Very rich, soft, creamy icecream, fresh made waffles cones. One of the best icecream in CT. About $10 for 2 scoops. Very long line but worth the wait. Great service, plenty of benches to sit. read more

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Buttonwood Farm Ic Cream has officially become my annual stop after visiting the Wicked Tulip Farm, and it never disappoints. After a day of walking through rows of gorgeous tulips, nothing hits better than a scoop (or two) of their incredibly creamy ice cream. They have a great variety of flavors, but my personal favorite will always be the chocolate rich, smooth, and consistently delicious every single year. The staff is friendly, the vibe is welcoming, and the portions are generous without breaking the bank. It's the perfect way to wrap up a spring tradition. If you're anywhere near the area especially after a tulip‑picking adventure this shop is absolutely worth the stop. read more

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Went on a mini weekend excursion from RI to CT and it was a beautiful ride well worth it! The ice-cream did not disappoint and the best part was it was homemade! I got the lavender strawberry ice cream in a waffle cone. The icecream was creamy and perfectly sweetened. They have a long list of flavors to choose from and plenty of outdoor seating. The area is nice and relaxing with cows adjacent to the building. There is also a sunflower field next door but it wasn't in season yet. There is a long line because the place is so popular but the service is quick. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Best ice cream in the area. We have been coming here in the summers since I was a kid.

There is a Food Bloggers named Cticecreamtour, who told me Buttonwood Farm is one of his top CT spots for ice cream. I tucked away that info, because I live an hour away. However, when I was at Foxwoods with my wife, I realized we were about 15 minutes away. I messaged Cticecreamtour and asked for Recs. He said, anything with chocolate chips, and anything with blueberries. We arrived today, and I was hoping to get an Ice Cream Flight, which Buttonwood does not offer. Instead, I ordered a Banana-less Banana Split that came with 3 scoops, 3 toppings, whipped cream and cherries. For ice cream I chose, Mint Oreo, Peanut Butter Oreo, and Red, White and Blueberry. For my toppings, I chose hot fudge and peanut butter sauce. They do not have candy toppings, but they do have nuts. Cticecreamtour was right. The blueberry ice cream base was amazing. I think it also had a raspberry swirl, marshmallow and chocolate chips. A delicious flavor. Peanut Butter Oreo also was top tier. I liked the Mint Oreo, but it wasn't one of my favorite mint ice creams. The whipped cream was high end. The other toppings were good too. My wife let me try her Chocolate Chip sundae. It has one of the better base vanillas I've had in CT. Great chocolate chips too. A few other tidbits. People who knew what they were doing were getting fresh made waffle cones. I would recommend getting one. They looked good. Also, Buttonwood is known for sunflowers. They were not out yet though. A great farm ice cream experience. 5 Stars read more

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We found this place while driving to/from Mohegan Sun Sky Tower Hotel. We first saw a field of Sunflowers and went to look it up and found out there was a farm that has farm fresh ice cream! We had to give it a try.... Well it is summer time! It is offset from the road on a gravel based ground up on a slight hill. If you drive to fast you could miss one of the best treats known to man/woman. So we parked and there was a line of about 10 people in front of us and behind us. Man you could smell the amazing scent of there homemade waffle cones! You can choose from about 70 plus flavors and it can be in a cup or cone pints and/ quarts that are hand packed! Not to mention they make their waffle cones and whipped cream daily! I chose the butter pecan and my lady chose the black raspberry on a cone! Wow you are talking about a burst of flavor from the ice cream to the cone! Let me explain . Normally when you eat something very sweet you sometimes feel like your teeth have a weird film or just not clean. Not with their farm fresh ice cream! Also, with their homemade waffle cones they actually stay crispy all the way to the bottom! Usually with waffle cones some are too soft or too hard! These are crispy from top to bottom! They have a nice little seating area in a shaded area and seating near the parking area! This place is awesome! You have to try these ice cream! You will not be sorry!! Like I said well it is summer so get yourself some good farm fresh ice cream! You will get decent size scoops that are very good and tasty! read more

