The 8 Best Places for Ice Cream In and Around Stonington-Mystic

With the weather really warming up this weekend, you may easily find yourself craving a cool and sweet treat. With so many choices around, however, it can be hard to narrow down a choice. Never fear; Patch is here with a list of the eight best ice cream places in and around your community, according to Yelp. If you don’t see your favorite place on the list, sound off down below and let us know!

1. Berry’s Ice Cream and Candy Bar
60 Bank Street, New London
Yelp reviewer Red M. said “Take a read of the blackboard behind the counter and you'll see all kinds of crazy combinations and options; all of them sounded delectable. Even the nachos. If you're in town this summer and want a treat, definitely check out Berry's.”

2. Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main Street, Mystic
Robert S. said “Great little spot near the Mystic Drawbridge. Coffee, panini, ice cream, etc...Check it out when you have some leisure time..if you are lucky, you could see the drawbridge in action from one of the window tables or chair. Nice spot!”

3. Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy, Ice Cream and Diner
334 Main Street, Niantic
Paul M. said “Whenever I'm in the mood for ice cream or candy, this is the first place that pops into my mind. Talk about a family fun wholesome place! Locally owned and operated this place is a throwback to a distant past.”

4. Niko’s Ice Cream and Confectionary
25 E Main Street, Clinton
Clifford M. said “Nicely decorated store, many selections of ice cream and great place to sit and relax, inside or out. Owners really put a lot of effort and love into the place.”

5. Frogeez Frozen Yogurt
985E Poquonnock Road, Groton
Emily P. said “All time favorite place to go for fro-yo! There are so many toppings and the staff is always friendly!”

6. Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe & Cafe
34 Lyme Street
Kayla C. said “I love this family-owned, local ice cream shop where all of the ice cream is made on premise! They have a pretty decent selection of flavors and some unique ones as well. I had a hard time choosing, but they let me pick more than one flavor for my small cone.”

7. Hillside Sweet Shoppe
19 Main Street, East Haddam
Sara Tiffany L. said “The Hillside Sweet House is any kid's dream. They have every kind of traditional ice cream and candy under the sun, from chocolate squares, maple candy and honey bears (gummy bears made with honey), to every flavor of Jelly Belly, pixie stix, and fun dip...it continues to be one of my favorite ice cream shops of all time.”

8. Twisters Ice Cream
135 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic
Rochelle M. said “This place gets five stars just for the view! It's right on the water and you have a GORGEOUS view of the sunset in the evening!”