Main Street Creamery

Very good local ice cream place that offers a large selection of ice cream flavors (about two dozen hard and a dozen soft I’d have to say), with options for milkshakes, cones, and other frozen treats. I don’t think it takes cards so have cash on you but I believe there is an ATM inside. It can get very crowded in the summer with all the kids in the neighborhood but there’s a lot to look at inside. If you grew up here when they got started, you know where your picture is inside. It’s a great spot to grab a dessert, sit on the porch, and watch the world go by in the summer. They offer small food options but I would recommend sticking to the ice cream, the deli and pizzeria just down the street do small food better.

I moved to Wethersfield 2 years ago when I got married. This charming little place is such a romantic place to take your loved one after dinner or just because! (Any reason is a good reason to have ice cream) the ice cream is sooooo good! Nice and creamy and satisfies that sugar craving. My favorite is the coconut ice cream in a waffle cone. My husband likes the cotton candy ice cream. The service is good! They only accept cash, but don’t worry because they have an atm in the shop. This place is one of my favorite places to create memories since it’s so cute and similar to something you can find in a movie. Love!

I love Main Street Creamery & am so Happy Paula has decided to stay open and not sell. It wouldn’t be the same without her… she is such a kindred spirit.
Nice flavor selection of Creamy Ice Cream. They have hard & soft serve Ice Cream.
I love the Expresso Bean Ripple!
Mostly I get their Razzles which is ice cream blended with toppings love the Very Cherry with Vanilla Soft Serve Rainbow Sprinkles, Cherry Dip Topped swirled into it and maraschino cherries. The other one I like has Pina Colada Soft Serve, Pineapple & Strawberry chunks and shredded coconut… very refreshing.
Love the Purple Exterior this certainly is a bright spot on the street!
Hey, You’ll even find a picture of me & my wedding party on the ceiling… we stopped here on our way to the reception and took pictures and got ice cream cones! Oh, and the two flower girls stayed drip free… but not two of my bridesmaids…

What a lovely, charming place. Came here tonight with my mom who was visiting and it was wonderful. Super cute place and very friendly staff. Has more varieties of ice cream than I’ve ever heard and makes doggy cups for the pup who has your heart. Space inside is small so when it gets crowded it’s a tight squeeze but nothing drastic. This is a must visit if you are having an ice cream urge. :)

A delicious assortment of flavors a in a cute building in historic Wethersfield. The ice cream is rich, yet the counter servers are surly and unfriendly. When serving ice cream this tasty, why not smile? I could give a 4 for the ice cream but how I was treated left a bad taste.

I found this place via Unilocal and saw some pretty promising reviews so I admittedly had high hopes for the ice cream here. Although I appreciate many things about this place, I thought the ice cream was just «average.» Ice cream is still ice cream so you can’t go wrong really, but don’t expect homemade creamy Shady Glen goodness here. They get their ice cream from «local» sources and they had a TON of flavors. Like all of the flavors lol. I’d guess it something like 25 – 30 hard serve and about 10 soft serve flavors to choose from. All kinds of combinations — definitely something for anyone. I liked the late hours. The close at 10pm. They serve hot food which is great (quesadillas and stuffed croissants) and they also have some other treats — popcorn, cakes, fudges, truffles. There’s plenty of outdoor wicker seating on a porch and down by the sidewalk. This is definitely a cool place to kick back and hangout on a warm summer night. But at the end of the day, my rankings are weighted towards the food, and this place did not stand out in that regard. My Coffee Oreo ice cream had a strong coffee
flavor that masked the Oreo cookies a bit too much. I also tried the White Russian. It was pretty good with a hint of spice to it but nothing special in my opinion. I’d stop by here again if I was already in the area, but wouldn’t make a special trip…

The reviews for this creamery are fantastic for the most part, but my wife and I thought it was just OK. We were driving through town and decided to stop. I had a coffee ice cream flavor which was good, but the cookie crumbles inside were squishy and not crunchy. I had it in a waffle cone which was pretty bland, kinda tasted a little burnt. It’s a nice spot if you want to walk the area downtown during the summer. I’d imagine this is a local favorite for a lot of folks, but not sure I’d seek it as an out of towner.

We have been here numerous times and invited many different people to share it with us and it always impresses! They have many different flavors of normal ice cream (all delicious) but the best part are their concoctions they have created. My boyfriend loves the many soft serve flavors. And my dog loves that she can get her own cup :) Great place for families, friends, and dogs!

Best, best, best ice cream. Tremendous selection of ice creams both hard and soft serve, cones, toppings. Also fresh ingredients. Friendly staff/​owner. You can even get lunch! Totally enjoyed this place!

