42 Best Ice Cream Shops near Daytona Beach Shores

“Great ice cream and wonderful service!“

“My husband and I tried Mary Jane’s for the first time last night and we will absolutely be back! Very friendly staff and the ice cream was delicious!“

“I am a Cold Stone fan and will stop every time i have a chance but today's stop was different. Kelsie & Carter took care of my order and they were so funny and happy, they had a really good dynamic as a team. Definitely would cheer anyone's day.“

“Stopped here on a whim after dinner and sooo glad we did!! The guy working the counter was super friendly and the ice cream was delish!! The pretzel was also a nice touch!! 😊 Definitely recommend 👌“

“Came in tonight and a young man named Aidan helped us. Immediately greeted us when we walked in and even thanked us when we left. He also gave me some new topping ideas that I had never even considered. We will definitely come back for more!“

“This is by far the BEST place to go get ice cream in Daytona Beach FL. The employees are amazing..especially Brandy, she is so sweet and she is very knowledgeable in the items on the menu. I will definitely be going to Cold Stone Creamery anytime I'm in and around the Daytona Beach area“

“Cute, classy, quaint spot for delicious ice cream, tea and even hotdogs! They have vegan dessert options as well! I’m not vegan but I ordered the “vegan raspberry” and it was amazing !! 🤩 my new place to take the fam :)“

“Love this local ice cream parlor - they serve the best milkshakes around! Cute decor, indoor and outdoor seating, and very friendly staff.“

“We stopped in for the first time yesterday on our way home and it was delicious!! Incredible ice cream made by the sweetest people!! The blueberry cheesecake flavor was beyond!! They gave my son a free cone for our first time in and my pup a pup-cup!! We will definitely be back!!“

“I love this place!
I’ve been going to this iconic vintage Dairy Queen outlet for the last 20 years. It is THE Dairy Queen for the New Smyrna Beach area, and if you’re driving through and need something, sweet or salty, you won’t regret stopping by.
A number of years ago, they purchased the property next-door and created more shaded parking areas, so there’s usually plenty of spaces available. They also added more outdoor seating, all nicely shaded with huge umbrellas.
If you go on a Wednesday, like I did this week, don’t be surprised if there’s a short wait in the line, because on Wednesdays they have their “$1.99 Banana Split Special”, and they are popular! (Insider tip: Ask for the sprinkled nuts as an extra topping.)
They have other specials every day of the week, see the list below.
To top it all off, their servers are smiling, happy, friendly people, who will make you feel like you just stepped back in time to the 1970s, when life was simple and wonderful, and when people interacted with EACH OTHER, instead of with a metal & glass contraption that you had glued to your hand. Aahh yes, this place will take you back. Enjoy your visit!

🎉 DAILY SPECIALS: 🎉
Sunday: Your Way Parfait $4.09
Monday: Large Sundae $3.59
Tuesday: 2 Hot Dogs & Medium Shake $5.19
Wednesday: Banana Split $1.99
Thursday: 2 Hot Dogs, Large Soda and Chips $5.19
Friday: Large Blizzard $4.49
Saturday: Medium Moolatte $3.59

Every-Weekday Specials:
➡️ $6 Buck Lunch...Monday-Friday 11-3 = Hot Dog, Chips, M. Soda and Sm. Sundae
➡️ $7 Buck Lunch...Monday-Friday 11-3 = Hot Dog, Chips, M. Soda and Sm. Blizzard

PS: I am in no way connected to this business financially or otherwise, nor was I paid or compensated in any way for this review. My only goal is to use my decades of sales & marketing experience to help promote great local businesses.“

“Little hard to find BUT totally worth finding! We each got one of the ice cream sandwiches. Could have easily shared one between the 3 of us. The cookies were warm and delicious and the ice cream was amazing!“

“Great ice cream great people“

“I've been going here pretty much forever (since I was a little, little kid in the early 70's). The Dairy Bar has been consistently good and a great place to catch an after beach bite for a fair price. The chili dogs are the best, and the flurries are amazing (chocolate and peanuts is the best). Oh, and everything is great as well. Very easy to assume that this place is nothing special, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The staff has always been friendly. It sucks that I live about 800 miles away, but whenever I have the opportunities, I hit this place up. I loved it as a kid, and now my kids love the Dairy Bar. When we visit, this is absolutely go-to spot on the agenda. Obviously this place has been that successful for a reason. They ARE cash only, but there is a sign that says 'use our ATM'. There are also ATM options close by. 10/10“

“Came to our subdivision in St Augustine and served the most delicious ice cream and cookie dough! Very friendly owner!“

