7 Best Ice Cream Shops in New Haven

Elena's on Orange Ice Cream Shop • $
831 Orange St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pieces
Chocolate Soft Serve
Cross Cookie Sundae
Toasted PE Cans
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Dip
Brownie Haven
Secret Sauce
Waffle Cone
Hot Fudge

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

4.6 Superb108 Reviews
Ashley's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
280 York St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Black Raspberry
Butter Crunch
Butter Pecan
Coffee Oreo
Nutella
Chip

“This ice cream spot in New Haven, CT is the to-die-for spot for desserts.

If you have a dog, this is the #1 ice cream shop to bring them. They have treats and vanilla cream for pups. This shop was named after a dog, Ashley, and as such all the employees have so much patience and kindness for dogs. One guy came out, petted our dog and gave her a treat. You don’t get that treatment at any ice cream shop!

Plus, look at that wall of Dog Fame. So many dogs and they have a whole wall dedicated to that awesomeness. Hot damn.

Dog friendliness aside, their flavors are insanely good too. You can tell because I’ve rated this 5/5, which I rarely do.

Their best flavor I tried is Coffee Oreo. Lot of sugar but it’s so good. In fact we came back again, and I had it again.

First time I had: Butter Pecan + Coffee Oreo. Really awesome combo.

Second time: cookie batter + coffee Oreo. Cookie dough was bit too sweet but was nice.

I would rate ice cream itself as 4/5 and it’s not the best, and variety 3/5 because I feel they could have more, but given candor and general dog friendliness of all the staff (PS they do allow them inside!) I will rate up. After pizza from Wooster Street which is right down from Yale, this ice cream shop is nearby and it’s THE destination to stop by. If we bring our dog or ever visit CT again, we’ll definitely stop by Ashley’s in New Haven. High five!“

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Arethusa Farm Dairy Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
1020 Chapel St, New Haven

“Heard that Arethusa Farm Dairy was one of the best ice cream spots in New Haven, so I had to give it a try, and it didn't disappoint. The ice cream isn't the creamiest, but it isn't overly sweet and still contains the natural taste of cream. I ordered a scoop of strawberry ice cream and the flavor was not artificial at all, and it even had real chunks of strawberry inside. The shop is also very clean and cozy, and the workers are very friendly and give large portions. Would definitely come back!“

4.2 Good109 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $
159 Temple St, New Haven

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Hot Fudge Sundae
Butter Pecan
Strawberry
Brownie

“Delicious ice cream and milkshakes!“

4.4 Superb37 Reviews
BILLS CAROUSEL ICE CREAM &YOGURT Ice Cream Shop • $
1185 Whalley Avenue, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Hard Ice Cream - Cup
24 Flavor Soft Serve
Banana Split

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

4.1 Good65 Reviews
Gioia Cafe and Bar Italian • $$
150 Wooster St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Ember Roasted Squash Agnolotti
Complimentary Garlic Bread
Complimentary Garlic Knots
Eggplant and Broccolini
Roasted Acorn Squash
Rigatoni Carbonara
Pistachio Gelato
Tiramisu for Two
White Bean Soup
Garlic Rolls

“Amazing meal from start to finish. Creative N/A cocktails for those who don't imbibe. Our waiter, Alex, created a leisurely enjoyable Friday night out. So hard to choose from the entire menu. A must is to save room for dessert!!! Only drawback on going on a Friday night is finding a parking spot around Wooster Street. The restaurant does have a lot on Wooster Street though there were no spots available. Go early for your reservation to allow time to find parking.“

4.5 Superb311 Reviews
Taqueria Jalisciense LLC Ice Cream Shop • $$
271 Grand Ave, New Haven

“Los mejores tamales Saben frescos Tienen muchas pasitas los de dulce Y el champurrado pffff deli deli“

4.4 Superb7 Reviews

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