Took the kids for ice cream while in town and everyone loved it! Portions are huge so come hungry…read more We all got kiddies or smalls and had plenty of ice cream. The place has a ton of outdoor seating that we didn't use because it was cold today, but would be great during the summer.

Very good ice cream, very good serving sizes…read more The people who work there are very friendly and because they offer so many unique flavors they give free samples! I was even able to sample a topping (marshmallow sauce) which i hadn't ever heard of before and it was really good so of course i put it on my ice cream. I got the black cherry vanilla and razzmanian devil in a small with marshmallow sauce and waffle pieces (broken pieces of waffle cone). The flavors were great and the size was more than enough. Only drawback is its outdoor seating only so I personally wouldn't visit on a rainy day but a nice day like today it was the perfect treat.

I always come here after hitting Hammonasset beach! The flavors are plentiful with hard and soft…read moreserve ice cream to choose from. The line is usually never ending with it wrapped around the building, we waited about 15 minutes or so and the line steadily moved within reason. I got the toasted coconut and HOLY COCONUT. This was probably the most packed with coconut I've ever had. Creamy coconut ice cream with chunks of lightly toasted coconut Chocolate topped with Twix and creamsicle were also a sweet treat. The candies tasted a little stale though. The creamsicle was their special that we had to try. Orange sherbet with vanilla ice cream soft serve swirl

Amazing ice cream! And good service. Prices are reasonable…read more Lines build up but they move quickly. Such a fun treat when we come to Dari Serve.

Ever since I passed Guida's on my way to somewhere else a couple of years ago, I have had it in the…read moreback of my mind to give it a try. Today, a sunny early Spring morning, I decided to escape the dark recesses of my humble abode and finally make the trip to Middlefield. I am glad I did. Guida's has a definite 50s diner vibe. Everything looked clean, fresh, and appealing. The server was very friendly and helpful and the food was brought quickly. The fries were hot right from the oil and the 1/4 lb burger was cooked perfectly. Today, I opted for a strawberry shake and was pleased to find it not cloyingly sweet from too much syrup. Delish! The prices were comparable for other like establishments. Note: They only accept cash, but have an ATM for customer convenience. This is definitely a restaurant I would visit again when I am in the area!

We pulled up to a step back in time. This place is fun just looking at it from the outside. Upon…read morestepping through the door we were greeted with a big Hello and a "For here or to go?" "Sit anywhere, I'll be right with you." My wife and I sat at the counter for the full experience. We knew we were going to have hot dogs but it was just a matter of what to put on it. I knew I wanted the chili, onions and yellow mustard. This is my go to. We had fries and onion rings. Everything was made to order but got to us very quickly. The hot dog rolls were toasted perfectly, a little crunch but soft on the inside. The dogs were the same, a little char but not burnt. the toppings were generous. I'll tell you what, someone said the onion rings are very good, they did not exaggerate. Those onion rings were some of the best I've had in a long time. Our fries were very good too and if we only had them they wouldn't have been out shone but those onion rings... I would go back just for them. However I would certainly have to have one of these hot dogs again. My wife had the two scoops of ice cream in a cup and I had the three scoop sundae. The ice cream was amazing. We both had the vanilla = excellent, I had strawberry and butter pecan. Big pieces of strawberries and a mouthful of pecans in every bite. My wife had the moose tracks and I was jealous. I think she got more ice cream than me. Not really, I was just jealous. They claim the dogs are the best in Connecticut, I may not go that far, but they certainly are very good and worth a visit.

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.

Stopped here after a dinner event with fellow yelpers. We wanted some dessert and decided to come…read morehere for ice cream. There were so many options to choose from which was great. I opted for the maple walnut and toasted almond topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. Definitely recommend! They have some indoor and outdoor seating available and there is a private parking lot.

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.

We've heard of Les' for years, so we stopped to meet a friend here. Definitely can see why it would…read morebe nostalgic for those in the area, and there were a lot of great soft serve creations to choose from. We enjoyed everything we had. Our only critique is that we couldn't believe there weren't any tables or chairs to sit at.

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

I always love coming to Lyman orchards to get the fresh baked pies and pastries. Around the…read moreholidays it tends to be busier. A lot of quality farm fresh food and local produce

Lyman Orchards is a popular fall destination in Connecticut. I had read that it's impossibly busy…read moreon weekends so I visited on a weekday with my sister for lunch. It was still busy but probably not as hectic as on the weekends. They sell fresh fruit, produce and bakery items so we bought some things while there. The sandwiches were pretty good. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy your lunch.

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 ventured to the other side of town tonight to try Ryder's. My father ordered the maple walnut…read moreice cream on a cone, and I ordered a sundae with birthday cake ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of them! We both enjoyed our orders and the prices were very reasonable. The service was friendly. There is some seating, but parking can be tricky. You may be able to park close by within the same plaza. There were plenty of flavors and different options to choose from.

Excellent product and flavor selection. Staple of Middletown since 1930. Very affordable…read more Very friendly family owned and run business. Old school charm. Nice historic nostalgic place. Will be back soon !!

Best Italian ice around! This is a great sweet treat during the summer, especially around the…read morefestivals that happen downtown There are a variety of gelatos and Italian ice to choose from. I've had the cherry, lemon, blue raspberry, mango, grape, and an amaretto. All of the flavors pack a punch. Love the nostalgia of stepping back in time with the original store. The owners are very nice and are eager to have you sample their flavors

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!