Amazing service, the owner has great customer service. Not to mention the fresh ice cream. Perfect…read morefor summer!

Great ice cream and great people! My dog, Toast, and I love going here for pup cups since their…read moreoutdoors is dog friendly!

Out, cruising in the hot rod, craving ice cream and being in the Southington area, there was only…read moreone choice! So here I am at Pat's looking at all the wonderful choices of ice creams, and sherbets I decided on one scoop of peaches and cream, and one scoop of lemon pie! The peaches and cream was smooth and delicious from the word go. This was a solid choice. Now this lemon pie choice was flipping amazing. There was graham crackers in with this creamy lemon ice creamy concoction. One of the best choices here at Pat's and it's new! I love coming here. Pat is such a nice guy, warm, friendly, treats everybody like he's known them for years, and his ice cream choices are spectacular This place is old school and I love sitting outside watching the traffic go by enjoying the ice cream. If you are in the area, it's just south of downtown on route 10 on the right heading towards Cheshire right after CVS. Thanks again, Pat. I hope to see you again this summer.

Wow amazing ice cream shop in Southington! My only regret is not coming here earlier. There are…read moreabout 30 flavors there at a time and let me tell you, it's hard to choose because every one that I have tried is amazing. I consider myself very lucky to live in town so I can come here often. They are open every day until 9p! Workers seem really nice and attentive. The place is also very cute, kinda like a throwback to the 90s mom and pop feel in there!

This is a good spot for ice cream. When you walk in you can just smell the goodness it's fantastic…read more Plenty of flavor options. Soft serve too. The kids love it there. Sometimes Big lines so figure that in.

Looking for some of the best homemade ice cream in Connecticut? The Big Dipper Ice Cream is a must…read morego for any ice cream lover. I've had their Graham Jam ice cream at the Micro Creamy of CT and is where I first learned about them. The Big Dipper's shop in Prospect was a 20 minute drive for us. The shop was very cute, classic ice cream shop vibes with a lot of indoor seating. There were freezers with ice cream pies, cakes, sandwiches, and pints or quarts of ice cream. They had a lot of hand scooped ice cream flavors from classic to original flavors. There were a few soft serve flavors available too. Since they make their own ice cream there were flavors that were unique to them. I got a scoop of Purple Cloud--a purple cotton candy base ice cream with a marshmallow swirl and Lemon Pie--lemon base ice cream with pie crust pieces. These flavors packed a punch and the Purple Cloud was fun for all ages. I don't remember the last time I had eaten cotton candy flavored ice cream, but the marshmallow swirl was a great touch to a nostalgic flavor. I got my ice cream in a waffle cone which was very delicious and had little bits of caramelization. My mom wanted a special soft serve flavor that the Big Dipper had advertised for the weekend. They called it Butterbeer, a twist of sweet cream and butterscotch. The girl helping us had no idea what we were talking about, but finally confirmed that they had the special soft serve flavors. We think my mom's cone was only the butterscotch flavor, but the soft serve was so soft it started melting immediately. No picture because it didn't look to pretty. Fortunately, the flavor was good and that's what really matters. I'd say stick to the hard ice cream flavors at Big Dipper. I look forward to visiting them again to see what they'll craft up because I'm always looking for flavors you can't get anywhere else.

I was craving Dippin Dots and have only ever gotten them at amusement parks, I was SO HAPPY to find…read morea store that you can go to year-round when the craving hits. The owner was welcoming and answered all of our questions. He had quite the jokes too. Lots of Dippin Dot flavors with some seasonal specials as well! There are a few tables and chairs to enjoy your treats. All available snacks from memory were churros, popcorn, dippin dots, slush puppies, sodas, and pretzels.

Love this place. Having a brick and mortar dip n' dots location is a dream come true. lots of…read morevarieties and the popcorn is great. The owners are super nice. Five stars all day.

The Bristol location is a really special place to get ice cream, and the view of the surrounding…read morehills is beautiful. There are lots of ice cream flavors, including dairy free and seasonal flavors, plus milkshakes, sundaes, Italian ice, floats and ice cream sandwiches. They also have chicken pot pies and shepherd's pie. You will want to go back and try everything!

