Anyone with a sweet tooth who lamented the closing of a chocolate shop in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square can now look forward to an alternative opening in the same spot.
New Britain-based ice cream chain Frisbie’s Dairy Barn plans to open a shop at 38 Isham Road in Blue Back Square, the company announced on social media recently.
The location formerly was home to Kilwin’s Chocolates, a shop offering handcrafted chocolates and ice cream among confections. Kilwin’s closed its West Hartford location in November.
A company spokesperson said that while no official opening date has been set, the plan is to open in the early spring. The spokesperson added that the store will begin hiring staff “in the coming weeks.”
The new Frisbie’s location will be the company’s third in the state, along with shops in New Britain and South Windsor.
Frisbie’s, founded in 2015 Michael Frisbie of Noble Gas and acquired by Paul Parks III in 2020, also has a shop in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, and plans to open one in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, later this year.
Known for its handcrafted ice cream, Frisbie’s has gained a national reputation for its annual National Ice Cream Day celebration. It marks the event, held annually on the third Sunday of July, by keeping its shops open and serving ice cream for 24 consecutive hours.
Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect that Frisbie’s was founded by Michael Frisbie in 2015 and acquired by Paul Parks III in 2020.
