Cone Island Ice Cream Shoppe

Jessica Long

2023-05

Very cute ice cream shop located directly on the water.The service was quick and the folks working there were kind.I got the vanilla with the butterscotch hard shell with a cup of sprinkles for dipping. Don't typically eat soft serve, but it was very tasty.There is lots of free parking, which was nice and areas to sit near the shop.

Tilly Lo

2020-05

The young man working there is very polite, helpful and patient. I ordered a medium cone and it was plenty for me. To my surprise, my dog who loves ice cream wasn't interested. The ice cream was good, not as creamy and seemed more icy. It is inexpensive. $3 for the medium plus $1 tip. I enjoyed it.

R. Jung

2019-05

If you love soft serve ice cream, you'll love the Ruddy Duck's "Cone Island" shop. I recently stopped here for my birthday and ordered 3 soft serve treats in cups. Their small is $2, the medium $3. Sprinkles were 75 cents extra. I was so happy. I got exactly what I wanted for what I thought was a great price. Great view of the bridge from their shop. I only wish they had apparel or stickers or something with their logo on it I could buy; love the soft serve cones.

Aaron Simpson

2023-05

Positioned ideally just off to the start of the boardwalk, the location of the Cone Island Ice Cream Shoppe makes one imagine that the founder would have walked along the pier on a warm day with their eyes closed some years ago and when the moment that the taste for ice cream developed they opened them and built the ice cream shack in that very spot.Overcoming the choice paralysis that many waterfront stores cause, Cone Island offers only three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, or a swirl of the two - all with or without sprinkles. Not only does this simplicity make it easier for the customer to make a decision without wading through dozens of experimental flavors, it also goes a long way to keep lines short and movement fast - all of which are important when attempting to manage drips of sticky ice cream making their way down your fingers and impatient children tug at your sleeves.Reasonably priced, Cone Island Ice Cream Shoppe remains competitive with the Ice Cream Place across the street and refuses to take advantage of families and tourists to the area. Portions are fair and sized almost in consideration of the sun that would surely beat down and melt any larger scoops. Even though one of the primary downsides of the seasonal store is that it becomes impossible to go down to the island without being tempted by a cone of soft serve, I would be pleased to recommend the store to anyone visiting the area looking to savor the view of the river.

Paul Peters

2020-05

Good soft ice cream! Quick service and friendly staff! Great atmosphere! At a good price!

Ivonne Cameron

2023-07

You can only get soft serve ice cream vanilla, chocolate or a swirl of the two flavors. They also have toppings that you can add. Added menu items include ice cream sundaes and shakes. Service was good but they have a limited menu.

Chyane Jiron

2023-05

Delicious ice cream. There was no wait for our ice cream either, they made it as soon as we ordered.

Kevin Keegan

2023-05

I’ve cream with a view! Sunset was interrupted by an amazing storm cloud that never went away.

Veronica A.

2022-05

Such a cute little location! You order at the one window and pick from the next. Great classic ice cream treats like soft serve cones, sundaes, floats, and even shaved ice! And the best part is that they have tiny cones for little appetites-as a mom, I was thrilled!

Chelsea Price

2023-05

Vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve . Simple and yummy enough on a hot summer day. What I didn't like is that if you want a regular size cone you have to pay more. Huh?? It's like they saw mini cones at Costco and then got the idea to buy them and charge us regular price but charge higher for a normal size one. Stupid.

Jeff Smallwood

2020-05

Nice variety of desserts from traditional cones to floats, malts, sundaes, and milkshakes. Service just a bit slow, they don't always seem prepared for the amount of traffic they get and there's a frequent line. But staff is nice and prices are reasonable. Too bad they call 'em sprinkles and not jimmies. But still delicious!

Carrie Gott

2021-05

Cone Island is a small place on the water. The views are spectacular. It has soft serve, sno comes and other frozen treats. Service was polite, quick and fun. There is a playground for the kids while parents relax on a bench. Bench further down for those without kids. Great place. Hope to go again soon.

Eric Morris

2021-05

I ordered a medium cone and that was a mistake. I should have ordered a small. There was enough to share and lots is it melted before I could eat it all. The soft-serve was really good, just to much...My kids all got the shaved ice. The machine was giving them so trouble but they got it working, and the flavors were spot on.

Lasertag NotPaintball

2023-05

After Telling the line that they closed at 10 PM they closed early and slammed the window in our face so Disrespectfully. Children in line only, only three people left to serve and close minutes early and closed early in the children’s faces. On Fourth of July this is so sad. This place needs a revamp in management. Ruined a beautiful night for many families.

Andy Harris

2020-05

This ice cream shop has the absolutely best location... On the board walk right next to the kids playground. The icecream is very reasonablly priced and the portion size was generous. The staff was friendly and had quick service. We had a small vanllia and chocolate twist soft serve cone and it was very good. It was nice to enjoy ice cream in the nearby shade overlooking the water.

Branz Sweitzer

2020-05

Pup-cream is all the rage! (Good, friendly, inexpensive, and quick)

Ashley Harper

2019-05

This is a cute shop with yummy ice cream. Did I mention the prices? So cheap! The staff were friendly, patient with little kids and quick! They even gave napkins without having to request. This spot is on the water for a beautiful view of the Patuxent River. There is a playground right across from where you order which is great to let littles burn off their sugar rush. We stopped over because the Ruddy Duck recommended and I'm grateful, my kids had a great time!

David Sauro

2020-05

The ice cream is really low quality. Soft serve and the milkshakes were both icy, not smooth, and the milkshake tasted like a Wendy's frosty, not an actual milkshake. The staff was perfectly nice, but even Rita's up the road is way better in quality

Christine Keller

2023-05

So disappointed. On 4th of July they closed 2 minutes early after telling the line they will be open until 10. Women at the desk left me and a family of children without ice cream. Need to change management.They shouldn't close the window Infront of children who waited patiently in line.

gina bulloch

2023-05

It was a really hot day and we were looking forward to that ice cream. It did not disappoint, butter pecan for me, plain vanilla for my husband, both delicious

Elizabeth Pamela

2023-05

We ordered 4 items for 3 kiddos and it was all gobbled up! Cute and yummy.

Madeline Jean

2019-05

Soft-serve ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or mixed) in cones or cups. A sweet treat on the boardwalk. They've rearranged recently so that you order at one window and pick up at the other. Very short lines on July 8, but that may change with warmer weather.

Adriana S

2023-05

Best soft serve ice cream. My parents live two hrs away, whenever they come to visit me they always ask to stop by to their favorite ice cream location.

Christopher Chesbro

2018-05

Great ice cream and fast service with a smile from the girl Crysta working the window

Mee Oh (Joy)

2023-05

Delicious soft ice cream ever!!

Kathie Stapleton

2023-06

We love this place. Staff is always so nice and the views are awesome!

The Mayer Group of eXp Realty

2020-05

Our family's go to for ice cream on the boardwalk in Summer. The kids cones are perfect for our little ones, the pup cup is she for our Aussie and you can't go wrong on the milkshake

V Christian

2019-05

Spontaneous outing with a sweet treat. I had the medium vanilla cup with Oreo pieces. Nit too sweet. Just right. They were very accommodating and nice.

Sandra Butler

2023-05

Server rudely slammed window shut just before closing time, with only 2 costumers(both with a kid), left in line. Treatment like that should not be tolerated.

Britney Olsen

2022-05

In feom out of town and told to go here this evening. We got there about 8:43 and the gentleman inside had already closed the windows and wouldn’t come help us when we knocked. Too bad they closed early. 👎