We live in Newtown and have been going for many years. It's the place to go for high quality premium ice cream. It can get busy on the weekends they handle the crowd well and it's worth the wait. They have many delicious flavors made on sight. Go! You won't be sorry. read more

Stopped by here today after seeing endless good reviews, left disappointed with no plans to return. Both orders came out half wrong despite being written down correctly by the worker at the order window and the ice cream itself is nothing special, it's the same sugary taste I can get anywhere. The line was so long it wasn't worth the wait to attempt to get what we actually ordered so $20 of ice cream went into the trash because they couldn't tell peppermint from cookies and cream. For the same price we'll stick with Rich's where our orders are at least correct or Arethusa where the quality is miles better and flavors are actually rich. read more

We are regulars here and love the ice cream, but we've had a horrible experience with the parking staff on our past few trips here. When we saw the "lot full" sign being put out as we were about to pull in, we asked them if we could turn around in the parking lot. Instead of nicely asking us turn around up the road, the attendant started screaming at us, saying, "No parking! Keep driving! Just keep driving!" and didn't answer our question. Ive also been there before when people ask about handicap parking and they've told them "Nope not available." I hope they'll educate their parking attendants on how to treat customers in the future because this is the second or third rude encounter we've had with them. Besides the parking staff, the other staff have been wonderful! Regardless of those issues, the ice cream is truly so yummy! My favorite flavors are Bada Bing, Black Raspberry, and Mocha Mayhem! I usually get 2 scoops in a waffle cone or their brownie sundae, which is delicious. I'd definitely recommend coming on the earlier end if you want to avoid the crowds, but the wait is always worth it. You should also note that if you are unable to get parking in the lot, you can park on the road, but you need to be careful about not parking in the 'no parking zone' and cant be over the white line. The police regularly patrol this area and ticket people. I've seen them ticket almost every car on this road before so be careful! read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - Bada Bing and Black Raspberry in a Waffle Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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Ice cream is always good. As far as I know, it's three ingredients: cold, cream, and sugar. It's all but impossible to screw up. What's rare though, and honestly impressive, is the elevation of it. How do you make a simple and universally delicious treat notably better? I have no idea. But Ferris Acres Creamery has figured it out. Maybe it's the beautiful autumnal backdrop and picturesque natural surroundings. Maybe it's as simple as the obviously fresh dairy (from the picnic tables, you can see cows grazing the bucolic field nearby). But for whatever reason, it tastes noticeably better here. Plus, it has a stellar selection of different flavors and options and very fair prices. Ferris Acres is worth an extra drive for and then some. read more

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"Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way" (Joni Mitchell) I just did three searches on "what is the best ice cream in Connecticut"? Ferris came up on all three, and one of those said it was THE BEST in the state. Not sure I can definitively judge on the merits of that claim, but I can tell you that Ferris makes some of the very best ice cream I've ever tasted. Our ice cream was super creamy, full of flavor, and just plain fantastic. We both went for a small cup ($5.50) with two scoops. Cup #1 had Bada Bing (an almond and chocolate ice cream, with dark chocolate chunks and Bing Cherries) and Raspberry Swirl Chunk (Vanilla ice cream with raspberry swirls and dark chocolate chunks). Cup #2 had Coconut Chocolate Chunk (Coconut ice cream with coconut flakes and dark chocolate chunks) and Elvis Dream (Vanilla ice cream with peanut butter, banana, and dark chocolate chunks). The flavors were intense, the chocolate chips were excellent, the portion sizes were generous, the pricing was OK, and the service was friendly and efficient. We have a new favorite if we're out in that part of the world. read more

