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MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States
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MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
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Je
Review №1

Delicious! Highly recommended. We have never had rolled ice cream and it was fantastic! There was a live demonstration of how they make it. The service is friendly and I appreciated the cashier was very contentious of my daughter who mentioned she had a peanut allergy. He told her what to order that would be safe for her. This was one of my highlights of visiting lynchburg.

Sa
Review №2

Lots of goodies to choose from. The best place to go for ice cream in Lynchburg,VA.

Ma
Review №3

So so delicious. Great service. Good options. Clean. Enough seating.

Te
Review №4

2021: same friendly service and large selection of flavors, sizes, and prices. Bacon Bacon with vanilla ice cream and caramel—out of this world! Salty bacon bits in every creamy spoonful. The regular size was enough to share. Of course I didn’t!2020: MayLynn’s Downtown Creamery delivered! Not literally, of course (imagine that). Two kids and their doting grandmother enjoyed huge soft serve dipped cones after biking Blackwater Trail on a hot October day. Ice cream for lunch! Best day ever! We were thankful for outdoor seating when a large group of boys and their moms came in all at once—a couple of them without masks. Why? Pleasant servers provided cups for our cones or we might have lost our tall tasty treats.

Br
Review №5

There was a pretty long line BUT it was worth it. They have so many options. Even though they were super busy, the staff and service were great.

Na
Review №6

Staff was friendly and inviting, parking is difficult due to the city setting.Ice cream was good but not anything so special you couldn’t find it any place else. Would go again but would not go out of my way to visit.

Sa
Review №7

Best Cookies n’ Cream ice cream I have ever had. Can’t go wrong with a Shaker or Mixer either. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, friendly service when we came in right before closing. Definitely would recommend this creamery! They will exceed your expectations.

Ca
Review №8

I have been wanting to try rolled Ice Cream for the longest time and let me just say, MayLynns set the bar high for me first time! I got the Cookie Monster. I highly recommend it! The atmosphere was nice, as well as the staff and the prices were reasonable. We sat outside and there was a band playing across the street so, we had some live music with our ice cream. We will definitely be back!

Ch
Review №9

Incredible staff and a terrific selection. The rolled ice cream is excellent!

He
Review №10

Little hole-in-the-wall ice cream shop with a great selection. Was hard to choose. People were friendly and worked quickly. It was very busy, reasonable prices. We ended up with a stacker, kind of like a banana split, and it was delicious!

Br
Review №11

So busy! Was it worth it? Absolutely! We waited in a line with about ten people ahead of us but it moved quickly and everyone was able to place their order within ten minutes of my arrival. The ice cream however made it obvious why a steady line of customers is always visible from the road side. The ice cream is rolled in front of you and it is amazing the banana pudding rolled ice cream is my new addiction. The lovely staff even replaced my daughters mini cone for no charge after she dropped it seconds after getting it. I cannot recommend a walk down Jefferson St without some rolled cream in hand.

La
Review №12

The ice cream was delicious! Service was quick even though they were very busy when we got there. Might be pricey but its totally worth it!

Je
Review №13

Wonderful place to grab a cone and a nice location for a family to have a walk. We also met the owner and he was a gentleman and a scholar. It was a really hot day and he helped us find a nice place to swim on the river after ice-cream.

Mo
Review №14

Cute, cozy little ice creamery with a great menu. So many options! They had non dairy options, rolled ice cream, ice cream cookies, cake pops, sundaes, shakes, stackers, all types of cone options, lots of variety! Great prices, fast service, clean area and upbeat service. It was fun little place! I had the cheesecake stacker and it was great! Lots of cheesecake bites in my cup. Ice cream was smooth and fresh tasting, not overly frozen, not freezer burnt. My sister had a brownie stacker(I think). I will be back to enjoy more of their options!

Jo
Review №15

Maylynn’s Creamery has a great atmosphere with well-priced ice cream. I got the flat-top size which was plenty for me. Mint-chip was rich and creamy. Definitely will be coming back.

Mr
Review №16

Best damn rolled ice cream I ever had.

Sa
Review №17

Only one person is wearing a mask and she was doing great. But I watched 4 other people who were not wearing masks eat a snack and then immediately go dig into the ice cream without wearing gloves or washing their hands. Gross!! Other times I have eaten there. The ice cream is good though.

Mi
Review №18

No photos. Stopped in cause who can pass up ice cream? Not me. Got Peanut Butter Bliss with vanilla. Young lady recommended. I shared with wife, but that was love. I could have eaten all by myself. Hope to get back soon on sunnier day.

