Vermont’s 10 Sweetest Stops For Maple Creemees
Is it technically ice cream? Is it soft serve?
Is it a maple-powered excuse to eat dessert before dinner? Honestly, does it matter?
In Vermont, maple creemees have their own rules, and we’re perfectly happy to follow them.
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about pulling up for a cone on a warm day, especially when that first creamy, maple-y bite tastes like summer decided to get a little sweeter.
And sure, you could probably choose a more sensible dessert. But where’s the fun in that?
From classic roadside stands to beloved local stops, these spots know how to do maple creemees right.
So grab a napkin, prepare for the inevitable drip down your hand, and come hungry for the kind of treat that makes you say, “Okay, I’ll have another one,” before you’ve even finished the first.
1. Palmer Lane Maple
Award-winning is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but Palmer Lane Maple in Jericho has genuinely earned it. Tucked inside a beautiful 1830s farmhouse at 19 Old Pump Rd, Jericho, VT 05465, this spot serves maple creemees with a silky-smooth texture that feels almost too good to be real.
The views from the property alone are worth the drive up.
Beyond the classic maple swirl, Palmer Lane rotates seasonal flavors throughout the year. Think maple-ginger, peppermint, and even cotton candy for those who like their creemee with a little extra whimsy.
You can get yours in a cone or cup, or grab a take-home pint to enjoy later when no one is watching.
They also craft specialty 9-inch decorated creemee pies for holidays, which sounds like something from a dream. The creemee season typically runs spring through fall, with hours that flex based on the weather.
Palmer Lane even offers a mobile creemee truck for catering, which means you can bring this magic to your own backyard event. This place sets the bar high from the very first lick.
2. Vermont Maple Outlet
Some places have been making maple syrup for so long that it’s basically in their DNA. Vermont Maple Outlet in Jeffersonville has a century-long legacy of producing award-winning Vermont maple syrup, and they pour that same passion straight into every creemee they serve.
Located at 3929 VT-15, Jeffersonville, VT 05464, this family-owned gem is the kind of stop that turns a quick errand into a two-hour adventure.
Every creemee here is made to order using locally sourced Vermont dairy and their very own pure maple syrup. You can top yours with a sprinkle of maple sugar for extra sweetness, or go full commitment with a maple sundae drenched in additional syrup.
Asking for a freshly made waffle cone is basically mandatory at this point.
The on-site sugar house and expansive country store are open year-round, stocked with maple products and Vermont specialty foods that make excellent road-trip snacks or gifts. This is not just a creemee stop.
It is a full maple education wrapped in something delicious. Vermont Maple Outlet proves that when a family dedicates a century to one craft, the results are extraordinary.
3. Gagne Maple / Maple City Candy
There is bold, and then there is Gagne Maple bold. Located at 45 Sugarhouse Ln, Swanton, VT 05488, this spot goes all in on maple flavor by blending a custom 14% dairy mix with a generous pour of 100% pure Vermont maple syrup.
The result is a creemee so intensely maple-forward that it practically tastes like the forest itself decided to become dessert.
Their rotating biweekly specialty flavor keeps things exciting for repeat visitors. And the topping options here are genuinely over the top in the best way possible.
Maple candy, maple sprinkles, maple chips, and a drizzle of syrup are all on the table. Literally.
For the truly devoted, the Maple Overload Sundae exists. It features maple creemee, a cascade of maple syrup, maple sprinkles, and maple candy all piled together in one glorious tower of sweetness.
The stand operates seasonally from May through September with occasional holiday specials. If you have ever wondered how much maple is too much maple, Gagne Maple is the place to find out.
Spoiler: there is no such thing as too much maple here.
4. Benoit Family Maple Barn
Wood-fired maple syrup has a depth of flavor that no shortcut can replicate. At the Benoit Family Maple Barn, located at 423 Golf Course Rd, Richford, VT 05476, that smoky-sweet character goes straight into every creemee they make.
Using a 10% butterfat mix from Kingdom Creamery and their own dark, wood-fired maple syrup, the creemees here have a richness that lingers in the best possible way.
This family-owned operation was established in 2020, making it one of the newer names on this list. But newer does not mean less impressive.
Their commitment to traditional wood-fired evaporation gives their syrup a character that older, more established farms would respect.
The self-serve farmstand is open daily, year-round, which is a rare and wonderful thing. You can also grab frozen half-pints of maple or chocolate creemees to take home, along with maple cream, sugar, sprinkles, and crumbles perfect for topping your treat.
There is something genuinely heartwarming about a young family farm already making waves in Vermont’s maple scene. Benoit Family Maple Barn is proof that passion and quality age well, even when the business is still young.
5. Dakin Farm
Dakin Farm is the kind of place that has figured out how to make a classic even better. Located at 100 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403, just minutes from the airport and the University of Vermont, this well-known destination serves maple creemees made with their own Pure Vermont Maple Syrup.
Convenient location, exceptional product, zero excuses not to stop.
Their signature move is the Maple Crunch Creemee, which features crushed Vermont maple sugar candy folded into the swirl for a satisfying crunch with every bite. It is the kind of texture contrast that makes you pause mid-lick and think about what you’ve been missing all these years.
Dakin Farm is recognized as a Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association destination, offering tasting experiences alongside their vast selection of specialty foods and maple gifts. Open year-round, this spot works whether you’re grabbing a creemee after a flight or stocking up on Vermont goodies to bring back home.
