Arguably the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. Very dense and creamy due to it's high butterfat 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! read more

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First experience at Mortensen and it delivered. Only downside and get this out of the way quickly.....CASH ONLY. Their selection of flavors of ice cream start with the basics of course vanilla, and chocolate. But then as you keep looking it gets more and more creative I went with Peanut Butter Cup but could have just as easily went with Watermelon sorbet. Prices are reasonable, especially if you get the 5 scoop explosion which I considered. Seating is very very limited inside the area and most people are snaked in line but well worth it. Its a fun place inside with workers who make you want to look at the flavors and definitely does.not rush anyone. read more

Super duper busy and very small!! And HECTIC!! Workers are moving as fast as they can. read more

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A childhood staple that has been passed down through generations. 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 read more

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Flavors are good, particularly the coffee. The downgrade on stars comes from the 'premium ice cream' moniker and price point but the ingredients are far from premium - stabilised and set with gums an read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ingredients - plenty of gums, no eggs. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

As an avid Mint ice cream lover, this is my absolute favorite mint Oreo ice cream place! I love how there's none of that artificial green color in the ice cream and it's so smooth and creamy. The services are always great. One thing to note is that it is cash only. read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Mint Oreo and Heath Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

The best homemade ice cream around. So many great all natural flavors! My favorite is coffee Oreo but mounds is really good too! FYI Cash only! read more

Was visiting West Hartford and found Mortensen on yelp. What an excellent ice cream shop. Definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of best ice cream I've ever had. If I lived close by, I would be there all the time. Very friendly owner also. read more

First time back here in probably 10+ years when they used to have the old restaurant setup! I was blown away by the ice cream quality especially since trying a ton of spots in the state. The Fluffernutter is an all time favorite and love that this is on their menu! The marshmallow makes the ice cream even creamier! We always try to hit up homemade ice cream shops so this will definitely be a staple for us! read more

Really great place for a nice treat. They have so many GF, dairy free options! The only downside was that they only take cash, but they have an ATM machine on site that only had a $2 transaction fee. I got the raspberry sorbet and my fiancé got a coconut based chocolate ice cream. They were both super good, and it was quite busy when we went on a Monday night. I would definitely be back! read more

Warning- CASH ONLY business. We weren't prepared for that so we only ordered 1 milkshake. I do understand small businesses not wanting to pay the credit card processing fees, but it's 2025 and there are other options to help serve the customers like The Square, etc. There is an ATM machine inside the shop too, but it charges a bank fee. It was disappointing and left a bad taste in our mouth. The milkshake we ordered was just ok. Service was great! read more

What a joy it is to see a throwback stand the test of time. And the latest experience was as good as I remembered it. The space is a lot smaller as it only serves ice cream now, and is easy to miss due to a chain restaurant claiming the closer side facing the road. However, portions are generous, service is friendly and knowledgeable, and the interior though smaller is still delightfully inviting. The strawberry ice cream was not overly sweet, the pumpkin ice cream tasted like real pumpkin, and they had many other flavors beyond those showcased in the front glass display. Be sure to bring cash. read more

Such a wonderful local gem! This is such a great place for your sweet tooth cravings and treats. It is cash only. The selection and options were out of this world with very reasonable prices! I greatly appreciated the opportunity to sample some of the different flavors before making my decision! I went with the 6 flavor sampler! I got the Oregon Strawberry, Espresso, Coffee Oreo, Mint Chocolate Chip, Madagascar Vanilla, and Jungle Coconut. The Oregon Strawberry and Jungle Coconut were the best - very flavorful and fresh! The service from Rachel and Jackie was PHENOMENAL!! They were so friendly, knowledgeable, and such a joy to talk with. The ambiance is very casual and a few seating areas to sit and enjoy your dessert. read more

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In my top 3 recommended ice cream shops in CT. I've been coming here consistently my entire life. This is a family owned and run ice cream shop for 109 years and counting. They offer an extensive menu of about 50 flavors all home made. They also offer vanilla and chocolate soft serve. They offer seasonal native flavors including apple, blueberry, peach, pumpkin and if you are really lucky cantaloupe. My go to flavors are native blueberry, amaretto cherry, native apple and native cantaloupe (though it's been a few years since they've offered it). This is a cash only shop. Open 7 days a week year round making them a great option when you want ice cream in the winter and many other area shops are closed for the season. Casual atmosphere with a few indoor tables and a few outdoor picnic tables. Allowed to try flavors before selecting your ice cream. read more

