49 Best Ice Cream Shops near New Canaan

“The tall brunette byth with gold earrings is the most helpful, thoughtful and patient employee. She let me try as many flavors as I wanted and gave perfect scoops. To say I'm obsessed is an understatement. If she's not there neither am I!“

“It's like being in Italy and eating authentic gelato with EVERY visit to Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato in New Canaan! Grazie Nuccia!“

“Amazing place !!! Sonny the owner is very kind and friendly 😊👌🏼I highly recommend this place, the frozen yogurt so delicious. 👍🏼 Love it 😍“

“Wow, I never thought I’d live to see the day when I’d taste something so delightful! At 82 years old, I walked into Gofer Ice Cream, unsure what to expect. My good friend Andrew liebau insisted I try a “banana split”—said I’d been missing out all my life. Well, I’ll be darned if he wasn’t right.

The handsome young man behind the counter was patient as I squinted at the flavors, though I had no idea what “cookie dough” or “rocky road” meant. In the end, I picked vanilla—simple, safe. But the moment that first spoonful melted on my tongue, I understood why folks go on about this treat. It was creamy, sweet, and softer than I imagined, like a little cloud of happiness.

I sat by the window, savoring every bite, watching children run by with their cones dripping in the sun. Maybe I waited too long to have ice cream, but I can tell you this—it won’t be my last time. Five stars, with all the joy of a new discovery“

“My favorite ice cream and chocolate in the world. Coconut ice cream amazing. Caramels are unbelievable. But, really, everything is great.“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Best ice cream in the US“

“TropiGlace is hands down the tastiest Ecuadorian ice cream spot in Stamford! The owner, Paola, is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I also had the BEST milkshake made by Silvia—absolutely delicious and perfectly done. Highly recommend this place for authentic flavors and great service!“

“We absolutely adore Sunny Daes of Norwalk and everyone who works there. It is the cleanest and friendliest place with the best ice cream in town. They are so kind to my kids and we pick this place over anywhere else around!!! We love you Sunny Daes!“

“The lemon sorbet is amazing. It’s a favorite in the Town Clerks office. Thanks Frank!!! Congrats!!!“

“We had such a great experience with Cups n Cones for our son’s 4th birthday. Anna was incredibly easy to work with and communication was seamless from start to finish.

She recommended vendors, and we went with Mad Science, which was a huge hit. We transformed the shop into an “ice cream science lab,” and both kids and adults loved it.

The ice cream selection—featuring Longfords ice cream was high quality and a true fan favorite, and the overall setup felt really unique.

Everything came together effortlessly for a fun, memorable celebration highly recommend!“

“Amazing Ukrainian grocery store! Great selection of authentic products, everything is fresh and high quality. The staff is very friendly and always happy to help. It truly feels like a little piece of home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for Ukrainian food and culture!“

“I just got my license and wanted to visit my favorite ice cream shop in Stamford. I go there and this guy named Joseph was helping me when all of a sudden, he gave me the best scoop of my life. I would say he's the backbone of ice cream in this city.“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Great addition to North Stamford! Great service, staff & of course ice cream!“

“Fun dessert treat! Recommend pistachio and dark chocolate sea salt combo. Delish! Looking forward to coming back.“

“Great service, a consistently yummy treat every time. The youngish guy who writes Happy Birthday on our cakes is great.

1 star off for atmosphere because there is no bench/table to sit at. It’s bright and colorful and clean which is key. There’s always that one customer who gets huffy because he/she was skipped in line. Chill, man! It’s ice cream.

Dietary restrictions: They offer an offer an “oat milk” soft serve (!)“

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“I knew that Momu has mini baked Alaskas for sale, so my husband and I went down to pick up a couple for my mom’s birthday party. They were filled with chocolate, vanilla, and grape sorbet, and they were definitely a hit! We’ll be coming back to get these again for sure. The girl behind the counter was friendly and helpful! Of course we couldn’t leave without getting a couple scoops that night too! We had the brownie batter and cookies and cream, and we were very impressed with the flavors and overall quality. Cute sitting area with fire pits outside too. We’re hoping to come back again in the summer!“

“I can’t say enough about the customer service from the manager, Chris. I had major issues with my order through Uber Eats, and unfortunately Uber Eats was completely unhelpful and even rude. When I spoke with Chris, he went above and beyond to make things right and help resolve the charges. It’s truly refreshing to deal with someone as professional, courteous, and customer-focused as Chris.“

“I loved the SWAMP flavor and my kid loved the MUD flavor. Was recommended to us by a sweet couple ahead in line waiting with us.“

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. The vibe/decor, food and staff are top notch. We ordered the lamb kebab pita with fries $12.50 and Arabic style beef swarma platter $15.60. Lamb was super soft with a generous portion. The Arabic beef was not what we expected but delicious and we're glad we got it to try, it's like a chopped beef. The staff was very patient and super friendly. After we finished our food we decided to get gelato $10 for 3 scoops, we got Nutella, dulce de leche and speculoos, SO GOOD. The guy was so nice he gave my toddler his very own complimentary micro scoop in a teenie cone ❤ he took one lick and the scoop ended up on the floor and then he OFFERED HIM A REPLACEMENT!!! I wish this place was closer to NY, I would go weekly for sure!“

“Great customer service! I talked to a girl named Emily on the phone about my cake order and she was super helpful, patient and kind! My cake was also super tasty and looked AMAZING!!! Definitely recommend the gofer cakes and the staff is truly amazing !“

