Out, cruising in the hot rod, craving ice cream and being in the Southington area, there was only one choice! So here I am at Pat's looking at all the wonderful choices of ice creams, and sherbets I decided on one scoop of peaches and cream, and one scoop of lemon pie! The peaches and cream was smooth and delicious from the word go. This was a solid choice. Now this lemon pie choice was flipping amazing. There was graham crackers in with this creamy lemon ice creamy concoction. One of the best choices here at Pat's and it's new! I love coming here. Pat is such a nice guy, warm, friendly, treats everybody like he's known them for years, and his ice cream choices are spectacular This place is old school and I love sitting outside watching the traffic go by enjoying the ice cream. If you are in the area, it's just south of downtown on route 10 on the right heading towards Cheshire right after CVS. Thanks again, Pat. I hope to see you again this summer. read more

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Wow amazing ice cream shop in Southington! My only regret is not coming here earlier. There are about 30 flavors there at a time and let me tell you, it's hard to choose because every one that I have tried is amazing. I consider myself very lucky to live in town so I can come here often. They are open every day until 9p! Workers seem really nice and attentive. The place is also very cute, kinda like a throwback to the 90s mom and pop feel in there! read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Toasted coconut and Graham cracker - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

Truly enjoyed stopping by here for a mid day pick me up! This lovely family owned and operated business is one you must visit! Briefly being served by the owner and speaking with him, was a pleasure. We love recommendations from the experts themselves so we had to ask. He mentioned not a lot of people get the blue raspberry dipped option but it's actually one of his favorites. I was super happy to have went with that, as it was really tasty and not overpowering what so ever. I also got 2 scoops of their Cookie Monster ice cream in one of their "Deadpool" theme waffle cones! It was such a great flavor, it also had nice chunky pieces of Oreos, & cookie dough; SO GOOD! The entire experience was very pleasing and the ambiance was definitely friendly. I can't wait to return here and give their other flavors/options a try! Go check them out ASAP! read more

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We visited Pat for the first time on my grandson's 8 th Birthday! We all enjoyed our ice cream & vending machines. Thanks Pat! read more

The location required us to make an effort, as we were just passing through, but the quality made it worth the trip. They had a variety of flavors and everything we tried was rich and delicious. read more

The best mom and pop ice cream shop in town. Friendly service and good size portions. And they even make dog ice cream treats

"Through the long lonely nights she filled my sleep Her body softly swaying to that smoky beat Down on Main Street" (Bob Seger) Yes, the store is super colorful. And yes, the ice cream variety is impressive. And yes, the staff was super nice and friendly. And yes, they have tons of parking in the back. And yes, they have quite a bit of outdoor seating. But wait until you see their sprinkles, or Jimmies depending on where you grew up. Holy crap! I've never seen a spread of sprinkles or a jumble of jimmies like I saw here. Spiderman sprinkles? Iron Man Jimmies? Stars and Stripes Sprinkles? Garden State Sprinkles? Yup, they have all these and more at Pat's. My small dish of Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Yogurt was fantastic. I didn't even regret that I skipped any sprinkles. read more

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Priced on the higher side for the serving you get. Also no samples even a limit of 2. Would be nice to have tried a flavor before committing to over 6 dollars for barely 2 scoop cup read more

good tasting ice cream but very small serving size in a sugar cone. Shop is small and wallls are too busy with signs to determine what is being offered and for how much. read more

I love pats ice cream ! I have come here a ton of times and always forget to leave a review. The soft serve pistachio is my usual go to unless I'm having a prego craving or something else lol I like that this is a local hometown run ice cream shop. There is always a line and sometimes out the door, but pat is always there smiling and helping Out his customers. Definitely really good flavors to check out as well. If you're in the area and craving ice cream pop on it they also have ice cream sandwiches too! read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Soft serve pistachio kid size with Halloween sprinkles ! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

