While there are a lot of words I would use to describe the ice cream here, scrumptious is the one that stands out. Mere blocks from the beach, Walnut offers a diversified selection of flavors. So many, that I wanted to try them all. I sampled the Butter Beer, Nutella, and Lavender & Fig. They were all delicious. I ended up getting a scoop of Nutella and a scoop of Lavender. The ice cream was a near perfect consistency. Cold enough to eat and soft enough to easily scoop. It is definitely a popular spot as there was always a line during my experience here. Even so, the staff is efficient and friendly. This is a must stop if you are in the area. read more

Long lines. Took about 15 minutes to get in the store. Ordered a 3scoop, waffle cone . Hubby got a 2 scoop cup. Service counter girl was very sweet and patient. Unique flavors. Definitely a place to visit if you're in the area. Prices are pretty reasonable! read more

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Just a short walk from the shoreline. It's a classic beach town creamery. Their small-batch creations made entirely from scratch. While they have the usual classics, the real attraction is their rotating menu of inventive, gourmet flavors spiced baklava, carrot cake....strawberry rhubarb, Baileys Irish cream (the 2 flavors I had, both really really good). It's the ultimate destination to cool down after a sunny day on the boardwalk. read more

Unique ice cream flavors worth the stop. My wife got a ginger ice cream that she liked a lot. I got a scoop of carrot cake ice cream with real chucks of carrot cake in it. It was very good. A bunch of other flavors I've never seen anywhere else. Going to have to go back to try some more. Give it a try you like it. read more

The Ice Cream was exceptionally delicious, but the cost was too high for me...I had to wait too long in line!

Recently came to get some ice cream here for the first time one evening. There was a line despite it being during the week but it moved quickly. The place is very cute and quaint and the girls working were efficient and friendly and kept the line moving. I decided on a scoop of Mad Mollye which was Belgium chocolate with cinnamon and Oreos. I am a sucker for chocolate and cinnamon. I also got some chocolate chips on mine. My fiancé did a scoop of mint chocolate chips on a sugar cone but the ice cream was so runny they had to put it in a cup with cone on top. I liked my ice cream. Great flavor! My fiancé was super bummed about his. Not sure we would come back together as his experience not great, but I would come back to try another flavor. read more

Best way to end the weekend is with ice cream that is of high quality and extremely affordable! Thank you to the kind staff who were patient and willing to give many samples! Make sure you go before they close for the season, I have to go back and get a couple pints read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Carrot cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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Delicious ice cream. Prices are better than most other places. Service was friendly and quick. Beautiful neighborhood to walk around in eating delicious ice cream. read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

A Food Blogger I know from Southern CT recently declared Walnut Beach Ice Cream the best ice cream in CT. I was familiar with WB at that time, and I had heard good things, but I had not previously heard somebody call WB a best in CT contender. Since so many of the great CT ice cream spots originate in the Upper 2/3 of CT, I questioned whether the Blogger had been to enough of the top places to declare a best. Nonetheless, I made a mental note to visit when I was in Milford. That day has now come, and I can say, even after having eaten at most of the best loved CT ice shops, Walnut Beach Creamery belongs in the discussion for best ice cream in CT. I went with a large ice cream order, which gets you 4 scoops of different ice cream for a bit over $6. My 4 flavors were S'mores, Salty Dog, Grapenuts and Berry Good. The texture was great. Very smooth and velvety. I got some stretch as I spooned some bites. And for an ice cream with great texture, the flavors really popped too. It's rare to get both ideal texture and flavor. The chocolate base in the Salty Dog was rich. It also had good salted caramel flavor. The S'mores had a graham base, chocolate pieces and mini marshmallows that were tender. The marshmallows almost seemed room temperature, which doesn't seem possible. Berry Good had fresh berry flavor and huge, mutant, dark chocolate chunks. Grapenuts had a honey vanilla base and butterscotch flavor. I was very impressed with all four flavors. The shop was cute and near the beach. Service was friendly and efficient. I'm a big fan Walnut Beach fan. It belongs in discussions for best ice cream in CT. 5 Stars read more

