Reviews of Captain Sam's Ice Cream. (Ice Cream Shop) in Portland (Maine).

Captain Sam's Ice Cream

262 Reviews

165 Comments

Ice cream shop

Ice cream shop

136 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

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Information of Captain Sam's Ice Cream, Ice cream shop in Portland (Maine)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Captain Sam's Ice Cream

Umair Ishaq Khan

Excellent flavors and options! The peanut butter cookie dough was as incredible as it sounds. The coffee flavor is fantastic too!

Randolph J.

Every time we are in town, we make sure to come here. Every time, they are super friendly and helpful. They were even about to close and stayed around a few extra minutes so that we could get a last-minute sweet treat! The price is definitely worth the quality of the desserts.

Sarah Ellis

Umm, yeah, ice cream, heck yeah it was good! And a sweet treat to go along with that delicious ice cream! Perfect spot to top off our evening!

Paul J. Manning

Great little ice cream shop, freshly made right on the premises. Traditional and unique flavors to be had. The servings were generous and the quality extremely high. Another water front gem here on Commercial Street with great staff which I’ll highly recommend.

antony stromsky

Nice selection and tasty ice cream!

Mr Chickie

Creamiest ice cream I've ever had. Definitely try the sea biscuit! The two scoop option is so worth it - you get two GIANT scoops. You can't even see the first scoop below since it's entirely covered by the second scoop.

Jasna Acharya

Decent ice cream and chocolate shop. I recommend the pumpkin ginger snap ice cream and cashew milk chocolate turtle.

Bryan Wohlwend

The ice cream was delicious and there was a good variety of flavors to choose from as well. The portion sizes were gigantic!! Definitely a great value. Staff was friendly as well. We would go back for sure.

James

Waffle cone with sea biscuit and blueberry! Great shop with plenty of flavors

Jennifer Chatle

This ice cream is so thick and rich. I have never had to chew ice cream before. I had salty caramel, others in my party had coconut chip and black raspberry. All were great. Wonderful way to end the evening.

Paul Meicke

Best ice cream in town, hands down. I wish the overall flavor assortment was better but what I tried was very good both times.

Alexander Imhof

Tried the Lucky Charms and the Blueberry ice cream! Both were fantastic but the blueberry really stood out, it even had real blueberries in it! May just be one of the best scoops of ice cream I've had!

Douglas Dunn

BIG scoops. They have a flavor called "Sea Biscuit"...it doesn't taste like a horse (Dad Joke)

Claire Larkins

Really great ice cream! Got the chocolate chip cookie dough here.

Eric B

They have a lot of good ice cream flavours, many of which are unique to the area. It's all handmade and they have a souvenir area inside too. The reason for the average rating is for price (very expensive) and atmosphere. If they removed some souvenir material they could do bench seating. However, they provide no eating area for patrons.

Montana Galvan

So good! The little Lobster chocolate things are adorable. Best place to get ice cream and walk around in the sun

Debby

Little space with BIG flavors. Absolutely 🧡🧡🧡 the pumpkin ice cream and the staff was friendly! …

Daniella Ahdout Horn

Really cute shop, delicious homemade ice cream, and most flavors are kosher! (Just ask to see the certification) all the employees were super nice and patient as they helped our large group with many young kids. Thanks guys!

KL

I loved going here! The staff here are really nice and generous with their ice cream servings. For a single scoop for $3, it's a lot of ice cream!!

Ayon Ibrahim

Lots of flavor options, generous portions, and super friendly staff!

xiang cindy han

Love the blueberry ice cream and blueberry soda. Highly recommend it. You must try!!!!

Rob S

This is a decent ice cream shop at a great location on the waterfront. Fast and courteous service with an alright selection of flavors. The ‘Sea Biscuit’ vanilla and biscoff ice cream was delicious.

Benjamin van der Horst

Delicious homemade ice cream with some unique flavors. I had M&M which was incredible.

Briana Burris

Had second thoughts about this being a tourist trap, based on the ideal location… we later described our salty Carmel and blackberry ice cream as a religious experience. Unbelievably good.

Paulo

Amazing ice cream. However, the chocolate looked better than it tasted. Nice environment.

Arun Chopra

Nice ice cream place near the water in Old Port. Try the blueberry ice cream... It's Maine!

Austin Sprague

I stopped in because the owner gave my construction crew a free ice cream certificate to Sam's ice cream. I went in a week or so later got one of their homemade ice creams and it was delicious. I've not been since but I definitely intend to go back and I would recommend this ice cream shop to others.

Troy Hollihan

The ice cream was super smooth and yummy. Right now only one group is allowed in at once, but it's worth the wait. All their chocolates and confections look amazing get some for me when you're there!!

