As always, JFoster is the place to go to in Avon for ice cream treats…read more Today I went in and ordered the special peanut butter sundae. For $7.99, this was the deal of deals Two scoops of wonderful peanut butter ice cream, follow up with some hot fudge, some broken up, pieces of Reese peanut butter cups, all topped with a generous serving of homemade whipped cream and a lovely cherry on top These flavors exploded in my mouth to such enjoyment! Such a treat and the first time here for 2026, but it won't be the last Always a solid product when purchasing from here. It's hard to say which is my favorite ice cream shop in Connecticut, but this one would be in the top five

Loved this ice cream spot! I tried the Strawberry Oreo and Peach gelato, and both were delicious…read more They also have some really unique flavors, like lychee and marshmallow, which make it fun to try something different. The service was great and everyone was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a cute spot to stop by!

I don't care how far this place is from me; I will ALWAYS crave this ice cream! There is honestly…read morenothing like it anywhere else. The flavor, the taste, everything about it is just AMAZING! No matter how far I have to drive, it will always be worth the trip. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! If you haven't tried this place yet, you're seriously missing out! Everybody needs to come here at least once because I promise you, you'll understand why I keep coming back. In service is very fast as well. The place is very clean. This is the kind of ice cream you think about even when you're nowhere near the place! Definitely a must-visit!

Arguably the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. Very dense and creamy due to it's high…read morebutterfat content. Per the Hartford Courant, Mortensens uses only natural ingredients. No artificial flavors, colors, high fructose corn syrup....none of that stuff. Family owned since 1915. They make their own ice cream. One location. About 40 flavors of hard ice cream, some of which rotate by season. They also have soft serve, but you go there for the hard stuff. I had two scoops. One each of pure Madagascar vanilla, and banana. Both divine. You could see and taste small chunks of banana. Naturally, I got a brain freeze after about 30 seconds. Am intrigued by "6 flights for $10.20". Next time. 5 smooth, creamy, dense stars!

1. Soft serve is always the right answer here! 2. The young…read morepeople working people working are so efficient and quick with service, tending to the long lines as quick as possible 3. Picnic tables placed to enjoy your ice cream without getting your car messy. Locally owned and a staple to the community

So much for a sale. Wtf was that? Dumb. Went here on their…read moresale day. No sale. Just a trap.

We were having dinner in the area so why not stop by for dessert right?…read more Well it was a warm evening and there were a lot of kids outside, the line was as long and we didn't mind until we got inside. We were sad to see the poor girl pretty much running the place by herself and it seemed she was very unhappy ( I dont blame her). We only got ice cream for my daughter because ai didn't want to wait anymore . The place was nice but I think it needs more color.

I really enjoyed my visit to Salem Valley Scoop Shop. The shop itself is fairly standard/plain…read moredecor wise, but a bit larger than the average one and comfortable. It was empty at 2 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, but someone was ready to help me right away. I needed a minute to decide from their impressive selection of creative flavors, ultimately passing on things like coffee cookie dough & tagalong. The most notable part for me is that they offer a frozen flight for only $7 that is 4 small scoops, a perfect way to try a few different flavors without having to fill up. I hate when you have to spend more to buy extra ice cream you don't want just to get a second or third flavor. I chose the key lime pie, cow tracks, pb & j, and Dubai. The latter was an easy favorite. I appreciated the inclusion of the katafi. I liked all 4, I would just say pb & j was an easy last place. It didn't have as strong a flavor as the others. I wasn't personally as wowed as many foodie friends are, but I did really enjoyed my ice cream. It wasn't overly heavy either, which was great. So I do look forward to going back and trying more!

After some fellow Yelpers suggested Capital Ice Cream, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out…read morebefore we headed home from Hartford, and it successfully lived up to the hype. The shop has such a fun, vibrant vibe. Between the colorful graffiti artwork, décor, and playful atmosphere, the atmosphere instantly puts you in a good mood. We tried their award-winning Gram Jam, and I completely understand why it's one of their signature flavors. It was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. I also tried a plain vanilla ice cream topped with Lucky Charms. There were lots of toppings to choose, from crushed Oreos, cookie dough, brownie bites, Reese's Pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream, fresh fruit, and cherries...making it fun to customize whatever you're craving. The staff were friendly and the shop was clean. Between the creative flavors, quality ice cream, and unique atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend too.

