The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Connecticut — 2026
We compared all 506 ice cream shops in Connecticut on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · Ben & Jerry'sSouth Windsor VeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes
Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
#2 · Sweet Frog GlastonburyGlastonbury Soft serveFrozen yogurtVegan
Mon–Thu 12:00pm–8:00pm, Fri–Sat 12:00pm–9:00pm
#3 · CarvelRidgefield
Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm
#4 · 0 Degree MiddletownMiddletown Milkshakes
Monday - Sunday: 10:00AM - 11:00PM
#5 · 16 HandlesFairfield Soft serveFrozen yogurtHomemadeVegan
Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
#6 · The Farmer's Cow Calfe & CreameryMansfield HomemadeVeganMilkshakes
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
#8 · Baskin-RobbinsMonroe Ice cream cakesDrive-thru
Open 24 hours
#9 · Capital Ice CreamHartford Soft serveVeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes
Mon–Thu 1pm–8pm, Fri–Sun 1pm–9pm
#10 · Gelatissimo Artisan GelatoNew Canaan GelatoVegan
Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.