Dog Friendly Ice Cream Shops in Portland, CT

There’s 1 pet friendly ice cream shop in Portland that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 31 more nearby. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Portland. Bone appetit!

Fenwick Ice Cream Co.

Old Saybrook, CT

Fenwick Ice Cream Co. Fenwick Ice Cream Co. is a dog friendly ice cream shop with a walk-up window to order with Fido. Handmade locally in Connecticut for over 30 years, the ice cream they serve has been voted "Best Made Ice Cream in CT" by Connecticut Magazine four times. In addition to cones, they also serve sundaes, banana splits, and sell Ice Cream Pies! Open seasonally. See Details

Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt

Plainville, CT

Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt specializes in customizable frozen yogurt with tons of toppings and flavor options. This location in Plainville offers dog-friendly seating at two tables outside. There are options for fat-free, low-fat, and no sugar added flavors as well as gelato and non-dairy selections. Flavors range from apple pie and cappuccino to toasted marshmallow and strawberry. You can also indulge in the fruity Dole Whip with flavors like pineapple and mango. Top of your treat with fruit, nuts, sauces, candy, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you're making your yogurt. See Details

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Farmington, CT

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Farmington, CT has pet-friendly outdoor seating and a walk-up window, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. There's no official dog menu, but you can order Fido a pup cup of vanilla custard, or a fruit-flavored ice! They have dozens of flavors of Italian ices that are made fresh daily, cream ices, soft-serve custard and more. You can choose from flavors like root beer, cherry and gummy bear. Get your ice or cream turned into Mistos shakes, milkshakes, or frozen drinks. Try a Gelati, which is custard on top of an Italian ice, or the Blendini, which blends custard with your choice of toppings. See Details

Dairy Queen

East Hartford, CT

Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a popular quick-service ice cream chain restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating. This location in East Hartford, CT, doesn't offer a full dog menu, but pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. They're famous for their signature frozen Blizzard drink, as well as ice cream cakes, dipped cones, sundaes and ice cream bars. A drive-thru window is also available, so Fido doesn't need to wait outside while you order inside. See Details

Dairy Queen

Berlin, CT

Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Berlin locals and tourists alike. six outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Dairy Queen

New Haven, CT

Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a popular quick-service and ice cream chain restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating. This location in New Haven is seasonal, so be sure to check their website for operating hours before visiting. Although there's no official dog menu, pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. They're famous for their signature frozen Blizzard drink, as well as ice cream cakes, dipped cones, sundaes and ice cream bars. They also have a selection of fast food favorites such as burgers, fries, and chicken tenders. A drive-thru window is also available, so Fido doesn't need to wait outside while you order inside. See Details

Ashley's Ice Cream

New Haven, CT

Ashley's Ice Cream Ashley's Ice Cream, with a location in New Haven, CT, welcomes your pup to join you at a table on their sidewalk patio. This pet-friendly ice cream shop, named in honor of a dog, features a variety of delicious treats including soft serve, sundaes and milkshakes. Be sure to get a frozen treat for Fido as well! See Details

Mr. D's

Wallingford, CT

Mr. D's Mr. D's is a dog-friendly sweet shop in Wallingford, CT that welcomes leashed pups at their seven outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of ice cream, cupcakes, candies and coffees. See Details

Jem's Gardens

Windsor, CT

Jem's Gardens Jem's Gardens is a pet-friendly ice cream shop in Windsor, CT. Bring Fido along while you enjoy light eats and a sweet treat outside on the spacious garden patio. Their menu includes juice, sandwiches & wraps, and soft serve ice cream with a variety of flavors and toppings. See Details

HK Dairy Barn

Higganum, CT

HK Dairy Barn HK Dairy Barn is a dog-friendly ice cream shop that's open seasonally in Higganum, CT. Fido can join you while you order from the walk-up window and have a frozen treat on the spacious patio. Ice cream is available in a variety of flavors, toppings and serving styles. See Details

Sweet P's

Essex, CT

Sweet P's Sweet P's is a pet-friendly seasonal shop within Griswold Square in Essex, CT. They offer a few outdoor tables for you and your pup to enjoy a treat. They have ice cream, smoothies and specials. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details

Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy

Bolton, CT

Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy Fido can join you at one of the tables outside Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy, a dog-friendly eatery in Bolton, CT. Head to the outdoor walk-up window to order a variety of delicious ice cream treats. See Details