Turtle Twist — Restaurant in Cecil Township

Atmosphere – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This place is a true throwback—exactly what you’d hope to find in a classic hometown ice cream stop. The building itself is shaped like an ice cream cone, the kind of fun, kitschy roadside architecture that’s getting harder to find these days. On the night I visited, it was full of life: teenagers laughing, families with small kids, and a genuine sense of community. It felt like stepping into a simpler time, and I absolutely loved it.

Service – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The line was long, but the team—mostly young teenage girls—moved things along quickly and efficiently. Despite the crowd, the wait time was short, and orders were coming out fast. They kept things running smoothly without seeming overwhelmed.

Food – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let me preface this by saying: I’m not a custard fan. And most of what Turtle Twist serves is custard. But I still give it a solid 4 stars. I ordered the Strawberry Pretzel Parfait, and while the creamy custard texture just isn’t my favorite, the presentation was fantastic. If you’re a fan of custard, I’m confident this place will hit the mark. Prices are reasonable too, which is always a plus.

Final Thoughts: Turtle Twist isn’t just about the ice cream—it’s an experience. It’s a place where the community gathers, where nostalgia lives, and where you feel like a kid again. Even though custard isn’t my thing, I’d still highly recommend stopping by. It’s charming, affordable, and worth the visit—especially on a warm...

My whole family loves Turtle Treat! My wife and I love the family owned feel and the throw back treats that remind us of childhood. The kids are currently obsessed with turtles which doesn’t hurt.

This place is for soft serve custard and I have to say I’m a fan. It’s great soft serve and they have frozen ice and ice cream sandwiches as well which are fantastic. Do yourself a favor and look up the flavor of the week, some are fantastic and would be hard to find elsewhere.

The owner kindly told me if I call ahead they will make a box of ice cream sandwiches with the flavor of the week… I think I’ll be taking them up on that offer for a special occasion!

The kids always get the “kiddie” size which is just enough and served in a bowl or sugar cone. This is priced right at $2.

I usually go for a waffle cone and even the medium is more than enough and I’m a heavy eater.

Wife goes ham and gets the Sunday with whatever treats she is craving for the day. Can’t go wrong!

The staff is super friendly always. I really have...

Since coming under new ownership there have been so many improvements to Turtle Twist. Staying open year round with the option to pick up dinner from Salt N Pepper at the same location is a welcome change. In addition all of the various options that they have added to the menu including seasonal offerings and bubble tea really helps to find something that everyone likes. Their willingness to try new things and think outside the box to continue to grow and expand their business such as adding morning coffee is really appealing and meets the needs of the local community. Tam and Kelly are always there to greet the customers and are always...