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    Ashley's Ice Cream

    4.0 (276 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Karolina S.

    My boyfriend parked right across from this place, when we went to get dinner. On our way back to the car - we decided to stop by grab some dessert. Prices were really reasonable. The waffle cup with 2 scoops and 3 toppings was only $10. The staff was lovely! And the flavors/ toppings we choose were delicious! The inside of the place give an impression of a pizza place more than an ice cream parole, but it doesn't takes away from the experience. They were clearly open for over 30 years - on the wall they had awards dating from 1990 to 2019. I cannot believe it was our first time at Ashley's when we had been in the neighborhood at least 4 times in the last 3 years. Would definitely come back!

    coffee oreo ($4.50)
    Chassidie L.

    My partner and I frequent this spot very often haha. Not my favorite ice cream shop in New Haven, but definitely still a good one! They have all of your classic ice cream shop vibes and flavors. It doesn't feel like high end ice cream, but it feels like the ice cream you get at the chain places (but a little more elevated). My personal go to is always the coffee oreo! We've tried a bunch of other flavors but those always seem too sweet. Normally priced with normal ice cream portions.

    Oreo (top) and coffee Oreo (bottom)

    I absolutely love Ashley's with my whole heart. I end up here post midterms/finals without fail. Their ice cream is great for celebrating and for crying. I've tried a variety of flavors from coffee Oreo, peanut butter Oreo, Oreo, heath bar, chocolate, peanut butter cup, and I'm sure more. They're all good but I always recommend visitors to try one of their Oreo flavors. The single scoop is pretty generous in my opinion. The toppings scare me though because they're behind a partial glass screen and someone could totally touch it or sneeze on it, especially when crowded There's a few tables and places to sit/stand inside but often, my friends and I find a different place on campus to eat it and hang out.

    Alana E.

    The ice cream was good the service was fun and a lot of flavors to choose from including nondairy so something for everyone. It was small so we were up on everyone but I would definitely go back!

    Annie W.

    A small and unassuming shop with limited seating inside but their icecream does not miss! Got a regular size gingersnap ice cream in a cup. Their portion for the regular was 2 very large scoops! Can never have too much icecream but in this case, unless you want to try multiple flavors, a single scoop would have been enough. Prices were very reasonable. The gingersnap flavor was delicious with soft cookie crumbs swirled throughout. They have plentiful flavors to choose from and we were helped quickly.

    Sarah C.

    Fresh and delicious, no frills ice cream spot! The flavors were amazing. We had the Oreo and the cookie dough. The cookie dough is a MUST HAVE! It was so delicious! The portions of a normal scoop were also really large. It was $6 and definitely worth it! Service was also great!

    Tiffany G.

    This was a great option with loads of flavors to make 4 ice cream lovers very happy! The service was prompt and we were allowed to taste different flavors before ordering. This is much appreciated to be happy with your order since some places have never brought back the bite size tastings again post-pandemic. There are some seats in the front of the shop, loads of pics of dogs and people with ice cream, and stools facing the street to enjoy the view and people watch while enjoying your ice cream or shake! There is no restroom but we were told the pizza shop next door is used to folks running in there to use their restroom. I loved my 3 scoops of 1) Almond Joy, 2) Coffee Oreo, and 3) Peanut Butter something, Explosion maybe? Sooo yummy. We all chose three flavors and got 3 scoops since the price was reasonable and not too much more than the 2 scoops I thought I wanted.

    Chocolate Milkshake
    Christy M H.

    I LOVED this place. It was my first time coming here and I loved how old school it felt. I'm not from the area but I appears to be a local favorite and I could see why. It's creamy and tasty and not too sugary but still sweet! Next time I come here I'll make sure to take my time and sit down! Thank you to the staff for being so nice and for keeping the place so clean and comfortable! If you're in between ice cream places come here!

    Wall of Fame for Dogs!
    Ritvik N.

