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At Coastal Creamery, we’re proud to serve you our homemade & Maine-made ice cream, house-baked cookies, and our signature Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. We are a locally owned & operated shop in the heart of the Old Port in Portland, Maine.
our story.
Welcome to Coastal Creamery! Our journey began in 2011 when we met while scooping ice cream at Boston’s historic Quincy Market. What started as a sweet connection quickly turned into a lifelong adventure, and in our wedding vows we even promised to “keep life fun, share lots of laughs, and always stop for ice cream.”
In the spring of 2023, that promise came full circle when we moved to Portland to open our own ice cream shop.
Since then, our roots in Maine have grown right alongside our family. Whether you visit us here in the shop, find us around town at community events with the Cruiser, or at our sister shop, Buzz Coffee, we hope to be part of your sweetest memories and traditions.
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So keep life fun, share lots of laughs, and always stop for ice cream!
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- Kevin, Hayley & Leni Ward
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Kevin Ward
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Background: I spent 2010–2021 as the Director of Marketing & Events for Pitching in for Kids, a Boston-based nonprofit. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy building brands while finding ways to connect with the community.
Favorite Part of Coastal Creamery: Building relationships with our team and watching them grow—from their first jobs as teenagers into confident young adults.
First Scooping Job: Steve’s Ice Cream — Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston (2005)
Favorite Hobby: Dadding and woodworking.
Favorite Flavor: Coastal Cookie
Recognitions: In 2026, I was honored by my alma mater, Bryant University, as part of their inaugural 40 Under 40 class.
Hayley Ward
Background: I spent 2013-2023 as an ultrasound tech at various hospitals in and around Boston. Now, my days are full with managing operations at Buzz Coffee, and working as an obstetric ultrasound tech at Coastal Women's Health.
Favorite Part of Coastal Creamery: Getting to know our team and watching them flourish during such an important time in their lives. From my time scooping ice cream in my hometown and in Boston, it really showed me that ice cream shops are about more than just dessert--they're places where community, memories, and lifelong friendships are made.
First Scooping Job: Frosty Treat — Niantic, CT (2005)
Favorite Hobby: Being Leni's mom
Favorite Flavor: Campfire S'mores
