As the weather starts to heat back up here in Florida, Orlando residents will be looking to cool off with sweet snacks. This is a must-have list of 25 places in Orlando where you can get your cold treats on a hot day.
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Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
3114 Corrine Drive
Homemade ice cream is arguably one of the best ice creams, and that’s what you get at Kelly’s. A delightful array of sweet treats from an Orlando-native business — who could ask for more?
Photo via Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream/InstagramLucciano’s
The Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail
There’s something about a chilled cup of gelato that just makes sense. Head over to Lucciano’s for luxurious gelato flavors.
Photo via Lucciano’s/FacebookCafe Maiko
639 N. Mills Ave.
Three words: Matcha. Ice. Cream. Perfect for those who aren’t into the sickeningly sweet desserts — and everyone else, really.
Photo via Cafe Maiko/InstagramWest Orange Creamery & Soda Fountain
1575 Maguire Road, Ocoee
West Orange Creamery is more than just classic — it’s old school, in the best way. Stop by to get a cold, creamy shake, or anything delicious thing off their menu.
Photo via West Orange Creamery & Soda Fountain/FacebookWondermade
214 E. First St., Sanford
They might be known for their marshmallows, but their ice cream is nothing to scoff at — especially when you put both together!
Photo via Wondermade/InstagramGustitos Helados y Raspados
1718 N. Goldenrod Road
The goodies at Gustitos are a sweet way to treat yourself to healthy desserts. Be sure to check out their signature mangonadas for a special treat!
Photo via Gustitos/FacebookBefore It Melts
Boxi Park, Lake Nona
What’s a trip to the park without a stop for ice cream? Lake Nona’s Before it Melts in Boxi Park has your cravings covered.
Photo via Boxi Park/InstagramThe Pop Parlour
4214 E. Plaza Drive; 431 E. Central Blvd.
Gourmet popsicles are definitely “pop-”ular, and this local Orlando business is all the proof needed. With two locations — one at UCF and one near Lake Eola — these delicious treats should be on everyone’s list.
Photo via The Pop Parlour/InstagramThe Greenery Creamery
420 E. Church St.
The ice cream here is not only delicious, but organic and made of local, plant-based ingredients — even including the grass-fed cow’s milk!
Photo via The Greenery Creamery/InstagramJ’s Cone Zone
Ice Cream Truck
The ice cream truck may be a classic, but J’s Cone Zone definitely brings more style to the game. Available to cater parties and events in the Orlando area.
Photo via J’s Cone Zone/FacebookJ-Petal
5135 International Drive
Not only does this place have an amazing cultural mix of flavors and toppings for their Thai ice cream, but they also have ice cold drinks in lightbulb glasses.
Photo via J-Petal/FacebookLa Palette
12720 S. Orange Blossom Trail
La Palette is an artisan “pop bar” that specializes in fruit-based flavors guaranteed to chill you out on a warm day.
Photo via La Palette/FacebookRolled Ice Cream Orlando
688 N. Alafaya Trail
Rolled Ice Cream has it all — flavor, flavor, and more flavor. Plus, it’s perfect for that Instagram food photo.
Photo via Rolled Ice Cream Orlando/InstagramMidnight Sun Ice Cream Sandwich Company
Food truck
Like a drive down nostalgia lane, who doesn’t love a good ice cream truck? These gourmet ice cream sandwiches are worth the trip; check out their socials to see where they’ll be.
Photo via Midnight Sun/InstagramJeremiah’s Italian Ice
Multiple locations
It may be a chain, but it’s based right here in Orlando. And anyway, Jeremiah’s is just too good not to be on the list.
Photo via Jeremiah’s Italian Ice/FacebookFrozen Nitrogen Ice Cream
4498 Alafaya Trail
This ice cream isn’t just cold, it’s -320 degrees cold. Frozen Nitrogen is the perfect place to get a cold snack as the temperature turns back up.
Photo via Frozen Nitrogen Ice Cream/InstagramSnow City
8935 Conroy Windermere Road
Rolled ice cream may have been a fad for a time, but Snow City will be keeping it around for a while to come. Head over to try all of their ice-cold flavors!
Photo via Snow City/InstagramFrozen Cow Ice Cream
1201 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden
”Utterly delicious” is their slogan — and with flavors like ‘Malibu coconut rum’ and ‘raspberry haze,’ we are inclined to agree.
Photo via Frozen Cow Ice Cream/InstagramYum Yum Pops
Food truck/catering
Truly a “mom-and-pop” kind of business, Yum Yum Pops are handmade, healthy, organic pops. So if you’re looking for the healthy treat as the temperature heats back up, look no further than these cold suckers.
Photo via Yum Yum Pops/FacebookSperry Deli & Creamery
707 E. Washington St.
This is another shop that believes the classic way is the best way. Half sandwich shop, half ice cream creamery, alllllll delicious.
Photo via Sperry Deli & Creamery/FacebookMike’s Italian Ice
4546 S. Semoran Blvd.
Italian ice is the perfect antidote to a hot afternoon. Located on Semoran, Mike’s can hook you up with the perfect flavor to cool down the day.
Photo via Mike’s Italian Ice/InstagramGinther’s Swirls Ice Cream
11036 International Drive
There’s nothing quite like the classics — and that’s what you get at Ginther’s. While they have a variety of treats available, all of them are classic flavors that’ll make you go “mmmm.”
Photo via Ginther’s Swirls/FacebookAbracadabra Ice Cream
520 N. Main St., Kissimmee
The ice cream here must be made of magic to be that good. Definitely worth the drive to Kissimmee.
Photo via Abracadabra Ice Cream/FacebookGoff’s Drive In
212 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Goff’s Drive In has been around since 1948, serving the same amazing ice cream in the same spot for almost 75 years now. It’s an Orlando staple that should be on everyone’s “Must Try” list.
Photo via Goff’s Drive In/Google MapsBahama Buck’s
11234 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Bahama Bucks might not be a local place, but we won’t hold that against them since their shaved ices are oh-so-good.
Photo via Bahama Buck’s/Facebook