At the recommendation of my CM when we leaving a Yelp Event, I decided to walk over to Capital Ice…read moreCream from the Peruvian Bar on Main Street. Yeah... you read that right. Just a 0.6-mile walk, nbd, right? :D But on the way there I did get to see where the State Capitol was since I walked right by it. Yeah, there's a reason it's called "Capitol Street". I also didn't realize I would be walking into Frog Hollow, so that was cool, I guess. But the visit was worth the walk. The intent of coming here was so that my liver could oxidize the drinks I had earlier. Additionally, the ice cream did make me thankful the walk was longer than I had intended it to be even though I don't really know Hartford pretty much at all. I did have a sneaking suspicion I had had this before, so I looked back at my old reviews. Lo and behold, I DID have Capital Ice Cream before at the Hartford Taste Festival when I went last year and tried their Hartford Dough Down. In fact, it was one of the places I had remarked I most wanted to give an in-earnest visit to when I talked about it in that review. Because of this, I have now gone to a place in-person after first visiting their stand at a festival (I still need to do that for Sandra's Next Generation one fine day since I had their festival food the day before the historic flood of 2024). This time around I got to see a little of what the interior of the place looked like. You can find some interesting fact about Connecticut while you're there. I didn't get to take too many photos of that, but I at least got to snap myself some lore about Hartford. Apparently it's one of this nation's oldest cities, being founded in 1635. Cool stuff! I'd love to come back even if only for the lovely history. They have an outdoor area you can have your ice cream in, and an area where you can go downstairs to eat I believe. It's a bit cramped when trying to order, so something to keep in mind. Thankfully the service is great, quick and efficient. This time I nabbed myself a large key lime pie milkshake, and I HAD to go with The Force! I may not come from a galaxy far, far away, but I needed some Force goddammit! Originally I was going order the Charter Oak until I'd realized there was key lime pie ice cream and I couldn't say no to key lime pie. The Force is a chocolate ice cream with Oreo's mixed in and whipped cream on top as well as confectionery sugar. Overall, it's a definitely a great stop for ice cream lovers who want to do a CT Ice Cream Tour. I'll even go so far as to say it is a great ice cream to have when walking by the State Capitol. While I am more partial to having ice cream at harbors and sea shores (think having the ice cream on a dock while my feet dangle over the water), ice cream by a major government building is still a very beautiful thought. Of the two things I had, I would definitely say I preferred the milkshake over the sundae. I think on summer days key lime pie ice cream is more refreshing overall. But both things were very good. For hot days, this is an outstanding choice! If you're someone who loves to learn some new history, definitely come here. If you like having ice cream walking by a state capitol, this is definitely the place for you. This might not be my number-one place to have ice cream, but I definitely think this was a tasty treat that I'd be more than happy to visit again in Hartford.

Y.u.m.... First time here and the ice cream was delicious…read more Definitely had a home made feel. The staff was very friendly and let us taste test a few times because there were so many flavor options. Nice little set up to eat inside too. Definitely a place to check out.

What happened? We…read morecame to Milkcraft a few years ago. It was vibrant and lively inside, with lots of people trying an assortment of cool and unique flavors. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was great. We came again today after a nice local lunch, looking for a small sweet treat to end the day. The inside was dirty. The ice cream freezer had years of ice and grime built up on the inside. It was half empty and the flavors remaining were fairly mundane. We tried the most interesting looking one - a milk and cereal creation. It tasted like warm vanilla ice cream with hints of crushed up salty, stale cracker. There are lot of other places in town that offer fun desserts, so we'll go other places next time.

Tasty, tons of selection, decent view of the countryside from the parking lot, and goats, chickens…read moreand other animals that make it a mini barnyard zoo visit for the little one. Perfect outing spot.

More 3.5 ish-Such a pretty setting. Loved the donkeys. Plenty of seating. Got the butter pecan and…read morepistachio-small portions and wasnt a fan of the pistachio. Hubs got peanut butter swirl and said it was just ok.

This place is such a cute little spot, and definitely worth the visit! Even if you have to wait a…read morelittle while, it's honestly not a big deal because they have a beautiful outdoor area where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. The atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing, and the animals make the whole experience even more special! It's such a unique, adorable touch that makes this place stand out from your typical ice cream shop. And of course, the ice cream is delicious! Between the great ice cream, the beautiful outdoor seating area, and the animals, this place offers so much more than just a dessert. It's a great spot to visit with family, friends, or even just to get out of the house and enjoy something different. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for great ice cream in a cute, relaxing environment!

It was just a little better than OK for me. It was near the home of our hosts on a recent trip and…read moreon a hot Sunday afternoon we went out for an ice cream treat. This is clearly a local favorite and it is set up at the entrance to a local family farm. This is where they sort of lost me because I grew up on a farm. These places are never the entertainment for me that they are to others. But I understand the appeal to the local community and the length of the lines to buy ice cream in summer is a supporting proof of that. Sadly they have limited flavors and you cannot see or taste them before choosing, as most all of our ice cream places at home have available. I saw only a few on the list that I would order and chose the coffee flavor, hoping it was light in color and flavor. It was not. This is a problem for the caffeine low tolerance folks so don't choose it if you are one like me. There were few fruit flavors too, which surprised me in summer. The people were nice, the servings ample and the line moved quickly. There is seating at wooden picnic tables which face a fenced area where there are some animals to see. I think city residents would clearly enjoy this part more than I did. They serve cones and cups, but on such a hot day they recommended cups as safer though one of our hosts chose the cone anyway. I might look further for ice cream should we go back again. But the quality was fine and the portions substantial and probably more than I needed anyway. We all finished our ice cream and I was glad we could reach it so quickly.