Br
Review №19

Great place to stop and get ice cream in the Downtown area. From rolled cream, to non dairy options, to classic cones up to hand dipped waffle cones. You can not go wrong!

Jo
Review №20

Very nice stop on the bike trail! Lots of ice cream options. I hope to return soon.

Da
Review №21

Great tasting ice cream! I love the menu options. Its a variety but not overwhelming. The ice cream is homemade which is a plus. For the price point you get a good serving! Worth it for sure!

Ti
Review №22

The atmosphere was nice, the staff was friendly and the ice cream was great. The rolled ice cream is a little pricey, but its very cool. They have our 1.5 year old a free baby cone and they give pregnant women free cones every Wednesday. A fun, casual place to grab some ice cream.

Mi
Review №23

Nice little ice cream place. Friendly staff and good variety of treats.

Ji
Review №24

Great place and that one Mexican guy is so funny would totally come back!

Em
Review №25

Delicious milkshake, but put-off by having to swat multiple flies away while trying to enjoy the shake inside.

Go
Review №26

I grew up working on a creamery on a farm for 10 years which had the best ice cream Ive ever had and eventually making ice cream myself for them, so I know good ice cream. This spot is the best in Lynchburg by far. Honestly, its better than any ice cream spots we have in Virginia Beach! If you look at the reviews the only 1* are karens complaining about Masks, literally nothing negative has ever been said about their ice cream. Why? Because their ice cream is perfectly fantastic. Very Very kind people, the friendliest atmosphere Ive experienced in Lynchburg so far, love their Christian music and 90s throwback selection. I recommend the mixr as its a unique offering to this establishment. 5* all around.

Ma
Review №27

Weve stopped in this location quite a few times over the past couple of years, and each time its well worth it. Delicious desserts with fast and more importantly, Friendly and welcoming service from the staff (same goes for their spot in Boonesboro too).CHEERS!

Co
Review №28

Great Riverwalk ice cream shop serving hand-dipped, rolled, and soft-serve icecream in amazing flavors and options including shakes, cones, mixers, cups, and sundaes. Offering dairy-free and vegan options as well!

Je
Review №29

Very good. Great service. Fast. Super cute place. Wonderful ice cream.

Ma
Review №30

Delicious ice cream in creative flavor combinations served by a friendly, patient staff.

Je
Review №31

Whats not to like. A wide variety of ice cream to chose from. Small indoor and outdoor seating. But the line moves quickly.

em
Review №32

Place was cute, worker was pretty friendly. Price wasnt awful but not an all the time thing, for sure. For us anyway. But would totally recommend

Ja
Review №33

Very friendly staff, huge portions, reasonable price, and delicious dessert options! I hugly recommend it!

El
Review №34

Favorite ice cream shop with great owners! I love the creativity with new ice cream options all the time! Ice cream cakes are delicious too!

Cl
Review №35

From out of town visiting a couple of my kids and just happened by this place. The ice cream choices were many and hard to pick from as they sounded so good. The family group tried a variety of choices and all were awesome. Friendly and helpful employees. One of my daughters has celiac and currently dairy free as well and they had choices that she was able to eat. That is awesome. Will definitely come here again when we visit again.

Ju
Review №36

The guy putting scoops in my waffle cone wasn’t wearing gloves. Just his dirty hands on my cone. He also broke the cone when adding the scoops. I asked him to wear gloves and he replied ‘Why, it’s not that cold.’Never again. I took the cone out and threw it in the trash.

Em
Review №37

When we walked by, I was super excited to go in and grab some ice cream, but as I looked through the window there were probably ten people packed inside the small venue, and no one in this establishment was wearing a mask, EVEN THE MAN SERVING ICE CREAM. He didnt even have a mask around his chin or anything. Like seriously... come on. I’m sure the ice cream is good like everyone says but if you care about COVID-19 safety at all, just skip this place.

Ka
Review №38

Get rolled ice cream, delicious!

Ju
Review №39

Really good place. I loved banana pudding rolls! Little small in seating available.

Tr
Review №40

Delicious ice cream treats that are reasonably priced.Very courteous staff. Will return.

In
Review №41

Love the shakers. Everyone is always so nice and very attentive. Highly recommend💜

Ki
Review №42

The ice cream place is great. They have a very wide variety of tasty selections. They made my order incorrect, but quickly fixed it and they were able to enjoy some ice cream too! 🙂

Bl
Review №43

Great ice cream place downtown. Huge selection, pretty much anything youd want. A little more expensive than other local ice cream places but this is because they havent compromised on quality

Ji
Review №44

I rarely get ice cream. Dont get me wrong: I like ice cream. But my metabolism isnt what it once was. I made an exception here, and Im glad I did - the hand-dipped ice cream was a good consistency (neither rock hard nor runny) and the waffle cone had a hint of flavour that made it quite delectable.

sc
Review №45

Awesome greeting, Awesome people, Awesome location, Awesome setting, Awesome Items, just awesome all around. Will definitely be returning to try more!

