Gordy Cook
Farmer
Third generation, returned to the farm in 1984 with his wife Beth and four children.
Cook Farm is a fourth generation dairy farm in Hadley, Massachusetts selling raw milk bottled on the farm, homemade ice cream from its own Jersey herd, and farm raised meat.
Cook Farm is a dairy farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, home to a herd of Jersey cows and the Flayvors ice cream business.
The farm sells raw milk free of artificial growth hormones, additives and antibiotics, bottled on the farm under Massachusetts state law and sold only at the farm itself.
Milk is bottled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and available to buy every day, and first time buyers need to sign a waiver. If you want more than 3 gallons, call or email ahead of bottling day. The farm store also sells ice cream, ice cream cakes and meat, plus yoghurt and kefir cultures and cheesemaking supplies for making your own dairy at home.
4.8
From 1555 Google reviews
The staff were super friendly, and the ice cream was absolutely delicious! Our order was served quickly, and there was plenty of seating available. Such a great spot to stop for a treat!
Super cute store, yummy food and delicious icecream!
Amazing ice cream without fillers, a great price, gluten-free options and cool flavors. Wish I lived down the block from it…. Or maybe not 🐥
129 South Maple St Hadley, MA 01035
Open daily, 11am to 6pm
We do not hold prices, availability, parking, access details or event dates for Cook Farm. The farm answers those directly on its own site, by phone or by email.
Really good stuff, I had their black raspberry chip and corn ice cream and both were great, a must try if you're in Amherst or the Pioneer Valley.
This is some of the best ice cream I ever had. I went twice in 3 hours 🤣
Great ice cream flayvors. Tried ginger and it was downright refreshing. Nice indoor seating and gift shop. Outside smelled very farmy as expected but inside was pleasant. Sad there was no asparagus ice cream. It has been on my ice cream bucket list since last year when I heard they make it.
Flayvors of Cook Farm is a farm-based ice cream shop that combines homemade ice cream with a relaxed countryside setting. The experience feels different from a typical ice cream stop because you are surrounded by farmland, open views, and even the cows that contribute to the farm’s products. It is a place where the environment is just as much a part of the visit as the dessert itself. The biggest highlight for me was the ice cream itself. The texture is creamy and rich without feeling overly heavy, and there is a good balance between classic flavors and more unique seasonal options. The creative flavors are what make the shop stand out, with options that you would not normally find at a standard ice cream shop. The more unusual choices are interesting to try, while the traditional flavors are still strong enough to keep coming back for. The farm setting adds another layer to the experience. Sitting outside and enjoying ice cream while looking out over the fields makes it feel more like a destination rather than just grabbing dessert. It is also a nice spot for families since there is more to see than just the ice cream counter. The main thing to consider is that it can get busy, especially during warmer weather and peak dessert hours. The lines move fairly normally, but the popularity means it may take longer during the busiest times. Parking and seating can also become more limited when the farm is crowded. Overall, Flayvors of Cook Farm is one of those places where the location, atmosphere, and food all work together. The ice cream is the main reason to visit, but the farm setting makes the experience feel more memorable than a regular dessert stop.
On our first visit we were able to sample the Hadley Grass. A novelty for sure but not bad at all. We also tried the Mint Chocolate Chip which was so fresh and rich that you could literally taste the "farm." Friendly staff and a welcoming feel overall!
Decades of delicious in a stellar setting! Cook farm offers rich ice cream of classic and creative flavors (like asparagus or Strawberry Rhubarb). They also sell Diemand Farm's frozen turkey pot pies, containers of milk (including chocolate and strawberry) and full and half-fat cream. It's a wonderful place to take a pause, view the cows and let kids enjoy the delights of a family farm!
Amazingly creamy and dense ice cream, don’t forget to meet the cows that made it! And try the local asparagus ice cream…. Not as weird as it sounds… surprisingly interesting! (But I went back for sweet cream with strawberries): )
Great ice cream, reasonably priced, with a beautiful view and cows in the background. They also offer great gluten-free options, including gluten-free waffle cones, plain cones, and even gluten-free ice cream tacos.
Working farm with homemade ice cream, beautiful place to watch the sun go down while gazing at the grazing animals and enjoying a sweet treat. Variety of traditional flavors as well as some originals. Request a small taste test before deciding! They are all so delectable! Young staff all very friendly and helpful. Make sure you leave a tip because they certainly work extra hard when the lines get long. Interesting history posted on a huge board outside tells us the story of the family’s original cow that inspired the ice cream, named Flayvor.

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