The variety of flavors and freshly made!!! This is my go to for ice cream for now on even if it's…read more20 minute drive! The lemon meringue is my favorite!! Love this place!!!

I have been to Pats in the past and often recommend it given the ice cream is good. I brought my…read moredad today and wasn't planning to have ice cream but saw a new flavor I wanted ti try before buying. The older gentleman told me no because of COVID rules. He either doesn't know that those rules have been lifted, or he doesn't want to own his own policy. He has every right to restrict samples but just own it! He didn't need to be a rude and unprofessional. I will not be back nor will I recommend Pats in the future. And I own my new policy!!

Don't judge the ice cream by the store front. It just reads "ice cream" and next to an indoor…read moresports complex and a restaurant in an industrial looking store front, it would be easy to dismiss. Don't. This is excellent home made ice cream that has just enough creative flavors to satisfy the curious but has established the standards with a high quality to draw the purists. I loved my mint Oreo ice cream and cookie dough flavor too. The s'mores was not overwhelmingly sweet and had the right mix of marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate. Service was quick and friendly. Seating is fine outside but we saw a lot of people eating in their cars. Still loved this place. Big thumbs up.

Pulled into the old Marlin Rockwell industrial site, converted to small businesses…read more Be careful of potholes when you pull in, and the layout is a little different. On the far right of the old conversion of the building, sits Lacroix's ice cream shop When I parked in front of the building, there were no cars and looked closed, even walking up to the building. There's a small "open" sign displayed in the window, but with the dark tinted windows and doors, it looked closed. Checking the sign showed that it was open, closed on Mondays. I pulled on the door and....oh my goodness the place was open! Surprise! Greeted warmly by the staff, a quick look at the menu and I ordered one scoop of black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream, and one scoop of S'mores As my two scoops of ice cream was being prepared, the nice young lady at the front rang me up. It was a little over six dollars for the two scoops plus I left a 20% tip so I'm thinking this was some around eight bucks. They do take tap and credit card pay. Once I received my ice cream order, I proceeded outside to sit at one of the picnic tables on the right hand side of the business This little area is interesting, as it was at one time an industrial manufacturing facility, and the owners don't seem to be trying to make it welcoming. So this business installed a few picnic tables and flower boxes, who h made it somewhat inviting. But I'm still sitting in the parking lot. The s'mores ice cream was so creamy, marshmallow based with a lovely creamy, delightful, vanilla ice cream, graham crackers and pieces of chocolate chips added. This choice, as I was told, is of the more popular choices . I would strongly suggest trying this flavor out. Now, the black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream was some of the best I ever had. So creamy, so raspberry, so chocolate, so sweet! Plus, I loved how the s'mores melted into this flavor, making a wonderful combination in that cup. This place is a great destination if you want ice cream in Plainville. I just wish it was in a better location. As I was sitting there eating my ice cream, the place did start to fill up with guests I don't like the plaza location that it sits in, it seems a little too industrial and not welcoming. I didn't like that the place looked closed. Maybe a lighted open sign would work better. I didn't like the perceived snap from the manager, when I said, the place looked closed when I walked in the place. He was argumentative to a point. I loved the ice cream. Homemade and on point, some of the best in central Connecticut. I love the way the inside was decorated, and the easy to read wall menu I'll come back. Hopefully I can see a nice flashing or illuminated "open" sign in the window. I think that would benefit the business a lot.

"I'll build a house of gingerbread someday And bring my…read moresugar cookie home to stay" (Stevie Wonder) Beware of cuteness overload when you cross paths with Cookie Ranger because adorableness will engulf you wherever you look. Want an example? Well, look no further than the high level of cuteness Snowman cookie we picked up. He had a marshmallow for a head, chocolate chips for eyes, and M&M for a mouth, and half a mini-Reese's Piece for a hat. Throw that creativity on a peanut butter cookie, add a blanket of snowy white vanilla frosting and you have a delicious and quite creative work of art. We also picked up a crunchy, and chewy Ranger White Chocolate Chip Cookie made from oats, Krispies, coconut, and white chocolate chips, and a conventional chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are large enough (well over four ounces) that we found them easily splitable, and they made a sweet tooth satisfying dessert. They have a very cool product line of cookies - including a cookie-brownie love child and a slew of stuffed "cookie bombs" that pack a gooey layer of yumminess inside the cookie. They have a nice mail order business, but if you visit the store, like we did, you'll find a big selection, a super sweet staff, and plenty of parking. And the icing on the proverbial cookie is this -- they also sell a line of those super-frozen Nitrogen blasted ice creams, shakes, and sundaes. to numb your aching sweet tooths. They'll be closed in January and will reopen in February, so make your Valentines Day cookie purchase plans now.

I came here for the first time and the location is great. Lots of parking and spacious inside…read more Service was nice as well. I ordered the m&m cookie and the stuffed peanut butter cookie, and was very surprised that my bill was $13 for two cookies. The taste was good but not worth the price I paid. I did come here again to try their nitrogen ice cream and it was very good and freshly made.

Driving by and had to make a pit stop. Vibrant happy…read moreannuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants at such an incredible price! Score!! Inside was such a lovely experience. So many homemade baked goods, pies, Italian stuffed breads, many different other dishes to choose. Hidden gem Family owned and operated Service was sweet

This farm store has so much to choose from. There are tons of baked goods, prepared meals, ice…read morecream, grab and go items and more. It's the kind of place where everyone can find something they like. It's an inviting space and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Overall a great spot to stop in for something quick or to bring home. I left happy and I'll definitely be back.

