16 Best Ice Cream Shops near Anna Maria

“AMI Beach Hut is a hidden treasure on the island that deserves every bit of a five-star rating. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with a welcoming atmosphere and the sweet aroma of fresh treats. What truly sets this place apart is their spectacular ice cream selection. They offer an incredible variety of flavors, ranging from timeless classics like rich, velvety vanilla and deep chocolate to more adventurous, unique seasonal rotations.
​The texture of the ice cream is perfectly creamy, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. Whether you’re in the mood for a massive sundae loaded with toppings or a simple, perfectly scooped cone, the portions are generous and the service is always fast and friendly. It is the absolute best spot in the area to cool off with a premium dessert. If you are anywhere near Manatee, this is a must-visit destination for any ice cream lover!“

“We absolutely LOVE this little ice cream shop on Pine Avenue out on Anna Maria Island!

Not only is the ice cream amazing, but the employees are hands-down some of the sweetest, friendliest people you’ll ever meet. They always greet you with a smile, are so patient (even with big family orders), and genuinely make every visit feel special.

And let’s talk about my all-time favorite flavor — Exhausted Parent. It is SO good and honestly the perfect name because it feels like a well-deserved treat after a long day. It’s rich, delicious, and totally worth every bite.

If you’re visiting AMI, this place is a must-stop. Great ice cream, wonderful staff, and the perfect Pine Ave vibe. Our favorite ❤️“

“Josh from Rod and Reel recommended Two Scoops to me and my friends. Such a great recommendation!!! Sweet young ladies indulged us with samples and allowed us time to pick the most delicious ice cream ever. I had chocolate with chocolate covered nuts and bits of fudge and a 2nd scoop of salted caramel with pretzel pieces. Yummm! I hope the beautiful young lady that helped me goes to Rod and Reel to meet Josh! Tell him the old ladies sent you ❤️“

“We absolutely love this place! Delicious ice cream and lava cake!“

“We had a great experience. We stopped in on Thursday prior to thier BIG opening event they mentioned . Ended up getting a shake every night as a treat while on vacation . Lol Real ice cream with crafted chocolates . So good ! Favorites Raspberry Cream , Banana Foster , Chocolate dipped strawberry!“

“I had chocolate peanut butter cup. My dogs had sundaes taken to them. Vanilla ice cream with a milk bone on top. Best of all it was delicious and not over the top expensive.“

“Best ice cream I’ve had in or outside the UK!“

“I forgot to make it 5 star in my review! Love Holy Cow and Melinda!!!“

“Best gelato I’ve had in the US!
Pistachio flavor is unreal. The texture is right, not too sweet, perfectly creamy, no artificial aftertaste, a little salty.
The service was also very nice and quick, even though this place gets very busy. Everything was nice and clean. Prices are reasonable. Will be back!“

“The best service and food around. They were so kind to my wife and I when we were a dollar short paying for our meal. Came here because it was my great uncle's favorite place for a nostalgic burger and shake. Will come back when we visit again!“

“My daughter has a dairy allergy and finding ice cream shops that serve dairy free ice cream (other than fruity sorbets) is difficult. I’m so grateful this location has a dairy free option for her (DF cookies and cream). We’ve been here twice so far this week, and the gentleman who served us was beyond kind, even when we showed up 5 minutes before closing time.“

“My daughter wanted an ice cream cake for her 8th birthday and I had a $5 off $25+ coupon for Cold Stone. We ordered a small round custom cake with white frosting. She loved being able to pick her mix-ins and cake flavor to make it exactly how she wanted. The cake was ready for pick-up at the expected time and only melted slightly at the bottom during transit, but the structure of the cake remained uncompromised. Not too bad considering we live on the east side of town. We all loved the cake, it was decorated nicely and the custom message was nearly done. They made sure to add plenty of mix-ins so there was candy in every bite. This was our first time trying an ice cream cake and we will be sure to do it again!“

“Stopped in here after buying gelato next door and wish we had just come here. Customer service was great, thank you Jonathan. So many treats to choose from. A great selection of old fashioned candies, craft sodas, fudge, chocolates and more. We are locals but we were happy to play tourist and find this place. We will be back.“

“Hot dogs and pork nachos were just what we needed and the italian ice was even better! banana pudding, AMI sunset and choclate peanut butter! try them all!“

“We used to enjoy Sweet Berries, dedpite habitually slow service. No more, after last night. We ordered soups & salads (most likely already prepared) to eat in, then sat & sat & sat while to-go orders were called - several of them had bern put in AFTER we had ordered. After half an hour my husband checked with them as to the status & was told it would be right up. More to-go orders were taken * filled, while we sat, waiting. We finally threw in the towel & demanded our money back & left. We won't ne back, and we will no longer recommend Sweet Berries to others.“

“Was the best burger (mushroom and Swiss) that I've had in a very long time. It was also the best banana shake that I ever had! It's a bit pricey, but all fast food is these days and I'd rather pay an extra few dollars on something that's worth it than drop $20+ on something that's not and that I cannot even finish! Thank you Culvers!“