Overview

Riverview Ice Cream, nestled in the heart of Putnam, Connecticut, offers a charming retreat for ice cream enthusiasts seeking homemade flavors crafted with care. Located at 97-143 Kennedy Drive, this ice cream shop combines the warmth of a small-town favorite with expertly churned artisanal offerings that highlight both classic and creative tastes.

The standout feature here is the selection of homemade ice creams, where each scoop tells a story of quality ingredients and traditional methods. Flavors such as Pumpkin and Butter Crunch evoke a comforting, seasonal appeal, while Pistachio and Chocolate Chip provide a nutty and indulgent experience. The inclusion of Cherry Vanilla and classic Vanilla rounds out the menu with familiar, crowd-pleasing options. Beyond homemade choices, Riverview also delights with an array of unique selections like Black Raspberry, Creamsicle, and Coffee, satisfying a diverse range of palates.

Stepping into Riverview Ice Cream, visitors find a welcoming space perfect for families, couples, and anyone craving a sweet escape. The atmosphere balances casual comfort with a touch of nostalgia, making it an inviting spot during warm summer evenings or crisp fall afternoons. The shop’s positioning in Putnam notably caters to both locals and visitors who appreciate authentic, small-batch ice cream experiences.

Whether you're drawn by the allure of rich Chocolate or the vibrant freshness of Strawberry, Riverview Ice Cream stands out as a destination that embraces the art of homemade delight. It captures the essence of an artisan ice cream parlor, emphasizing quality, variety, and a sense of place that resonates with Connecticut’s charm.


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What Customers Say

Steven Briere
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Best ice cream place in 2 towns. Homemade and they don't skimp you on the portions like deary bros and charge you 10 bucks a cone. Playground for the kiddos and you can get gardening and lawn care products there.
Kristal Hebert
Mar 7,2026
5/5
The best ice cream around, and the staff is always so nice! Great place to bring kids too, with the playground and mini golf.
Bruce Provencher
Mar 7,2026
4/5
This was a nice roadside experience. Burger was good, fish sandwich was good, fries were very good. Server was pleasant, there is a mini golf, a gym/climbing set and tables under cover. Addendum, my daughter in law really likes the chicken salad. She gets visibly excited when she knows I can pick one up for her.
Joylene Schneider
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Best icecream around. Huge portions & nice group of kids working there. Blueberry & NY Cheesecake is the way to go!
Jacqlyn Andolfo
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Yummy ice cream! We had 4 orders, 1 was the chocolate dipped waffle cone with 2 scoops of cheesecake for my husband, it was huge and delicious, but didn't really have a cheesecake flavor. Then we ordered 1 scoop coffee Oreo on a sugar cone it was good!! 3rd order was the cookie jar ice cream 1 scoop with peanut butter sauce, definitely would get again! 4th order was a coffee milkshake and that was said to be delicious. Would definitely go back again the price for these was very reasonable!!
Greysen Dery
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Excellent ice cream , portions are very large though; one scoop fills the whole cup lol I love the scenery there :) There's shaded seating, a little playscape, and mini golf The workers are really lovely and the prices are fair for what you receive I got coffee oreo and my grandma got orange pineapple, both we're very tasty! Would definitely recommend 9/10
Joanne DeCarli
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Delicious home made ice cream, and the fresh cut fries and hot food looked and smelled very good, but we did not have any this time. Ice cream is creamy with a good selection, such as blueberry (made with pureed blueberries), maple walnut, the best (according to my son) mint cookie ever. Also have NY cheesecake, raspberry, pineapple orange, yummy vanilla, strawberry, chocolate chip, and many other flavors. Shaded picnic tables, play area for children, and a small mini golf. Easy parking and access to highway.
Catherine Schwarting
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Great homemade soft and hard ice cream. I usually don't like vanilla ice cream and now it's my go to at Riverview ice cream

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Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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