Excellent ice cream, outstanding service – that’s what you’ll find at Main Street Creamery.
I absolutely love everything about this creamery. It’s located on a beautiful street in a perfect spot among other eateries (none with such deliciousness, though), with a great amount of seating inside and outside as well as every flavor of ice cream [both hard and soft serve] and sundae combination you could want and imagine. The inside of this beautiful shop [in an older home] is so clean and well-​kept and decorated with awards and fun pieces. It has a really comfortable and pleasant atmosphere, which is mostly due to the servers and owner Paula.
The server when my friend and I stopped in on a sunny afternoon was so nice and extremely hard-​working. She allowed us to try several different flavors, and then made a spectacular White Russian milkshake. When I finally decided on a flavor – the White Russian won me over and stood out the most among these great flavors – I asked how thick the milkshakes were. She said she could make it however thick I would like, and she made it just as I asked: thick but where I could still sip it. It was absolutely perfect in thickness and texture. She then scooped a delicious White Russian cone for my friend.
While I waited for our treats, I began talking with the other server there and realized it was the owner, Paula. She was incredibly kind. She saw I had a milkshake and said she has a favorite milkshake that she likes to make with their Espresso Ripple (coffee ice cream with chocolate-​covered espresso beans and waves of fudge) and mocha sauce and a touch of White Russian [I believe she described]. It sounded so good, I couldn’t resist! I asked if she would make me one, and she did so happily. In between helping other customers who had come in a steady flow get set with their treats, Paula made me her special coffee milkshake. It was so decadent and delicious with a wonderful mocha taste. I was definitely enjoying myself, especially after my friend brought our treats outside to sit on a comfortable bench outside the shop in the sun to relax before strolling down the street to see the other shops.
The ice cream is fresh, likely because of high turnover as it’s a popular shop, and it all tastes so delicious. It’s a high quality, well-​made ice cream, and in a wide range of flavors and combinations for sundaes, so there is something for everyone. The White Russian is my favorite with such a unique flavor that is not overwhelming and simply delicious. Though these treats are a little higher in price, you definitely get what you pay for, especially in service!
If you’re at the DMV a couple of streets over and need a little treat to perk you up after being there, or if you’re looking for great service and ice cream, visit Main Street Creamery! If you want the best of the best here, try the White Russian or ask for Paula’s special coffee milkshake! I can’t wait to go back and get another milkshake or scoop of my new favorite flavor – the White Russian – at a shop that has a wonderful staff, atmosphere, and treats.

What more can you ask for? Historical little town center, great local ice cream and places to sit outside?
Forgot why I was in the area but if you find yourself nearby with a sweet tooth you won’t go wrong with a stop here!

OMG! Love this place. It’s *one of those* ice cream shops — the kind with lots of fantastic flavors. The kind your *love* to visit night after night on vacation. Only it’s right here in Wethersfield. Woo hoo!
The Cookie Monster ice cream is awesome. Love all the toppings. This place can become a habit.

Had a hot dog followed by my favorite: Blue Goo Cotton Candy with rainbow shots. This is a must stop in spring, summer and fall!

The summer before I was a freshman in high school, my friend Alyssa and I walked to the Main Street Creamery every.single.night. We both babysat and saved all our pennies and I’m not kidding– spent $ 5 every night on ice cream. We justified it by saying «we walked there, so it’s fine».
Now, I don’t make it down there quite as often, but when I do, it’s just as good as I remember.
I love the décor, comfortableness, and colors involved in this place. The purple exterior is welcoming and cheery, and invites you right in. The walls (and ceiling!) are covered top to bottom with photos of customers– I love trying to locate myself. There is a world map and you can put a pin to signify where you’re from– it’s so interesting to see where people come from to Wethersfield!
The staff is great. The girls that work there are friendly, usually high school aged (at least 4 of my friends have worked there back in the day). The owner’s father is so sweet, and according to my coworker, makes an excellent Reuben (they do serve more than ice cream :).
The ice cream itself is excellent. I have several «go to» flavors– mint oreo, salted caramel, and cookie monster.
The only reason I’m not giving a full five stars is price. They are on the expensive side. A small cup of ice cream with hot fudge and one topping is ~$ 4.
This is a great place to bring the family or a cute date stop– grab a cone and walk around historic Old Wethersfield!

We were fans because of the beauty of downtown Wethersfield but then woke up — high prices, small portions and service with an attitude define this ice cream stand. So many better deals elsewhere in town (Pralines for example). I have also found the owner to be incredibly rude to her customers — which is enough for most to not return — but she regularly berates her employees in front of customers, Just a very uncomfortable vibe all the way round! If I could give it a score of «zero» stars I would.

When you go to get ice cream at a cute little local spot and the person scooping says, «Tell my mom you got number 11» you know you are at a family restaurant. They also have deli sandwiches, but no idea if they’re good. Ice cream was AWESOME!

Finally checked this place out over the summer. They have a great sitting area outside with view of Old Wethersfield. Making this my go-​to spot when I want an ice cream cone.

How have I not reviewed Main Street Creamery yet? I think I’ve been there at least 4 times… this season. So here we go…
You’re going to find the creamery with a deep purple exterior which I believe was chosen to toy with the local zoning board and their arcane rules on how you can present your building exterior… but I digress. Main Street Creamery is a very quaint building in the heart of Old Wethersfield with a small, but fun interior and enough outdoor seating for you to enjoy a cold cone on a hot day. Lots of options are available in both hard and soft ice creams and they also do some pastries and weekday lunch options. Can’t speak to the latter options, but I always come away happy with my a hard scoop or 2 of whatever flavor entices me that day.
The owner must also have a love for dogs as you can purchase doggie ice cream in addition to the milk bones and waterbowl available outside the store.
Quick tip: The place is a cash only operation, so either come prepared or you will need to use the ATM machine they have on-​site along with the dreaded bank fees that come with it.
Obviously, I’m a fan and looking forward to many more stops at the Main Street Creamery.

This is a great spot for a decent cone. Very limited seating so it’s more of a grab and go place but there’s a lot of opportunity to stroll while you eat in this historic area. They do a great business so the ice cream is always decent (not stale or freezer-​burned like sometimes happens in slower places). The people who work here are great and it is generally a quick moving line when there is a line. I wouldn’t travel to go here but if in the area on a hot day this is a sure bet.

Excellent ice cream. Definitely comparable to the Dairy Bar at UConn. I had vanilla with cookies mixed in on top of a fudge brownie. So good. Cute shop and quaint location.