"Well, I did not think the girl could be so cruel And I'm…read morenever going back to my old school" (Steely Dan) Old School and classic- that's the vibe Emrey's does so well. They are a "vintage-chic soda bar" with definite nostalgic vibes from the 1950's, or even earlier. Want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, milkshake, soda floats, ice cream sundae, banana split, or maybe a boozy ice cream or coffee drink? Well, belly up to their long soda counter, hop on a bar stool, and let your inner Fonzie go wild. You'll love their pastel pink, black and white color scheme, and you'll sure love their charm and hospitality. You won't see a zillion ice cream flavors on the menu, just the most basic varieties beyond vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. We ordered two Malt Frappes ($11 each), one Classic Vanilla and one Pistachio. They both came with whipped cream and a cherry, and my Pistachio was garnished with pistachio pieces in the frappe and atop the whipped cream. They were excellent, cold, thick, refreshing, frozen comfort food at its best and oh so nostalgic. Reminded me of the shakes we used to get t Howard Johnson's a lifetime ago. And the portions were pretty big, our server Gwen poured whatever wouldn't fit into our glasses into a plastic cup for us. Definitely worth a stop on your next visit to downtown Hartford.

Emrey's had been on my radar for a while. The shop is soo cute perfect for photo ops with the cute…read morepink decor and old school vibes ! Not to mention they have a speakeasy in the back behind the Photobooth ( yes a photobooth !!) I l got the s'mores hot chocolate and it was delicious ( I'm still think about it) Can't wait to go back and try something else !

Chip City is a cookie bakery chain founded in 2017 in NY. The cookies are large and gooey; they…read morealso offer options such as thinner cookies and crookies (croissant cookies). There are approximately 45 locations in multiple states. They have 100s of rotating flavors. This one is located in Blue Back Square in West Hartford. I've walked by it many times and finally was able to stop in. The store was cute with a couple of tables. The customer service was good. There were a variety of cookies to choose from; we ordered a variety. I loved the chocolate chips and marshmallow cookie. My family loved the cookies. It was huge and gooey! Definitely worth the hype! If you're craving a good cookie, I recommend a visit.

We came in undecided on what to get and excited by all the options! The young man working at the…read moretime was so friendly and offered to make an ice cream sandwich even though we didn't see it on the menu - the options were endless! It was busy for a Sunday and they did have cute little tables inside to eat. We ended up getting a sundae with the cookie on the side (the anniversary birthday cupcake cookie) and then another cookie on the side (the ChocoLot Thinwich). Both cookies were fabulous, but the thinwich was our favorite. The cookies are amazing, the owner is so friendly, and staff was great.

Came by for the event last night and was so impressed with the dragon's blood flavor!! I asked what…read morewas in it and they explained that it was watermelon, pina colada, and cherry (I believe) ... I was so impressed with the service (very much with a smile) and I enjoyed the flavor!! I think I'd try something else next because I'm not a HUGE coconut fan but I am always up for a new flavor and this delivered! Thank you!

"Blue like the winter snow in the full moon Black like the…read moresilhouettes of the trees Late blooming flowers lie frozen underneath the stars" (Natalie Merchant) Snoballs are the Louisiana cousin of snow cones and shaved ice, The ice is finely shaved to the point of being fluffy as a cloud, so the flavored syrup kind of diffuses into the ice instead of sinking like a rock to the bottom of the cone. Sno 'N Dough sells a slew of carnival or country fair foods, like sweet or savory fried dough, fried Oreos, Fried Cookie Dough, 22 flavors of Snoballs, cotton candy, churros, and popcorn. We chatted with Dylan, their super friendly counterperson who whipped us up an 8-oz banana Snoball ($2.99) and a Marinara Parmesan Fried Dough ($7.99). The banana Snoball was great -light and airy and fluffy as a cloud without the course hunks of ice you sometimes find in a traditional Snow Cone. The Marinara Fried Dough was terrific -we shared some for dinner (it re-heated beautifully) and the dough came out soft and just about perfect. The sauce and cheese were also excellent, and I have to say we really loved it. Dylan told me a funny story about a customer he served a week aqo, A woman was walking by his stand, and she stopped dead in her tracks, cried out "OMG you have Snoballs", and almost started weeping. Turns out she was a Louisiana native and hadn't seen them sold anywhere besides her home state. Needless to say she was thrilled. We were pretty happy with our visit too!

