Husband found this to satisfy the sweet tooth after dinner one night while in Portland and we drove…read moreover. We got lucky with prime parking but there was a line into the grass for both windows and we queued up with about 10-15 people in front of us. Lines move quickly since the menu isn't overly complicated. I chose a standard vanilla soft serve hot fudge sundae with nuts and whipped cream and my husband got a plain fudge brownie soft serve and loved the flavor. Delicious! Loved the old school look and vibes of this place. Reminds me of the old ice cream shop in my college town.

We drove by on Friday night around 8:45 and the line was looooong so we decided to hold off and…read morecame back around 1pm on Saturday afternoon. There are a bunch of mix in options but I was surprised that there were only 6 base soft serve flavors. I went with pistachio and was a little underwhelmed by the lack of pistachio flavor. Good froyo spot but don't need to come back.

Delicious, family-friendly, the best location and the nicest owners!!! We are so psyched they…read moreopened their second location in Portland so now we can enjoy Reef's close to home. It's always incredibly tasty and leaves you feeling refreshed, especially on these hot summer days. There's nothing like Reef's -- not just the taste but the experience! A MUST if you're in the Portland area.

Absolutely amazing place with the nicest staff working. My large family showed up a couple minutes…read moreafter closing and they stayed open late for all of us to order. The ice cream was phenomenal- allowing each person to order to their own preference. It was seriously amazing. I would definitely make sure to hit this spot when visiting Portland or in nearby areas. Also, the truck is so incredibly cute!!

Giant servings of ice cream and friendly service. I couldn't believe how big one scoop was, let…read morealone a baby cup. Huge I tell ya, huge! Good variety of flavors. Maple walnut is delish.

We saw this cute little shop off the road and knew it was meant to be. Great service and great ice…read morecream. A yes it got better because they also had slushies for which my children declared best slushies ever!!! Thanks so much Sarah's Scoops!!!

I was visiting Portland for a few days and had to check this place out because I love shave ice…read more I've had shave ice at lots of places, including Hawaii, and I honestly have to say this is the best I've had so far! I got the guava and passion fruit flavors, and they were both so flavorful and refreshing. The condensed milk and Li Hing Mui toppings were amazing and made it even better. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Portland. If you love shave ice, this place is a must try!

Another wonderful surprise! This little shop is exactly why Portland is so special--independent…read morebusinesses with creative, one-of-a-kind concepts. We were craving ice cream, and Zephyr popped up on Yelp. As soon as I saw their shaved ice and ice cream creations, I was intrigued. They reminded me of the incredible shaved ice desserts I'd enjoyed in Hawaii and across Asia. The shop itself is charming, with fun signage and a welcoming atmosphere. Every ice cream combination sounded tempting, but I finally settled on the chocolate pretzel and the orange creamsicle. Both were outstanding, and it's easy to see why they've been voted one of Portland's best. The staff were thoughtful and attentive, and the owner was especially welcoming. He told us he was a former bartender, which makes sense--every syrup is made in-house, as is the ice cream. That extra care and craftsmanship really shine through in every bite.

ben Blake was professional and very handsome and persuaded me to buy a boat load of icecreamread more

A teeny, mobile ice cream truck/trailer serving delicious, small-batch, premium, ice cream made…read moreusing locally-sourced Maine cream. From an except on the web: "They will be serving flavors like Maple Walnut, Ginger, Strawberry, Rum Raisin, Grape Nut, Vanilla, Maine Wild Blueberry, Salted Caramel, Allen's Coffee Brandy and more. Customers will have the option of one to three scoops served in cups, plain cones, waffle cones, sugar cones. Pup cups and ice cream floats will also be available." Located in the parking lot between Sissle & Daughters and the Black Box shops. I ordered a cup of the Oreo in a cup and it was great! A stellar way to cool down in the heat and treat yourself to a well-deserved sweet treat.

Excellent ice cream and service!! We've been going for years and have never been disappointed. Our…read morefavorite ice cream shop, rather you want a nice creamy shake or a waffle cone with your favorite flavor, order a small cause their portions are huge or one of their signature sundaes. Enjoy!!

Fantastic ice cream! Customer service is outstanding! Great location.Highly recommended!!!read more

On Saturday night, I was craving something sweet after dinner and found The Gelato Fiasco. There…read morewas a queue out the door, but it moved quickly. When I got in, I saw the flavors listed on the board and tried a few samples served on a metal spoon. Since I was in Maine, I had to try the two blueberry flavors. I immediately fell in love with the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato and asked for a small cup with that flavor. The Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato is comprised of wild blueberries intersected with a sweet and crunchy oat streusel covering and kissed by a scoop of vanilla. It was so yummy! My husband had the Netflix & Chill Gelato which is caramel gelato with brownie bits, peanut butter cups, and kisses. The small dish was $6.35 each and it includes a Maine restaurant tax. The next day, during the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, our last stop was The Gelato Fiasco. Funny enough, I was just here the night before. At The Gelato Fiasco, our group of 13 were able to each choose two flavors. Since I already had the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato last night, I wanted to try some other flavors. This time I got the Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea. WOW! The Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea really tasted like how you would expect it to taste, all the flavors were there, but imagine it in a denser, silkier texture and a more intense flavor. I highly recommend checking out The Gelato Fiasco, you will not regret the smooth and creamy texture of the gelato. There are plenty of seating inside and outside.

Enjoyed a sweet treat at "Gelato Fiasco" in Portland, ME…read more This dessert shop has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. It's decorated very simply inside, nothing special. Ambiance rate 5/10. The staff is nice, and the service is quick. Service/staff rate: 6.5/10. This place offers a wide variety of gelato flavors! I ordered a small dish consisting of a scoop of "Big Ole Peanut Butter" and a scoop of "Cookie Therapy." Both flavors were very bold which I enjoyed because I was able to really taste it. In addition, the cup size is a generous portion. Food rate: 8/10 Overall, this gelato place is a nice place to stop by for a quick dessert!

The ice cream is good, but portions to price is just interesting. I wonder where they got the idea…read moreto pay 7 dollars for a small ice cream

This ice cream spot is always a summer favorite!! Great selection of flavors, sweet treats and…read morecoffee!! The service is always friendly and quick at this adorable little building on spring st.