The Story
Twin Acres started small in the 1970s, running out of a one-car garage next to old cottage homes. In 1990, the current owners bought it and gave it a makeover, turning it into the beloved spot it is today on historic Route 6A in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
What Makes It Special
The shop sits on two pretty acres with gardens full of dogwoods, hydrangeas, daisies, roses, and lilies under big shade trees. It’s not just a place to grab ice cream – it’s somewhere to hang out and enjoy summer on Cape Cod.
The Sweet Stuff
Twin Acres doesn’t mess around when it comes to choices. They’ve got over 70 flavors in their rotation, including:
- Regular hard and soft serve
- Sorbet and sherbet
- Vegan options (coconut-based)
- No-sugar-added varieties
Though they have 70+ total flavors, about 30 hard ice cream options are available at any given time, with seasonal rotations.
Some of their standout flavors include:
- Birthday Cake: Yellow cake ice cream with candy confetti and cake pieces
- Campfire S’mores: Toasted marshmallow ice cream with graham cracker swirl and chocolate chunks
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel: Caramel ice cream with chocolate-covered pretzels and salted caramel swirl
Fun Sundaes
If plain ice cream isn’t enough, try one of their special creations:
- Peanut Butter Explosion: Chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream with peanut butter sauce, whipped cream, and Reese’s Pieces
- Cookie Monster: A mix of Cookie Monster, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Oreo ice creams topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a chocolate chip cookie
Not Just Ice Cream
They’ve also added some food to the menu:
- Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions
- 100% beef Hot Dogs
- Both come with chips
For Everyone
Twin Acres makes sure nobody feels left out:
- Vegan flavors like chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter swirl, and cookies & cream
- Sorbets in mango, raspberry, and lemon
- Gluten-free cones if you ask (with special attention to prevent cross-contamination)
- Even a “pup cup” for dogs – vanilla ice cream with a dog treat on top
When to Visit
Twin Acres is a seasonal shop that typically opens in mid-March and runs through mid-October each year. Check their website or social media for current hours before visiting, as they adjust their schedule throughout the season.
The owners run the place with care – they’ve been known to replace a dropped cone for free, showing why locals and tourists keep coming back year after year.