It was my first time getting ice cream from Capital Ice Cream, and I've been kicking myself for not…read moretrying it sooner. First of all, this place is so cute! They are small, but downstairs they have super cute and colorful seating arrangement. The inside is filled with chalk walls of all of their delicious offerings. I got the Mocha Cappuccino flavor. This blew my mind with how accurate this was to its name, and how insanely tasty it was! If you enjoy coffee, there's no way this flavor would disappoint you! This flavor is vanilla based, with the tastiest layer of mocha, then the syrup on top made it so much more coffee. This isn't overpowering coffee at all. It is such a balanced and delicious flavor. Don't sleep on Capital Ice Cream, try their ice cream, you'll be dreaming about the next spoonful!

Service was quick and friendly. Ice cream was delicious- I got a scoop of grape nut and…read morepistachio. Serving size was small but very tasty and fresh. Could not give 5 stars due to 1 downside - as I was waiting for my order, a couple entered the shop with their dog (young pitbull). Not everyone likes strange dogs and certainly not inside a cafe....i literally had to ask them to hold the dog out of the away so i could exit the small shop. Dogs or any non-service animal should be outside...especially for comfort of all, especially in a tight space, and definitely for liability reasons. Please and thank you.

My son took me to Milkcraft while we were walking around West Hartford. Here are the things I said,…read morein order: "I'm not really hungry, but you can get something." "Oooh, it looks cool in here...smells yummy, too!" "These flavors! Okay, maybe I'll get something...but what?!" "Bourbon breakfast, please!" I had to end the quotes here because I'm sure some unholy sounds came out as I ate some of the best ice cream I've ever had. I say some of the best because I tried all of my family members' flavors and they were all winners. Also, we live in Connecticut, where there is a lot of great ice cream. Anyway, go to Milkcraft. Long lines? Probably. Expensive? Kind of, but you very much get what you pay for...a transcendent ice cream experience with flavors you won't find elsewhere.

3.5 stars. Milkcraft is an ice cream shop located in CT. They have locations throughout…read moreConnecticut. They used to do nitrogen ice cream but I didn't see it when I went. There were a handful of seats. We went on a weekend so there was a short line. There was a couple in front of us taking forever to sample all the ice cream, which I won't fault the workers for the long wait. I decided to get a bubble cone Vietnamnese ice cream. It was good but the bubble cone was too much for me. It would have been better in a cup or small cone. I like the artwork on the walls and it's in a good location. Overall, a decent spot to get ice cream.

Doro Marketplace was my go-to when living in CT to grab a latte with friends. Now that I no longer…read morelive in the area, it's one of my favorite places to stop whenever I'm back visiting. The market has a warm, lively atmosphere and feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The staff is friendly and efficient, even when it's busy. The food is excellent, with a great variety of fresh sandwiches, salads and an impressive selection of pastries that are hard to resist. The scones are perfectly baked-soft and puffy in the center with a crisp outer crust. The cookies are enormous and packed with chocolate chips. On my most recent visit, it was extremely busy and there was a bit of a wait for my latte, but it was well worth it. The vanilla latte was hot, flavorful and filled to the top-just the way I like it. Doro Marketplace continues to be a must-stop for me whenever I'm back in the area, and I always look forward to returning. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

I made another visit here for lunch on a weekday and the place was far less crowded & wait was far…read moremore reasonable I got a pastrami sandwich and a creme brûlée latte. The sandwich was solid, but wasn't anything to write home about. The latte was great however.

