Jordan Pond with The Bubbles in Acadia National Park

Guide

Ice Cream on MDI

the siren call of summer

The most notable ice cream shops on Mount Desert Island — from the nationally recognized Mount Desert Island Ice Cream to quiet-side favorites.

Before or after you have enjoyed your first popover on the island there is a treat to enjoy that is hard to resist, Ice Cream! The siren call of delicious ice cream comes from many locations on Island. We are including some of the most notable below.

Bar Harbor — Downtown

Ben and Bill's Chocolate Emporium
CJ's Big Dipper
Graffiti Donuts & Coffee
Jordan Pond Ice Cream & Fudge
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
The Stadium

Bar Harbor — Route 3

Bar Harbor Lobster and Ice Cream Boat
Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat

Southwest Harbor

Quiet Side Café & Ice Cream Shop
Saint Dreux's Coffee and Ice Cream

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