Gifford's Famous Ice Cream

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170 Silver St
Waterville, ME 04901

Gifford's Famous Ice Cream is a beloved ice cream company that has been serving up delicious frozen treats for over 25 years in Waterville, Maine. With five family-owned seasonal ice cream stands across the state, Gifford's offers over 55 unique flavors, including new stand flavors like Blueberry Pancake and Cookie Dough Coffee Break. Their stands have become a cherished part of small-town Maine, where families gather year after year to celebrate special occasions and enjoy their favorite ice cream.

In addition to their wide variety of flavors, Gifford's is known for their commitment to the community. They regularly host special events and promotions, like the Mini Golf Challenge, which raises funds for the Parent Teacher Organization of the Waterville Elementary Schools. Gifford's also gives back by donating a percentage of proceeds to support local schools and organizations. With their dedication to quality, community, and delicious ice cream, Gifford's Famous Ice Cream has become a staple in the Maine dessert scene.

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4.032 reviews
D M.
7/11/2025

Absolute best wholesome and quality family experience ever, making the typical Cape Cod ice cream stand - read all of them- look and feel like off broadway shit shows you paid to attend because...

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Joanna R.
10/19/2022

Love this stand! Great options of flavors and the staff moves quickly, even if there is a line, no worries, it moves quickly. The "trick" if you are in a hurry or don't want to wait - pre-order...

Zoe Z.
10/4/2024

Their ice cream is good, but their business practices are not--they systematically overcharge by ringing up non-sundae orders as sundaes. I live nearby, and sometimes I like to stop in on a...

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Nischinth S.
10/16/2021

This is one of the best ice creams I have ever have ever had. If not the best it is definitely one of the best ice cream shops in Maine. My favorite Sunday here is the upside down banana split....

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Meghana A.
12/12/2020

As they claim their ice cream is a "vacation from the everyday" .... I hadn't heard of Giffords until my recent trip to Maine. When we asked around for a good icecream joint every body had just...

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