#80, Pat’s Main Street Ice Cream, Southington

I’m not casing the place!

After we left the WestFarms Mall we traveled south to the town of Southington and stopped at a well-known local establishment Pat’s Main Street Ice Cream. Pat’s is quite the place, a small charming brick building, with Pat scooping ice cream and making shakes all day long. Lots of awards and accolades adorn the walls, while smooth music plays outside on a sound system.

Pat services Gifford’s hard ice cream products and a custom blend of soft serve. When I asked what products he uses for his soft serve he wasn’t telling! He has been using this recipe for 14 years wasn’t budging on the recipe.

I had my usual, a coffee-chocolate milk shake while Maureen had chocolate soft serve with chocolate sprinkles. The shake was rich, creamy, delicious and thick throughout. Maureen’s soft serve is one of the best soft serve ice creams we have had.

While waiting for our ice cream I was snapping some pics of the inside when Pat asked what I was doing. I guaranteed him we were not “casing the joint” but documenting his shop for The Connecticut Ice Cream Quest and he chuckled. I’m not sure he believed us. His shop was full with loyal customers craving his tasty soft serve.

If you are passing through Southington don’t forget to stop at Pat’s. You won’t be disappointed. Just don’t get caught taking too many pics!