Max’s Best Ice Cream is an up-scale, dine-in ice cream shop featuring an inventive menu of artisanal ice cream creations. In addition to traditional scoops of ice cream, our signature offerings include extreme milkshakes, boozy shakes, unforgettable sundaes, reinvented floats and our custom frozen hot chocolate blend. Our premium, farm-fresh ice cream is source from a local creamery in rural Delaware, Vanderwende’s Farm Creamery. Max’s Best Ice Cream is also proud to partner with Best Buddies to employ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Courtney VanZee
This spot is a gem! Max’s serves the very best hand dipped cones, shakes, (regular and boozy for 21+) and a rotating menu seasonally of different desserts and beverages. The decor is so kind to the eyes, and the atmosphere of an old soda shop is such a welcome surprise. I love their mission in partnering with Best Buddies. They employ many individuals with developmental and intellectual delays. It truly warmed my heart. I was lucky enough to meet the owners and hear how Max’s was founded. What an awesome story…
My favorite item so far was the lemon sundae, it was one of the most creative deserts I’ve ever eaten. Sweet, salty, lemony, and covered in giant yellow sprinkles. The creation of the menu was done alongside an awarded desert chef and very thought out.
Go try a boozy shake, I loved the Campfire. picture above. I was so impressed to see they had their own recipe for whipped cream, and a machine to dispense it!
Max’s is a great go to spot for for a date, a birthday, or a catch up with pals. All ages welcome and rumor has it their fall menu is awesome!
… moreSimmie “Mr. Foodie”
If your looking for a blast. This place is out of this world. From a delicious assortment of mouth watering sorbets to phenomenal flavors of icecream. Kid friendly to grown adult milkshakes that are also a heavily experience. Perfect for date cause they’re open well into the evening. The service was top notch even when crowded they try to make everyone feel welcomed. Some items can be a bit pricey but your taste buds will thank you for hours.
… moreAna Carrion
I had my birthday celebration over the weekend at Max’s Best Ice Cream, such a wonderful place to celebrate! I had contacted them beforehand to reserve space for family and friends and they were so gracious and accommodating with our group. The ice cream is terrific and I even got a birthday candle on my extreme milkshake while the staff sang Happy Birthday, it was such a treat! My kids cannot stop talking about the amazing milkshakes and now all their friends want to come too. Even better is the heart behind the business. Knowing it’s co-owned with Best Buddies and built around a genuine commitment to community, made the experience even sweeter.
… moreDr. Naima RIHANE
The ice cream here is amazing! I had the butter pecan with whole pecans and the caramel crunch. So creamy and delicious, I finished every bite. I enjoyed not only the best ice cream but also a welcoming, fresh, and clean space. Highly recommend
… moreNT Day
Perfect for date night or any day that ends in y! I’ve already been here 3 times, so I guess I’m a regular?! AMAZING rich ice cream and so many flavors to choose from! As soon as I saw it was Vanderwende’s ice cream from the eastern shore I was in the door. I’ve now had 2 of the shakes – rainbow and coffee and donuts and, while I’m a coffee guy, they were both HUGE and a terrific value, not to mention delicious! My other half had a grasshopper boozy shake and, despite not being a drinker, it may have been my favorite so far! Even “just” a scoop (I’ve tried cherry vanilla and mocha almond fudge) hits the spot and well worth heading into the heat for. A note about the staff – these folks are working hard! They’ve only been open a couple of weeks, but everyone is calm and friendly even when the line is out the door. Also, watching them make my shakes, I noticed how clean they keep the place. What a great addition to the neighborhood!
… moreNidhi Mohnot
This place is absolutely amazing! Every service member is enthusiastic and has the brightest smile on their face. The milkshakes and ice creams have a pure taste that do not only make you want to drink the entire thing or eat the entire ice cream but they make you want to eat and drink every meal at Max’s. The place is full of light and color that makes you never want to leave here. The seating is comfortable and makes you feel as if you were at an expensive restaurant. Overall Max’s best ice cream is very enjoyable, welcoming, and has the most amiable service members that are not just people who work at Max’s, but friends that care for you! I very much recommend this awesome place!
… moreTanya Abbott
We went to Max’s for the first time on Saturday but it won’t be the last time From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the owner. You could tell that she really cares and was genuinely happy we were there. The ice cream was the best we’ve had. My daughter got a huge treat called Gimme S’more that was a masterpiece. So many options including boozy treats. It’s a must when you’re in Bethesda.
… moreGabriella Giegerich
Max’s Best Ice Cream was an ideal partner for our event at Imagination Stage. Owners Cory and Angela were incredibly kind, flexible, timely, and generous. They transported everything to our event space and seamlessly transitioned into our event. Our patrons loved the delicious ice cream and branded carts. We will definitely work with Max’s again!
… moreAlex Tuttle
This is the sweetest little ice cream shop I’ve ever seen! The booths and tables remind me of a 1950s soda shop, and you have the ability to sit up at the counter. They feature so many flavors of ice cream, and you can enjoy one, two, three scoops, or a small flight of different flavors. You can make your own sundaes with their list of toppings, your own cookie sandwiches, but they also have an amazing selection of original boozy and non alcoholic shakes, sundaes, and frozen hot chocolates! Surrounded by so many restaurants, it’s the perfect place to walk to for dessert!
… moreBrad Vali
Visited Max’s with my family and had a fantastic experience! The ice cream was delicious—creamy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a treat. The staff went above and beyond, welcoming us with genuine kindness and excellent service. We shared a shake and a sundae between the four of us, and it was more than enough to satisfy everyone (the kids especially loved it!). If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly spot with great treats and outstanding customer service, I can’t recommend Max’s enough. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
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