Went here for a quick sweet treat and absolutely loved it!…read more It's a very small but cute shop but it has several flavors and topping to choose from which I think makes up for it. At the time I went there was little to know customer which was nice but I have heard from other companions of mine that it does get busy from time to time. The froyo was delicious and since it wasn't very busy the cashier came up to my group and asked if we would like to try any of the flavors. It was a great experience and I will definitely be back for more!

Southington is lucky to have a frozen yogurt shop like this! Welcoming employees always greet you…read moreand always have the place in top tier condition. My family and I meet here from time to time as it has ample seating and typically peaceful. You have to check them out for No Weigh Tuesday's on the orange cups! $5 Whatever fits, it's a bit more busy these nights but there are a few benches outside!

What a great hidden gem for the GF community. The ice cream was delicious and they even had gf…read morewaffle cones. The owner was incredibly kind and took the time to tell me about their ice cream making process and where/how things were made. I cannot recommend this shop more. I just wish it was close to our house

A La Mode has me going back for more!! It's September, but feels like a beautiful fall day…read more Perfect day for something pumpkin and sweet yet warm Enough for ice cream! Guess where I went to fulfill those cravings!! Always the sweetest staff to help me make my decisions when I'm Undecided lol! Their baking goods are the best! Ohh and can't forget those ice cream flavors too!!

Crazy for crazy cow creamery!…read more The ice cream is so delicious and creamy. I can't remember the flavor I got but it had chocolate bits in it and was amazing. There's so many flavors to choose from that it does feel a little overwhelming but it was worth it. If you're in the area, definitely stop by to grab a scoop or 2!

Super cute spot with lovely staff. There are several tables inside as well as outside to sit down…read more It's a bit of a tight squeeze to get in the back but there should be no trouble getting back there if need be. The ice cream was delicious and so were the toppings however it felt a bit much to pay almost $14 for two scoops of ice cream with one topping each. To break it down, I paid $6.70 for one scoop of ice cream with one topping. However, I don't really mind and the flavor of the ice cream definitely did not disappoint I will 100% be back for more!

"Well, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Ms. Claudy Girl, you sure look…read moregood to me" (Elvis Presley) Sweet Claude's may be one of the more difficult to find ice cream stores around, so your mindset better be "determination" focused, because I guarantee you'll be very happy with your dish or cone. You'll find them tucked away pretty much out of view inside the Artsplace building (493 W Main) within the Ball and Socket Art Complex in Cheshire. They've been cranking out homemade ice cream since 1988, and we had a stellar experience when we visited. They have plenty of ice cream flavors (including some nonfat and sugar free), plus yogurts, sorbets and ices. Some of their interesting flavors are Claude's Cupcake, Dough - Si -Dough, Salty Pretzel, Smurf, and a "Banana Corner" which is a rotating selection of banana-based ice cream. How cool! I went with a 2-flavor small dish of Salty Pretzel and Triple Chocolate. The ice cream was smooth as silk and full of flavor. Seriously, their ice cream is terrific, and at $5.35 for a big enough cup, was a very fair value. PRO TIP Because Sweet Claude's is in the Ball and Socket Art Complex there are many sections within the complex to park your car. But only park in front of Sweet Claude's if you plan on staying there for no more than a half hour. Visitors to the rest of the complex or the Farmington River Trail should leave those precious spots to the ice cream afficionados!

I love ice cream shops that sell their own homemade ice cream. So I decided to try Sweet Claude's…read more They had a nice selection of flavors. My daughter and I both chose the same flavor Mississippi, mud. I found the flavor of the ice cream was delicious, but the ice cream itself lacked the rich, heavier cream of premium ice cream. They only had four stools for indoor seating, and a few benches for outdoor seating. Good ice cream, but does not compare to some of the dairy farm ice cream shops in Ct.

Old Bishops Farm isn't a new business however they reopened this weekend and it was my first time…read morethere! Love how there's room to walk , it's clean, there's fresh veggies, and pretty flowers and pumpkins of all sorts to pick ! Even fruit picking .. in this case apples! Staff was great! My dad ordered a pumpkin donut and I just had a small home made ice cream. It it was delicious! There are 2 different areas to purchase bakery items and Ice cream which is nice . Keeps lines separate and not too long. There's tables outdoors where you can enjoy ! We enjoyed the ride. It's kind of in between residential area in Cheshire but easy to get to.

Good bakery items, produce fresh and also unique items. Quiche ,donuts , salads - all goodread more

Been here three times in 7 days. Kind of ridiculous! My son loves it here!!…read more We had strawberry cheesecake, the banana stacker, and something fudge so far so far the strawberry cheesecake stacker has been our favorite

I went here for the first time and was very impressed with the fact that the owner was there and…read morevery nice. The ice cream was all delicious and I will definitely be going back! They ask your order, your name and the call you when it's ready. A suggestion I have is to get a little intercom so when they call out names people hear them. This is a grab and go location with limited parking and not really a place to sit and hang out while eating the ice cream. I do love that have a variety of soft served flavors and stackables and they are delicious.