Ashley's is a great local ice cream shop whether you're in Hamden, New Haven, or Branford. This is my go-to ice cream shop in Hamden as it's conveniently located and they have all the flavors and toppings you could want. The only reason I'm leaving four stars instead of five is because they don't really have any very exciting flavors or great cone options. I'd love it if they had waffle cups, and maybe one fun seasonal or linited flavor like I've found elsewhere. Like blueberry, sunflower seed, who knows. It's nice to find a surprise. read more

Floors have been sticky the last 3 times here. Service is pretty good. No complaints there. The tables are usually dirty and sticky as well. As far as the ice cream itself, it's good. They have soft serve as well. There's vegan options and sugar free options as well. Overall, it's not a bad option for ice cream if your in the Hamden plaza. read more

My sweet tooth brought me here recently. I like how the walls are decorated with kids' fan art. Workers were nice and attentive. Ice cream was pretty good. I got a double scoop sundae with two scoops of Nutella Chip. It was nice, but there wasn't much of a Nutella flavor; it could've been richer. The hot fudge and chocolate chunks helped make up for that, however. Almonds were a little on the bitter side. Not pictured are cups of black raspberry and dairy free pumpkin that I got for a family member; they wolfed most of it down pretty quick, lol. I was still able to taste them both and they were delicious. The black raspberry was smooth and you could taste the real fruit. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin spice but that one was good as well and I liked that they had a tasty vegan product on the menu. Very good ice cream. I'll be back for sure. I recently reviewed Kelly's Kone Konnection and these two places are on par with each other. Whichever you pick, you can't go wrong. read more

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Small ice cream shop in a big shopping plaza. We came here at 3 pm in the afternoon and they weren't busy at all. So we got our ice cream and sat inside to enjoy it. I got the regular size with 3 scoops and it was plenty to share for 2 people. My flavors were coffee, Nutella chip and coconut and I enjoyed all 3 flavors. Ice cream is creamy and delicious read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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Solid as ever. They have the best selection and tasting non-dairy and sugar free products. Been coming here to this location since it opened and to their other locations when in those towns. The service was friendly, with free tastings still available. The shop smells so good when you walk in, begging for you to buy a waffle cone! Always something to look forward to. read more

i've been a fan of Ashley's since moving to the area in 1980. Back when the link between Ashley and the dogs unique ability catching a frisbee was in the news. They have always been my favorite ice cream parlor. This sweet cream is magnificent, they're bittersweet chocolate is amazing, their coffee Oreo wakes you up, and the regular Oreo is a delight. It's simply one of the best ice cream is made on earth. If you don't get it, stick to Dairy Queen. The service at this location is prompt the ambience is neighborhood ice cream parlor set in one of America's first 1950s style shopping centers. Parking is always available and free. read more

Very nice servers, very tasty ice cream, lots of flavors, what's not to love?! Super convenient while charging an EV.

Milkshakes should be soft enough that you could drink them with a straw. Not the case at this place. They either didn't add enough milk or didn't blend it long enough. Instead I have a tall cup of super soft ice cream in my hand. Not worth $9. This place is clean and the staff are friendly but that's about it. read more

We visited this Ashley's for the first time on our way home from dinner in New Haven. It's a small ice cream shop in a large Hamden shopping plaza. There is outside seating, but atmosphere is not a selling point. Service was friendly, with one hiccup. I ordered a sundae with mint chocolate chip, Reese's Pieces, hot fudge and peanut butter sauce. The server first added the Reese's Pieces and then topped it with the sauce, which seems like a unique order. After my sundae was made, my server asked if I wanted a lid. I responded "Yes, but on the side." I'm not sure what she thought I said, but she suddenly added more peanut butter sauce to the sundae. She again asked if I wanted a lid and I responded the same way. At that point, I could see from her reaction that she realized she had misunderstood my previous response and that I did not ask for more peanut butter sauce. It was a misunderstanding and not a huge deal, but it did throw the proportions out of whack. I fairly regularly order mint chocolate chip, and this was not one of my recent favorites. The peanut butter sauce was good, but it dominated the hot fudge. An ice cream sundae is always somewhat tasty, but considering that, this was one of my least favorite sundaes of the year because I didn't love the ice cream or how the sundae was made. For what it's worth, my wife gave her sundae (which had some sort of chocolate flavor and cookie dough pieces) Five Stars and I'm sure we'll return at some point because of that. I've got to give Ashley's Three Stars based upon my sundae and the lack of atmosphere compared to many other great CT ice cream shops. read more

