Great place to stop for ice cream in downtown Hartford with the kiddos. The servers are always so…read morefriendly and happy to talk. And they are generous with their scoops. So if you're looking to beat the summer heat, come down, grab a cone, shake, smoothie, slushie, or other frozen treats. And they now have a new seating area inside if it's too hot out so you can eat your ice cream without it running down your arm.

It was my first time getting ice cream from Capital Ice Cream, and I've been kicking myself for not…read moretrying it sooner. First of all, this place is so cute! They are small, but downstairs they have super cute and colorful seating arrangement. The inside is filled with chalk walls of all of their delicious offerings. I got the Mocha Cappuccino flavor. This blew my mind with how accurate this was to its name, and how insanely tasty it was! If you enjoy coffee, there's no way this flavor would disappoint you! This flavor is vanilla based, with the tastiest layer of mocha, then the syrup on top made it so much more coffee. This isn't overpowering coffee at all. It is such a balanced and delicious flavor. Don't sleep on Capital Ice Cream, try their ice cream, you'll be dreaming about the next spoonful!

"Well, I did not think the girl could be so cruel And I'm…read morenever going back to my old school" (Steely Dan) Old School and classic- that's the vibe Emrey's does so well. They are a "vintage-chic soda bar" with definite nostalgic vibes from the 1950's, or even earlier. Want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, milkshake, soda floats, ice cream sundae, banana split, or maybe a boozy ice cream or coffee drink? Well, belly up to their long soda counter, hop on a bar stool, and let your inner Fonzie go wild. You'll love their pastel pink, black and white color scheme, and you'll sure love their charm and hospitality. You won't see a zillion ice cream flavors on the menu, just the most basic varieties beyond vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. We ordered two Malt Frappes ($11 each), one Classic Vanilla and one Pistachio. They both came with whipped cream and a cherry, and my Pistachio was garnished with pistachio pieces in the frappe and atop the whipped cream. They were excellent, cold, thick, refreshing, frozen comfort food at its best and oh so nostalgic. Reminded me of the shakes we used to get t Howard Johnson's a lifetime ago. And the portions were pretty big, our server Gwen poured whatever wouldn't fit into our glasses into a plastic cup for us. Definitely worth a stop on your next visit to downtown Hartford.

Emrey's had been on my radar for a while. The shop is soo cute perfect for photo ops with the cute…read morepink decor and old school vibes ! Not to mention they have a speakeasy in the back behind the Photobooth ( yes a photobooth !!) I l got the s'mores hot chocolate and it was delicious ( I'm still think about it) Can't wait to go back and try something else !

The little farm is so cute. Great place to get a quick sweet treat in Bloomfield. Parking can be a…read morebit challenging if they are busy. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there an enough parking and got my ice cream. There is a lady that sits in the front to take your order. The establishment takes both cash and card. Once you place your order, you head to the window to pick up your ice cream. There is so many flavors but my favorite hard ice cream is the toasted almond. So of course I needed to get a pint to take home. I also got me a simple vanilla soft serve for the car ride. I love coming by here when I'm around the area.

Clearly incredible, because there were cars and people everywhere. They took our order while…read morewaiting in the line and they have the order process down to a science. We barely made it to the window and our ice cream was already ready. Simple menu but lots of hard ice cream options and HUGE portions. I went with the vanilla soft serve with sprinkles and it was pretty good. No frills, just good ice cream and good service. I was surprised by the fact that it has actual animals on the farm and was fun to see the birds and alpacas. Perfect for large groups and kids. Go close out a warm night here!

My son took me to Milkcraft while we were walking around West Hartford. Here are the things I said,…read morein order: "I'm not really hungry, but you can get something." "Oooh, it looks cool in here...smells yummy, too!" "These flavors! Okay, maybe I'll get something...but what?!" "Bourbon breakfast, please!" I had to end the quotes here because I'm sure some unholy sounds came out as I ate some of the best ice cream I've ever had. I say some of the best because I tried all of my family members' flavors and they were all winners. Also, we live in Connecticut, where there is a lot of great ice cream. Anyway, go to Milkcraft. Long lines? Probably. Expensive? Kind of, but you very much get what you pay for...a transcendent ice cream experience with flavors you won't find elsewhere.

