Ice Cream Smuggler — Restaurant in Dennis

The Ice Cream Smuggler in Dennis isn’t just the best ice cream on the Cape — it’s a rite of passage.

From the moment you walk up to the window and see the wooden measuring tape on the wall — the one where your height determines your ice cream flavor — you know you’re somewhere special. (For the record, I’m a Mocha Chip.) It’s the kind of detail that makes it fun before you even place your order.

But beyond the charm, this place has history. Years ago, when the Smuggler was on the verge of closing, the community stepped up to save it. That loyalty says everything. People didn’t just want ice cream — they wanted this ice cream. And they still do.

I’ve tried them all — Cape Cod Creamery included — and nothing compares. Smuggler’s flavors are richer, creamier, and just hit different. The cones are massive, the toppings are generous, and the scooper girls behind the window are some of the friendliest people on the Cape. You’ll walk away with your favorite order and a genuine smile.

This place is summer. It’s tradition. It’s Cape Cod at its best. And once you’ve been, you’ll never go anywhere...

7:30-8pmish.. maybe check your cameras! I was patient.. ITS TUESDAY! I had my 3 year old on my hip. He’s never been for ice cream before! I chose your spot! The little children you have working don’t know what a line, or first come first serve means. I waited and was next… politely raised my hand. She took a family of 5 way behind me and then a family of 3 behind me. After she acknowledged I was before all of them. She did not care because she was a coward to say anything. There were no adults. I felt so uncomfortable.. she ignored me and my Child blatantly that I just walked out. Worst experience anywhere I have ever been in a line. It was rude and uncalled for. Needless to say.. i took my son to 7-11 and I don’t regret taking him there. This place is managed badly. The parking lot and people eating ice cream outside is not set up professionally. Its messy and people have no where to go. I will never attempt to go here again.. ever. I have been living in Dennis for a long time and am astounded at how this is just A...

The ice cream was pretty good, but I wouldn’t go back as I don’t enjoy being nickel and dimed. I ordered a double ice cream in a cone, as well as a kittie cup for a dog, and I asked for some peanut butter sauce on the side, as my ice cream was in a cone. Multiple people jumped down my throat at once to tell me, they would not give me a side of peanut butter sauce because it’s too expensive. I confirmed they understood. I was simply asking for peanut butter sauce to be in a side dish since it couldn’t be poured on top of my ice cream cone. They refused to give it to me, told me it was too expensive to sell like this. Pretty disappointing considering those two ice creams cost over $13. I went to pay and was then informed that it was cash only. Would’ve been great to know this going into the store. On my way out, I found a piece of computer paper hand written stating in cash only as the only piece of information to let me know I needed to have cash. I expect better from Cape Cod ice...