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At the beginning of '24, for my Food Blog, I created a Foodie New Years Resolution List of 9 places I wanted to visit, and Ferris Acres was the first place I listed. Ferris was one of the very few highly regarded ice cream spots in CT I hadn't visited. Earlier this year, I finally made it. And I get the buzz. I had actually driven by Ferris before, but it was so insanely busy that I didn't stop. It was also very busy when I visited, but I was armed with some info from Foodie Friend Emma D -- Ferris has a small side takeout window where you can get prepackaged ice cream. While that ultimately saved me from waiting in what I suspect was a 30 minute line for a Sundae, it didn't help with parking. I must have circled for about 10 minutes to find a space. It seems like they probably have space to expand their parking. That might be a good idea given their popularity. One of my Go To Moves when I try a very popular new place is to ask the person who helps me what the most popular choices are. The person who helped me, who was younger, professional and friendly, kind of struggled to come up with recommendations. That line moved so quickly, that I hadn't had much time to explore the flavors. So on the spot, I decided on Red White and Moo (which had a fruit vibe), Toasted Almond, PBC2, and Razz Swirl Chocolate Chunk. If I had just waited a minute, a customer who was a Ferris flavor expert got in line behind me and I suspect her recs would have improved my experience. I transported the ice cream on ice 45 minutes for later eating. The ice cream had great texture. The PBC2, which was peanut butter and chocolate, was my favorite. The Toasted Almond didn't pop for me, but the other flavors were good. Rich flavor in all the ice cream. The huge chocolate chips were awesome. To be honest, none of these flavors are common orders for me, and I suspect I would have connected better with other flavors, but they were well executed. Next time I visit, I'll research the flavors more in advance. 4.5 Stars read more

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Simply the best around. Pure ice cream. Incredible flavor. If you like ice cream, this is the place.

Came here on a Friday night to try. They were busy. There is a lot of parking but it fills up. They had employees directing parking and at times closing the lot. A large variety of ice cream and other items such as fresh eggs, berry sundaes, shakes, and treats for dogs. Since it is on the farm, all of the ingredients are fresh. There are tables and benches that you can sit and relax for a few. The ice cream was delicious. I had Grasshopper and toasted almond. I preferred the grasshopper. Very creamy and fresh. This is not the half gallon of Breyers you get from the supermarket. The prices were much cheaper than I expected. Overall great experience. Since it is on a farm, it smelled like a farm. Be prepared. read more

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I've been to a lot of ice cream places in my time. Ferris Acres has the best ice cream I've ever tasted. They have lots of flavors, and every one I've had has been excellent. The flavors are intense and the ice cream consistency is wonderful. If I lived next door to this place, I don't know what might happen to me. I might explode. Fortunately, I live 15 miles away, far enough to keep me from having their ice cream each day, but close enough that I can go there when the spirit moves me. read more

My fiancée and daughter and I hit up Ferris Acres while on our unofficial "Tour de Ice Cream" through CT, and this place is the cow's utter. No joke, you can actually see the cows that made your scoop just chilling and munching in the field across the street. The flavor options? Almost too many. I didn't even know that was possible when it comes to ice cream. Prices were super reasonable and the service was quick even with a solid crowd already there by noon on a Saturday. We grabbed our ice cream and found a spot at a picnic bench, just hanging out and enjoying the sunshine. The ice cream was rich, creamy, and downright udderly delicious. This place is a moo-st go. Sorry not sorry. read more

Ive been hearing great reviews about this place so decided to check it out while I was in town. Its been consistently known to be THE BEST place to get ice cream in CT so i definitely wanted to try it.. & not to mention the incredible view! First time I went was around late afternoon/evening & the parking lot was crowded with customers waiting to try out their ice cream favs. This place is pretty popular so I do recommend calling or looking up their busy hours so you can plan accordingly when to visit and make the most of your time to be able to enjoy a wonderful trip & get your hands on some delicious ice cream. Although I was not able to join the first time because of a capacity limit & due to being close to closing time- the 2nd time was the charm. I went with my bf & we called ahead of time to check on business hours & wait times. Lines were limited & service was fast! We created our own ice cream which was a smores sundae. & lemme tell you it was THE best ice cream ive ever had in my life! Campfire ice cream w/ melted marshallows, walnuts, whipcream , & chocolate syrup... simply perfection! read more

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We were visiting CT for vacation and had received several ice cream place suggestions. We saved Ferris Acres for our last day, and I'm so glad we did. First, it was a beautiful drive there. As we pulled up, I noticed the large parking lot and the stunning property, as well as the green pasture across the street. In this pasture are the cows that provide the milk for the ice cream. It doesn't get any fresher than that. Plus it's so fun to watch the cows! Next, there are 32 flavors to choose from, ranging from typical to creative flavors with creative names (such as Bada Bing, an almond and chocolate with dark chocolate chunks and Bing cherries). Even the simple "sweet cream," which my fiance had was delicious. I couldn't choose just one flavor, so I opted for Cookie Jar and Route 302 Chocolate Moo. Both were absolutely fantastic. There is even a 12 scoop ice cream challenge, which I was seriously tempted to do! If you are in a CT, this is a "must" if you love ice cream. Heck even if you don't, I still think you should go. It was definitely my favorite one of our trip, and truly one of the best ice cream places I have experienced! read more