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Great prices, friendly staff and ice cream was delicious! Nice and close to end the day after silver sands

Cute ice cream shop by Walnut Beach. They have really cool ice cream flavors that change around. Service was fast and good. It's also close to Silver Sands State Park. The carrot cake ice cream was delicious. read more

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The BEST ice cream! This may be my favorite ice cream place. I wish we lived close by, because I'd be in there every day haha. Love the choices in flavors; some are familiar, some are super creative! I got the peanut butter and Oreo and it had a really light but substantial peanut butter flavor that was perfect. It also has a great texture -- not too hard, not too soft. Ambiance is happy and colorful and without exception, the service is friendly and efficient. read more

Delicious homemade ice cream! What I love about walnut beach creamery is the flavors they offer. It's not your typical chocolate and vanilla. They put a unique twist on ice cream flavors and have great toppings to pair with! read more

This place is adorable! Such a cute and cozy vibe. When I went, there were crazy lines out the door, so just be aware they get busy! The staff was great, quick, and kind though. I got a milkshake which, to be honest was a bit watery for me, but the flavor was great. My family got a pint of the mixed berry sorbet to split and WOW, that was delicious! Perfect texture, perfect tart flavor. Overall a super cute spot and close to the beach! read more

I visited here for the Halloween free ice cream promotion with the full intent to purchase pup cups for the dogs. I was shocked when those were included in the promotion too! The ice cream was homemade and delicious and there was a cute little seating area behind. The staff managed the line amazingly and moved super quick while keeping a friendly smile the whole time. Kudos! My local spot recently closed so I will definitely bring family and friends here to support this great community favorite. My only complaint is it is hidden! read more

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Walnut Beach Creamery - super cute ice cream place, walking distance from the beach. Love this quaint shop, and even the limited seating is adorable. As someone who LOVES ice cream, I was in heaven with the flavor I chose, Salted Dog. This was a rich chocolate ice cream with salted caramel pieces in it. Seriously creamy, decadently thick, and positively delicious. The teenagers working were very helpful and dedicated to helping each customer. The spoons seem a little too flat to really scoop the ice cream out of the bowl, but the cones also looked delicious. I may have to try a cone next time. We will definitely visit when we are in the area again! read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Ice cream scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Cute ice cream shop near Walnut Beach! I enjoy their ice cream and always look forward to it. read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

What a cute spot with an extensive ice cream list - wow. Friendly people working here. There's a back patio seating area, which is cute, but it doesn't have much sun cover. A lot of customers mingle in the front, which can get crowded but also good for people watching. My cucumber melon was refreshing though more true to the melon than the cucumber. I'd really try any of these flavors next time! read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Outdoor patio. Not much shade but nice to have - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I brought my granddaughter to Walnut Beach Creamery for the first time this week. We really enjoyed the ice cream. In fact, my granddaughter said it was the best ice cream she has ever had. The girls working could have been a little nicer but it was busy and there were only two people working so they were quite backed up. read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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Ice cream good, dippers can't put in cone especially their "homemade" waffle cones, fell apart immediately! With no attempt to better it. In fact gave excuse. Need more tables. But I guess it's all about the ice cream read more

