This wonderland of frozen treats is locally owned and operated and has a rotating cast of flavors. A favorite with local kids after school, expect a wall of hulking SUVs idling out front, chauffeur parent at the wheel, giddy children standing on their tiptoes in line. These guys have cranked out dip cones, soft serve and homemade scoops since '76, and have a freezer full of handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. There are a few tables inside this brightly painted cathedral to frozen cream and sugar, but most of the business skips out the door, cone in hand.
Gone Chocolate is located on Main Street in Osterville. It offers many varieties of ice creams, candies, drinks and ice cream cakes.
Originally opened in 1925, Capitol is a historic theater that has a beautiful and nuanced architecture. It has been renovated, but effort was made to maintain its original look. The theatre focuses on family-friendly and independent productions. Every Monday, a children's movie is screened for parents and their infants. Box Office opens 20 minutes before the first show of the day. Check the schedule for more detailed hours.
With over 25 years in business, and another store located in nearby Lexington, Rancatore's Ice Cream knows how to draw people in. The ice cream is handmade in Lexington. Rancatore's is located in Belmont Center. It's also known for its wonderful selection of custom cakes.
Offering over 30 ice cream flavors, Gary's Ice Cream is a longstanding warm-weather landmark in the Chelmsford community, giving residents the opportunity to beat the heat with a frozen ice cream cone, frappe, freeze or sundae. Hearty ice-cream connoisseurs can test their will against The Big G, which is twice the size of the normal sundae, with up to four flavors of ice cream and up to three toppings. Those not looking for a cooled treat can opt for a steamed hot dog on a toasted roll or an old-fashioned lime rickey.
Stony Brook Acres is a local market offering produce, deli selections, breads, pies and pastries. They also carry a wide selection of flowers, plants, soil, gravel, stone and sand as well as ice cream, fudge, cheese and milk.
Owner Gary Goldman, who opened this inviting little shop in 1995, has made his ties to the town of Wellesley a hallmark of his success. This bright store sports community bulletin boards, pictures of local customers and signs of support for the town's sports teams. Serving up generous helpings of frozen yogurt in many flavors in dishes, sundaes and shakes, as well as an assortment of toppings, Truly Yogurt manages to do a brisk business even on a cold winter day. Customers are warmly received and take delight in the local flavor which sparks lots of friendly conversation.
