Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

Q: Are vegan options available?

Yes, vegan flavors exist depending on the current lineup; availability varies by day and location.

Q: Is there typically a long wait in summer?

Yes, peak-season visits can involve lines outside the shop.

Q: Is there seating inside?

Indoor seating is limited due to the compact footprint; most customers consume scoops on-site or take pints to-go.

Q: What should I try first?

Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble is the recommended signature option to experience the house-made, fruit-forward profile.

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Overview

About This Shop

This is a Heritage Atelier. In-house, small-batch ice cream uses locally sourced milk and cream. Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble is the signature flavor you should try first.

At a Glance

Signature Items

Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble (signature); rotating flavors include Thai Chili, Pain Perdu, Sherry Catalana, Butter Beer.

What They Sell

Ice cream and sorbet; in-house churned with fresh Maine ingredients; flavors include Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble, Thai Chili, Pain Perdu, Sherry Catalana, Butter Beer, Madagascar Vanilla Bean; pints available.

Best Time to Visit

Peak in summer; midday crowds form; visit early afternoon or later in the day to enjoy cooler temps.

Shopping Tips

Sample rotating flavors such as Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble, Thai Chili, Pain Perdu, Sherry Catalana, and Butter Beer
A pint to-go is typically around $10
Some flavors are dairy-free; ask at the counter which vegan options are currently available

Details

Products & Pricing

What They Sell: Ice cream and sorbet; in-house churned with fresh Maine ingredients; flavors include Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble, Thai Chili, Pain Perdu, Sherry Catalana, Butter Beer, Madagascar Vanilla Bean; pints available.

Brands: Maine's Own Organic Milk (MOO), Callebaut chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla Bean

Local: Locally Made Products

Store Experience

Size: Tiny-to-moderate footprint

Layout: Compact display with a rotating flavor lineup; lines commonly form outside during peak season.

Hours & Access

Hours: Varies by season; typical summer window is 12:00 PM–9:30 PM.

Seasonal: Year-round operation with extended hours during peak season.

Closed: None

Parking: Available - Street parking nearby; limited curbside spaces in Bar Harbor; peak-season crowds may affect availability.

Accessibility:

Small footprint; narrow entry; may present accessibility challenges in peak crowds.

Services

Returns: No publicly posted return policy found for this shop.

Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Mobile Payment

FAQs

Do they ship ice cream?

Shipping ice cream is not offered; deliveries are handled via third-party services like Grubhub and Postmates for participating locations.

Are vegan options available?

Is there typically a long wait in summer?

Is there seating inside?

What should I try first?

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