Such a peaceful place! Great views! I stopped for a quick break and of course I had to try the…read moreviral dot cake sundae! It was delicious! Service was fast. Not sure how busy this place gets during the weekend but I stopped on a Tuesday afternoon so there were only a couple people before me. What a nice location and great menu! Definitely recommend!

Love, love, love the ice cream! Now, I can buy it in a small, local store. The only thing stopping…read moreme are the calories! I'm posting a vintage milk box from Arethusa. If anyone wants to buy it let me know, I amon Facebook.

I probably come here too much since it's so close to me! Just know that folks travel from all over…read moreCT to try the amazing ice cream and cheeses all made from milk from local cows. It couldn't be any creamier or delicious! I grabbed some cheese to have with wine later in the day and already looking forward to it.

Seems it's been around for a long time, cute storefront spot in a little strip mall, but there's…read moremore than meets the eye. Dozens of selections of both hard and soft ice cream that was fresh and imaginative. Busy on this sunny day when we stopped in, but the mature staff handled it with ease and good humor. The ice cream pies looked amazing if you had a local special occasion to get to. I'd go again.

What a cute family owned ice cream shop. It's been around for 40 years! Owners were there when I…read morewalked in and I had the pleasure of meeting them! Very sweet . When I walked in , I had my friend and her nephew who are regulars there so they knew their orders already! As I was checking out the flavors , they were labeled GF which was great and made things so Much easier. Honestly, everything looked so good! Many choices of flavors to choose from! 26 flavors!! I would love to go back! The girls working were so Pleasant and helpful! The ice cream was delicious! I must say this was a great way to end my evening!

Pretty cool spot. I came here specifically because I saw they had a Jawbreaker. I got the mega one…read morefor a good price. They have so much variety of candy. Especially, some good ones from back in the day. They also serve ice cream and have a nice shop in the same spot. The shop serve deli sandwich, meats, chips, sodas and so much more. There's a large deck outside for you to enjoy the day while grubbing. Staff was very friendly and attentive as well.

It's just ok. It fits the bill for the desperate or eager…read morekids. Taken a back by the $2.75 for a kid's small scoop in a cup. The old barn style building & outdoor seating leans toward charming. A dozen common flavors. It's kept at a temperature that gives it a granulated texture. The strawberry had chucks of frozen berries btwn very pink cream. Broad assortment of old school candy too. Service was pleasant.

Driving by and had to make a pit stop. Vibrant happy…read moreannuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants at such an incredible price! Score!! Inside was such a lovely experience. So many homemade baked goods, pies, Italian stuffed breads, many different other dishes to choose. Hidden gem Family owned and operated Service was sweet

Had to check out Lewis Farms as I was coming across it on social Media a lot and it looked like a…read morecute place. It's small and they sell a little bit of everything. Prepared foods to go, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, ice cream, baked goods and refrigerated items. They have a nice patio to sit and enjoy your ice cream. The other half of the store sells toys. The girls are pretty helpful if you have questions.

"Well, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Ms. Claudy Girl, you sure look…read moregood to me" (Elvis Presley) Sweet Claude's may be one of the more difficult to find ice cream stores around, so your mindset better be "determination" focused, because I guarantee you'll be very happy with your dish or cone. You'll find them tucked away pretty much out of view inside the Artsplace building (493 W Main) within the Ball and Socket Art Complex in Cheshire. They've been cranking out homemade ice cream since 1988, and we had a stellar experience when we visited. They have plenty of ice cream flavors (including some nonfat and sugar free), plus yogurts, sorbets and ices. Some of their interesting flavors are Claude's Cupcake, Dough - Si -Dough, Salty Pretzel, Smurf, and a "Banana Corner" which is a rotating selection of banana-based ice cream. How cool! I went with a 2-flavor small dish of Salty Pretzel and Triple Chocolate. The ice cream was smooth as silk and full of flavor. Seriously, their ice cream is terrific, and at $5.35 for a big enough cup, was a very fair value. PRO TIP Because Sweet Claude's is in the Ball and Socket Art Complex there are many sections within the complex to park your car. But only park in front of Sweet Claude's if you plan on staying there for no more than a half hour. Visitors to the rest of the complex or the Farmington River Trail should leave those precious spots to the ice cream afficionados!

Always loved the Bailey's ice cream. Hoping they bring it back. They have lots of flavors but…read moreBailey's was the best