Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat
A beloved Bar Harbor ice cream shop with over 65 homemade flavors, generous portions, and a family-friendly vibe, perfect after mini-golf.
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Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat
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A beloved Bar Harbor ice cream shop with over 65 homemade flavors, generous portions, and a family-friendly vibe, perfect after mini-golf.
"Generous portions of delicious homemade ice cream with unique flavors make this a must-visit spot!"
Beat the Crowds
Visit mid-afternoon on weekdays to avoid the longest lines and enjoy your ice cream sooner.
Explore Unique Flavors
Don't shy away from specialty flavors like Maine Blueberry or Pistachio for a truly memorable taste experience.
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Over 65 Homemade Ice Cream Flavors
Indulge in a vast selection of unique and classic ice cream flavors, all made in-house. From Maine Blueberry to Peanut Butter & Jelly, there's a scoop for everyone.
Generous Portions and Creative Sundaes
Experience truly generous servings of creamy ice cream. Their creative sundaes are a visual and tasty delight, perfect for sharing (or not!).
Family Fun Near Pirate's Cove
Conveniently located across from Pirate's Cove Mini Golf, Udder Heaven is the perfect spot for a sweet treat after a fun-filled family outing.
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Beat the Crowds
Visit mid-afternoon on weekdays to avoid the longest lines and enjoy your ice cream sooner.
Explore Unique Flavors
Don't shy away from specialty flavors like Maine Blueberry or Pistachio for a truly memorable taste experience.
Consider Portion Sizes
Opt for the 'Baby Cherub' size if you want to sample multiple flavors without overdoing it.
Allergy Inquiries
While they try to accommodate, inquire carefully about ingredients if you have severe allergies.
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Beat the Crowds
Visit mid-afternoon on weekdays to avoid the longest lines and enjoy your ice cream sooner.
Explore Unique Flavors
Don't shy away from specialty flavors like Maine Blueberry or Pistachio for a truly memorable taste experience.
Consider Portion Sizes
Opt for the 'Baby Cherub' size if you want to sample multiple flavors without overdoing it.
Allergy Inquiries
While they try to accommodate, inquire carefully about ingredients if you have severe allergies.
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Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat is a highly-regarded spot for its generous portions of delicious, homemade ice cream and creative sundae options. While many praise the quality and variety of flavors, some reviews note inconsistencies in flavor or texture, and a few mention long wait times or the 'milky' consistency of milkshakes. The location near Pirate's Cove Mini Golf adds to its appeal as a family-friendly destination.
"We came here twice in our three nights in the area and loved all our choices. We tried the chocolate peanut butter ice cream on a warm chocolate chip cookie first then same ice cream in a waffle cone with cookies pieces and the warm blueberry pie with blueberry cheesecake ice cream. All was delicious."
Christi Foust
"This was really good ice cream. I had a frappe a.k.a. in New England milkshake it was really good. The wait time was a little long. The number is before me and after me got served before we did but that’s OK. They have benches. They have a bathroom next-door at the barbecue place, which is the same property. I assume this is handicap accessible, and they do accept credit cards. You order in one window and they call your number at the other window. There is plenty of parking. We got to the ice cream place walking from the campground behind it. I saw people driving up with their golf carts. Plenty of selection here. It’s probably the nearest milkshake you’ll get to the Bar Harbor campground if that’s what you’re looking for."
Abner Bonilla
"This shop is really generous with their portions, staff is friendly even before you give the tip, and the ice cream is great. The only slightly negative is that if you eat too much of the peanut butter than drive away, you might get nauseous, but I think that's just me. ::)"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Udder Heaven boasts over 65 homemade ice cream flavors, made in-house with fresh Maine ingredients. They offer a wide variety of unique and classic options.
The restaurant is known for its generous serving sizes, meaning you get a substantial amount of ice cream with each order.
Yes, Udder Heaven is conveniently located directly across from Pirate's Cove Mini Golf, making it a perfect stop for families after a game.
They have signs indicating an effort to be nut-allergy friendly and have a procedure to try and keep customers safe, but advise caution and direct inquiry.
To avoid long lines, it's recommended to visit mid-afternoon during weekdays.
Yes, they also offer whoopie pies, crepes, ice cream cakes, and blueberry pie.
Yes, the 'Baby Cherub' size is available for those who want smaller portions but still want to try multiple flavors.
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Most of the time when my family visits Bar Harbor, we stay at the Bar Harbor Campground. One of our favorite Bar Harbor activities at night is playing a round or 2 of mini golf across the street at Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf before capping off the night with ice cream from Udder Heaven. At Udder Heavan, you can add your ice cream to a cup, cone, or sundae.
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Another great ice cream spot in Bar Harbor is Udder Heaven, located across the street from Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. My family and I always go to Pirate’s Cove at least once and head here afterward. They have tons of fun flavors like lemon ginger, key lime pie, peanut butter and jelly, and Grapenut.
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Either stay and get the blueberry pie for dessert, or head next door to Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat for blueberry ice cream in a homemade waffle cone (or both!). Note: Udder Heaven doesn’t open until 2 p.m. and closes mid-September for the season.
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And if you find yourself strolling through Downtown Bar Harbor you may notice the variety of shops serving up this delectable treat. With so many options at your convenience, we’re here to give you the local scoop (no pun intended).
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Luckily, you don’t have to find out on a visit to Bar Harbor, where ice cream shops abound. This roadside stand (located directly across from a mini golf course) has hard ice cream, soft serve, and over-the-top sundaes.
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Discover homemade goodness at Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat!. Their rich and creamy ice cream is churned in-house with fresh Maine ingredients. Savor seasonal favorites and unique creations alongside classic flavors.
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Random review: "Cannot go wrong with the selection of flavors - there is a little bit of everything! Hard ice cream, frozen yogurt, soft serve, italian ices, and all sorts of sundaes and shakes are available.
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Udder Heaven is a little down the road and was actually within walking distance from our campsite. They have really delicious ice cream. I wasn’t kidding when I said we ate our way around the island ya’ll.
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369, ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Currently closed for the season. Udder Heaven was close to my hotel on my last trip to Acadia/Bar Harbor. I actually went there for “dinner” the night that I arrived.
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