Is there anything better than treating the kids to an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in Central MA? We can't think of one.
Luckily, We have a lot of great locally-owned ice cream shops in Auburn & Beyond where we can indulge in yummy goodness. Here are some of our favorite places for ice cream in Auburn and the Surrounding Towns:
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Christopher's Homemade Ice Cream
22 West St, Millbury
Located in Millbury's Felter Mill, you can't go wrong with homemade ice cream made on premises at Christopher's Homemade Ice Cream!
Spring 2025 Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 - 8:00 PM
CoCo's Tropical Ice
1 Swanson Rd, Auburn
Coco's handcrafts Italian ice and gelatis in small batches daily in dozens of refreshing flavors (plus you can make your own special flavor combos!) Most are dairy and gluten free.
70 Worcester Providence Tpke, Millbury
Want to create your own ice cream flavor? Head to Coldstone and they’ll mix your custom Ice Cream Creation right in front of you. Best part? All their ice cream is hand crafted and made fresh in store
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290 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton
Dresser Hill Ice Cream is now open! They are open Thursday-Friday 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 1:00-8:00pm. Choose from over 40 premium flavors, soft serve, sherbet, sugar free ice cream, sorbet (dairy free), or frozen yogurt (low fat)!
The Flight Deck at Southbridge Airport
220 Airport Access Road, Southbridge
What better way to enjoy an ice cream than to plane-watch at the local airport. Newly opened, The Flight Deck is an aviation-themed diner located at Southbridge Municipal Airport.
697 Southbridge Street, Auburn
Can’t go wrong with walking up to the ice cream window at Friendly’s! They’ve been serving ice cream since 1935 and are a MA institution.
63 Main Street, Douglas
Offering Richardson's Family Ice Cream hard ice cream, plus over 24+ flavors of soft serve ice cream - you have to stop at the Ice Cream Lady and don't forget to take a photo with the landmark ice cream cone wearing statue! Cash Only and Outdoor Seating.
Hours:
Weekdays: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 11:00 - 9:00 PM
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Ice Cream Pharm
185 W Main St, Dudley
Stop by for some ice cream at the Ice Cream Pharm! They're serving homemade ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and more! (Plus, now they're serving adult drinks for the grownups in your group!)
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74 Providence Road, Northbridge
Serving fresh seafood and ice cream for over 20 years, you’ve got to plan a stop to Pirate’s Cove. Offering 30 flavors of soft serve ice cream, Gifford’s hard ice cream, splits, sundaes, ice cream drinks, smoothies, delicious seafood and more!
Robbie's Place - Crystal Caves Family Entertainment Center
790 Southbridge Street, Auburn
Head to Crystal Caves Family Entertainment Center for a round of mini-golf and some homemade ice cream! 95% of their ice cream is made on site! They serve soft serve as well as hard ice cream - there's tons of flavors to choose from too!
744b Southbridge Street, Auburn
We all know about Rocco's amazing doughnuts, but did you know that their Auburn location is serving up delicious ice cream too?! Grab some ice cream or a Doughnut Mashup Thursday-Sunday in Auburn!
New Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM + 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM + 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
208 City Depot Road, Charlton
Offering over 30 flavors of hard ice cream as well as soft serve, there’s something for everyone in your fam. Choose a cup, cone, sundae…or turn it into a frappe, float or freeze!
54 Foster Street, Southbridge
Don't miss your chance to enjoy authentic American-style ice cream in small batches, made from scratch. Scoops of Hope, is a division of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc., and they provide meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while offering delicious ice cream and more.
Tatnuck Farms Creamery Ice Cream and Hot Dogs
55 Marshall Street, Leicester
Offering 30 Flavors of World Famous Giffords Ice cream (including non-sugar, non-dairy and yogurts) to choose from! They also serve grilled JUMBO Kayem hot dogs including a homemade meat sauce. Don't miss the opportunity to play some mini-golf afterwards too!
385 Southbridge Street (Auburn Mall), Auburn
Looking for a healthier option for a cool treat? Stop by the largest self-serve frozen yogurt retailer - offering quality ingredients and toppings.
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West End Creamery
481 Purgatory Rd, Whitinsville
West End Creamery serves everything from the classics to seasonal options - there's 60 options to choose from! They also carry frozen yogurt, sherbet, and sorbet. Grab a cool treat and then get ready to see the farm animals, play a round of mini-golf, and/or have some family fun on the adventure farm!
