41 Best Ice Cream Shops near New Canaan

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

“Amazing place! We had our daughter’s birthday party there and it was great! Sonny, the owner is so nice and helpful! I also love how clean it is! The frozen yogurt is amazing! Highly recommend!!“

“Just opened in New Canaan! I believe they are franchises. I can imagine the anxiety the owner must have opening in the pandemic! I am sure they will do great. My daughter was all excited to go here in day 1. Staff friendly, selection great and ice cream is great!“

“I went there for ice cream, but got side track by the chocolates. Thank goodness I did. The viarity of chocolates where endless and wanted to take them all home. All the ones we picked where delicious. Toffee, peanut butter with nuts my fave. I literally wanted to go back the next day for more. 100% recommended best chocolates to give to your special one or just for you haha.“

“Great little deli with many favorite foods & treats! Daily fresh food options are tasty. I got stuffed peppers, marinated squash salad, chicken cutlet with mushrooms & cheese. Nice selection of pickled vegetables & sauces. I will definitely be back soon!“

“Decided on a late night sweet treat with my mother, we ended up here since it was open late at night. I ended up getting a pint of the Early Grey ice-cream. If you are a fan of Earl Grey you will absolutely love this. The ice-cream was smooth, creamy and just divine. Though there was a sign they had that states they only take tap payment so please keep that in mind.“

“Best ice cream in the US“

“The place has a pretty cool vibe and decent seating! But it’s really small in there, and when it’s busy, the line of people waiting unfortunately goes right in front of the frozen yogurt self serve area, blocking it completely. Not the biggest problem ever but it was just slightly annoying. I get it that it was just busy that day though. I do wish there were a couple more places for outside seating; I think there’s only one or two small benches.

Dietary restrictions: Non-dairy options.

Parking: It’s probably a tiny bit hard to find if you don’t know the area but behind the building there is a really big open parking lot, which is cool. I don’t completely remember the time restrictions on it though, sorry. There’s street parking but it’s usually full.“

“Tiny ice cream place that does their own take on ice cream sundaes and shaved ice, with tons of tropical flavors and a "sundae" that has fresh fruit and condensed milk on top. The ice cream quality is very high, the people are lovely and eager to help, the portions are huge, and the combination of ice cream and fruit is extremely refreshing.“

“The ice cream is fine. The atmosphere is almost nonexistent as there is no place to sit inside. The employees are mostly just broke teenagers trying to make a buck, but it is what it is. They get the job done, not with a smile on their face, but they get the job done.“

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

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

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

“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 (!)“

“Our family loves it here! The ice cream is good and it’s a convenient location for us. The parking is unfortunately insufficient, but there’s plenty of spots in the plaza right next door and a safe sidewalk, making it a reasonable solution. The staff is always very friendly and the line moves quickly.“

“Il miglior gelato in tutta New York...“

“I feel so bad for this place and the family that owns it because it’s a very good product but they are right next to Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shop which moved to this new location and has a very loyal local following. This place has no decor inside and only a couple tables. There are only 2 tables outside. Meanwhile Deborah Ann’s in like a nightclub in comparison with a high-end interior and just an all around better build-out. Their patio was packed! It’s just unfortunate because Gopher ice cream is very good but I will be surprised if they are around in a year.“

“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.“

“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.“

“College Creamery served ice cream and shaved ice at an event I hosted in Stamford. They were fantastic! Communication was great, they were on time, everything was reasonably priced, and my guests were really pleased with all the choices. They were helpful and friendly as they served. I would totally recommend for a sweet treat at any event!“

“Adore this place and their amazing mocha lattés!! Thanks, Tusk!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Il miglior gelato in tutta New York...“

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

“Jahniya provided the most exceptional service and encouraged me on getting out my comfort zone to try new flavors! She in fact did not let me down! Her bright spirit is exactly what any work environment needs! She truly deserves a raise, my ice cream was given to me in almost the blink of an eye with all the right portions. 10/10 will be returning to try more of the recommendations from all the delightful staff . Definitely get the brown sugar cookie dough brownie! The flavors are impeccable and will leave you wanting more. Jahniya sure has the right taste buds for ice cream!“

“holy moly ice cream shop! this place is awesome. impeccable service, but the tiktok famous boy cooper is the best in town. i would most definitely recommend visiting this place, but don’t forget to take a picture with the cow. amazing experience. everyone needs to visit sunny daes!“

“Super nice place for ice cream“

“I genuinely had the best soft serve of my life at gophers. I imagine that all soft serve dreams of being gophers. I got the coconut swirl. It wasn’t that coconut-y but it was perfectly sweet and so refreshing. My dad got the dairy free sorbet also, the blue raspberry one. It was amazing!! I cannot wait to go again.“

“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.“

“Adore this place and their amazing mocha lattés!! Thanks, Tusk!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent service great prices!“

“Great ice cream and customer service!“

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“I recently visited Sunny Daes for the first time, and I was impressed by the quality of the ice cream. It was delicious and clearly made with care. However, the service didn't quite match up to the same standard. I understand that it can get busy, but it's important to maintain consistent and friendly customer service. Instead of feeling rushed to make a decision, a little more patience and attentiveness from the staff would greatly enhance the overall experience.“

“Ice cream is the best!! Staff is always friendly!! ☺️“

“Owner is a sweetheart. Everyone always treats my family with kindness in this shop. We come here all the time. The quiche with the zucchini is amazing and the jelly cookies are very fresh on Sunday mornings. The Greenwich location is also great. In fact, I needed a cookie platter delivered on Greenwich Avenue and her son went out in the pouring rain to deliver it on time. Great addition to Westport.“

“It's my second time here. They got these crazy delicious cookies that'll blow your mind. And guess what? You can even add ice cream on top. It's like a party in your mouth. People of all ages can come here and have a blast. The only thing is, I wish the inside was a bit more chill and comfy. But other than that, it's a solid 10 out of 10.“

“Great ice cream. Local and fresh!“

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

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

“I love this place the owners are extremely nice . The froyo is amazing and the employees go above and beyond . The environment is always clean . My daughter loves this place!!! We always leave happy !!!!

Dietary restrictions: There are vegan options !!!“