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    Ferris Acres Creamery

    4.6 (458 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Menu (fall 2024)
    Rob M.

    Ice cream is always good. As far as I know, it's three ingredients: cold, cream, and sugar. It's all but impossible to screw up. What's rare though, and honestly impressive, is the elevation of it. How do you make a simple and universally delicious treat notably better? I have no idea. But Ferris Acres Creamery has figured it out. Maybe it's the beautiful autumnal backdrop and picturesque natural surroundings. Maybe it's as simple as the obviously fresh dairy (from the picnic tables, you can see cows grazing the bucolic field nearby). But for whatever reason, it tastes noticeably better here. Plus, it has a stellar selection of different flavors and options and very fair prices. Ferris Acres is worth an extra drive for and then some.

    Dan R.

    "Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way" (Joni Mitchell) I just did three searches on "what is the best ice cream in Connecticut"? Ferris came up on all three, and one of those said it was THE BEST in the state. Not sure I can definitively judge on the merits of that claim, but I can tell you that Ferris makes some of the very best ice cream I've ever tasted. Our ice cream was super creamy, full of flavor, and just plain fantastic. We both went for a small cup ($5.50) with two scoops. Cup #1 had Bada Bing (an almond and chocolate ice cream, with dark chocolate chunks and Bing Cherries) and Raspberry Swirl Chunk (Vanilla ice cream with raspberry swirls and dark chocolate chunks). Cup #2 had Coconut Chocolate Chunk (Coconut ice cream with coconut flakes and dark chocolate chunks) and Elvis Dream (Vanilla ice cream with peanut butter, banana, and dark chocolate chunks). The flavors were intense, the chocolate chips were excellent, the portion sizes were generous, the pricing was OK, and the service was friendly and efficient. We have a new favorite if we're out in that part of the world.

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    Jason P.

    At the beginning of '24, for my Food Blog, I created a Foodie New Years Resolution List of 9 places I wanted to visit, and Ferris Acres was the first place I listed. Ferris was one of the very few highly regarded ice cream spots in CT I hadn't visited. Earlier this year, I finally made it. And I get the buzz. I had actually driven by Ferris before, but it was so insanely busy that I didn't stop. It was also very busy when I visited, but I was armed with some info from Foodie Friend Emma D -- Ferris has a small side takeout window where you can get prepackaged ice cream. While that ultimately saved me from waiting in what I suspect was a 30 minute line for a Sundae, it didn't help with parking. I must have circled for about 10 minutes to find a space. It seems like they probably have space to expand their parking. That might be a good idea given their popularity. One of my Go To Moves when I try a very popular new place is to ask the person who helps me what the most popular choices are. The person who helped me, who was younger, professional and friendly, kind of struggled to come up with recommendations. That line moved so quickly, that I hadn't had much time to explore the flavors. So on the spot, I decided on Red White and Moo (which had a fruit vibe), Toasted Almond, PBC2, and Razz Swirl Chocolate Chunk. If I had just waited a minute, a customer who was a Ferris flavor expert got in line behind me and I suspect her recs would have improved my experience. I transported the ice cream on ice 45 minutes for later eating. The ice cream had great texture. The PBC2, which was peanut butter and chocolate, was my favorite. The Toasted Almond didn't pop for me, but the other flavors were good. Rich flavor in all the ice cream. The huge chocolate chips were awesome. To be honest, none of these flavors are common orders for me, and I suspect I would have connected better with other flavors, but they were well executed. Next time I visit, I'll research the flavors more in advance. 4.5 Stars

    Andrew I.

    Came here on a Friday night to try. They were busy. There is a lot of parking but it fills up. They had employees directing parking and at times closing the lot. A large variety of ice cream and other items such as fresh eggs, berry sundaes, shakes, and treats for dogs. Since it is on the farm, all of the ingredients are fresh. There are tables and benches that you can sit and relax for a few. The ice cream was delicious. I had Grasshopper and toasted almond. I preferred the grasshopper. Very creamy and fresh. This is not the half gallon of Breyers you get from the supermarket. The prices were much cheaper than I expected. Overall great experience. Since it is on a farm, it smelled like a farm. Be prepared.

