9 Best Ice Cream Shops near Essex

“DownRiver sells ice cream as well as nondairy options for those with an intolerance. The ice cream is rich and creamy and stays true to its flavoring. And the sorbets are very refreshing and smooth, the only problem i have with the ice cream is not with the dessert itself but with the portions. Even the kiddie cone is giant which is great if you want to save a little money, but is an issue when your kid can't finish it all and you end up wasting quite a but of money. The portions also make it harder to eat it all before it starts melting everywhere's. Other than that everything else is great. The service is as good as it gets, in my time going there they have never messed up an order and are kind to their customers. Some of the workers do need you to repeat your order once or twice which I find better than not getting your order right. The seating areas are all outdoors and its nice to enjoy during the summer, but can also be awful due to all the mosquitoes there are near the marsh. All together I give DownRiver 4 stars as I have deducted 1/2 a star from the gigantic portions and 1/2 a star for the mosquito prone area. Overall I would recommend stopping by if you're in the area!“

“The ice cream is absolutely amazing. My fiancé favorite flavor is Ritzy AF mine is definitely the peanut butter Oreo. Every time we go in the servers are always awesome. Sophia was amazing help with recommending me a new flavor to try.Kid-friendliness: Awesome with kids!“

“Been coming here for years now, by far the best ice cream you will ever eat!!Dietary restrictions: Allergie friendly and staff are very experienced in how the manage cross contaminationParking: Dozen or more spaces to parkKid-friendliness: 100% kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Yes, no steps or long access points to cross!! Very much wheelchair accessible“

“If you're like me and like to hunt down every shop serving Richardson's ice cream, then you're in luck coz here's another one to add to your list. If you're unfamiliar with Richardson's, then so you need to know is that it's yummy! Good variety of flavors, tasty as usual, and friendly staff to top it all off. Their serving sizes are very generous and are offered in a cup, sugar cone or waffle cone. Parking is limited, but there's a side window to walk up and place your order, which was very convenient.“

“Was craving ice cream on the way to Boston & was able to get my fix before it closed. Just for kicks, sampled the grape nut which was interesting. It tasted like soggy grape nuts so at least you don't chip a tooth; you either love it or hate it. I decided to stick to my faves, chocolate peanut butter & pistachio. The pistachio flavoring was off, a bit too pistachio-y, if that's even possible. But the chocolate peanut butter hit the spot. Hubby got the milk & cookies & that was yummy too. Business was steady with a lot of local kids, even on a cold weeknight.“

“They have both soft serve and homemade traditional ice cream here. We usually stop by here when in Salem Willows. Attentive and quick service. Can't go wrong with ice cream! My daughter got the chocolate marshmallow along with pistachio Ice cream and really liked both.“

“I got an unusually good chai latte with almond milk, and my girlfriend was impressed with her flat white with oat milk. This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and one single occupancy bathroom. I did not scrutinize the snack case, but the bars and whatnot looked vegan. I wouldn't be surprised if they had vegan ice cream in the ice cream case, but I didn't ask.“

“EDIT: CASH for delivery tips (see full review) I would like to express my gratitude for the owners prompt actions and response. I was unaware they went through a 3-rd party so I have changed my review to 5 stars because it is not their fault. I am unsure how to contact her but her genuine response and my other experiences shows me how wonderful they are. I will leave the original review for people to see what happened. You can also read the owner's response that further shows their care and professionalism. The response completely made my sad night so much better. Thank you!ORIGINAL:I love cafe bischo and recommend the food. However, I was notified after I paid, to tip the driver in cash. I never carry cash with me so I didn't have any. I was hoping she had venmo or another electronic payment option. I explained this to the delivery driver and she proceeded to yell at me. Then rudely shove my food at me and sarcastically say "have a nice one on me" before I had a chance to ask her if it would be okay for me to deliver a cash tip to cafe bischo or meet her elsewhere the next day. If she had been polite I would have been able to figure it out with her like 2 adults. That being said if you order deliver you must have CASH for a tip. I will never order delivery again she was so rude. I however will continue to frequent for their delicious food.“

“Amazing flavors! I had a coffee, chocolate and Goats milk caramel!! so decadent !Another had Cardamom, Saffron & Pistachio, delicate, and floral, so good! Excellent homemade ice cream,with unusual flavors, but also the regular flavors. A must try this summer!“