Summer just isn’t the same without some nice, homemade ice cream. There are many great places all around Connecticut where you sit down and enjoy this fresh ice cream on a nice, warm day.
Here are 5 of the best places to get ice cream around our area.
One of the best places to get ice cream, close to this area, is Rich Farm Ice Cream Shop, in Oxford Connecticut. This ice cream shop is very well known for their ice cream around this area of Connecticut. It is family-run and has been in business since 1994, about 22 years. All of the ice cream is made farm fresh every day, using only the best ingredients. They are open everyday of the season from 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Another great ice cream place is Sweet Claude’s in Cheshire, Connecticut. They have been serving homemade ice cream for 28 seasons and are also family operated. All of their ice creams, frozen yogurts and even hot fudge is homemade. They are open from 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Sunday.
Wentworth’s ice cream in Hamden, Connecticut is also a great ice cream place close by. At this ice cream shop, they have a stunning back yard with a gazebo, picnic tables, swings and seats. There is also plenty of space for seating on the inside and a play area for the younger kids. There are over 30 different housemade flavors to choose from. At Wentworth’s ice cream, the family can enjoy the amazing ice cream along with backyard fun.
The Big Dipper is also a great place to get ice cream in Prospect, Connecticut. The ice cream is made fresh on the premises in small batches to ensure the finest product. They use the world’s highest quality vanilla from the island of Madagascar and the best cocoa made from Holland.
They also have won the award by the Waterbury observer, for 17 years in a row, “Best of Connecticut,” Connecticut magazine.
One last place where many people enjoy going to get ice cream in Carvel in Naugatuck. They have delicious soft serve ice cream, homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, and treats to take home. All of their products are freshly homemade, providing you with fresh, most delicious treats. There are tables outside where you can sit at, and tables inside, or you can take the ice cream to go.
Before summer ends, make sure to go to one of the destinations to get delicious, homemade ice cream to cool off.