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1st time here. Beautiful 70 degree crispy fall Sunday. Have eaten alot of ice cream and this one was one of the best I've had this year. The ice cream was creamy and smooth and full of delicious candy. I ordered one of their Halloween Specials, The "Hocus Pocus" It had Kit Kats, Reese's PB Cups and Reese's Pieces. Delicious. read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Hocus Pocus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

The best ice cream I've had all year came straight from the farm! Buttonwood Farm makes its own ice cream from milk produced by their own cows. I tried the Indian Spice Pudding flavor--wow, it was amazing! Their homemade waffle cones are massive and can hold two scoops for the price of one. It's a charming, family-run spot with lots of seating and beautiful views of the pasture. Truly as authentic as it gets! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ICECREAM and if you like scenic road trip, make this a destination stop! Come and support your local farmer...one scoop at a time! read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

Great spot for ice cream in Connecticut! I really enjoy their cherry vanilla and cotton candy flavors. Standard service, friendly and kind. It's cool that they're able to make so many different flavors in house so it's very "fresh" ice cream. read more

The grounds are beautiful here and my son was able to see a few cows as well. There were long lines for the ice cream so they must be doing something well. Overall, my wife and I were not impressed with the ice cream options: very basic. The line moved quickly and it was a nice stop after Wicked Tulip. We found the ice cream to be less creamy than expected. Also, the waffle cone was clearly not fresh. read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

My mother and I came to Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream after Sunflower picking at Buttonwood Farm. When we arrived, the line was long and it was hard to find a parking space. The best tip would be is to have someone find a parking spot while someone else waits in line, and that's exactly what we did. The line was long but we waited about twenty to twenty five minutes so it wasn't a bad wait. Also, while you're waiting in line, there is a QR scan bar that list all the flavors of ice cream. I decided to go with the Peach ice cream made with puréed Peaches and Peach slices. I also went with the Purple Cow which consisted of Black Raspberry ice cream with White Chocolate Chips. I had to go with the Waffle Cone because their waffle cones are freshly made everyday. You could just smell the Waffle Cones getting freshly cooked. One scoop of ice cream was six dollars and two scoops of ice cream was 6.75 so I decided to go with the two scoops. The ice cream was delicious, creamy, and tasted fresh. The Waffle Cone was slightly warm from just being made and I felt like I ate a whole dinner because I was so full. I would definitely wait in line again for another Waffle Cone. read more

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YUM!! I love ice cream and we went here on Saturday afternoon and it did not disappoint. Ice cream is made at the shop and they have so many flavors. I got the coffee Reese & peanut butter Oreo. My husband got coffee mocha & monkey business. It wasn't busy so service was quick and portions were perfect. Would for sure visit again! read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

Have been coming here for YEARS! The BEST ice cream around and worth the drive from wherever you are. The sunflower fields are simply breathtaking and are a must see! Sunsets are stunning read more

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This is by far my favorite creamery. The lines at this location is crazy but they work pretty quick. They usually have 4 to 5 service windows open the serve the crowd. Great flavors and the ice cream is so ruch and creamy. My sister has the nondairy version and she swore it tasted just like it was real ice cream. I just couldn't resist and ordered my banana split.I was only able to eat half and had to get a cover for the rest to take home. This place is not cheap, but you'll figure out why after your first bite or lick! This place is fantastic if you can tolerate the wait. read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

All for supporting local businesses but we found the Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream prices to be highway robbery. Portion sizes were small considering we paid over $5 per cup and over $8 per waffle cone. That being said, we loved the variety of flavors and majestic sunflower views. We were fortunate enough to visit Buttonwood Farm during the sunflowers for wishes event... the sunflower farms were beautiful, staff was helpful, and we loved the cause. I would definitely go out of my way to visit the sunflower farm during the sunflowers for wishes week but would not plan on re-trying the ice cream unless their prices became more affordable for families. read more

