Our summer interns put together a list of their favorite places to grab ice cream in Litchfield County. When you’re out and about this summer, cool off with a sweet scoop of ice cream at one of these spots!
By Maddie Mallon
Bantam
Arethusa Dairy
Made with fresh milk from Arethusa Farm’s dairy cows, Arethusa Dairy serves “ice cream like it used to taste”. Enjoy your ice cream on the benches outside, or on the go!
Arethusa Dairy
822 Bantam Rd., Bantam
860-361-6460
Canaan
Caddie Shack
Caddie Shack is more than just ice cream! They offer mini golf, batting cages, an arcade, and food! They have both a picnic area and a pavilion.
Caddie Shack
316 Ashley Falls Rd., Canaan
860-824-8476
Berkshire Country Cafe
The Berkshire Country Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as desserts. They have locations in Norfolk and Canaan.
Berkshire Country Cafe
85 Main St., North Canaan
860-453-4448
Colebrook
The Colebrook Store
The Colebrook Store is the longest operating general store in Connecticut! In addition to ice cream, they also offer daily special sandwiches.
The Colebrook Store
559 Colebrook Rd., Colebrook
860-379-5031
Cornwall Bridge
Cornwall Country Market
The Cornwall Country Market offers ice cream, bakery options, provisions, and local products. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or shop for dinner!
Cornwall Country Market
25 Kent Rd., Cornwall Bridge
860-619-8199
Kent
Kent Coffee & Chocolate Co
Kent Coffee & Chocolate Co offers a variety of sweet treats in their picturesque storefront on Kent’s main street. Browse the store or order at the front counter for the perfect pick-me-up!
Kent Coffee & Chocolate Co
45 N Main St., Kent
860-927-1445
Litchfield
Espresso 59
Espresso 59 specializes in gelato, as well as serving coffee and other cafe classics! Located in the heart of Litchfield, grab a treat and enjoy perusing the nearby shops!
59 West St., Litchfield
860-361-6038
Peaches n’ Cream Litchfield
Peaches n’ Cream has a flavor for everyone! Their large menu is accommodating, offering sugar-free and dairy-free options in addition to traditional ice cream.
Peaches n’ Cream
632 Torrington Rd., Litchfield
860-496-7536
Morris
Popey’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Popey’s is a local favorite, open seasonally only minutes from Bantam Lake. They have both hand-scooped and soft-serve ice cream, as well as flurries, milkshakes, and floats. Enjoy outside in their spacious dining area!
Popey’s Ice Cream Shoppe
7 West St., Morris
860-567-0504
New Hartford
Summertime Sno-Balls
Summertime Sno-Balls offers a variety of flavors including blue razzberry, blue bubblegum, cherry, orange, pina colada, root beer, lime, and more!
Summertime Sno-Balls
95 Cottage St., New Hartford
860-370-7775
New Milford
Tasty Waves
Tasty Waves serves build-your-own frozen yogurt. Located on the New Milford Green, enjoy inside or take it to go and explore Bank Street!
Tasty Waves
7 Main St., New Milford
860-799-6363
New Preston
The Smithy
The Smithy Market & Cafe offers sandwiches, groceries, and delicious treats! Enjoy seated inside or on their outdoor tables.
The Smithy
10 Main St., New Preston
860-868-9003
Norfolk
Berkshire Country Store
The Berkshire Country Store offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as desserts. They have locations in Norfolk and Canaan. Norfolk serves pizza!
Berkshire Country Store
6 Station Pl., Norfolk Historic District
860-542-7176
Plymouth
The Sweet Tooth
The Sweet Tooth offers outdoor seating and a barn style storefront. Not only do they serve ice cream, but they also have a large selection of candy.
Sweet Tooth
655 Main St., Plymouth
860-283-4566
Riverton
Riverton General Store
The Riverton General Store serves breakfast and lunch, as well as 21 flavors of ice cream! They offer a quaint outdoor seating area to enjoy.
Riverton General Store
2 Main St., Riverton
860-379-0811
Roxbury
The Roxbury Market and Deli
The Roxbury Market serves food and Ferris Acres ice cream. They have an abundance of ice cream flavors as well as sorbets!
Roxbury Market
26 North St., Roxbury
860-355-0733
Salisbury
Sweet William’s Coffee Shop and Bakery
Sweet William’s offers freshly baked pastries and desserts as well as fresh coffee! They even have ice cream sandwiches!
Sweet Williams
17 Main St., Salisbury
860-435-3005
Sharon
Le Gamin
Stop by Le Gamin for some French-style ice cream. Open everyday from 1:00 to 9:00pm.
Le Gamin
10 Gay St., Sharon
860-397-5382
Thomaston
Scoop It Up
Scoop It Up has a thorough selection of flavors! Their colorful interior matches their cookie monster flavor and they are open rain or shine!
Scoop It Up
102 E Main St., Thomaston
Torrington
The Nutmeg Fudge Company
The Nutmeg Fudge Company is the perfect stop to satisfy your sweet tooth! They serve Canton Creamery ice cream, and even have vegan options! Be sure to try some of their fresh-baked fudge.
Nutmeg Fudge Company
20 E Main St., Torrington
860-201-4303
Cafe Joie
Cafe Joie serves rolled ice cream in a variety of flavors as well as coffee. Stop by for ice cream like you’ve never had before!
Cafe Joie
11 Main St., Torrington
860-618-5555
Washington
Marty’s Cafe
Marty’s serves breakfast and lunch as well as their mouth watering pastries. Be sure to head to the back counter for a scoop of ice cream! They offer a cozy indoor seating arrangement as well as an outdoor area.
Marty’s
4 Green Hill Rd., Washington
860-868-1700
The Po Cafe
The Po serves breakfast and lunch, as well as pastries and desserts including ice cream sandwiches! Eat in or enjoy their beautiful outdoor area.
The Po Cafe
5 Kirby Rd., Washington
860-868-1879
Washington Depot
The Pantry
The Pantry has a delicious dine in menu, as well as prepared meals to heat up and a deli counter! They now offer a selection of house made ice cream.
The Pantry
5 Titus Rd., Washington Depot
860-868-0258
Favorite
Stop in to Favorite and elevate your closet while browsing their chic boutique selection. Or, enjoy one of their new ice pops!
11 Titus Rd., Washington Depot
615-775-2248
Woodbury
Dari Delite
Dari Delite is located in the Middle Quarter Mall. Stop by for a scoop and explore the shopping center.
705 Main St. S, Woodbury
203-263-4450
