Opening hours
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Typical hours for ice cream shops in Connecticut
Most ice cream shops in Connecticut open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 52% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 27 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
17 South Main StreetBrooklyn, CT 06234
About The Ice Box
The Ice Box is an ice cream shop you'll find at 17 South Main Street in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Our Brooklyn guide covers 15 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Service options include outdoor seating.
Phone: (860) 774-0042.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 17 South Main Street, Brooklyn, CT 06234
- Phone
- (860) 774-0042
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Popular times (typical for ice cream shops)
Ice cream shops are usually busiest around 11 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of ice cream shops in Connecticut.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have The Ice Box’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Ice Box there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Chinese (2), American (1), and Burgers & Fast Food (1).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile. The closest is Sweet Cheeks Frozen Yogurt Shoppe, 0.2 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- ChineseNew Ocean Palace0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.2 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Ice Box located?
The Ice Box is located at 17 South Main Street, Brooklyn, CT 06234.
What is the phone number of The Ice Box?
You can call The Ice Box at (860) 774-0042.
Does The Ice Box offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Ice Box. Listed service options: outdoor seating.
What else is near The Ice Box?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Ice Box. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), New Ocean Palace (0.1 mi), and Subway (0.2 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near The Ice Box?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is Sweet Cheeks Frozen Yogurt Shoppe, 0.2 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
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