Crescent Ridge Dairy

We held a client event at Crescent Ridge Dairy and the staff could not have been any better. Extremely friendly, very easy to work with and they helped to make our event successful! Our clients, family and friends all had a great time enjoying each other's company and the wonderful ice cream. It doesn't get much better!

Swung by Crescent’s original farm location this past weekend. We arrived just as they opened (around noon), and there weren’t a lot of people. With a huge parking lot and a few picnic tables, it was the perfect setup to soak up the weekend vibes. We got the classic Banana Split and a Banana Bucket, but most importantly, a pup cup for our dog. The Banana Split came in huge portions, and it started melting before I could even make a dent. On the other hand, the Banana Bucket, conveniently served in a cup, held its own for a lot longer—definitely the smarter choice on a warm day. Unfortunately, they were running low on some of their most popular flavors during our visit, so we only got to try about half of what we had our eyes on. That said, the flavors we did try were delicious, with Cotton Candy and Graham Central Station being my personal favorites. The pup cup was an unexpected hit with my notoriously picky dog. At first, he wasn’t too sure, but once the ice cream melted to that perfect, slurpable consistency, he was all in. Western Mass is practically a playground for dairy bars and ice cream shops, where the real competition isn’t about texture—because let’s face it, they all nail that perfectly creamy soft-serve—but rather who can scoop up the most creative and fun flavors. At the end of the day, ice cream is ice cream, so I won’t wax poetic about the texture (though it’s spot-on, as expected). While I probably wouldn’t make a special trip just to grab a cone, I’d definitely pop by their Boston outpost to taste the flavors I missed.

I went to exchange a milk bottle for a new one when the cashier would not accept the bottle I had because there was some water at the bottom from rinsing. I said, okay, just empty it in the sink you have. And she said, no, it is a health hazard and may calls contamination. You need to go home and wash it again and bring it back empty. This means that they take the return bottles from customers and they do not sanitize it and fill it up with milk For other customers to spread disease. This is not acceptable. So I just wasted a trip going and coming and wasted my time with that cashier. I don't recommend going to that place to buy milk or any product. Because it seems the containers are contaminated and not sanitized before filling.

Such popular ice cream shop, we saw a lot of families with their kids in the line. I really love the graham central station ice cream and it was a huge cup.

Best Ice Cream Around — A Family Favorite! Crescent Ridge is hands down one of our favorite spots! The ice cream is unbelievably creamy and flavorful — you can truly taste the quality in every bite. I brought my daughter with me and she was in heaven trying all the fun flavors (the cookie dough is her favorite!). The staff is friendly, the lines move fast, and the farm setting adds such a charming, nostalgic vibe. It’s more than just ice cream — it’s a perfect family outing every time. 5 stars all the way!

We regularly purchase raw milk from here.Sometime, also enjoy ice cream, our choice being chocolate, orange- pineapple and strawberry flavours.We like these; though better one for same price available elsewhere. It is not sure that the milk and dairy ice cream they sell is exclusively from the buffaloes/ cows of their own farms. Staff is courteous.However, it is painful in summer to see long lines of people ,waiting for their turn to order.Management must look into this and increase cashier windows.

Longggggg lines and wait on Mother’s Day but it was worth it. Didn’t realize a small is HUGE Most places u r been give pup cups for free but not here. It’s ok my 2 dogs shared 1 and it was very frozen. I like that they still have animals and picnic tables outside

Loved the ice cream, mint chocolate chip. I got a small (see pic] very busy and a great place for dessert on a hot evening

Crescent ridge is hands down my favorite ice cream place in Massachusetts. They never disappoint! They feature many flavors and make the best milkshakes- I highly recommend the strawberry milkshake. There are outdoor seatings next to a ranch where you can enjoy seeing some animals. Staff are always very welcoming and friendly. They allow samples! Food: 9.5/10 Value: 8.5/10 Service: 9/10 Experience: 10/10

Finally got a chance to get here. It's so worth the drive. A small includes 2 large scoops of creamy, flavorful ice cream; & it's $1 more than the smaller size. Sprinkles are free, too! Keep in mind that 2 scoops = 2 flavors. They don't mind putting it in a cup & the cone on top. A huge plus! Staff are friendly. It's your typical dairy farm vibe with picnic tables on a grassy area, gravel parking lot, cows just behind the fences. Flavors were all good: s'mores, Mississippi mud, cherry fudge ripple Already looking forward to the next time I can get there to try more flavors!

