We know it, you know it: It’s hot out. Now that we seem to be in the full swing of Central Florida heat, it’s the perfect time to start getting into that carefree, warm-weather mindset. And there may be no better way to do that than partaking in some killer frozen treats.

Luckily for us, Orlando is home to some fan-favorite ice cream and dessert spots. There’s crazy creamy concoctions, fruit-filled creations, classic sundaes, matcha and ube-flavored sweets and so much more.

Here are the 28 best spots for a sweet, frozen treat in Orlando this summer. 

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream 3114 Corrine Drive, Orlando This Orlando-born business offers truly homemade ice cream and sweet treats. They serve up specially featured menu items each month, like their June Cracker Jack ice cream made with buttery molasses ice cream with candied peanuts and caramel popcorn or Double Bubble pink bubblegum-flavored ice cream. Credit: Photo via Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream/Facebook
Frozen Nitrogen Ice Cream 4498 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando This ice cream isn’t just cold, it’s -320 degrees cold. Frozen Nitrogen might be the perfect place to cool off after a long day in the Central Florida heat. Plus, it’s kind of like eating a science project. You can’t deny how cool that is. Credit: Photo via Frozen Nitrogen Ice Cream/Facebook
Lucciano’s 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Orlando’s go-to spot for luscious gelato is located inside the Florida Mall. The “lab” produces their classic gelato with standout flavors like passion fruit, lemon pie and mascarpone & berries. Guests can also find themed ice pops, including one in the shape of a Minion – it’s so Orlando. Credit: Photo via Lucciano’s/Yelp
Cafe Maiko 639 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Cafe Maiko specializes in authentic and creative Japanese matcha-focused treats. They offer shaved ice, soft serve ice cream, ice cream floats and, of course, plenty of matcha teas and lattes. It’s the perfect spot to soak up some chilly treats that aren’t your everyday vanilla cone. Credit: Photo via Cafe Maiko/Facebook
West Orange Creamery and 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 cup of ice cream or go all out with a sickeningly good flavored shake. Try a Crumble Monster, S’more’s overload or a Cheesecake Passion – you really can’t go wrong. Credit: Photo via West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain/Facebook
Wondermade 214 E. First St., Sanford This dessert cafe might be known for their marshmallows, but the ice cream is nothing to scoff at. Wondermade serves up handcrafted ice cream, with all the classic flavors you love plus some wilder avocado, maple bacon and cornbread flavors, as well. Credit: Photo via Wondermade/Facebook
Sampaguita 1223 E. Colonial Drive Just opened earlier this year, Sampaguita is serving up vibrant colors and flavors in the form of Filipino ice cream and sweets. It’s woman-owned and full of full foliage and neon signs, making for a perfect summer afternoon hang out spot. Credit: Photo via Sampaguita/Yelp
Gustitos Helados y Raspados 1718 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando The goodies at Gustitos are a sweet way to treat yourself to some photo-worthy and fruit-filled desserts. Be sure to check out their signature mangonadas for a tasty twist on your classic freezy beverage. Credit: Photo via Gustitos Helados y Raspados/Facebook
Before It Melts 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Orlando Located in Boxi Park, Before It Melts is an ideal summer afternoon treat, perfect for after a stroll around the park. Grab a classic cone or dive into something more adventurous, like a Blackout (complete with black vanilla soft serve) or a nostalgic PB&J sundae. Credit: Photo via Before It Melts/Facebook
The Pop Parlour 4214 E. Plaza Drive, Orlando; 431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando With two locations (UCF campus and Lake Eola), The Pop Parlour offers a quintessential summer treat: the popsicle. Their flavors range from fruity to creamy to boozy, so swap the beer for an alcoholic pop and really get in the summer mood. Credit: Photo via The Pop Parlour/Facebook
The Greenery Creamery 420 E. Church St., Orlando Not only does The Greenery Creamery offer delicious ice cream, they also boast a title of Orlando’s very first artisanal ice cream boutique. The spot serves both dairy and vegan sweet treats, all made from local, premium or natural ingredients. So have your fill, and feel good about what you’re eating. Credit: Photo via The Greenery Creamery/Facebook
J’s Cone Zone The ice cream truck may be a classic, but J’s Cone Zone definitely brings more style to the game. They’re available to cater parties and events in the Orlando area, or you can track down the truck and go snow-cone crazy. Credit: Photo via J’s Cone Zone/Facebook
J-Petal 1100 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando This spot specializes in Thai ice cream, which comes in a selection of flavors and with seemingly endless toppings. They also have ice cold drinks served in lightbulb glasses – we can’t resist a good gimmick. Credit: Photo via J-Petal/Yelp
La Palette 12720 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando La Palette is an artisan “pop bar” that specializes in fruit-based flavors guaranteed to chill you out on a warm day. On top of the signature flavors on deck, they also serve dairy-free fruit pops, sugar-free pops and ice cream-based pops. Credit: Photo via La Palette/Facebook
