It’s DAIRYQUEEN! What else is there to say? It’s the happiest part of summer. This location opens the first day of Daylight Savings and closes the first day of Eastern Standard Time. There are few pleasures as simple and great as a large chocolate cone dipped in cherry. Their prices have remained unchanged for several seasons, and they are one of the cheapest locations in the region. The only drawback is that there is ALWAYS a line a mile deep, and if you go at night, you WILL be eaten alive by the mosquitoes while waiting for your cone. Totally worth it!
William T.
Place rating: 5 Essex, CT
You can’t beat this DQ. The sisters who run the shop are always upbeat and happy; they provide great service and are some of the nicest people you’ll meet. Their crew is top-notch, always serving great treats with a smile.
Chase S.
Place rating: 4 Old Saybrook, CT
Easily the best ice cream around. Although it is DQ, it’s the service that makes it unique. Run by a team of sisters, and manned by the DQ crew, they really do well managing the huge crowds that flock here in the summer. Us locals tend to visit during less opportune times, but the girls are always happy and make the order perfect every time. Watch out for the long lines, even though they move quick, and the fact that there isn’t much for seating, just a few picnic tables. There is no indoor service here, it’s a walk up window… the way it should be. If the parking lot is full, park across the street. If you’re in the area, it’s a must.
Brian S.
Place rating: 5 Warwick, RI
A place for scream Damn it, I admit it; I love Dairy Queen. I have been hanging around beaches and DQ’s all my life. I have eaten zillions of blizzards, peanut buster parfaits and dipped cones. I ain’t about to stop now. This particular DQ has been here a long, long time because I remember coming here years and years ago. It’s conveniently located on Rt. 1 and has a nice big parking lot but it’s really just a take out place. No burgers or tables inside, just a few little benches out in the open. That’s all right, it doesn’t matter. It’s still a Diary Queen and therefore gets 5 stars.