43 Best Ice Cream Shops near Plainville

“Food is good like the new menu“

“Lots of flavors to choose from. We've been coming here for a few years and its always busy which is a good thing. Prices are a little high but not to bad. Staff are usually hight school or college kids and try their best with all the flavors to remember and order taking so I can't complain.“

“I really like Sweet Frogs. I'm giving it a 4/5 stars since there were so many different flavors and different toppings. Flavors included the traditional ones; chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, along with other unconventnial ones (that were pretty tasty!); like Cotton Candy, Kool-Aid, and Eggnog. All of the flavors are very tasty. The toppings are also really good and there are so many to choose from like the Sour Strips, the Cherries (which seem to be fresh!), and even Strawberry Popping Boba (I believe that is kind of what it is called). The service is pretty good, all the employees are respectful to the customers and nice! The reason I'm giving four stars instead of 5 is since it's really pricey and expensive. Thanks for reading my review :)“

“The Crazy Cow Creamery is the place to go for ice cream! it's such a fun place it makes you want to smile as soon as you walk in. The decor is bright and fun and the atmosphere matches. Huge assortment of ice cream flavors and many delicious and unique options. they're very clever and imaginative, as well as incredibly friendly!! Definitely make a point to try The Crazy Cow Creamery!“

“Call first to see if they are open, twice this week I have driven by before the closing time currently listed on both their website and google and they were closed up for the night. If you do stop by and they are open they have the best ice cream in Southington.“

“Farmington Mini Golf and Ice cream opened in 1962. They offer an 18-hole golf course as well as an ice cream parlor. They offer many flavors of ice cream, slushies, etc.

I took the kids there in the summer and they loved it. The ice cream was also a nice treat. The golf course looked nicely maintained and the service was good. There is a grassy area with picnic tables to enjoy your ice cream. They also have tables on the porch area. I think it's a nice spot to mini golf!“

“First time visitor, the selection is great and the service was excellent. They have custom cakes, dog friendly treats, and generous portions. Ice cream tasted fresh and the area was clean. Would definitely come by again when craving ice cream in the Kensington area!“

“Great Ice Cream. Going back on Thursday“

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

“large assortment of flavors including seasonal ones.“

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

“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“

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

“Best ice cream I've ever had. I knew when they opened up 2 minutes from my house it would be dangerous! Great flavor combinations and always fresh.“

“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.“

“We love Ryders!! Ice cream is fantastic and Lynn does a lot for the community. Such a great addition to Meriden.“

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

“I recently tried the chicken parm grinder at Mad River Creamery & Deli, and it was a really solid choice. The chicken cutlet was nicely breaded, tender, and held up well under the sauce. The marinara was flavorful — tangy with a hint of sweetness — and there was a generous amount of melted cheese that pulled everything together. The bread was fresh and hearty with a nice toasted soft crunch to it , the kind of roll that didn’t get soggy after a few bites, which made the sandwich feel substantial but balanced. I liked that there was a good ratio of chicken to sauce to bread. Service was friendly and efficient, owner welcomed us and provided free ice cream samples as we waited for our grinders ( husband got the steak and cheese for his 3rd time ) being a deli, the portion felt more like a meal than a quick snack. The atmosphere at Mad River Creamery & Deli is welcoming — cozy and laid-back, perfect for grabbing a bit with a friend (or after getting some ice cream). Already know what I want when I return . Thanks again !“

“Great ice cream. Love this place“

“So many choices , not enough days in the summer“

“My 4 year old loves the toppings bar. It’s our family’s choice for a cold treat 🍦“

“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.“

“The kids love the ice cream. Employees are always attentive and the ice cream cakes are really good.“

“I love how organized they are weather is in person or online orders they make tour order exactly how they look and yes sometimes it be busy and you have to wait a little but they are so kind and make sure that you are satisfied with your order before you walk out the door.“

“I had the most amazing experience at Carvel thanks to the lovely lady behind the counter! Cecelia made me the best banana barge I’ve ever had — perfectly balanced, beautifully made, and full of flavor. Her kindness and attention to detail really made my day. Thank you for going above and beyond — you’ve definitely turned a sweet treat into a sweet memory!“

“I love coming here. My go to order is the egg and cheese wrap with peppers and onions and the vegetable wrap. The workers are all very nice, patient, and friendly. I highly recommend them. The taste is fresh, healthy, not salty or anything like that, which is very important to me. Shout out to Axa for waiting after hours for me to collect my order because I was stuck in traffic ❤️“

“Absolutely Great and extremely cute ❤️“

“What a great establishment. I absolutely love it here. Great spot for a great sundae. Would give it 6 stars if I could. Will definitely be back here in the near future!“

“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 (-:“

“Not sure why there are so many bad reviews. I’ve been going here for a long time and have always gotten excellent customer service. The smoothies are also very good. Don’t listen to the bad reviews and try this place. You won’t regret it.“

“What a great establishment. I absolutely love it here. Great spot for a great sundae. Would give it 6 stars if I could. Will definitely be back here in the near future!“

“We happened to come in on a busy night. Tina was our server. Her and the Manager were professional and handled the crowd with no problem. All our ice creams were perfect and it was still a pleasant environment even though every booth was full! Will definitely come back again“

“I'm new in the Bristol area. One day I decided to come eat at friendlys and ever since I've been coming here. They are friendly here, the food is always fresh, neatly served and delicious. I love it and so does my 9 year old daughter. I'd recommend friedlys to others any day , and I do actually. My niece comes here too now with me all the time

Vegetarian options: I see they have broccoli and beef bites I haven't tried the new item yet but I'm sooo looking forward to it ! Yummy

Parking: Parking is free and enough space

Kid-friendliness: The kids love it. They are kind, smile and laugh with the kids and they serve them what the kids ask for. It's so sweet

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs and enough room space to move around.“

“great service, friendly, food was delicious!“

“Rafael at the Newington location was great it was my first time there he was super helpful and the burger and fries were great the location was nice and clean great experience will be going again 5 stars“

“This place is iconic in its old school decor and wonderful food. You cannot create the wonderful ambiance of booths here. They actually know that eggs and breakfast potatoes can be prepared differently. The wait staff is excellent and knowledgeable. Go and enjoy their breakfast served all day. Also, the ice cream is great. Pumpkin Oreo was so good.“

“this has been a great way to keep updated with the on goings in town.“

“probably not no. just entering the establishment their was paper towels all over the place and every surface was sticky, got up to the counter it was well over a half hour in line grabbing our purchase for one bowl I chose the fruity pebbles roll. the quality was very good of the ice cream. behind the line it looked clean but personally I think these young folks that work their need to try and fit some lobby maintenance here and their. I know it's rough sometimes. but those kids definitely were working their butts off every associate their was friendly too. but the entry was unesthetically pleasing.“

“excellent sundaes ! great service 👍👍“

“Nice little place 8 tables or so outside.. My grandson and I shared a medium sundae as a treat price is right ice cream was great approved by my grandson...“

“Milkcraft is such a fun and delicious spot for ice cream! The strawberry flavor was really good — fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. The presentation makes it extra special, and you can tell the ice cream is made with care. A perfect place to treat yourself to something unique and tasty. Highly recommend!“

“The worse meal ever! Went there tonight. What. Happened??! Dehydrated onions. Omg. Really. New owners. I take it. Terrible“