Kelly&#x27;s Cone Connection

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

Interior counter

Chicken bacon ranch panini and maple latte

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Moonrise Latte ($5)

Sweet Cream's Ice Cream Parlor

4.5(78 reviews)

6.2 mi

I gave been coming here for years but today was the last time.the girl messed up my order . Times…read more The owner needs to train the workers better.

Stopped here after a dinner event with fellow yelpers. We wanted some dessert and decided to come…read morehere for ice cream. There were so many options to choose from which was great. I opted for the maple walnut and toasted almond topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. Definitely recommend! They have some indoor and outdoor seating available and there is a private parking lot.

Mangonada

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FroyoWorld

3.2(35 reviews)

2.9 mi

Good service very good and very cheap lots of different flavors workers are very niceread more

Nicely lite place with small area of seating. Service was great. Options provided were more fruity…read moreoptions with other options like cookies and cream, pistachio and birthday cake. Nice variety of toppings.

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Some of the flavors

Ashley's Ice Cream

3.9(74 reviews)

1.7 mi

My sweet tooth brought me here recently. I like how the walls are decorated with kids' fan art…read more Workers were nice and attentive. Ice cream was pretty good. I got a double scoop sundae with two scoops of Nutella Chip. It was nice, but there wasn't much of a Nutella flavor; it could've been richer. The hot fudge and chocolate chunks helped make up for that, however. Almonds were a little on the bitter side. Not pictured are cups of black raspberry and dairy free pumpkin that I got for a family member; they wolfed most of it down pretty quick, lol. I was still able to taste them both and they were delicious. The black raspberry was smooth and you could taste the real fruit. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin spice but that one was good as well and I liked that they had a tasty vegan product on the menu. Very good ice cream. I'll be back for sure. I recently reviewed Kelly's Kone Konnection and these two places are on par with each other. Whichever you pick, you can't go wrong.

Floors have been sticky the last 3 times here. Service is pretty good. No complaints there. The…read moretables are usually dirty and sticky as well. As far as the ice cream itself, it's good. They have soft serve as well. There's vegan options and sugar free options as well. Overall, it's not a bad option for ice cream if your in the Hamden plaza.

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Outdoor sign

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Rose Orchards

4.2(70 reviews)

8.8 mi

This place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. I was a little worried about parking but the lot was…read morebigger than it looked and there was plenty of space. They had a corn maze, pumpkins, apple orchards, and a variety of animals! I didn't do the corn maze but I enjoyed seeing the goats, pig, chickens, turkey, and even a yak. They had no issues with you feeding the animals and sold some food for a quarter. I was initially disappointed that all the apples were gone because the trees in the front were completely bare but once we got a bag and saw the map, I saw that the land was quite spacious with every variety of apple you could think of. The front rows had been picked clean but there were plenty to choose from in the back. They charged by the pound. For a few apples, we paid about $6. They had a ton of apple pies and some flavors I had never heard of before like apple caramel walnut. Had such a good time.

Love this place. It's got a nice selection of indoor and outdoor seating…read more Great ambiance! Wine and food offerings pair well together! Service was good.

Cheese board

Glasses of "Pinotage" and "Symphony"

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Pie ala mode

Wentworth's Homemade Ice Cream

4.3(189 reviews)

2.7 mi

I've been coming to Wentworth's for over 40 years. It is my favorite ice cream spot. The service…read moreis always fast and polite, the place is always clean inside including the bathrooms. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I love their sundae's!

Highly recommend! Peach is wonderful for summer, pumpkin is a fall must. Staff is great and are…read morepatient while you sample flavors to make up your mind!

Coffee Oreo in a Waffle Cone

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Cookies and cream

Hindinger Farm

4.5(24 reviews)

2.6 mi

This farmstand has the best produce in Connecticut, in my opinion…read more In fall of 2024, my husband and I made it a habit to visit a different farmstand every weekend to support our local farmers. Of all the sites we visited, this was the stand out. The fruits and vegetables are incredible... literally picture-perfect and bursting with flavor. In addition, the stand has lots of homemade products like mango salsa, horseradish mustard, and the like. These specialty items are delicious! Oh, and don't forget to pick up some of their homemade preserves. My husband and I practically overdosed on peach preserves! There is a beautiful outdoor area where kids can play, which also makes the stand a nice destination for families. Last but not least, the staff that works here is so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them.

What a great farm!! I found out about Hindinger Farms from Instagram. A food truck called Bubba's…read moreBrunch was going to be selling brunch of the food truck at the farm. You can read my review of Bubba's Brunch food truck in my review section because the food was delicious. Hindinger Farm sells fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, and other items for children, and it has a beautiful backdrop. One side of the farm overlooks the other side of the farm and the other side of the farmi overlooks this beautiful backdrop of nature on the farm. Hindubger Farms puts on live shows, and you can go shopping. There is also a playground for the kids to play. The playground is fenced in with a picnic area so parents can enjoy their food without worrying about their children's safety. You can always check their website for events, shopping, and find out which food truck will be at the farm that day. The customer service was great, and I will definitely be back.

