Guide to CT Ice Cream, Gelato & Frozen Desserts (2025 Edition)

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Carly Terzigni July 12, 2025

Nothing beats the summer heat like ice cream! No matter what your favorite flavor is or whether you prefer your frozen treat in a cup or a cone, there are plenty of ice cream shops around Connecticut open for business this season. Ice cream has evolved quite a bit over the years, and you’ll find that many of the businesses listed in this guide offer something for everyone, including dairy-free options, gelato, sorbet, Italian ice, unique flavors, and, of course, the classics like vanilla and chocolate.

To help you easily navigate this guide, we’ve organized the ice cream shops by county. Simply find your local county to see which options are nearby!

New Haven Pizza: One6Three – The Pizza Joint Celebrating 10 Years

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Jeff "jfood" Schlesinger July 09, 2025

My CT Pizza journey continued in the East Rock section of New Haven with a visit to One6Three – The Pizza Joint, as it approaches its 10th anniversary. One6Three is located on the corner of Foster and Willow, and I have been hearing a lot of positive feedback from my pizza buddies, so I wandered over to check it out. As I drove through the East Rock section it was a déjà vu experience for me, the area was reminiscent of my neighborhood growing up, lots of two-family homes lined the street and you could feel the sense of community. It was that environment that first molded my love of Italian food and great NJ pizza