Ansley Hartman

Decent ice cream. Slightly overpriced. Gets five stars for the cute guys working when I went.

Tommy Justice

We came by on Monday for some ice cream. It was so good that we came back the next day for more. Great service and superb ice cream. This is a must visit in Portland. The mint chip is excellent!

Winn Christnot-Peters (WinonaSioux)

Ice cream has excellent flavor and texture (totally try the salted caramel!) and the staff were super polite and helpful. Will definitely be back!

Josh Lindgren

One of the smallest get tastiest ice cream shops in all of Portland. If you're looking for some delicious and tasty flavors mixed with great service this is the spot.

So_ Blind

My wife made me go here twice in one day. We kept getting kids size and sharing because all the flavors were amazing. My grandfather made home made ice cream when I was a kid. Having there ice cream reminded me why I'm always so disappointed when I get it from the carton in a grocery store. Y'all definitely have to stop here. Get a kids size. Go out to have dinner or for a walk and then come back again for second dessert. You're probably on vacation, just do it!

Max Martin

Creamy and delicious ice cream with very friendly staff. Highly recommend

Marie Jordan

The root beer float with salty caramel ice cream is delicious!

Selena Gibb

Great selection. I had the butter pecan which was divine, my sister got the blueberry (also very good). No samples because of the pandemic, but that's alright I'm sure everything they have is amazing.

Steve T

Very delicious ice cream and generous servings. Was one of our favorite stops while visiting the Old Port in Portland. Located conveniently by the wharf and all the attractions.

Sokkalingam S Subramanian

Sea biscuit flavor was good and a must try if you like the biscoff biscuit flavor. Salty caramel and mint chocolate chip were good too.

Cori Smith

Amazing homade ice cream, giant sizes for great prices. Had frozen ,chocolate covered banana with sprinkles. Delicious

Nathan Greene

This is homemade ice cream, all made right in this shop (this is the only location) and it is excellent. Open year round. Try the Mexican hot chocolate flavor. They also have candies from Havens, a local chocolateer.

David Rhee

Homemade ice cream was delicious... just line wait was challenging.

Devan Deratany

SO delicious! Even in November, the ice cream was yummy and fresh. 10/10 recommend!

Mary Jo Fisher

I don't know about the other flavors but the Seabiscuit and Blueberry are outstanding. The Blueberry, in particular, really stands out and it's my new favorite. We went to three ice cream places in Portland and this one really stood out And my wife said the Needham chocolates were delicious.

Kishore Sundar

Tried the chocolate and the sea biscuit ice creams. So darn good! The portion sizes are quite big. One small sized cone/cup for 1 person should be good.

Ari W.

We stopped in for some chocolates on Saturday night and absolutely loved them! The girls working that night were very helpful and we will be back for ice cream!

Eleanor Trask

My friend and I went here last week. We both enjoyed the choices we made. I only wish they had more than one dairy free option. Service was great 👍🏽 …

Kelly Mcmillen

Very good ice cream and you receive a good deal of ice cream for the price.

Dakota Bates

Wonderful ice cream. The chocolate cookie dough is my favorite! Will be back when I’m in the area.

Robert rodriquez

So awesome. I got the small Sunday with two kinds of ice cream and it was plenty for me..

Paulo Barboza

Great selection of ice cream

Aditya Karandikar

Delicious ice cream in a great location. Servings are plentiful so be careful of getting that second scoop, but you won't regret it if you do. 🤣 …

Amber Billingsley

Lots of ice cream for not a lot of money and very good ice cream. Kids and adults but loved it

Forrest Bless

We make our own ice cream and haven't found any other ice cream shop as good as Captain Sam's. Our favorite is to get a quart of chocolate next to salty caramel. Simply the best!

Nicholas Estes

Great ice cream and deserts here. Would highly recommend the mint chocolate chip ice cream!

Lina

Oh M G, Oh M G, OHHH MMMM GGGG. This is ice cream??!?!! My household is on a diet, until we bought some ice cream for my son, and we asked him nonchalantly if we could try it. Only to stare each other dead in the face, for what seemed like the longest five silent seconds, with shock and awe, of my eatery life. We had to --no control -- turn back and order ice cream for ourselves. The cream, in ice cream is- as I've found it- not only a delicacy, but a talent to master. AND get ready to taste the highest grade of cream in ice cream you've ever tried. I ate here gladly, it's a good thing this place is located far far away from me. Otherwise no gym would help, and I would find any excuse to the 'Capitaine's' daily. My son isn't listening go to Captain Sam's; my husband isn't doing the dishes, go to Cappi's house he''ll fix it; I need a quick bite, there is Capt. Sam's.