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Came here with my dad on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't too busy which was nice. It's a nice space with the cows nearby you can look at while you enjoy your ice cream. We both got a scoop of the Easter Sundae ice cream which was vanilla ice cream with KitKats, brownie chunks, Oreos, crushed Reeses and a caramel swirl. We also topped this with their homemade whipped cream and wow it was all so delicious!! I could order a bowl of that whipped cream on its own, seriously. They have so many flavors to choose from and even some non-dairy options. A great ice cream place to come to with friends or the whole family! read more

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I've been going here for a few years now and I have to say that they do have the best Ice Cream in this region of southern New England. I co-owned an Ice Cream shop back in the early eighties, so I learned a lot about what makes a rich, creamy batch of Ice Cream. It's the Butterfat content. Anything at or above 16% is a topnotch Ice Cream. Just from a few tastes, I figured that theirs was at this level. To give you some perspective, Friendly's, back in the day was at 11%. Very few shops will offer Ice Cream at this level because the higher the Butterfat content, the more expensive it is to make. And that is why the prices here may seem high, but you are getting quality for what you are paying. If you go during peak periods, this stand can get quite busy, but they seem to know when their busy times are and they have enough staff on to keep the lines moving at a quicker than normal pace, compared to other shops. I definitely recommend coming here in July when the Sunflowers are in bloom in the adjacent farm fields. The view of these fields makes for a relaxing escape from the hustle & bustle of city life. If you do come in July, get the Sunflower Ice Cream, which they only make when the flowers are in bloom. I make multiple visits during this time becuase it is such a delicious flavor. And one more thing, if you like Coffee Ice Cream, then this is your place. The best I have ever eaten! read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Coffee Reese's. Had I known the Coffee part was going to be this good, I would have ordered just plain Coffee. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

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I must say how disappointed We were today at Hanks. I always loved their clam cakes but today they were overcooked and hard prickly shell on it. Also my husband purchased the scallop dinner today. He said the scallops did not have a taste at all and overcooked and very dry. Also 18.00 for scallops i can get taste at the ocean front. Sadley we will not go here anymore. So sad it was a great place. read more

Holy Heck, guys!!! When we pulled up to this place, I was amazed by the line... like doesn't anywhere else in CT (RI?? I'm not even sure which state this is in ) serve ice cream??? But, we drove 30 minutes to get there, so I wasn't about to say never mind! We waited in line, and I'll be honest, it wasn't like crazy fast, but it wasn't a line for a Universal Studios ride without a fast pass either. Besides, I enjoyed my company while waiting, and everyone else there was ridiculously patient as well. The service, once we hit the window, was friendly and efficient! The ice cream and waffle cones were delicious ( though I'm not sure what Yeti, Elephant trunk, or Purple Cow flavors were meant to be ). And, I believe the prices though crazy, are reasonable for this day and age. read more

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First let me say that the ice cream is delicious. But has anyone else noticed that the scoops are smaller this year and the amount of toppings on their sundaes are very meager ? This is our 4th visit in 2025 and this has been the case on all visits. I can no longer justifying a 40 minute one way drive and paying top dollar. Very disappointing. read more

This mom and pops dairy farm has been here since 1988. When I visit my sister I come here at least three times. That says a lot for someone that doesn't eat Ice cream. They hand make their own ice cream, waffle cone and whipped cream. With over 50 flavors made in small batches, they have a flavor for everyone. It's the most delicious ice cream I have ever had. I look forward to visiting again in the near future. Everyone that knows me knows my love for sunflowers and they have a Sunflowers for wishes where 100% of the proceeds go to Make- A- Wish foundation of Connecticut. Dedicated to making wishes for children with critical illnesses. Each year over 14 acres of sunflowers are planted. Sunflowers are available for 2$ per flower while supplies last. So far they have been able to donate over one million to Make-A-Wish. If you are in the area make sure to stop by you won't be disappointed. read more

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You get what you pay for and at Buttonwood you're getting very fresh ice cream that is locally made along with some tremendous flavors and you're paying a premium price for it. Cheap ice cream comes with a cheap price and you can find that in the freezer section of your local grocery store. The staff are always kind and they do their best to keep the lines moving, which can get very long in the summer months. They offer sundaes as well as waffle cones and traditional cones and bowls. The atmosphere is fantastic because you're outside, enjoying the beautiful views of their fields and very often watching the cows walk around eating the grass while you enjoy ice cream with your family or friends. read more

