Popular Ice Cream Shop on Cape Cod Announces 91st Season Opening Day
If you're in the area and craving a sweet treat, be sure to stop by and visit Four Seas Ice Cream. Not only will you get to try homemade ice cream, but you'll be tasting a bit of local history!
Cape Cod's beloved Four Seas Ice Cream has announced it'll be officially opening its doors for its 91st season on Saturday, May 10, 2025! The local ice cream shop, located in Centerville, has been serving homemade ice cream to locals and tourists since 1934. Fans of Four Seas Ice Cream were thrilled to hear the news of their 2025 opening day, with over four hundred reactions and comments within the first day of being announced. One customer commented, "Been going there every summer since I was a child. Over 70 yrs. Now my kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and their kids all go. Many generations! Excited to meet the new owners!"
In December 2024, Four Seas Ice Cream announced that ownership had been transferred from Doug and Peggy Warren to new owners Josh and Lesley McElhattan. According to the statement shared by Four Seas Ice Cream with their community on social media, the McElhattans, who are Centerville residents, bring both personal connection and enthusiasm to their new venture. ",!" the couple expressed in their announcement.
The connection to Four Seas runs deep for the new owners, particularly for Lesley, who, as a Massachusetts native, grew up visiting the establishment during summer months. The statement reveals she introduced Josh to the ice cream shop 24 years ago when they began dating.
Addressing potential concerns about changes to this historic establishment, the new owners emphasized their commitment to maintaining Four Seas' legacy. "We want to assure everyone who loves Four Seas that we love it too, and we are devoted to preserving and sharing this history of great ice cream and great family memories," they stated in their Facebook post.
Four Seas Ice Cream has become known over the past nine decades for its unique flavors, even creating custom creations for local establishments and notable individuals. "Many local restaurants, ice cream stores, beach clubs, caterers, golf clubs, and local markets purchase ice cream from us, and for many of them we have created exclusive flavors, from Asian-inspired green tea to mocha without the chips for a member of the Kennedy family,” explains Four Seas Ice Cream on their website.
If you're in the area and craving a sweet treat, be sure to stop by and visit Four Seas Ice Cream, located at 360 S Main Street in Centerville, when they open on May 10th. Not only will you get to try delicious homemade ice cream, but you'll be tasting a bit of local history too!
