31 Best Ice Cream Shops near East Hartford

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

“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“

“I had lunch at Vernon Friendly’s The food was good and the waitress was friendly. She did a great job. I did notice that it took some time to get the food. But the service was great and I will definitely be going there to have lunch there again.“

“Amazing Experience Service Was Great I Got Everything I Want And More Ice Cream Was Delicious Topping As Well Everything Fresh Got The Nachos They Did Not Disappoint And A Strawberry Sundae We Were Very Pleased 🥰“

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

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

“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.“

“Delicious 😋
The person working was very helpful & nice. I asked if they make the ice cream and she said yes, they make it at another locstion and bring it there. I got a 2 scoop Sunday with toasted almond & maple walnut ice cream, hot fudge, and real whipped cream.
There are many toppings to choose from.
They whip the whipped cream for your order, next time I'll ask for it without sugar because it was too sweet, but still good.
I took half of it home for later 👍🍨🍦
They also have cakes & pies & other types of treats.
Very good 🍨“

“I get together with a few friends there 2 or more times a week for ICE CREAM. I personally like the Zenblnd Nor'easter.“

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

“large assortment of flavors including seasonal ones.“

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

“Legendary!! Forever a Manchester staple! Recently on their website and can’t believe everything that they have to offer: weddings, parties, graduations desserts in bulk …you can always get some of their favorites at Highland Park market in Manchester…I recommend a chipwich …Im sure most people would but also their spumoni slices, so good!“

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

“Best ice cream in the area. Spacious grounds to meet a large group of people. Friendly staff.“

“Cookies are always good here, albeit a little pricey. Unfortunately, they can't GIVE you a receipt...it has to be texted or emailed, which is rather inconvenient. But at least they didn't add a tip onto my credit card, like they did at the Crumbl Cookie location in New York City (Chelsea) yesterday! And I had to remind him that I paid for
a Chocolate Milk with my order, too, which he forgot.“

“Always a great place to go since the beginning of time one of the only carvel still standing at least in my area place has been around since I was a kid I'm still serving up the greatness took a picture of this one it is the vanilla with coconut if you like to buy chocolate ice cream it gives the same texture just without the chocolate and pistachio check out the photos give him a heart so that way people know where to go to get the greatest ice cream in the area of Vernon Connecticut“

“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!“

“Rita's is a staple of amazing custard, and nothing quite matches it. But guys, please hire more staff. It hurts to watch a new hire struggle with a massive line because of staffing shortages. She was doing amazing, by the way - the problem lies with management.“

“The girl that was working today 17/ September 2025, at 6:30pm was so nice and kind to me, she made my first experience at a Ben and Jerry’s very good and I plan to come back! She deserves a raise and she’s very sweet and was very quick with making my order, she was also very patient when I asked for a few samples since I’d never been here before!! 10/10“

“When ever I want some delicious and healthy juices I always thing of Chrissy. I buy bulk but they never last too long I drink most of it in no time. It’s just that delicious 😋 especially the Mango Pineapple one of my favorites“

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

“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.“

“Absolutely the best frozen yogurt I’ve ever had! I love that they offer low fat and sugar free options, perfect if you’re looking for something lighter. The cheesecake flavor was my favorite, so creamy and delicious! Tons of topping choices too. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Treats so good, my friends and I drove 11 hours just to come sample the things we can’t have shipped! Lovely owner as well!“

“I love coming here. My go to order is the egg and cheese wrap with peppers and onions and the vegetable wrap. The workers are all very nice, patient, and friendly. I highly recommend them. The taste is fresh, healthy, not salty or anything like that, which is very important to me. Shout out to Axa for waiting after hours for me to collect my order because I was stuck in traffic ❤️“

“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!“

“So glad we finally tried Robb's today! We LOVED it! ICE CREAM, made there, was excellent! Very creamy. Great mouth feel. NO crystallization. Many interesting varieties. Prices were very fair. $6 for 2 scoops in a yummy waffle cone was very good. People were very nice as well. Great price for all kinds of pumpkins too.“

“The kids love the ice cream. Employees are always attentive and the ice cream cakes are really 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 (-:“

“The staff at this location is so friendly and helpful!! Ally made my daughter and me the most amazing cake for our staycation!!“