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A yummy ice cream joint in Connecticut that has a decent variety of ice cream flavors that you can get in a cup , cone , waffle cone . They also have frozen yogurt but try the ice cream first especially 2 scoops of different flavors on a waffle cone which I went with and glad I did. The Oreo and butter pecan with sprinkles on a waffle cone cost me 10 bucks and was worth the 1000 pennies . Ice cream is creamy and rich with a sweet after taste with no bitterness. Got a pint of Oreo and chocolate chip for later when I get home and keeping a cooler with ice in the trunk is another smart move in my part and I have many . Overall a nice ice cream shop in a small outdoor strip mall in Connecticut and deserves the 4 stars I am giving . read more

This ice cream place is amazing and I greatly recommend this place to everyone! This place is very comfortable to be in and the workers were very nice. read more

I really appreciate the quality of Ashley's -- the fact that the mint isn't an aggressive green goes to show how natural their products are; no fake stuff! Only the best for Ashley's! They also have a cute ontological aesthetic and photos of community members around to really hone in on the New Haven feel! read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - One scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Cute little spot in a strip-mall for homemade ice cream. Their walls are covered with pictures drawn by little kids. They had a wide variety of ice cream, and an even wider variety of toppings. I got a chocolate chip ice cream and it was fantastic! Unfortunately they were out of their waffle cones however, which was disappointing. I got a sugar cone instead, and it was generic. Ice Cream Quality: 10/10 Flavor Variety: 3/3 Environment: 2/3 Cone Quality: 1/2 Sufficient Mix-In's: 2/2 Overall: 9/10 read more

Very good ice cream. We go here all the time. Pricey but good. Wentworth's is better but they are often closed.

Decent amount of flavors. I had the almond joy which was creamy and very good. The child size was decent size. There is some seating inside and a couple tables outside. I was there around 9:00 on a Friday night and knew that this particular plaza had been having issues with muggings/car jackings but I did see a police car in the parking lot. read more

Went for ice cream after our late lunch. We had to make a decision of what flavor to pick. All very good flavors. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice day with our ice creams. Such a nice day !! read more

They only get four stars today because I really wanted Lemon Pie ice cream. That flavor doesn't make the menu enough. Today is a peach day. If you love peach then treat yourself today read more

Best whipped cream in CT. I'm talking thicccccc!! Their chocolate chocolate chip is perfection. The chips are small (not morsels) and plentiful. They have 5 locations and they are all great! read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Joe at the Hamden location made my ice cream cake and it was the damn best ice cream cake I've ever had!

The ice cream and whipped cream were so delicious. I will definitely be back. I got a scoop of chocolate Reese's peanut butter cup and heath bar. I loved both. I will not get the waffle cone next time, it was stale and disappointing. The fact I'm still rating this five stars speaks to how great the ice cream and whipped cream were. The staff were friendly and happily answered all questions. read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - the checkered floor of the ice cream parlor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I have a service animal: he is clearly marked by his vest: it says "SERVICE ANIMAL" on both sides of his vest in big bold letters. I was approached by the manager there, Taylor, who said I need to get my dog off of the floor. There are two questions that can be asked when it comes to service animals. 1)Is the dog required because of a disability? 2)what task is dog trained to perform? She asked neither. What if a blind man that has an 80 pound German shepherd goes in the store? Do they tell this man suffering from a disability as well To pick up the dog? The size of my dog is irrelevant and so is their policy. What if they had a policy to not serve people of a certain color? Federal Law supervise them. I carry federal Law service animal cards with my to educate people but I am never returning to this establishment and if you suffer from any type of disability I would hope you would join me. I am Also contacting the appropriate agencies to report this violation of my rights. It is a long process but I would never give up in hopes that it can help the person or people that come after me read more

Decent ice cream shop. There's definitely a lot of local support and love. The place is overall pretty clean and the staff are nice. Similar to other ice cream shops, this one provides water and courtesy cups. There isn't a public bathroom though so beware! There could be more seating areas but what's available will suffice for about 6 small groups. Overall, the ice cream was yummy and the serving size is average if not a little bit more generous than normal. Love that their hours have extended during the summer - I don't remember what time they'd usually close but I know they're open an hour later than it states online! read more