I'm a sucker for exploring a new place for ice cream. I found this little place on Google when searching for ice cream in the area I was in. When you walk in BOOM you hit in the face with that good ole' nostalgia. Ice cream themed decor and signage cover the walls like bumper stickers on the back of a car. Some of them newer while others could very well be from the 90s (fine by me ). As with traditional ice cream parlor there are windowed ice cream counters you can peer into to decide which flavor you want. I decided to go with a peanut butter flavored ice cream with Reeses Pieces (yes, peanut butter and me go WAY back). For my serving style I went with sundae and got some whip cream on top. No cherry. Not sure cherries and peanut butter making friends on top of ice cream. Anyways, the owner was the one working the counter. Very nice guy. I didn't ask him if he was the owner but he had some newspaper clippings scattered around the wall so I took a leap of faith. While I was waiting for him to get my families order I looked into a side cooler where he had drinks. At the bottom I saw that he had homemade doggy ice creams. That's awesome! I didn't have my dog with me today and wasn't sure about delivering him melted ice cream by the time I got home (although not sure he would of minded) so I opted out this time but if he's with us next time, i will most certainly jump on them. We decided to eat the ice cream at the location. The website said they had a nice brick patio but with the weather iffy that day I decided to find the first area with a seat and begin inhaling. It was on the side of the building and it had colorful benches. We parked in the front of the building where there's only a handful of spots but I saw people driving around the back to park in a lot (Felt like such a newb). Anyways, ice cream was pretty good (not frost bitten which other shops have had) so I will be back again when I'm in the area. read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

Good local place in town. Owner seemed very friendly and everyone speaks very highly of him. The ice cream was good but none of the 4 flavors we tried seemed overly special. The parlor itself threw me for a loop as there are all sorts of chachkis for sale while your in line. Almost looked like a yard sale with beanie babies, hats, scarves, and toys. Parking is a slight issue with a few spots up front and a gated lot in the back which was tough to navigate. read more

Writing in fear because Pat is a lovely human thats kind to every living creature! He's a friend of and to Southington. Lines are LONG in the summer months. However, I cant give 5 stars because the ice cream quality and flavor is just lacking.... lots of cream. So creamy you can feel the fat on your pallet. Flavors are mild. The place is a little dirty and it's not peak season yet (Sorry Pat). Counters have food splash n sticky-ickies everywhere, including cabinet doors and floors. The drip plates on the ice cream machine are slimy and scummy as well as the nozzles. The waiting area is dusty and there is a specific mold/sour milk smell permeating around the register area. I say 5 stars for Pat. 4 stars for price. 3 stars for product and cleanliness. (Sorry!! ) read more

Pat's Main Street is the ice cream parlor I never knew I needed in my life. Growing up in San Francisco, I knew ice cream shops lined with wooden touches, outrageous and funky flavors that a mad scientist could only fathom, and young high schoolers serving scoops on artisanal cones. These were my childhood treasure chests. These were places I turned to for an ounce of sweetness even when fog dressed the sky and rain poured down on the concrete. Don't get me wrong, I loved it all; the ice cream's wonkiness and creativity showed me boundless creativity found in sweets and desserts. But when I entered Pat's main street, I knew that I had been missing out. Pat's main street -- walls covered from top to bottom with ice cream photos, a toy taxi claw machine, and animal beanie babies -- reminded me of a childhood ice cream nostalgia I wish I had. After braving a line that swirled around the store, Pat greeted my friends to some delicious ice cream and free magnets. I had a cone of Extreme Chocolate and the Raspberry sorbet, a perfectly rich and fruity combo for a warm night stroll. It was perfect. The chocolate had small chocolate pieces and raspberry was sweet and tart, but not overly sweet and tart. Even now as I sit at home, I crave the sweet and quaint ice cream intimacy I experienced at Pat's and will certainly be back soon to try the many more flavors and soak in the best ice cream place in Southington. read more

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Really yummy ice cream and Pat is very nice. Loved it. The service was friendly and prompt. Would highly recommend coming here with the kids who like cookie dough ice cream. Try the Playdough flavor! read more

