York Beach, Maine

Old Fashion Ice Cream

Hand-dipped scoops, sun on your face, ocean in the air — summer the way it's supposed to taste.

See the Flavors Find Us

What's Dipping

Scoops for Every Mood

Classic hand-dipped favorites and seasonal specials — something for everyone who wanders in from the beach.

Sample flavors — we'll drop in your real lineup.

Vanilla Bean

The classic — rich, creamy, never plain

Strawberry

Sun-ripened sweetness in every bite

Chocolate Fudge

Deep, dark, and utterly indulgent

Mint Chip

Cool mint, dark chocolate flecks

Butter Pecan

Toasted, buttery, a little bit Southern Maine

Blueberry

Wild Maine blueberries — local pride

Why Brown's

More Than Ice Cream

It's the whole York Beach ritual: sandy feet, salt air, and a cone in your hand before the walk back.

Hand-Dipped Daily

Every cone scooped fresh by hand — the satisfying thwack of real ice cream being served right.

Old-Fashion Charm

No touchscreens, no apps — just the window, the smile, and the scoop. Some things shouldn't change.

Beachside Location

Steps from York Beach — the perfect cool-down after a morning in the waves.

For the Whole Family

Kids, grandparents, and everyone between — ice cream is the universal language of summer.

Who We Are

A York Beach Institution

Some places become part of a place — the kind you mention when someone asks about summer. Brown's Old Fashion Ice Cream is that kind of place at York Beach.

We do one thing and we do it right: honest, hand-dipped ice cream in the heart of the Maine coast, served the way it's always been. No frills, no fuss — just great scoops and the sound of the ocean a few steps away.

Every summer, families make us part of their vacation ritual. Kids ask for Brown's by name on the drive up. That means everything.

York Beach, Maine Open Seasonally All Hand-Dipped

Plan Your Visit

Find Us at the Beach

We're in the heart of York Beach — easy to find, impossible to leave with just one scoop.

Location & Hours

York Beach, Maine Details available at the stand — we'll add your real address here.

Open Seasonally Hours vary — check back for this season's schedule.

Best Time to Visit After the beach — afternoons are magical.