In and Around Stonington-Mystic: 10 Best Places for Ice Cream

As the last month of summer vacation gets underway and the heat really cranks up, you may be craving a cool, delicious treat. With so many choices around, however, it can be hard to narrow down. Will you simply go to the nearest place in town, or travel out of your way a little to get just the right scoop? To help out, we've updated our list of best ice cream places in and around the area, according to Yelp. If you don’t see your favorite place on the list, sound off in the comments and tell us so!

1. 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!”

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. 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.”

5. 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.”

6. Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe & Cafe
34 Lyme Street, Old Lyme
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. Frogeez Frozen Yogurt
985 E 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!”

8. Jimmies Ice Cream Shoppe
1 Mathewson Mill Rd, Preston
Mike C. said "Ice cream was fantastic - huge one scoop on a cone and vanilla milkshake came out to $9. The lobster roll is a must get."

9. Cowlick’s Creamery
521 Boston Post Rd, Waterford
Ali F. said "The ice cream was delicious! I got the cookies and cream, my husband got the black raspberry chip and our kids had superman (trifecta of fruity flavors ). "

10. Mel’s Downtown Creamery
37 W Broad St, Stonington
Jefferey T. said "Outstanding homemade ice cream! I got the flavor of the month - toasted marshmallow s'mores... AMAZING. My son got the cotton candy - nailed it. My wife got the coconut. The shop is '50s style. The ice cream rocks."

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