27 Best Ice Cream Shops near Simsbury

“The best ice cream! Very unique flavors and best customer service“

“Amazing ice cream! I got the Cappuccino flavor on a cake cone. It tasted fresh and had just the right balance of cinnamon to coffee. If you go further into this charming shop, you’ll find some bites to eat. I tried the chicken bites and waffle fries. The service was quick and the food was fresh. Everyone who works here is very nice, and Chase was a pleasure to talk to. Will definitely be returning next time I visit Simsbury.“

“Took my daughter for a treat today after the movies and it was delish! Loved the variety of froyo/sorbet flavors and there were so many topping options! Will be back with the rest of the fam soon for sure!!“

“I regularly go to Rita’s, but I was genuinely impressed by the excellent service provided by Johnny and Mila today. They were both so kind, welcoming, and especially patient. They let me try different flavors and made sure I was happy with what I ended up getting. I was having a pretty bad day, and their kindness honestly made it so much better. It was such a simple interaction, but they really went above and beyond to make my experience a pleasant one. Rita’s is great, and employees like Johnny and Mila are a big part of what makes it such a nice place to go. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Their LimeChocolateChip and HoneyLavender are STILL my favorites, but there are so many flavors you'll weep, because you can't try them all in one go.... or can you?😂

DeepRoots street food next door is also excellent!“

“highly recommend , clean place and safe, very colorful decor inside.“

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

“Stopped by J. Foster Ice Cream for a sweet treat and really enjoyed the experience! The ice cream was creamy, delicious, and hit the spot. They have a good amount of seating, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your ice cream instead of having to rush through it. It’s a nice, casual spot to stop by, especially when you’re craving something sweet after a meal or while exploring the area.

Overall, a lovely little ice cream shop with good ice cream and a comfortable setting. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area!“

“Our family had such a fun time playing miniature golf here! It was a wonderful way to spend time together, and enjoying delicious ice cream afterward was the perfect finish. A great spot for a little friendly competition and a sweet treat—we’d happily come back! ⛳🍦“

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

“Great small owned business! Ice cream was good and they pile it on! Variety of toppings and the smoothie was Amazing! They have sit down options and the customer service was 10 out 10. Will definitely be returning as it was a nice quick outing with the kiddos and they all enjoyed.“

“I absolutely LOVE Crumbl Cookie! 🍪 Every time I go, I already know I’m going to leave happy. My favorites are definitely the Tres Leches, Dubai Cookie, and Lucky Charm Cookie. The Tres Leches is so sweet and creamy, ANYTHING dubai is sooo good, and the Lucky Charm Cookie is perfect if you love something sweet and fun. I honestly haven’t had a cookie from Crumbl that I didn’t like! 💕🍪“

“The staff were very helpful and gracious! I loved the chai and pumpkin ice cream and wasn't sure which one to get, so the server suggested that I sample both. Both were amazing, but the pumpkin was my favorite 😍 I shared this gem with all my friends, and will definitely be back!“

“we went earlier this season with the kids.. fantastic...husband like the "extra thick" shake. grandchildren got kiddie cups with super generous portion. All portions were generous AND Delicious. tried to go again...but on days it wasn't open or too late. maybe this week! Nice,nice addition to our neighborhood.“

“Bagels used to be made locally at Goldberg’s, always very fresh. Picked up some today and they were not the same— could tell because they were refrigerated, slightly stale, and very different recipes.

Have had tremendous breakfast food here for 5+ years, but wanted to confirm with the new owners— are bagels still sourced from Goldberg’s? If not, where from?“

“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.“

“Top place, amazing staff who stand up to entitled midgets.“

“The snoballs are delicious! Love having a wide variety of non-dairy options. I tried the Piccadilly, the sour apple, and the Berry Nerdy, all very tasty!“

“We had Ben and Jerry's Catering CT come as a surprise for my niece's graduation party and it was a massive hit! Our server was wonderful! The ice cream was delicious and the toppings were perfect and plentiful. We've had ice cream trucks in the past and this blew them out of the water! I highly recommend! 5 stars!“

“I needed a cake last minute so I called the store and they not only accepted my request but made sure to make the cake exactly how I imagined with the flavor and decoration as well in a short notice. The staff was very kind and asked every little detail regarding what I wanted and answered all of my questions. The cake was beyond my expectation and everyone loved it at the party. I will definitely order more cake from this place in the future. I highly recommend it!❤️“

“My experience at LuLu’s is warm; exciting; and informational on many topics. LuLu is soulful; friendly and supportive towards her customers. She creatively designs incentives to save your dollars so you can return for more of her good tasty treats. She is family oriented so bring your clan in for a LuLu experience 😋“

“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 (-:“

“My current top hidden gem for amazing and authentic Mexican food. Hidden in La plaza del Mercado, this spot has the most amazing tripe soup, where the tripe was properly cleaned, no funky taste/smell, cooked perfectly tender. Great caldo de res as well, the meat was tender and had a strong beef flavor, soup was light and refreshing and the veggies provided a nice natural sweetness and the squash was incredible inside. Their tacos are great as well and their pricing is a bargain and their portions are quite good.“

“Super friendly staff! A must see at westfarms, great gelato and smoothies made with real fruit! Great to go with your Sally’s to go
Slightly hidden behind pandoras construction, but they are located by nail tique, sweet galaxy, Sally’s apizza, and pandora“

“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.“

“This restaurant was introduced to me by my aunt who has always raved about it and now I know why. The food was fantastic, as was the service. This has become one of my favorite places to eat.
They have a wide variety of food to choose from, including breakfast all day. And their ice cream is phenomenal !“