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This is one of my favorite ice cream places to go to.Every summer I love going with my family. I love that you can see the cows across the street. The staff is always nice and helpful and I love that the ice cream tastes so fresh! read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - Campfire ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Ferris Acres Creamery is the most beautiful location I've ever been to that crafts farm made ice cream. My wife and I make a regular pilgrimage to Ferris Acres for the best ice cream and the most remarkable selection of flavors in New England. Connecticut is absolutely blessed to have ice cream of this quality. Anyone who complains about parking is sadly missing out on the overall experience. read more

Ferris Creamery is a Newtown institution. There are so many inventive flavors ; it's a must try, if you haven't had it. PBC2 is my favorite: chocolate ice cream with fudge swirls, peanut butter, and pieces of Reese's cups. read more

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This was my first time here. The ice cream was so delicious. My friend and I ordered the Parent Trap, toddler size in a waffle cone. I will definitely be going back there. The staff was friendly. read more

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Took a drive out to Newton, CT for some ice cream. Decided to visit Ferris Acres Creamery . Wow !! Glad we did. The ice cream was delicious!! Good amount served for a good price. Service was great and parking available. Even though there a long line, we were able to place an order relatively quickly. If you ride a motorcycle like I do, be careful parking because of the gravel in the parking lot. read more

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You don't want any better ice cream +++ Think now though its closed for the season Be prepared to wait for service in season as its crowded and with a crowd occasionally means parking is troublesome BUT Worth the wait read more

Amazing creamy but be prepared to wait! There's typically a long line to order and then a line waiting for your order. There is also not a lot of parking. If you're interested in trying but want to avoid the craziness you can go when they first open or on a rainy day. It's definitely worth it. I ordered the sweet cream, the cow tracks, and the MJ RELL and I will probably get that exact order next time! read more

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Ferris Acres is my favorite ice cream. Love all the different flavors available, Bada Bing is my favorite. The service is always good. If you're new to the area or just passing through be sure to stop, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great ice cream, great ambiance, country style pad, close to all but beware of the lines. Service was excellent too. On of our fair weather favorites. read more

Loved their ice cream and was thrilled the line wasn't too long when we went. We do suggest getting there at an earlier time to avoid not being able to find parking as their lot is a bit on the smaller side but if you love ice cream like we do then it's worth parking on the road or driving around until a spot opens up! Can't forget to shout out their amazingly friendly staff as well! read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - Sweet cream in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Never misses, alwaaaays good!! This place always has a line, and for GOOD reason!! Also, it's worth it to wait in line, plus it goes fast. So many flavors and combos to choose from. I love their seasonal options as well. Very fresh! Literally there are cows grazing just across the street. read more

Ice cream is delicious! True creamery! Variety of ice cream options. I travel 25 minutes just for their ice cream.

Great Ice cream, wonderful view, and best Ice Cream in CT. Will come again every summer read more

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A review of Ferris Acres Creamery is long overdue given it has been the creamery located (close to) my backyard, my "always there for me" through childhood, college vacations home, and now young adulthood. I have tried several homemade creameries across the state, but none of them compare to Ferris Acres. The ice cream flavors are outrageous, putting their own unique spin on classic flavors. My all time favorite flavor is Cookie Jar, but a close competitor I came across over this past summer, Vanilla PBC squared, is a close second. Friends and family of mine were disappointed to hear that Elvis's Dream was booted to the specials menu... we beg you to bring Vanilla PBC squared and Elvis's Dream to the regular menu list for the 2023 season. We are all eagerly awaiting our winter quart orders... and for more ice cream fun next year! read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - Cookie jar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

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A CT ice cream institution. When they need to employ parking attendants on random weekday afternoons, you know you're doing something right! Creative homemade flavors and fresh waffle cones. Limited outdoor seating available, so plan accordingly. read more

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Literally on the farm . Service with a smile and the peach with raspberry swirls and it tasted like MORE pleeeease. People as well as pooches were friendly read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - I'm sitting on a bench overlooking the parking lot/sitting area with tables and benches. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