Yum!!! Very interesting special flavors! Just had their raspberry lemon cake, dd had Nutella chip, we both enjoyed! Traditional flavors are delicious also. read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Nothing to really write home about with Ashley's Ice Cream. I tried the lemon sorbet, coconut ice cream, and cookie batter milkshake and they were all very average. The lemon sorbet tasted more like lime. It was ok. The coconut ice cream was the best out of the three but it was too sweet and not as refreshing as I had hope. The cookie batter milkshake tasted way too milky. Overall, a very average ice cream shop. The girls who were helping us were sweet, but the ice cream were not as spectacular as expected. read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Do yourself a favor: Get back in the car, drive a few miles over to Wentworth. Double the portion, same price, better ice cream. So tired of getting ripped off with two bites of ice cream. I have finally learned my lesson. Once my go to shop on the shoreline--no more. read more

I've had a lot of ice cream in my day so when I was in my girlfriend's hometown, she took me to her favorite neighborhood spot and it did not disappoint. Creamy, rich, and delicious. The place is covered in drawings made by customers about Ashley's (and apparently it takes a while for your drawing to get up there) which gives it a community feel. Coming from Boston, I was pleasantly surprised by the portions this place gives when they say "two scoops"...it's a hefty portion. Two was enough! read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Worst Ashley's I have been too. There are never any cones on Sundays. And there are rarely waffle cups! 11 months later, sill a problem. Gilford one is so much better and the staff is better too read more

I don't understand how this place has a 4/5 review on Yelp. Low expectations from the neighborhood, perhaps? I had the ice cream waffle sundae which consisted of two scoops of ice cream and three toppings. I picked the coconut and Heath bar ice creams and then opted for mini peanut butter cups, M&Ms, and walnuts as toppings. The ice cream base is mediocre and not very creamy. The coconut ice cream was very coconut-y, which is nice. On the other hand, I can't even tell you what the Heath bar ice cream tastes like. I definitely didn't get any toffee in there. The waffle bowl itself also had its problems. The bowl was stale and not crunchy at all. My friend had the waffle cone, and her cone also wasn't fresh. Maybe they should consider keeping their waffle cones and bowls in air-tight containers. This area isn't the driest after all. I'm not the best at geography, but people tell me there is an ocean or something nearby. Soooooo humidity control for the waffle products should be a consideration. Overall, I wasn't impressed by this place. It's close to my domicile, but that bad waffle bowl was just too egregiously bad for me to revisit this establishment. This experience was definitely not one that was worth it for this lactose intolerant ice cream lover. read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Waffle sundae with two scoops of ice cream and three toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Grew up on Ashleys and there is NO comparison! It's a Monday night and there we are sitting at the dinner table, craving a little sweet something you know. Then it hit us....Ashleys doesn't close until 10 pm! That's right, some place in Hamden that's still open after 930 that's not Fridays or A-crop. We get dressed quickly, move stealthy out of the house so as not to disturb the kiddos. We brave the tropical storm like conditions, wind, rain and in the distance of the plaza...we see the neon lights that is an Ashleys trademark. We burst in the door, see the array of homemade ice cream options and the black and white squares leading us up to the counter. There I had the perfect combo: one scoop apple crumb, one scoop espresso bean, hot fudge and whipped cream. As I sat there contemplating braving the elements again I thought, boy it is good to home in old H-town! Do yourself a favor and RUN to this place! read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Scoop of apple crumb and scoop of espresso bean, hot fudge and whip! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Good ice cream! Weird location, but it'll do. This particular Ashley's didn't have as many of the flavors as their website boasts, but we were more than able to find a flavor to satisfy us. Get the whipped cream on top--so good! Admittedly, I like other places in the area better. Plus, we don't live in town so can't say I'd rush back, but if I'm in the area, I'd stop by if I was craving ice cream. Service was friendly and prices were reasonable! read more

Ice cream is really good, it's local for us in Hamden and would definitely recommend trying it out.

Holy pricing Batman : | I might have been able to deal with the overpriced ice cream if the girl behind the counter wasn't in such a rush to blow through our 4 orders to get back and continued texting probably the smoker out looking dude sitting next to her..... And please, don't touch your face and hair before you start serving food. So nasty to see that. read more

I have been a fan of Ashley's since I moved to New Haven in 2012. I usually eat at the New Haven location, but they serve the same ice cream and have similar ambience. This store has nice tables for families to share their ice cream. They have fantastic sundaes and the like, but the ice cream is best tasted straight. My daughter and I order the Black Raspberry (yes, I know it isn't a real flavor, but it's still tasty). They have no sugar added versions, which are fine, but hard to compare with the original. The staff is always fantastic. When my daughter's date left her before she realized her battery had died (!), they let her hang out until I was able to get there. (Who raises their kids to not wait until their date is safely in their car, engine running, before leaving!). In any event, you will enjoy all the flavors and topping and you will be supporting a true local business that supports the community. read more

