Took the kids for ice cream while in town and everyone loved it! Portions are huge so come hungry…read more We all got kiddies or smalls and had plenty of ice cream. The place has a ton of outdoor seating that we didn't use because it was cold today, but would be great during the summer.

Very good ice cream, very good serving sizes…read more The people who work there are very friendly and because they offer so many unique flavors they give free samples! I was even able to sample a topping (marshmallow sauce) which i hadn't ever heard of before and it was really good so of course i put it on my ice cream. I got the black cherry vanilla and razzmanian devil in a small with marshmallow sauce and waffle pieces (broken pieces of waffle cone). The flavors were great and the size was more than enough. Only drawback is its outdoor seating only so I personally wouldn't visit on a rainy day but a nice day like today it was the perfect treat.

I've been stopping at Durham Dari Serve since I was in high school on my drives to Madison each…read moreweek. For those that are fans of Cromwell Creamery - this is the same owner! Open seasonally from March to October. Dates vary. They tend to have less choices as Cromwell but usually have about 15 to 20 flavors of hard ice cream. They also serve frozen yogurt and soft serve. Some flavors are main stays with constant specials. My favorite may have been the Chunky. I did nearly have a midlife crisis when the teenager working didn't know there was a candy bar Chunky when I asked if the flavor was the candy. Location is a walk up with a couple of benches in their parking lot. Weekends you should expect lines as people are heading down 17 to 79 for the shoreline. Just like Cromwell, servings are generous.

If I could leave NO STARS I would!!! Horrible attitude! SNARKY!! Barking " You're all set" to every…read morecustomer without saying have a good day or thank you! Doesn't provide napkins unless asked and you only get one!!!! Absolutely Obnoxious and Narcissistic! When we asked to speak to a manager by phone the clerk hung up on us!!

Cash only, cash only, cash only!…read more But there is an ATM on site Stopped in for lunch with a friend of mine on this Friday afternoon, the place was definitely steady with people dining in, takeout, and the at picnic tables outside This was a beautiful day and we decided we would be sitting at the picnic tables outside The order was placed for two hotdog one with mustard, onion, and sauce, and the other hotdog with mustard and relish. I ordered a Pepsi soft drink, and my friend ordered the lemonade iced tea. About 10 minutes later, our order arrived, and we took the hotdog and drinks outside to the picnic tables The picnic tables could've been a little bit cleaner, but they were passable. After all, this is a lunch stop, and a hotdog joint, and a dive. One bite into that foot-long hotdog, and it was hot dog heaven. The toasted buttered England style hotdog roll, just was grilled to perfection. The hotdog had a nice SNAP to it with just nice a little bit spicy kick to the dog, I loved the mustard and the minced onions. But let's talk about that sauce. I could taste some cinnamon in it, there probably was chocolate in it also, but this was, in my opinion, the best meat sauce in Connecticut. My friend concurred that his hot dog was delicious. However, he wished he ordered the minced onions to go with it after seeing the onions on my hotdog. So... Let's go for round two! We had another foot-long hotdog I had one with mustard, onion, and sauce. My friend had one with mustard relish, and onion on it and we demolished them. I had a Pepsi drink and it was nice and cold and fresh. It was a bottle of lemonade iced tea, and it was consistent with what's usually in a bottle drink This is a great stop on the way to or from the beach, and Lake Beseck Conveniently located, and parking is a breeze outback around the side. There is an outside ice cream window along with an ice cream counter inside to the right of the entrance. The ice cream and milkshakes looked delicious. I wish I had stopped and took the time to order one. Definitely next time. To say these are the best hotdog in Connecticut would be a pretty fair statement. If not, these are a top five stop for hotdog.

Ever since I passed Guida's on my way to somewhere else a couple of years ago, I have had it in the…read moreback of my mind to give it a try. Today, a sunny early Spring morning, I decided to escape the dark recesses of my humble abode and finally make the trip to Middlefield. I am glad I did. Guida's has a definite 50s diner vibe. Everything looked clean, fresh, and appealing. The server was very friendly and helpful and the food was brought quickly. The fries were hot right from the oil and the 1/4 lb burger was cooked perfectly. Today, I opted for a strawberry shake and was pleased to find it not cloyingly sweet from too much syrup. Delish! The prices were comparable for other like establishments. Note: They only accept cash, but have an ATM for customer convenience. This is definitely a restaurant I would visit again when I am in the area!

They have the best Maraschino Cherries ever! Sweet Cream ice cream and all all is good in the World.read more

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.

