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Be Chocolat makes the perfect ice cream for CT kids: waffles with their choice of ice cream on top.

Best Ice Cream Shops in Fairfield Country For Kids

1. Ferris Acres Creamery - Newtown

There’s always a line at Ferris Acres Creamery because it’s that good! Three generations of the Ferris family make their ice cream with true love and care.

Known for: Endless one-of-a-kind homemade ice cream flavors - deciding is the hardest part!

Flavors kids love: Campfire, Cookie Jar, and Parent Trap

2. Plasko Farm - Trumbull

Imagine if an ice cream shop and a coffee café had a playdate on a farm - that’s Plasko's! Enjoying homemade ice cream and exploring the farm. 

Known for: A wide variety of seasonal favorites and timeless classics, made fresh daily using only the finest ingredients

Flavors kids love: Apple Cider Donut Swirl, Cotton Candy Cloud, and Twisted Caramel Pretzel

3. Tabitha's Ice Cream - Fairfield and Bridgeport 

Newly open year round in Fairfield and seasonally open at Captain’s Cove. 

Known for: A nostalgic ice cream parlor with playful touches like a life size Taylor Swift cardboard cutout

Flavors kids love: Fun sundaes like Baby Shark and Shirley Temple ice cream

7. Mr. Frosty's Ice Cream - Norwalk

A beloved favorite in Norwalk. Owner, Anthony revived the name 'Mr. Frosty’s' as a tribute to the original shop and its founder, Art O’Boy.

Known for: Creative flavor mashups served from a nostalgic summer ice cream stand

Flavors kids love: Cookie Monster, Party Animal, and Choco-Loco

8. Stew Leonard's - Norwalk, Danbury, and Newington

What’s not to love about Stew Leonard’s? Singing dairy, a store train, ceiling entertainment for the kids all while grocery shopping. Plus, ice cream at the end! Get a free through the rewards app for every $100 spent - just scan at checkout!

Known for: Classic soft serve flavors, plus a rotating seasonal favorite 

Flavors kids love: Vanilla or Chocolate with sprinkles or the seasonal option

9. Wells Hollow Creamery - Shelton

A proud 5th generation farm serving delicious ice cream - perfect for enjoying a scoop or two with your family on our spacious patio.

Known for: Consistent lineup of 65+ flavors each day - wow!

Flavors kids love: Birthday Cake, Cotton Candy Twist, and Girl Scout Mint

 
Bishop's Orchard Creamery in Guilford has some of the best Connecticut family desserts!

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10. Rich Farm Ice Cream - Oxford, Bristol, and Brookfield

Get ready for one of the biggest scoops around - Rich’s portions are no joke! Since 1994, this family-run farm has been serving up a rotating lineup of delicious flavors. Oreo and Chocolate lovers - Rich's offers the largest variety you will find. 

Known for:  Freshly made on the farm each day with only the finest ingredients.

Flavors kids love:  Fluffernutter, Funfetti, and March Madness

11. Walnut Beach Creamery - Milford

In 2007, Susan Patrick turned her childhood memories of her dad’s New York pizzeria into a dream for Walnut Beach - a place where ice cream brings people together through laughter and community. Lick your order while walking Walnut Beach, located one block away! 

Known for:  In-house full rotation of flavors as well as sorbets

Flavors kids love:  Cupcake, Twix, and Moo

12. Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream - Hamden

Located by Quinnipiac University, Wentworth's lets you view the scenic beauty of Sleeping Giant State Park while indulging in ice cream.  

Known for:  Flavors of the Moment Chalkboard and Lightning Flavors available for limited periods of time, 

Flavors kids love:  Strawberry, Chocolate Oreo Brownie Batter, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

13. Ashley's Ice Cream - Hamden, New Haven, Branford, Madison, and Guilford

Named after owner Alex Stein's beloved dog, Ashley’s Ice Cream has been a winner of “Best Ice Cream in New Haven” by New Haven Advocate's Readers Poll for over 30 years!  

Known for:  All natural and fresh ingredients - no artificial coloring or flavors 

Flavors kids love:  Chips Ahoy, Cookie Batter, and Rocky Road

15. Arethusa Farm - New Haven, Bantam, and West Hartford

Winner of Food & Wine’s 2021 “Best Ice Cream in Every State,” Arethusa’s is a must. The New Haven location was visited by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden

Known for:  Ice cream made using their farm's cow milk

Flavors kids love: Vanilla, Mint Chip, and Strawberry

16. Big Dipper - Prospect 

Founder Harry Rowe Jr. believed the best ice cream comes from love instead of recipe book, after studying commercial ice cream making at Rutgers. 

Flavors kids love:  Cookies & Cream, Cookie Monster, and Graham Jam

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17. UConn Dairy Bar - Storrs

A beloved staple of UConn students and alum, the Dairy Bar has been around since 1953! You can’t go wrong ordering a Dairy Bar’s ice cream sandwich.

Known for:  Using milk straight from their herd of cows!

Flavors kids love:  Husky Tracks, Oreo, and Vanilla 

18. Grassroots - Granby

Serving super unique flavors inspired from global cuisines and cultures, Grassroots is the place to see! Enjoy ice cream right on Granby’s town green. 

Known for:  Offering 1 ½ scoops because it’s hard to choose one flavor

Flavors kids love:  Double Oreo, Soda, and Vanilla Mix In

19. A.C. Petersen Farms - West Hartford

Craving that old-school Friendly’s vibe? Head to A.C. Petersen Farms—a classic diner serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But the real star of the menu? Their unforgettable ice cream.

Known for:  Milkshakes - voted “Best in Connecticut”. Makes their own heavy whipped cream

Flavors kids love: Cotton Candy, Cookie Dough, and Cookie Monster

 
Try the baklava topping at Honeycone, one of the most fun ice cream spots in Eastern Connecticut!  

20. Honeycone - Chester

Located in downtown Chester, Honeycone has the best ice cream flights to taste all their delicious flavors. Fun in house toppings including baklava pieces, toasted marshmallows, and vegan chocolate sauce.  Decorative cones even include dark Ghirardelli chocolate dipped with sprinkled sea salt. 

Known for: Monthly rotating flavors crafted exclusively with locally sourced ingredients and 

Flavors kids love: Sundae flavors such as Unicorn, Worms n’ Dirt, and Oreo