Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream

Griswold, CT

Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
• Address: 473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold, CT 06351
• State: Connecticut
• Website: www.buttonwoodfarmicecream.com

Overview:
Out in the quiet countryside of Griswold, Buttonwood Farm has been a family-run operation since the 1970s. These days, it’s best known for two things: rich, creamy homemade ice cream and its sunflower fields that bloom each July for a good cause. With more than 50 flavors to choose from—plus fresh-made waffle cones and real whipped cream—it’s the kind of place that draws a crowd on sunny afternoons. Kids can see the cows, parents can kick back under the open sky, and everyone leaves happy.

Why It’s Worth a Stop:
This is classic Connecticut summer at its best. Buttonwood keeps things simple: good ice cream, friendly people, and a peaceful place to enjoy both. Add in the sunflowers and it’s no wonder folks come back year after year.

What to Know Before You Go:
• Open March through October, 12–9 p.m. daily
• More than 50 flavors, including non-dairy and frozen yogurt
• Sunflower season hits mid-July and can get busy
• Fresh waffle cones and whipped cream made in-house
• Big parking lot and picnic tables available
• No indoor seating—pack sunglasses and a blanket

Fun Fact:
Each year, Buttonwood plants over 14 acres of sunflowers to raise money for Make-A-Wish Connecticut—so far, they’ve raised almost $2 million.