Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter, Pretend Play Store, 28 Toy Food & Play Kitchen Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys 3+

I bought the Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Set for my grandson, and it has been an absolute hit! The quality is outstanding — the wooden pieces are sturdy, smooth, and beautifully painted. You can really feel the durability, which gives me confidence it will last for years. He loves scooping the different “flavors” and serving everyone in the family. It’s wonderful to watch his imagination grow as he pretends to run his own little ice cream shop. The scooper works perfectly and adds so much fun to the play experience. I especially appreciate that it’s screen-free, encourages creativity, and helps with fine motor skills and social interaction. Melissa & Doug always delivers great quality, and this set is no exception. Highly recommend for any grandparent looking for a meaningful and engaging gift!

My son loves this! As with all Melissa and Doug toys, it is made with great quality. The colors and designs are cute. We have had it for a few months now and it has held up well with all his play. I waited to purchase until it was on sale but I do think it is worth the money.

I'm here to convince you this is THE ice cream set after I bought 3 different brand and returned the other 2. I purchased this at full price (last minute birthday present because I didn't like the other 2 I bought before) and am not affiliated/sponsored by anyone (**cries in real money**). I am a pediatric speech language pathologist and a lover of M&D toys so I intend this to be a thorough review. I bought this for my one year old's birthday. As mentioned before, I bought two other sets (one store brand from a very popular red store) and the other on Amazon, both were $25-35. I purchased this M&D ice cream set for $50 after taxes. Even though this set was double the price, it was completely worth it. Pros: -Materials: Ice cream scoops and cones are wood, toppings are bendable plastic. There is a wood taster spoon, a plastic bowl, and a scoop with a wood handle and plastic scooper. The two other brand sets I bought were all plastic. -Quality: This is the main toy that kids play with at our local library that we've been visiting for 3 years, and it has held up. I feel like that's the biggest testament to quality. (**READ THIS**)Set up- Every ice scream scoop, utensil, and topping has a place in the container. I think this is a reason the one at our library has survived so long. Everything having a place is a big deal in our house to prolong play. The other brand sets I bought did not have enough space for everything which increased clutter and reduced the possibilities of play. It doesn't matter if other sets come with more pieces if the pieces are just going to get lost and not part of functional play. -made for play- The set up mimics an ice cream counter which invites interactive play. My toddler plays with 6+ year olds with this by one kid "ordering" through the plastic front, and the other "serving" on the ice cream side. There is also a menu included that can be used to order from by checking boxes or pointing. Every ice cream flavor and topping is visible through the plastic and in a logical placement. Again, this was also a big loser from the other brands- one had shelves only visible to the server side. This is GREAT to promote social skills, pretend play, and language!!! -stackable: the ice cream scoops can stack on top of each other to make a tall cone/cup. This greatly expands the possibilities of play and of course was the first thing my kids did with it. One set of another brand I bought did not allow for stacking. -Speech, language and social development- this is an open ended toy that is great for young kiddos to learn through play. My 2 y/o toddler picked up the words single, double, and triple in one play setting. My baby learned to pretend lick the cone, ask for more, etc. I am a firm believer that M&D carefully craft their products to promote skills through play. Yes, im kicking myself for not buying this one first. -fine motor skills- great to promote fine motor skills. Cons I have no cons, I fully believe this is the perfect ice cream set. Age group: 1+. My one year old is interested in this and enjoys putting the scoops in the spots/cones. My 2 y/o will spend an hour playing with this making different scoops for everyone. At the library, older kids (I would guess up to 10 y/o) also play with this toy. I imagine it will be a staple in our hosue for a long time.

My toddler loves all things Melissa and Doug! As a mom I’m obsessed with this brand! I love how it facilitates pretend play in multiple ways and the quality of the products are amazing. This one comes with many parts to mix and match and create multiple ice cream creations. The pieces pop together and pull apart easily for little hands. The “display case” is so cute and makes clean up and play both so easy and fun!

I absolutely love the Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Set! The first thing that really stood out to me is how sturdy it is. Since it’s made out of solid wood, it feels durable and well-crafted, not flimsy like many plastic toys. It holds up great to lots of play and still looks wonderful over time. The wooden pieces have a nice weight to them, which makes pretend play feel more realistic and satisfying. The set is also beautifully designed, with bright colors and smooth finishes that show the quality Melissa & Doug is known for. Overall, this ice cream set is a fantastic toy—durable, safe, and perfect for imaginative play. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a long-lasting, high-quality toy that kids will enjoy again and again! 🍦

This ice cream shop is so cute and great quality. It is sturdy, and well made. It is just the right size for my daughter. It has a great variety of options to choose from and a menu! It is a great option for kids.

Our two-year-old absolutely loves this toy and has been “making” us ice cream every day since opening it three months ago, which says a lot about its staying power. It’s held his interest far longer than most toys we’ve tried. Releasing the ice cream from the scooper can be a little tricky, but he usually just uses his hands, so it hasn’t been an issue for us. The pieces feel sturdy and well made, which is consistent with the quality we’ve come to expect from Melissa & Doug.

I got this for my son for his 2nd birthday and he immediately loved it! Such a fun toy! Also comes with money so you can teach them how to count the dollars. My son keeps saying "two dollars" when we ask him to make us a ice cream cone. I think he will be playing with this for a long time as it seems to be great quality and a great toy for many ages.

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Lots of fun for a four year old. There is a cute menu and you can rattle off orders for her to prepare a multi tiered ice cream cone with toppings and such.

I almost went with a dupe because I was worried about the high price point but it's definitely worth it!, Very fun and engaging but also extremely good quality. I got it for my 4 year old who loved playing ice cream shop and this is perfect. It's sturdy but not too heavy so kids can easily carry it around. The icecream scoops stick together great so you can stack as high as you want without them falling over. I only have 1 kid but I can tell we'll be able to use it for years and still pass it down to at least 2 other kids. I can't recommend it enough!