Pat is awesome, and this is a cute little ice cream spot with a ton of yummy hard ice cream flavors (mostly Gifford's), soft serve, and more. I will say it's a tad pricey for what you get, I ordered a small cone and it was a VERY small, underwhelming scoop for ~$4. Try the Maine Black Bear flavor - vanilla with raspberry swirl and chocolate raspberry melt away candies, you can't go wrong! read more

the best ice cream in town. The owner and the employees are very friendly. The shop is so cozy and family oriented. The ice cream is so amazing. They also have sorbet if you have any allergies! My hubby and I and the kiddos all go together at least twice a month. Nice to support a local business too! read more

This place is #1 in Southington for a reason! Amazing service and ice cream selection. Try the strawberry crunch and cotton candy. read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Cotton candy and strawberry crunch! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

Upon arrival we were required to wear a mask. This is no problem in Lou of the current pandemic. It is a precautionary measure to take for the children, elderly and everyone. They had an array of options for flavors- I love the classic vanilla! The toppings were perfect! If you need a family owned local ice cream shop for something sweet on the hot days, go to Pat's! Outside seating available. Healthier choices present. Ranked one of the top ice cream joints in Southington. read more

I've been here a handful of times.. The owner isn't very pleasant, he always seems to be in a bad mood, and lacks any type of customer service. For kids, they really look forward to a trip to an ice cream shop. The owners attitude is not very welcoming and I think it could really ruin someone's experience. I'll admit, he offers a large selection and serves quality ice cream as most of his stock is Giffords. But, the prices are a bit steep, especially for what you get. I only went to this place recently as my favorite local shop was closed for the night. For the price I just paid at Pat's and what I received? I don't think I'll be back. read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - 1 scoop at competitors shop. (Exact same brand- Giffords, and almost $1 cheaper) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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Been here twice and both times owner was rude. My kid loves the ice cream but i suggest you go elsewhere. I'm assuming it's the owner behind the counter he needs to learn how to speak to people. read more

Stopped here after dinner with my husband and niece for the first time, cute little place, good variety, the icecream was good however do not ask to sample anything, I asked I'm guessing the owner Pat if I can try a sample of the cotton candy and his response was "well it taste just like cotton candy, if you like cotton candy then you would love it, but if you don't like cotton candy you won't like it" uuuuhhhhh I sure hope it taste like cotton candy. I still would have liked to try it. I've never been to an icecream shop that didn't allow you to sample so I was a little thrown off by his response, kinda rude if you ask me. I had a child with me, it could have been for her to try. Then to make matters worse after I picked a different icecream and he served it to me he then offered me the sample by saying "I mean I'll give you the sample to be proven right." I am all about supporting small businesses as I am a small business owner myself but as a small business owner you should do a little bit better. I most likely will not be returning. read more

Great place!!!! Being from New Hampshire I am familiar with Gifford's ice cream ( made in Maine) I have always been a fan of theirs.. the sorbet is amazing the raspberry has frozen raspberries and you can see the lemon rind in the lemon flavor, I was told that it is made for them. Pat and the staff are friendly and fun. read more

Pat searches out the best ice cream around and sells it for all to enjoy. Great flavors rotated through a 36 piece symphony of deliciousness. You never know what you might find. Uses to create own twist on classic ice cream shoppe favorites. Owner was extremely knowledgeable and deeply passionate about his work. This is worth a trip from surrounding towns! MUST TRY THE CHOC PRETZEL SALTED CARAMEL! read more

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First visit today..great ice cream, great service provided by Pat himself. He spent additional time explaining his product versus others; his commitment to his craft is evident. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because he didn't have all of his flavors ready. It was the day before opening and he was still getting deliveries.well be going back in a week. read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

My wife and I were in the area, on Sunday, 3/26, and were in the mood for an ice cream. We broke out the trusty Yelp app and found Pat's Ice Cream. It's a quirky little place filled with candy machines and of course ice cream. There were a lot of different flavors, and the waffle cones are made in house. I have pretty plain taste when it comes to ice cream and just got a chocolate chip waffle cone with chocolate sprinkles. We both enjoyed the ice cream and if you're in the mood for a different flavor combination this is the place. read more