“mint chocolate chip my favorite“

“OMG! Great find last night! Staff is awesome and all 7 of us enjoyed it! 😁“

“We stopped in for the first time yesterday on our way home and it was delicious!! Incredible ice cream made by the sweetest people!! The blueberry cheesecake flavor was beyond!! They gave my son a free cone for our first time in and my pup a pup-cup!! We will definitely be back!!“

“The death by chocolate is fabulous. Love this place.“

“Great place and they host an awesome surf camp in the summers that the kids love!“

“Jun 22 @ 10:20 pm? I seriously thought the lady working there was the owner of the store. She knew everything about every product and upsold by offering items to compliment our order. Awesome customer service! When we entered, she was cleaning. The place was spotless and well taken care of. It was easy to find. Parking was in the rear with a sidewalk that walked through the building, so we didn't have to walk all the way around the block.
We asked where her favorite place to eat was, and she suggested the Pizza Place on Main. My son and I will undoubtedly go tomorrow.“

“Delicious, unique and a lot of flavors to choose from so you never get bored. Surprisingly very allergy friendly for our kids which is such a win! We love to sit outside here.

Dietary restrictions: Several sugar free options, can also find allergy friendly and some gluten or dairy free.“

“best ice cream shop around. only one my family will go to.“

“Excellent frozen custard! A must!“

“Had a great time with my grandson. very friendly employees and tasty treats.“

“Great product Awesome prices“

“❤️The BEST ice cream in town!!“

“Way to expensive!!! $4.28 for one small scoop of ice cream in a cup. Friendly staff and very clean store.“

“I love them all. They have great customer service and are always nice“

“I don’t often leave reviews for the larger brands, but the service was exceptional. I wish I would’ve gotten the young man’s name, but he was friendly and took time to ensure Ingot exactly what I wanted. He even went above and beyond by double checking after I got what I ordered (I wanted more berries but wasn’t going to ask) but he could tell by looking at me. He was very kind to offer to add some berries to ensure I got exactly what I wanted. He also offered us water on this super hot day. Thank you for caring about the customer experience. We will definitely be back.“

“The food was amazing!! Very authentic and probably some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten!! The tacos (fish, el pastor, shrimp and steak) were perfect, the guacamole was so delicious!! The service was also top notch.“

“I LOVE this place! The ice cream is great! My favorite has to be the salted caramel blondie! The employees are nice and the atmosphere is comforting! Honestly this has become a safe space for me when I'm having a bad day! I've been going here since 2021! Don't regret it! :D“

“This is the best coffee shop on Flagler avenue!!!! coffee shop is just adorable! Super great spot to sit and enjoy local roasted coffee and pastries. The service was wonderful and our barista was so friendly and helpful. They also have some amazing gelatos! I would 10/10 recommend“

“They had just opened when I arrived so I was the first customer. The owner was an older gentleman who was very kind and attentive. The food was delicious. There is nothing fancy about this place but it was clean. I loved the french fries! Prices are very reasonable. I will return!“

“I love the chocolate covered cherries! but they have sugar-free chocolate as well. and I like that for my mom who can't have the sugar .and they have retro candy that I grew up on I love that! And they have ice cream so I will be a regular customer for now on!“

“I'm a former employee. Recently moved or would still be there. Amazing staff. The manager Bob is a rock star. Great decor. Great food. Great help. Need I say more?“

“This place is amazing! Fantastic food & prices. We were visiting from TN & loved this place more than anywhere we ate! Also can't beat the friendly service!!!!“

“I rarely eat at restaurants, but Culver's makes an irresistible Reuben that is priced right and not Skippy on the ingredients. At least that's my experience in DeLand, FL.
At this location they have adequate staff to have your order ready amazingly quickly.“

“Great pumpkin pie blizzards!“

“Our family comes here every year! Staff is friendly, location is awesome, and treats are the best!“

“I had to pick up a delivery here late one evening and they came out and brought it to me even though I was about three cars behind the person at the window. Thank you very much for making my job much easier and my customer have to wait a smaller amount of time.“

“I want to shout out a worker at this location (wish I caught her name) who was extremely kind and professional, even when I wasn’t. I came through on a rough day and let my mood get the best of me — I was rude, and she didn’t deserve that at all. She still apologized and stayed respectful, which honestly made me realize how wrong I was. If she sees this: I’m sorry.“

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank all staff working tonight, 5/16/24 from 6-7pm. I don’t think my family has ever been as much of a hot mess as we were tonight…but we had multiple special dietary requests when ordering to accommodate my diet, changed a few items after the team member had already punched in our first selections, my son was loud and my husband spilled a full drink which NEVER happens. 😂 The food came quickly, it was delicious and hot. We were treated with compassion and kindness throughout our visit. I just want to say how much I appreciated every single team member’s smiles and joking nature. We aren’t normally that out of sorts, promise! Haha. The Guzman Family says thank you for a fantastic Culver’s experience in Daytona! ❤️“