Captain Dusty's Ice Cream — Restaurant in Manchester-by-the-Sea

Yum! I've been going here since the 90s when it turned from a bait shop to an ice cream shop. My friends used to work behind the counter in HS! They have great high schoolers working behind the counter and really yummy ice cream. It's a small spot, so if the line is out the door don't be discouraged, they manage it well and it goes quickly. If you're catching a train to Boston just give yourself extra time so you're not rushing. If you're not in a rush, go across the street to Masconomo Park and sit on a bench or the monument to enjoy--you have a nice view of the harbor.

I'm a huge fan of their yogurt--particularly the mint patty and oreo. My mom loves their ice cream sandwiches.

The ice cream is a little $$, but the portions are INSANE, be careful before you order anything more than a small. My mom always goes for the Kiddie. Ha!

Great little spot, perfect stop after the beach and a nice little local shop. The owners now have a few shops on Cape Ann, but this was the original and the house behind the shop is where they live. Nice to support a...

Where to begin... the ice cream is home made, and it shows in the taste and mouth feel. Creamy, delicious and in a variety of familiar and new favors. Inasmuch as I loved the variety and quality of the ice cream, I loved the portions more. Seriously, a kiddie sized portion would be enough for a hungry adult. I think for the price, the portions are beyond generous. But my favorite aspect of Captain Dusty's is the service. The 3 people behind the counter were friendly, courteous and accommodating in a way that totally made our experience. A young man brought us wet wipes, without being asked, so we could clean up a bit. One of the employees also struck up a conversation with my wife and daughter, and it made it feel like the kind of place you would return to again and again - where you are remembered as a customer, and appreciated. Manchester-by-the-Sea has become our favorite New England seaside town, and Captain Dusty's is a major contributor to that sentiment. 100/10....

hat's a beach day without ending it with some delicious ice cream? This small ice cream shop is the epitome of everything you would want for the final touch on a good beach day -or for a nice post dinner walk. They have many delicious flavors, great sundaes and shakes, and is right across from a park with many benches to sit and watch the boats come in and out of the harbor. They have other locations to as well in the...