The setting is 70% of the overall experience. I like their ice cream too; it's just not the very best on offer in this area.... Creative and original flavors. The fruit flavored ice creams (peach, cherry) are outstanding. Be prepared for huge crowds from 11 am to 3 pm and then the after dinner crowd from 8 pm to close. Personally this is one of the most picturesque farms in the entire state. read more

Hands down some of the best ice cream I've ever had! Ferris Acres Creamery is consistently rated one of the top ice cream spots in CT, and for good reason. The ice cream tastes so fresh and creamy, it's really hard to beat. I enjoyed the Black Raspberry ice cream in a waffle cone! If you're going on a weekend, or a weeknight, be prepared to wait because the line gets LONG. If you do go on a weeknight, I'd recommend trying to get there before 6:30PM and you may be able to beat the after-dinner rush. Parking may also be an issue, as the gravel lot is not very big, and there's no on-street parking nearby. Keep in mind that there's no indoor seating, they just have a windows where you order and then pick up. They do also have an "Express" window for those who order ahead and are just picking up. There's a few picnic tables and benches to sit at. Across the street is a pasture where you can watch the cows graze. Overall Ferris Acres Creamery serves by far some of the best ice cream in CT, and it's definitely a place you should check out this summer! read more

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Parking limited during busy times. Selection decent. Friendly service. Ice cream top quality and perfect temperature and creaminess! Fun experience read more

Want the best or at least one of the best, ice cream spots in CT, go to Ferris Acres. Usually long lines but I hit it on a rainy day a few days ago and I win the jackpot with one person ahead of me. By the time I left, even in the rain, there were at least 10 people in line. Quick service, nice staff, picnic benches to eat on, and amazing ice cream! Fun and creative sundaes to choose from AND they are pet friendly. They offer the cutest pup cup with a little treat on top! made me, my three kids and our dog happy that day! Their caramel is so tasty. My daughter loved the marshmallow sauce. They have both fresh strawberries and strawberries in the sauce, which I appreciate. If you want more foodie and non foodie fun, follow me @date_night_craves. read more

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Great ice cream and a cute place to hang out and enjoy it. There are about of great flavors to choose from so it's hard to recommend!

It's a scene to experience. The I e cream is amazing and the location even better. Insider tip...park to the left when entering as getting out fro the other side can be challenging. There's typically a line but worth the wait. They do have some crazy ideas of what sizes mean...."small" is two giant scoops and "large" is three! They have Sundaes and other options too. Worth the car trip. Open seasonally. Hand packed pints and desserts also available. Ice cream solves so many problems! read more

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It is definitely a busy place on a Summer Friday night. They had a couple of staff directing the traffic/parking. Plenty of parking. The line was pretty long but they moved through them pretty quick. You order at one window and pickup at another. There were so many flavors and some special flavors. Everyone was satisfied with their choices. No complaints here. read more

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I usually come here towards the beginning of every opening season since it's so amazing! I love the large menu of flavor options that they offer but I always end up getting the cannoli sundae because there's no where that I know that offers something similar! This sundae was made to perfection and very large serving. So good! read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Thickest ice cream I've ever had, in a good way, got the black raspberry and bada bing and so full of flavor the bing cherries were so yummy. Went on a random weekday midday and lots of people already. Service is friendly and watching the cows graze in the field next to the shop is a vibe read more

Love love love! This ice cream is so creamy and delicious! Highly recommend the trip! The only negative is the limited parking when it's busy. Suggest going on "off peak" times. read more

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THE BEST ICE CREAM. It's on a farm and they use fresh milk. Also amazing value. The small is like a large. Soft serve is really flavorful and super creamy. Staff is always nice. We always take multiple pints to go. The lines get long on a warm summer day or weekend afternoons. My favorite flavors: bad habit (intense chocolate), salty cow, parent trap, mocha mayhem. read more

Ferris Acres Creamery - Soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Small window on a farm for homemade ice cream and cones. They have a wide variety of ice cream flavors, but I went with my go-to flavor...chocolate chip...in a waffle cone. The cone was fantastic and the ice cream was pretty good, but not as good as I was expecting given all the hype this place has. The ice cream was somehow both very icy and extremely creamy. The only seating around is a couple of outdoor picnic tables. 6/10 read more