Rolled Ice Cream Orlando 688 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando Ah, rolled ice cream. The sweet treat that once swept the viral food sensation world. It had its moment of overwhelming fame, but we admit, it’s pretty good even now. It has tons of flavor, fun toppings and it looks cute on an Instagram feed, too. Credit: Photo via Rolled Ice Cream Orlando/Instagram
Midnight Sun Ice Cream Sandwich Company Like a drive down nostalgia lane, who doesn’t love a good ice cream truck? These gourmet ice cream sandwiches are worth the trip, but they’re known to play hard-to-get. You’ll have to check out their socials to track them down, but it’s always worth it. Credit: Photo via Midnight Sun Ice Cream Sandwich Company/Yelp
Frozen Cow Ice Cream 1201 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden At this Winter Garden shop, ”Utterly delicious” is their slogan – and with flavors like Malibu coconut rum and raspberry haze, we are inclined to agree. Credit: Photo via Frozen Cow Ice Cream/Facebook
Yum Yum Pops 110 N. Bumby Ave. Suite E, Orlando Truly a mom-and-pop business, Yum Yum Pops offers handmade vegan, organic popsicles. They stay away from food coloring, corn syrup and artificial flavors. They’re eco-friendly, too, according to their site, so you can feel good about downing these icy treats. Credit: Photo via Yum Yum Pops/Facebook
Mike’s Italian Ice 4546 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando Perched on Semoran Boulevard, Mike’s Italian Ice an hook you up with the perfect refreshing flavor to cool down the day. Top off your ice with some soft serve ice cream for the ultimate sugar high. Credit: Photo via Mike’s Italian Ice/Facebook
Ginther’s Swirls Ice Cream 11036 International Drive, Orlando There’s nothing quite like the classics – and that’s what you get at Ginther’s. They offer a variety of ice cream flavors, milkshakes and malts, sundaes and specialities, including a Dole Pineapple Float (take that, Disney). And it’s all wrapped up in one nostalgia-inducing walk-up counter. They’re open ’til 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, for all your late night sweet needs. Credit: Photo via Ginther’s Swirls Ice Cream/Facebook
Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory 520 N. Main St., Kissimmee Ice cream with a little side of magic is the speciality at Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory. Another classic walk-up counter, this spot offers fun ice cream flavors and a small menu of burgers, wings and appetizers. They’re open daily and have a complimentary bounce house for anyone who purchases an ice cream – but you must bring your own socks. Credit: Photo via Abracadabra Ice Cream/Facebook
Quickly Boba and Snow 3214 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando This quick-serve boba spot offers Asian fusion fare like poke bowls and Vietnamese sandwiches. The chain was started by Nancy Yang in Taiwan, and eventually made its way over to the City Beautiful. Credit: Photo via Quickly Boba and Snow/Yelp
Mr. Cool Ice Cream & Boba Tea 6550 International Drive, Orlando Enjoy Thai-style rolled ice cream in flavors like Oreo, strawberry, coffee, cheesecake and more at this I-Drive spot. Mr. Cool Ice Cream also offers boba tea with more than a dozen flavor options, sure to please all palates and tastes. Credit: Photo via Mr. Cool Ice Cream & Boba Tea/Facebook
Gelato La Carraia 7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard, Orlando Italian gelateria La Carraia has been serving their 25-year-old delicious recipes for frozen treats to Orlando for years. If you want authentic gelato, La Carraia is the place to go. Credit: Photo via Gelato La Carraia/Facebook
Domu 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando Maybe not known as a frozen treat go-to, Domu surprises with some killer ice cream creations. Sonny Nguyen’s soft-serve cones are a fitting end to a delicious steaming bowl of ramen at Domu. The flavors are switched out weekly, but some favorites include guava, horchata, black Belgium chocolate and Fruity-Pebbled taro. Credit: Photo via Domu/Facebook
Senor Paleta 1500 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando Puerto Rican ice pop company Señor Paleta offers popular popsicles made daily with fresh ingredients, ranging from fruit-based desserts to creamy, milk-based treats. The shop offers traditional flavors like strawberry, chocolate, lime and coconut, but they also have Puerto Rican-inspired concoctions like guanábana, café con leche, turrón and guava with cheese. Credit: Photo via Senor Paleta/Facebook
Twistee Treat Various locations This Florida-based chain is recognizable for its giant chocolate-covered cone buildings and delicious soft-serve ice cream. Have it any way you want – cup, cone, twirled, sundae, shake or malt, with rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, nuts and candy, plus dips in chocolate, cherry or butterscotch. It may not be a local-only spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t claim it as our own. Credit: Photo via Twistee Treat/Facebook
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Various locations Yes, it’s a chain, but it’s based right here in Orlando. And it’s just too good to not get a little recognition. Try their summer series special available now: a strawberry shortcake-flavored beauty. Credit: Photo via Jeremiah’s Italian Ice/Facebook

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