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    A La Mode Dessert & Ice Cream

    4.9 (13 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ivana F.

    Ala mode is a hidden little dessert and ice cream shop in Southington featuring gluten free and allergen friendly treats. Located on Liberty Street this pink and cutsie little shop can make just about everyone happy. We walked into the place and immediately were greeted with a glass filled case with tons of fresh baked goods just staring at us. Some were nut free, and there were a bunch of different gluten free options. From cookies to cakes, they were all so pretty. I specifically came for the ice cream though. I tried their famous milk and cookies and the s'mores. Both were pretty good. We also got a carrot cake and a banana chocolate chip bread to take home. It was super small in there and we kind of went through it quickly because there were other guests inside, but we enjoyed the funny little pictures on the walls. We walked down to Center St in the area and to enjoy our snacks. Definitely a cute yummy place to stop by if you're in the neighborhood.

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    6 months ago

    All the baked good I've tried to have been excellent. It also being gluten free is why my wife loves it.

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    Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope to see you again soon!

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