Life can be hard. And summer in Connecticut can be warm. You deserve a moment to relax, and what better way to relax than with a frozen dessert from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor? Rich Farm Ice Cream Shop has three locations in Connecticut (plus one across the country in California!). We love the nostalgic charm of the Oxford location. The wooden shack has delightful outdoor dining that's just perfect when the sun is shining. The scoops are large and the flavor is plentiful. This place will satisfy your sweet tooth like nowhere else!
The Oxford location was the first of the Rich Farm Ice Cream Shops. It was opened up in 1994 by Dave and Dawn Rich as part of their dairy farm.
All of the ice cream is made daily on site, using fresh ingredients produced at the farm. There's such a huge difference in quality between this slow-churned freshly-made ice cream and that which you'd find in a store!
There's a huge variety of flavors, with rotating daily specials so you'll never get bored. You'll find no-sugar-added and dairy-free options so that everyone can enjoy the treats here.
Want something a little more delectable than regular old ice cream in a cone or cup? Opt for some smushed in between two cookies for an ice cream sandwich like you've never had before.
Once Labor Day has come and gone, everyone in Connecticut prepares for the most glorious season of the year: fall! And while we sure enjoy a good pumpkin spice drink or dessert, our favorite fall treat is easily the beloved apple cider donut. There are plenty of places to find the best apple cider donuts in Connecticut and we all have our go-to spots. These eight cider mills and orchards in the Nutmeg State (appropriate this time of year, no?) have scrumptious donuts alongside other treats and attractions. Make your fall complete with an autumn excursion for some warm and sugary apple cider donuts at these charming Connecticut orchards and cider mills.
Looking for "apple cider donuts near me?" The apple cider donuts in CT at Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard are plump, sticky-sweet, and downright delicious. Save room for one of the fresh baked apple-cinnamon scones, they are a close runner-up in taste to the donuts. You can also pick your own fruit and choose homemade pies to take home. Stock up on cider before you head out, this beverage is one we've been waiting for all year long. Visit the cider mill at 278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT, 06484.
B.F. Clyde's is the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the nation being in operation for over 130 years. They have lots of practice at making delicious cider and their donuts are just as mouthwatering. Visit on a weekend and enjoy a tour of the historic mill. Plan a trip to this National Historic Landmark at 129 N. Stonington Rd., Old Mystic, CT, 06355. Please note it's open seasonally, beginning Sept. 1.
Established in 1809, this eighth-generation family farm has been producing fresh fruits and vegetables for more than 200 years. Rogers Orchards is also renowned in the community for its sugary and sweet cider donuts. Plan a pick your own apple excursion with a donut reward at this long-standing spot. Find the orchard at 336 Long Bottom Rd.,
The Apple Barrel Marketplace at Lyman Orchards is full of scrumptious treats including Connecticut's favorite apple cider donuts. Find pies, fresh produce, the crave-worthy donuts, and much more in this foodie's paradise. While you're here, go apple picking, explore the corn maze, and visit the ducks on the pond. FInd Lyman Orchards at 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield, CT, 06455.
Enjoy the sweetest spot at this Connecticut apple orchard by visiting the ice cream and donut window. You don't have to settle for one or the other, try an amazing apple cider donut sundae. Afterward, enjoy a wagon ride or visit with the goats. Find Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard at 29 Bushy Hill Rd., Granby, CT, 06035.
While the cider donuts at Blue Jay Orchards will knock your socks off, you'll want to enjoy the picturesque setting while you munch some down. Enjoy a wagon ride and pick your own apples at this 140-acre farm. Stop by for some yummy donuts at 125 Plumtrees Rd.,
This long-standing spot has been creating apple cider in Connecticut since 1912. Wander through the old barn at Hogan's Cider Mill to see the original antique press. Sample cider and the sweet donuts. This historic spot is a wonderful day trip for a fall afternoon. Find the cider mill at 522 Spielman Hwy.,
Buell's Orchard is a picture perfect spot to go apple picking in Connecticut. When you're done, head down to the farm store for some warm fresh baked apple cider donuts. FFall in Connecticut never tasted so good! Fresh veggies and pies will also tempt you. Visit Buell's Orchard at 108 Crystal Pond Rd., Eastford, CT, 06242.
Are you ready to satisfy those cravings for apple cider donuts? Did your favorite place make this list, or do you have another recommendation for the best apple cider donuts in Connecticut? Another great way to celebrate autumn is by hopping aboard this fall foliage train.
Desserts tend to be near the top on lists of foods that just about everyone loves. Cookies, pies, doughnuts... if it's sweet, people enjoy it. One dessert that we feel doesn't get enough attention is strawberry shortcake. Luckily enough, it just so happens that we have a bakery in Connecticut that makes some of the best strawberry shortcake around. DiMare Pastry Shop serves up some of the best desserts in the Nutmeg State. With so much on the menu, it can be tough to pick a favorite, but the cakes here are amazing. We think they just might serve the best strawberry shortcake in CT.
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DiMare Pastry Shop opened its first location in Riverside in 1976. The bakery was opened by an Italian immigrant family who came to America seeking a better life.
For more information about DiMare Pastry Shop, including a list of cake flavors, you can visit the website of DiMare Pastry Shop. You can also follow the Facebook page of this iconic Connecticut bakery for plenty of mouthwatering photos of the pastry chefs' latest creations.
Have you ever tried a cake from DiMare Pastry Shop? Do you think they serve the best strawberry shortcake in CT? Share your experiences in the comments! No matter which location of DiMare Pastry Shop you go to, there's something amazing to do in the area - in Riverside, you can explore this gorgeous local park, and in Stamford, you can drop in at a diner that appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Make sure to check if there are any unique Connecticut adventures to take while you're in town on Viator.
