The Whimsy Cafe is right in downtown Salem, close to lots of cute boutiques, and it has more than just ice cream. They also sell chocolates and gifts, adding to the "fun little shop" feel as soon as you walk in. I went specifically for ice cream because I was looking for a nearby ice cream shop, and this one caught my eye. It wasn't too crowded when I visited, and the staff was relaxed, friendly, and helpful while getting my scoop ready. I ordered a cookies-and-cream-style flavor with a blue base and cookie crumbles, and it was exactly what I needed on a hot Friday afternoon during a Massachusetts heat wave. I got the smallest (pixie, 4oz) size, and it was plenty for me. Overall, it's a very cute, kitschy little shop that's easy to pop into if you're in town. I wish I'd had more time to explore the gifts and chocolates, but even just stopping in for ice cream was a fun treat. read more

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Whimsical little spot--Whimsy's is a charming Salem boutique and dessert shop with very witchy vibes. This Salem gift shop is packed with Christmas decorations, holiday ornaments, candles, and witchy goodies, + chocolate and ice cream. I picked up a heart ornament with painted gold accents. The staff was incredibly friendly, and we chatted for a while--he even shared a recipe for German mulled wine. Whimsy's is great for unique gifts, seasonal decor and sweets. A must-visit boutique in Salem for holiday shopping and magical/one-of-a-kind goodies. read more

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PHENOMENAL Ice Cream! Homemade! I ordered the Campfire Smores and it was loaded w/ toppings and very creamy. Will be back!! read more

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I enjoyed their ice cream. The young girl was extremely nice. The store is fun to walk around. Pretty items. Calm place. The guy was extremely nice also, great customer service. I went right before they closed. read more

Whimsy's - Store was closed here. Glad I quickly grabbed ice cream right before they closed. - Gift Shops Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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They remodeled this place, the long candy counter in the back is gone now. replaced by candles, over priced gifts and vulgar and offensive stickers. the chocolate isn't the same. I overpaid for a pecan turtle that was like biting into hard cement. Staff doesn't look happy to be there. Tried the ice cream, taste like supermarket brand. won't be back. read more

This store is basically a candy store that has a variety of various treats including chocolates & ice cream. Unfortunately their chocolates are simply AWFUL! I can't believe how packed w/ sugar they were, it was grossly excessive. It was like hard to even tell the truffles had chocolate. I also bought some turtles which were a decent size which made the chocolate so thick you could barely bite into it, I was afraid to chip a tooth! The amount of money they are charging is a total rip off, so don't bother, not worth it. I contacted them to let them know my experience & they basically didn't bother responding after saying "oh well, too bad you didn't like them, but we don't make them, not our problem". Simply pathetic. read more

Whimsy's Ice Cream Shop - 26 Front St, Salem, MA 01970 On a cold Hallows Eve (41 degrees!), we decided to grab ice cream while waiting for our 8pm tour. BEST. DECISION. EVER. This has to be one of the best ice creams we've tasted in the entire Massachusetts area--rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. And the portions? Huge and super well-priced. We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday, and Whimsy's made it extra special. Salem during Halloween is absolute chaos, but this little shop was a sweet escape. The vibe is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the ice cream is pure magic. Whether you're braving the haunted streets or just craving something cold and delicious, Whimsy's is the place to be. Hands down, the best ice cream parlor in town. Pop Highlights: * Eating ice cream in 41° weather = legendary move * Generous scoops, fair prices, and unforgettable flavors * Perfect spot for a birthday treat (wife approved!) * Salem may be wild, but Whimsy's is worth the stop Final Verdict: Go visit. Celebrate. Indulge. You'll leave with a smile, a sugar rush, and the feeling that you just found Salem's sweetest hidden gem. read more

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What a great find in downtown Salem. Homemade ice cream that's so delicious. I chose raspberry with chocolate. Great seating outside to enjoy the beautiful September day. read more

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My son bought me some earring for Xmas but once I went to wear them they broke. I brought them in and the owner told me who the vendor was ( a local female jeweler) and they'd be happy to send them back and get me a new pair. She was so nice and accommodating!! And they came only a few days later!! Thank you! Cute shop and lovely staff! Thank you. read more

Location is the only thing this place has going for it, watery hot chocolate and near impossible to eat Chocolate Turtle makes this place just a tourist trap praying on the volume of tourist. The chocolate turtle was so hard I had to break it up by hand into small pieces to eat it. While this place is close to where many tours start and a nice hot chocolate on a cold night would be great, this isn't the place to find a good hot chocolate. read more

We loved Whimsy's! Their hot chocolate was so delicious and rich! And the employees were so sweet!

My wife and I stopped by this charmingly quaint novelty & ice cream shop! The ice cream they served was refreshing and very delectable! Absolutely loved the ambiance, and their service was very good! We always appreciate a good smile and hello from the workers! read more

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So delicious and very friendly and fun atmosphere. Campfire smore and blueberry pie ice cream flavors were AMAZING! read more

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Going to Salem during Halloween weekend was definitely a bold move and required additional patience. However, Whimsy's team and staff did a pretty great job at keeping the line moving. They offered many sweet treated in addition to ice cream. I ordered a pixie totally turtle ice cream and thought that it was pretty good. The flavor was yummy. However, the ice cream was a little too hard for my preference. I had to wait a little/try to mix it to soften it up. The ambiance was cute - the lower section looked to be a store with fun nick nacks to buy while the upper section was dedicated to treats. read more

My partner and I took a weekend trip to Salem at the end of the summer. The weather was perfect for eating ice cream, and Whimsy's was perfect for serving good flavours! The staff were friendly and capable --we look forward to stopping by again next time we're in town! read more

