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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream


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4 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
13 Oct 2009

This is ice cream made by and for adventurous eaters. Some flavors are more successful than others, but I love that they're having fun. You can always get plain ol' chocolate if that's your deal - and it will be good chocolate ice cream. But why would you do that, when you could have Salted Caramel ice cream? Or Pumpkin... more

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5 of 5 stars
DC
20 Aug 2009

Grapefruit Tarragon Sorbet. I kid you not. This may have been the best thing I've ever eaten. more

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4 of 5 stars
Fairfax, VA
19 Aug 2009

Great ice cream, huge portions for the money. I loved the Vietnamese coffee, bro-in-law had something flavored with stout. There was an interesting Thai peanut spice, Mexican chocolate with a cinnamon kick, many other offbeat flavors. To be honest I can't remember if vanilla was even on the board. Staff offers a generous two tastings per person. Memorable. more

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2 of 5 stars
North America
16 Aug 2009

Please - for $3.75 you should serve something more than a few tablespoons of ice cream. Liked the names of the flavors, "Bucket of Truth" more

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
3 Aug 2009
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Ben & Bill's and CJ's may have longer lines and more flavors, but MDI Ice Cream has the creativity and quality that the more crowded shops lack. We've been visiting the Village Green location ever since it opened and are always blown away by the unique and delicious flavor combinations the owner creates. My personal favorite is the Mexican Chocolate... more

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3 of 5 stars
Cork Ireland
22 Jul 2009

Bought ice cream all week in Ben & Bills (name ???) on Main St. It was nice enough - but pricey at $5 per single cone. Were recommended Mount Desert Island Ice Cream and tried it one evening. It was OK - about $15 for 4 cups. The flavours are mad - Mexican chocolate, Jack Daniels. They were nothing special.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis
28 Jun 2009

This is the best ice cream ever! My family has been eating it every summer that they have been in business. It's wonderful how they create their own flavors and use fresh ingredients. The owner is also really great. She makes Jack Daniels flavored ice cream which my husband and daughter adore. They emailed the store when it wasn't out... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
25 Jun 2009

I got the Mexican Chocolate which tasted a lot like fried ice cream. It was unique and delicious. The guy at the counter was very helpful as I asked him for descriptions of many of the flavors. Will definitely return everytime we come to Bar Harbor. more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston
18 Jun 2009

My husband and I tried MDI Ice Cream for the first time last night and we loved it. We usually go to Ben and Bill but decided to try MDI. I had the Salty Caramel. It was creamy and salty/sweet. I would definitely get it again. My husband had the Rocky Road and enjoy it as well. We will be... more

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5 of 5 stars
Maine
13 Jun 2009

Don't be drawn in by the first ice cream parlor you pass in Bar Harbor. Make the effort to find MDIIC, either facing the square by the fire station or heading out of town on Main Street. The flavors all looked fantastic (my favorite was the blackstrap banana with rich molasses and banana flavor), and the lady serving was happy... more

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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream Address

7 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Tel: 207 288 5664
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.