Max's Best Ice Cream

Perfect for date night or any day that ends in y! I've already been here 3 times, so I guess I'm a regular?! AMAZING rich ice cream and so many flavors to choose from! As soon as I saw it was Vanderwende's ice cream from the eastern shore I was in the door. I've now had 2 of the shakes - rainbow and coffee and donuts and, while I'm a coffee guy, they were both HUGE and a terrific value, not to mention delicious! My other half had a grasshopper boozy shake and, despite not being a drinker, it may have been my favorite so far! Even "just" a scoop (I've tried cherry vanilla and mocha almond fudge) hits the spot and well worth heading into the heat for. A note about the staff - these folks are working hard! They've only been open a couple of weeks, but everyone is calm and friendly even when the line is out the door. Also, watching them make my shakes, I noticed how clean they keep the place. What a great addition to the neighborhood!

Visited Max’s with my family and had a fantastic experience! The ice cream was delicious—creamy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a treat. The staff went above and beyond, welcoming us with genuine kindness and excellent service. We shared a shake and a sundae between the four of us, and it was more than enough to satisfy everyone (the kids especially loved it!). If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly spot with great treats and outstanding customer service, I can’t recommend Max’s enough. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Adorable spot that is both homey and modern at the same time. Tons of delicious flavors. I’ve been twice and haven’t had a chance to get one of those crazy milkshakes yet, but I will say that regular scoops as well as their ice cream sandwiches are divine. So excited that this shop finally opened up, it’s an incredible addition to the neighborhood!

Greeted at the door and made to feel welcome from the moment I stepped inside. Love that they’re affiliated with Best Buddies! The line was long but it moved quickly. Tons of flavors to choose from - the milkshakes and floats are where the creativity really comes out. The ice cream was incredibly high quality. I’m already looking forward to going back.

Best ice cream in Maryland! This new family owned and operated shop makes amazing ice cream, high-end milkshakes, Sundaes, and Floats! With superb service. The owner, Angela, provided a personalized touch making our family’s visit perfect! Icing on the cake… 20% of proceeds go to helping people with special needs.

Meh! Really had high anticipation for this place. Ice cream was very basic. It wasn’t as creamy as I wanted it to be. I absolutely love ice cream and this place did not woo me enough to rush back. It’s very cute inside and the mission is a good cause!

Max’s is such a fun spot for ice cream! Every customer is warmly welcomed by the door. The ice cream is really good and high quality. They do shakes and sundaes which are incredible - total works of art. There’s comfy seating too - like a proper ice cream parlor. And it is for a great cause, too!

Fabulous ice cream - cups, cones, flights, sandwiches, shakes, sundaes, boozy shakes. 20% of proceeds are donated to Best Buddies, which is a partner in this ice cream store and the Rosetta’s bakery down the block. Max’s Best Ice Cream is established as a labor of love by its founders and is a delicious addition to downtown Bethesda.

Great new ice cream spot located not too far from Bethesda Row! We went to check it out and loved it! The parking is a bit challenging, we ended parking on the street across from the shop. Inside the shop feels like a diner, a throwback to an older time. But at the same time has a modern flair to it. The menu is split into extreme milkshakes, sundaes, and scoops. We got the banana split and it was really good! With the split comes strawberry, chocolate, and banana flavored ice cream. The strawberry and banana flavored ice cream were the best! It also included freeze dried strawberries and banana flavored ice, fresh strawberries and bananas, marcona almonds, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top! It was delicious!! Definitely need to share next time! Service was quick and great! When we got there the line was short, but within 15-20 mins the line went out the door! Gotta check this place out!

The name for this new ice cream shop is perfect: it is the best in Bethesda. It's bright, it has a large menu, the staff is friendly, the GM Eric was helpful in moving the line along (and it can be a long line) and it has both large booth seating, single seats and an outdoor bench to have you finish your dessert. Really fun.

After dinner, I stopped by Max's Best Ice Cream. I spent $4 for a mini scoop of Peach Ice Cream. It was rich, creamy, and fruit forward. It was delightful on a hot summer day!

I am the Fan of Max Best Ice Cream in Downtown Bethesda Maryland. I will go there with Me.

Just opened. Ice cream is creamy. Must say on the cheap side of the scoop On my come. I took home a shake for my spouse and asked for something to keep it cold on my walk. servicer said sorry nothing to give me.