16 Best Ice Cream Shops near Holliston

“After three years of having traipsed by this place, looking over and thinking 'Someday...' I finally decided that tonight was it. I was...in a /mood,/ to put it succinctly. Dagnabbit, I wanted some ice cream.So I stepped on into the brightly lit but welcoming little shop. It was clean, pristine, and calm--but I could practically feel the exuberant energy of its patrons and staff that it would have on any given summer afternoon, even on this quiet evening. I made my way over to view the selection, and...while I had expected there to be a fantastic selection of unique flavors...I was ill-prepared for the choices I'd have to make. My eyes roved over such a brilliant array of colors and provocative flavors, that my attention was like trying to walk a pack of exceptionally energetic puppies. Any moment I thought I had made a decision, one of those puppies would leap at another label or swirl or splash of rainbow, yipping and pulling. All of the disappointments and problems in my life slipped away into the ether as the most pressing thing in the world at the moment was... 'WHICH ONE?!' I was going to commit to a pint, no matter what--no question. Sure, I could have asked for some samples, but I didn't want to pester the pleasant woman keeping shop... She was already engaged in friendly banter with a couple of other patrons, and I was struggling as it was. I have a penchant for eating anything that's aggressively blue, and the variety of flavors available in that color had me holding my breath as my eyebrows tried to unite with my hairline. I finally wrangled my internal puppy thoughts--resisting my every urge to just shout 'BLUE!'--and picked one: Caramel cheesecake.I scurried home, dealt with some unpleasant things... But finally I grabbed a spoon and dug in--...there are some things in this world that bring such unexpected pleasure and joy that it elicits reactions that seem contrary and disproportionate to the thing being experienced. Such was the case with this ice cream. It was so good, I had to beg pardon for my vernacular and volume. So smooth, so creamy, but with tantalizingly soft chews of chunks of cheesecake and subtle crunches. It was sweetness like a euphoria. I had meant only to have a little taste so I could satisfy my curiosity and save it for later...but the spoon seemed to take on a mind of its own. M'lad witnessed my exultation, and I almost reluctantly passed him the spoon. Usually, we can calmly and politely share food--but we were reduced to a base, child-like state, and got grabby-snatchy with just the one spoon. Something about this must have alarmed my rational side, and after both of us saying 'Last one, for realsies--' for the fifth or sixth time, I managed to slap the top back on to save what was left for later...but it was difficult.Suffice to say, next time I will allow myself to dawdle a bit in the shop and ask for samples, although I sincerely doubt that there is any wrong choice. I blindly and recklessly committed to this one flavor... My only regret is that I didn't get a bigger bucket.“

“Valentine's Day surprise made my week!! I love sweets, especially cannolis, so when my boyfriend gave me this (with a beautiful bouquet of lilies) I almost screamed with joy! I have been on a mission to try all the bakeries in the vicinity of Boston, so you could call me a bakery expert. Gaetano's blew my socks off! Not only was the shell of the cannoli nice and crisp, but the cream was delicious. I really loved the cookies as well, which surprised me! When I am back in Holliston, you will for sure see me at Gaetano's Bakery with a crumb trail following me wherever I go.“

“Been going to TJ's since 1999. Been gaming since 1994. Been to alot of game shops over the years and none compare to here. Unlike most stores it's huge and you never have that crammed in feeling. They even have private rooms and spare rooms for any type of game you wanna play whether it's card games, board games, dnd, etc... they have the space for it all. On top of it they have an amazing kitchen. It's got fair prices and a huge variety of food, coffee, and desserts so you don't have to rush out because you wanna eat. They got it all covered“

“We came here on a whim on Sunday morning and we loved it! I surprised my son with bringing him miniature golfing, as this was his first time. The staff here are amazingly kind and accommodating that my son wants to keep coming back. The ice cream here is creamy and yummy, and the other younger golf patrons (and their parents) were respectful and give space to each other while we go through the rounds. Also, the plants here are priced reasonably and there's a variety of plants to choose from. We will be back!“