HIGHLIGHTS: strawberry cheesecake truffles, Richardson's ice cream. Every time we go through Salem, we make a point to stop at Whimsy's to get a few sweet treats. The staff has always been wonderful, and even the owner has taken the time to personally greet us and help us, especially as we browsed their adorable (and rather expansive!) selection of self-care, knickknacks, and witchy trinkets. Definitely a cute spot worthy of popping into. read more

What an amazing place! The building itself is unique, with frontage on two major streets, and the layout is spacious, diverse, and fascinating! Management is delightful - I always feel like I'm coming home to family The products are unique and inspiring: hand-made masks, horns, and other magical items, plus ICE CREAM! Delicious and varied flavors! What more can one ask for in a popular Salem neiggborhood? read more

What a lovely little gem nestled in stunning Salem! Stumbled in with my girlfriends and the whole vibe of the shop just grabbed us! Well curated and adorable, we *loved* that the owners took their time to select only vendors that were local and supported causes that uplift women and those in the LGBTQ+ Community. Whatever you do - take time to meet Alena, and ask her story. Then ask about the things she carries in the shop -each one has a story. Then we had some ice cream, and y'all. Just have some ice cream. The texture was so creamy and soft and the flavor was big, and fresh. Super thankful for the generous portion sizes - which gave the price point a wonderful value. Snagged some of the most beautiful chocolates I've ever seen on the way out - again, rich in value when you consider the size of an average truffle for similar pricing. I'm not in Salem often, but the next time I go there, I know visiting whimsy's again will feel like seeing family. read more

We really enjoyed visiting this little shop in Salem. The service was great and the ice cream and chocolates were delicious. I would definitely recommend going to this great shop if you are visiting Salem. read more

Took a trip to Salem after renting a car in Boston (a cruise port stop for us). Let me start with, I LOVE chocolate.. like, REALLY love chocolate!!! The truffles we found here were absolutely phenomenal. I got 4 different kinds - dk chocolate with: pumpkin, peanut butter, Carmel and dk chocolate! In addition, the ice cream, I tried a few things but landed on the peanut butter/dk chocolate swirl. The ice cream was so creamy and the peanut butter was delish, a perfect combo! Prices were as expected for the size of the truffles, and the sizes offered for the ice cream. The store was stocked full of amazing artisan pieces. I really wish we could have take more home! read more

This place changed hands this year and used to be Maria's, which I always found to be sort of dated and overcrowded with touristy souvenir type gifts. Whimsy's is a complete upgrade in terms of aesthetic - it has fine jewelry, home decor items like artisan candles, and accessories, all with an elegant witchy/fairy vibe. They also serve chocolates and ice cream upstairs, the latter of which is Richardson's - and you can't go wrong with Richardson's. read more

This place is so gross. The ice cream scoopers USE THEIR BARE FINGERS to pack down the ice cream. The girl doing it did it to my ice cream and the one before and after. Why would you touch the ice cream with your HANDS when you have a scoop to pack it down with?! In the age of COVID?! Absolutely insane. I have never seen anyone else do this. After I scraped off the part she touched, I tried the ice cream (seasonal apple crisp) and it was so nasty that I spit it out and threw it away. I didn't know it was possible to screw up an ice cream shop this badly. No wonder there wasn't a line. read more

This was hands down my favorite store that I visited in Salem. The shop half was Wicca centered with garden and plant/growing based items as well as beautiful decorative items for the home. Everything was beautiful and such incredible quality. Even better, the store is LGBTQ+ friendly and very welcoming. The other side of the store has ice cream and locally made chocolates. Do yourself a favor and get something sweet on your way out! read more

Horrible! Service was horrible and they told me to fuck off because I was had a Christian shirt on. People were horrible. They told me to kill myself. I'm very hurt and I'm very scared.. read more

I live in Salem and used to frequent Maria's when it was in this location. Loved it and her. This place is such a disappointment. The front half of the shop is very touristy gifts. I have no problem with that. If there is a market for that, wonderful. My issue is the back half where Maria used to sell ice cream and freshly baked goods. She used the front for delicious chocolates. Whimsy's chocolates were so overpriced I was astonished. One chocolate covered oreo with m&ms was $5.00. This was a regular sized store bought oreo and regular m&ms. It was ok, nothing that was worth that kind of money. It is with great disappointment that I write this. Maria's Sweet Shop will be sorely missed. I will never be back and will be warning friends of the poor value. read more

This shop is MARVELOUS! They have delicious high quality chocolates and ice cream (the raspberry ice cream with chocolate bits, can't remember the name, but it's heaven!) on one level, and downstairs is a wonderful store where interns made by small businesses are showcased. A unique store in Salem that matches the fun witchy vibe while having items other shops in town don't! The staff was helpful and kind as well! I'll for sure be visiting when I return. read more

We used to come here when it was Maria's Sweet Somethings, so we decided to check it out when it changes to Whimsy's. We got a few chocolates (5 to be exact) and literally laughed when we saw the receipt. The prices are not advertised before you pay, I wish I had asked beforehand but didn't expect them to be anymore than they had been in the past. $6.99 for the pretzel in the photo. Such a rip off! Safe to say we won't be back. read more

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Their ice cream is SO good! This is a neat shop, because they do ice cream, desserts, and coffee, but there's also a big part of it that's like a fun Halloween retail shop and candy store. read more

Tired a few sample ice cream flavors to make a decision----all had just a cold sweet taset - not flavorful. Small portions, high prices and poor servicce on the aftenoon I went. Wont go back. read more

The change in ownership has led to HUGE upgrades, especially on the retail side! It's hard to pick just one thing. Sweets are delish as well. read more