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.
Orlando's best spots to grab a frozen treat this summer
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 9:14 am
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- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice,
- Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream,
- Lucciano's,
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- Mike's Italian ice,
- shave ice,
- The Greenery Creamery,
- The Pop Parlour
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Photo via Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream/Facebook
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.
Photo via Frozen Nitrogen 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.
Photo via Lucciano’s/Yelp
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.
Photo via Cafe Maiko/Facebook
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.
Photo via West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain/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.
Photo via Wondermade/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.
Photo via Sampaguita/Yelp
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.
Photo via Gustitos Helados y Raspados/Facebook
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.
Photo via Before It Melts/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.
Photo via The Pop Parlour/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.
Photo via The Greenery Creamery/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.
Photo via J’s Cone Zone/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.
Photo via J-Petal/Yelp
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.
Photo via La Palette/Facebook
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.
Photo via Rolled Ice Cream Orlando/Instagram
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.
Photo via Midnight Sun Ice Cream Sandwich Company/Yelp
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.
Photo via Frozen Cow Ice Cream/Facebook
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.
Photo via Yum Yum Pops/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.
Photo via Mike’s Italian Ice/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.
Photo via Ginther’s Swirls Ice Cream/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.
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