We stopped into Divine Treasures the other day after finding it on FindMeGF. The staff was so…read morefriendly when we walked in, and asked what allergens to be aware of, and gave us a tour of the store showing what I could and couldn't eat. We ended up getting a gluten and dairy free ice cream sandwich, some chocolates, and a small peanut butter pie. The ice cream sandwich was AMAZING. 10/10. I liked some of the chocolates better than others- definitely the fluffernutter one was delicious. We haven't tried the pie yet, but I'm definitely excited. This is definitely a great place for gluten and dairy free sweet treats!

What a quaint wonderful chocolate shop!!! We walked in never having been there and the worker gave…read moreus a tour of every offering they had! We got a Chocolate ice cream sandwich cookie which was spectacular and when you bit into it you didn't freeze your teeth but it was solid and frozen through. The PB cup was a little different and weird with the caramel topping BUT the Duo PB cup had a chocolate ganache and amazing peanut butter flavor and was amazing!!! We also got a Lavender chocolate where the flavor was a bit strong for my tastes.

Going to Shady Glen is a bit like stepping back in time. It's that 'old timey' ice cream parlor,…read morefrom the decor to the servers (outfits), to the food. Nostalgia. Memories. A stop on the way back to UCONN when I was a student there. The "go to" place after our kids' school events. Shortly after we moved to Manchester, over 38 years ago, the restaurant was closed for renovations. We were looking forward to seeing the revamped restaurant. Well, we were even more surprised when we stepped in the door - nothing had changed! Cleaner, perhaps new Naugahyde on the seats, but that mural on the wall was the same - those elves were timeless. When you sit down, you get a small paper cup of water. The menus are on the the wall - soups, sandwiches & ice cream. I'd always heard they had a patent on the way their cheeseburgers were made - a burger topped with crispy cheese. A must have. Prior to Covid, the condiments tray had ketchup, mustard & chopped onions. Now, there are packets of the condiments. No onions though. We shared an order of fries - crispy & good. I was too full to have ice cream after our meal, so we brought a half gallon (yes - a real half gallon) of our favorite flavor home - chocolate almond joy. Yum! Note - you need cash. No cards. There is an ATM in the restaurant.

Every once in a while, I don't connect with a place that many people love. Shady Glen was one of…read morethose spots. But I'm always open to the idea that maybe I didn't get it right, and I eventually return. I recently visited the original Shady Glen, and I'm now a fan. This was my first visit to the original location, and perhaps that makes a difference. My other two or so visits were to the now closed other Manchester location. The atmosphere is a 50's style ice cream restaurant that also serves food. There are some tables. Some counter seats. Workers in old timey outfits. Definitely an old school vibe that they pull off. Service was friendly. I visited with two goals. Try a hot dog. And eat an Original Bernice Winged Cheeseburger. Probably the most famous burger in CT. SG uses CT's Grote & Weigel hot dogs. They split and grill them. They served mine sort of sandwich style on a long bun with a toothpick in the middle. Definitely an original presentation. They have no specialty dogs beyond the crispy cheese they also serve on the burgers. They do give you quality packets of relish, mustard and ketchup and a small container of chopped onions. I added all these ingredients. And it was a tasty dog. The Original Bernice Winged Cheeseburger arrived, looking like a monarch, sitting on a throne of crinkle cut French Fries. The crispy cheese design, with all those angles extending from the bun, is an engineering marvel. There is melty cheese too. The burger looked about like a quarter pound. Tasted good. I added lettuce and tomato. Both fresh. A one of a kind burger that has thrilled people for Decades. The fries were fine. The Cole Slaw, however, was top tier. There was more than just thin chopped cabbage. Kale maybe. Some other stuff. The dressing was tasty, and the slaw wasn't overly dressed. Shady Glen is a CT classic. Indeed, an American Classic according to James Beard. Who can argue with that? 4.25 Stars

Coming in the place is really cute, only thing is I wish the staff would give you instruction since…read moreit's the first time being there for some people, but I figured it out anyway, you grab a cup and just fill it with whatever you want and the price is by the weight. They were still nice, offered other toppings in the end like whipped cream or syrups. They had lots of flavors of frozen yogurt to choose from (and apparently some more coming soon), a lot of toppings too! From cheese cake cubes to brownies & sour candy they pretty much had a lot of options. I'm simple so I just wanted vanilla with cookie crumbs, cheesecake cubes cause it seemed interesting, brownies, & cookie dough bites. My kids of course wanted more colorful choices and flavors. There's a lot of spots to sit in, lounging around or just sitting on a table & chairs, there's some outdoor seating as well. Place was very very clean which is a plus! I enjoyed it all and the price wasn't bad at all! Will love coming here often with my family.

Great flavors and always a good variety, service has always been good too. Overall a really…read moreenjoyable place and a great snack.

Excellent ice cream and gelato. Highly recommend this place for the best in deserts! The…read moreOrfitelli's have been around for decades and have perfected their craft.