“Love love love this place, Amazing flavors of ice cream, smoothies, sorbet, frozen yogurt. Generous portions and their service is really good. Owner and the staff are very friendly. I ordered an ice cream cake for my daughter's birthday party, the biggest size and none of it was left. Couple kids in the party had allergies and the owner was very kind to be mindful while preparing the cake and also suggested dairy and egg free substitute for the kids. I always have great experience with them and my kids always, always leave this place very happy.“

“Awesome ice cream place! My son has a dairy allergy and their vegan chocolate sorbet is a HUGE hit. He even wanted to try a waffle cone and the staff was beyond helpful making sure everything was safe for him to have. Definitely one of the best experiences we’ve had at an ice cream place for my son. Great flavor selection for the dairy based ice cream as well! Our whole family loves coming here, thank you!“

“Ice cream wonderland and hand made chocolates ?. They don’t just touch things then make your ice cream they wear clean gloves then take them off , a biggie for me ! So many flavors !Real ice cream .They make the perfect cones not lop sided & sloppy The women are sweet as the candy clean kind deliciousKid-friendliness: Patient with children ?Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!“

“We ordered a custom coconut butter cream cake with cranberry jam, frosted cranberries and shaved coconut on top. Cake was absolutely AMAZING! Not one crumb leftover. Not your run of the mill grocery store cake, it was soo much better! Worth every penny!Communication with owner was also excellent! Very quick to respond to questions and happy to make a last minute addition of sugared cranberries on top.We will be back for our next special order cake and would highly recommend them to anyone! A hidden gem in Ashland for sure!“

“A friend brought over a pint each of walnut and chocolate chip gelato for dessert the other night, and I was blown away. Both were so creamy and flavorful, without tasting too sweet.I then found out all their gelatos are lactose free, so no upset stomach after eating a bunch. Looking forward to trying some of their other flavors.“

“Hop Yo is my favorite local froyo shop! I love how close by and convenient it is, there really aren’t a lot of specifically frozen yogurt shops around anymore. I also love that they have açaí bowls! However I’d like more size options for the açaí bowls as well as shakes. Froyo flavors are delicious, but I’d like more rotating flavors. Always seems to be the same flavors when I go. Great assortment of toppings and even some healthier options like granola, coconut, boba, etc. which is very much appreciated. All employees are very friendly and helpful with questions, and even include a cute little handwritten card with every doordash order! All in all a fantastic local business with great work ethic, highly recommend.“

“I went the other day with my boss and we both love this place, the lady at the register was super friendly, good prices, flavor was fantastic, good portions and the place itself is beautiful love the decoration, we are definitely going back for some gelatos “

“This a great little food and ice cream restaurant with a ton of choices to satisfy whatever you're Kraving! Quality fried seafood, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, baskets, clubs, Greek food, pizza and a bunch of other stuff, especially really good ice cream! Tonight I had a turkey and bacon wrap. Simple yet delicious! Staff was friendly, place is clean. Family friendly atmosphere.“

“The ice cream was very good, I think it's Richardson's. The prices seemed reasonable for the serving size and the staff was good at their jobs. It had a wide variety of toppings and could use a few more flavors, but they opt to be part froyo and part ice cream, so there's only so much they can do.“

“Went here with my shining wife and kids. Ordered food for the family and every time I get the flamethrower burger it gets better, I would give my kidney for an unlimited supply. I would lather my whole body in that sweet sweet sauce if I could get a chance. The service there is so amazing and welcoming, A guy named griffin helped me out the other day and he helped me through the complicated order with ease and excitement. The service is always good and helpful!DQ brings the GRILL and the CHILL!“

“My first time visit was amazing. Our food was served hot and delicious. The fried clams were served perfectly and the onion rings are the best I've had in a while. The tartar sauce is absolutely outstanding. Service was friendly, very much a family and welcoming atmosphere. I did not have a chance to taste the ice cream, but they had many various flavors to pick from.“

“A very nice farm with few picnic tables , on spot ice cream van was there when we visited. Gift shop with refreshments were available , a bouncing setup for kids were there. A bench swing , 4-5 picnic tables with shades were there. Hayride for the kids/family is available. Id you are in the area please do check and support.“