There’s nothing more soothing on a hot summer’s day than that first bite of creamy, sweet goodness from a cone or cup of your favorite treat.
Ice cream shops all over have opened their doors for the summer season. A visit to a new spot or local favorite is the cherry on top of a day out on the town or in the park. Here are a five ice cream shops with menu items that range all the way from classic to crazy.
Cindy’s Soft Serve
Elkridge Corners, 6330 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
This locally owned soft serve paradise has a flavor for everyone. The walk-up ice cream shop offers soft serve cones, sundaes and snowballs in your favorite classic flavors: vanilla, chocolate and twist. Families can also come to Cindy’s Soft Serve and dig into a banana split or waffle sundae.
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Hoffman’s Ice Cream & Deli
934 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
This family-owned and operated shop has been a local icon since 1947. Take in the flavor and mastery that more than half a century in business has provided and try hand-dipped cones, homemade milkshakes and floats. Hoffman’s ice cream flavors include vanilla, chocolate, coconut chocolate chip, raspberry, seasonal options and many more. Families looking for a little more than dessert can try the deli, which offers sandwiches, subs and homemade recipes served with the classic dill pickle on the side.
hoffmansicecream.com
The Charmery Ice Cream Factory
Union Collective
1700 W. 41st St., #400, Baltimore, MD 21211
2-9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
Find inventive flavors and seasonal treats, from sundaes to milkshakes to floats, at The Charmery. Its third location at Union Collective, known as the Ice Cream Factory, also doubles as a larger production space for its ever-changing flavors. The Charmery sources its ingredients locally and uses real fruit and dairy from grass-fed, hormone-free cows. Try Baltimore-inspired menu staples including Old Bay caramel. For families with birthdays on the horizon, The Charmery can bring the party to you with catering options.
Additional shop locations in Columbia, Towson, Chevy Chase and Hampden thecharmery.com
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar & Ice Cream Shop
8225 Main St., Ellicott City, MD 21043
3-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
3-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
This shop gets its name from the Crazy Mason’s signature milkshake mason jars,
filled and stacked high with sweet toppings. The shop also offers sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and pastries. For those with dietary needs, the shop has gluten-free and non-dairy options. This Howard County location is locally owned and operated.
thecrazymason.com
Yogolaada
Woodholme Square
1860 Reisterstown Road D, Pikesville, MD 21208
Noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2:30-11 p.m. Saturday,
noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Frozen yogurt can be a cold, creamy and refreshing alternative to ice cream. Visit this family-owned and operated shop for frozen yogurt, fresh fruit smoothies and more. Yogolaada has more than 100 flavors in-store and dozens of toppings to choose from. Cholov Yisroel ice cream (certified to meet Jewish dietary restrictions) is available here.
yogolaadataste.com
