I've been here multiple times. Both the hard and soft serve ice cream is delicious and there is also Italian ice (but I've never tried it). They also make Flurries (price includes two toppings, selection is pretty typical), shakes and sundaes. Be on the lookout for some of their specialty sundaes...I have to get the baklava sundae whenever I see it offered because it's SO good. Usually I just order from the window and eat at one of the picnic tables outside, but I actually stepped inside a few weeks ago and discovered there is a freezer full of chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches for sale in packs of six. No indoor seating though. Service is fast and friendly, usually high school kids. Prices are reasonable, what you would expect from a roadside ice cream stand. read more

HK Dairy Barn - The baklava sundae--yum! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Haddam, Connecticut

We had a little family meeting here a few days ago. The ice cream is ok, reasonably priced and all outside. Picnic tables. No inside seating. So, if it's 90 degrees, you're going to toast. But in a nice cool day. Nice outside seating. Numerous tables for probably 50 ppl. Wish they would have more flavors. Maybe at some point! read more

Awesome ice cream!! Barnyard brawl; cookie dough ice cream with m&m pieces and tiny chocolate chips with fudge swirl AND the maple walnut was amazing! My fur baby even loved her vanilla ice cream!! Simple ice cream flavors, a vast amount of toppings as well as Italian ice. Cute little outdoor eating area as well!! read more

HK Dairy Barn - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Haddam, Connecticut

When driving between here and there, imagine how surprising it was to see an adorable ice cream shop in the quiet, forested middle! They are attached to a small eatery which isn't open as late. The parking is reasonable, and the cow theme is positively whimsical! The spotted tables are precious. There is also a Little Free Library on location. The ice cream is J. Foster, and they have a good range of flavors and toppings. It must be hopping in the summer! read more

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Best Ice Cream around !! Large Portions & nice Staff .. and believe me my husband had hit almost every one

Overall a decent ice cream place, much like most locations in CT. Recommended to come on a nice day as it is primarily outside seating. The service was fast, with my ice cream coming quickly. The price was also decent for what you're getting. Would come back if in the area again read more

Staff was very friendly here. With the whole COVID-19 going on the business made sure to keep the social distancing a priority. They had a number system going so when your number is called is when you come out your car to order, which I thought was a great idea considering how warm it was today, I was able to sit in the AC car while I waited to order. They used an intercom to call your number so it was a great idea. The ice cream all tasted fresh and was made in a timely manner. read more

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Best flavors in town! A favorite of mine was Blueberry Crumble!! The staff were all so nice and welcoming. read more

Enjoyed this traditional dairy bar with a wide selection of hard ice cream and toppings in addition to vanilla and chocolate soft serve. There also were a few sorbets, including some unusual but tempting flavors. I had a delicious and large milk shake. Large diameter straw helped me to get all of the chocolate chips out ;) I will be back! read more

Friendly, and fast service and yummy locally made ice cream! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Not a gourmet ice cream shop: this is affordably priced, basic, a great place to take the whole family if you're on a budget. Also it's local so support local instead of a chain store like Dairy Queen. So in my wheelhouse its a nope, vanilla was too sweet and was a funny dyed yellow color, but if you like a Dairy Queen vibe and would prefer to support a local business this is a great place. Friendly staff! read more

Awesome place to stop and get some ice cream on your way home from the beach. You will enjoy every bite. Lots of flavors and your choice of hard and soft serve. read more

We have friends who live down the road from here, and every time we visit them, we make it a point to stop at HK Dairy Barn on the way home. The hard ice cream is J. Foster's, so it's a good, creamy, local ice cream with lots of great flavors, and the soft serve is definitely made with a high percentage of milk fat - it's wonderful. I'm a big fan of hot fudge sundaes, and while I normally stick to hard ice cream with hot fudge because it doesn't melt as quickly, this soft serve actually holds its own when topped with a thick layer of hot fudge. I haven't had their ice cream cake yet, but my friend who lives in this area gets one every year for his birthday. My husband and I are thinking of getting one for ourselves to celebrate whatever holiday we have coming up. (Labor Day ice cream cake?) Prices are reasonable (a small order is pretty big), and there are a lot of toppings to choose from. This is one of the few places I've seen where a flurry comes with two toppings. We haven't been disappointed with anything yet. read more

Love their soft serve in the summer. Portion sizes are on the bigger side so get a cup and save the rest for later. Friendly fast service, and very organized. Large selection of hard ice cream and toppings. Best place to be on a hot day. read more

Yummy ice cream, reasonable prices, & big scoops! We stopped on way back from Lavender Pond Farm, & loved it! I got a seasonal flavor--blueberry crumble...sooo good! read more

Our favorite ice cream stand right in Higganum! The ice cream is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are great!

Wow! Awesome ice cream and super affordable! I was very impressed. I ordered the barnyard brawl and it's vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips and mms! So fun!! For 2 cones it was only 6 dollars!!! Awesome!! read more

HK Dairy Barn - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Haddam, Connecticut

Great ice cream! Their made-to-order ice cream cakes are delicious! Can't wait until there's another event to order another one!

Great service. I've been going to dairy barn for years and love the huge selection of ice cream.

