberry cheesecake had delicious cheesecake chunks mixed in. Their portions are huge and well worth the money. It was quite busy when we came but the line moves quickly. The employees are really friendly and move everyone along very quickly! We didn't sit inside so can't speak on seating but it was great to grab some ice cream and walk back to our house!

    Cookie dough in waffle cone. And peanut butter fudge crunch
    Carmen C.

    The ice cream is delicious. We love home made ice cream from a farm. The people in the store were helpful and friendly, the store was design so cute.

    1 scoop of chocolate ice cream with sprinkles in a waffle cone
    Allie C.

    The ice cream was delicious and very filling! The staff worked efficiently and managed the line well. Even during the rush, they were kind to everyone and took care of everyone's order. I would highly recommend anything with a chocolate base! There were 2 benches inside to sit on and some standing room. Outside there is an additional bench. Obviously it's a bit cold inside since there is ice cream so bring a jacket!

    homemade waffle cone with ice cream and toppings

    service is always fast despite how busy they are, the workers are also super sweet! We went multiple times during our trip and every-time the ice cream was great!

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    Tatiana W.

    Best ice cream sundae! Creamy delicious ice cream and great variety of toppings. They have a few benches inside and tables out front. Also there are tables and benches all around the village. Prices are very reasonable but be prepared to wait in line as they get busy!

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    Erica S.

    Stopped by this local ice cream shop for a sweet treat on a hot summer weeknight. You can check out their website to see what flavors they offer. I had a "one scoop" size which I actually split into 3 flavors because it's technically 3 scoops of ice cream. "One scoop" is their smallest size and it was plenty! The ice cream was rich and delicious. I got mocha almond, peanut butter crunch and cookie dough. Yum! So refreshing. They have a good amount of seating out front for you to sit and enjoy your sweet treats! We were honestly surprised that it wasn't more busy considering it's august.

    Paige G.

    I'm always up for trying a new ice cream shop. I've seen this place come up on Yelp when we've been to Rehoboth but we never had time to stop. I was excited that there happened to be a location in Fenwick Island that was right down the road from the restaurant we had dinner. It's easy to drive right on by this and I didn't even notice it the first time. We walked up to the store and there was a sign that directed you to use the back entrance. Once we walked all the way around the building, we stepped inside and were served right away. They had multiple flavors to choose from. Orders in our party included: salted caramel, peanut butter fudge, peach and cherry vanilla. The portion sizes are huge! So come hungry, share or just get one scoop! The peanut butter fudge wasn't that flavorful and could have used a lot more fudge mix-ins. The salted caramel was delicious and a good combination of saltiness. The peach wasn't anything special. The cherry vanilla was more just cherry ice cream. It was pretty dark in color and usually this ice cream is a light color due to the vanilla with the cherry mixed in. You could taste no vanilla whatsoever. However, all the ice cream is creamy. Although not the best ice cream I've had, it was good. It's also a good value for money given how generous the scoops are.

    Raspberry with oreos
    Rachel S.

    Good ice cream but I've had better to be honest. Portions are generous- at about $5 for a single scoop. Although there were about 25 flavors available I was a little disappointed by the options... most were standard flavors and were not the creative ones I love to see at the beach! Cute little shopping area with outdoor seating available *note I visited before quarantine

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    Rebecca C.

    Went for dinner at Fenwick Island Village and after found this cute creamery that had a line out the door. We figured, it must be good let's try it! The line moved fast and was worth the wait. The ice cream is so creamy. Great variety of flavors! Very reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly. I had the maple walnut and mocha almond fudge with rainbow sprinkles. It was a 2 scoop cup which was more like 4 scoops. So much, I couldn't finish it! Delicious!

    Cookies & cream

    Such great quality and quantity for the price. The ice cream was so I had to go twice during Labor Day weekend. Highly recommend getting the ice cream in a waffle cone it was the best cone I've ever had. The ice cream is really thick which I prefer. I got one scoop of cookies & cream both days. First night there was no line second night it was out the door but it did go by fast.

    Super cute Pint container
    Melanie G.

