Family Roots
The VandenAkker family has run their farm at 481 Purgatory Rd, Whitinsville, MA for over 100 years. What started as chicken farming, then became a dairy, turned into something new in 1999. That’s when Greg and Becky VandenAkker opened an ice cream shop to keep their family land going strong and give neighbors a fun place to hang out.
Cool Treats
West End Creamery makes super-premium ice cream with over 60 flavors to pick from. You’ll find the basics like vanilla and chocolate, plus fun seasonal options such as Pumpkin, Apple Crisp, and Campfire S’mores. Their special sundaes change with the seasons too. Not into ice cream? They also have frozen yogurt, sherbet, and sorbet.
Family Business
Greg and Becky run the place, with their daughter Mikaela now working as general manager. She’s been part of the business since she was born – talk about starting young!
Fun Facts
- In 2023, they celebrated 25 years of serving the community
- Beyond ice cream, they built an Adventure Farm with mini-golf and barnyard jumps
- They create a new corn maze design every fall
- Families often play mini-golf with a sweet rule: the loser buys ice cream for everyone
- The business shows how a traditional farm can change with the times while keeping its roots