The ice cream is to die for I go there every is natural ice cream made on the premises. Everyone goes there and the family goes there to see the edibles and just have an excellent time. The workers are amazing.

I visited Crescent Ridge on a Saturday afternoon and it was a wonderful time. They have a large assortment of ice cream flavors and will give you samples if you ask. I got a mint cookie kiddie cone and it was a very large portion of ice cream. It was the equivalent of 2.5 very large scoops. They were very nice and gave us cups for our cones as it was rather warm outside and our cones were rapidly melting. The service is quick and there are many different windows to line up at. They have a separate section on the left side of the building where you are purchase ice cream sandwiches and milk. They do not serve scooped ice cream in that area. In terms of parking and seating, there is plenty of it! Lots of tables and two separate lots, both with ample amount of spaces. The one downfall is that they don't have a brick and mortar bathroom. It is just a porta potty outside. They do however have water for hand washing!

Good old fashioned ice cream. It is super sweet though. No waiting in line. Sundae looks good but loads of ice cream.

Crescent Ridge is a lovely spot. Who doesn't love getting some homemade ice cream from an outdoor "dairy bar" in a bucolic setting? It may be related to the common sense of happiness derived from holding and eating a very overstuffed cone (literally at a dairy) but it seems that the patrons here are all satisfied and friendly (as are the young folks who work here). The choice of flavors is very broad, although they seem to run out of some of the flavors regularly. I can forgive that, as it is obviously a very popular place. My only complaint is that the actual flavors (i.e. the taste) of the ice cream is somewhat muted, and doesn't have the "zing" (intensity) of truly great homemade ice cream. The peach ice cream, for example, is quite sweet, and the flavor profile is definitely related more to canned peaches in syrup than to real Summertime peaches. I also have found that their coffee ice cream is also a bit bland, so that while eating "Mississippi Mud" (coffee ice cream with chunks of stuff--they were out of other coffee products) I really wasn't entirely sure that it was coffee ice cream (only the slight scent of coffee convinced me!). Similarly, other than some nuts, the "other stuff" in the Mississippi Mud was indistinguishable. So I have concluded that this is really more like old fashioned ice cream: excellent consistency, with perhaps a bit too much sugar, and muted flavorings, but good creaminess. I think that in the 21st century, we have become spoiled by the premium ice creams that have very intense, often floral flavor profiles. But this is still an excellent spot on a hot Summer day.

Possibly the best sundae I have ever had. The staff were very pleasant and let us loiter and talk indoors for a long time which I greatly appreciated as it was raining out. would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Came here on 8/19/22 and got 3 "small" ice creams for $19.95 after tax, I just know we handed them a $20 thinking it was enough and were surprised that we didn't get any bills back, then had to fish for an extra couple $1's to tip? I've been going here for something like 20 years and I have memories of this place from my childhood, but I think it's almost time to say enough is enough with the pricing and find somewhere else. Crescent Ridge has gotten to the point where it's just way more expensive than anything in the area, not to mention in the general Boston area. The ice cream is really just okay? A lot of smaller ice cream shops are better. And there is almost zero flavor rotation - they've been serving the same thing for forever. Might be okay if you're the kind of person to order the exact same thing every time, but it's impossible for someone who likes to mix it up after the number of years that many of the regulars have been going. A lot of the flavors don't taste naturally flavored, again, some people might like these flavors because they're the classics from their childhoods, but it's really off putting for me. Admittedly, I don't mind the long line, but maybe that's just me being used to CRidge always having the long line and having waited many, many hours in it many years ago. But with ice cream almost the same price as a Chipotle bowl, I'm worried that they're pretty much price gouging those who are loyal and playing their status from the old days. The best part of Crescent Ridge is the free chocolate jimmies - if those go away, then there will be very little else left :(

Slow AF service from 16 year-olds. Hey Crescent Ridge! Restructure your kitchen so ice cream freezers are centrally located against the back wall and your servers don't have to walk 200 feet for every milkshake. Assign shifts so the same people taking your order and your money aren't also handling food (because honestly, that's kinda disgusting). Time your transactions and see if you can speed things up when the lines get long. 3/5 stars for ice cream. 1/5 stars for service and ambiance.

Great ice cream, very little air in the product!! Consistency is the key, all flavors are great. They've in in business for decades, obviously doing something right!

