Run Jen Run Loves Ice Cream
One of my favorite
things to do in life is go out for ice cream.
Last year the Cape Cod Times ranked the Top 10 ice cream places on the
Cape, which made me decide to start making my own list. I didn’t get very far last year but my goal
is to try and review as many as possible.
I have enlisted the help of some of my friends and I can’t wait to share
with you my favorites (and least favorite) ice cream places on Cape Cod.
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| Photo cred: Jennifer Stepp |
First off I must say that I have never had a bad experience
at Somerset Creamery! Well maybe except
the time Lizzie, Melissa and I watched a young boy projectile vomit on the deck. Oops! In the summer months (they are only open April-October), I indulge at Somerset almost weekly. Anytime Lizzie's home, we go. I also make frequent trips there with my parents, Katrina, Sarah, and anyone that is in town visiting. It’s my
favorite and I’m setting out on my Cape Cod Ice Cream Tour to find anything
that can top Somerset Creamery.
The Short Summary
Best waffle cones on Cape Cod!
Location
1268 Route 28A, Cataumet
History
“Family owned and operated since 1937, Somerset Creamery prides itself on
rich, homemade ice cream made the old fashioned way. Founded by Victor and Mary
Spanick, their first store was called Creamrich and was located on County
Street in Somerset. From the start, the emphasis was on quality natural
ingredients and courteous service.” (From the Somerset Creamery website: http://www.somersetcreamery.com/)
My Order
I ALWAYS get a medium waffle cone. I like to mix it up from time to time but my
favorite go to cone includes Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough on the bottom with
Orange Sherbet on top.
Flavors
So many options! One
of their specialty flavors is Cranberry Bog.
Other fun flavors: Blueberry Pie, Chocolate Coconut, Coconut Almond
Chip, Fudge Ripple, Peanut Butter Oreo, and Black Raspberry Chip Frozen Yogurt.
Sizes
All sizes. Small,
medium, large.
Payment
Cash only. Prices are
very reasonable.
Parking/Lines
The parking lot can be busy but if you're there after normal business hours, there is a lot across the
street to avoid the madness. If you go at night on the weekends, expect to wait in line. They have a lot of workers so the lines moves
pretty fast.
Atmosphere/Seating
Imagine the aroma of fresh waffle cones as you walk in the
door! I wish I could bottle up that
scent and bring it home with me. There
is outdoor seating only – a few benches in the shade on the deck and also some
tables and chairs. Somerset Creamery is
also a short drive to Old Silver Beach to bring your ice cream and watch the
sunset.
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| Old Silver Beach, North Falmouth |
What Others Have Said
“Somerset
Creamery became a favorite of mine during my pregnancy in 2013. My Doctor
literally advised me to drink a milkshake each day and since Somerset was right
down the street from my job at the time, I frequently took my lunch breaks
there. The smell of the freshly made waffle cones and the richness of the
homemade ice cream became such an obsession for me that on a recent girls
weekend trip back to the Cape, Somerset was a must stop place for us!” ~Nicole
“If
there were such a place as heaven on earth, it would be somerset! The blueberry
pie flavor has actual chunks of pie crust...it's amazing!” ~Lizzie
“Great location. Smells amazing. Love that they use hormone free milk!” ~Sarah
“The flat bottom
waffle cones scored extra points!” ~Danielle from Live, Run, Grow
“Fudge Ripple is my
favorite. I love the soft, creamy
texture.” ~Linda
“I’m a big blueberry
fan. The Blueberry Pie has the taste of
blueberries in every bite!” ~Jacob
“The first time I walked inside, I thought I had walked into a giant waffle cone!” ~Brian
Rating
Run Jen Run gives Somerset Creamery 5 out of 5 cones!
