Cheryl and I were looking for a sweet treat last night, but being July 4th, we didn't have high…read moreexpectations that we would find anything open. To our surprise, Old Towne Ice Cream in Rowley on Route 1 answered the phone and let us know they were open. What I love so much about this place is the variety of exotic homemade ice cream flavors they make. I love all the local favorites like Richardson's and Hodgie's, but Old Towne offers flavors you just don't find everywhere else. With my love for global cuisine and unique flavors, this place always hits the mark. On this visit, Cheryl and I tried a couple of their specialty flavors, and boy, they did not disappoint. The flavors were fresh, distinctive, and danced on the palate. If you love ice cream and want to try something a little different, take yourself over to Old Towne Ice Cream in Rowley and enjoy a sweet treat you'll be talking about long after the visit. I've included a picture of this week's exotic flavors.

This place always seems to be quiet (at least when I've gone) but the ice cream is delicious. They…read morealso have special flavors which are very unusual but delicious. We love going here!

Ice cream arrives fast and cold. I ordered at 8:23pm and it arrived at 8:47pm on a Sunday night…read more This is way too easy! There are 15 Ben & Jerry's flavors, two of those are dairy-free, 3 Talenti flavors and 2 Breyers flavors. The Talenti Layers Confetti Cookie tastes like a really fancy McDonald's vanilla shake with bits of sugar cookie and rainbow sprinkles.

Nice cool ambiance ice cream place. Service is great. Got a mint chocolate chip with a sugar cone…read moreit was delicious chocolate chips were delicious. They have picnic tables to sit on

I used to look forward to stopping here after having a seafood dinner in Ipswich, but after today's…read morevisit, i think I will probably cross it off my list of favorite ice cream stands. We ordered 2 Regular sized ice cream cups, and only received 1 scoop in each cup, barely reaching the top of the cup, and were charged over $7 for each cup. 2 Errors...there should have been 2 scoops in each cup, and the Chocolate Walnut had only 1 and 1/2 walnuts in it! Are you serious White Farms? I tried explaining the lack of scoops and walnuts to the oblivious scooper, but she just looked at me with a blank face., didn't even try to rectify it. White Farms, you've really gone downhill and lost loyal customers. Others must feel the same, because it's a hot summer day with 3 cars in the lot and no lines! Ice cream lovers, spend your $ at Lagos, Hodgie's or Kimballs, not here.

I love ice cream and this place didn't disappoint. I think the Waffle cones were made to order and…read moreVanessa, Chiara, Lilyana and Brianna handled the inside and outside crowds fantastically. Will def return to try more of the inventive flavors next time we are in Gloucester.

I've heard great things about this spot and it didn't disappoint! We came here for a post dinner…read moretreat and there was no one else in the space which led to quick service and ample seating. They had a good selection of diverse flavors and portions were reasonable as well. I enjoyed the limited Wild Blueberry Pie and would definitely get it again - everything else seemed really tasty as well! If you're looking for a sweet treat in Gloucester, this is the spot for you!

Friendly ice cream shop with driving range. They've got tables under the trees along the golf…read morerange where you can sit out of the sun. Staff is well trained and polite. Lots of great ice cream flavors to choose from, including some good flavors of frozen yogurt, (I tried a couple yogurts and they are very good). Ample parking.

Solid frappe of coffee Oreo which made for a great treat on a warm day. Lines can be long so plan…read moreaccordingly. A little expensive but high quality.

Hot damn. Some of the best ice cream on the north shore. Maybe even all of Massachusetts…read more I got the Mexican chocolate and custard flavors. The spiciness of the first was well-balanced with the easy creaminess of the latter. Companion got Mill River mix and Phyrexian corruption. He likes those crazy flavors with brownies and fudge and candies. Service is polite and prompt. Really cute outdoor seating but word to the wise: if you come on a summer evening, while you are feasting on ice cream, the mosquitoes will be feasting on YOU. It's a wild marshland. These must be some superstrong mosquitoes, because I got bit RIGHT THROUGH my yoga pants. Maybe they absorb the powers of the ice cream, I don't know.

Downriver Ice Cream was just what we needed, after spending an entire day at Crane Beach! It was…read moreabout a 7 min drive away from the beach and was well worth the stop. Pretty packed the day we went, but luckily the line moved fast so we didn't have to do much waiting. Unfortunately the day we went, they were out of a bunch of flavors, mostly the fruit flavors that we typically gravitate towards. We ended up getting some ice cream to try anyways and it was yummy & creamy. We ordered one with strawberry + butter pecan, and another with willy wonka explosion. I really enjoyed the strawberry + butter pecan; strawberry had a bunch of strawberries in it & butter pecan was subtle but you could definitely still taste the butter + pecan. The Willy wonka explosion is perfect for if you're someone who loves chocolate candies like M&Ms, butter fingers, & snickers. The staff was very kind, they've got their own parking lot that's free to park, and a cute little seating area to enjoy your ice cream! Will definitely remember to come back the next time I'm in the area and try their fruit flavors!

Large sundae for 8.00 with French vanilla ice cream says it all…read more Excellent ice cream, staff, all products excellent . The gallon of ice cream to go Sundaes are always properly executed. When in area... dial the GPS location to Ice cream... when you have to drive pst the Dairy Queen to get here... it has to be that good

This place is a whole experience! You can get ice cream, soft serve, frozen yogurt, shakes but you…read morecan also do mini golf and see farm animals like chicken, goats and cows. The whole farm and space is huge. So even though it was really busy on a Thursday night around 8:30 it didn't feel crowded. My party got a few child size cups and they give a very healthy/large scoop. We tried the pistachio, coconut/pineapple, salted caramel pretzel and peach. All flavors tasted fresh and natural. We were even surprised to see that the peach had actual fresh peach chunks in it! Definitely a creamy ice cream. After checking their site, it does classify as "super premium" which makes sense for how rich it tasted.

Molly and Griffin were so helpful and friendly! They answered all my questions and I loved my…read morecorner piece in a waffle cone! Yum!

Food: Some of the best ice cream I've ever had! Perfection…read more Service: They were so nice, and let me try a bunch of flavors. Ambiance: There is outdoor seating! It's so cute :)

Good food and polite staff! Nice place for lunch or just an ice cream. Mini golf is an extra bonus!!read more

We stopped by Cafe Sarina for breakfast and their breakfast croissants are HUGE! Definitely can…read moresplit between two people. The cafe is a cute little spot for breakfast or brunch. I love that Nunan's is right across the parking lot and there's a mini golf course nearby.

This bakeshop is a gem. Everything about the bakery cafe is superior to all others . . . . the…read morebaked goods are the best of the best, the service couldn't be better, especially if Fiona is behind the counter, and the ambiance is very cool and unique. Very cozy, quaint and cool place with amazing baked goods. And lovely Fiona is one special lady, her warm and personable nature can make anyone feel like they are at home in the bakeshop cafe . . . . Five stars for sure !

Adorable bakery! This place is so warm & inviting the minute you walk through the door. The decor…read moreis really cute and there are a few cozy seating areas. The girls behind the counter couldn't be nicer or friendlier! My husband and I got the following: cinnamon rolls, oreos, a chocolate chip & s'mores whoopie pie and a latte to share. All were great but I think the s'mores pie and latte were my favorite! I would definitely recommend checking this place out for a sweet treat! ;)