Buck's provides a perfect example of what happens when great value, exceptional service, family friendly atmosphere, and a superior product all combine to grant patrons exactly what they're looking for. An evening at Buck's is a kid's dream. While waiting in line for their favorite treat (more on that soon) they are free to wander and check out the farm animals on site (chicken, goats, etc) as well as run around and play, as there is ample room to do so. Speaking of lines, you can certainly expect them....but don't be scared off and turn around. The long lines speak to Buck's greatness. However, they move quickly as the staff is masterful at helping customers, processing orders, and keeping things moving along. After making your order be sure to peek behind the window to take a look at the crew as they concoct the most amazing looking (and tasting) creations you can imagine. Definitely check out the menu as the offerings are numerous and far too many to name here, but in short you can get anything from your normal cones, ice cream sandwiches, and banana splits, to their famous 'nor easter' which blends ice cream and mix-ins of your choosing. There is also a stocked freezer with products to bring home for later. Prices are more than reasonable, and you receive a ton of value for what you pay. Picnic tables are available for you to sit and enjoy your ice cream as you watch the sunset and maybe feed the goats, or maybe take a cue from the many others you'll see sitting on their tailgates or relaxing in their cars. Bucks's is a must go...a great summer destination! read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Freshly stocked freezer - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

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Love the feel of the place. Farm setting with picnic tables, and tons of ice cream concoctions to choose from. Nor'easter anyway is what you should end up getting, can't go wrong with whatever you choose. read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Happy Camper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

I never knew what perfect meant until I had bucks soft serve ice cream. We took the trip out to the location, which I was NOT hopeful when I saw. It looks a bit run down and discombobulated, and the line was insanely wrong but little did I know; none of that would matter. When I got my bugs bunny nor'easter and took my first bite; the ambiance didn't matter. The line didn't matter. I have never had such smooth and creamy ice cream in my life. It was tasty, and the flavor combo they had offered as a special "slaps" as the kids say. It was vanilla ice cream with pieces of carrot cake and cream cheese icing mixed in. I will take the ridiculous drive to go back any day. read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

If you love soft serve ice cream, you are going to love Buck's in Woodstock Valley CT. The lines are usually long, but the friendly staff moves it along quickly. The ambiance is simple, , you're eating ice cream a small family goat farm. The topping are the best. Bring cash! Bathroom is a Porta John! read more

Ice cream is the best soft serve ever. The service is alway quick no matter how long the line is. Great place to sit outside and check out the goats and chickens while you eat your icecream. The Nor-ester's are my fav. read more

Phenomenal soft serve ice cream! The best tasting and best selection of soft serve. Friendly service and nice quiet out of the way location. read more

We love picking a place and taking back roads to get there. This was an hour off the highway drive from Coventry. It was Soooooooo worth the trip. The best soft serve ever. We had Noreasters. The menu is massive and flavor combinations endless. Animals on site and you can feed them. There are machines that take quarters for the feed. Lots of parking and plenty of picnic tables to sit at. We cant wait to take the trek in the summer time. read more

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I love the icecream there and all the specialty flavors. Enjoy watching the goats . Can't wait to go there again with the family!

Yum yum Best soft serve ever!! So many options it boggles the mind!! Awesome Sundaes too A bit of a ride from home but well worth it read more

Best soft serve anywhere! Great service, amazing choices so many different varieties. Reasonably priced for the generous serving size.

Best ice cream I ever had. So much to pick from. People working there are so nice. Go with the family feed the animals read more

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Sooo...Did not expect something awesome in the middle of nowhere...Kudos to you Buck's! This place is tucked away off a 2-lane highway in the middle of a forest. The road leading up to the place is a single-lane road with no markings. Though they have signs showing how to get to them, they are small, have their name and a single picture of an ice cream cone. Make no mistake though, the locals all know this place to be a mecca for good ice cream. So as soon as the weather took a turn to the balmy, my girlfriend and I made the trek to this small nestled nook to get a nice little sweet treat. I did like their choices for the locale. It's effectively some guys larger house that has a small trailer where the ice cream is prepped and ordered from. They have a small petting zoo of animals. Bunnies and chickens are on the outskirts of the line so curious kids can see the farm animals while their parents go over the gigantic menu. Their ice cream flavors are simple, they do soft serve only and they do vanilla, chocolate, or twist. The toppings are what make it memorable, and they have Tons of options. Syrups, cookie bits, fruit, candies, they have an immense selection and loads of ways to load up your ice cream. With so many options, it's tough to come up with an answer with what you want right away. So they provided a list of common mixes and what they contained, also a flavor profile list to help even narrow it down even further. Really cool for them to do so, made choosing a lot easier. I did the "cookie monster" Nor'easter. Kind of like a blizzard, without the copyright issues. Ice cream with mixed cookies and candies, up to 3. Mine came with oreo's, cookie dough bits, and brownie bits. Also did a peanut butter drizzle, because the diet was already ruined so I might as well live it up. The ice cream is sweet but not overly sweet, not icy nor dense. It's very solid soft serve ice cream. The mix-ins were soft and flavorful, also very plentiful. There was lots of bits in the single serving I got, pretty much each bite had at least some bit of oreo or brownie or cookie in it. The price is awesome as well. 3 bucks for a small is an amazing deal, and the portion size is just right for a treat. They have larger sizes for those with a bigger sweet tooth, but for me a small is about right. Overall, an amazing little local locale with its own charm and very tasty ice cream treats. If you ever manage to find yourself in this area, or if you want to make the trek out to see this neck of the woods, please feel free to go out of the way to give them a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Excellent house made soft serve ice cream. It has a very high butterfat content and is just the creamiest texture. The chocolate and vanilla are real and well balanced flavors. No sicky artificial tones or barely there disappointing flavor. Others with me have had the non dairy options and the complicated Nor'easter Sunday cups and those also got good reviews. I like my twist with chocolate dip coating. Service is fast and courteous even when it is super busy. Don't let a line scare you off. read more

