Ice Cream Dreams: Patch Readers Reveal The Best Scoops In Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — When those summer temps start sizzling, there's no better way to cool down than with a big scoop of ice cream. But where can you find the most delectable frozen treats around Southbury? We went straight to the source and asked Patch readers to dish on their top ice cream picks. The responses were ice cold... and absolutely mouthwatering!

The clear front-runner among Southbury scream enthusiasts is Rich Farm in Oxford. Readers can't get enough of their creamy homemade flavors and top-notch ingredients. As one ice cream aficionado put it, Rich Farm has the "highest butterfat content" which must be why their ice cream is so "rich like no other coffee ice cream." Another fan agreed, saying Rich Farm is simply the "best tasting in state/country & most flavors."

But Rich Farm wasn't the only creamery getting kudos. The charming Scoopin' Ice Cream shop right in downtown Southbury had readers going wild. One suggested stopping in to "see if they have your favorite flavor and if not, you get to try a new one." Karen DelColle raved that "Aside from scooping out the tastiest and freshest homemade flavors, Scoopin' is family owned and locally owned. It's always a treat stopping in."

Reader A.L. praised Scoopin's "friendly, welcoming staff" and ample options at "reasonable" prices: "The environment is clean and consists of friendly, welcoming staff. Our children love meeting friends at Scoopin'. Lots of delicious options at a reasonable price."

For thoseprepared to go a town over, some folks pointed to Dairy Delight in Woodbury as another prime ice cream destination. Per Beverly Iorio, "Dairy Delight has the best selection in the area. Unusual flavors, (my favorite is Tiramisu.) All types are here, full fat, fat free, sugar free, gluten free, soft and hard ice cream, sherbet."

Is your mouth watering yet? Whether you're team Rich Farm, Scoopin', or have another local favorite, one thing is clear - the Southbury area is absolutely stacked with incredible ice cream options to help you chill out this summer. So grab a cone or cup and get scooping!

This article was created using artificial intelligence, with human editing.