The oldest ice cream shop in Connecticut?
On a cloudy, rainy day we took a quick trip on a Sunday afternoon north to the town of Meriden to Les’s Dairy Bar that is a classic Connecticut establishment. Les’ is a small take-out place on East Main Street that predominantly sells soft-serve products, some yogurts and slushes. In addition to cups and cones, Les’ has sundaes, boats, floats, flurries, slushes and shakes in a creative variety of flavors and wide variety of compliments. The prices are incredibly reasonable if not on the cheaper side.
The young lady working the place on a chilly Sunday was pleasant and helpful. She made a nice, small soft-serve chocolate milkshake. Maureen was excited for her kiddie cup of chocolate-vanilla twist with chocolate “shots.” My soft-serve specialist Mighty Mo thought the dairy products are from Hershey Ice Cream as the young lady behind the counter was uncertain.
Since 1952 Les’ Dairy Bar has been a staple in Meriden on East Main Street. Could this be the oldest continuously operating ice cream establishment in the State? We have not found any place older yet but 71 years is pretty impressive. Good luck Les’.
The Connecticut Ice Cream Quest 