Every batch at Jimmies is a declaration: that ice cream deserves the same rigor as a Michelin-starred preparation. Premium dairy. Botanical precision. Zero compromise.
Jimmies Ice Cream Shoppe wasn't born from a desire to simply sell dessert. It was built on the conviction that ice cream, when treated with genuine respect for technique and ingredient integrity, becomes something closer to art.
Located in the heart of Preston at Mathewson Mill Road, our shop is where New England dairy heritage meets contemporary craft. Every flavor we develop goes through rigorous testing — not for novelty, but for balance, texture, and the kind of depth that makes a customer stop mid-bite and think.
We source from regional dairy producers, grind our own chocolate, toast our nuts, and infuse our creams with botanicals harvested at peak potency. The result is ice cream that doesn't apologize for being serious about flavor.
Our rotating menu reflects seasonality, technique, and the courage to pair ingredients most people never considered together.
Real vanilla pods, slow-infused into our custard base. The gold standard — executed without shortcuts.
Valrhona chocolate, 72% cacao. Ground fresh. No milk powder fillers. Just pure, unapologetic cocoa.
Field-strawberries macerated with hand-picked basil. A botanical pairing that elevates both ingredients.
Locally sourced wildflower honey, gently caramelized. Finished with Maldon sea salt flakes.
Uji-grade matcha, whisked into a velvety cream base. Earthy, umami-rich, and remarkably smooth.
Dried lavender from our garden, steeped in warm cream. Delicate, floral, and quietly sophisticated.
Our menu rotates seasonally. Ask about today's chef's special — it changes daily.
Walking into Jimmies is an exercise in deliberate simplicity. No neon signs. No artificial lighting. Just the warm glow of a space designed for one purpose: helping you savor something genuinely well-made.
Our counter is open. You'll watch us work — the tempering, the pouring, the careful portioning. There's a reason our regulars say they can taste the attention. It's not marketing. It's methodology.
Regional dairy, single-origin chocolate
Made fresh every morning
Small-batch, handcrafted process
Preston's gathering place since day one
1 Mathewson Mill Rd
Preston, CT 06365
(186) 023-7777
jimmyd00@comcast.net
Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every scoop at Jimmies is an invitation to slow down. Come as you are — we'll handle the rest.
Whether you have a question about our flavors, want to plan a visit, or simply want to say hello — drop us a line. We respond personally.
