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Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in New London-Norwich Area

Is there anything better than an ice cream cone on a hot summer day?

By Becca Brody, New London - Norwich Publisher June 5, 2023

Is there anything better than treating the kids to an ice cream cone on a hot summer day? We can't think of one. 

Luckily, We have a lot of great locally-owned ice cream shops in our area, where we can indulge in yummy goodness. Here are a few of our favorite places for ice cream in the New London - Norwich Area:







Michael's Dairy

629 Montauk Ave

New London, CT

What we love: Open daily from 12pm - 9pm. Michael's Dairy has been around for over 80 years, with hand-served ice cream with over 35 different flavors to choose from!






Cowlick's Creamery

521 Boston Post Road

Waterford, CT

What we love: Open Mon - Fri 2pm - 9pm; Sat & Sun 12pm - 9pm. Order online or visit in person. 






Tony D's Craft Creamery

440 Main Street

Niantic, CT

What we love: Open 12pm - 9:30pm seven days a week, Tony D's craft creamery serves craft ice cream, with new flavors created daily.






Gumdrops & Lollipops

334 Main Street

Niantic, CT

What we love: Open seven days a week from 11am - 8pm. This charming ice cream store is located on the corner of Hole in the Wall Beach and Main Street in Niantic.  This ice cream shop serves homemade ice cream, as well as soft serve ice cream, homemade fudge, candy, chocolates, sundaes, milkshakes, and more.







Buttonwood Farm 

473 Shetucket Turnpike
Griswold, CT

What we love: Open seven days a week, 12pm - 9pm. Buttonwood Farm is family owned since 1975, and famous for farm fresh ice cream, and growing sunflowers for a good cause.