Stephanie Whitt

This place has great ice cream!

Nicole Bradshaw

Sea biscuit (vanilla with biscoff cookies) = best ice cream flavor I have ever had! Super creamy & tasty without being too sweet

Suresh Dhanraj

Highly recommend the sea biscuit flavor.

Matthew Van Der Zee

The ice cream is all really good, especially the Bourbon one, but the price to ice cream ratio is abysmal. Good, but not that good.

James Johnson

Even the small cone is BIG... Great, fresh, and flavorful. I forgot the flavor I picked, but I can tell you it was delicious. Go if you are anywhere near Portland, Maine.

Nate Hoy

Fun little place with really good ice cream and friendly people. Very limited seating indoors but you know you want to walk the waterfront eating your ice cream anyway. 😁 …

Manoj Godwin

Got Kentucky Derby and it was delicious with the bourbon flavor !!

Thomas Fay

Home of the best ice cream I've EVER tasted!

Kyle Charest

Decided to try after the reviews, it was okay... Nothing special. Got a whoopie pie and a regular size in a dish and it was $9.40. That's a lot to me. I am used to fielders choice in oob. Would have cost literally half.

Laura Michalski

Creative flavors and good size portions.

Masoud Baikpour

The best ice cream I have ever had! Quick service and friendly staff!

Melissa Boussom

So yummy on a hot, sunny day!! I had a delightful combination of blueberry and Seabiscuit flavors. I highly recommend!

2k cheezers

quality ice cream for a good price. also has very good customer service!

Thomas Huang

The ice cream was rich and delicious. I had the Chocolate Oreos and Blueberry Ice Cream... soooooo worth it

Mark Thornton

Grabbed ice cream from here. It was pretty good. Nothing stands out as being incredible, though. Quick service and reasonable prices.

Robb Squirrelly

My wife's flavor turned out better than mine. She's always luckier that way. Makes me jealous.

nbaon bnano

My daughter's favorite is Oreo. It is so worderful with big Oreo and not too sweet. We love it.

Tim McAuley

Home made ice cream and chocolates made offsite. Chocolate and Black Rasberry were yummy. May have to hit it up again.

John Kyle

Great ice cream.Very family friendly. I'm a music artist / troubadour and often entertain happy folks and families eating ice cream on the benches out front.😂 …

Jeremy Rosario

Excellent ice cream, please try the Seabiscuit or the Kentucky Derby. Both are so delicious.

Cindy Larrivée

Honestly, it's the best ice cream ive ever tasted! Salty caramel in a waffle cone was just fabulous!

Michelle Shaw

Great ice cream with such fun, numerous flavors!

Susan Shaud

Best Pumpkin Gingersnap ice cream sundae with hot fudge-whipped cream and cherry!! Scrumptious!!!!!

Eric Manly

Fun little place with delicious ice cream. I had Oreo and my wife got Goofy goober (peanut butter and Reese's Pieces)

Jon Woodbury

Fantastic, light, fresh home made ice cream. The blueberry and the orange pineapple were both wonderful.

Alexandra Newman

Best ice cream in Portland with fun and authentic flavor combinations.

Charles Greenwald

Wow! What a sundae. We got a vanilla scoop with chocolate fudge and rainbow sprinkles... a delight!

Gail Dobriko

The young woman who waited on us was quick, and helpful. Pleasant! Shop is small, lots of product to look at while waiting.

Kat Jones

Best ice cream I’ve ever eaten. The biscoff one is divine.

Pam M

Good ice cream for the price. I had the blueberry ice cream in a small cup. Delicious.

Stefanie Wozniak

Insane line almost all the time but very good Ice cream. Sea biscuit is excellent

W Ogden

Best Ice Cream in the Old Port. Always friendly staff. be sure to taste the Kentucky Derby

Crystal Powell

Best "ELVIS" BANANA PEANUT BUTTER ICE-CREAM I'VE EVER HAD!

Esat Efe

Delicious home made ice cream. You need to taste.

Oly Thomas

I love this place cause they had blueberry ice cream and they're reasonably priced!

Jason Cap

Very good ice cream, had the Kentucky derby and it was great.

Lili Space

A great way to end the night in Portland. Try the blueberry ice cream - it’s like Maine in a cone!!!

Will Gonyon

The best homemade ice cream I've had in a long time!

Mark Reiter

Best KOA ever. Great sites plenty to do for kids. All was top notch.

Melissa Koehler

Very friendly and accommodating with allergies. And great ice cream!

rob lord

Great ice cream, and open on a wintry January night when everything else was closed.

