Did you know the Connecticut Office of Tourism keeps track of where to find the best ice cream in Connecticut? Their Sundae Drives Ice Cream Trail is perfect for ice cream lovers with a hard to satisfy sweet tooth. You’ll have to head to Eastern Connecticut for this delectable adventure, but it’s definitely worth the drive. See the sweet spots for yourself:
This ice cream trails totals 113 miles and features nine must try destinations. With spots in the Quiet Corner and along the shoreline, these are a perfect addition to any day trip.
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- The Farmer’s Cow Calfe
The Farmer’s Cow Calfe/Facebook 86 Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06250
The Farmer’s Cow Calfe/Facebook This hidden gem could be your new favorite spot. Over 60 flavors are waiting for you, and none of them include any artificial flavoring. The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery is what dreams are made of. Click here for the website of The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery.
- We-Li-Kit
Chris K./Yelp 728 Hampton Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06230
Sally B./Yelp An Editor’s Choice from Yankee Magazine, this quaint shop has been serving the Connecticut community for over 25 years. You’ll find 26 flavors here - from chipmunk tracks to orange pineapple - all made with 16 percent butterfat. That’s why it tastes so good! Click here for the website of We-Li-Kit.
- Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm
Mikey P./Yelp 227 Ekonk Hill Road, Moosup, CT 06354
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm/Facebook Praised by Connecticut Magazine, this locale has been a favorite since opening in 2006. Family owned and operated, the ice cream shop serves 25 great flavor choices - from classics like vanilla and chocolate to dreamy coconut and cookie dough. Click here for the Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm.
- Hank’s Dairy Bar
Hank’s Dairy Bar/Facebook 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374
Hank’s Dairy Bar/Facebook According to Connecticut Magazine, this is the best dairy bar in the state. It features a retro feel that pairs well with its soft serve ice cream and classic sundaes. This family owned dive is a longstanding fan favorite. Try such delightful goodies as the classic banana split and the s’more sundae. Click here for the website of Hank’s Dairy Bar.
- Buttonwood Farm
Thalia B./Yelp 473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold, CT 06351
Alexandra N./Yelp At this spot you can actually say hello to the cows who helped make this delicious ice cream possible. Snag a cup of one of their 40 flavors of ice cream and see the jaw dropping sunflower field. Roadfood.com considers this locale one of the best in the U.S. Click here for the website of Buttonwood Farm.
- Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
Mark B./.Yelp 2 West Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355
Tc C./Yelp Who can say no to ice cream with a view? VisitingNewEngland.com says Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream serves “wicked good ice cream,” complete with 30 flavors. Every batch is hand mixed, and you can choose from such flavors as pure vanilla, lemon chocolate kiss, and black raspberry. Click here for the website of Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream.
- Michael’s Dairy
Michael’s Dairy at Mitchell College/Facebook 629 Montuak Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Michael’s Dairy at Mitchell College/Facebook These folks love ice cream so much they’ll sell it to you in a pail. Managed by Mitchell College students, there are 35 flavors to choose from at this old fashioned dairy bar. They even host sock hops. Click here for the website of Michael’s Dairy.
- A.C. Petersen Farms
A C Petersen Farms/Facebook 113 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
John L./Yelp You’ll find 40 flavors of ice cream, sherbet and sorbet at the charming A.C. Petersen Farms. This company started 100 years ago and is now an NBC Connecticut Golden Local. You’re guaranteed to enjoy the ice cream here. Click here for the website of A.C. Petersen Farms.
- Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream
Scott F./Yelp 20 Darling Road, Salem, CT 06420
Scott F./Yelp This hidden gem could be your new favorite spot. Over 60 flavor options are waiting for you, and none of them include any artificial flavoring. Salem Valley Farms flavor choice changes daily, but you may have such delicious options as blueberry cheesecake, cherry vanilla, and banana walnut. Click here for the website of Salem Valley Farms.
No need to accomplish this ice cream trail in a single day. Spread this adventure out for a series of rewarding day trips. Who do you think has the best ice cream in Connecticut? Let us know in the comments! For another way to escape the heat, visit one of these awesome swimming holes.
