Good but basic soft serve…read more Quick review for a quick service. Place is a little out of the way, served from the back of a gas station off the main road. The menu is very simple, and the price is okay. Quality of the soft serve is actually pretty good. The trouble is location. Its identity will always be tied to the gas station and the maintenance of the grounds is good for the lawn but not the building it occupies. So the lawn looks good and the quality of the ice cream was good but the building does give off a vibe. It's good and functional soft serve, but that's all.

Menu is very basic but the staff were great. Ice cream was delicious. We did the ice cream nachos…read morewhich was a great treat and a swirl in a cup with fudge. Basic ice creams, basic flavors but price was right. Place is attached to the gas station with its own dedicated window. Wouldn't go out my way for the ice cream but hey if I'm in the area and wanted a good treat. This would take my money.

Great spot for a cool treat. Many flavors of ice cream and italian ices. They also offer…read moreinteresting combinations of both (we got the 4th of July themed ice cream and ice). Plenty of parking, nice outdoor seating options with umbrellas. It's next to a dinosaur themed mini golf place (was not yet opened when we stopped). Very conveniently located to I-84 - for us it was definitely worth the stop driving back from Massachusetts.

Great homemade ice cream! Rich, creamy and tasty. Excited to go back once the mini golf course…read moreopens.

This ice cream truck recently stopped in my appartment. I had a peanut butter cup cookie ice cream…read moresandwich. It was good. I think that was their popular flavor. There was only one left when I went.

Tried an Ice Cream Sandwich (Chocolate Cookies w/ Mint Choc ice cream) - HANDS DOWN BEST ICE CREAM…read moreSANDWICH I'VE EVER HAD! The cookie was killer - almost had a fudge consistency w/ big chocolate chunks. I'm supposed to be gluten-free but this was worth it to me. SO DELICIOUS, can't wait to see this truck around at festivals etc! I'll recommend it to everybody.

My first visit at the Vernon location as the South Windsor location closed. I thought there would…read morehave been lines but it was very quick and had a variety of flavors to choose from. The Pina Colada got my interest but chose the watermelon chip. Very good decision as I wanted texture of the chips. Always a thing to add to your calendar for the 1st day of spring for free Italian ice. The store location is in a great location near a lot of stores in Vernon and very new and clean appearance.

My family and I had just moved my daughter into a new apartment and needed a refresher if you…read morewould. My oldest suggested Rita's as a great break. I was impressed with the menu and how clean the store was. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating provided and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I ordered a combo of mango ice and strawberry gelato. Amazing combo. Would definitely recommend it. As it was my first time here I will definitely be revisiting this

Not a fan Gone past…read morethis place a bunch. Decided to give them a try. Gentleman working the store was nice, we got two cups of soft serve then brought them to the car to enjoy. What I got I can only really equate to frozen cool whip. It was oddly cool but not cold, airy and sugary sweet. My guess is that they use lots of stabilizers and whip the heck out of it to keep it from melting as quickly. But that also makes the ice cream taste cheap, hence the cool whip reference. If I was only looking for toppings, then I will mention the ice cream was laden with toppings. But the ice cream itself was just not my style. A disappointment, and probably won't return

Loveeeeee carvel ice cream. Soft serve with chocolate crunches is the best! It is a very small…read moreshop. Nowhere to sit and eat, just grab and go. Service is great! Parking is a little tight because of the busy plaza location. Not many carvel shops left. Hope this one sticks around!

Going to Shady Glen is a bit like stepping back in time. It's that 'old timey' ice cream parlor,…read morefrom the decor to the servers (outfits), to the food. Nostalgia. Memories. A stop on the way back to UCONN when I was a student there. The "go to" place after our kids' school events. Shortly after we moved to Manchester, over 38 years ago, the restaurant was closed for renovations. We were looking forward to seeing the revamped restaurant. Well, we were even more surprised when we stepped in the door - nothing had changed! Cleaner, perhaps new Naugahyde on the seats, but that mural on the wall was the same - those elves were timeless. When you sit down, you get a small paper cup of water. The menus are on the the wall - soups, sandwiches & ice cream. I'd always heard they had a patent on the way their cheeseburgers were made - a burger topped with crispy cheese. A must have. Prior to Covid, the condiments tray had ketchup, mustard & chopped onions. Now, there are packets of the condiments. No onions though. We shared an order of fries - crispy & good. I was too full to have ice cream after our meal, so we brought a half gallon (yes - a real half gallon) of our favorite flavor home - chocolate almond joy. Yum! Note - you need cash. No cards. There is an ATM in the restaurant.

