50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Hamden

“This was my first time at Wentworth’s, and I’m so glad a friend recommended it—especially because they offer dog-friendly ice cream! It was my pup’s 8th birthday, and I couldn’t find a place that felt special enough until I heard about Wentworth’s. The team at the counter was amazing—so friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited when they heard it was her big day. My dog devoured her birthday treat (tail wags of approval!), and my mom and I were equally impressed. She had the chocolate chip raspberry and I had the peanut butter Oreo—both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, creamy, and just hit the spot. We left with full hearts and full stomachs. We’ll definitely be back very soon. Thanks, Wentworth’s, for making our celebration so sweet!“

“Delicious ice cream from a local and highly community oriented source. Kelly and her staff are wonderful and the ice cream is so good!“

“I love this ice cream place it is great place for friends and family!!“

“We went to Micro Creamery this weekend and it was delightful! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the ice cream. Good customer service is hard to find these days! The ice cream was delicious! They had several flavors to choose from. It was hard to decide on just one. The atmosphere is modern and cute! You can take a selfie pic with family and friends by the Ice Ice Baby back drop. Def recommend! We will be back! 😊“

“Ice cream is very good but my wife and I have been here 2X and our order was messed up each time.“

“Tried this place for the first time last night, and it was delicious! I had the Dubai Chocolate flavor — you taste pistachio in one bite, coconut in the next, and chocolate in another — a perfect blend of flavors, yum!! My husband had the banana flavor and loved it. Generous portions & reasonable prices Also shoutout to the young employees! We were there at 9:15 pm and it was still busy, but all the staff were smiling & positive & friendly! 😊 Cute old-fashioned decor inside, a few benches outside. Will definitely be back!“

“Great milk shake and friendly service.“

“Not only is this ice cream shop serving amazing treats that are delicious with great service, but now they have a Food Truck to serve the yummy ice cream as well. We got the Scoopys Truck for our daughter’s birthday party as she loves their ice cream. It was a huge hit with everyone there and as always the service was great!! Highly recommend hiring them for your birthdays, corporate events etc! Thank you Scoopys!“

“The best soft serve ice cream I have ever had! I have to go every week!“

“I love this ice cream place it is great place for friends and family!!“

“I highly recommend Jennifer's Ice Cream! Not only do they have a large selection of tasty ice creams, but they also have dairy-free Italian Ice for me! Look no further if you're after a yummy treat with a reasonable price tag!“

“We purchased an ice cream cake for our daughter’s birthday and it was beautiful and delicious! They were extremely accommodating with my daughter’s picky taste! Highly recommend using them for your next cake 😊“

“My family and I absolutely love this Crumbl location in North Haven! The staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and patient, which makes every visit a great experience. The cookies are always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this spot!“

“Was tons of fun! Definitely will be going back!“

“Every bite was delicious!“

“Went there yesterday with my brother( he had his Vietnam Vet hat on) and a worker paid for his ice cream… thank you!“

“We go every year, such a small but beautiful place and the owner is awesome, the kids love the ice cream.“

“Best DQ in CT the ice cream is just different here the texture and taste is way better, the toppings are always generous and they actually fill the cup over the top so you definitely get what you pay for here. The employees are always polite and always get the orders correct.

Parking: There’s like 15 parking spots there is 1 handicap spot but no matter where you park you’ll be close to the building.

Kid-friendliness: Great for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: You can get here no problem with a wheel chair“

“An ice cream shop near Yale Old Campus, sourcing dairy products from a local farm that originated in 1868.

Peach: A seasonal flavor, my absolute favorite. Late July is peach season, and the sweet aroma of peaches blends beautifully with the natural richness of milk. The first taste is the sweet and sour peach, with fruit pieces bursting like popping boba, followed by a rich and mellow fruity aroma that instantly transports you to an orchard. All of this is built on a rich and natural milk base.

Butter Pecan: A spontaneous choice. Overall, it's slightly salty within the milky flavor, with pecan nuts as a topping, making it a rather full-bodied one. Fortunately, it's not too sweet, so it's not cloying, and the slight saltiness adds a nice touch. I thought it was just okay, but my parents loved it.

Sweet Cream Chocolate Chip: Apparently their signature flavor. The sweet cream wasn't actually too sweet, but the cream was very rich and fragrant; the real sweetness came from the chocolate chips, which burst in your mouth with every chew, and even just a sample was slightly cloying.

