Stone Fox Creamery opens summer ice cream cart in Portland’s Old Port

Stone Fox Creamery Brings Midcoast Ice Cream to Portland's Old Port

Portland's Old Port Square welcomes a taste of Maine's midcoast this summer as Stone Fox Creamery opened a seasonal mobile scoop shop at 46 Exchange St. on June 1.

The Searsport-based ice cream company, known for its premium, locally-sourced frozen treats, will operate the pop-up location through September, serving customers daily from 1 to 8 p.m.

Stone Fox Creamery has built its reputation on crafting ice cream with high butterfat content and minimal air incorporation—a technique the company encapsulates in its motto: "less fluff, more stuff." The business already operates permanent locations in Searsport and Castine, where it has cultivated a following among locals and visitors seeking artisanal frozen desserts made with regional ingredients.

Owner Stephen Simonds said the new Portland presence marks an opportunity to introduce the brand to a wider audience while participating in the city's vibrant food culture.

"It's a chance to bring some Midcoast magic to Portland, and for us to really cross-pollinate with the food scene here," Simonds said.

The location at Old Port Square, developed by East Brown Cow real estate management, aims to showcase local entrepreneurs and artisans. Jacob Soley, the firm's director of development, said Stone Fox Creamery fits the vision for the space.

"Stone Fox Creamery's commitment to local sourcing and craftsmanship aligns perfectly with our vision for Old Port Square as a place where people can discover some of the most talented makers and entrepreneurs in Maine," Soley said. "We're excited to have them become part of the neighborhood this summer."

The mobile scoop shop gives Portland residents and tourists easy access to Stone Fox's offerings without traveling to the midcoast, while positioning the brand among other local food purveyors in one of the city's most frequented pedestrian areas.