Wavering between 4-4.5 stars. The interior looked different from how I remember it, but somehow our…read moregroup of 3 adults and 2 kids fit comfortably in an otherwise-seemingly narrow booth with one chair added on the end. Since it's a popular choice, expect crowds til late afternoon for lunch. I didn't notice their breakfast menu among those posted on the walls, but apparently it is served til 11am. As for lunch, the cole slaw is surprisingly superior to most if not all other diners/cafes. Though prices have increased with inflation, still a great value and more competitive than many other comparable places in the state. Furthermore, the consistent taste and nostalgic ambiance are all still intact. Main offerings are between-bread - i.e., sandwiches, so limited options if you have dietary restrictions like having to eat gluten-free (soups contain gluten; I didn't ask if any of the platters could be made GF though), but their iconic fried cheese is still available as an a la carte side. Ice cream flavors include seasonal highlights like pumpkin chocolate chip, and their shakes are generous and delicious. I recommend asking what additional flavors they have available that are not listed on the wall menu. If there are kids in your party, be sure to look out for the table placard with the Children's Menu; the kids in our group enjoyed the chicken platter which included fries, a drink, and 2 substantial breaded chicken fillets.

never thought id review this place but was actually quite impressed with the products as well as…read morethe over all establishment. inside was clean and organized, staff who was assigned at the counter that day was a nice and friendly lady too. She also appeared to know some of the customers there so there maybe some regulars that stops by. lots of coffee options and some warm food as well as the usual grab and go snacks and chips. They have some deals at times too (ex. bottled water, etc). Actually ended up grabbing one only to end up paying tax as well ahha next time il have to keep that in mind.

Friendly clerk and great coffee at a great price! Large coffee with a sausage, egg and cheese…read morecroissant for $3. Can't beat it!

Best Ice Cream Shop in the area, still needs work…read more This place has popped up on my radar as a roll place to give a try. So after a dinner we came to this place to give them a try. The place is pretty sparse on decoration, opting for paint splatters around the entire location. Which is fine, it's an ice cream shop so it needs to be fun. There was a staff of about 3-4 people manning the front, so plenty of people to help us along. Menu was on the wall facing away from the front desk area, which is weird. But I took a look, ordered a cookie monster, and waited for the rolls. Another little bit of weirdness. the anti-griddles were by the register, but hidden behind the toppings. You really couldn't watch the person go to town to make your roll. Part of the fun is being able to watch your ordering person go through and make the ice cream right in front of you. A missed opportunity with all the toppings and stuff blocking the view. Lastly, and this is the weirdest decision out of all of them, they used a generic soft serve base for the roll. If it wasn't soft serve base, they used some pre-sugared heavy whipping cream. It probably made the workers job easier to make the rolls, but it kind of lead to this overly sugary ice cream with a clumpy, waxy mouthfeel. As a man who likes his sweets, it was almost too much sugar to deal with. The price is okay, about average for this style of ice cream. The lack of "show", the sugary thick base, and the small cups that don't get filled all the way with rolled ice cream makes this feel not as great of a purchase. These problems are all solvable fairly easily. Add a menu to behind the register, get more areas to stash the candies and mix-ins. Open the windows to the griddle and invite patrons to watch their ice cream come to life, and switch out the soft serve base for either some straight up whole milk or a milk and cream mix. This may up the complexity of making said rolled ice cream, but it'll be better received and will be a fresher product than shelf-stable mixes. If you haven't tried a roll before, or you really want ice cream, this place is worth a try. There are better ice cream places if you travel, and I have had pretty good rolls at other locations. It works for where it is

Does anyone ever look at the stores down Main St in Manchester? You really need to look close…read morebecause tucked away serving fun rolled ice cream is Creamy Rolls! Walk inside this hole in the wall, take in the colorful design and fun atmosphere, and toil over which flavors you want to indulge in. I got the Monkey'n Around (banana and Nutella with walnuts) and in about 5 minutes, I got my ice cream roll fix. Everything costs about $9, and each cup has 4 rolls on it. I will say that in comparison to other places I've been, the serving size here is smaller, but the price is higher. I'll be back because my kids enjoyed the experience, though I may skip to save me a tenner.

After dining at Burton's, we stopped by Ben & Jerry's for some ice cream. This location is really…read morenice, it's right by "The Green", at Evergreen Walk. Even though the grass is artificial, it's a nice space for kids to play. Additionally, there are a few tables with umbrellas. Inside they also have some tables and bar seating options. The menu of available ice cream choices was large, they also have some specialty options, as well as ice cream cakes. This time I decided to go for Dulce De-Lish. This is their version of Dulce De Leche. It's filled with caramel, toffee, and some crunchy pecans. This one was very caramel, but a bit too sweet for me. We enjoyed sitting outside at the start of summer with a tasty ice cream in hand.

Attended the 1st Ben & Jerry's ice cream cakes decorating class which was held at the Evergreen…read morelocation in South Windsor. This class that Linda the Manager instructed was so much fun creating your own ice cream creation. If you haven't ever decorated a cake this is the perfect class. What was the best was it was ice cream. You get to choose 2 flavors out of the 4 they give you to select and they prepare it in advance so the cake is firm for you to decorate it. There are a few steps that you complete to have your master piece to have and take home. The items you decorate w are supplied. It's a lot of fun and they are having another class is on Saturday, February 8th for Valentines. The other locations are also having classes. You can go on Eventbrite. The price is $25 pp. thanks to Ben & Jerry's for having such a cool event to do. You won't be disappointed.

Custom mix in ice cream joint…read more Opening day, and the line is manageable. Decided to try their almondmilk ice cream option, with peanut butter, almonds, and banana. Owner literally mixed my ice cream on the fly on their anti-griddle. Scooped it up and served. Isn't the first time I've seen this. Cold stone is one of the pioneers of this method and their ice cream is serviceable. Location wise it's not too bad but with the options in the area this place may become a little difficult to get to. It's good ice cream though

Opening day!! Staff were very friendly and efficient. Overall very standard ColdStone Location,…read moreclean and small but great outdoor seating area that they share with Starbucks. I think this a great option for mix-in ice cream.