Yes, I love ice cream! And going to a fresh, sweet shop is the perfect summer activity. But if you’re looking for a twist on your favorite frozen treat, try one of the below Fairfield County vendors for a delicious non-dairy alternative: sorbet, Italian ice, or gelato. Some may argue these ice cream alternatives are even more quenching during the dog days of summer!
Gofers Ice Cream
An ice cream chain with fantastic sorbet staples with outposts in Westport, Greenwich, Stamford, Wilton, New Canaan, and Ridgefield.
Ferris Acres Creamery {Newtown}
In addition to some of Connecticut’s most unique ice cream flavors, Ferris Acres also offers a rotating daily selection of dairy-free sorbet flavors.
Micalizzi’s Brain Freeze Bar {Bridgeport}
They have up to 20 distinctive, gourmet Italian ice flavors, ranging from Grape to Swedish Fish Swirl and Honey Dew!
Wells Hollow Creamery {Shelton}
They offer rotating flavors and a variety of Italian ice and sorbet options.
Cold Fusion Gelato {Westport}
Serving creamy gelatos and dairy-free sorbets with outposts in Newport and Walpole, MA. Cappuccino Chip gelato and Key Lime sorbet are the best. Yum!
Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato {New Canaan }
Connecticut’s favorite gelateria is located in the heart of New Canaan. It’s a favorite spot for the whole family.
Newbury Gelato {Brookfield}
Gelato is made from scratch daily with more flavors than you can imagine. This is Danbury’s best-kept secret.
Oggi Gelato {Norwalk}
This is a new addition to Norwalk, which serves handmade artisan gelato daily.
Dolce Gelato and Italian Ice {Sandy Hook}
A variety of yummy flavors with Italian ice and gelato options.
T’s Italian Ice {Bethel}
A high-quality Italian ice catering service that certainly cares about its product.
