50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Berlin

“The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! Every flavor is rich, creamy, and packed with fresh taste. This is my kids' favorite place to go!

Definitely one of the best ice cream spots around, and it's even better knowing you're supporting a wonderful family-owned business. I'll definitely be back!“

“Delicious, farm fresh foods! Their ice cream is amazing. I would recommend this place all day, every day!“

“Chicken wings are DELICIOUS!! Definitely will eat here again.“

“Very friendly and what a great couple to host we hired them for our town football team as a pregame treat and their ice cream was phenomenal!!!! Highly recommend, looking forward to booking for my personal use in the near future. Ice cream is my weakness and they definitely pass the test .10/10“

“Amazing ice cream parlor! Was in the mood for a soft serve hot fudge sundae and Pat's did not disappoint. They have both soft serve and ice cream. Parking can be tight in the front but there's space around back. Some seating inside with plenty outside. What makes this space special is the people - always friendly and smiling!“

“The lemon ice is the best“

“Charming atmosphere and great owners/staff! Creamy homemade ice cream that’s well worth the trip! Great community supporter also.“

“BEST PLACE EVER!! Ice cream was my love but since going here, their Italian ice & gelato is my absolute FAV! Such an amazing hidden gem in Middletown, I usually buy pints to keep me happy through winter when they close. Great customer service, clean store inside, a variety of options, and they give you a lot for the cost. Vecchittos has my heart.“

“highly recommend , clean place and safe, very colorful decor inside.“

“The Course & Layout
​Classic & Challenging Design: Unlike modern, heavily commercialized rock-and-waterfall courses, Farmington is praised as a fantastic, traditional-style course. It features classic obstacles (like a spinning windmill, bridges, and water traps) blended with clever contours, slopes, and angles that test even experienced players.

​Condition: Reviewers consistently highlight that the property is immaculately clean and very well-kept, with lovely flowers, well-maintained carpets, and clean brickwork showing minimal wear.

​The Famous 19th Hole: Visitors love the signature bonus 19th hole feature. Instead of just retrieving the ball on 18, players take a final shot at the 19th hole for a chance to win a free game.

​🍦 The Ice Cream Parlor
​The Sweet Finish: Right alongside the course is their popular ice cream parlor, making it a quintessential summer stop. While some reviewers note it offers standard classic flavors rather than avant-garde creations, it remains a beloved tradition to grab a cone or dish after a round.

​⭐ General Review Consensus
​Pros: Beautiful, scenic landscaping; a genuinely challenging layout that is fun for adults and families alike; and a great overall classic mini-golf atmosphere.

​Cons/Things to Watch For: Because of its popularity and design, it can get busy during peak summer weekends, leading to some pacing wait times between holes. Some players note that the course relies on strict rules and specific group-size constraints during busy hours.
​Overall, it stands out as one of the staple miniature golf destinations in Connecticut
perfect for a date night, family outing, or a casual weekend activity.“

“I recently moved to Hartford not too long ago from Manchester, and this is the best Rita’s I’ve ever ordered from. Though I’ve never been in the store myself yet, they have been super accommodating and sweet through DoorDash. The management team is very kind! If they don’t have something they will let me know as soon as I place the order. All in all, please order from them. You won’t regret it.“

“Not only is this ice cream shop serving amazing treats that are delicious with great service, but now they have a Food Truck to serve the yummy ice cream as well. We got the Scoopys Truck for our daughter’s birthday party as she loves their ice cream. It was a huge hit with everyone there and as always the service was great!! Highly recommend hiring them for your birthdays, corporate events etc! Thank you Scoopys!“

“Creamy rich ice cream. Great portions. Great prices. Cute place to enjoy. Dog friendly. Kiddie size is more than enough for an adult. Smalls are huge! But I wish they would change up their flavors. Non chocolate, peanut butter and fruit types are bland and need a flavor immersion pop. The menu needs to add more flavors or change them up.“

“We purchased an ice cream cake for our daughter’s birthday and it was beautiful and delicious! They were extremely accommodating with my daughter’s picky taste! Highly recommend using them for your next cake 😊“

“I was having a party for my son and a guest was gluten and dairy free and wanted her to have something special too! I had seen this bakery on Facebook and live 5 mins away so it seemed a perfect opportunity to try. I purchased a chocolate zuchinni cake for the little girl and while there I grabbed an Oreo tres leche cake for myself. LET ME TELL YOUUUUUUU!!! That Oreo cake was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I will absolutely be back for treats here and will recommend them to anyone looking for something sweet, whether gluten free or not. Seriously, get here.“

“This place is an absolute find!!! Love the ice cream absolutely delicious 😋 😍 we will definitely be back. Loved the Strawberry Banana. Dubai Chocolate, and Mango Ice cream“

“Pleasant staff and Excellent ice cream. Many flavors and they are all equally good. Highly recommend!!!“

“large assortment of flavors including seasonal ones.“

“Omg it’s amazing! So excited to have for this wonderful place right around the corner from my work!“

“Delicious homemade ice cream and friendly service! I think the Cookie Monster is my favorite, or the toasted almond… they are all so good I really can’t decide. Definitely check this place out for a cool sweet treat.“

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Crumbl Cookies is excellent! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and full of flavor. I love how they have different flavors every week, and every cookie I’ve tried has been amazing. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the desserts are definitely worth it. Great experience overall — highly recommend!“

