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Stopped by for a quick sweet treat and I' sure glad I did! The staff was very friendly and ordering was a breeze. The inside was also super cute and even had a wall of tons of pictures of DOGS!!! Who wouldn't love that!!?? I got the lemon sorbet, which was refreshing and tart. Great amount for the price as well-- 2 large scoops for around $5. My friend got a waffle cone bowl with flavors I don't remember, but she loved it as well.
My boyfriend parked right across from this place, when we went to get dinner. On our way back to the car - we decided to stop by grab some dessert. Prices were really reasonable. The waffle cup with 2 scoops and 3 toppings was only $10. The staff was lovely! And the flavors/ toppings we choose were delicious! The inside of the place give an impression of a pizza place more than an ice cream parole, but it doesn't takes away from the experience. They were clearly open for over 30 years - on the wall they had awards dating from 1990 to 2019. I cannot believe it was our first time at Ashley's when we had been in the neighborhood at least 4 times in the last 3 years. Would definitely come back!
My partner and I frequent this spot very often haha. Not my favorite ice cream shop in New Haven, but definitely still a good one! They have all of your classic ice cream shop vibes and flavors. It doesn't feel like high end ice cream, but it feels like the ice cream you get at the chain places (but a little more elevated). My personal go to is always the coffee oreo! We've tried a bunch of other flavors but those always seem too sweet. Normally priced with normal ice cream portions.
The ice cream was good the service was fun and a lot of flavors to choose from including nondairy so something for everyone. It was small so we were up on everyone but I would definitely go back!
A small and unassuming shop with limited seating inside but their icecream does not miss! Got a regular size gingersnap ice cream in a cup. Their portion for the regular was 2 very large scoops! Can never have too much icecream but in this case, unless you want to try multiple flavors, a single scoop would have been enough. Prices were very reasonable. The gingersnap flavor was delicious with soft cookie crumbs swirled throughout. They have plentiful flavors to choose from and we were helped quickly.
Fresh and delicious, no frills ice cream spot! The flavors were amazing. We had the Oreo and the cookie dough. The cookie dough is a MUST HAVE! It was so delicious! The portions of a normal scoop were also really large. It was $6 and definitely worth it! Service was also great!
This was a great option with loads of flavors to make 4 ice cream lovers very happy! The service was prompt and we were allowed to taste different flavors before ordering. This is much appreciated to be happy with your order since some places have never brought back the bite size tastings again post-pandemic. There are some seats in the front of the shop, loads of pics of dogs and people with ice cream, and stools facing the street to enjoy the view and people watch while enjoying your ice cream or shake! There is no restroom but we were told the pizza shop next door is used to folks running in there to use their restroom. I loved my 3 scoops of 1) Almond Joy, 2) Coffee Oreo, and 3) Peanut Butter something, Explosion maybe? Sooo yummy. We all chose three flavors and got 3 scoops since the price was reasonable and not too much more than the 2 scoops I thought I wanted.
I LOVED this place. It was my first time coming here and I loved how old school it felt. I'm not from the area but I appears to be a local favorite and I could see why. It's creamy and tasty and not too sugary but still sweet! Next time I come here I'll make sure to take my time and sit down! Thank you to the staff for being so nice and for keeping the place so clean and comfortable! If you're in between ice cream places come here!
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!
If it was summer and not February, Ashley's Ice Cream typically has a long line of patrons waiting to get their tasty treat. I walked inside to find three employees ready to serve, and no one else waiting. They offered samples. I tried Nutella Chip, and immediately knew that's what I'd be getting. My friend and I shared a cup of Banana and Nutella Chip. This was for sure a very generous portion. Both of the flavors were creamy, flavorful and so true to their names. The Nutella Chip had that authentic spoonful of Nutella taste, with tiny chocolate chips throughout. The banana was the sweet but mild banana flavor. The walls were adorned with pictures of pups and humans enjoying Ashley's Ice Cream! Needless to say we could be added to their wall of love! The ice cream was delicious, creamy and plenty of it for us both to enjoy!
DELICIOUS ice cream near the Yale campus. So many flavors and topping to choose from. Loved this place. Had vegan and sorbet options. Everything was so tasty and somewhat reasonably priced for the area. Old school parlor decor made this a fun stop.
Cute little ice cream shop by Yale. Dropped by because it was super hot outside and got some of the most amazing ice cream ever. We ordered the coffee Oreo, which the server said was the most popular, and the banana Oreo. Both were really creamy and not too expensive sitting at 5.50 or so for the two scoops.