Crescent Ridge is extremely high quality ice cream. The stand is huge and has 8 ordering lanes! Usually a line but it moves fast. The portions are huge and you get a lot for your money. If you don't want a gigantic serving they have a kiddie size too. Lots of great flavors. You can go inside and purchase crescent ridge products as well like milk, pints, ice cream cakes, etc. They have a lot of picnic tables and benches to sit and eat. The farm is directly next to the stand and you can watch the cows. Great for kids and families/ anyone who likes ice cream lol

Best ice cream place on the planet. Not only is it the best ice cream, but the setting is literally on the farm with the cows right behind the building, knowing how fresh the ice cream is.

This place always delivers and exceeds expectations. They excel at the simple and complex. Just a strawberry frappe for this visit but it was so good. Delicious flavor, perfect texture, and amazing staff providing friendly service.

The costs have gone up sharply recently - which I'm sure is in part due to inflation - but the quality has also gone down, making going to crescent ridge not worth it it anymore. I got a small English toffee - there were 2 pieces of toffee that were bigger than a small speck like the rest of the bits were. In years past this was not the case. We just went to Kimballs in Carlisle - their ms was way better and costs noticeably less than Crescent Ridge. I would steer clear.

Crescent Ridge is some of the best ice cream around. There's a reason they're always so busy (but they move through the line). Just be careful, their sizes, even the kiddie size, are still huge.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! DELICIOUSSSSS ICE CREAM for over 50 years straight from their dairy farm. You can taste the Moooh in every bite! Crescent Ridge is a family owned business. The dairy bar has been scooping out ice cream since 1968. The Farm has been here since 1932. When we visited there wasn't one line but multiple lines with lots of cars in each line. The To-Go line was Crazy with tons of cars. Crescent Ridge serves small batch ice cream from the Parrish's secret family recipes. They even have farm fresh dairy milk in retro glass bottles here. The Farm has returned an Old School Classic of Milk Delivery straight to your home. Yup The Milkman is Back once again. The Retro Milk Delivery is proving to be very popular with people who remember this great idea Back in the Day along with a whole new group of younger consumers who have never experienced this before too. Before there was Uber Eats, GrubHub & Doordash there was The Milkman. Their ice cream is delicious with rich dairy creaminess in every bite. We tried 4 pints the Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip & Mint Chocolate Chip All were DELICIOUSSSSS & All Winners. They also have exterior picnic tables & green grass so you can enjoy your ice cream outdoors as well. There is Free Parking & they are open year round. They have over 40 flavors of ice cream, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet & No Sugar Added Varieties too. They also have Seasonal Ice Cream Cakes for Valentines St. Patrick's Day, Christmas etc. If you can't get out to their Sharon location; they now have a second smaller shop in Boston. The store is located in Downtown Boston right near Faneuil Hall in The Boston Public Market. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Iceacream there is really large and I usually get a large in other places. I couldn't finish it. Regular over the counter service nothing special but the outside is full of bees. I just sit on the back of my SUV with the back open to enjoy what I've ordered.

The place always has a line. We went in the fall which is no peak season. the line move pretty fast. We got the pup cups, Mississippi Mud and mint Cookies n Cream. Also added Reese pieces to the mint cookies n cream. Our dogs loved the pup cup which was Frozen vanilla yogurt with a Milkbone. The Mississippi Mud had pieces of oreo and almonds. You could taste the difference in quality of the ice cream from store brands. The mint cookies n cream was the best of both worlds. Mint combo with cookie n creams . Pricey is not bad $4-7 depending on the size. Worth a try

Best ice cream place in the south shore. Always a long line there. Can't go wrong with any of the flavors really. Ice cream tastes super fresh. They even have real cows running around in the back lol

Crescent Ridge is a great local ice cream place, seeing as they've got a large presence in the local dairy business (you can even see farm animals on site). The ice cream here tastes delicious! We've tried multiple flavors and find them quite enjoyable. Even the kiddie size ends up being enormous since they give you as many scooping as they can fit. I will warn you against the sherbert - forgot which flavor but it was bland, oddly textured and tasted nothing like it should be. If this was a yogurt/sherbert place, oof, the rating would be different. If you're in the area, I highly suggest going on a weekday. We've never had a long wait on weekday afternoons.

Whoop whoop!!! If you are a lover of delicious homemade ice cream, this is the place to be. Although it was crowded, the lines moved quickly. The servers were friendly and helpful. The small size was certainly ample enough for me. I imagine the large would take me over the top. Lol. Cake batter is the best flavor. Yum!!. A must stop when I travel to Stoughton, MA again.