Maple candy, cream, and syrup line the shelves in abundance. Dakin Farm does not just sell maple products.
It celebrates them with the enthusiasm of a true believer.
6. Goodrich’s Maple Farm
Over 22,000 creemees served annually is not a number you stumble into by accident. Goodrich’s Maple Farm in Cabot has been earning that count one satisfied visitor at a time.
Found at 2427 US-2, Cabot, VT 05647, this farm carries a sugaring heritage that stretches back to the late 1700s, making every creemee feel like a scoop of history.
The creemees are crafted using Kingdom Creamery’s neutral 10% mix, then generously flavored on-site with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. But the topping bar is what truly sets Goodrich’s apart from the crowd.
Maple sugar, cinnamon maple sugar, maple sprinkles, and infused maple syrups in coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and blueberry flavors are all available to customize your experience.
Personalized sugarhouse tours make this a destination worth spending real time at, not just a quick pull-off-the-highway stop. The combination of deep history, high creemee volume, and creative topping options makes Goodrich’s a genuinely complete maple experience.
If Vermont had a creemee hall of fame, Goodrich’s Maple Farm would have its own dedicated wing with a very long plaque.
7. Bragg Farm Sugarhouse And Gift Shop
Eight generations of maple-making is not just impressive. It is the kind of legacy that makes every single creemee feel like it carries the weight of Vermont tradition in every swirl.
Bragg Farm Sugarhouse and Gift Shop, at 1005 VT-14 N, East Montpelier, VT 05651, has been calling itself home to the “World’s Best” maple creemees, shakes, and sundaes for a very long time. Bold claim, fully backed.
Every treat is crafted using authentic Bragg maple syrup, produced right on the property using traditional wood-fired sugaring methods. Both maple and chocolate creemee flavors are available year-round, which means no seasonal panic about missing your window.
Free guided tours, boiling demonstrations, and a walk through the maple woods make this a full afternoon destination rather than just a quick stop. Farm animals and scenic views round out the experience in a way that feels genuinely wholesome.
Bragg Farm is the kind of place that reminds you why Vermont has such a devoted following among people who appreciate things made with real care. Come for the creemee, stay for everything else this remarkable farm has to offer.
8. Silloway Maple
Fan-favorite status is earned, not given. Silloway Maple in Randolph Center has built that reputation through years of making creemees with a very dark, specially simmered wood-fired maple syrup that hits differently than anything you’ll find at a gas station soft-serve machine.
Located at 1303 Boudro Rd, Randolph Center, VT 05061, this multi-generational farm has been doing things the right way since 1942.
The base mix comes from a local dairy farm, and the syrup is darkened to an intense degree that gives the creemee a bold, unmistakably maple flavor. Coffee creemees and a maple-coffee twist are also available for those who want their caffeine and dessert in one efficient swirl.
Crushed maple candy, maple dust, and an extra drizzle of darkened syrup are available as toppings.
During open house events, the farm goes all out with maple baked beans, doughnuts with maple cream, and other unique treats. Solar panels power the sugarhouse alongside traditional wood fire and modern reverse osmosis, blending old-school values with forward-thinking practices.
Sugarwoods hiking trails and a playground make Silloway a full experience. This farm does not just make creemees.
It creates memories worth repeating every single season.
9. Green Mountain Sugar House
Nearly two decades of perfecting a creemee recipe is the kind of dedication that deserves applause. Green Mountain Sugar House in Ludlow has been refining its maple creemee craft since the early days of this third-generation family business.
Situated at 820 VT-100 N, Ludlow, VT 05149, right on scenic Route 100 at the gateway to a beloved lakes region, the location alone makes this stop feel special.
The creemee base is a Wilcox vanilla ice cream mix sweetened generously with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup, creating a flavor that is familiar and extraordinary at the same time. Maple-dusted cones, maple crunchies, maple sundaes, and maple milkshakes round out a menu that takes maple seriously without taking itself too seriously.
The sugarhouse has been a hub of maple production since 1955, and the gift shop is stocked with maple products alongside Vermont-made crafts that make excellent souvenirs. Best of all, the maple creemees are available year-round, so there is no wrong season to make the trip.
Green Mountain Sugar House is the kind of stop where you pull in for one creemee and leave with a bag full of maple goodies and a very happy heart.
10. Glastenview Maple Farm
Not every great creemee stop needs to serve thousands of visitors to earn its place on the list. Glastenview Maple Farm in Shaftsbury serves around 2,000 creemees a year, making each one feel like a genuinely special occasion.
At 571 Glastenview Dr, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, this active sugarhouse welcomes visitors with warmth and a product that punches well above its weight.
The creemee is made with Wilcox Dairy’s plain 10% butterfat mix and flavored exclusively with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup, keeping the focus entirely on clean, honest maple flavor. No shortcuts, no artificial flavoring, just real syrup doing what it does best in a silky soft-serve swirl.
Sugarhouse and sugarbush tours, engaging tastings, and a retail shop stocked with maple syrup, maple cream, maple candies, maple sugar, and specialty products including bourbon barrel-aged and infused maple syrups make this a destination worth lingering at.
The farm is open year-round, with seasonal creemees available during the warmer months.
Glastenview is the kind of hidden gem that regulars quietly treasure. Have you ever found a spot so good that you almost didn’t want to share it?
This is that place.