{"id":15682,"date":"2025-06-25T10:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/?p=15682"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:47:01","slug":"the-scoop-on-summer-5-ice-cream-spots-to-cool-off-in-downtown-new-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/who-knew-blog\/the-scoop-on-summer-5-ice-cream-spots-to-cool-off-in-downtown-new-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scoop on Summer: 5 Ice Cream Spots to Cool Off in Downtown New Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the temps climb in the Elm City, there\u2019s one simple rule: cool off with something sweet. We’ve got scoops, and downtown is scooping up serious summer vibes with frozen treats that hit every craving \u2013 think small-batch classics, vegan delights, and a little liquid nitrogen drama for good measure.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re taking a break between errands, catching a show, or just chasing sunshine with friends, these five local spots bring the chill \u2013 cone, cup, or bubble tea straw in hand.<\/p>\n

Arethusa Farm Dairy<\/b><\/a><\/span> | 1020 Chapel St
\n<\/b>Connecticut roots, creamy perfection. Arethusa churns out rich, farm-fresh flavors using milk from their own dairy upstate. Expect old-school favorites like Peppermint Stick, Cherry Chocolate Chip, and Coffee, all tucked into crispy, handmade waffle cones. A hometown hero \u2013 and a must on a hot day.<\/p>\n

Loose Leaf Boba & Heybings<\/b><\/a><\/span> | 46 High Street
\n<\/b>Not just a boba spot \u2013 this hidden gem is also home to Heybings, where Korean bingsoo (a fluffy shaved milk dessert) steals the spotlight. Topped with mango, matcha, or sweet red beans, it\u2019s as refreshing as it is photogenic. Add a handcrafted bubble tea and you\u2019ve got the ultimate frozen duo.<\/p>\n

Milkcraft<\/b><\/a><\/span> | 280 Crown St
\n<\/b>Looking for a little theater<\/i> with your treat? Milkcraft flash-freezes every scoop with liquid nitrogen, creating a smoky, silky texture that\u2019s as fun to watch as it is to eat. Go big with flavors like S\u2019mores Campfire, PB&J Roasted Banana, or Cookie Butter Blue, served in a signature Bubblecone or Creamee bun.<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Ice Cream<\/b><\/a><\/span> | 280 York St
\n<\/b>A New Haven legend since 1979, Ashley\u2019s serves small-batch ice cream with real ingredients and rich, nostalgic flavor. Favorites include Coffee Oreo, Chocolate Banana Chip, and Bourbon Brown Sugar \u2013 and don\u2019t skip the homemade whipped cream or hot fudge. It\u2019s a classic for a reason.<\/p>\n

V\u00eda L\u00e1ctea<\/b><\/a><\/span> | 2 Whitney Ave, Unit 103A
\n<\/b>Plant-based and packed with flavor, V\u00eda L\u00e1ctea is your go-to for vegan indulgence. Their creamy scoops \u2013 made from coconut, oat, or rice milk \u2013 come in bold flavors like Pistachio Almond, Praline Brownie, and seasonal specials that change with the weather. Dairy-free never tasted so dreamy.<\/p>\n

Summer\u2019s short. Eat the ice cream.<\/b><\/p>\n

(And maybe try all five \u2013 we won\u2019t judge.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When the temps climb in the Elm City, there\u2019s one simple rule: cool off with something sweet. We’ve got scoops, and downtown is scooping up serious summer vibes with frozen treats that hit every craving \u2013 think small-batch classics, vegan delights, and a little liquid nitrogen drama for good measure. Whether you\u2019re taking a break […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15683,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[659,655],"tags":[664,1031],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-15682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat-drink","category-who-knew-blog","tag-coffee-and-sweets","tag-ice-cream"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":{"landsacpe":["https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ashleys8-scaled-1-1140x445.jpg",1140,445,true],"list":["https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ashleys8-scaled-1-463x348.jpg",463,348,true],"medium":["https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ashleys8-scaled-1-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"full":["https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ashleys8-scaled-1.jpg",2500,1667,false]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15682"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15691,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15682\/revisions\/15691"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15682"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=15682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}