21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Bradenton

“Our family of eight arrived after closing time, thinking the shop was still open until 11. Tyler, Lorenzo, and the team kindly stayed late to serve us and even offered helpful recommendations since it was our first visit. We had a wonderful time celebrating our daughter’s birthday, and everyone loved their ice cream choices. The customer service was outstanding, and the ice cream was just as amazing. We’re so grateful for the experience and will definitely be back!“

“Fantastic milkshake and chocolate covered strawberries!“

“It’s the Cutest Little shop. We took pictures , played the game machines. Great Service. Delicious and Refreshing.“

“I recently visited Wicked Awesome Ice Cream in Lander and had a really positive experience overall. The space itself is charming — I loved the dedicated toy area for kids and the soft jazz/classical music playing in the background made it feel upscale yet comfortable. The staff were friendly and the flavors were imaginative and well-done; you can tell they put care into what they’re serving.

My only caveat is that I felt the price was a bit high for the quantity of ice cream I received. It didn’t quite match my expectations in terms of portion size for the cost. If that were a little more generous I would absolutely rate it a full five stars.

In sum: a fun, unique ice-cream outing — great ambiance and service — just slightly pricey for the amount served. I’d happily go back, especially if they decide to bump up the portion a touch.“

“Olivia was absolutely fantastic during my visit to Rita’s! She greeted me with such a sweet attitude and made the whole experience feel personal and easy. My order came out perfect, and she checked in to make sure everything was right. She’s the kind of employee who makes you want to come back again. Big shout-out to Olivia for the great service!“

“Best in the city❤️“

“The inside is quaint- but who cares what the inside looks like- that food was bomb- I got the mango tajin thing in tadpole from the free handouts the gave out and yeah, the tadpole was enough and it was so good. They had a new guy but they trained well. Will be returning:)“

“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!“

“Great costumer service 🙂“

“Blizzards were 🔥 well worth the price. Everyone loved!“

“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!“

“This is the Best Fruit Stand in Tampa Bay! They have more Aguas Frescas than anyone else. They have every flavor you can think of. The Orange is my favorite because it is like orange juice times 10! So refreshing. They're strawberry and cream cups are better than Plant City! They can do any kind of juice that you want. Including green juices. They make a really good street corn. Elote both in a cup and on a stick. They're nachos are huge. Armando and Sandra will make anything for you they are Artists. They are so creative with fruit and vegetables. Always fresh 7 days a week inside the Oneco Farmers Market. This is my Favorite!“

“Absolutely fantastic experience! I was the graduation coordinator for a local homeschool support group. I asked local business for donations to be included in the graduates gift bags. Coco Joes went above and beyond with their donations, blessing all of our graduates!!! Such a fun and unique atmosphere with amazing food and desserts!! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience. We’ll definitely be coming back soon! I love supporting small businesses and this one is top notch!!“

“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.“

“Stopped in to get a milkshake. This is a little tucked away shop in front of a boat marina. Not much of a place,but the shakes were good. They have about a dozen different flavors. They do have a small outdoor porch to sit enjoy your shake, smoothie, or ice cream. If you like quaint little shops, check this place out.“

“Great customer service and amazing food“

“The place is clean and orderly. The management seems to really care for his employees and it shows when the handle the customer. The food is not regular fast food, rather it is cooked to order so it comes to the table hot and tasty. I highly recommend their burgers and their fish platters.“

“Renee is such an asset to DQ! She is so friendly and fun! She was so patient helping me use the app for the first time! Great food and service!“

“The best burger joint around. They have a great staff of awesome workers that do the job right!!! I’d recommend this to everyone. Right of 64 in a beautiful surroundings. Place is a 5 star for this type of restaurant. Everything on menu is made fresh and it’s so good. I’ve never rated a fast food restaurant but this one is way above the others. Great food, clean, great staff, prices are in line with the food. It’s excellent. The fries and onion rings, cheese curds!!!! Haha it’s ok to have, treat yourself and family. This is the best location in my opinion. It’s east of 75. Worth the extra 5-10 minute drive. Thats my take on this all American classic. Just GREAT!“

“Staff should be upfront at all times not chatting on the back and then when you call them they get mean and rude to you“

“Burger and Ice Cream was excellent“