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I scream for ice cream too often, so I'm lucky there are choices in CT. Lately Mortensen's has been my top choice! Consistently friendly employees, quality ice cream and a cute atmosphere. Pricing is fair, be warned they are cash only. We have been sticking to soft serve which is a summer favorite but look forward to trying more flavors in the fall. Visit soon and try them all, you won't regret it! read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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OMG this tiny hidden place has the most delicious ice cream and the sweetest customer service. I had a Sundae with hot fudge I wanted to drink and my partner had a terrific shake. We will certainly be back! read more

Homemade ice cream that is served at a warm & slightly softened temperature. My family used to own a gelato shop and so I can be slightly picky... and this place is wonderful! My whole family is a fan! My mom loves the banana and blueberry flavors (cannot find these many places)... I tried the Boston blackout and the sea salt caramel crunch in a small cup (note the small cup can be split between two flavors). 4 ice creams are about $30 with 2 cones and 2 cups... :) clean and cute interior and extremely friendly staff. Half gallons for sale in a case! Thank you! read more

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Cash only. Delicious ice cream. They let you sample flavors. Right off a main road and lots of parking. They play good old fashion music read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

If you want good ice cream that's ever popular, and all the locals go to, this is the spot for you! Came on a Saturday afternoon with family craving ice cream, and we were not disappointed! We got the Mint Oreo, Cinnamon Churro, and Heath bar. The Mint Oreo was scrumptious, and so was the Churro. The Heath bar was ok, but could be better. Our cashier/scooper was very friendly. They only accept cash, and an ATM is available in the shop, which is very nice. They also have ice cream pints for sale as well. Overall, we were very pleased, and will return. read more

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Best ice cream around !!! Ice cream pies, ice cream sandwiches, best soft serve and home made ice cream. Been in business 110 years and family owned . Gluten free, nut free and dairy free options . Always Allergy safe read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Mortensen's Ice-cream is a family owned business that has been serving delicious ice cream since 1915. The shop is tiny, but it's pretty cute on the inside. The walls are filled with pictures of the Mortensen family through generations. There's plenty of available seating. The young people working here were very friendly and offered us samples of ice cream to try. I went with Pistachio Walnut. This was a dream combination of the two flavors. You could tell everything is natural, there's no weird colors in this ice cream. There were chunks of walnuts in it. The pistachio flavor was subtle. It was perfectly creamy and delicious! My friend got Sweet Creme and some type of coffee flavor. These were both so delicious! It's good to know that you can get half and half of two flavors here. This family owned business has been making ice cream for 108 years, they seem to know what they're doing. The list of flavors will have you studying it for a while. Be sure to have cash, because that's the only form of payment they accept. read more

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Ice cream made with the freshest ingredients. They have everything you could possibly imagine and more! Everything here is tasty, you won't be disappointed. read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice cream made with the freshest ingredients. They have everything you could possibly imagine and more! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I returned to Mortensen's, our local ice cream shop of choice and I took pics this time. Still a 5 for us. Two random facts: 1. I call my favorite Ice Cream Sundae concept "Closing the Triangle." Mint and chocolate taste great. Chocolate and peanut butter taste great. By ordering Mint Oreo, Reece's Pieces, Hot Fudge and Peanut Butter Sauce, I'm combining mint and peanut butter to "Close the Triangle". Hasn't caught on in the Decades I've been touting it. Mortensen's makes a great one for me. 2. My almost 9 yo son asked for a scoop of Cookies & Cream and a scoop of vanilla in his Sundae tonight. I tried to tell him that the vanilla was redundant since Cookies & Cream has a vanilla base. He wouldn't budge. Let's just say his stock is down for future Yelp Elite. read more

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Wow! Highly recommend this place. I had the Oreo and the blackberry ice cream. Their ice cream is so creamy and delicious! There's a lot of parking. It's really popular. There were lots of families sitting inside. Service was fast. They also have some really cute little cows - they're toys. If you're anywhere near them stop by! read more