Anyone who gives this place a low rating doesn't know what ice cream is, go home and stick your head in grocery ice cream LOL! The taste is very unique, good selection, good service. The portion is huge, don't let "tiny tot" name fool you.

Been coming here for many years and just love the ice cream. It's been with worth the long waits in line. However, lately the hot fudge sundaes have gone way down hill. Hardly any fudge given and at almost $10 each this is hardly fair. And since when does hot fudge come out of a plastic squirt container. Taste more like chocolate syrup! Let's teach the staff how to make a sundae like you used to!!!!

Some of the best, most flavorful, thick & creamy, DELICIOUS ice cream you'll ever have. I never know what I'm going to order here because I've tried so many flavors that are all just amazing. You know you're at a great place when you can't make up your mind on what to get because it's all so tempting!

I came here with a friend late on a Saturday night right before closing. There was a fair line by that point and a couple others joined after us. I ordered a maple walnut in the smallest size available while my friend got the cookies n cream frappe. I liked the maple walnut and found it consistent with other in-house made ice cream shops. The frappe was a perfect consistency as it wasn't watery but not too viscous it would have rendered the straw useless. I appreciated the sweetness level but was anticipating it to be on the more milky side. Overall good experience and would like to come again on a hot summer day.

Crescent Ridge's ice cream is top-notch. Would you expect anything less from a dairy farm that also produces farm fresh milk that's been open more than 50 years? :P I haven't met a flavor I didn't like--if sherbet is your thing they make an excellent orange sherbet that's just the right amount of creamy and bursting with citrus and sunshine. The Graham Central Station is a winner too if you like fudge covered graham crackers. Tiny Tot is their smallest size and it was perfect for me! One note, if you go on a hot, sunny, day, you should expect to wait. The lines move (unless you have the misfortunate of being behind someone that orders 100 frappes). Just be patient and know that awesome ice cream awaits you. P.S. The chocolate jimmies here are the real deal. Don't forget to top off your cone with them for free! You can also stop inside if you want to pick up some milk--go for chocolate or coffee for a treat!

There is a lot of parking and just a nice area to hang around and eat ice cream. I really like that they have a lot of flavors, but I was a bit bummed out that some of the flavors I wanted to try weren't available. I do say however be aware of long lines and wait time.

I love this place! Flavors are fantastic. I like the coffee Oreo and the peanut butter chocolate swirl. Jimmies are great. Portions are BIG!

Cute ice cream stand with tons of flavors. I always love being able to hang out with cows when I get ice cream!

very delicious ice cream cake but do not ask them to write on it for you. a blind kindergartener would have done a better job.

9.99 for a 'SunDae' that's the size of a McFlurry ¿! Should've driven further to my #1 GoTo in Westford! Kimball Farm has more than double the portion and their ice cream taste way way better than Crescent Ridge!

COVID REVIEW: Came here on a hot Saturday afternoon. They are doing drive through only and there's about 30-40 cars ahead of me! Once you're in the line, there's no way out. It took about 35 minutes in total. Personally I think 35 minutes is way too long for just ice cream so I will not be returning. I've also been here pre-covid and usually about a couple people in line and service was fast. I'll return once things get back to "normal."

As a result of Covid 19 aka corona virus last week we signed up for home delivery. I am not a big cow milk drinker but this is easily the best whole milk I have ever tasted! Its rich n creamy, you may not even need cream for the coffee just this. They also delivered jumbo fresh eggs and bread. From their online cart you can order specialty meats and other gourmet items in additional to diary staples. Monday is my area delivery and today we got peppermint stick ice cream sandwiches and frozen yogurt. The sandwiches are big and delicious! I wish I had hot fudge to dip the peppermint into. Love supporting a local business especially one as great as this. Long live Crescent Ridge!

Delicious ice cream. The chocolate one is out of the world. There is usually a long queue after weekend lunch, 30 minute wait but totally worth it.

The variety of ice cream is mind blowing! Incredibly rich and delightful! Worth a trip

Just delicious every time. End review. Be patient with the summer lines because it's beyond worth it

The best. Been coming since I was a kid and always a great visit even during the dark days of Covid the drive thru was awesome.

Best ice cream and service ever! Richardson dairy many flavors, and they never run out!