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    Rachelle A.

    Ive been hearing great reviews about this place so decided to check it out while I was in town. Its been consistently known to be THE BEST place to get ice cream in CT so i definitely wanted to try it.. & not to mention the incredible view! First time I went was around late afternoon/evening & the parking lot was crowded with customers waiting to try out their ice cream favs. This place is pretty popular so I do recommend calling or looking up their busy hours so you can plan accordingly when to visit and make the most of your time to be able to enjoy a wonderful trip & get your hands on some delicious ice cream. Although I was not able to join the first time because of a capacity limit & due to being close to closing time- the 2nd time was the charm. I went with my bf & we called ahead of time to check on business hours & wait times. Lines were limited & service was fast! We created our own ice cream which was a smores sundae. & lemme tell you it was THE best ice cream ive ever had in my life! Campfire ice cream w/ melted marshallows, walnuts, whipcream , & chocolate syrup... simply perfection!

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    We were visiting CT for vacation and had received several ice cream place suggestions. We saved Ferris Acres for our last day, and I'm so glad we did. First, it was a beautiful drive there. As we pulled up, I noticed the large parking lot and the stunning property, as well as the green pasture across the street. In this pasture are the cows that provide the milk for the ice cream. It doesn't get any fresher than that. Plus it's so fun to watch the cows! Next, there are 32 flavors to choose from, ranging from typical to creative flavors with creative names (such as Bada Bing, an almond and chocolate with dark chocolate chunks and Bing cherries). Even the simple "sweet cream," which my fiance had was delicious. I couldn't choose just one flavor, so I opted for Cookie Jar and Route 302 Chocolate Moo. Both were absolutely fantastic. There is even a 12 scoop ice cream challenge, which I was seriously tempted to do! If you are in a CT, this is a "must" if you love ice cream. Heck even if you don't, I still think you should go. It was definitely my favorite one of our trip, and truly one of the best ice cream places I have experienced!

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    Connor P.

    This is one of my favorite ice cream places to go to.Every summer I love going with my family. I love that you can see the cows across the street. The staff is always nice and helpful and I love that the ice cream tastes so fresh!

    Yummy, even on a rainy night. S'mores Sundae rocks.

    Ferris Creamery is a Newtown institution. There are so many inventive flavors ; it's a must try, if you haven't had it. PBC2 is my favorite: chocolate ice cream with fudge swirls, peanut butter, and pieces of Reese's cups.

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    Shianne P.

    This was my first time here. The ice cream was so delicious. My friend and I ordered the Parent Trap, toddler size in a waffle cone. I will definitely be going back there. The staff was friendly.

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    Willie W.

    Took a drive out to Newton, CT for some ice cream. Decided to visit Ferris Acres Creamery . Wow !! Glad we did. The ice cream was delicious!! Good amount served for a good price. Service was great and parking available. Even though there a long line, we were able to place an order relatively quickly. If you ride a motorcycle like I do, be careful parking because of the gravel in the parking lot.

    Jessica O.

    Amazing creamy but be prepared to wait! There's typically a long line to order and then a line waiting for your order. There is also not a lot of parking. If you're interested in trying but want to avoid the craziness you can go when they first open or on a rainy day. It's definitely worth it. I ordered the sweet cream, the cow tracks, and the MJ RELL and I will probably get that exact order next time!

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    Simply the best around. Pure ice cream. Incredible flavor. If you like ice cream, this is the place.

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    Ice cream is delicious! True creamery! Variety of ice cream options. I travel 25 minutes just for their ice cream.

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    Great ice cream and a cute place to hang out and enjoy it. There are about of great flavors to choose from so it's hard to recommend!

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