When it comes to desserts, few are as beloved as ice cream. No matter your flavor preferences, ice cream in Connecticut is a treat that no one seems to grow out of. One of the Nutmeg State’s very best ice cream parlors is the appropriately-named The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour. This hometown favorite in Prospect is charmingly old-fashioned and serves up massive portions that are an absolute delight for anyone who loves ice cream (which, we’re willing to bet, is almost all of us!).

Editor’s Note: The Big Dipper is open year-round for orders of cakes and pints and quarts of ice cream. Ice cream is sold by the scoop on a seasonal basis. You can check up on current opening status on The Big Dipper Facebook page.

The Big Dipper has been around for what feels like forever - since 1986, in fact. This is a retro spot that feels like a step back in time to ice cream parlors of old.
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The interior is deceptively plain - it's much less colorful than the tasty desserts that are sold here!
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Fresh ice cream is made daily here, right on site, so you know it's the highest quality. Many people say this is the best soft serve in Connecticut.
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The fun isn't limited to just ice cream - you can also get delicious cakes and pies custom made for any occasion.
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When the shop is fully open for the season, you can enjoy ice cream by the scoop, whether you like it in a waffle cone, cup, or sundae.
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But don't fret! The Big Dipper ice cream is available year-round. Even during the dead of winter, you can still indulge your cravings by ordering a pint or quart of your favorite flavor from the shop.
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Yum! We don’t know about you, but we’re craving some ice cream now. For more information about The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour or to order some ice cream or a cake, check out the shop’s website or Facebook page.

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The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour, 91 Waterbury Rd, Prospect, CT 06712, USA