Where to Find Old-Fashioned Creamery Ice Cream in Connecticut

If you are looking for old-fashioned, homemade creamery ice cream in Connecticut, one of the best places to go is Gumdrops & Lollipops, a family-owned candy shoppe and creamery on Main Street in Niantic. We have been scooping small-batch ice cream made right in the shop since 2008.

What makes it old-fashioned

Old-fashioned creamery ice cream is about how it is made, not just how it tastes. We make ours in small batches, in-store, the classic way: rich, creamy, and never overly sweet. You can taste the difference between ice cream that is mass-produced and ice cream churned fresh a few feet from the counter.

Flavors worth the drive

We keep more than 50 flavors in rotation, from timeless vanilla, chocolate, and mint chip to seasonal small-batch specials. Prefer something lighter? We also scoop soft serve, sorbet, sherbet, and no-sugar-added options, so everyone in the group finds their cone.

A true Connecticut creamery stop

Our shop sits right on Main Street in Niantic, steps from the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, which makes it a perfect stop on a summer drive along the Connecticut shoreline. Grab a cone, take a walk by the water, and make an afternoon of it.

Make it a sweet trip

While you are here for the homemade ice cream, do not miss the rest of the shoppe. We make our homemade fudge in-store too, and our candy shoppe is stocked with nostalgic sweets and gifts to take home.

Come find us

Gumdrops & Lollipops is at 334 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357. Call us at (860) 739-7800, and stop by any day from 11:00am to 9:00pm.