We stopped here during a camping trip because my brother and sister-in-law rave about their icecream. The line was a lot longer than I expected, but it was helpful that there was a menu in the back so we could be prepared to order and keep things moving smoothly. And the line definitely moved smoothly. We placed our order at the first window and were served fairly quickly at the second window. As promised, everything we ordered was delicious. They even had my son's favorite pistachio Icecream. The farm animals were a nice touch to keep the kids busy and there were plenty of picnic tables and garbage cans. read more

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This place reminds me of a Beetles song. Long and winding road That leads to Bucks soft serves door An old friend lead me here Not so long ago. And when I devoured my ice cream, It left me wanting more. Lol there you have it. This is where the locals come to enjoy delicious ice cream, floats, slushies.Plug in your GPS and enjoy the rustic drive to this rustic ice cream shop and enjoy. I did. I LIKED IT A-LOT! Anyway God bless all my fellow foodies Always read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Hi buddy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

A soft serve ice cream stand in a rural area of Connecticut. Off the beaten track, but worth the drive. The small sundae was way to much to eat at one sitting. Really a fun place to enjoy your favorite ice cream. read more

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The ice cream was very good they have lots of options. The employees were very nice. I would definitely recommend them if you are looking for a new place to enjoy ice cream. read more

I've been to this area many times but never to Bucks nor knew this place existed until today. It's a cute little building next to their home and farm in a rural residential area. When I first pulled in I couldn't believe how long the line was or how busy the parking area was! It's kind of funny to see such a hopping, popular, busy ice cream place in the middle of a quiet, scenic, beautiful rural area. While waiting though they had adorable goats (each labeled with their name, and there was a feeder so you could feed them), chickens, bunnies, and cows to look at. They did have a grab and go area that would've skipped the line, but I didn't mind waiting. If you don't feel like waiting in line though I highly recommend the grab and go though bc they had LOTS of flavors and sizes of soft serve, fruit bars, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cakes, etc all ready to go without any line or wait. Their menu is extensive--pretty much every combination of soft serve in drink or sundae form you can imagine and sooooo many different soft serve flavors! They have gluten free cones and non-dairy options available too! There is a picnic area for eating, and I could see kids loving the petting zoo area. The portions are huge! I got a bucks/kid size cone of the cotton candy and it's what would be a small elsewhere--delicious, smooth, but tasted mostly like vanilla. I also tried the rasp fudge nor'easter which was chock full of toppings and everything! The explanation of a nor'easter I heard today which captured it well is it that instead of a sundae with all the fun stuff on top, a nor'easter is a layered sundae with the sauces lining the cup, layered throughout, with more of the toppings and sauces in with the ice cream. I got a small and it was a full meal--quite a big size, very good. When I compare Bucks to the soft serve place 20 min away in Ashford, the soft serve smooth deliciousness is probably similar, and while the other place has some food (burgers, hotdogs), Bucks ice cream menu is better as they definitely have more soft serve flavors, toppings, combos, drinks, nondairy and gluten free options. I would definitely return to Bucks as they have a great quality ice cream in a beautiful setting, making it a really fun experience. Really glad a place like Bucks exists out here in Woodstock! read more

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Great soft serve ice cream. Lots of flavors and add ons. My partner picked a cherry chocolate with vanilla ice cream, I got a peach crisp with vanilla ice cream. They had tables to sit at outside, but it was raining so we ate ours in the car. read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Our treats. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

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This is probably the best soft serve I've ever had. You could do their plain old vanilla and it will fully satisfy. I frequently get their vanilla in a cone with toasted coconut hard shell. They also do a 'bucks' size which is only a dollar and perfect for kids. read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Vanilla in a cone with toasted, coconut hard shell. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

Yep, they are still making The Heather for those who have a serious ice cream problem, like my husband!! read more

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Amazing soft serve flavors, toppings, fun surroundings and easy in the budget. This is where we go to celebrate any time we can with the family. The staff is warm, fast, patient with kids. The strawberry rhubarb 'northeaster' is my favorite treat there but it sells out fast! They make it all right on the farm and you can tell. read more

