Michael's Dairy is definitely one of my favorite ice cream spots! I love the generous portions, the flavors, and the great variety of ice cream they have to choose from. I've been here many times, and for me, it's always a five-star spot. It has a fun, casual atmosphere, the kind of place that just feels like a classic ice cream stop. The service can have its days, but I also understand that this place gets extremely busy and crowded, especially during peak times. Despite that, I keep coming back because the ice cream is just that good! Great flavors, great portions, lots of choices, and always one of my favorites. read more

Slow service at the register but the root beer float is fantastic! The rootbeer beer is rooooting read more

Michael's Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Service was great Portions large Great ice cream I recommend coconut with chocolate bark. read more

Beautiful property and sitting area. I expected high quality iced cream based on the setting. The actual iced cream was average. It was good but tastes like baskin Robbins or store brand. read more

Such a good vibe. Outside seating only but lots of tables and a gazebo and space to stand. The scoops they give are HUGE! Like such big scoops. Lots of flavors and seasonal flavors too (I loved mudslide seasonal flavor)! Line can get long but moves fast! read more

When in town you have to do it. Delicious and the line moves fast. It is a little pricey but you're on vacay.

Huge amount of ice cream for the price. It was yummy. We all liked it. Nice outdoor space to eat it but it was chilly so we ate inside.

Needed something sweet after dinner and we google Michael's Dairy which was near by. Parking was easy and we saw a line outside the shop. We knew it must be good. Although there was a long line, it move pretty quickly. Inside was a normal size ice cream shop and it was nice and clean. There were so many flavors to pick from but the Graham Central Station peaked my interest. I love graham crackers so it was a must have. I had it in a taco because it was different. The taco shell was a soft pliable waffle cone and I added whip cream and cherries. It was a bit hard to eat as it was melting. The ice cream was delicious and I see why it was a fan favorite. I think next time I will get this without the taco shell. My friend got a brownie sundae, she stated there was a bit too much of chocolate fudge for her liking, but overall enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back to try different flavors. read more

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Delicious ice cream, all the staff are always so nice, and now they serve pup cups! Plenty of parking in the lot & several tables outside to eat at. One of our favorite ice cream spots in the area! read more

Michael's Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Michael's Dairy is located on the Mitchell College campus in New London, a short drive from Ocean Beach and the local ferry service. Open seasonally, you can be sure to get your ice cream fix! From scoops of ice cream to milkshakes and sundaes you are sure to be able to find something for your sweet tooth! For caffeine lovers alike you can get your scoops affogato style! This means you can do get coffee here - they serve Ashlawn Farms! With so many flavors to select from everyone in your party will be happy! Some of my favorites include Graham Central Station Campfire S'mores, and Salted Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzel. Their website provides full flavor descriptions! The scoopers will gladly give you a small spoon sample too! While there is no seating inside, there are several tables outside. I've seen lines out the door depending on the day/time. Michael's Diary also offers a trailer to bring to your special event! read more

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Creamiest yummiest ice cream! Love their flavors!! The service was also great, very friendly. The classic ice cream shoppe vibe ‍ not to mention BIG scoops! read more

Michael's Dairy - Mud water and my new fave maple walnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Ice cream place in a nice area of New London with plenty of seating outside. The young staff is friendly. The scoops are immense in size, so beware. They look comically large atop regular size cones. The ice cream was very good and there was a decent amount of flavors though I didn't see any particularly crazy ones, more of your standard fare (chocolate chip, smores, butter pecan, strawberrry, etc.) , but done quite well. They can also do shakes but I didn't see an option for a malted one, and that always disappoints me a bit. The family really liked the flavors they got so this is a winner if you are trying to satisfy your sweet tooth around the New London area. read more

Michael's dairy serves pretty good ice cream, very fast service and the environment is very nice. They have a nice gazebo, lawn, trees and grass for you to enjoy your ice cream. read more