Google Maps
The Farmer’s Cow Calfe/Facebook
86 Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06250
This hidden gem could be your new favorite spot. Over 60 flavors are waiting for you, and none of them include any artificial flavoring. The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery is what dreams are made of. Click here for the website of The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery.
Chris K./Yelp
728 Hampton Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06230
Sally B./Yelp
An Editor’s Choice from Yankee Magazine, this quaint shop has been serving the Connecticut community for over 25 years. You’ll find 26 flavors here - from chipmunk tracks to orange pineapple - all made with 16 percent butterfat. That’s why it tastes so good! Click here for the website of We-Li-Kit.
Mikey P./Yelp
227 Ekonk Hill Road, Moosup, CT 06354
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm/Facebook
Praised by Connecticut Magazine, this locale has been a favorite since opening in 2006. Family owned and operated, the ice cream shop serves 25 great flavor choices - from classics like vanilla and chocolate to dreamy coconut and cookie dough. Click here for the Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm.
Hank’s Dairy Bar/Facebook
1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374
According to Connecticut Magazine, this is the best dairy bar in the state. It features a retro feel that pairs well with its soft serve ice cream and classic sundaes. This family owned dive is a longstanding fan favorite. Try such delightful goodies as the classic banana split and the s’more sundae. Click here for the website of Hank’s Dairy Bar.
Thalia B./Yelp
473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold, CT 06351
Alexandra N./Yelp
At this spot you can actually say hello to the cows who helped make this delicious ice cream possible. Snag a cup of one of their 40 flavors of ice cream and see the jaw dropping sunflower field. Roadfood.com considers this locale one of the best in the U.S. Click here for the website of Buttonwood Farm.
Mark B./.Yelp
2 West Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355
Tc C./Yelp
Who can say no to ice cream with a view? VisitingNewEngland.com says Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream serves “wicked good ice cream,” complete with 30 flavors. Every batch is hand mixed, and you can choose from such flavors as pure vanilla, lemon chocolate kiss, and black raspberry. Click here for the website of Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream.
Michael’s Dairy at Mitchell College/Facebook
629 Montuak Avenue, New London, CT 06320
These folks love ice cream so much they’ll sell it to you in a pail. Managed by Mitchell College students, there are 35 flavors to choose from at this old fashioned dairy bar. They even host sock hops. Click here for the website of Michael’s Dairy.
A C Petersen Farms/Facebook
113 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
John L./Yelp
You’ll find 40 flavors of ice cream, sherbet and sorbet at the charming A.C. Petersen Farms. This company started 100 years ago and is now an NBC Connecticut Golden Local. You’re guaranteed to enjoy the ice cream here. Click here for the website of A.C. Petersen Farms.
Scott F./Yelp
20 Darling Road, Salem, CT 06420
This hidden gem could be your new favorite spot. Over 60 flavor options are waiting for you, and none of them include any artificial flavoring. Salem Valley Farms flavor choice changes daily, but you may have such delicious options as blueberry cheesecake, cherry vanilla, and banana walnut. Click here for the website of Salem Valley Farms.