One of my favorite spots in town! I have spent several summers in Eastford and Bucks has quickly become a favorite. The menu is massive, the nor'easters being s particular standout. Portion sizes are great for the price! They have a variety of seasonal options. Consider getting the mug--you get to keep it and order just about anything on the menu for free with your purchase! It's set in a nice farm and service is quick. Definitely a must see! read more

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Finally made it to Bucks. Better use some sort of map software, because it may be hard to find. There is a sign at the beginning of the road they're on but easily missed. Went late Sunday early evening and was surprised to see how busy they were. There was a long line but don't let that discourage you, it moves very fast. They serve soft serve only, but there are many other flavors other than vanilla and chocolate. I had a large, and if you do order large, you can get a choice of two flavors. Nice touch! The prices are very reasonable, and you get an ample serving. If soft serve is your forte, then this is the place for you. read more

True farm stand with delicious ice cream and friendly staff. All outdoor, picnic table seating, animals/chickens to entertain little ones.

Classic American soft serve in every flavor and topping combo you could ever ask for. Fun for date night, to take the kids or just to treat yo self. Love the goats, bunnies and chickens too. Can't go wrong but favorites so far are the twist, the seasonal bing cherry supreme, and vanilla. My husband loves the nor'easters. The most budget friendly tasty treat with fun for everyone. read more

Delicious ice cream with lots of flavors. Nice property with bench seating and some animals read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Large cookie doe. Vanill, caramel, cookie doe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

So many options, wonderful staff, and fun outdoor setting especially if you're bringing your kids. Highly recommend! read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Buck's PB Trio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

We absolutely LOVE Buck's. They did a phenomenal job pivoting during Covid, making sure everyone could enjoy their amazing ice cream by setting up the drive thru. Their portions are generous and their prices are beyond reasonable! We visit frequently! Definitely recommend!! read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

I am always exceedingly impressed with Buck's! Everything about it is such a wonderfully unique experience. Truly, buried in the tree shadows of rural northeastern CT, is a small lot among residential side roads, with an always-adapting outdoor space. They take cash, card, variety of options. But the real thing that's impressive about Buck's is the fact that they somehow have an unreal amount of options and as clean Soft Serve as possible in a huge volume of flavors. And each one is absolutely great! If you are in Woodstock, around Woodstock, or need a scenic drive, I cannot explain enough how much you NEED to check Buck's Soft Serve out! read more

Best soft serve around! So many selections for things to add. It's hard to explain why this ice cream is so good, it's the creamiest and most delicious I've ever tried. You would never expect it in the woods of Eastford but it's worth a trip from anywhere! Prices are very fair as well! Animals on sight are an added bonus. Just go next time you get the chance, I promise you won't regret it! read more

The hype is real. This place has the best ice cream and I never get soft serve. Went here on a whim, tucked into the sticks of CT literally someone's home/farm. We pulled into a lot with a sea of cars each individually directed to a lane by multiple flagers. Once you pull in, your locked in cause the cars just keep on coming. There is a goat pen for display as you wait in line with menu boards at so many points. Highly recommend looking on Facebook and looking under "notes" to find the menu. They only do Vanilla, Chocolate and swirl on weekends to get the line moving faster. During the week is when the endless list of flavors are available. However the endless toppings are always available. I got the Nor'easter - layers of ice cream and topping all piled up into one cup. It was delicious. This place kills its. read more

Buck's Soft Serve - Swirl soft serve, strawberry, banana, walnut, and hot fudge topping. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Woodstock, Connecticut

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A true hidden gem! Off a smaller road in Woodstock, it doesn't seem like much at first sight. However, this is one of the best ice cream places in the area and definitely a summer hotspot! Their selection of ice cream is large and the prices are extremely cheap for large quantities. They're ice creams are unique and they have sooo many options. They also have chickens and goats that you can feed for a $1. This is a very unique place and is a perfect spot for a summer evening and perfect for kids! I highly recommend you check it out at least once! read more

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Best ice cream you will ever very have. So good they can do basically any flavor in soft serve! Would totally recommend!

We love Buck's! Creative ice cream choices that are affordable. My kids love visiting the animals.

Ice cream was great and people are nice. There were goats and chickens so very good if you like a rural setting.

I have been a die hard since day one. The best. My favorite is the noreeaster. I guess it gets its name because when you see it you go "wow" and when you finish you go "wow". It's good there are not beds around because when your done all you want to do is smile and take a nap. read more

Definitively a must do summer activity for the whole family. You won't be disappointed. Be prepared for a long wait.

Buck's is great. Inexpensive, delicious, and the location is beautiful. Perfect little new england farm with goats and chickens. Can't wait for next season! read more

A great addition to West Woodstock. Buck's has some of the best soft serve we've ever had. The Nor'easter is their take on a DQ blizzard and doesn't disappoint. read more