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I was a bit disappointed, to be honest. I was a little taken aback that I was told I couldn't get toppings put on my cone, so that really honestly ruined a lot of it for me since any other place I go to allows me to put toppings on my cones. The strawberry flavor then of the cone itself was also disappointing, it was a fake jello taste almost, so that also was a total let down. Not sure if I'll be back to give it another go or not. read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Strawberry cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

The ice cream here is amazing! There are so many flavor options to satisfy any craving. They will let you sample also. Just be aware they are cash only. Not a lot of seating inside and there are a few picnic tables outside. I recommend the connecticut black bear and wicked chocolate! read more

We are in town for a class and the young man working was absolutely great and welcoming as well as the you lady there working. I had the Connecticut black bear ice cream and it was great. Like the old articles about the place. Nice and quaint. read more

Mortensen's was an old fashioned small ice cream shop with delicious homemade ice cream. Social distancing was observed by all. The banana ice cream was the best I've had. read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

One of my favorite ice cream places in Newington!!Cute little interior , a great variety of ice cream flavors and best milkshakes in town!My favorite so far was the chocolate with brownie bites!!Make sure you bring cash . read more

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I hadn't been to Mortensen in years and was on a quest to find great ice cream with a waffle bowl. I stopped in, was greeted with friendly service and they had everything I was looking for. I had a split between coconut and chocolate chip cookie dough and the coffee with Oreo got great reviews as well. The waffle bowl was a nice sweet touch. Warning, it's cash only but very tasty ice cream. read more

Great ice cream, awesome staff, great location very convenient. Definitely on my top 10 list for best ice cream places in CT. This is where my love and passion for ice cream all started!! 4.6/5 stars for me (Shout out to Mortensen's for being open all year round too!) read more

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After trying almost all of the ice cream on the state of CT, I have to issue an apology to Mortenson's. I am sorry, I was wrong...your ice cream is delicious! The only downside is it is cash only Ice Cream Quality: 9/10 Overall: 7/10 read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Great place to pop in for some yummy ice cream! The place is always neat and clean. They have a number of ice creams and some sorbets to scoop . They have ice cream pies available. Reeses and s'mores almost always on hand. I'm not a fan of real smores but their pie is delicious and our go to. You can also call ahead and order a pie with whatever ice creams and toppings, or mix ins youd like. The staff is always friendly and helpful and you can sample any flavor you'd like to try! Definitely stop in and tell them Kim sentcha! read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Cute seating area to enjoy your creation! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Cash Only !!! This place is located in back of Moe's and is a family owned icecream palor for generations starting at 1915 . Making homemade icecream with pride and the love of it. They have the most friendliest staff and fast service here . The menu is pretty big so take your time ordering they won't rush you at all. They have a few tables to sit inside ,but have a patio infront of the building also. They have icecream pre-made in a cooler to take home or pick from the plentiful flavors on hand . I always go for a "flight" because I never can just pick one flavor. It is 6 small Scoops on a rectangle dish that they can add toppings to if you'd like . Find out the flavor of the month they will have it posted for you on the counter . This is some of Connecticuts best icecream around ! read more

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we drove 20 minutes just to get there and find out that it was cash only. Very disappointing.

Mortensen's Ice Cream is other worldly!!! We went in after seeing them on TikTok since we live in town. I ordered the almond joy and he ordered mint chocolate cookie dough. Both flavors tasted like pure, clean, creamy deliciousness. They don't use the artificial colors so he didn't have to eat yucky fake green ice cream. They are generous with the toppings and incredibly welcoming and friendly to everyone who came in. Remember to bring cash, they don't accept cards. There is plenty of seating outside and a few tables indoors. read more

Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream - Almond Joy and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Please go check this gem out. This ice cream shop is always serving up new and delicious flavors. We tried the peanut butter sundae, chocolate chip waffle cone, and the ice cream flight. The flavors are wonderful and refreshing. Perfect all year round. Please note, they are cash only. read more

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I live about 30 minutes from here and it is well worth a trip. Portions are great, flavors are always delicious, staff is friendly. Just know they only take cash. read more

Great little place friendly and awesome ice cream. I would recommend giving it a try.

Best ice cream I've had in ages with great service. Strongly recommend. Portion sizes are on the large size so be aware or be hungry.