Don't be intimidated when you pull up and see a large line. Trust me, their ice cream is worth the wait! This time I opted for the waffle bowl sundae with 2 scoops of ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Choosing your ice cream flavors is not easy because there are so many delicious options. I normally get almond coconut, which is like eating an Almond Joy, but opted for Chocolate Cherry and Chocolate Chip scoops. Both contained generous amounts of cherries and chocolate chunks. So good! I will tell you that this delicious ice cream does not come cheap. My sundae was $11.16. It is definitely worth the splurge once in a while. If you happen to go in the month of July you will be able to see the most gorgeous fields filled with sunflowers. Search "Sunflowers for Wishes" for exact times of the event. read more

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Wow - amazing seasonal flavors full of flavor and spices. So much better than those try-to-be places. read more

Amazing ice cream and the BEST homemade waffle cones! Well worth the 30-minute wait in line. Some of the BEST banana ice cream I have ever had, and banana is one of my all-time favorite! read more

Buttonwood was fantastic with the farm right there - very cool wide selection of fun flavors. Strawberry one of the best I've had and the with fresh banana, walnuts and shards of dark chocolate. Beautiful setting too. read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Pretty, pretty good ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

The Best ice cream big selections,great service and big parking .Recommend this place. read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

The ice cream is incredible with loads of flavors and toppings available. This is an outdoor setting with adequate seating and a covered area for eating. The lines may be long but the service is quick and the ice cream is worth it. read more

Stopped by last weekend with my boyfriend after a hike at Pachaug State Park. The ice cream window is set on a lovely working farm. They had only been open for the season for one week, but by the time we visited at 3PM they were pretty busy! But they moved pretty fast, there were about 5 people in front of us and we only had to wait 15 minutes. The best and most notable part about Buttonwood Ice Cream is the abundance of fresh ingredients they use in almost every ice cream flavor (all home made, by the way!). We ordered 2 waffle cones with 2 scoops each and went with flavors: chocolate cherry (a special), black raspberry, strawberry, and maine blueberry. All were DELICIOUS, and had chunks of real cherries, strawberries, and blueberries mixed in. The flavors were so true to the real thing, nothing artificial or overly sweet. Texture was wonderfully creamy. Waffle cones and whipped cream are also home made! Other things to note: the shop is just a window (no indoor seating), and there is currently nowhere to sit outside. There is a large dirt lot right in front of the shop. We did find the prices to be higher than average ($17 for 2 cones with 2 scoops + waffle cones), but for a special treat, thought the ice cream lived up to the price. Recommend if you're in the area and want to treat yourself! read more

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream - Black raspberry (top) and chocolate cherry on a home made waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Griswold, Connecticut

Farm stand with a ton of different flavors of homemade ice cream. Also have homemade waffle cones and whipped cream as well. I loved their whipped cream, but, surprisingly, I was not a huge fan of their ice cream. I thought that it was fine, but nothing spectacular. The waffle cone was also "fine" The farm itself is pretty small, and there is not a lot to see/walk around 6/10 read more

Ice cream = YUM, the staff were very nice and all seemed quite happy with nice smiles. My daughters took me here for the Sunflower festival that was just breathtakingly GORGEOUS! Although the line for the wagon ride was QUITE long, maybe about an hour the day we were there, I would HIGHLY recommend the wait. A tractor pulls z large hat wagon into the fields, to an area your not allowed to walk through, and your completely surrounded as far as the eyes can see by huge happy sunflowers. They also kindly stop the tractor so your able to take endless photos. If your wanting to buy a handful of cut sunflowers I suggest you buy them early as they go run out. The cool thing is you can purchase and keep your receipt/ticket and pick up before you leave. No bent or droopy flowers to hold. Just a fabulous day out read more

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Best ice cream around. Definitely worth the trip. Waffle cones are amazing. Sunflower festival for Make A Wish is also a great time.