Soft serve. Cash Only. They have been around since 1952 so they have to be doing something right…read more If you like soft serve that actually tastes like the flavors they say they are - then you've come to the right place. They do have other flavors besides chocolate and vanilla I usually get a twist but the last time I went with a parfait and it was amazing - definately a spot to check out if you are looking to get your ice cream and/or soft serve fix.

We've heard of Les' for years, so we stopped to meet a friend here. Definitely can see why it would…read morebe nostalgic for those in the area, and there were a lot of great soft serve creations to choose from. We enjoyed everything we had. Our only critique is that we couldn't believe there weren't any tables or chairs to sit at.

I recently got AL's ice cream from its sibling business NoRa Cupcake. Apparently you can do that…read morewhen NoRa is open and Al's is closed. I ordered a scoop of Peppermint Fudge. I suspect, when it was fresh made, it would have been rich, smooth and creamy. However, this scoop had unpleasant ice crystals as if they didn't sell this batch fast enough and it's been in the freezer for a while. The flavor was decent, but didn't really pop for me. 3 Stars

Always get three scoops, always…read more We scored the random but delicious trifecta of Carrot Cake + Rasbery + Venetian Vanilla after a long stroll that evening. A pretty sweet reset

I always love coming to Lyman orchards to get the fresh baked pies and pastries. Around the…read moreholidays it tends to be busier. A lot of quality farm fresh food and local produce

Lyman Orchards is a popular fall destination in Connecticut. I had read that it's impossibly busy…read moreon weekends so I visited on a weekday with my sister for lunch. It was still busy but probably not as hectic as on the weekends. They sell fresh fruit, produce and bakery items so we bought some things while there. The sandwiches were pretty good. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy your lunch.

Been here three times in 7 days. Kind of ridiculous! My son loves it here!!…read more We had strawberry cheesecake, the banana stacker, and something fudge so far so far the strawberry cheesecake stacker has been our favorite

I went here for the first time and was very impressed with the fact that the owner was there and…read morevery nice. The ice cream was all delicious and I will definitely be going back! They ask your order, your name and the call you when it's ready. A suggestion I have is to get a little intercom so when they call out names people hear them. This is a grab and go location with limited parking and not really a place to sit and hang out while eating the ice cream. I do love that have a variety of soft served flavors and stackables and they are delicious.

Excellent product and flavor selection. Staple of Middletown since 1930. Very affordable…read more Very friendly family owned and run business. Old school charm. Nice historic nostalgic place. Will be back soon !!

Best Italian ice around! This is a great sweet treat during the summer, especially around the…read morefestivals that happen downtown There are a variety of gelatos and Italian ice to choose from. I've had the cherry, lemon, blue raspberry, mango, grape, and an amaretto. All of the flavors pack a punch. Love the nostalgia of stepping back in time with the original store. The owners are very nice and are eager to have you sample their flavors

Had seen the bright orange colors from the street and heard about the process of Nitro ice cream…read morebut I finally had the opportunity to stop in. Well...Not sure why I waited so long. Probably one of the coolest ice cream experiences that I've had. For those who don't know, Nitro Cream & Crumbz makes there ice cream for you on the spot using Liquid Nitrogen blenders. It essentially freezes the mix on the spot. A cool process that yields much creamier ice cream (that I read and in person confirmed). This isn't just your typical ice cream scoop and plop experience. During the experience, cool smoke from the liquid nitrogen fills the area as they stir your selected ice cream flavor. The process of the employees adding the ingredients is done all within your line of sight for a full investment into your delicious treat. The flavors are FUN and the end result is visually appealing to eat. I myself got the HOLY CANNOLI which had Riccota vanilla ice cream, crushed cannoli shell, dark chocolate and white chocolate chips wrapped in a spongy bubble waffle. It was delicious and creamy (as you hope from doing your homework on Liquid Nitrogen ice cream ). The staff were extremely friendly, bubbly even and helped explain popular options for a first time Nitro ice cream eater. Best part of this whole thing is having so many other great flavors left to try on my next trip. Highly recommend and prices are VERY reasonable (some might argue a little low for the experience you get).

We fell off the nitro ice cream kick for a while, but this spot just restored our love for it!…read moreGreat quality for both the ice cream itself and the bubble waffle cones. They had creative choices on the menu with plenty of toppings, and the cookies were fantastic too. Such a great treat while we were in Middletown, and we look forward to coming back!