    This ice cream spot in New Haven, CT is the to-die-for spot for desserts. If you have a dog, this is the #1 ice cream shop to bring them. They have treats and vanilla cream for pups. This shop was named after a dog, Ashley, and as such all the employees have so much patience and kindness for dogs. One guy came out, petted our dog and gave her a treat. You don't get that treatment at any ice cream shop! Plus, look at that wall of Dog Fame. So many dogs and they have a whole wall dedicated to that awesomeness. Hot damn. Dog friendliness aside, their flavors are insanely good too. You can tell because I've rated this 5/5, which I rarely do. Their best flavor I tried is Coffee Oreo. Lot of sugar but it's so good. In fact we came back again, and I had it again. First time I had: Butter Pecan + Coffee Oreo. Really awesome combo. Second time: cookie batter + coffee Oreo. Cookie dough was bit too sweet but was nice. I would rate ice cream itself as 4/5 and it's not the best, and variety 3/5 because I feel they could have more, but given candor and general dog friendliness of all the staff (PS they do allow them inside!) I will rate up. After pizza from Wooster Street which is right down from Yale, this ice cream shop is nearby and it's THE destination to stop by. If we bring our dog or ever visit CT again, we'll definitely stop by Ashley's in New Haven. High five!

    Banana and Nutella Chip
    Ana B.

    If it was summer and not February, Ashley's Ice Cream typically has a long line of patrons waiting to get their tasty treat. I walked inside to find three employees ready to serve, and no one else waiting. They offered samples. I tried Nutella Chip, and immediately knew that's what I'd be getting. My friend and I shared a cup of Banana and Nutella Chip. This was for sure a very generous portion. Both of the flavors were creamy, flavorful and so true to their names. The Nutella Chip had that authentic spoonful of Nutella taste, with tiny chocolate chips throughout. The banana was the sweet but mild banana flavor. The walls were adorned with pictures of pups and humans enjoying Ashley's Ice Cream! Needless to say we could be added to their wall of love! The ice cream was delicious, creamy and plenty of it for us both to enjoy!

    Leah S.

    DELICIOUS ice cream near the Yale campus. So many flavors and topping to choose from. Loved this place. Had vegan and sorbet options. Everything was so tasty and somewhat reasonably priced for the area. Old school parlor decor made this a fun stop.

    Angelynne Z.

    Cute little ice cream shop by Yale. Dropped by because it was super hot outside and got some of the most amazing ice cream ever. We ordered the coffee Oreo, which the server said was the most popular, and the banana Oreo. Both were really creamy and not too expensive sitting at 5.50 or so for the two scoops.

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    Pamela M.

    Met one of the partners, Mike, who graciously took the time to answer all our questions. Delicious ice cream that comes from Guilford, CT. small batch local ice cream shop. We'll be back

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    The coffee oreo ice cream is my favorite from here. It is located right in downtown branford, it is a nice spot.

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    4.6(664 reviews)
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    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Possibly the best ice cream I've everrrr, everrrr had! ++++ Almond with Toasted Coconuts and Sweet Cream with Dark Chocolate Chips - Sooooooo goood and soooo creamy smooth and solid. Loved both flavors, but the Almond with Toasted Coconuts really stole my heart...and tastebuds. One of the best flavors of ice cream I've ever had...period! ++++ Strawberry and Cranberry with Dark Chocolate Chunk - Once again, so creamy for ice cream. These fruity flavors were phenomenal! Not too sweet and so natural tasting. No "artifical-ness" whatsoever. Being the hugely obsessive strawberry ice cream fanatic that I consider myself to be, this might have been the best strawberry ice cream I've ever tasted. + Menu consist of some very delicious-sounding and interesting flavors, including the Almond and Sweet Cream ones mentioned above, Pumpkin with Ginger Molasses and Eggnog. + Two employees were very friendly, engaging and informative about the most popular flavors. + Taste-testing is certainly allowed. + Two benches for customers to sit on inside, but there is plenty of standing room to walk around and admire the farm cow photos on the wall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Like most ice cream shops, there was no restroom available for customers, so make sure to empty those tanks below the belt before arriving. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Even on a chilly March Saturday evening at around 6 PM, there were PLENTY of folks willing to freeze their tastebuds off here, so that tells you enough about how good the ice cream is here. = Conveniently located right around the corner from the Yale University campus, so you can enjoy your delicious ice cream with some of the world's brightest minds in your company. = According to their story, all of the ice cream served here is naturally produced from the milk of some of their 300 cows, which are housed at Arethusa Farm near Litchfield, CT, hence why their ice cream is so naturally smoooooooth and refreshing and doesn't have a hint of artificial taste in them. Nuff' said!

