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Downeast Ice Cream

1 By Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-3016
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Cuisines: Dessert
Dining options: After-hours
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I love my ice cream and Downeast Ice Cream did not disappoint. My husband and I tried the blueberry cheesecake which was delicious with chunks of cheesecake. The chocolate lovers was super tasty too. Great portion size in a waffle cone. Highly recommended.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Stopped at Downeast Ice Cream to taste the homemade ice on a rainy weekday in June. I ordered the peach ice cream and it was quite ordinary. I would not have guessed that it was homemade. The serving was generous - especially for a kids cone. I tasted my husband's chocolate cone and again I didn't think it was anything... More

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Charlotte NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Make sure that you come here or you will miss out on incredible ice cream! It is some of the best we have ever had! Tried the chocolate lovers, wild Maine blueberry and black raspberry temptation on several visits. All are homemade, so creamy and amazing! Their portions are huge and the single scoop is more than enough! Great prices,... More

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Corinna, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We each had 2 different flavors in a cup. Each of the flavors was excellent. The only problem is they have so many good choices.

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Oxnard, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Yummy and so good. The ice cream scoops are huge and there is every flavor imaginable. It is a bright and happy place that makes you feel like you are in an old fashioned ice cream store...and you are. Cute tables to sit on and watch the people order while you have fun!

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Katy, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

The homemade ice cream here was so good that we had it several times. They have many, many flavors and we enjoyed the Bailey's ice cream so much that we had it evey time. You must try their ice cream.

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Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Wow, awesome home made ice cream, great flavors, huge portions. You really need to save room for dessert at this stop. And everybody had a big smile on their face, it was one of those happy little places, really. If you didn't leave room for dessert, it's fun just to watch everyone else indulge!

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Larkspur, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

The owner chatted with us the entire time we were in the place, and she was delightful. Her grandchildren came in while we were there, and they are just precious!

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keystone heights, fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

You'll miss a great "take you back to your childhood" treat if you don't get an ice cream here. So many flavors and combinations to choose from - it's hard to decide. But they are very gracious about letting you sample some flavors so you can make a decison. We picked 3 "out of the ordinary" flavors and enjoyed them... More

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New Bern, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

Oh, the ice cream here is awesome! So many yummy flavors and not enough time to eat them all. Our favorites are pumpkin (only available in the fall), whoopie pie, cinnamon ginger snap, grape nut (amazingly good!), apple pie, and I cannot even remember the rest! You have to try this place! But, be prepared to wait in line. BTW,... More

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