Downtown Hallowell, Maine

Big scoops.
River views.
Good vibes.

Gifford's ice cream, handmade waffle cones, over-the-top specialties, cold brew and fresh-squeezed lemonade — served right by the river.

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Not your average ice cream stop

Come for a scoop.
Stay for the whole experience.

The Local Scoop is a downtown Hallowell ice cream shop made for summer nights, messy cones and “you have to try this” creations.

Grab your favorite flavor, upgrade to one of our specialty cones, or go all-in on a sundae cone, banana split, lemonade or shake bucket.

Cookie Jar specialty cone

Fan favorite

Cookie Jar

Cookies & Cream + Cookie Dough + cookies, chocolate chips & chocolate sauce.
Banana split with ice cream, whipped cream, cherries, nuts and sauces

Classic for a reason

Banana Split

A full-size sundae built to share — or absolutely not.
32 ounce Shake Bucket

Go big

Shake Bucket

32 ounces of shake. Yes, really.

The Local Scoop originals

These aren't just cones.
They're the main event.

Our Sundae Cones pair three scoops with over-the-top toppings, sauces and a handmade waffle cone. Big portions, unique combos, and exactly the kind of dessert you take a picture of before the first bite.

Cookie Jar specialty Sundae Cone from The Local Scoop in Hallowell
Most Loved

Cookie Jar

2 scoops Cookies & Cream + 1 scoop Cookie Dough + Oreo + 2 Chips Ahoy + cookie dough + chocolate chips + chocolate sauce + handmade waffle cone.

Loaded specialty Sundae Cones at The Local Scoop
Salty + Sweet

Why So Salty?

3 scoops Sea Salt Caramel Truffle + chocolate Pocky + sea salt + pretzels + chocolate chips + caramel + handmade waffle cone.

Colorful sprinkle ice cream cone at The Local Scoop
Pure Chaos

Candy Crush

Vanilla + strawberry + peach + sour candy skewer + gummy bears + sprinkles + Pop Rocks + marshmallow sauce + handmade sprinkle waffle cone.

All of ItFly Fishing Fudge + brownies + M&M's + cookie dough + hot fudge + chocolate Pocky + marshmallow.
Are You Ready For Report?Coffee ice cream + brownies + chocolate chips + chocolate sauce + Pirouline stick.
Maine Maple SundaeMaple Walnut + granola + maple-coated walnuts + maple syrup + granola stick.
Peanut Butter LoversPeanut Butter Pie + Reese's + peanut butter sauce + chocolate sauce + Nutter Butter + chocolate Pocky.
Cereal KillerVanilla + Fruity Pebbles + Lucky Charms + Froot Loops + marshmallow sauce + Pop-Tart skewer + strawberry Pocky.
Strawberry FieldsStrawberry Cheesecake + marshmallow sauce + strawberry sauce + strawberry crumble + strawberry Pocky + strawberry skewer.
Gimmie SmoreS'mores ice cream + graham crackers + marshmallow sauce + chocolate sauce + marshmallow skewer + chocolate Pocky.
BIG PORTIONS · UNIQUE COMBOS · SERVED IN A HANDMADE WAFFLE CONE $8.99
Fresh-squeezed lemonade held up in front of the river

Fresh squeezed to order

Lemonade
by the river.

32 ounces of fresh-squeezed lemonade. Keep it classic or go strawberry or blueberry.

Lemons+Sugar+Purified Water
Come grab one

This is the spot

Ice cream tastes better
next to the river.

The Local Scoop deck with tables, umbrellas, string lights and river view
Front exterior of The Local Scoop in downtown Hallowell
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Grab a cone, find a table, and stay awhile.

Downtown Hallowell · Maine

The good stuff

Made for
your camera roll.

Ice cream nachos with waffle chips and chocolate sauce
Two specialty ice cream cones
Blueberry specialty cone
Two waffle cones held in front of a green wall
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry scoops stacked above a cone
Lemon strawberry and pineapple mango sorbet

Come see us

Open for
something sweet.

176 Water St
Hallowell, ME 04347

Get Directions
Monday2pm – 8pm
Tuesday2pm – 8pm
Wednesday2pm – 8pm
Thursday2pm – 8pm
Friday12pm – 9pm
Saturday12pm – 9pm
Sunday12pm – 8pm

Seasonal hours can change. Check social before making a special trip.

Sprinkle-covered ice cream cone