35 Best Ice Cream Shops near East Hartford

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

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

“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“

“Best ice cream around town! We moved to the area last year and discovered this spot while driving one day. We visited once and never stopped coming back. My family and I get our sweet treats from here at least once a week. We love it so much we wish they were open all year round ☺️ but nonetheless we look forward to coming here during the summer months. If you do decide to stop by, try their seasonal apple crumb caramel ice cream. It tastes just like an apple cider donut. You won’t be disappointed.“

“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.“

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

“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 🥰“

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

“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.“

“First time visitor, the selection is great and the service was excellent. They have custom cakes, dog friendly treats, and generous portions. Ice cream tasted fresh and the area was clean. Would definitely come by again when craving ice cream in the Kensington area!“

“The service is incredible, Madison helped me understand all the allergies and recommended some cookies for me to try, while doing all of this it looked like she was alone but didn't rush me and let me take the time I needed. After I ordered and she went to get my cookies it looked like she was doing everything behind the counter at once and it looked fantastic. Will come back again“

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

“large assortment of flavors including seasonal ones.“

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Oh baby this isn't just fun for the kiddies! Parents love it too. Love that vanilla frozen yogurt and they have peanut butter, chocolate and Reeses peanut butter cups. Its like the friendly's penutbutter ice cream. But with yogurt. It was FIRE 🔥 just frozen!

Place has plenty of parking, also is in a shopping center that has a lot of other shopping options. Its really in a great location!“

“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!)“

“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“

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

“We love Rita’s and enjoy both the custard and Italian ice. We visit the Farmington location often and have always had a great experience. However, whenever we come to this location, the floor is consistently sticky. I’m not sure if it’s due to the cleaning products being used or if residue is being left behind, but it’s something we’ve noticed on every visit. Other than that, the treats are always delicious, and we enjoy coming here.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 (-:“

“Very good food and a really friendly waiting staff.
However they dont accept credit cards.
I can say that they have easily lost hundreds in patronage from me over that past year simply because they only accept cash.
I cant count the amount of times I have passed by and haven't stopped because I didn't have cash.
Its unfortunate.“

“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!“

“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“

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