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after group in front of us received full service, man came out from back and refused to let us try any samples. skimped out on the amount of ice cream -- i had a two scoop that was much less then the one scoop in front of it. server was very rude to my grandfather and gave a lot of attitude unnecessarily that we needed more simple orders. if they can't handle a line then maybe they shouldn't be in business. the ice cream tastes fine but doesn't at all make up for how we were mistreated. will not be coming back and will be warning friends & fam about this. read more

Michael's Dairy - michaels dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Design your own ice cream Sandwich for the win. I had the cookies with maple walnut ice cream and crushed Reece's pieces so good too big for me to finish so I brought the rest home it melted some, refroze and was still delicious. They also have ice cream "tacos". All the usual flavors and a few not usual. The service was friendly and fast despite being packed. It's a cute ice cream shop typical vibes they have some outdoor seating and a nice field we sat in the grass: I will be back read more

Great atmosphere on the grounds of Mitchell College. The ice cream is plentiful but a little one note in flavor. The service is prompt and courteous. Definitely a stop while in New London. read more

Michael's Dairy - Michael's Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

The ice cream is delicious and so creamy! There's nice outdoor seating available but the best part though for me is that they offer pup cups! Moose enjoyed his and I was finished with my ice cream before him! read more

Michael's Dairy - a person feeding a puppy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

One of the best ice cream ever, creamy, not too sweet and now I am on no sugar added, de raspberry swirl it's the best read more

Michael's Dairy - No sugar added raspberry swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

My fav CT ice cream shop and CT has great ice cream everywhere. Can be crowded on afternoons on beach days.

Bangin coffee ice cream! the best since i was a kid!! i remember going with my mom when i was a kid. it has always been the best around

Waaay over priced... Used to live coming here but today was upsetting. I ordered a small strawberry shake for $7:50 the size of kid sized soda from McDonald's. Should've taken a pic of it. read more

This is the best ice cream I have ever had in my life. There scoops are huger and it tastes delicious. When I went I got one scoop of cookie dough and one of s'mores. I can't decided what was better. The cookie dough has real edible cookie dough in it and the s'mores had crushed up graham cracker. The service was also amazing there. Lastly the ambiance and scenery was amazing. There are so many benches and tables to sit at and there are places to sit in inside. read more

Michael's Dairy is a conveniently located creamery on the campus of Mitchell College. It's a great place to bring the kids, meet with friends, and get some relief from the heat. Selection of flavors is excellent, and has rotating flavor choice specials which keeps things fresh. Of the 4 times I've been, all the ice cream that I have tried was very good. Their limited time flavor of S'mores changed my life...toasted marshmallow ice cream, generous chocolate chunks, and a salty, buttery graham cracker swirl. This ice cream is the perfect balance of that often badly attempted salty/sweet combo, but this hits dead on. Parking is easy as long as they aren't packed, otherwise you're sort off stuck behind the creamery and have to exit campus and return back through the other side on campus. Big negatives though, when I called the first time the person answering the phone was rude and flippant and didn't answer the questions I had for her. Another time I was there, I was early waiting for a friend and the manager was talking with a staff member as they were opening the store. They were talking about other staff members and how they were not dependable and drinking sodas from inventory without paying for it and such. I thought this was very unprofessional since I was just sitting there, and they didn't think they should move such a conversation elsewhere. Otherwise, Michael's is a New London staple for ice cream in the area closest to ocean beach without having to drive to downtown. If they could just increase the quality of the conversational professionalism on phone and in person, they would have a really truly great thing going. read more

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I always love this place...they have so much flavors to choose, but my favorite one is banana icecream hehe read more

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This is the best ice cream in New London County or perhaps Connecticut. Not only is it creamy but they add the extras in their flavors like nuts,, cookie dough etc. it's also reasonably priced. So happy they are open all year long. I tell ya, you won't be sorry. read more

The service here was AMAZING! The nicest employees who offered to weigh our ice cream to ensure we had the correct amount (special diet). They also thanked us for coming in on a rainy day, and were just kind and happy people! And the ice cream tastes great! Thank you!!! read more

HUGE portions of super flavorful ice cream. wish it was homemade, but at least the brands they serve are great. a solid spot near the shore. read more