Megan Williams

Amazing ice cream and staff, and a nice location..

David Tusio

Kentucky Derby was sooo good. Also tried Mint Chip and Seabiscuit. All very good.

Mary Oglesby

The Kentucky Derby ice cream was delicious!

Maureen McAdams

Yummy! Lots of flavors to choose from.

William Magaw

The ice cream flavors are out of this world. All locally made!

Andres de Loera-Brust

Friendly service, large portions at a good price, and very yummy!

PAT W.

This place has the best homemade ice cream hands down. Customer service was threw the roof

Amy K

Amazing. Love their black raspberry in a waffle cone 😋 …

Stephanie Swindall

Super good and they helped us make sure we could eat there with peanut allergy

Ash

Had a blueberry soda with vanilla ice cream float. Very good.

J Strum

Delicious homemade ice cream with bold flavors!

Susan Hughes

Blueberry ice cream that tasted like blueberry. Creamy and delicious.

Karolyn Sandoval

Cute ice cream place. The mint Oreo was really good.

Daniel Scroggins

Good ice cream but place is a little cramped

Brandon Mayer

Very nice clean and polite and here is no better root beer float 😄👍🏻 …

Timothy Goodell

Best ice cream in Portland. Period.

Zach Anderson (Zach)

A wonderful little rustic ice cream spot. Fun for the whole family.

Tom Morin

Cool place to visit off Commercial Street excellent place to sit and have ice cream with your grandson

Steven Marzza

Loved it. Better then Beals. Great service and great ice cream.

Chase Clark

Awesome ice cream and nice people

Lindsay Williams

Great atmosphere, huge portions, and fast service!

Timothy Corsello

By far the best ice cream in portland. Try the Mexican chocolate, it's to die for!

Leah Belber

Always a hit!

Just Tom

The Sammy small comes are awesome for trying multiple flavors

Andrew Decker

Hand made ice-cream. Staff is friendly and fast.

George Madrid

Great ice cream but there is no where to sit.

Robert Adler

The ice cream is homemade and delicious!

Greg F

Excellent! Try the key lime ice cream.

Chris Saccardi

Delicious ice cream and some unusual flavors!

Petr Fait

Awesome ice cream and really huge portions

Alex Stout

The woman that help us was just great she went above and beyond

Ryan MacDonald

Coffee flavor was really good.

Cheryl Roberts

Great people, courteous, polite, place was clean and busy. Great service and friendly staff.

Karen McClain

Great flavors, quick service, friendly staff!

Anand Venkataraman

Nice flavors and have scoops. Yum!

Chris Roland

Great and reasonably priced

kool koala

Great staff, ice cream, and cool memorabilia.

Bill R

The best ice cream in Portland hands down!!

MARIA G

Awesome ice cream and sweets!

Craig Gaudet

Creamy delicious ice cream, delicious waffle cone.

Von McLaughlin

I went to there with Lynn Hailey that's pretty much it

Arthur Rawding

Loved the blueberry ice cream

Jake Paulus

Great local, homemade ice cream!

Michael Brennan

So good! Homeade ice cream!

Matt

Quick service, friendly staff, huge portions.

matt noone

Hands down, BEST. ICECREAM. EVER.

Michelle Lipomi

🍦Best ice cream ever! …

Michael Lobsenz

Great ice cream right in Portland.

Bert M Drona

😋 …

Ed Kimlin

Blueberry ice cream as it should be in Maine!

Priscilla Martinez

Awesome ice cream!

David Crow

Nice and creamy. Fun staff.

Paulo de Almeida

Great

Daniel Shearer (MrMicrobe)

Quality ice cream destination.

Tyler Hawkins (TylerHawkeye)

Very stretchy one of a kind

Mike Winslow

Very good

Ai-ste Keliavau

Delicious ice cream.

Jeremy Heckathorn (Hexatonious)

Waffle cone was great

Emma Smith

The blueberry is so good

Sarah Carrigan

Yummy ice cream!

Caroline Clark

Amazing ice cream

Christine D'Angelo

Delicious ice cream.

Matt Griffiths

Delicious!

Cesar Lopez

Super delicious!!!

Beverly

Huge scoops!

Jon Hanson

Worth the stop!

Tareq Ziad

Nice place

Weixin Li

(Translation) The ice cream is very delicious, the sea biscuit, oreo and peanut butter are all smooth and sweet, and the waffle cone is delicious and crispy! highly recommended! (Original) 冰淇淋非常好吃，sea biscuit, oreo还有peanut butter口感都很顺滑，甜度也刚好，搭配上又香又脆的waffle cone简直太棒了！强烈推荐！

Nan Jin

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