429 PREBLE ST · SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE

Family-owned · Made on site

Our ice cream story.

A neighborhood shop, a lifelong love of ice cream, and a homecoming to Maine.

A Willard Scoops team member serving ice cream

From scooper to owner.

My love of ice cream began with my mother, Roberta, who taught me to be an ice cream connoisseur at a young age.

During college, I scooped ice cream at Willard Scoops. After years in tech, traveling abroad, and tasting a lot of ice cream, I returned home to Maine. In 2023, I bought the shop from its original owners.

Today, my family and I are reimagining what Willard Scoops can be. We’d love to welcome you into the shop, hear your ideas, and serve you the very best ice cream.

David Bass-Clark’s signature

David Bass-Clark · Owner, Willard Scoops

Made right here

Our gourmet
ice cream.

We make our ice cream on site using natural ingredients. Stop by and you might catch our team creating your next favorite flavor.

Try our signatures: Salt Caramel, Coffee Oreo, Halloween, Mint Leaf Chip made with fresh mint leaves, Honey I Love You, and Key Lime Pie.

Or make it a frappe, float, or sundae topped with our homemade hot fudge.

Plan your visit
Four handmade ice cream cones in the shop