Michael's Dairy - chocolate peanut butter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New London, Connecticut

Wowzer! We made a recent trip to Mitchell College's Michale Dairy in New London the other day and we're thrilled that our all time favorite ice cream spot has undergone a transformation. Let's give it up for the new President of Mitchell College! The whole place looks "Louder and Prouder" but Michael's is shining and full of new vinegar! Same old WONDERFUL ice cream with lots of flavors and my favorite NO SUGAR ADDED in a couple of flavors. But now you can get coffee, bagels and breakfast and lunch sandwiches to go with your ice cream and the whole thing is a lot more charming than Starbucks ever tried to be. Go on! You know you want to! Hail to Mitchell College and our favorite student run Michael's Dairy!!! read more

When I go home during the spring and summer I ask my family to stop nightly at Michael's for three scoops of banana ice cream on a sugar cone. I my opinion it's the bomb. My family enjoys other flavors and you might too. For me it's banana! Enjoy read more

Absolutely delicious ice cream and even better was the amazing, cheerful welcome and service we received as if we'd been going there our whole lives. This is definitely a part of my food trips when I go through the New a London area! read more

Awesome ice cream but 75cents per topping on a kids cup is crazy. My daughter picked 4 toppings on a kid size cup that really only equals one topping but they charge for 4 You may want to rethink that charging structure. I understand on adult size or two or more scoops but wow $3.00 For toppings on a $2.50 cup of ice cream. read more

This place has the most amazing ice cream! The customer servicing is different each summer... In the past they have not been all that kind about letting people test flavors. But overall, the staff is friendly and the ice cream is delicious. (I recommend S'mores!) read more

For the first two weeks I was in CT for work, I was told to go to Michael's, go to Michael's, go to Michael's. It seemed like I would never get the chance, and then finally I got to go. I wish I hadn't. The best thing about this place was the anticipation. I got the oreo cookie and the moose tracks. The bf got the frozen pudding and the triple chocolate. This is how bad three of those four flavors were: 1) the bf hated the frozen pudding so much, he peeled the scoop away and threw it in the trash and 2) I hated both of mine so much that I picked out the Oreos and chocolate covered nuts. The triple chocolate was fine but not at all good. Really cheap chocolate. The ice cream itself is what does them in. It's grainy, with an absolutely horrible mouthfeel. Plus, probably to hide the fact that it is such poor quality, they just put more and more and more sugar in it than is necessary or edible. I don't know how this passes for good ice cream. I'd rather have a pre-packed pint of Haagen-Dazs, and I'm not really one for pre-packed pints. read more

When my family was thinking about ice cream while on a weekend trip in the area, we were recommended to just go to Michael's Dairy. We did and it did not disappoint! Despite the line of customers after 8pm on a Sunday night, the guys working behind the counter scooped our huge ice cream cups with a smile. The special peach flavor was amazing with chunks of peaches, and Oreo flavor was delish! Five stars all the way! read more

Way back when the place was great. The place is now owned by mitchel college and chartwells. The ice cream brand is bliss from MA. Not amazing ice cream and the staff are not friendly read more

Great ice cream shop! Always try to swing by when I'm in New London to see something at the O'Neill Theater Center.

We love this place. We love now there are food options for breakfast and lunch, but most of all we love that there is a place to go for delicious Ice cream with great atmosphere. Places to sit and a Charming red barn. read more

It's hard to impress me with ice cream but after a hot day at the beach I needed something refreshing and tasty. I turned to a little ice cream shop in New London and said to myself why not. They had a good amount of variety to chose from I saw they had a mocha chip so I got a couple scoops of this flavor. I love it it rivaled friendly's and therefore I'd say it's better. My wife loved her peppermint stick and peanut butter cup flavors. I can recommend this place to any beach goers from now on. read more

Lovely vibe, lots of flavors! We had mocha chip and pistachio which were both very solid (just not the most amazing ice cream we've ever had). read more

really nice staff and great ice cream! the location is very cute and there's plenty of outside seating!