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Best Ice cream in Connecticut May 08, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What is the most famous ice cream shop in Connecticut? The Big Dipper just might be the most famous ice cream shop in Connecticut. It boasts a delicious menu of more than 120 different flavors of homemade ice cream – from pumpkin pecan to eggnog. If you prefer self-serve to traditional hard ice cream, consider trying a cone or a bowl with your favorite toppings. You can also find delightfully delicious homemade ice cream at Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream in Connecticut. Choose from 30 different flavors that may include traditional chocolate and vanilla. You can even add your favorite toppings – M&Ms or gummies, for example. Where can I find the best desserts in Connecticut? Dessert lovers will find some of the best desserts in Connecticut – from homemade ice cream to huge donuts. Satisfy your donut craving with some of the biggest donuts in the state when you visit Donut Crazy. With six locations, including in West Hartford and Stratford, the donut shop serves such delicious flavors as blueberry glazed and chocolate coconut. Go straight to Norwalk for some of the best pies you’ll ever taste. Michele’s Pies is known, in fact, for its chocolate pecan bourbon pie, a definite must try. Don’t forget to try some other flavors, too, including country apple or maple pumpkin. Can I visit any drive-thru ice cream parlors in Connecticut? You might not find drive-thru ice cream parlors, but you’ll certainly discover plenty of places for takeout ice cream in Connecticut. Make a beeline straight for Bananas Ice Cream in Wallingford, a charming ice cream shop that serves an assortment of flavors. Choose from such taste-tantalizing options as banana, cherry vanilla, and blueberry chocolate. Don’t forget to check out the cotton candy, cake batter, and graham jam ice cream, too. Bananas Ice Cream is open all year around.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Ice cream in Connecticut
May 08, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What is the most famous ice cream shop in Connecticut? The Big Dipper just might be the most famous ice cream shop in Connecticut. It boasts a delicious menu of more than 120 different flavors of homemade ice cream – from pumpkin pecan to eggnog. If you prefer self-serve to traditional hard ice cream, consider trying a cone or a bowl with your favorite toppings. You can also find delightfully delicious homemade ice cream at Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream in Connecticut. Choose from 30 different flavors that may include traditional chocolate and vanilla. You can even add your favorite toppings – M&Ms or gummies, for example. Where can I find the best desserts in Connecticut? Dessert lovers will find some of the best desserts in Connecticut – from homemade ice cream to huge donuts. Satisfy your donut craving with some of the biggest donuts in the state when you visit Donut Crazy. With six locations, including in West Hartford and Stratford, the donut shop serves such delicious flavors as blueberry glazed and chocolate coconut. Go straight to Norwalk for some of the best pies you’ll ever taste. Michele’s Pies is known, in fact, for its chocolate pecan bourbon pie, a definite must try. Don’t forget to try some other flavors, too, including country apple or maple pumpkin. Can I visit any drive-thru ice cream parlors in Connecticut? You might not find drive-thru ice cream parlors, but you’ll certainly discover plenty of places for takeout ice cream in Connecticut. Make a beeline straight for Bananas Ice Cream in Wallingford, a charming ice cream shop that serves an assortment of flavors. Choose from such taste-tantalizing options as banana, cherry vanilla, and blueberry chocolate. Don’t forget to check out the cotton candy, cake batter, and graham jam ice cream, too. Bananas Ice Cream is open all year around.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The Big Dipper just might be the most famous ice cream shop in Connecticut. It boasts a delicious menu of more than 120 different flavors of homemade ice cream – from pumpkin pecan to eggnog. If you prefer self-serve to traditional hard ice cream, consider trying a cone or a bowl with your favorite toppings.
You can also find delightfully delicious homemade ice cream at Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream in Connecticut. Choose from 30 different flavors that may include traditional chocolate and vanilla. You can even add your favorite toppings – M&Ms or gummies, for example.
Where can I find the best desserts in Connecticut?
Dessert lovers will find some of the best desserts in Connecticut – from homemade ice cream to huge donuts. Satisfy your donut craving with some of the biggest donuts in the state when you visit Donut Crazy. With six locations, including in West Hartford and Stratford, the donut shop serves such delicious flavors as blueberry glazed and chocolate coconut.
Go straight to Norwalk for some of the best pies you’ll ever taste. Michele’s Pies is known, in fact, for its chocolate pecan bourbon pie, a definite must try. Don’t forget to try some other flavors, too, including country apple or maple pumpkin.
Can I visit any drive-thru ice cream parlors in Connecticut?
You might not find drive-thru ice cream parlors, but you’ll certainly discover plenty of places for takeout ice cream in Connecticut. Make a beeline straight for Bananas Ice Cream in Wallingford, a charming ice cream shop that serves an assortment of flavors. Choose from such taste-tantalizing options as banana, cherry vanilla, and blueberry chocolate. Don’t forget to check out the cotton candy, cake batter, and graham jam ice cream, too. Bananas Ice Cream is open all year around.