Boy am I glad I used my GPS to get there! Down a super narrow, quasi residential/industrial…read morecul-de-sac in Manchester. Pulled up expecting a walk-up window for scoops. This place is a factory with a small space with freezers for retail sales of a variety of packaged ice cream sandwiches, cakes, pies, half gallon & probably larger volume by special order. Despite my mild disappointment, I traveled here for ice cream, so a purchase was in order. A single Spookwich (for the car) and a six pack of Nut Wheels (for home) were purchased from a attending factory worker appropriately coated with ice cream on his tyvek jump suite. $8.50 - not bad. From the sale area, you get a pretty good glimpse of the factory. The ice cream, tasty and pretty basic - easier to eat than find.

My son enjoyed his cone from the creamery after a busy day of mini golf and digging on the bobcat…read more It's so convenient to have this on site. It's very cute and clean with a bunch of tables with umbrellas. Lots of flavors to choose from too!

Great spot for a cool treat. Many flavors of ice cream and italian ices. They also offer…read moreinteresting combinations of both (we got the 4th of July themed ice cream and ice). Plenty of parking, nice outdoor seating options with umbrellas. It's next to a dinosaur themed mini golf place (was not yet opened when we stopped). Very conveniently located to I-84 - for us it was definitely worth the stop driving back from Massachusetts.

Made a few stops for blizzards while the deal for BOGO .99 cents was running for the whole month of…read moreAugust. Such a great deal as you're able to purchase 1 offer every day in your Dairy Queen app. Also when you're using this wonderful deal it's also adding rewards to your app. Dairy Queen also had really good chicken nuggets that my kids always are getting for lunch as the offer is 3 chicken tender/fries and comes with a small sundae for $7 before 3:00 pm. Best deal in town and south windsor is $8. The service is quick and they whip up the blizzards quick and serve with a smile. No more tipping it over for the promise.

We love the soft serve Cones and cups. Usually very quick…read moreservice. We go a few times a month. We skip dessert when we go out to restaurants and drive to DQ for "desert"

This ice cream truck recently stopped in my appartment. I had a peanut butter cup cookie ice cream…read moresandwich. It was good. I think that was their popular flavor. There was only one left when I went.

Tried an Ice Cream Sandwich (Chocolate Cookies w/ Mint Choc ice cream) - HANDS DOWN BEST ICE CREAM…read moreSANDWICH I'VE EVER HAD! The cookie was killer - almost had a fudge consistency w/ big chocolate chunks. I'm supposed to be gluten-free but this was worth it to me. SO DELICIOUS, can't wait to see this truck around at festivals etc! I'll recommend it to everybody.

Good but basic soft serve…read more Quick review for a quick service. Place is a little out of the way, served from the back of a gas station off the main road. The menu is very simple, and the price is okay. Quality of the soft serve is actually pretty good. The trouble is location. Its identity will always be tied to the gas station and the maintenance of the grounds is good for the lawn but not the building it occupies. So the lawn looks good and the quality of the ice cream was good but the building does give off a vibe. It's good and functional soft serve, but that's all.

Menu is very basic but the staff were great. Ice cream was delicious. We did the ice cream nachos…read morewhich was a great treat and a swirl in a cup with fudge. Basic ice creams, basic flavors but price was right. Place is attached to the gas station with its own dedicated window. Wouldn't go out my way for the ice cream but hey if I'm in the area and wanted a good treat. This would take my money.

After dining at Burton's, we stopped by Ben & Jerry's for some ice cream. This location is really…read morenice, it's right by "The Green", at Evergreen Walk. Even though the grass is artificial, it's a nice space for kids to play. Additionally, there are a few tables with umbrellas. Inside they also have some tables and bar seating options. The menu of available ice cream choices was large, they also have some specialty options, as well as ice cream cakes. This time I decided to go for Dulce De-Lish. This is their version of Dulce De Leche. It's filled with caramel, toffee, and some crunchy pecans. This one was very caramel, but a bit too sweet for me. We enjoyed sitting outside at the start of summer with a tasty ice cream in hand.

Attended the 1st Ben & Jerry's ice cream cakes decorating class which was held at the Evergreen…read morelocation in South Windsor. This class that Linda the Manager instructed was so much fun creating your own ice cream creation. If you haven't ever decorated a cake this is the perfect class. What was the best was it was ice cream. You get to choose 2 flavors out of the 4 they give you to select and they prepare it in advance so the cake is firm for you to decorate it. There are a few steps that you complete to have your master piece to have and take home. The items you decorate w are supplied. It's a lot of fun and they are having another class is on Saturday, February 8th for Valentines. The other locations are also having classes. You can go on Eventbrite. The price is $25 pp. thanks to Ben & Jerry's for having such a cool event to do. You won't be disappointed.

Custom mix in ice cream joint…read more Opening day, and the line is manageable. Decided to try their almondmilk ice cream option, with peanut butter, almonds, and banana. Owner literally mixed my ice cream on the fly on their anti-griddle. Scooped it up and served. Isn't the first time I've seen this. Cold stone is one of the pioneers of this method and their ice cream is serviceable. Location wise it's not too bad but with the options in the area this place may become a little difficult to get to. It's good ice cream though

Opening day!! Staff were very friendly and efficient. Overall very standard ColdStone Location,…read moreclean and small but great outdoor seating area that they share with Starbucks. I think this a great option for mix-in ice cream.