Met one of the partners, Mike, who graciously took the time to answer all our questions. Delicious ice cream that comes from Guilford, CT. small batch local ice cream shop. We'll be back
7 months ago
I absolutely love Ashley's with my whole heart. I end up here post midterms/finals without fail. Their ice cream is great for celebrating and for crying. I've tried a variety of flavors from coffee Oreo, peanut butter Oreo, Oreo, heath bar, chocolate, peanut butter cup, and I'm sure more. They're all good but I always recommend visitors to try one of their Oreo flavors. The single scoop is pretty generous in my opinion. The toppings scare me though because they're behind a partial glass screen and someone could totally touch it or sneeze on it, especially when crowded There's a few tables and places to sit/stand inside but often, my friends and I find a different place on campus to eat it and hang out. read more
Pretty standard ice cream joint with lots of favors and toppings. Their Oreo flavors tend to stand out, and they often have fun combinations like Strawberry Oreo, Peanut Butter Oreo, or Coffee Oreo. Not my favorite spot in New Haven, but great location by Yale's campus and the Shops at Yale. Their prices are also very fair for the serving sizes. read more
Stopped by for a quick sweet treat and I' sure glad I did! The staff was very friendly and ordering was a breeze. The inside was also super cute and even had a wall of tons of pictures of DOGS!!! Who wouldn't love that!!?? I got the lemon sorbet, which was refreshing and tart. Great amount for the price as well-- 2 large scoops for around $5. My friend got a waffle cone bowl with flavors I don't remember, but she loved it as well. read more
1 year ago
My boyfriend parked right across from this place, when we went to get dinner. On our way back to the car - we decided to stop by grab some dessert. Prices were really reasonable. The waffle cup with 2 scoops and 3 toppings was only $10. The staff was lovely! And the flavors/ toppings we choose were delicious! The inside of the place give an impression of a pizza place more than an ice cream parole, but it doesn't takes away from the experience. They were clearly open for over 30 years - on the wall they had awards dating from 1990 to 2019. I cannot believe it was our first time at Ashley's when we had been in the neighborhood at least 4 times in the last 3 years. Would definitely come back! read more
2 years ago
My partner and I frequent this spot very often haha. Not my favorite ice cream shop in New Haven, but definitely still a good one! They have all of your classic ice cream shop vibes and flavors. It doesn't feel like high end ice cream, but it feels like the ice cream you get at the chain places (but a little more elevated). My personal go to is always the coffee oreo! We've tried a bunch of other flavors but those always seem too sweet. Normally priced with normal ice cream portions. read more
3 months ago
A small and unassuming shop with limited seating inside but their icecream does not miss! Got a regular size gingersnap ice cream in a cup. Their portion for the regular was 2 very large scoops! Can never have too much icecream but in this case, unless you want to try multiple flavors, a single scoop would have been enough. Prices were very reasonable. The gingersnap flavor was delicious with soft cookie crumbs swirled throughout. They have plentiful flavors to choose from and we were helped quickly. read more
Fresh and delicious, no frills ice cream spot! The flavors were amazing. We had the Oreo and the cookie dough. The cookie dough is a MUST HAVE! It was so delicious! The portions of a normal scoop were also really large. It was $6 and definitely worth it! Service was also great! read more
2 years ago
This was a great option with loads of flavors to make 4 ice cream lovers very happy! The service was prompt and we were allowed to taste different flavors before ordering. This is much appreciated to be happy with your order since some places have never brought back the bite size tastings again post-pandemic. There are some seats in the front of the shop, loads of pics of dogs and people with ice cream, and stools facing the street to enjoy the view and people watch while enjoying your ice cream or shake! There is no restroom but we were told the pizza shop next door is used to folks running in there to use their restroom. I loved my 3 scoops of 1) Almond Joy, 2) Coffee Oreo, and 3) Peanut Butter something, Explosion maybe? Sooo yummy. We all chose three flavors and got 3 scoops since the price was reasonable and not too much more than the 2 scoops I thought I wanted. read more
2 years ago
I LOVED this place. It was my first time coming here and I loved how old school it felt. I'm not from the area but I appears to be a local favorite and I could see why. It's creamy and tasty and not too sugary but still sweet! Next time I come here I'll make sure to take my time and sit down! Thank you to the staff for being so nice and for keeping the place so clean and comfortable! If you're in between ice cream places come here! read more
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! read more
If it was summer and not February, Ashley's Ice Cream typically has a long line of patrons waiting to get their tasty treat. I walked inside to find three employees ready to serve, and no one else waiting. They offered samples. I tried Nutella Chip, and immediately knew that's what I'd be getting. My friend and I shared a cup of Banana and Nutella Chip. This was for sure a very generous portion. Both of the flavors were creamy, flavorful and so true to their names. The Nutella Chip had that authentic spoonful of Nutella taste, with tiny chocolate chips throughout. The banana was the sweet but mild banana flavor. The walls were adorned with pictures of pups and humans enjoying Ashley's Ice Cream! Needless to say we could be added to their wall of love! The ice cream was delicious, creamy and plenty of it for us both to enjoy! read more