Since they removed their liquid nitrogen mixers, they have really gone down hill…read more The inside just looks dirty and not attractive any more. It's as slow as it was waiting for the liquid nitrogen. The staff seemed more interested in chatting with their friends than taking care of orders. The mexican churro ice cream had a nearly toxic level of cinnamon. It went from a "try once" recommendation to a "would recommend against"

I heard about this company and thought it was only a food truck; I was pleasantly surprised to find…read more a stand located in the science museum.This location we visited was inside the museum at the entrance located in the Mortenson Riverwalk Plaza. There is no fee to enter. The owners renovated a 1976 ice cream truck and brings it to events like weddings, corporate events, Anniversaries, etc. They have a fleet of vehicles that serves ice cream; some of these can be rented for events too, for example, a party trailer. They offer cups, cones, and ice cream sandwiches called Chillwiches. I had the Cookie Monstah Chillwich; this was huge! Vanilla ice cream with cookie dough, chocolate drizzle, in between two large chocolate chunk cookies. It was amazing and I couldn't finish it because it was so large. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. Overall, a very delicious ice cream and I highly recommend.

For those of you who have kids and enjoy the ice cream truck in Glastonbury, well then, you are…read moregoing to love to find out that they have a location right inside the Connecticut Science Center. Blue Chip makes probably the best ice cream sandwiches that I've ever had. Most recently, with my latest visit, I got the Cookie Monstah. I'm not kidding when I say that the cookie itself used on either end to make the sandwiches are AWESOME, and the ice cream itself is also very good. At this location, they carry all the popular flavors in to-go plastic containers. You can also get a cup or cone of their ice cream instead (like my daughter did), but to me, their uniqueness comes from those sandwiches. I'd highly recommend incorporating this ice cream stop into your visit to the Connecticut Science Center. Pick this over a grinder/sub next store.

Add 'Get a scoop at Kilwin's" to your Summer Bucket List!…read more Food: Absolutely decadent! I got a scoop of Two Berry Pie ("Vanilla-flavored ice cream, strawberry, blueberry & sugared pie crust") in a cup and the little got Lemon Sorbetto! Both were rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Kilwin's offers a sample so you can actually taste before you decide, which is a major win. It was a tough decision, but I will be back for the Cake Batter. The cones are made fresh in-house and smell divine. Beyond ice cream, there's a whole lineup of treats dipped in chocolate: pretzels, Oreos, marshmallows, you name it. Sweet tooth? Handled. Diet? Not. Service: Everyone was super friendly and patient, even with a line. You can tell they actually enjoy working there, which makes the whole experience feel even sweeter. Atmosphere: It's more of a grab-and-go setup, like just a candy store that sells ice cream not an ice cream shop, so there's no indoor seating but right outside there are plenty of benches in downtown West Hartford. The area is busy, walkable, and perfect for a side of people-watching. The quality is top-tier, the flavors are spot-on, and everything feels like a treat because it is. Worth every penny. 10/10 recommend for locals and visitors too.

Decide to drop by kilwins for dessert for the first time while I was in West Hartford center . Came…read morein thinking we would get fudge . But then we discovered they have ice cream as well! I tried the marshmallow s'more ice cream which was amazing ! Igor a small scoop with hot dude , caramel and Oreo crumbs and it was AMAZING !! Im obsessed ! My husband got the pecan ice cream which was also amazing .. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ice cream options! After getting our ice cream we walked around the center and enjoyed the weather and the ice cream! Perfect day ! Can't wait to be back and try some more flavour ! P.s the ice cream was soo good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it !

Love a diner. Today's order -…read more Chicken BLT w skinny fried Hamburger with GF bun Peppermint chip ice cream Clam chowder Cornbeef Sandwich Everybody enjoyed their meal. It was extremely quiet on a Wednesday night. Some days it's packed. I do like to be able to sit at the table and play Pokémon because there's three stops and one gym. lol.

Typical diner food, their hot fudge is outta this world, it's soooo good, highly recommend getting…read moretheir petite sweet treat sundae as a dessert after your meal. I've had their rocky road (delicious) and s'mores. Slightly higher prices than other diners but worth a visit for the ice cream.

I haven't been to Dairy Queen in such a long time! I guess they don't turn the blizzards upside…read moredown anymore though? Lame lol I got a medium chocolate caramel and pecan blizzard and it was more than enough. Next time I'd opt for the small, I'd rather have a little less than feel like I have to finish more than I want to. Quick service.

Dairy Queen has their free ice cream day for the first day of spring. Service was good. Cashier was…read morefriendly and very attentive. Place is small but kept clean and wasn't overcrowded.

There was only 4 flavors working and they were only accepting cash but the worker wasn't telling…read moreanyone until they already made their cups. The items in the cold case was running low or out and again the worker wasn't refilling or doing anything besides playing on his phone.

Great idea in a great area to be able to walk around on a nice day. The selection right now is…read morefairly limited to about 6 flavors and a somewhat small toppings selection of fruits and things but maybe they will expand in the future. it's also not self serve as in other places but it's nice to be able to get some Froyo!