Bi
Review №46

Great ice cream!

Je
Review №47

My Queen loved her icecream

La
Review №48

This place is such a Lynchburg classic! The doughwiches are THE way to go— and no one serves them up better than Kelly. She has such a fun personality and was the cherry on top to our trip there!!

Ci
Review №49

What a friendly place! Not only the ice cream is amazing but the young people working there are super welcoming! Even with marks on you can tell they had a smile on! Definitely coming back next time we are in town!

Di
Review №50

Best rolled ice 🍨 cream in Lynchburg

He
Review №51

Mmmm yummy

Ja
Review №52

Staff was super helpful. I got the pumpkin spice shaker with chocolate chips and it was so good!! Will go again.

Ka
Review №53

While the ice cream was good, the cleanliness of the employees was not so great. The girl that was making and putting together the ice cream was wearing gloves but then bringing the ice cream out while opening the front door with her hands then going back in and continuing to make food (without changing gloves). So unsanitary and defeats the whole purpose of wearing gloves.

Ho
Review №54

Good handmade ice cream rolled up for added flair. Plenty of menu options to choose from. Store front downtown or truck in Boonsboro.🍨

Ma
Review №55

We love stopping here when our family rides the Blackwater Creek trail. The rolled ice cream is a unique take on a favorite, and there are tons of other options as well.

Ju
Review №56

Loved the oat milk option

Jo
Review №57

Good ice cream

Ta
Review №58

I cannot say enough great things about this place. The owner Josh is one of the best business owners I have ever encountered in my life. He makes you feel truly welcomed along with world class service and amazingly delicious ice cream. You legitimately cannot go wrong with anything you order here.... personal preference is the sluggwich with coconut ice cream rolled in Oreo, or the Cookie Monster Rolled ice cream. They truly take pride in what they do and it clearly shows.

Sa
Review №59

AMAZING, so yummy, great service ❤️

Je
Review №60

The milkshake was really good. Great service!

Zi
Review №61

When your employees wear their masks I’ll be eating your delicious ice cream again.

La
Review №62

Had dessert here on a Friday night, around 9:30. The place was still popping and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a rolled ice cream. The staff was super polite in apologizing about the wait on our order (they were busy, of course there was a wait!), and we enjoyed watching the process for the rolled ice cream. Ours was tasty and a safe choice (Cookie, but subbed in chocolate base). I wish we would’ve gotten the Camper because the marshmallow on it looked SO yummy.

Co
Review №63

Lovely atmosphere and great service. Kids cone prices are definitely worth the repeat walks.

Ke
Review №64

A cute little place in downtown right near the river! Friendly staff, they were quick even though it was very busy. Its not cheap, but it is well worth the money. Stackers and rolled ice cream are huge! Lovely presentation, and yummy ice cream. Not much rook sit inside, but thats hardly a big deal.

Vi
Review №65

Stopped at this place while riding on a bicycle trail. Awesome rolled ice cream.

Ro
Review №66

I adore the location along the cobblestone street. Their ice cream is delicious. Price wise they might be on the pricey side. I definitely would recommend this place!

Mi
Review №67

It was great. The area is nice to walk around. I enjoyed the show of them making the rolled ice cream. I hope that I can go back again soon.

An
Review №68

We love love love Maylynns Creamery! Everything weve had is yummy 😋 and the service is outstanding. Everyone there is very friendly 🙂

Jo
Review №69

Awesome! They know off hand the calorie count in their ice creams. I got a serving of chocolate soft serve for 75 calories! Then went out to listen to Resurrection play the last night of Friday night Cheers!!

Te
Review №70

We love this place! The product is consistently great and always greeted with a smile. Great variety of cold things to choose from. Feels great to support a local family business while filling up on all things ice cream!!

Au
Review №71

First time visitors and felt welcomed! Service was friendly and helpful! Worth the price!

Ja
Review №72

I consider myself kind of an ice cream connoisseur, and I have to say this is the best ice cream experience I’ve ever had. First of all, the start up story of this young couple adds lots of charm, but the ingredients and how they make the rolled ice cream just takes it to another level! This place is a “must visit” in Lynchburg! I’ll make sure this is a stop for our family on every visit!