    - A true ice cream gem in the heart of New Haven; shop features a black-and-white interior with…read moreframed photos of the cows from their farm displayed along the walls; space is bright, clean, and welcoming - A couple of benches near the entrance make it easy to sit and enjoy your treat inside - Staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and patient--happy to let us sample a few flavors before ordering and even sharing a bit of the story behind their ice cream - Servings are very generous - Phenomenal ice cream--rich, creamy, and full of flavor, tasting natural with nothing artificial; everything we sampled was so good it was genuinely hard to choose what to order

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    Bill's Carousel is an old-fashioned drive-up ice cream parlor that opened in New Haven, Connecticut…read morein 1959. It was founded by Bill (whose last name seems to have been lost to history). The location originally opened as a Carvel ice cream shoppe in 1957, before being rebranded as "Bill's Carousel" two years later. Since 2008, the establishment has been owned by E.J. Akdeniz, who purchased it from Bill's widow. Akdeniz has no idea what the "carousel" in the ice cream parlor's name refers to, but after talking ownership he put a vintage carousel horse on display next to the order window. He acquired the horse in New Jersey after an old carousel had been dismantled. The biggest seller at Bill's is their soft serve ice cream (24 flavors to be exact), but the menu also features hard ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes & floats, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, slushies, smoothies, flurries, ice cream cakes, and even hot foods like hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. My family and I recently stopped for ice cream at Bill's Carousel while we were passing through New Haven's Westville neighborhood. My wife lived in an apartment in Westville when we first began dating. We used to make walks down to Bill's often to enjoy their delicious ice cream. Bill's was a seasonal ice cream parlor for several years, but it is now open year-round. On this particular visit, we parked in the lot and ordered from the order window. We all ended up getting cups of hard ice cream. I had "Pumpkin", my wife had "Peach", my older son had "Cotton Candy", and my younger son had "Vanilla". Regardless of what type of frozen treat (or even hot treat) that you order at Bill's, you won't be disappointed.

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    Very nice gelato. We got a vanilla and the espresso flavors. I added dark chocolate chunk = dark…read morechocolate chips. I spent about $16 for a small and a large.

    As a flight attendant on a private jet, I was arranging catering from Gioia for five passengers at…read morethe request of the lead passenger. I went in personally and spoke with Alex, the floor manager, who was professional and assured me the order would be ready for pickup at 2:30pm the following day. He even took my credit card information to secure the order. In the morning i happened to check my email. I read an email from Alex informing me Gioia would not be able to accommodate my request. After reading the email I did discover Alex left a voicemail at 11pm. In a time-sensitive industry like private aviation, last-minute cancellations create significant unnecessary stress and inconvenience. A follow-up text message after the voicemail would have been appropriate given the urgency and the prior commitment. I appreciate the attempt to notify me. However, once a commitment is made--especially after payment information is taken--it's critical to honor it or exhaust every reasonable effort to do so. I had even offered to compensate the kitchen staff additionally to offset any inconvenience. With a background in culinary arts and restaurant management, I was taught that it's always better to under-promise and over-deliver rather than the reverse. In hospitality, reliability is everything, and word of mouth can either strengthen or damage a business's reputation.

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    We came here after a long study day and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We passed these 2…read morecrepes around like our lives depended on it. It was delicious, we started with the short rib crepe, having low expectations. It went above and beyond. It was so flavorful and pretty filling. The dubai chocolate strawberry crepe had the perfect crunch and sweetness. I would recommend the bigger size, it was perfect to share. There's a few seated tables, the ambiance isn't too fancy, but does the job. Definitely coming back to treat ourselves another time!

    Oh what a delicious dessert to end a birthday with! Totally satisfying!…read more We were initially looking for ice cream places but most were closed at 9pm, then we found this place.The ordering was quick but it took half an hour to prepare. Good break to take a short stroll outside while waiting. The store was full with many people waiting, mostly students. One Crêpe can be shared by two medium built people after dinner because it's very filling. The chocolate nut party was a party in my mouth- gelato was good, mouse truffles were great, nuts were sufficient and the Crêpe itself very fresh. The syrup on the gelato was avoidable. Pocky sticks are fun too. Definitely going to be back here to try the savory versions, and I wish they open a store near Hartford.

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