11 Best Ice Cream Shops near Essex

“Very kind service took care of us right as they where about to close very sweet Abby and charlotte are such fantastic employees who always show kindness even when they get small tips they are still amazing if I owned a icecream store I would poach them immediately, they made my night 100X better they were so fantastic that they got tipped $5 for there fantastic service. Would give sweet P's 10 out of 5 starts if I could, they deserve a raise for how polite they where.“

“Just tried the vegan chocolate and vegan lemon blueberry. May I just say they were both outstanding...creamy, rich and delicious. Well done Honeycone Cream Co. 🥰 I will definitely be a repeat customer. Husband had a vanilla milkshake and he said it was really good.“

“Very BEST Dairy Queen in the whole world!!!! ❤️🍦❤️“

“Exceptional. Kids loved it as did us“

“Yesterday my friend and I stopped in after a performance at the Goodspeed . What a charming little place full of all kinds of delicious confections. Not only was the ice cream yummy, and we sampled several, but the young girl named Sydni working there was so friendly and accommodating and we enjoyed our stay immensely because of her as well as the tasty ice cream. Thank you Sydni for all your recommendations, we ended up with the 4 scoop sampler, which was delicious. You made our visit for ice scream a wonderful experience.“

“We frequent this spot during the summer months and the ice cream is good. Was disappointed last evening though as staff seemed in a hurry and a bit rude. One thing that should be address is the massive spider and bugs above where you stand to wait for your order . A good power wash would be good!! Love the ice cream though“

“I rarely take the time to write reviews, but The James Pharmacy in Old Saybrook is absolutely worth sharing.
I honestly can’t remember having a sandwich anywhere in Connecticut that comes close to the quality, generous portions, and incredible combinations they put together here. Everything tastes fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and just plain delicious.

And the pastrami… WOW. Hand-cut and made in-house, it is truly something special. It’s the kind of pastrami you keep thinking about after you’ve finished your sandwich!

But it’s not just sandwiches. They also have an amazing selection of provisions, including beautiful steaks and other quality products that make it easy to put together a fantastic dinner at home. Oh, and their house-made ice cream is great too!

At this point, The James Pharmacy has become my go-to spot for dinner — I’m there at least three times a week! That says everything about how much I enjoy this place.

If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and stop in. Whether you’re grabbing a sandwich, picking up provisions for dinner, or looking for something special, this shop is a gem. Highly, highly recommended!“

“My favorite shop on Main Street. Soft serve Flavors are delicious and they rotate them so always something new to try. Always a tough decision on toppings because so many to choose from. And if I only want a small serving that’s all I can get. I control my serving size. Totally love their quality soft serve, the cleanliness of the shop and the fabulous staff.“

“I've been going to this dairy queen for more than 40 years and I still think its one of the best in the network. It the tipefecation of what an ice cream store should be like, from fun summer crowds to solid customer service a great example is that we roll in at 8:59 place 7 complex orders and the two guys behind the counter didn't bat an eye. They got the job done with fun humor and a smile. Thank you to the team that has made this dairy queen location the highlight of my childhood, as well as my children's childhood. This is where yummy and happy memories are made, that last a lifetime!“

“Literally the best experience getting ice cream. Confusing rambunctious family of 8 different runs of cards, changes of mind, waiting for the whole group to arrive....all while the ice cream creator smiled and stayed patient. THANK YOU for an awesome experience.“