Beloved Waterfront Eatery, Ice Cream Stand Will Close In Norwich

NORWICH, CT — A waterfront food stand and ice cream spot in Norwich announced it will be closing permanently next month.

The Encanto Scoops at the Docks family made the announcement with "incredibly heavy hearts" that they will be closing for good at the end of February, according to a post on the establishment's Facebook page.

"What started as a dream became so much more because of all of you," Encanto Scoops posted. "Every smile, every family tradition, every late-night meal, or scoop of ice cream by the water meant everything to us. This place wasn’t just about ice cream and tacos —it was about community, memories, and love. This decision did not come easily, and saying goodbye is one of the hardest things we’ve had to do."

The food stand is located at 150 Chelsea Harbor Drive and is part of Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. It specializes in birria tacos and other Mexican favorites

The post continues: "We are beyond grateful for every customer who supported us, believed in us, and became part of our story. You turned Encanto Scoops into something truly special, and that will stay with us forever. Thank you for all the love, encouragement, and unforgettable moments. We hope to see you before we close so we can share a few more smiles and sweet memories together."

The closing announcement had received over 700 reactions, 250 comments, and 100 shares as of Friday morning.

Encanto Scoops by the Docks receives a 4.8-star average out of 82 Google reviews. It also has a 5-star rating on 61 Facebook reviews.

"Great food great price!" one reviewer wrote. "Staff is very friendly and accommodating, offered my wife many vegetarian options. You CAN NOT leave here without getting the churros, they’re the best we’ve ever had!"