Hamden boasts an incredible amount of great ice cream for such a little place. Though I would never turn down a trip to any of them, Ashley's is still my favorite . Unfortunately for me (but great for them) many people seem to agree as there is always a crowd. The staff tends to be the high school crowd, but I smile through it because those were once my friends gossiping as they scoop loads of delicious ice cream. Most ice cream shops are staffed by young kids so just know that within minutes you'll have your delicious ice cream. The large chalkboard of flavors will always have something for everyone. The solid standbys get rave reviews, but don't discount the seasonal offerings either. I have been known to come in the winter just to see what's new. Their oreo ice creams are definitely a crowd favorite. I have friends who swear by the long standing coffee oreo, but my favorite ever was strawberry oreo. Only one flavor can compete with that: the seasonal pumpkin. I don't know why they don't keep this on the menu year round; I'm sure it would always sell. read more

Best ice cream around. Butter crunch ice cream is my go to and I love the hot peanut butter sauce with it. It has a good assortment of toppings and ice cream. They now offer frozen yogurt and soft serve ice cream as well. This is a mainstay of my ice cream whenever I go to Connecticut. Definitely the best ice cream in CT. So tasty. read more

Ashley's Ice Cream - Butter crunch ice cream with peanut butter sauce and Reese's pieces - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I have to avoid foods that contain gluten, and I have been able to successfully eat their simple "cream" ice cream. The trick is to ask them to use a clean serving spoon, and to open a new one because of cross-contamination. The wait staff are extremely young, and quite inexperienced when it comes to this type of thing, but whoever trained them trained them well enough to take these types of things seriously. The place itself is simple, very pleasant, and full of excitement because so many people love ice cream. I love the little kid drawings. I love the aura of this tiny place, it's been around for a while, for good reason. It's been around since WELL BEFORE the whole trendy beardy hipster "take over the world because we know better than you" crap has been happening. Yes: so one can say this is truly pre-hipster. Yet, it set the tracks in motion many years ago. Thank goodness it's not one of those places the kowtow to every little trend that comes by. They are just good. Many years ago, when I could eat anything, I used to eat all sorts of wonderful flavors that they had. My personal favorites were their pistachio, chocolate chip cookie dough, maple walnut, and their simple vanilla. It's not easy to get the vanilla right. But that's based on my experiences many years ago. So, I often ask my friends what they think of the flavors now. And, from what I hear, their other flavors are still to be worshiped. I believe them. If you haven't tried this place yet, do it. Do it now. They have extended hours during the summer. OK, go. Why are you still reading this? Life is short. Go enjoy their delicious ice cream! read more

Hamden's Ashley's Ice Cream has become a local landmark for anyone trying to experience a true Hamden tradition. After Friday night football games at Hamden High or Quinnipiac hockey games, the town flocks to Ashley's to enjoy a victory with friends and family. As you walk into the store, the warmth from the hand drawn pictures on the walls to the smiling faces of the workers invites you to sit and stay as you enjoy a generous scoop of Ashley's homemade ice cream. Premium taste comes with a premium price and as for the comments regarding the steep prices, you get what you pay for. And if paying top dollar means enjoying a delicious scoop of authentic Coffee Oreo ice cream topping with warm bittersweet homemade fudge, then it's worth every penny. The ice cream is so pleasantly sweet and creamy that you will never want to go back to paying for bargain-priced stop and shop brand. Like most ice cream shops, the staff consists of mostly teenagers working their first jobs. The employees at Ashley's do an exceptional job of welcoming costumes into the store on hot, summer days. Always willing to let a costumer have as many taster spoons as a costumer needs to make a decision, the scoopers at Hamden's Ashley's always go out of their way to make going to Ashley's a satisfying experience. The true goal for great ice cream is a meticulous balance: creamy yet airy, subtle yet sweet, smooth yet texturized. Ashley's ice cream is commendable for achieving this level of quality; any craving is sure to be satisfied by a scoop of Ashley's. read more

The chocolate ice cream doesn't taste like chocolate and the hot fudge was nasty. Cookie dough bites were dry and didn't taste right. The cookie batter ice cream didn't taste like cookie batter. All in all bad ice cream read more

Solid selection of ice cream. Great selection of toppings also, and decent portions. Every time I've been I love been here the staff have been fast and friendly read more

the cash registers were okay their service was kinda rude but nice most of the time. but the ice cream was so good