In New England, we’re all screaming for ice cream. A historic passion that dates back to the days of the soda fountain, which was invented in Lowell in 1863, some reports have shown New Englanders eating as much as 30 percent more ice cream than other Americans, even leading the world in ice cream consumption. If winnowing down the plethora of icy choices feels hard, we’ve made quick work of it. Here are five small-batch ice cream spots to visit this summer on the North Shore.