Store front

In addition to buying some gorgeous lettuce, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, peaches, and plums, we got these yummy treats!

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Arethusa Farm

4.6(664 reviews)

5.9 mi

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Possibly the best ice cream I've everrrr, everrrr had! ++++ Almond with Toasted Coconuts and Sweet Cream with Dark Chocolate Chips - Sooooooo goood and soooo creamy smooth and solid. Loved both flavors, but the Almond with Toasted Coconuts really stole my heart...and tastebuds. One of the best flavors of ice cream I've ever had...period! ++++ Strawberry and Cranberry with Dark Chocolate Chunk - Once again, so creamy for ice cream. These fruity flavors were phenomenal! Not too sweet and so natural tasting. No "artifical-ness" whatsoever. Being the hugely obsessive strawberry ice cream fanatic that I consider myself to be, this might have been the best strawberry ice cream I've ever tasted. + Menu consist of some very delicious-sounding and interesting flavors, including the Almond and Sweet Cream ones mentioned above, Pumpkin with Ginger Molasses and Eggnog. + Two employees were very friendly, engaging and informative about the most popular flavors. + Taste-testing is certainly allowed. + Two benches for customers to sit on inside, but there is plenty of standing room to walk around and admire the farm cow photos on the wall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Like most ice cream shops, there was no restroom available for customers, so make sure to empty those tanks below the belt before arriving. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Even on a chilly March Saturday evening at around 6 PM, there were PLENTY of folks willing to freeze their tastebuds off here, so that tells you enough about how good the ice cream is here. = Conveniently located right around the corner from the Yale University campus, so you can enjoy your delicious ice cream with some of the world's brightest minds in your company. = According to their story, all of the ice cream served here is naturally produced from the milk of some of their 300 cows, which are housed at Arethusa Farm near Litchfield, CT, hence why their ice cream is so naturally smoooooooth and refreshing and doesn't have a hint of artificial taste in them. Nuff' said!

- A true ice cream gem in the heart of New Haven; shop features a black-and-white interior with…read moreframed photos of the cows from their farm displayed along the walls; space is bright, clean, and welcoming - A couple of benches near the entrance make it easy to sit and enjoy your treat inside - Staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and patient--happy to let us sample a few flavors before ordering and even sharing a bit of the story behind their ice cream - Servings are very generous - Phenomenal ice cream--rich, creamy, and full of flavor, tasting natural with nothing artificial; everything we sampled was so good it was genuinely hard to choose what to order

Waffle Cone with Toasted Coconut Almond

Inside

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Long queue.. high demand!

PopCentric Gourmet Popsicles

4.5(18 reviews)

1.4 mi

What a cute little place! I had seen either ads or posts on Instagram for this place but hadn't…read moregiven it much thought into my husband had an urge for a popsicle last week. I said, "I know just the place!" Popcentric is somewhat hidden in plain sight in a small plaza on State St. Currently they have a table in the doorway where you order and an employee gets your pops for you. I was really impressed with the selection of flavors and we did not pick quickly. My husband got the raspberry mango and I had the grapefruit. Both were refreshing and very flavorful. Mine had just the right tartness I was hoping for. I believe all the pops are $3 which is pretty fair for a little, independent pop shop (also... Pop shop is fun to say). I would definitely recommend others come and check out this spot. There are so many flavors to pick from that I'm sure most people could find something up their alley.

I finally tried PopCentric and I will say it's in a little strip mall but I did drive by it 2x …read more But it's a small little place but huge variety of popsicle flavors from chocolate to mango raspberry lime creamsicle etc . They are a bit pricey but it's all natural fruit . It actually had fruit in them . Nice refreshing treat other than ice cream . Good luck to them the staff was very nice . Enjoy Chris M

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Bishop's Orchards Guilford Farm Market & Winery

3.9(263 reviews)

12.7 mi

A beautiful farm stand, ice cream shop and nursery off the main road in Guilford. Plenty of…read moreparking. The farm-stand has a large store with produce, dairy, homemade pies and baked goods, prepared foods and even a winery where you can do wine tastings. We got a blueberry pie and it was one of the best weve had. Pies were $17.99 and it weighs 2 pounds!

All kinds of produce, and a very friendly staff. There's a section outside for ordering ice cream,…read morea multitude of flavors. It's a good place to stop if you have to get a housewarming gift or just Personal food for yourself. Don't look for any bargains...good quality food.