Manny's is one of my new favorite vendors at Parkville! I seriously cannot believe how good each of…read morethese treats were. My fiancé absolutely loved the cheesecake nutella Oreo burrito crepe, and my personal favorite was the chocolate cake obsession burrito crepe. It was like biting into a cloud!! I'm obsessed and want to go back for another one soon. They have a great variety, and I think Parkville was an excellent choice for their first CT location.

I tried - - Oreo nutella cheesecake burrito: this sounds…read moreamazing and had potential however it was served cold .... The crepe was nicely made but I wish the dessert was warm to enjoy the melted nutella - waffles with cinnamon churro - the drizzle again was cold and it wasn't fresh.

Mozzicato's is a true Hartford staple. Mozzicato - De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop on Franklin…read moreAvenue sets a standard that most spots just can't touch. While the pastries are classic and exactly what you'd expect from a high-caliber Italian bakery, the real gem is the Italian ice located in the cafe. Good lord, the flavors and quality are on a different level--this isn't that Rita's or DQ garbage. The chocolate and strawberry combination is specifically incredible, honestly better than Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries. It provides that deep, rich profile and authentic taste that defines their Itallian vibe. One professional tip for anyone stopping by: bring cash. The cafe doesn't accept cards, and you don't want to be the one standing there empty-handed when you're that close to the best Italian ice on the planet

Omg this place is to die for! We were in town and were told to try this place and I'm so glad we…read morewent. This place is so busy which speaks to how bomb their bakery items are. I think we were being greedy and ordered the pizza bread, stuffed croissant and carrot cake. The pizza bread, the cake and stuffed croissant was bomb! The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. The service is to die for as the staff are friendly and helpful with all your questions. I can't wait to go back to eat this again. lol

Add 'Get a scoop at Kilwin's" to your Summer Bucket List!…read more Food: Absolutely decadent! I got a scoop of Two Berry Pie ("Vanilla-flavored ice cream, strawberry, blueberry & sugared pie crust") in a cup and the little got Lemon Sorbetto! Both were rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Kilwin's offers a sample so you can actually taste before you decide, which is a major win. It was a tough decision, but I will be back for the Cake Batter. The cones are made fresh in-house and smell divine. Beyond ice cream, there's a whole lineup of treats dipped in chocolate: pretzels, Oreos, marshmallows, you name it. Sweet tooth? Handled. Diet? Not. Service: Everyone was super friendly and patient, even with a line. You can tell they actually enjoy working there, which makes the whole experience feel even sweeter. Atmosphere: It's more of a grab-and-go setup, like just a candy store that sells ice cream not an ice cream shop, so there's no indoor seating but right outside there are plenty of benches in downtown West Hartford. The area is busy, walkable, and perfect for a side of people-watching. The quality is top-tier, the flavors are spot-on, and everything feels like a treat because it is. Worth every penny. 10/10 recommend for locals and visitors too.

Decide to drop by kilwins for dessert for the first time while I was in West Hartford center . Came…read morein thinking we would get fudge . But then we discovered they have ice cream as well! I tried the marshmallow s'more ice cream which was amazing ! Igor a small scoop with hot dude , caramel and Oreo crumbs and it was AMAZING !! Im obsessed ! My husband got the pecan ice cream which was also amazing .. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ice cream options! After getting our ice cream we walked around the center and enjoyed the weather and the ice cream! Perfect day ! Can't wait to be back and try some more flavour ! P.s the ice cream was soo good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it !

The food and service was incredible! Great drinks, friendly staff, music and a great atmosphere…read more Stopped in during the st paddy's celebration on Pratt and we love it! Can't wait to come back here

Visited for the first time on Mother's Day and was a little surprised to see it so empty for…read moredinner. We enjoyed apps (dumplings and spring rolls) and everyone chose bibimbap for their main except for me. I went with Korean stir fry and udon noodles. The spice level was tolerable but definitely noticeable. The music was modern and a tad loud for my taste, and our server was quirky, but efficient.