What happened? We…read morecame to Milkcraft a few years ago. It was vibrant and lively inside, with lots of people trying an assortment of cool and unique flavors. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was great. We came again today after a nice local lunch, looking for a small sweet treat to end the day. The inside was dirty. The ice cream freezer had years of ice and grime built up on the inside. It was half empty and the flavors remaining were fairly mundane. We tried the most interesting looking one - a milk and cereal creation. It tasted like warm vanilla ice cream with hints of crushed up salty, stale cracker. There are lot of other places in town that offer fun desserts, so we'll go other places next time.

Since they removed their liquid nitrogen mixers, they have really gone down hill…read more The inside just looks dirty and not attractive any more. It's as slow as it was waiting for the liquid nitrogen. The staff seemed more interested in chatting with their friends than taking care of orders. The mexican churro ice cream had a nearly toxic level of cinnamon. It went from a "try once" recommendation to a "would recommend against"

Growing up in a place like Connecticut kind of spoiled me when it comes to going to a nice diner,…read moreso when I was back in the nutmeg state a few weeks back I made it a point to hit some up for nostalgia sake. My wife and I were visiting a bookstore nearby when we saw the large sign for AC Petersen Farms and became intrigued. This place is pretty large from the outside and the old school signing definitely pulled both of us in. The inside resembles what I vaguely remember of 80's and early 90's diners and it was a very comforting feeling. The menu has a great selection of breakfast and lunch (I don't recall seeing or looking for dinner, but maybe) and it had lots to choose from. I'll be honest, I mainly wanted to just get ice cream but I figured I would be an adult and order an actual meal so I skipped the ice cream and order the tuna melt with french fries on the side. The friendly waitress we had brought us our food relatively quickly and I was very pleased with what I was served. It was a pretty standard diner tuna melt and that's exactly what I wanted. The sandwich tasted really good and the french fries and ketchup I enjoyed on the side did the job. Overall, AC Petersen Farms isn't a complex restaurant because it doesn't need to be. This diner has good food, a comfortable atmosphere, and a friendly staff proudly representing what a Connecticut diner is all about.

We went for the ice cream and it was pretty good but dang was it expensive- $10 per milkshake!…read moreService was quick. We did not try the food. They have a nice little patio to sit outside, it it somewhat small inside. Would still go back to try other flavors or a sundae but if you're looking for a cheaper sweet treat may try elsewhere.

We were having dinner in the area so why not stop by for dessert right?…read more Well it was a warm evening and there were a lot of kids outside, the line was as long and we didn't mind until we got inside. We were sad to see the poor girl pretty much running the place by herself and it seemed she was very unhappy ( I dont blame her). We only got ice cream for my daughter because ai didn't want to wait anymore . The place was nice but I think it needs more color.

I really enjoyed my visit to Salem Valley Scoop Shop. The shop itself is fairly standard/plain…read moredecor wise, but a bit larger than the average one and comfortable. It was empty at 2 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, but someone was ready to help me right away. I needed a minute to decide from their impressive selection of creative flavors, ultimately passing on things like coffee cookie dough & tagalong. The most notable part for me is that they offer a frozen flight for only $7 that is 4 small scoops, a perfect way to try a few different flavors without having to fill up. I hate when you have to spend more to buy extra ice cream you don't want just to get a second or third flavor. I chose the key lime pie, cow tracks, pb & j, and Dubai. The latter was an easy favorite. I appreciated the inclusion of the katafi. I liked all 4, I would just say pb & j was an easy last place. It didn't have as strong a flavor as the others. I wasn't personally as wowed as many foodie friends are, but I did really enjoyed my ice cream. It wasn't overly heavy either, which was great. So I do look forward to going back and trying more!

Ben & Jerry's free cone day! They absolutely crushed it, line moved fast, staff kept everything…read moreorganized and upbeat, the vibe was energetic the whole time. The team outside with flavor lists were super helpful and made ordering easy once inside. Always good ice cream, and even better knowing it's for a good cause.

Only ever had the small individual Ben and Jerry's ice creams at our local Stater Bros, mainly…read moreAmericone Dream and Cherry Garcia, so when we saw this store we had to stop by (of course). We got a chocolate dipped waffle cone with Coffee buzz buzz something (it was a long name). Super yummy and energizing (lots of caffeine for 6:30 p.m.) The lone staff there was friendly and doing a good job.

Blue Chip Creamery ice Cream Truck Voted CT's best ice…read morecream truck and let me tell you they have the best quality ice cream. I was working at one of the htfd events and their truck was there. They also have the best employees that work for them and serve the best tasting ice cream sandwiches. I've had pretty much all of them but this time I had to try the Thiq Mint hand scooped chillwich which was mint chip * mini chip in between 2 chocolate chunk cookies. They are a bit pricey but you do get an unbelievable size ice cream sandwich loaded with ice cream.

