I always return to popular places that I didn't connect with in the same way super fans do…read more Sometimes, I think I got it right. And sometimes, I have to admit I got it wrong. In the case of Tulmeadow Farm and Lacroix's Homemade (I'm posting the same update for both), I have to admit that I had it somewhat wrong. Both Tulmeadow and Lacroix's made @cticecreamtour's Top 15 CT Creameries. My original reviews for both Tulmeadow and Lacroix's were both good btw. I just didn't initially connect with the flavors I tried in the way that I did with my other CT favorites. Since those initial reviews, everything I tried at each has been a banger. At Lacroix's, I've now had Banana ice cream, Peanut Butter Cup ice cream, Biscoff ice cream and a Sundae with coconut caramel ice cream and a S'mores flavor. The sundae with hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, whipped cream and maybe the best cherry I've ever had in a sundae (don't know what they did) was great, but it's harder to pick out the flavors of the ice cream with all the delicious toppings. The ice cream seemed very good though. The Peanut Butter Cup flavor was outstanding. Very rich with big gobs of cups. The banana flavor was amazingly realistic. And the Biscoff was very good too. While Lacroix's is very popular and there is always a steady flow of business, I like that I get access to the friendly owners there too. Lacroix's is 5 Stars and I'm updating my review.

This was our first time here and we told them so. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The store…read morewas easy to access and there is a large free parking lot. The patio tables are out and ready. I had the large sundae and my wife had the small waffle cone. First of all the cone and scoops were anything but small! Be advised you get a lot. My sundae was packed with 3 large scoops, strawberries, sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry. It was amazing. The ice-cream is creamy, not whipped full of air like others. The flavors jump out and grab you. My wife's black raspberry chip was loaded with chocolate. The pistachio ice-cream was loaded with whole pistachio nuts. We traveled farther but we didn't have better.

Arguably the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. Very dense and creamy due to it's high…read morebutterfat content. Per the Hartford Courant, Mortensens uses only natural ingredients. No artificial flavors, colors, high fructose corn syrup....none of that stuff. Family owned since 1915. They make their own ice cream. One location. About 40 flavors of hard ice cream, some of which rotate by season. They also have soft serve, but you go there for the hard stuff. I had two scoops. One each of pure Madagascar vanilla, and banana. Both divine. You could see and taste small chunks of banana. Naturally, I got a brain freeze after about 30 seconds. Am intrigued by "6 flights for $10.20". Next time. 5 smooth, creamy, dense stars!

A childhood staple that has been passed down through generations…read more Quality ice cream Cash only established. They have an ATM inside the ice cream store My favorite is chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirl sundae with peanut butter sauce and house made whipped cream

Came here again with a few friends and we all got Sundaes!…read more The staff were very friendly and let us taste us a bunch of ice cream because we were indecisive and didn't know what we wanted I opted in for a peanut butter swirl ice cream with peanut butter cups and Reese pieces There are about 30 flavors to choose from as well as ice cream, cakes, and ice cream cups for the doggies

If you're looking for good ice cream this is your place. they have a huge variety of different…read moreflavor ice creams and toppings. They even have ice cream for dogs! Staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. Clean establishment.

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That's why my first time here. I very much enjoyed the sandwich. The ambience was cute. There were…read morelittle cows everywhere and a little area in the middle for kids families. I'm looking forward to going back. I'd like to try the ice cream. The staff was very friendly.

I always come here for bubble tea when it's later than usual and everything else is closed. It's an…read moreice cream place, so you know what that means for their boba if you're a big boba person; it's made with powder and is okay to satiate your cravings but obviously doesn't compare to an actual boba place. That being said, they also offer a variety of desserts and I was pleasantly surprised by the cakes. They were all very tasty and not too sweet. Aside from a myriad of dessert and beverage options, they sell everything from clothing to keychains to electronics cases to anime figurines. *The parking is street parking and the bathroom is only available to customers.

So good! I relly love the mix of flavors and how soft the ice cream is. Plus, you can take cute…read morepics, write your signs.

"I'll build a house of gingerbread someday And bring my…read moresugar cookie home to stay" (Stevie Wonder) Beware of cuteness overload when you cross paths with Cookie Ranger because adorableness will engulf you wherever you look. Want an example? Well, look no further than the high level of cuteness Snowman cookie we picked up. He had a marshmallow for a head, chocolate chips for eyes, and M&M for a mouth, and half a mini-Reese's Piece for a hat. Throw that creativity on a peanut butter cookie, add a blanket of snowy white vanilla frosting and you have a delicious and quite creative work of art. We also picked up a crunchy, and chewy Ranger White Chocolate Chip Cookie made from oats, Krispies, coconut, and white chocolate chips, and a conventional chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are large enough (well over four ounces) that we found them easily splitable, and they made a sweet tooth satisfying dessert. They have a very cool product line of cookies - including a cookie-brownie love child and a slew of stuffed "cookie bombs" that pack a gooey layer of yumminess inside the cookie. They have a nice mail order business, but if you visit the store, like we did, you'll find a big selection, a super sweet staff, and plenty of parking. And the icing on the proverbial cookie is this -- they also sell a line of those super-frozen Nitrogen blasted ice creams, shakes, and sundaes. to numb your aching sweet tooths. They'll be closed in January and will reopen in February, so make your Valentines Day cookie purchase plans now.

I came here for the first time and the location is great. Lots of parking and spacious inside…read more Service was nice as well. I ordered the m&m cookie and the stuffed peanut butter cookie, and was very surprised that my bill was $13 for two cookies. The taste was good but not worth the price I paid. I did come here again to try their nitrogen ice cream and it was very good and freshly made.

I was treated to Rita's for a mindful girls' day. I hadn't been here in a while, so I was excited…read moreto try their Pumpkin Magic flavors. I chose the Pumpkin Pie Concrete, and it was delicious and refreshing. The pumpkin flavor was not overwhelming. My only critique is that the custard melts really fast, so by the time you start eating, it feels more like drinking a milkshake than enjoying an ice cream treat. I still rated it five stars because the service was fast, even with a long line and busy traffic, and the staff were very nice!

Good for a quick chill on a hot day. A rainbow of icy sugar packed flavors and a few soft serves,…read moretoo. My favorite ice was, yes passed tense, was their Coffee Ice. The Coffee and Mocha were smooth, not too sweet, and geared to an adult taste bud. The other ice flavors, I really need to push my sweet tooth through the door. I would like to see them open further into the colder weather and make Spring happen earlier by un-locking the doors as soon as possible.