Two women in black aprons and pink caps posing in front of a Dairy Joy ice cream stand, with their arms raised and one foot lifted in a cheerful pose, outside a building with a purple awning.

✨ Made fresh since 1940

A scoop of joy from the heart of Maine.

Homemade hard-pack & dreamy soft serve, swirled fresh every day in Lewiston and Auburn. Generous scoops, fair prices, and the same family recipes since 1940.

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85+

Years scooping

30+

2

Maine locations

Flavors & toppings

Soft Serve

★

Hard Serve

★

Sundaes

★

Shakes

★

Floats

★

Dole Whip

★

Specialties

★

Banana Boats

★

Soft Serve ★ Hard Serve ★ Sundaes ★ Shakes ★ Floats ★ Dole Whip ★ Specialties ★ Banana Boats ★

MADE FRESH IN-HOUSE

What you'll be craving

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  • Hand holding a soft-serve ice cream cone with swirls of chocolate and vanilla ice cream against a plain white background.

    Soft Serve

    Silky swirls, classic flavors

  • A clear plastic cup filled with soft serve vanilla ice cream, with a label that reads 'Dairy Joy Since 1940' and a colorful ice cream cone graphic.

    Hard Serve

    Homemade hard-pack pints

  • Chocolate sundae with whipped cream, crushed nuts, a cherry on top, and chocolate syrup in a clear cup with a Daddy J's ice cream shop sticker.

    Sundaes

    Loaded with all the toppings

  • A milkshake in a clear plastic cup with a domed lid and a red straw. The milkshake is light gray with small dark specks. The cup has a Dairy Joy logo with a colorful ice cream cone graphic and the text "Dairy Joy Since 1940." The background is plain white.

    Shakes & Floats

    Thick, creamy, dreamy

Two hands holding ice cream cones with soft serve ice cream, one with pink and white swirls and the other with brown and white swirls, against a plain white background.

Homemade ice cream for moments worth remembering

Stopping by Dairy Joy isn't just dessert — it's a tradition. Made fresh in our Auburn and Lewiston shops, our soft serve and hard-pack flavors are crafted in small batches with the same care our family has put in since 1940. Generous portions, friendly faces, and a flavor lineup that keeps locals coming back week after week.

» Soft serve made fresh every morning

» Hand-mixed hard serve in rotating seasonal flavors

» Dairy-free, gluten-free options always on the board

» Generous scoops at honest, family-friendly prices

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🚛 CATERING & EVENTS

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Bring Dairy Joy to your next celebration

Weddings, school events, corporate parties, family reunions — let us bring our small-batch ice cream straight to your gathering. Hand-scooped service that feels personal, memorable, and a whole lot more fun than a sheet cake.

Our trailer is available for events with a minimum of 300 attendees or guests. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, school functions, and large community gatherings.
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Banana split ice cream sundae topped with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, chopped nuts, and chocolate syrup in a clear glass dish on a light blue surface with a silver spoon and fork nearby.

What to expect when you visit

1940

Established

30+

Flavors

2

Locations

Whether it's your first scoop or your thousandth, the Dairy Joy experience is the same: long flavor boards, friendly staff who know the regulars, picnic tables out front, and ice cream that's been made the same way since 1940. Park easily, order at the window, and enjoy a treat that tastes like a Maine summer.

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A sweet fit for every gathering

Some moments call for a big celebration. Others just need one little thing that makes everyone smile. From birthdays and family reunions to staff appreciation and community events, our ice cream brings people together for the kind of memories that last long after the last spoonful.

LOVED BY THE COMMUNITY

Sweet words from our neighbors

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "One of the best ice cream stands I've visited in decades. Generous scoops, real Maine blueberries — incredible quality for the price."

    — Yoga Chick

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Been enjoying this place since the nineties. Always make a stop when visiting from out of town. A true Lewiston tradition."

    — Sasha Barajas

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Lots of choices and unique soft serve flavors. Prices are reasonable, parking is plentiful, and the picnic tables make it perfect."

    — Troy Hollihan

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Excellent service — Melanie was incredibly knowledgeable about food allergies. We felt safe and taken care of. Will return!"

    — Ariel Harmon

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Great service and super prices. You can still get a child's cone for under $1.50, which is almost unheard of."

    — Sharman Mahoney

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "I've been coming here since I was a child. The staff is always pleasant, and the hours keep getting better every year."

    — Coffee Girl

FIND US

Two shops, one tradition

Dairy Joy Lewiston

109 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240

Open Daily · 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

(207) 782-8168

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Dairy Joy Auburn

137 Spring St, Auburn, ME 04210

Open Daily · 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

(207) 783-2318

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