36 Best Ice Cream Shops near Darien

“I have been buying the buttermilk berry cornbread such a unique flavor. It’s so good. I’m so addicted to it. I’ve never tasted such a grape flavor in ice cream ever.“

“At first I thought what does a gopher have to do with ice cream. Then I looked down on my melting soft serve run down my firm hands. The stickiness of my fingers played out in my mind. I then Slowly took a lick of my ice cream, the soft serve vanilla with fudge suddenly expoloded in my mouth. My taste buds thanked me and I then thanked the girl at the counter for providing pleasure. Gopher I will be back and we will have our day again and many more to come.“

“I went to Shake Shack in Darien and I was impressed with the amazing service I got from a high-schooler named Kevin. His attention to detail and niceness stood out and really made my experience memorable. He was also great at making sure that his coworkers correctly made the food as I heard him yelling orders to them. The food was great, but the service from this gentleman made the visit exceptional.“

“It's like being in Italy and eating authentic gelato with EVERY visit to Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato in New Canaan! Grazie Nuccia!“

“Best ice cream in the US“

“Great little deli with many favorite foods & treats! Daily fresh food options are tasty. I got stuffed peppers, marinated squash salad, chicken cutlet with mushrooms & cheese. Nice selection of pickled vegetables & sauces. I will definitely be back soon!“

“Anna was so helpful and responsive in coordinating my daughter’s bday. They were also flexible and open to whatever we wanted to bring in to the store which was much appreciated. The kids had a great time and of course enjoyed their ice cream treats after dancing and crafts. Thank you Cups n’ Cones!“

“Fun dessert treat! Recommend pistachio and dark chocolate sea salt combo. Delish! Looking forward to coming back.“

“Our family loves it here! The ice cream is good and it’s a convenient location for us. The parking is unfortunately insufficient, but there’s plenty of spots in the plaza right next door and a safe sidewalk, making it a reasonable solution. The staff is always very friendly and the line moves quickly.“

“The ice cream is fine. The atmosphere is almost nonexistent as there is no place to sit inside. The employees are mostly just broke teenagers trying to make a buck, but it is what it is. They get the job done, not with a smile on their face, but they get the job done.“

“Great service, a consistently yummy treat every time. The youngish guy who writes Happy Birthday on our cakes is great.

1 star off for atmosphere because there is no bench/table to sit at. It’s bright and colorful and clean which is key. There’s always that one customer who gets huffy because he/she was skipped in line. Chill, man! It’s ice cream.

Dietary restrictions: They offer an offer an “oat milk” soft serve (!)“

“Ottimo 👏 lavoro . Gelato come in Italia“

“Great addition to North Stamford! Great service, staff & of course ice cream!“

“Amazing place! We had our daughter’s birthday party there and it was great! Sonny, the owner is so nice and helpful! I also love how clean it is! The frozen yogurt is amazing! Highly recommend!!“

“Just opened in New Canaan! I believe they are franchises. I can imagine the anxiety the owner must have opening in the pandemic! I am sure they will do great. My daughter was all excited to go here in day 1. Staff friendly, selection great and ice cream is great!“

“Ottimo 👏 lavoro . Gelato come in Italia“

“When my family and I came back from a day on the boat, we saw Cositas Ricas and decided to visit. Fresh fruit in ice cold drinks were exactly what we needed after swimming and sun. I tried their mangonada, a wonderful blend of sweet, tart, salt, and spice. We'll be back.“

“College Creamery served ice cream and shaved ice at an event I hosted in Stamford. They were fantastic! Communication was great, they were on time, everything was reasonably priced, and my guests were really pleased with all the choices. They were helpful and friendly as they served. I would totally recommend for a sweet treat at any event!“

“My wife and I were dining outdoors at a nearby restaurant, and we kept seeing people walking by with ice cream cones. My wife checked her smartphone and discovered there was this ice cream shop just past the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal, but we craved ice cream, so we had our dessert at Gofer's. I had a handmade waffle cone with chocolate and black raspberry chip ice creams. Very yummy! Gofers had soft serve ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream quarts to go, and more. It was a popular place on a Saturday evening. It's well worth a visit.“

“Excellent service great prices!“

“I loved the SWAMP flavor and my kid loved the MUD flavor. Was recommended to us by a sweet couple ahead in line waiting with us.“

“I recently visited Sunny Daes and tried the mango and coconut combo—it was absolutely delicious! The creamy coconut paired perfectly with the sweet, juicy mango, creating a refreshing tropical treat.

The barista was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I couldn’t resist getting some ice cream as a little treat for her smile! Overall, it’s a fantastic place with great flavors and lovely service. I’ll definitely be returning for more! Highly recommended!“

“Great Vibe! Delicious food and coffee!“

“I genuinely had the best soft serve of my life at gophers. I imagine that all soft serve dreams of being gophers. I got the coconut swirl. It wasn’t that coconut-y but it was perfectly sweet and so refreshing. My dad got the dairy free sorbet also, the blue raspberry one. It was amazing!! I cannot wait to go again.“

“Great ice cream and customer service!“

“Ice cream is the best!! Staff is always friendly!! ☺️“

“I recently visited Sunny Daes for the first time, and I was impressed by the quality of the ice cream. It was delicious and clearly made with care. However, the service didn't quite match up to the same standard. I understand that it can get busy, but it's important to maintain consistent and friendly customer service. Instead of feeling rushed to make a decision, a little more patience and attentiveness from the staff would greatly enhance the overall experience.“

“What a phenomenal staff! A special shout to Anthony and Ludy, it’s refreshing to see young teens, working so hard and out of trouble. The guys make the experience even better with their superb customer service.The cookies are delicious! A must try if you live in the area or just visiting.“

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“Always a line at the Dairy Queen. Also always good treats at the Dairy Queen!“

“Owner is a sweetheart. Everyone always treats my family with kindness in this shop. We come here all the time. The quiche with the zucchini is amazing and the jelly cookies are very fresh on Sunday mornings. The Greenwich location is also great. In fact, I needed a cookie platter delivered on Greenwich Avenue and her son went out in the pouring rain to deliver it on time. Great addition to Westport.“

“Loved it here as a little girl and still do. Just wish I could still go mini golfing just up the road.“

“Great coffee - delicious desserts! Also the service was top notch- so warm & attentive, I felt like I was at a family member’s house!!“

“My first Bubbly’s Bubble Tea. I was so excited! Got a slushy with cherry bobas. It was amazing!! So delicious and refreshing. I loved my slushy! I got a new favorite drink now and going back for more this weekend! Thank you Bubbly’s. You are a wonderful addition to Wall Street.“

“So a version ery good place for ice cream but takes very long and I wish it was bigger and had more seating.But the ice cream is very good just when you get a large it’s more of a medium large.Also sometimes when you get a large(gotta have it) the person won’t fill it as much and when my 6 year old cousin went here with me and asked for the biggest size the guy looked at her and me weirdly as if she wasn’t supposed to get the largest size.So 4 or 3 1/2 stars“