With warmer weather here, it somehow always feels like the perfect time for ice cream! Whether you need an after-school treat, a weekend activity, or are just in the mood for something sweet, check out our favorite ice cream spots in the area!
Westport
Cold Fusion – Westport
Great local spot on downtown Main Street; enjoy delicious gelato outside on Adirondack chairs on a warm sunny day, or sticky summer night!
MOMU – Westport
MOMU offers freshly made artisanal ice cream with locally sourced ingredients. Their menu features scoops, house-made cones, pints, and milkshakes, crafted with a focus on quality and creativity. Visit them at Riverside Avenue!
Sunny Daes – Westport
Located right on Riverside Avenue (near downtown), Sunny Daes offers Connecticut’s Own Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato & Yogurt. They are known for their delicious mix-in ice creams and milkshakes!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream – Westport
Located right in Bedford Square downtown, Van Leeuwen offers a fun variety of flavors, and a traditional ice cream experience! You will not be disappointed.
Westport Ice Cream Shoppe (formerly Carvel) – Westport, Norwalk
Westport Ice Cream Shoppe (formerly Carvel) is a local favorite! Though it’s no longer Carvel, they still have all of the same mix-in treats, and cakes everyone loves! They are best known for their soft serve ice cream and ice cream cakes!
Outside of Westport
16 Handles – Fairfield
Join 16 Handles for dessert after dining in town or grab some refreshing soft serve after a day on the beach. They offer 16 rotating flavors with endless toppings as well as delicious milkshakes and smoothies!
Ashley’s Ice Cream – Hamden
All natural, fresh ingredients lead to naturally the best ice cream! Of course we don’t stop there, whipped cream is whipped fresh in the store everyday, along with fresh baked waffle cones and our famous Bittersweet hot fudge made with all the highest quality chocolates.
Big Dipper – Prospect
Known for its homemade ice cream in classic and creative flavors.
Buttonwood Farms – Griswold
Not only famous for their ice cream, but also for their sunflower display in July. (Open from March 1 to October 29).
Brendan’s 101 – Rowayton
We can’t get enough of this local, all-natural ice cream shop. There is something about enjoying ice cream while enjoying the picturesque views of nautical Rowayton.
Gofer – Darien
This bright and family-friendly spot serves up small-batch ice cream in a wide variety of flavors, along with creamy soft serve, frozen yogurt, shakes, and other classic dessert favorites!
Swirl – New Canaan
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering a wide selection of flavors and toppings, with pricing based on weight!
Dairy Queen – Fairfield
An oldie but a goodie! Enjoy a decadent blizzard, sundae, banana split, or even some fro-yo as a lighter treat.
Deborah Ann’s – Ridgefield
Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe is located in downtown Ridgefield and features fun homemade chocolates and ice cream, bulk candy, and nostalgic gifts for all ages.
Ferris Acres Creamery – Newtown
Quaint, seasonal farm stand serving house-made ice creams, shakes & sundaes in creative flavors.
Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato – New Canaan
Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato has been offering customers in New Canaan a rotating list of about 60 flavors (up to 22 flavors are available at a given time), which are all made on the premises by owner Ms. Mazzoneggo in batches no larger than a gallon and a half.
Heibecks Stand – Wilton
All Natural Ice Cream and Specialty Sundaes to write home about! Heibeck’s is also known for their burgers and shakes!!
Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop – Newtown
For the best homemade ice cream in Newtown, look no further than Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop, a vintage American ice cream shop located in the center of Newtown.
Il Bacio – Danbury
Along with homemade ice cream, Il Bacio also makes its own waffle cones, hot fudge, caramel, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandwiches.
Milkcraft – Fairfield
Trendy creamery serving artisanal ice cream frozen with liquid nitrogen in Hong Kong bubble cones.
Mr. Frosty’s – Norwalk
Mister Frosty’s believes in rich flavors, real ingredients, and a big assortment of toppings. Locals line up at this seasonal window-serve spot for soft-serve cones & ice cream sundaes.
Oggi Gelato – Norwalk, Fairfield
Gelato and Waffle Shoppe in Norwalk and downtown Fairfield!
Plasko’s – Trumbull
Plasko’s serves Ultra Premium Homemade Ice Cream & Italian Ices which are made fresh daily on premises using only the highest quality ingredients.
Rich’s Farm Ice Cream Shop – Oxford
The ice creamery is part of a wonderful farm where you can snack while checking out the cows.
Saugatuck Sweets – Fairfield
Saugatuck Sweets offer a wide selection of ice cream and other sweet treats. The Fairfield location provides a family-friendly environment and is well-regarded for its welcoming staff and delicious offerings
Scoops of Wilton – Wilton
Find the flavor that satisfies your sweet tooth at Scoops, both an Ice cream and candy shop in Wilton.
Shortt’s Farm – Sandy Hook
Brand new in 2024, offering The Big Dipper’s homemade ice cream with a bucolic view of goats, gardens, and ride-on toys for the kids.
Stew Leonard’s – Norwalk and Danbury
Yes, we know this is a mecca for fresh produce and animatronics of singing cows and bananas, but they also serve some pretty tasty frozen custard, aka really yummy soft-serve ice cream.
Sweet Ashley’s – Norwalk
Sweet Ashley’s has been family-owned and operated for over 20 years. Offers homemade ice cream, cakes, sorbet, fro-yo, milkshakes, and sundaes.
MilkShake Factory – Darien
Handspun milkshakes, homemade ice cream, and gourmet chocolates, plus non-dairy treats, chocolate covered strawberries, and more!
Tabitha’s Ice Cream – Fairfield
Tabitha’s is a great spot for your Instagram photoshoot while satisfying your sweet tooth. They serve amazing flavors of Praline’s Own Made Ice Cream, which is super delicious.
Timothy’s Ice Cream – Black Rock/Bridgeport
Each week Timothy’s offers between 12-20 total flavors of ice cream, yogurts, and sorbets. All of their flavors are homemade at their store location with care and creativity.
Walnut Beach Creamery – Milford
“All our ice cream, sorbets and many of our toppings are made in our kitchen. Our flavors change all the time, and we make small batches of ice cream. We hope it’s an opportunity to try something different and find a new favorite.”
Wells Hallow Creamery – Shelton
Wells Hollow offers over 40 flavors of ice cream! Come by to enjoy your favorite cup, cone, milkshake, or sundae, and enjoy our farm animals!