“The Chocobana ice cream shop is a Dominican treasure in Norwalk and I am so happy I found you Yeni!
The food we ordered for our school was amazingly delicious and the cake was absolutely excellent. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care—every bite was satisfying and well-balanced. The presentation was beautiful, and the quality exceeded expectations.
The cake was the highlight: moist, rich, and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. It’s the perfect Dominican cake. You can truly taste the freshness of the ingredients, and the texture was just right. It was the perfect ending to an already wonderful meal.
Thank you, Yeni for the wonderful service, hospitality, and amazing food.“

“Love the convenience of having this next door to Mario’s. The other Ralph’s is open seasonally and this one is open year round. Scott is wonderful and works with schools to do fundraisers and can also do school events where they bring their trailer and serve ices to the kids.“

“Great ice cream and so so so many flavors to choose from! Def will be back 🙂“

“When my family and I came back from a day on the boat, we saw Cositas Ricas and decided to visit. Fresh fruit in ice cold drinks were exactly what we needed after swimming and sun. I tried their mangonada, a wonderful blend of sweet, tart, salt, and spice. We'll be back.“

“I recently visited Sunny Daes and tried the mango and coconut combo—it was absolutely delicious! The creamy coconut paired perfectly with the sweet, juicy mango, creating a refreshing tropical treat.

The barista was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I couldn’t resist getting some ice cream as a little treat for her smile! Overall, it’s a fantastic place with great flavors and lovely service. I’ll definitely be returning for more! Highly recommended!“

“Ottimo 👏 lavoro . Gelato come in Italia“

“My wife and I were dining outdoors at a nearby restaurant, and we kept seeing people walking by with ice cream cones. My wife checked her smartphone and discovered there was this ice cream shop just past the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal, but we craved ice cream, so we had our dessert at Gofer's. I had a handmade waffle cone with chocolate and black raspberry chip ice creams. Very yummy! Gofers had soft serve ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream quarts to go, and more. It was a popular place on a Saturday evening. It's well worth a visit.“

“Super nice place for ice cream“

“Ottimo 👏 lavoro . Gelato come in Italia“

“Great Vibe! Delicious food and coffee!“

“homemade ice cream was amazing. love how friendly they were.“

“Great place to have a nice ice cream treat. The only little problem w this store is that when too many people are there the place to pay is too crowded. They should separate payment section and delivery section. Honestly some.of these entitled parents have no consideration where they are standing and just cut people off when paying. Other than that place is amazing and have lots on the menu.“

“Great Vibe! Delicious food and coffee!“

“Our BR store closed in my Pittsburgh neigbourhood years ago , so when my son moved to Greenwich , we are happy to visit BR at Greenwich for all our favorite ice cream Our grandkids love the store , as the servers are all very friendly and know them by names. Dunking Donut share this store location .“

“At first I thought what does a gopher have to do with ice cream. Then I looked down on my melting soft serve run down my firm hands. The stickiness of my fingers played out in my mind. I then Slowly took a lick of my ice cream, the soft serve vanilla with fudge suddenly expoloded in my mouth. My taste buds thanked me and I then thanked the girl at the counter for providing pleasure. Gopher I will be back and we will have our day again and many more to come.“

“Everything is delicious and they are the nicest people!“

“this is my favorite place in Norwalk, I come here all the time. I personally have never had a bad experience here. the staff has always been super sweet. I always get an affogato, it’s now my comfort dessert. i recommend this place to everyone i know. i’ve been to italy twice and this is the one gelato spot that actually feels like i’m back in italy. highly recommend!!“

“Took the little boy I babysit here and had a great experience. The girl that served us ice cream was a sweetheart; super patient and friendly . Place is clean and have great vibes. Small ice cream place that makes you feel comfortable and welcomed.“

“Fun place to grab a bite. Food better than you would expect from the outside. Definitely worth a visit“

“Great coffee - delicious desserts! Also the service was top notch- so warm & attentive, I felt like I was at a family member’s house!!“

“Excellent customer service accompanied by great frozen yogurt choices and toppings. Absolutely delicious treat. I highly recommend this place to all. Well worth the trip . 😋💖“

“My first Bubbly’s Bubble Tea. I was so excited! Got a slushy with cherry bobas. It was amazing!! So delicious and refreshing. I loved my slushy! I got a new favorite drink now and going back for more this weekend! Thank you Bubbly’s. You are a wonderful addition to Wall Street.“

“Delicious, clean and the staff is Awesome..... always a treat!!!“

“During my recent visit to Milk and Cookies, I experienced customer service that truly went above and beyond. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile by a worker who introduced himself as Ludy. His enthusiasm and genuine friendliness immediately made me feel welcome and valued as a customer.

What impressed me most was Ludy’s incredible knowledge of all the cookies offered. He described each flavor in detail, highlighting ingredients, textures, and what made each one unique. His explanations weren’t just informative—they reflected real passion for the product and pride in his work. Before I made my final selection, Ludy also took the time to inform me about potential allergens, ensuring I could enjoy my treat safely. That level of care and attention to detail is something you don’t see everywhere.

When I told him, “You really know your stuff,” he smiled and thanked me generously, clearly appreciating the recognition. It’s rare to encounter someone who combines professionalism, kindness, and expertise so seamlessly.

Because of Ludy and the exceptional service he provided, my visit to Milk and Cookies was not just enjoyable, but rather memorable. I left with delicious cookies, a smile, and the feeling that this business genuinely cares about its customers. Without hesitation, I would give this experience a 5-star rating and recommend Milk and Cookies to anyone looking for great treats served with genuine hospitality.“

“Always a line at the Dairy Queen. Also always good treats at the Dairy Queen!“