At my house, there is nothing we like more than heading out to one of these local spots and grabbing an ice cream. And it’s a known fact that Northern Fairfield County does not lack for choices in ice cream spots. From Ferris Acres to Dr. Mike’s to the newly opened Ice Cream Stand at Shortt’s Farm, there truly is something for everyone. Here’s a list of local shops offering sweet treats to keep you cool all summer long.
Newtown, CT
Ferris Acres
144 Sugar Street, Newtown
Open Seasonally. Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday 11AM – 5PM
Holy Cow Ice Cream
51 Church Hill Road, Newtown
Open Seasonally. Hours: Monday – Saturday 12PM – 9PM, Sunday 12:30PM – 8:30PM
Shortt’s Farm Ice Cream Stand
52A Riverside Road
Open Seasonally. Hours: Monday – Thursday 12PM – 9PM, Friday – Sunday 11AM – 9PM
Dolce Italian Ice & Gelato
117 Church Hill Raod, Sandy Hook
Tuesday – Thursday 2PM – 9PM, Friday & Saturday 12PM – 10PM, Sunday 12PM – 9PM
Danbury, CT
Il Bacio
30 Germantown Road, Danbury
Please call for hours.
Dubl Twister
164 White Street, Danbury
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10AM – 9:30PM, Sunday 10AM – 10PM
Stew Leonards
99 Federal Road
Open 7 days a week 10AM – 9PM
Oxford, CT
Rich’s Ice Cream
691 Oxford Road, Oxford
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:30AM – 9PM, Sunday 11AM – 8PM
Bethel, CT
Dr. Mike’s
158 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel
Open 7 days a week from 12PM – 10PM
Brookfield, CT
Munchin Hedgehog
616 Federal Road
Please call for hours
New Fairfield, CT
Candlewood Creamery
90 Rt. 39, New Fairfield
Open 7 days a week from 12PM – 10PM
Shelton, CT
Oronoque Farms
188 Leavenworth Road
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12PM – 8PM
Litchfield County, CT
Tasty Waves Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream
7 Main Street, New Milford
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10AM – 8:30PM, Thursday 7:30AM – 8:30PM, Friday & Saturday 7:30AM – 9PM, and Sunday 8AM – 8PM
Arethusa Farm Ice Cream
822 Bantam Road, Bantam
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10:30AM – 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10:30AM – 10PM
Do you have a favorite place to grab ice cream or a favorite recipe? Please email [email protected] and I’ll add it to the list!
Looking to enjoy a sweet treat at home? Try one of these favorites:
Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream
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