Chill Out this Summer at Eastern Connecticut's Coolest Ice Cream Shops

This classic candy themed ice cream shop will make you feel like you stepped into Willy Wonka’s factory! The Niantic shop not only offers homemade ice cream but soft serve, candy, chocolates, fudge, pies, a coffee bar, and a full lunch menu. Gumdrops and Lollipops is a must when visiting the region!

Operating since 1975, this family-owned beef and sunflower farm is famous for their fresh ice cream and the Sunflowers for Wishes fundraiser in which 100% of the proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. Offering over 50 flavors of homemade ice cream, including vegan and sugar-free options, plus delicious homemade whipped cream and waffle cones, there is something for everyone to love!

RaRas is a family-owned, local favorite known for excellent service and generous portions of hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, shakes, floats, and scramblers. Their unique seasonal flavors using only high quality ingredients, keeps customers coming back for more!

Featuring a wide variety of flavors, We-Li-Kit is a local favorite serving the community for over 30 years. Not only do they offer farm fresh ice cream but beef and pork products as well as maple syrup. With ever changing flavors, stop in before summer comes to an end to try their specialty flavors such as Apes Delight (banana-based ice cream with chocolate chips and walnuts) or Chipmunk Tracks (vanilla-based ice cream with M&Ms and a peanut butter swirl).

This historic ice cream parlor located in New London, CT on Mitchell College’s campus offers a variety of high quality ice cream and seasonal favorites including Coconut Almond Bar, Cookie Monster, and Graham Central Station. Enjoy your cones, sundae, or shake in the outdoor seating area!