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Pat was very hospitable and informative regarding his ice cream and products. We ordered soft serve which was light, fluffy and tasted delicious. Waiting for warmer weather to head back and try some of the other options he has! read more

The staff here are immensely polite,personal, and helpful. The ice cream selection is great and always evolving. When you go there you can feel the family type atmosphere. The kind of place that you bring your kids to, then they bring theirs when they're all grown up. It feels like the best place to start a tradition read more

Pat not only has great ice cream. The ice cream is awesome. He is a great guy who has made my mom smile so much over the last several weeks. He's honored her special request and even "rolled out the red carpet" for her. What an asset he is to Southington! read more

We love their Ice cream. Pat is a great guy! He even opened for our group of friends recently when he was closed. This is our go to place for icecream!! .. and the soft serve is our favorite!! read more

this place is absolutely amazing. the pricing is perfect for the amount of ice cream you get. the staff is WONDERFUL. and they have lots of different flavors to choose from. the best ice cream place in southington connecticut. read more

I can't believe it took us so long to discover Pat's! My husband and I have lived down the road for about 5 years and in Southington for even longer. One night on a whim, I picked up sundaes to go and we have been frequent visitors ever since. The staff is very friendly and who we believe is the owner is always engaged and grateful for our business. Great variety and service! read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - 2 Scoops - Birthday Cake Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

The ice cream here is amazing. They don't make their own ice cream but buy from Gifford's ice cream in Maine. The flavors are awesome, they have a flavor for everyone. Right now my favorite is fudge brownie. Judged best ice cream from 3 different city/towns. read more

Three of us went and there were two workers I believe one must of been the owner. Both were very nice and helpful for those of us who had a tough time picking what they want. I got flavor burst so yes they have it! Cute little seating around the side and they do have a big backyard that I think they could develop into a place to play games like corn hole or horseshoes to get more business. Would go there any day I'm in the area. read more

I have moved to Southington a little over a year ago and so was not overly familiar with the area and wanted ice cream but I actually was sick so I use to drive to Durham or send someone to get it for me .. I'm pretty picky on flavor choices and I only like hard ice cream. Well that was until I found Pats Ice Cream literally maybe 2 miles from my house open year round and carried this odd flavor of ice cream called Chocolate cherry amaretto I love this ice cream but I only found it one place . Now My cousin Who lives here now as well from up North we visit Pats ice cream at least once a week or more ... If you like ice cream you will love this little gem they are the nicest people ever and they have Gifford's ice cream as well as other kinds they have excellent sorbets real fruits in it every thing is all natural not artificial flavoring..and pretty crazy fun kid flavors and I also love his toasted coconut mounds flavor. Any of the mocha frozen drinks etc and they make there own Cotton candy fresh when it's not to hot out . Hours are great indoor and outdoor seating.. It's a must I can promise you if you go once you will be hooked. Don't let the line scare you they are very fast and efficient as well as super friendly. Enjoy your ice cream and say Hi to Pat read more

Pat's is consistently great! Great service and great ice cream! Be sure to try a sundae and try some new flavors!

I'm new to the valley & I've never been here before. But mann! I'm glad I found this place! The ice cream is awesome! Pat is a great host! I hope to get a ice cream pie from him before he closes for the season! If not, next season! read more

Pat's the man! Won't get better ice cream anywhere else. Highly recommend! Would give more than 5 stars if I could!

Awesome homemade ice cream with the perfect balance of classics and wild combos that surprise you! The owner is incredibly thorough - all the flavors are well-thought-through and delicious! read more

This is our absolutely favorite ice cream place. Though we argue over which is best, we all agree it is the freshest out there. We drove from just over 1/2 hour away for our treat! Ice cream is from various New England creameries. Awesome! read more

Pat's Main St Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southington, Connecticut