Seems it's been around for a long time, cute storefront spot in a little strip mall, but there's…read moremore than meets the eye. Dozens of selections of both hard and soft ice cream that was fresh and imaginative. Busy on this sunny day when we stopped in, but the mature staff handled it with ease and good humor. The ice cream pies looked amazing if you had a local special occasion to get to. I'd go again.

What a cute family owned ice cream shop. It's been around for 40 years! Owners were there when I…read morewalked in and I had the pleasure of meeting them! Very sweet . When I walked in , I had my friend and her nephew who are regulars there so they knew their orders already! As I was checking out the flavors , they were labeled GF which was great and made things so Much easier. Honestly, everything looked so good! Many choices of flavors to choose from! 26 flavors!! I would love to go back! The girls working were so Pleasant and helpful! The ice cream was delicious! I must say this was a great way to end my evening!

This was my first time at the Bristol location. I have been to the Oxford Location and remembered…read morehow delicious the ice cream was! The service was excellent! It was a beautiful day so there was many people but the menu is huge, the ice cream is freshly made and they have pies and donuts that they sell! The only thing is I wish they had more picnic tables so families can sit .Theres are only a few. And wish they had atleast one bathroom( Porto potty) . That's the only thing. Besides that , I'd love to go again! Love all of the flavors they have and staff is so pleasant!

Wonderful ice cream! Creamy, tastes amazing! Not sugary but enough sweetness. Thick and soft and…read moretastes homemade. Very very good. Service was excellent. I was handed my cup with a warm smile and that really showed me they enjoy what they do! Cool ice cream truck that gave me the small town vibes! Definitely recommend. 10/10!

So first, the ice cream was fantastic. There doesn't seem to be indoor seating, and you can order…read morefrom a walk up counter on the side of the building. It is cash only to pay. The ice cream itself is cool and creamy, and the varieties are plentiful. Outdoors they do have some tables and chairs, and dare I say parts of the building you can enjoy your dessert on. There are also many ducks. The shop is near a pond so their presence makes sense, but there are a lot of them. They seemed content to stay by the pond due to people tossing (hopefully) duck-friendly scraps to them.

Absolute ripoff. $6 for 2 measly scoops of Gifford's. You're better off going to your local grocery…read morestore.

This was our first time here and we told them so. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The store…read morewas easy to access and there is a large free parking lot. The patio tables are out and ready. I had the large sundae and my wife had the small waffle cone. First of all the cone and scoops were anything but small! Be advised you get a lot. My sundae was packed with 3 large scoops, strawberries, sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry. It was amazing. The ice-cream is creamy, not whipped full of air like others. The flavors jump out and grab you. My wife's black raspberry chip was loaded with chocolate. The pistachio ice-cream was loaded with whole pistachio nuts. We traveled farther but we didn't have better.

We love supporting small businesses, and LaCroix Ice Cream is such a cute, trendy spot. The space…read moreis super eye-catching and fun, and the flavor selection is honestly great, there's something for everyone. Service is super efficient, even when it's busy. That said, our milkshakes had ice chunks and the ice cream itself felt a bit lacking in flavor this visit. We'll definitely be back, just trying something different next time!

Bell city dinner is my favourite brunch spot I just love coming here ! They have so many fun…read moreoptions to try from massive milkshakes to glittery mimosas/ margaritas to instagram worthy food options , but also having options for a simple scrambled eggs and bacon ! This time I tried the new seasonal special apple crisp cheesecake French toast ! Yes that's a mouthful to say but it was sooo good if you have a huge sweet tooth like me it was amazing !!! A must try ! Service is always good we have always been able to get a seat and the staff always super friendly . Great service , They got us seated , ordered , served and out the door in about an 1hour . Overall 5/5 again great food , great service and great ambiance the whole place is always decorated and I loved the added lights over the ceiling !

So this unassuming looking diner hides a surprise. It's not what you think of as a typical diner…read more Cool metallic tiles, curved walls, cool art and chandeliers kick this up from diner decor to much cooler. The service was great our server couldn't have been nicer and came around just enough. We ordered our food with the thought to get one of their signature adult drinks or milkshakes - think fun, over the top drinks but..... we were too full from the delicious food. Going to go back again soooon to try a milkshake! Check them out. Will def be back!

