First time coming here after work training all day. I always pass this ice cream spot and shocked…read moreI've never stopped by I got a small (1.5 scoops) of the Razzmanian Devil (vanilla with raspberry sauce, and chocolate chunks) and the Cookie Monster (blue vanilla, ice cream with chocolate chip cookies) My wife got the German chocolate brownie with cookie dough bites The ice cream was really good and everything is made on site

Came here for quick ice cream date! They have plenty of flavors available to choose from. I ordered…read morethe German chocolate ice cream with cookie dough bites , whip cream and a cherry on top. It was good. My wife got 1 scoop of the Razzmanian Devil (Vanilla w/ raspberry sauce & chocolate chunks) and 1 scoop of the Cookie Monster (Blue vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookies) on a cone . She enjoyed it. This establishment also has plenty of out door seating available . The Staff was friendly and prices were reasonable.

I recently tried DDS for the first time on a warm day. There was a good size line, but they moved…read moreit quickly. I believe I had a salted caramel soft serve. It had great texture for soft serve. Good flavor. It felt like a classic place and service was friendly. 4.5 Stars

This has been my favorite local soft-serve for years. Their chocolate dip is the best, and they had…read morespecial flavors this summer. Maybe they could make a Maple creemee like people are crazy for in Vermont?

Cash only, cash only, cash only!…read more But there is an ATM on site Stopped in for lunch with a friend of mine on this Friday afternoon, the place was definitely steady with people dining in, takeout, and the at picnic tables outside This was a beautiful day and we decided we would be sitting at the picnic tables outside The order was placed for two hotdog one with mustard, onion, and sauce, and the other hotdog with mustard and relish. I ordered a Pepsi soft drink, and my friend ordered the lemonade iced tea. About 10 minutes later, our order arrived, and we took the hotdog and drinks outside to the picnic tables The picnic tables could've been a little bit cleaner, but they were passable. After all, this is a lunch stop, and a hotdog joint, and a dive. One bite into that foot-long hotdog, and it was hot dog heaven. The toasted buttered England style hotdog roll, just was grilled to perfection. The hotdog had a nice SNAP to it with just nice a little bit spicy kick to the dog, I loved the mustard and the minced onions. But let's talk about that sauce. I could taste some cinnamon in it, there probably was chocolate in it also, but this was, in my opinion, the best meat sauce in Connecticut. My friend concurred that his hot dog was delicious. However, he wished he ordered the minced onions to go with it after seeing the onions on my hotdog. So... Let's go for round two! We had another foot-long hotdog I had one with mustard, onion, and sauce. My friend had one with mustard relish, and onion on it and we demolished them. I had a Pepsi drink and it was nice and cold and fresh. It was a bottle of lemonade iced tea, and it was consistent with what's usually in a bottle drink This is a great stop on the way to or from the beach, and Lake Beseck Conveniently located, and parking is a breeze outback around the side. There is an outside ice cream window along with an ice cream counter inside to the right of the entrance. The ice cream and milkshakes looked delicious. I wish I had stopped and took the time to order one. Definitely next time. To say these are the best hotdog in Connecticut would be a pretty fair statement. If not, these are a top five stop for hotdog.

CASH ONLY The food is definitely a "mom & pop" vibe. I…read moreordered the tuna salad on white toast & a side of loaded French fries- they have chili & cheese on them. The cheese comes under the chili if you order & don't see it. The food is ok, I might come back, not sure. It looks very clean from my booth seat. The 2 waitresses were just hanging around, BUT it was slow today (it's 4:35 as I started writing this). One of the waitresses kept 'clicking her pen & it sounded like someone was cutting their nails! ( I asked about the sound). It was like fingernails on a chalkboard, ahem.

They have the best Maraschino Cherries ever! Sweet Cream ice cream and all all is good in the World.read more

I gave been coming here for years but today was the last time.the girl messed up my order . Times…read more The owner needs to train the workers better.

I'm not the biggest Soft Serve guy, but one of my Foodie Friends had been talking up Les Dairy Bar…read moreas one of the higher end Soft Serve options. So I checked it out. She was right. First of all. I love that you can get flavor swirls. I forgot which one I got for vanilla soft serve, because Les offered a cherry dip. And that's totally my jam. The ice cream was a cut above. The cherry dip froze well and was tasty. Classic place. 4.5 Stars

Soft serve. Cash Only. They have been around since 1952 so they have to be doing something right…read more If you like soft serve that actually tastes like the flavors they say they are - then you've come to the right place. They do have other flavors besides chocolate and vanilla I usually get a twist but the last time I went with a parfait and it was amazing - definately a spot to check out if you are looking to get your ice cream and/or soft serve fix.