I heard about this company and thought it was only a food truck; I was pleasantly surprised to find…read more a stand located in the science museum.This location we visited was inside the museum at the entrance located in the Mortenson Riverwalk Plaza. There is no fee to enter. The owners renovated a 1976 ice cream truck and brings it to events like weddings, corporate events, Anniversaries, etc. They have a fleet of vehicles that serves ice cream; some of these can be rented for events too, for example, a party trailer. They offer cups, cones, and ice cream sandwiches called Chillwiches. I had the Cookie Monstah Chillwich; this was huge! Vanilla ice cream with cookie dough, chocolate drizzle, in between two large chocolate chunk cookies. It was amazing and I couldn't finish it because it was so large. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. Overall, a very delicious ice cream and I highly recommend.

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!

Great choices of ice cream, shakes, sundaes. Awesome customer service by both Steph and Charlotte,…read morevery friendly and took the time and consideration to one of our friends that needed sugar free. We will be back, thank you

Great local spot in Wethersfield. The staff was friendly and efficient. Service was quick without…read morefeeling rushed. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a sweet treat.

I've been told to try this place for awhile and finally went. Staff were super friendly, but…read moreotherwise I found this place pretty basic. There was a good variety of flavors but they were pretty ordinary. Although it was warm outside, the ice cream served to my friends and I was already partially melted when served, which indicates to me the freezers are not handling the doors opening often very well. Ice cream should be served still hard, without any liquid already pooling at the bottom. The ice cream itself was good but nothing extraordinary. Portion sizes were normal , though pricey compared to other local areas that offer heaping portions for similar prices. $8 for a small scoop in a bowl with 2 toppings is a bit steep in my opinion. They are also cash (or Venmo) only. Parking was easy on the street. There were seating options both inside in the AC and outside , it is a nice area along the main strip of Wethersfield. Good if you're in the area but probably not something I would drive out of the way for.

After some fellow Yelpers suggested Capital Ice Cream, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out…read morebefore we headed home from Hartford, and it successfully lived up to the hype. The shop has such a fun, vibrant vibe. Between the colorful graffiti artwork, décor, and playful atmosphere, the atmosphere instantly puts you in a good mood. We tried their award-winning Gram Jam, and I completely understand why it's one of their signature flavors. It was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. I also tried a plain vanilla ice cream topped with Lucky Charms. There were lots of toppings to choose, from crushed Oreos, cookie dough, brownie bites, Reese's Pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream, fresh fruit, and cherries...making it fun to customize whatever you're craving. The staff were friendly and the shop was clean. Between the creative flavors, quality ice cream, and unique atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend too.

At the recommendation of my CM when we leaving a Yelp Event, I decided to walk over to Capital Ice…read moreCream from the Peruvian Bar on Main Street. Yeah... you read that right. Just a 0.6-mile walk, nbd, right? :D But on the way there I did get to see where the State Capitol was since I walked right by it. Yeah, there's a reason it's called "Capitol Street". I also didn't realize I would be walking into Frog Hollow, so that was cool, I guess. But the visit was worth the walk. The intent of coming here was so that my liver could oxidize the drinks I had earlier. Additionally, the ice cream did make me thankful the walk was longer than I had intended it to be even though I don't really know Hartford pretty much at all. I did have a sneaking suspicion I had had this before, so I looked back at my old reviews. Lo and behold, I DID have Capital Ice Cream before at the Hartford Taste Festival when I went last year and tried their Hartford Dough Down. In fact, it was one of the places I had remarked I most wanted to give an in-earnest visit to when I talked about it in that review. Because of this, I have now gone to a place in-person after first visiting their stand at a festival (I still need to do that for Sandra's Next Generation one fine day since I had their festival food the day before the historic flood of 2024). This time around I got to see a little of what the interior of the place looked like. You can find some interesting fact about Connecticut while you're there. I didn't get to take too many photos of that, but I at least got to snap myself some lore about Hartford. Apparently it's one of this nation's oldest cities, being founded in 1635. Cool stuff! I'd love to come back even if only for the lovely history. They have an outdoor area you can have your ice cream in, and an area where you can go downstairs to eat I believe. It's a bit cramped when trying to order, so something to keep in mind. Thankfully the service is great, quick and efficient. This time I nabbed myself a large key lime pie milkshake, and I HAD to go with The Force! I may not come from a galaxy far, far away, but I needed some Force goddammit! Originally I was going order the Charter Oak until I'd realized there was key lime pie ice cream and I couldn't say no to key lime pie. The Force is a chocolate ice cream with Oreo's mixed in and whipped cream on top as well as confectionery sugar. Overall, it's a definitely a great stop for ice cream lovers who want to do a CT Ice Cream Tour. I'll even go so far as to say it is a great ice cream to have when walking by the State Capitol. While I am more partial to having ice cream at harbors and sea shores (think having the ice cream on a dock while my feet dangle over the water), ice cream by a major government building is still a very beautiful thought. Of the two things I had, I would definitely say I preferred the milkshake over the sundae. I think on summer days key lime pie ice cream is more refreshing overall. But both things were very good. For hot days, this is an outstanding choice! If you're someone who loves to learn some new history, definitely come here. If you like having ice cream walking by a state capitol, this is definitely the place for you. This might not be my number-one place to have ice cream, but I definitely think this was a tasty treat that I'd be more than happy to visit again in Hartford.