1st time at this awesome location! Plenty of parking and they have outside tables. This location is…read moresmall but mighty. Lots and staff and plenty of flavors. Yay we were so excited and pleased to be greeted with smiles. My kids were super excited that they had so many of the new flavors. The staff encouraged them to do half/half so they could try two flavors. What a pleasure this visit was. We definitely found our new location. Highly recommend and if you're going for the free ice today, please don't forget to tip

We love Italian ice and this is our favorite place to grab and enjoy new flavors every summer! We…read moretried the green apple , sour patch kids and I think my daughter tried the strawberry concrete? All of them were delicious as usual, service was fast and friendly , casual atmosphere and we already planned to go back and try the new Swedish Fish flavor !!

First time to this new spot and enjoyed it!! We just got…read moresmall cones but my Moose Tracks was tasty and fresh tasting. The menu had a lot of flavors and just as many toppings. The sundae options are endless! They have daily specials too which is a plus. Some seating inside and a few seats outside as well. Decently priced so I'm sure as the weather gets warmer we'll be here more often.

I was able to try Bristol scoops last weekend, and I found myself comparing most of the flavors to…read moreother ice cream shops that I've been to the area. The salted caramel could have been milkier. The ice cream base didn't taste as creamy as I would've liked and the waffle cone didn't have a lot of flavor. Normally I get a hint of vanilla or a buttermilk, but I didn't get any of that in this cone. I will say the portions are great. I ordered a medium, and this was huge. The girls working were super friendly and welcoming, and they were helpful when I asked for recommendations on which flavors to try. On their menu they do have an option for gluten-free and vegan however they didn't have any available when I went so I'm not sure how often they're out of those allergy free options for people. Comparatively the pricing was decent compared to most ice cream shops in the area. However, I still feel I would go to a different one over Scoops based on flavor and texture.

Great ice cream and great mini golf make for a great time! The service was fast and friendly. The…read moreambiance is one of a kind because you have the beautiful river in the background and the weather was perfect today. They have the most adorable mini cone of ice cream for only .50 cents and I think is the cutest! Of course they have other sizes and plenty of flavors. We opted for Rainbow Sherbet, Cookie Monster Mash and Coconut Almond Bar I believe was called. All 3, very good choices!

I'm only giving it 3 stars because we had fun. However, after coming here for many many years, we…read morewere disappointed to find the course in such a rundown condition. Examples include many of the lights not working, and we played at night, the water wheel at the beginning of the course and some of the other water features weren't running. Also, the tree branches were hanging down in our face and there were shrubs growing onto the green. And the last few times we've come here the people working inside don't seem very friendly.

Tried to get delivery of two large size sundaes because they advertise Buy One Get OneFree on…read moreWednesdays. It did not give the BOGO online so I called Bristol Carvel on Farmington Ave. The person told me her boss didn't enable it online yet. I asked to speak to the boss and she says he wasn't there. Pretty convenient to not be activated on a Wednesday(today). So I cancelled one and the only reason I got one sundae is because of my wife. FALSE ADVERTISING !

I stopped in for impromptu whimsy - Facebook's promised Hocus Pocus cups for October 2020. Not only…read moredid Carvel have them, they are top rack dishwasher safe! The ice cream was soft and not brain-chillingly cold, and the oreos in the green shake were pretty much crushed enough to fit through the straw. The green coloring was very festive, so if you're reading this in October 2020, consider safely going to get a Hocus Pocus shake! The actual location is taking Covid seriously - there is sanitizer at the door and a sign asking you to wait until the current customer is done being served to move forward. The staff has their masks on, and you're asked to take your ice cream to go. The only downside is it's further away from main Torrington, and the shop is small so please be patient if there's a line.

I ordered a large sundae, the scoop was about 6 Oz. The hot fudge was about 2oz. The walnuts were…read moreground fine, the chocolate shots were about a 1/4 teaspoon. the whipped cream seemed fresh, the maraschino cherry was sweet. 10.65. pricey, but I'm cheap. The floor where I stood was dirty, like it hasn't been mopped in days. If its dirty where customers see, who would say in areas the can't. I was the only customer, and had to repeat my order 3 x.​​

So many flavors I didn't know what to get! I tried the coconut bar and salted caramel both were…read morepretty good and creamy. Service was nice and quick even with a busy weekend. It's a small shop with some tables inside and out and you can order in or at the window which is pretty cool too! Eliminates the crowding inside with both options of ordering. Would definitely come again and try out some other flavors next time I'm in town!