Walnut Beach Creamery is a gourmet creamery that opened in Milford, Connecticut in 2007. It was founded by former CNN producer Susan Patrick. After Patrick's fourth and youngest child started kindergarten, she decided that she wanted to work again, but not back to the grind of a newsroom. Instead the old Walnut Beach Post Office went on the market and Patrick jumped at the chance to purchase it with the intention of turning it into an ice cream shop. She also bought an ice cream maker and began experimenting with a menu of different flavors. Today the creamery is the only one in Milford to offer home-made ice cream, with flavors featuring local honey and fresh Milford farm ingredients. In addition to creating delicious handmade ice cream, Patrick is also credited for the Walnut Beach neighborhood's renaissance into Milford's art district. My family and I have been visiting Walnut Beach Creamery for years. The Walnut Beach neighborhood is a lovely arts district that we enjoy visiting for various events, and it's namesake beach is our favorite beach to visit in the summertime. A visit to Walnut Beach in the summertime is incomplete without a stop at the creamery. We recently visited the ice cream shop on July 31st. This date is the birthday of the famous literary character Harry Potter. The creamery encouraged customers to dress in costume, there was a trivia contest, and there were also special themed Harry Potter flavors created for the event. My wife ordered "Butterbeer" (Butterscotch Schnapps ice cream with butterscotch candies), our son had "Ravenclaw Cookie Monster" (Blue vanilla ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookies), and I had "Hufflepuff Lemon Drop" (Lemon ice cream with Lemon Drop candies). Patrick created some excellent flavors to celebrate the event... not that we were surprised. We look forward to tasting what she'll think up next! read more

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My friend and I stopped by for a quick ice cream before watching the sunset at the beach. I thought it was really convenient that they had the takeout window outside for people coming and going quickly like us, which also helps to not have a crowd inside. They had a unique list of flavors, and I was really excited to have the bananas foster. I was super impressed that it tasted fresh and not artificial in the least! Reasonable prices too. I will absolutely be back when I'm in the area! read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - two ice cream cones - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Definitely one of the most flavorful ice cream shops I've had in a while. Service is great, place is spotless, prices reasonable and flavors are yummy. We tried the NY NY (unique twist of chocolate mint) , walnut beach had a great chocolate base, coffee (seriously strong flavor!!), and a peanut butter honey Graham one (cant recall the name but it was my favvvvv!) We are not often in this area, but this is definitely a reason to come back! read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - the inside of the store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Our favorite ice cream shop in Milford! Only disappointment was in the waffle cone... it was not crunchy and broke apart too easily. Flavors were great... we are appreciative of all of the samples we were able to try before we ordered! read more

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What not to love about a ice cream parlor on hot summer night? The staff was pleasant, lovely, and quick. You can order inside or there is a window that you can order from the outside. During this visit, I opted for the Twix flavor. It was delicious and perfect amount of Twix. They definitely have some interesting flavors that you don't see at other places. They also have a secret menu . Follow their Instagram and Facebook to see the latest on these special items. read more

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Yelp to the rescue last night! The hubs and I had an Ice cream craving while down along the shore last night and we came across Walnut Beach Creamery last night after a quick Yelp search. We were not the only ones as even when we arrived at 8pm they were busy busy busy. You can either order outside through their take out window or head in. I also loved that they allow taste samples with real spoons! So many unique flavors and I loved that they have a contest every year to let their employees create a new flavor. I ended up getting the 2921 winner Purple Rain which was a yam based ice cream with some fun mix ins. It was so hot that it was a quick gulp down before it melted. Luckily we were able to walk to the beach and enjoy the remaining bites of ice cream. Great place to visit if you are in the area or at the beach looking for a sweet mid day (or evening)treat. read more

Walnut Beach Creamery - 2021 ice cream flavor winner Purple Rain - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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Tons of flavors, including some very unique "New England" ones like Coconut with Almond and Cranberry. Cute little shop with a few seats. Very helpful staff who are patient as you try 20 flavors before deciding what to get! read more

We discovered Walnut Beach Creamery yesterday on a visit to Milford. I had lavender fig plus berry good, both excellent (and creative), and friends we were with had high praise for other flavors too. Staff were very helpful. If you're in the area and need an ice cream fix, check it out! read more

Recently went for my first time this summer and was very disappointed in the small serving portions. While the ice cream was delicious what was a 2 scoop cup would barely qualify as a 1 scoop cup at other ice cream shops. Since the prices have gone up and the portion size is significantly smaller don't think I will be going back. read more

