What a great ice cream stop in Durham they are almost always busy, friendly staff is a plus plenty…read moreof parking, as well as doggy ice cream for our friend Keep up the great work

Still the best ice cream around. We went to the beach then had to stop for an ice cream on the way…read moreback home . This place never disappoints me.

This place is pure happiness! My husband and I absolutely love coming here. I've been visiting…read moresince I was a little kid, and it's amazing that the quality is still just as incredible as I remember. The non dairy Almond Joy ice cream was absolutely delicious and full of flavor! After a long hike, it's such a great treat, and the quick, friendly service makes it easy to swing by and cool down without missing a beat. I haven't asked if they do pup cups yet, but that's definitely on my list for next time! Great ice cream, great vibes, We'll keep coming back!

This ice cream shop is conveniently off of the end of Route 11 South in Salem. We stopped in early…read moreSaturday afternoon with almost no lines. We were lucky because within 15 minutes the crowd started flowing in for their scoop. We ordered two cups of cream. One cup salted caramel choc chip and second cup mint chocolate chip. The ice cream is delicious with generous helpings of chocolate chunks. They offer fat free ice creams as well but no fun in that. The location has outside seating with tables for groups, benches and Adirondack chairs. Ample parking lot. You may need patience if you arrive at peak times I've heard of long lines for their ice cream. The service was friendly and fast. Salem valley is a cash only business but they provide an onsite.

Deep River truly has a gem to cool off in the summer, Deep River Ice is serving up delicious…read moreflavors of Italian Ice and ice cream. They are located center of town on Main Street and they also have a truck that you may spot at local events. I was able to experience both the shop and truck. The owners are absolutely the sweetest. The shop has more variety of flavors, flavors of Italian ice that I didn't know existed. I've tried Shirley Temple, Rainbow (cherry, blue raspberry, and lemon) and lime. I have not scooped up their ice cream yet. They serve Gifford's Ice Cream which I know are delicious and have classic and fun seasonal flavors like Campfire S'mores. Here is a tip on parking: Park at the Deep River Library's back parking lot and enjoy the walk over to Deep River Ice and check out the local shops like Celebrations, Anchor and Compass, Compass Rose, and more. Deep River Ice is open seasonally. They will close for the season around September/October and open early spring. Check out their social pages for updates, plus new flavors of ice creams and ices.

We stopped by this shop coming back from the beach, and we had such a great experience! The owner…read moretook our order and was so kind&welcoming. He was open to any questions about the flavors and let us sample before deciding! I love that they have both high-quality Italian ice and high-quality ice cream. Usually in places where the two are joined, one is of lesser quality. But this place truly has mastered both. My boyfriend (who is a big Italian ice fan) and me (ice cream lover) were both smiling from ear-to-ear after our treats. We are excited to return again. This'll be our go-to post-beach spot from now on! Thank you, Deep River Ice!

We had lunch with our friend Mechelle in Chester and she got several things from Savour. Pasta…read moresalad, chicken salad, corn salad and a delicious carrot cake. Everything was top notch quality and tasted very fresh. The carrot cake was just decadent without being too heavy nor too sweet. This is a place that I would easily see myself getting take out from in the future if I am in the area.

This place has great chicken salad and potato salad to go. Their pastries and sandwiches are…read morewonderful. I think they would reach a broader audience if they had a simple latte machine. They offer tea and coffee which is great for an older clientele, but if they wanted to expand their audience a basic espresso machine would do wonders. Id actually sit here more and eat if they had a basic machine to offer iced and hot lattes. It would pay for itself in like a day and a half.

Great food and ice cream. Excited to see how this season is. Ice cream is always great and food has…read morevarried throughout the years. So glad they opened again this season.

I'm honestly pretty pissed about my experience because I ordered one ice cream and got something…read morecompletely different. It's not that hard to double-check a simple order before handing it to a customer. By the time I realized the mistake, it was too late to go back, which made the whole thing even more frustrating. Mistakes happen, but this kind of careless service is just annoying as hell. Please pay more attention so customers actually get what they fucking ordered.

This was delicious I will definitely come back to try more items on the menu. It was clean and…read morebright interior with great customer service.

Saybrook Swell is a bowl, smoothie, toast, etc. spot on the main drag of the Old Saybrook Business…read moreDistrict. The shop has a clean boutique sort of feel. I recently visited with the hope of getting an acidic fruit forward juice or smoothie. Unfortunately, the Smoothie's on the menu all had some sort of dairy or dairy substitute and I didn't notice much of a fresh juice selection. So I shifted my attention to the iced tea section of the menu. I ordered an Iced Green Tea with Blackberry and Elderflower Syrup. I drank with a straw and my first drink was from the bottom of the cup. It was a bit sweet at first, but after stirring my tea, it was much better. 4 Stars

Full disclosure! I do not know the owner, but she knows close friends of mine so I was already…read moresuper excited to come here. I have passed by here quite a few times, but finally stopped yesterday and picked up an assortment of her goodies: chocolate covered Oreos, peanut butter cups, chocolate covered toffee, chocolate dripped pretzels, chocolate drizzled popcorn, and more. Everything I have tried so far has been fantastic. I thought the salted caramel pecan turtles were extra special though. The best I have had. I have not tried the popcorn yet but that is what my friend claims is the best. If you are dropping in for gifts, they have gift boxes and paper ready for you to save you an extra stop. Super thoughtful and really clutch in those last minute situations. They also have ice cream, which I resisted only because I was there right before dinner. She informed me they make their own fudge and waffle cones! Super excited to come back for that at another time. Highly recommend a stop to check this spot out!

A must try! Beautiful property in a great classic New England location. Awesome, old fashioned ice…read morecream shop on premises with delicious homemade fudge and treats. You can't go wrong, perfect family outting or even a solo stop for a shake!

I recently had a good experience at Joy Chocolate in Essex Center. I drove by on my way to lunch…read moreand stopped at Joy on my way back. Joy is a cute chocolate shop. They make their own chocolates and creations. I bought two different types of chocolate bars, a bag of mint cookie malt balls and milk chocolate potato chip bark. I thought everything was good. The standout item for me was a hybrid chocolate bar with white chocolate and a brightly flavored red confection component. The red part was pleasantly tart and contrasted well with the sweet white parts. The dark chocolate bar was good. Seemed like high quality. I am a fan of both mint balls and potato chip bark. I liked both versions. I have to admit, I have not kept up with the prices of chocolate bars of this nature. The bars were a decent, but not huge, size. I think they were around $6 each, which I didn't notice until later. I know prices of a lot of things have gone up. This may be the market price now for small batch artisan chocolate. The price is probably higher than I would spend on a regular basis, but it's fine once in while. The experience definitely felt high end in terms of atmosphere and service. 4.25 Stars

This place is an absolute must-stop! If you love chocolate--or even just like it--you'll become a…read moretrue chocolate lover after tasting these incredible creations. I convinced my husband to try their ice cream sandwich, and he's notoriously picky. After one bite, he declared, "That's the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had!" The chocolates are beautifully displayed, and any assortment would make an impressive gift, even for the most discerning chocolate enthusiast. Located just around the corner from the Main Street shops, it's well worth the short walk. Treat yourself and give it a try--you won't be disappointed!