An
Review №73

Love this place! This is a frequent stop on date nights for my wife and I. Everything Ive tried on the menu has been fantastic.

Jo
Review №74

Great place! Nice service! To get a large milkshake it’s only $4.99! Great prices, and great place to go and have a little snack!

Ma
Review №75

Awesome

Er
Review №76

The owners and staff are so, SO friendly! Even when they have lines out the door, i never wait an unreasonable amount of time for my ice cream. yummy ice cream and in a great location.

Ja
Review №77

Great ice cream in the heart of downtown. Fantastic way to end(or start) a summer evening in Lynchburg.

Da
Review №78

Love MayLynns! Always a treat to come here. Our whole family enjoys it but our daughter especially enjoys the availability of different dairy free options.

Is
Review №79

My friends and I went it was so good. Two of us are gluten and dairy free! It was amazing! Great atmosphere and even better service!

Br
Review №80

Extremely friendly service. Quality ice cream. Beats Mr. Goodies 10/10

Ma
Review №81

Soft serve was great and totally hit the spot. The rolled ice cream was a new taste that our family really enjoyed! Wonderful, clean and a happy place to sit and enjoy some amazing ice cream!

Pr
Review №82

Yummy yummy yummy!!!!! The peanut butter stacker is life-changing!!!!!!! Get one, you won’t be sorry! And if you’re like me, you’ll only be able to eat about half of it and will save the other half for tomorrow ☺️ Can’t beat that!

We
Review №83

Delicious ice cream and top notch customer service!

Jo
Review №84

I love the attention to detail at this place! They coat the inside of the cones with chocolate so they dont leak. They do rolled ice cream with some fairly unique combinations. The piece de resistance is they will put bacon on almost anything!!!!

Ki
Review №85

Super good and great staff, fun experience overall!

Sa
Review №86

Everything you can possibly desire as it pertains to frozen treats. The rolled ice cream is the best you can find in all of Lynchburg. And the milkshakes are top notch!

pa
Review №87

Love their campfire/ smores!

Kw
Review №88

Staff are always friendly and upbeat. Greatful for dairy free options. Cant go wrong with a single menu item.

My
Review №89

Great place! Ice cream is top notch and staff is extremely engaging and friendly. Innovative flavors and types of ice cream (including rolled ice cream!) make this place a one-stop crowd pleaser.

Re
Review №90

Never seen rolled ice cream. The salty dog was absolutely delicious. Great and original place.

de
Review №91

Delicious Ice Cream

Am
Review №92

This little shop is a great find! We just happened upon it and had no idea what a jewel we had found.They have an *extensive* menu. The classics like shakes, cones, and soft serve compliment an array of trendy items like edible cookie dough, rolled ice cream, and bubble cones. Whether youre looking for an Instagram snap or a nostalgic old-fashion cone, this is the place to go!They employees are beyond great too. I had such a hard time deciding because they had so many cool options, but they were cheery, friendly and patient the whole time.Ive though they have a crazy amount of options, ironically, my only complaint was that they had a limited selection of flavors (and the one chocolate they had was not my style), but I still had no problem finding a perfect and delicious icecream that made my heart happy.

ML
Review №93

This is such a fun location, it feels like youve happened upon a little treasure when you go here. The environment is unique since its an old building that has been restored, and the ice cream options offered are competitive with Cold Stone but priced better. I prefer giving my business to local shops OnStar of big franchises, so I would definitely recommend this place.The only thing that would make me personally happier would be if there was more than 2 dairy free options. There was strawberry and pineapple dairy-free soft serve, but I would have really loved a regular creamy ice cream options that was DF.Definitely worth the visit!

Ph
Review №94

Please offer more Vegan/Non Dairy options please.

Ju
Review №95

Used to visit their trailer, their ice cream is so good! And improving!

Em
Review №96

I absolutely love MayLynn’s! It’s my favorite ice cream shop in Lynchburg. It’s a super cute environment with awesome, friendly staff. Everything on their menu is amazing! You can’t go wrong!!!

an
Review №97

Very pricey, but wonderful ice cream. Loved the blue moon one. They have many great options for special diets, and even have healthy smoothies and such.

Br
Review №98

Friendly staff and delicious ice cream. Its not on the menu but theyll give you a cone for ur pup!

Br
Review №99

Great ice cream and great service. Got to talk to the owner as he made rolled ice cream.

Ad
Review №100

I had the Camper Rolled Icecream. It was huge! But it was delicious. Smores to the max!

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  • Address:1016 Jefferson St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States
  • Site:http://maylynnscreamery.com/
  • Phone:+1 434-258-0572
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Service options
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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