After years and years - Walnut Beach continues to be our go to spot for amazing ice cream! A few summers ago, I engaged my family on an ice cream mission - to taste and decide on the best ice cream. Yeah yeah, we read up on all the awards and blog ratings around, but we wanted to check them out for ourselves. Year after year, this continues to be the winner. We even recently got 8 pints from another top contender (who will not be named) and were sadly underwhelmed... longing and thinking of the creative and delicious options at WBC. Their flavors are always fun, innovative - and they keep you guessing with new menu additions on a regular basis. Traditionally, we stop by the Lazy Lobster for lobster rolls - and swing by WBC for a sweet treat for dessert. The summer employee contest is now something our family looks forward to! This year's Purple Rain (with ube, shortbread and more) was to die for. You just can't go wrong with Walnut Beach! read more

Came here a few days ago - really nice hole in wall spot. The girl behind the counter who took our order was super sweet. She let us sample, a little too many flavors while having a smile on her face the whole time. Unfortunately didn't take a picture, but I ended up getting one scoop of the holi cannoli and one scoop of a flavor with chai and graham crackers (forgot what it was called) with some bittersweet hot fudge on top. It was really yummy and they had unique flavors. I would love to come again, probably earlier in the day so I can enjoy the beach view. Highly recommend though! read more

I've only been to their truck on the Milford Green at a festival, but...oh...my! Their carrot cake ice cream is heavenly! It's not just carrot cake flavored. No, there are actual pieces of carrot cake (layered with frosting) inside the ice cream to the delight of carrot cake lovers such as me! You can bet your bottom I will be stopping in to the shop for another round of this unique and delicious flavor sometime. read more

I love this creamery ! Great ice cream and wonderful people working there . So happy I live in this neighborhood to enjoy this amazing place . Thank you to the owner and people who work here ! read more

We LOVE their ice cream- some flavors change throughout the months and they are always happy to give you a taste before choosing which flavor. While it may be busy, definitely worth the wait- especially the freshly made waffle cones and Walnut Beach Mud ice cream that has homemade brownie pieces. read more

Tiny, cute, beachside ice cream shop with fantastic homemade ice cream and waffle cones. They have a ton of different flavors, however most of their flavors are non-traditional and they didn't have my go-to (chocolate chip) so I had to go with cookies and cream (in a waffle cone of course). Both the waffle cone and the ice cream were fantastic, however my mom said that her mint chocolate-chip wasn't minty enough As I mentioned above, the place is tiny and they don't have any seats inside & only 1 bench outside. Also it took a really long time for the ice cream 8/10 read more

Went for ice cream, it's good flavors and decent prices, but 2 scoops in a small dish is a turn off. It was melting all over us before we could get to find a seat. Wish the parking was better too. Overall good flavors and would go again probably. read more

Nice stop just a short walk from the beach! Lots of creative flavors like Banana foster, baklava, lavender & fig, honey vanilla, and butter beer. Good ice cream and friendly people, can't really ask for much more! read more

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I just don't think they are staffed well enough, the line moves so slow but because they only have two girls scooping ice cream on a busy summer day! They were out of many flavors at 4pm and they're open late. I had to keep changing what I wanted because they didn't have it. I wish they had help or something because even a short line moves slow. I ordered the walnut beach mud and grapenut ice cream but they must have scooped regular chocolate by accident which was a total bummer, unless the walnut beach mud has nothing to it? Not sure but I've had better luck at carvel and cone zone lately. They have been coming up with creative flavors I see posted on their social media but I hope they iron out some kinks in how they run and work on inventory and put some effort towards that too. Street parking only :) read more

Walnut Beach Creamery warm made in the spot waffle cone with Rum Raisin is my Kryptonite and I am not ashamed of it. Our family has a tradition of going our for treats weekly and Walnut Beach Creamery employees know us by our favorite ice cream when we come read more

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The best ice cream in town! Lots of unique flavors, happy to be there service and fun hangout spot in the back! My favorite flavor is Cupcake or D-Cup! read more