    I LOVE ICE CREAM and when on vacation we have to enjoy ice cream every single day. With all the great reviews we saw about Vanderwendes we just had to stop in. This spot is small but cute. They have a bench outside at the back entrance and multiple picnic tables out front for their customers to enjoy. Inside there are also a few benches to sit on to enjoy your ice cream and the AC. The staff were very friendly and patient. As a family of 4 with 2 kids who like to "try" flavors it's always nice to be greeted with kindness. The ice cream is farm fresh and delicious. I enjoyed a double scoop of Salty Caramel in a homemade waffle cone. The flavor was the perfect combination of sweet and salty while offering a smooth and creamy consistency. The homemade waffle cone was large and sturdy. Needless to say I ate every last bite. It seems they have multiple staple flavors as well as a couple rotating flavors. When we visited the Blueberry specialty flavor was sold out but we heard other guests rave about how good it was. The shop also offers merchandise to purchase; tumblers, hats, magnets and more. This spot is a definite must stop and enjoy.

    1 scoop Coffee Oreo with a waffle cone.
    Courtney S.

    My group and I ended up here after Dumster's was packed with lines about 50 people deep. It was a cute little find in Fenwick. They also had a line that passed Bjuice but it moved quickly. The servings were super generous! I ordered 1 scoop with a waffle cone and they packed my cone full with ice cream! No skimping here. The girls behind the counter were also super friendly and such sweet girls! Only reason I'm knocking off a start is because the flavors they had weren't anything spectacular. I've tasted a 5 before and they weren't quite there. Don't get me wrong! It was still very yummy!! You won't make a bad choice by going here.

    Cookies 'n Cream ice cream w/ waffle cone

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    Girls working there were very pleasant. Just a meh on the normal flavors that you can get just about anywhere. Good portion size though.

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    Great ice cream. I usually only eat vanilla but love the apple pie ice cream here. Customer service is fantastic.

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    Excellent prices, ice cream was delicious, store is very clean, the staff are very friendly I would definitely return on my next visit

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    3 years ago

    Very good ice cream tried their coffee, Oreo. It's one of my favorite. Visit the store in Fenwick Island.

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    Simply the best, most creamy ice cream with huge serving size best received in a homemade waffle cone.

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    One Coastal

    4.6
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    A wonderful dining experience...sort of. Such a shame the restaurant is so noisy and the outside…read moredining looks onto Rt 1. I'll give the restaurant a 4 star review for the sauces and food combinations. The fish and pork chops were an excellent choice for my guests. Unfortunately I ordered the flank steak, medium rare. I didn't send it back which would have ruined the mood of the dinner, but the pork chop took 25 minutes to prepare. The flank steak came out luke warm and was not at all tender. It would have been better medium or medium well as it was a bit rubbery. The server should have warned me when she indicated to my guest that she preferred the pork chop. She was a bit abrupt and talked too fast. The Parker house rolls were a bit dry, not warm and tough. I'm from Baltimore and Parker house rolls are should be warm, soft with a lovely aroma and melt in your mouth. The honey butter helped but not enough. We ordered the strawberry short cake for dessert. The presentation was lovely and the strawberries fresh and sweet, but the short cake was dry. I assume it was awarded the James Beard for the sauces and creative combinations, which admittedly were wonderful, but there are some simple things the chef needs to consult his grandmother on how to prepare.

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    Ambiance - clean, bright and inviting. Food - fish and sauces better than average at better than…read moretypical OC prices. Service friendly, but I took a star away for a waitress who urged me twice to get a more Expensive Bottle of wine which I did NOT want. One time Offering a suggestion is fine, but 2 times left a bad taste in my mouth.

    We tried Matt's fish camp in Fenwick island last week during our trip to ocean city Md, I was…read morecraving a really great tasting fish and chips, well let's just say Matt's didn't disappoint, we were greeted very warmly by the 2 young hostesses when we arrived, we were promptly sat in a very cute booth for 2, our server was very attentive and friendly, it was her first night with a trainer and she was on point!!! The ambiance was what you expect when dining on the east coast of Delaware, it felt like you truly walked into a fish camp, from the patrons sitting at the bar and the raw bar, to the families that were enjoying dinner and laughter together truly made you feel welcomed. Now to the food, we started off with their house made hush puppies tossed in old bay and served with honey butter, and deviled eggs with candied bacon and hot honey, these 2 dishes alone gave you that taste of southern cuisine, than came our entrees, we both had the fish and chips, and I must say this by far is one of my favorite dishes we have had since we've been coming to the beaches of Delaware and Maryland, the fish was super flaky and moist, the breading was super crispy and flavorful, you could taste the dill in their house made tartar and it left me wanting more, the chips were crispy and hot, the Cole slaw was very fresh, and the dill pickle chips on the side gave you that nice taste of salty and sour, in all Matt's exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return in the fall!'

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