40 Best Ice Cream Shops near Farmington

“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.“

“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.“

“Super friendly staff! A must see at westfarms, great gelato and smoothies made with real fruit! Great to go with your Sally’s to go
Slightly hidden behind pandoras construction, but they are located by nail tique, sweet galaxy, Sally’s apizza, and pandora“

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

“The best ice cream! Very unique flavors and best customer service“

“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.“

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

“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 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!“

“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 hand crafted ice creams and top notch service! Their crepes are also amazing, the chef is a wizard.“

“Stopped in today during a work break I deliver in the area and the ice cream was awsome. I had the graham central station it was spot on and one of the best graham ice creams I have had in Connecticut. I live in southington we have a few shops but nothing to this quality. It was well worth it. There prices are on the high side but what do you expect in Avon Connecticut lol. Nothing is cheap in Avon but all in all it was worth it. It was about 6 bucks for a small with sprinkles. The girl working was very nice and fast service also. Great work by this place I will return when back around for sure. Awesome excellent ice cream I recommend it to anybody from Avon or surrounding area.“

“Great Ice Cream. Going back on Thursday“

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

“large assortment of flavors including seasonal ones.“

“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.“

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

“Great dinner! Loved the new chicken mozzarella sandwich.“

“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.“

“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“

“Was a extremely fun experience, they have so many flavors and allow you to mix and match what you want, definitely 10/10 would recommend“

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

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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!“

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

“Amazing ice cream! I got the Cappuccino flavor on a cake cone. It tasted fresh and had just the right balance of cinnamon to coffee. If you go further into this charming shop, you’ll find some bites to eat. I tried the chicken bites and waffle fries. The service was quick and the food was fresh. Everyone who works here is very nice, and Chase was a pleasure to talk to. Will definitely be returning next time I visit Simsbury.“

“we went earlier this season with the kids.. fantastic...husband like the "extra thick" shake. grandchildren got kiddie cups with super generous portion. All portions were generous AND Delicious. tried to go again...but on days it wasn't open or too late. maybe this week! Nice,nice addition to our neighborhood.“

“The staff were very helpful and gracious! I loved the chai and pumpkin ice cream and wasn't sure which one to get, so the server suggested that I sample both. Both were amazing, but the pumpkin was my favorite 😍 I shared this gem with all my friends, and will definitely be back!“

“Very friendly staff and fast service“

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

“Despite the fact that my area has Friendly's Ice Cream, Foster's Ice Cream and Dairy Queen (all wonderful brands), we seem to gravitate to Carvel. The store smells remarkable (no fried food smell), the sheer simplicity of the menu (ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream) and they have the best soft-serve. Plus 2 for 1 sundaes on Wednesdays makes it a irresistible destination.“

“Top place, amazing staff who stand up to entitled midgets.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We had Ben and Jerry's Catering CT come as a surprise for my niece's graduation party and it was a massive hit! Our server was wonderful! The ice cream was delicious and the toppings were perfect and plentiful. We've had ice cream trucks in the past and this blew them out of the water! I highly recommend! 5 stars!“

“Great ice cream. Love this place“

“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!)“

“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 (-:“

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