The staff were very friendly, proactively offering recommendations and samples. Taking a break with ice cream while strolling around campus and the art gallery is definitely a great experience.“

“The staff is always friendly and the black cherry soft serve us the best“

“Best cannoli I've ever had. And wonderful pizza, quiche, and pastries. My espresso place every weekend morning.“

“I think it’s mentioned that they have the best ice cream in the state, which is definitely the case! The winner for me and my wife is the pumpkin ice cream, only available in the fall. It’s a winner every time, but all their other flavors taste great!“

“Delicious ice cream and milkshakes!“

“I would like to share my recent experience at Saray Bakery. A couple of days ago I placed my order over the phone and went to pick up on Thursday. There was a mistake with my order and it wasn’t ready. The employees seemed very apoplectic and told me to please give them 15 minutes and they will fix it. Even tho I was really in a rush i decided to wait. The ladies at the counter were so hospitable that you couldn’t be mad at them. The offered me a free coffee and 2 cookies. One lady came over to apologize again and explained the situation while the other lady worked on my order. They make my order quickly and put in another free pastry to go. That was so nice! At the end it’s not the mistake that matters it’s how they handled it and how they made me feel! Thank you lovely ladies at Saray Bakery I will be back :)“

“The food was delicious. I had big fried shrimp with 9 shrimp and the best onion rings ever ! Crispy and crunchy 💕“

“I love DQ & we just moved to North Haven & this DQ is literally a 30 second walk. I’m so excited“

“The best tasting pies!! Friendly staff, highly recommend.“

“Their new flavor banana pudding ice cream was delicious! Also liked there was a no sugar added ice cream that I could give my toddler to try.

Only wish they had some shaded seating outside since taking it to go would melt our ice cream.“

“I love this place. There r so many things in the menu u just wouldn't expect and it's all delicious. You also get big portions. The milkshakes are amazing. I always get takeout just because the seating area is small but it's still very nice.“

“Their teas are so good and refreshing, you can order your tea custom how you like,they have machine that shakes the drink quite vigorously to mix it well.I tried the Thai milk tea with bubbles and passionfruit green tea with mango popping. Both were very good 👍“

“Good good bueno delicious you have to try“

“The food and ice cream was delicious! also, friendly customer service will be back.“

“The Best Dairy Queen I have ever been too, friendly crew and a Great Owner, I will always support DQ in Cheshire ��“

“Love their ice cream 🍨 ,my granddaughter 💕 it 🥰🥰😂“

“Popcentric recently came to a back to school event we had. The kids and adults all loved the popsicles! It was a great alternative treat to have.“

“It was my first time going. Very clean. I got welcomed with a smile and got the workers assistant to show me what I needed to do. I will be going back.“

“productos innovador y una excelente atención“

“Lisa, Kayla and the team were awesome creating 75 ice cream cupcakes for my grandsons 3rd Birthday party. They were decorated perfectly with the Disney Cars theme of Lightening McQueen. The adults were so impressed having something unique and the kids were excited having a Lightening McQueen treat… thank you for adding that special touch to our party.“

“Cupcakes are very good. Not too much topping and cake is moist. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!“

“I'm originally from Texas and I was raised on food this good and well prepared, but usually you had to be invited to a Sunday cookout with your buddy and their 50 closest relatives for this level. The service is great, the food comes out quick and fresh, the flavors are top notch and very authentic for South Texas/ Northern Mexico. We've been twice and we're excited that we've found actual Mexican cuisine up here. Who would have thought Wallingford would have such a gem! Wallingford is for Foodies I'm quickly finding out.“

“Me and my fur children adore you guys❤️“

“I've been going here for years. Best place with the best people. Try it yourself you'll love it.“

“This was a delightful Friendly's and one of the best I have ever been to. The food was great and the happy ending sundae just perfection. Our waitress was super friendly and efficient. The cost was extremely reasonable. Wish there was one of these closer to where I live. Thanks for a great experience and keep up the good job !“

“They made the most beautiful cake for my mom's 99th birthday. Living out-of-state made organizing her birthday party difficult, but Dairy Queen made the cake part go easy. A little late with the review, but huge thanks.“

“Absolutely amazing!!! The staff are always extremely nice and quick!! It is very clean. Sometimes there can be a line but it's worth it and at no fault of anyone, everyone wants the ice cream!! I would recommend Cold Stone. They also have cakes in stock or you can special order them which is great.“

“I tell you what, Milkcraft better not EVER come to my town, because I will be 800 pounds. This bubble waffle cone is pure genius. The creativity is alive in this joint, and whoever is coming up with these ice cream ideas needs a raise. I absolutely recommend coming a couple times, just so you can enjoy all the different things they offer.“

“Fresh warm delicious cookies that taste like they literally just got out of the oven. What more could you ask for??? Yummy!“

“Mmm mmm mmm!!! I got the strawberry blonde, my husband got the founders favorite, both were absolutely delicious. Fun to watch them mix the ice cream on the cold stone and the flavor combos were great! Definitely want to come back to try another signature creation!“

“Today was our first time in a Shake Shack Restaurant. Ordering was a quick process and our food was ready within a good 10 minutes or so? I ordered the Smoke Shack Double with French Fries and a 50/50 Lemonade/Iced Tea. My fiancé ordered a 6 piece of Chicken Bites….Hot, Juicy and Delicious. The Smoke Shake Double is my added to my personal list of “Favorite Burgers” 1. Five Guys Orange 2. Shake Shack New Haven 3. Prime 16 Orange 4. Prime Burger Ridgefield“

“The frozen yogurt was good, though it was a bit more frozen and firm than other places I have been to. The store was very clean and nothing gross stood out. The service was average overall, but they were ready and when it came time to check out. The best part of the shop was definitely the atmosphere and decor. It is the nicest looking frozen yogurt place I have been to. Prices were about average compared to other frozen yogurt shops. Overall, it is a solid spot I would visit again.“