I went here on my way home from the outlets on a whim and I'm really glad I did! I got Barnyard Brawl which was vanilla ice cream with fudge, m&ms and mini chocolate chips in it. It's was so good and pretty cheap ($3 for a large scoop!). I had dinner before coming here so I was unable to finish my ice cream and I got the smallest size. I also noticed the had Graham Central Station in the menu which is a J. Foster flavor. I was pleasantly surprised to find out from another reviewer that they were using their ice cream, which is one of my favorites in the state! read more

Great to celebrate national ice cream day! The ice cream is rich and delicious, whether it's soft serve or hard. Well worth the line. A small was more than enough and truly a small soft serve is sharable. My friend proclaimed it the. Eat soft serve she ever had read more

I don't know what ice cream brand is used because it's not advertised anywhere. So my guess is their ice cream isn't locally sourced or anything premium. One big plus is they have very affordable prices. $3.50 for two scoops. Yay. The painted cows on the outside of the building look very similar to Ben & Jerry's cows. It would have been nice if they painted something else because it's a little misleading IMO. Overall, I'd return again. Decent ice cream, for an affordable price. read more

A great place to stop for delicious ice cream. My kids love it and beg me to take them regularly. According to their Facebook page they serve J. Foster premium ice cream. http://www.jfostericecream.com/index.html There are a handful of picnic tables outside for nicer weather seating, but no seating inside. The serving sizes are generous and reasonably priced. There are many ice cream flavors to choose from and they usually have a couple of frozen yogurt flavors as well. Just be aware that's it's a small shop; they run out of flavors on occasion, and you should check their hours before heading out that way. read more

Great spot to stop in for some ice cream on a hot day or after the kids sporting event.

I had a small cone on with cow tracks and malted chocolate pigsty. It was pretty delicious! It is way cheaper than most ice cream places I've been to for the quality and amount that I've gotten. Imagine a Ben & Jerry's or Cold Stone medium cone for $4+ for a small at $2.75. It's pretty great; the staff was super friendly and the outdoor area is very clean. They also contribute 10% of proceeds to donations / charities that ask for assistance, which is very generous. The only thing to keep in mind is there is no restrooms to use at all. read more

Some of the best ice cream ever! Owners are super friendly. The ice cream is J. Foster's. Don't miss it!

The best ice cream in town very reasonable priced. Hard working family run. I try to go once a week!

Only been open a few years, but quickly becoming an institution. The soft serve is excellent, portions almost too generous, and the service always going the extra mile despite always being budy. read more

Best Ice Cream Shop in CT River Valley. Esspresso chip and Toasted Almond flavors are outstanding. Too many yummy flavors to choose. The owners are down to earth, very nice people to talk with.I give them all . Try them, you won't be disappointed. read more

OMG this might be the beat ice cream i have ever tasted it was sooo smooth it felt like velvet. The place was off the beaten path for a day trip we had taken. Since it was national ice cream day of course we had to stop. I selected a classic favorite- softserve vanilla cream with rainbow sprinkles. If you are ever in the area its definitely worth the trip. read more

I've been going here for a while and my whole family is a huge supporter of the business. Every summer I spend A LOT of money on the ice cream there. Great date spot, great road stop, great snack on a hot day..what else is there to say! read more

The best ice cream around the owners are so friendly and the staff is great. No matter what time of the day you go by it's always busy . Keep up the good work HK dairy Barn . read more

Good prices, good quality, and nice homemade ice cream. Not sure why the negative reviews. People complain because they got there when it closed? If you're in the area, definitely make an effort to stop and try the local flavors! read more

This is one of the best ice cream places around. They really load up on the ice cream. So, a small is really like a large. The picnic tables and decor help add to the kid friendly environment and they have plenty of ice cream flavor options. I have been to this place a plethora of times and I have never had a bad experience!! read more

The Dairy Barn is the best food you can get on the road. I had a blast here! Last Thursday I lost my cat. His name was Jackson and he is a black Tabby, and I really miss him. While I was looking for him I stopped at the HK Dairy Barn and got some really good ice cream, and it was great! I never found Jackson, so I took my friend's cat to replace him. We aren't friends anymore. I renamed the cat Michael, and he's not as good as Jackson. One day I was walking him around the yard and he kept trying to get at my chickens. His leash slipped off and my rooster went mad on him! His name is Dirk and he is a Rhode Island Red. Michael didn't know that he was up against the top dog of the yard, and he really learned his lesson! Now he's afraid to go outside and stays in my basement all day. That's probably why all of the rats moved upstairs now. I really hate them, always scurrying around and defecating in my bed. Keep up the good work, HK Dairy Barn! read more

Great ice cream and Italian ice, reasonably priced and very friendly staff! Seating area is always tidy and when there is a long line, it moves quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent place to get soft serve! We go frequently as it is right down the end of our road and my husband loves ice cream. Ordered a small vanilla soft serve today and looked more like a large! Lots of picnic tables to sit at, always lots of people there and easy to get in and out. They have hard ice cream, sundaes and a cooler where you can grab ice cream sandwiches or ice cream cake also. Had an ice cream cannoli one time, so delicious! Owner is very friendly, showed up a couple times right after closing time, no problem served us anyway. Really happy we have such a great business like this our town. read more

Stopped by for an ice cream last night. Lights were on and windows open. People were eating ice cream outside. Checked out the menu and prepared to order and the girl comes to the window....I'm really sorry sir, but we just closed. Thank God for Dairy Serve. read more

Update: I came back looking forward to the same creamy ice cream I got last time and was super disappointed! This time my ice cream (the same flavor as before) was gritty and had lots of big ice chunks in it. :/ It still tastes pretty good but the ice chunks made it very off putting. Proceed with caution! read more

Friendly staff! although they act like they don't know what "crunchies" are. Is that not universal especially for people in the ice cream industry? They ask me every time if I mean cookie crunch. Yes, that's what I mean and if u really have never heard of crunchies then fine but can't u put it together? That's just semantics... all and all it's great ice cream and worth every penny! read more