We came to see the sunflowers! And they are an absolute delight! We also queued up for the ice cream. It was very good ice cream and I really loved the sunflower ice cream! read more

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Delicious ice cream, pretty location, fresh-made waffle cones, what more could you ask for? :D A little on the expensive side, but well worth it for how good it is :D read more

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Great 1st experience here ! The icecream line was longer then any I've seen before ,but standing in it wasn't bad at all. The employees are fantastic at getting each person in and out fast . The icecream was delicious I had butter pecan and a scoop of coffee that had peanut butter cups it it already packed nicely in a waffle cone . I have been dreaming of this day when I 1st saw them on Instagram showing off their acres of beautiful Sunflowers. This was the last day for a cause The Make a Wish Foundation. Your money (2.00 each flower cut) goes to this charity. You get a pair of shears and you do pay a fee to enter (2.oo pp) ,but your off on your own adventure after that . Noone telling you which one to get the choice is all yours . We found our way with a small crowd to a big patch across the street which I quickly collected 3 flowers and took back to pay . They give you a plastic bag with water to help its journey home with you . Definitely coming back ! read more

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"In his arms she fell as her hair came down Among the fields of gold" (Fields of Gold - Sting) We saw those fields of gold as we patiently waited on the biggest ice cream line I have ever waited on in my life. Check out the photos.. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cHkKXb-5dLzc54LuSxNU4g&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fEblKQZ2CvuPBocnkPY36w&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ The massive line did move pretty fast, because it fed six ordering counters for you to select your treats. I went with the impossibly irresistibly named Forbidden Silk Chocolate. A small cone runs a hefty $4.69, but it was pretty good in the taste and portion departments. Their website describes it as "Rich chocolate ice cream made with cocoa powder from Holland. Very dark and rich, for chocolate lovers!". But there is a lot more than ice cream at Buttonwood Farm. The star of the show is their fields of golden sunflowers. They plant over 14 acres of sunflowers every year, and in a wonderful charitable act, sell sunflower bouquets to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation. Thirteen seasons of sunflower bouquet sales have resulted in over one million dollars in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. How awesome is that? We wandered through those fields of gold and saw so much beauty and gorgeous colors everywhere. We saw hundreds of people taking photos and selfies in the sunflower fields. They have a kiddie ride in the form of a train that pulls the little guys around the fields in cow shaped cars. It was one of the coolest places I've seen in a real long time. read more

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This place will make you happy even if you are a person that hates happiness. A gorgeous field of sunflowers swarming with visitors and bees. The line for ice cream is huge and it's pricey but delicious. Sunflower ice cream is surprisingly good! Buses were dropping off people. It was packed. But nevertheless, this is a happy place on Earth. I loved it! read more

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I've never thrown away ice cream until today. I don't know if it was too much sugar or if it just tasted weird, but neither the peanut butter Oreo nor the coffee Reese's were good...yet I got 18 scoops of them (i.e. "two" scoops--they are, in fact, MASSIVE). And I am an ice cream lover. Maybe I missed out by not getting the sunflower flavor that everyone else advises? The line was huge, about an hour long, but that didn't bother me. What else are you going to do as you wait for sunset? And the staff was suuuper friendly. Kudos to them for keeping a positive attitude after serving thousands of scoops of ice cream. But the actual sunflower field with the walking paths is NOT where you can catch a good view of the sunset, so after missing the view AND having bad ice cream, the experience was rather disappointing. read more

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Best ice cream , views of cows grazing in pasture , and endless fields of sunflowers in late July / August Worth a trip from out of town . read more

Nothing better than homemade ice cream on a homemade waffle cone! This has been our favorite place for years. Many flavors to please the palette! My go to flavors are forbidden silk chocolate and black raspberry. One of each on a waffle cone is a perfect lunch for me! Lol Great place to bring the family and enjoy the country views of roaming cows, corn fields, and seasonal activities. Recently, the have started to sell their pastured beef and pork! Every year they grow sunflowers and sell them to benefit the make a wish foundation. Picturesque fields for great photos. Later in the season, the cows are let in to enjoy the sunflowers once they've gone by! Well worth the country road drive to Buttonwoods farm! read more