6 months ago
7 months ago
DELICIOUS ice cream near the Yale campus. So many flavors and topping to choose from. Loved this place. Had vegan and sorbet options. Everything was so tasty and somewhat reasonably priced for the area. Old school parlor decor made this a fun stop. read more
2 years ago
Cute little ice cream shop by Yale. Dropped by because it was super hot outside and got some of the most amazing ice cream ever. We ordered the coffee Oreo, which the server said was the most popular, and the banana Oreo. Both were really creamy and not too expensive sitting at 5.50 or so for the two scoops. read more
2 years ago
Met one of the partners, Mike, who graciously took the time to answer all our questions. Delicious ice cream that comes from Guilford, CT. small batch local ice cream shop. We'll be back read more
I've reviewed other Ashley's before. This was one of my better visits. This Ashley's is on a street with Toad's and cool old Yale buildings. The inside is small, but nice. Service was friendly, but efficient. I chose Butterfinger ice cream by sight when I saw it in the case. It had good flavor and ample Butterfinger pieces. My wife gave me a bite of her Sundae with Nutella ice cream and hot fudge. She swears by Ashley''s hot fudge. It is good. Four Stars read more
3 years ago
the new haven ashley's ice cream is such a cute place to go! all the icecream is very reasonably priced, and imo the kid's portion is the perfect single scoop, and still quite generous. you can tell that this place has been very well loved. all the staff is really accommodating and kind, even when the place is packed and there is a line snaking out the door. so many options for non dairy or sugar free people, and they all taste equally good. though many non-dairy icecream options are made with coconut cream and the coconut flavor dominates the other ones, the lemon graham cracker non-dairy icecream tastes just like normal ice cream! the peach sorbet is also a good option, very refreshing. they have so many unique flavors that i wanted to try (like heath bar, butterfingers, and sweet cream), but unfortunately i could only try a few. some highlights of their icecream flavors would definitely have to be all their oreo variety ice creams. coffee oreo, pb oreo, and strawberry oreo are all uniquely delicious and creamy, and you can really taste the quality. i found myself at this location 3+ times during my stay in yale! read more
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Ice cream from Ashley's was just the sweet treat I needed on a hot Summer evening. They offer some unique flavors along with your traditional favorites. The nutella chip was smooth, creamy, and came with just the right amount of chocolate chips. On the night I went, they ran out of waffle cones (boo!), so I opted for a single scoop in a cup. If they had waffle cones available, definitely would have also got the mocha oreo. read more
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I felt morally compelled to post my first ever Yelp review after an experience I had at the New Haven location. Ashley's... what is this? This should be an embarrassment to the ice cream industry. I watched the employee show the left cone to another employee, laugh about it, and then hand it to us. Yale students and members of the New Haven community should avoid this location. For 10 dollars, there is much better service and Icecream in the surrounding area. We've cherished this location for a long time, but we will never return. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I love Ashley's Ice Cream! Cute, no thrills, classic ice cream shop. Have probably been there more than any other place in New Haven. Love the rotating dairy free options! read more
3 years ago
I have been coming to this place for years and I don't think I'll ever be able to stop. One of my favorite ice cream places and I've been to MANY! I love trying new flavors each time but man I will get their whipped cream every time!! Love this place with my whole heart. read more
Very good ice cream, a little more on the staple/classic side than some other places in the area so good for kids. My best friend raves about their cookie dough, the strawberry wasn't my favorite but I prefer it really smooth with no strawberry chunks so definitely depends on your preference! read more
The ice cream selection is super big! There's some staple and interesting/different flavors to choose from. I got the cookie batter, which is somewhat like vanilla ice cream with cookie dough bits. The cream was very smooth and almost whip-like texture. Highly recommend! One scoop (child size) is about $4. Definitely worth considering if you're in the area! read more
Five stars for vegan options! Technically I'd give something more like 4.3 stars but am rounding up because Ashley's is awesome for having non-dairy options (that aren't sorbet!!!). The raspberry coconut non-dairy has lovely coconut based vanilla that is creamy and delicious, and a bomb raspberry swirl. My one HUGE complaint is the coconut shreds! Why?? Which leads me to a rant about non-dairy options: News flash: non-dairy/vegan people don't necessarily want special, new flavors. They want chocolate and vanilla and Oreos, too! Not Hemp Cranberry Raisin Granola. (I'm exaggerating.) The Ashley's in Branford had Mint Oreo non-dairy a while ago, which is way better than the choices last week in New Haven: Lemon Cookie and Raspberry Coconut. Finally, the person working behind the counter was awesome, helped me understand the menu/vegan/non-dairy choices, and even gave me a tip on which one to try first. Thanks! I agree with you up to the coconut shreds, which make me quite sad. read more
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