Posted by Stephen Rushmore
, June 11, 2008 20:03
Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe perfectly blends in with its historic surroundings. This ice cream and sandwich shop caters in large part to customers of the walk-up variety, including parents pushing strollers, kids on bikes, and families out for an afternoon stroll. The ambience may have you craving a cup of Earl Grey and crumpets, but you will have to settle for one of Old Lyme’s many homemade ice cream flavors including the curiosity-invoking house specialty, Guinness Ice Cream.
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Our recommendation - We would experience Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe if were traveling through the town.
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| Mint Chip Ice Cream - There were crunchy chips and lots of them, though the mint flavor could have been stronger. | |
| Pistachio Ice Cream - This scoop was lacking in both flavor and nut pieces. Whereas some pistachio ice creams come off tasting natural, this version tasted as if it were heavily doused with extract. | |
| Vanilla Ice Cream - The vanilla was as smooth as whipped cream, but void of any substantial flavor. | |
| Hot Fudge Sauce - The hot fudge tasted commercial and too sticky sweet to serve as suitable ice cream complement. | |
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