I love it because I always go there for dessert and my favorite flavor is Cookies and Cream it is the best and rate it a 11/10

I really love this place. Been going for as long as I can remember. Ice cream might be a little pricier than it used to be but it's worth it. Also, they have low sugar ice cream now which is absolutely delicious. Strawberry swirl with only 4 grams of sugar a scoop for under 3 bucks. Score!! Tons of other ice cream flavors and hot fudge sundae's and sherbet with a boatload of different toppings you can choose from. Parking lot fills up and lines get long in the summer but it's all part of the experience. You can go inside to buy ice cream by the carton too. They also sell milk in a glass jug. You can buy it there or sign-up to have it delivered. They have car shows here during the summer sometimes and also a farmers market on Saturdays from 10 to 2. My favorite thing is after I get my ice cream I go out back to watch the Cows and the goats in the pasture. A few picnic tables around too. Who doesn't like ice cream!!!! :-)

I'm allergic to dairy, so I had no choice than to order the Mango and lime sorbet. I regret so badly; horrible artificial flavor, extreme loads of sugar, completely not worth the calories that I put in my body. it's clear that they are experts in dairy, you can tell by the big lines, but they have no clue or don't care about learning how to produce the same quality non-dairy products. So disappointing! I truly wanted to give a better review and being supportive about small local business, but since I did not get the experience that I was "promised" the best ice cream from the south shore, I will only suggest you to take your business to Ben and Jerrys, They are not artisanal but have an awesome almond ice cream that tastes just like a regular delicious ice cream from the regular menu. Don't waste your trip to this place if you are dairy intolerant or have dairy alle

Stood in line for 20 min and only two people in front of me! Service just took too long for a small icecream farm. Were they milking the cows on every order? They need a better process for serving their clients. And then its expensive too! Ridiculous.

Long wait for mediocre ice cream. Many better options. Large portions don't make up for ice cream full of ice crystals

3.5 stars. Good but arrogant. Since the line is wrapped around the building everyday they've gotten a bit cocky, line handlers are more abrupt, and in my opinion, CR has been a little less precise with who they hire. It's ice cream. A special treat for many families to ENJOY. Mixing up orders for larger than 2 people have been far too consistent lately. Hey, but it's definitely better than "Daddy's Junkyard Dairy" where the kids run the show like romper room and there are no adults on site.

One of the favorite local spots for ice cream in the summer! You will find a giant line from every window stall during the summer and for good reason. They have many fantastic ice cream flavor options and giant portions (priced accordingly). They now have an electronic display for their menu. Usually you will find teenagers or college students on their summer break working each window. They take your order and scoop the ice cream. During the off-season you can still buy their ice cream flavors and they have seasonal ones like the ever popular pumpkin. They have plenty of parking in front and additional by the cows in back. You can sit at one of the large picnic tables enjoying your ice cream while you watch the cows lounging around. Unfortunately I can't seem to eat fast enough before the ice cream turns to a liquidy mess. At least some of the hot fudge gets on my clothes with the sundaes.

It's the best milk I've tasted since the 1960s. Yeah, it's extra for the return bottle. Not a big deal. I love their milk so much I went down to visit the farm. The cows decide when they want to go inside. I fell in love with the farm. And the product is also sold with their ICE CREAM STAND!!!! I'm so excited!!! I'm going down today. I'll say hi to the sweet goats too.

Best ice cream in the area, the cake batter is a must try, just don't be surprised when there is a line!

I wasn't as impressed as I should have been for the amount of hype this place gets. Everyone rants and raves about this place, but I did not see the difference in Crescent Ridge from any other local ice cream place. I got a rum raisin and coffee ice cream in a waffle cone. The waffle cone was served on the side which I understand because of covid. However, this ice cream did not woe me. It just tastes like any other ice cream that you can get from anywhere that has it in the big tub. Don't come here with high expectations. It just seems like a place that the locals rave about. Stick to a closer ice cream shop and save yourself the time and money because they are definitely more on the expensive side.

I have been going to Crescent Ridge Dairy for over 40 years. And well it's still just as tasty today that it was on day one. The Ice Cream and all their dairy products are the highest quality. When I go, I always get a classic Banana slit or Brownie Sundae. And you can't forget to grab a Bottle or 2 of their Milk and it still come in an old fashioned thick Glass bottle. Hands down the best milk in the area. You can also pick up Crescent Ridge Dairy Milk at some local Grocery stores like Sudbury Farms. Crescent Ridge Dairy also offers a monthly delivery service for all your old school dairy and other high quality products. If out ever find yourself in the Sharon, MA area you have to go to Crescent Ridge Dairy. Other things to get there. Their homemade Ice Tea & Lemonade sold in Glass bottles are amazing as well.