“The bestest ice cream by far. Friendly helpful staff, clean, fun, and will be open year round! The happiest place on earth is now on Main Street in Cromwell!!❤“

“Great ice-cream and friendly staff. I was here for their free cone day to benefit MS. There was a very long line but some of the staff was outside offering samples so it was kind of fun. Everyone was in a good mood and chatting. Staff passed out lists of flavor offerings so people could get in and out quickly. The line did move steadily. There was also a fabulous face painter there for the kids and a musician performing outside. We'll done!“

“Thank you so much for making our end of the school year and start of summer event in the neighborhood a great success!! We can’t say thank you enough to Dave for making our night so memorable. He took all the precautions to make a socially distant outdoor party comfortable, safe and seamless for our guests. Everyone enjoyed a great yummy treat! Nothing like Rita’s.“

“They are taking great precautions due to covid. Nice and clean. My grandchildren love it. ❤“

“Food is good like the new menu“

“Spectacular ! Only the very best here folks!“

“We enjoy visiting Praline’s as a family. The people are nice, the ice cream is delicious! It’s fun to visit the outdoor ordering window and sit at the tables onsite outside on warm summer nights. Haven’t been inside yet, but that’s an option too.“

“All I can say about Ryders ICE Cream is YAHOOOOO, YEAA, YUM YUM, LETS GO!“

“I’m literally only giving it 5 stars because the old owner Harvey was a good guy and very business savvy. He knew my name and what I always wanted. And he connected with his customers. And that kept a HUGE clientele.

The new owners don’t know my name and are unfriendly. They are not exactly cheap and I still support. It’s a nice spot in town. Residents in West Hartford frequent there. It would be nice for them to be friendly, adaptable, relatable, down to earth and get to know their regulars who support them.

I personally will try to continue to support.

Let’s hope it’s only up from here! (Please get to know your customers!)“

“Excellent burgers!! Large portions! And the thick cut chips were crunchy and flavorful!!“

“Great place to eat ice cream with your family ❤️“

“Great ice cream. Love this place“

“The snoballs are delicious! Love having a wide variety of non-dairy options. I tried the Piccadilly, the sour apple, and the Berry Nerdy, all very tasty!“

“The best tasting pies!! Friendly staff, highly recommend.“

“The ONLY ice cream I will eat!!! So good!!!!😊 🍦🍨🍧“

“Overall, Ben & Jerry’s is a great spot to stop by for a scoop of ice cream! it’s been a staple of W. Hartford Center for many years now, and I’m grateful that it’s maintained such a long-term presence. The staff are always friendly, kind, and very efficient! The price is a little steep, but so is everything in West Hartford these days.

Overall, there’s a good selection of ice cream! I consume only dairy free ice cream, and usually they will have at least 2 to 3 flavors. The selection of dairy ice cream flavors is more expansive, and they truly have something for everyone in terms of taste. Their shakes and smoothies also looked delicious as well!

Unfortunately, the line is usually extremely long in the summer. The last time I was there, in late June, the line stretched all the way out the door. There were only two employees working, and they seemed quite young. They were doing a wonderful job, but it looked like a lot to juggle. In the warmer months, it may be helpful to staff more people due to the sheer volume.

I wanted to mention something that occurred at my last visit that concerned me. The line was extremely long. The couple in front of us had two medium-large sheepdogs. The dogs were extremely anxious and nervous being in such a long line and in a small and cramped space. They were clearly not doing well. A staff member kindly asked the couple to bring the dogs outside. They were obviously not service dogs as they had no vest or badge and were clearly not trained to be calm in stressful situations. The couple then proceeded to lie and say they were service animals. The staff dropped it, but I feel that a sign may be helpful for the front door stating service animals only. It was uncomfortable to see these dogs in distress in such a small shop, they were whining and very anxious.

Just wanted to give my feedback! Keep up the good work (-:“

“Great small owned business! Ice cream was good and they pile it on! Variety of toppings and the smoothie was Amazing! They have sit down options and the customer service was 10 out 10. Will definitely be returning as it was a nice quick outing with the kiddos and they all enjoyed.“

“My 4 year old loves the toppings bar. It’s our family’s choice for a cold treat 🍦“

“Very friendly staff and fast service“

“I am not typically an ice cream girl… I go along for the ride… but lavender honey did not go to waste nor disappoint!! Beyond delicious and great staff!“

“best fresh vegetables and very good prices. In addition, a very kind, helpful, and honest staff.“

“We happened to come in on a busy night. Tina was our server. Her and the Manager were professional and handled the crowd with no problem. All our ice creams were perfect and it was still a pleasant environment even though every booth was full! Will definitely come back again“

“Absolutely Great and extremely cute ❤️“

“The kids love the ice cream. Employees are always attentive and the ice cream cakes are really good.“

“Rafael at the Newington location was great it was my first time there he was super helpful and the burger and fries were great the location was nice and clean great experience will be going again 5 stars“

“Nice chillin spot for friends and family. Late night 🍮“

“Always a fun place to grab some frozen yogurt! They have a good variety of flavors, and the toppings bar has tons of options, from candy and gummy frogs to fresh fruit and popping boba. The shop is clean, bright, and nicely kept. Great spot for a quick treat!“

“They are the best!!! Fresh food, super tasty and they are super friendly! I tried the poke bowl multiple times, açaí bowl and dragon fruit bowl. Awesome everytime ❤️“