I recently got AL's ice cream from its sibling business NoRa Cupcake. Apparently you can do that…read morewhen NoRa is open and Al's is closed. I ordered a scoop of Peppermint Fudge. I suspect, when it was fresh made, it would have been rich, smooth and creamy. However, this scoop had unpleasant ice crystals as if they didn't sell this batch fast enough and it's been in the freezer for a while. The flavor was decent, but didn't really pop for me. 3 Stars

Always get three scoops, always…read more We scored the random but delicious trifecta of Carrot Cake + Rasbery + Venetian Vanilla after a long stroll that evening. A pretty sweet reset

We were a little concerned at first when we were directed to start on the left side behind the…read moreticket booth and found several rows of trees without any apples. After exploring farther into the orchard, though, we found many trees with apples to pick and left with fresh-picked apples! The signs identifying the varieties we picked were missing, so we aren't quite sure what we brought home. Clearer directions and labeling would have been helpful. Also a map would be great too! One definite plus was that it wasn't overcrowded like many other farms, which made it easier to take our time and enjoy the orchard.

I have been coming to Lyman Orchards for decades, but sadly the high marks are for nostalgia…read more Like everywhere, value for money, shrink-flation and high prices I feel have taken their toll. I have been coming here with my friends out of state for more than a decade. I had given up on the pies years ago as they would often be undercooked and turn soggy quickly. They however were taken aback at $18 dollar fruit pies and a $28 chicken pot pie. The ciders donut holes were $10 and seemed smaller than normal filling half the bag. We did buy two half dozen glazed apple cider donuts that tasted bland and stale. They frankly didn't seem to have the character of previous years and seemed homogenized and store bought. My friends, who every year filled a cart and then some was only about half filled and cost as much as last year. We did not see any advertisement for the loyalty program and had to ask. After we asked we were told it could be used next order and would be 3% for every $100. It didn't show up on their receipt for "next time." There were a lot of empty spots and the produce did not look good (potatoes were dried and pitted). I felt like I was shopping in Greenwich or New York City. We all haven't given up and will likely keep going, again if for no other reason than nostalgia and a great lunch at the 1741 Pub and Grill which was great (especially with a 1741 cider!).

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.

Listen to me right now. I don't know what kind of black magic Vecchitto's is casting behind the…read morecounter, but this isn't just regular Italian ice. This stuff is pillowy soft. We are talking so insanely smooth and velvety that it puts actual memory foam pillows to shame. I halfway expected to lay my head down on it and take a mid-afternoon nap. No crunchy ice chips, no sharp brain-freeze crystals--just pure, seamless, velvety frozen perfection. It is so fucking good I genuinely had a brief spiritual experience. Do yourself a favor, skip whatever else you were planning on doing today, and go get a cup. 10/10, no notes, taking a bucket home with me next time.

What a great little no-frills spot for some quick Italian ice on the go. Parking's not great, but…read morefor a quick in-and-out spot it seems serviceable enough. Worst case you can park just up the street and walk. That might actually be better if you don't want the kids dripping it in the car or are a messy eater yourself... Only tried two flavors, blue raspberry and lemon. Stuck with the lemon, as I wanted the extra tartness. What really stood out was the VERY smooth texture. I'm not in the area particularly often, but I'll be back when I get the chance.

Had seen the bright orange colors from the street and heard about the process of Nitro ice cream…read morebut I finally had the opportunity to stop in. Well...Not sure why I waited so long. Probably one of the coolest ice cream experiences that I've had. For those who don't know, Nitro Cream & Crumbz makes there ice cream for you on the spot using Liquid Nitrogen blenders. It essentially freezes the mix on the spot. A cool process that yields much creamier ice cream (that I read and in person confirmed). This isn't just your typical ice cream scoop and plop experience. During the experience, cool smoke from the liquid nitrogen fills the area as they stir your selected ice cream flavor. The process of the employees adding the ingredients is done all within your line of sight for a full investment into your delicious treat. The flavors are FUN and the end result is visually appealing to eat. I myself got the HOLY CANNOLI which had Riccota vanilla ice cream, crushed cannoli shell, dark chocolate and white chocolate chips wrapped in a spongy bubble waffle. It was delicious and creamy (as you hope from doing your homework on Liquid Nitrogen ice cream ). The staff were extremely friendly, bubbly even and helped explain popular options for a first time Nitro ice cream eater. Best part of this whole thing is having so many other great flavors left to try on my next trip. Highly recommend and prices are VERY reasonable (some might argue a little low for the experience you get).

We fell off the nitro ice cream kick for a while, but this spot just restored our love for it!…read moreGreat quality for both the ice cream itself and the bubble waffle cones. They had creative choices on the menu with plenty of toppings, and the cookies were fantastic too. Such a great treat while we were in Middletown, and we look forward to coming back!