40 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lakewood Ranch

“Kate was a pleasure.We came in with 12 people and she handled it all so well. No long wait time, the kids were happy and helped first, I forgot to mention she was the only person working that day. Much praise for her patience, how courteous & kind she was to our big family.“

“The best ice cream in Florida! Generous portions, friendly staff and a wonderful location. You can sit inside or outside, both are fun. Can't wait to go back, yummy!!!“

“Hands down the BEST craft ice cream in Sarasota. The passion and heart the owners put into every scoop is evident at your very first bite. I highly recommend this amazing ice cream. You just gotta try it!“

“The best gelato this side of Italy 😍“

“Best owner. Clean clean clean and super friendly. They only hire friendly staff and I am honored to support them. I come here with my family often. Original Tart all the way!“

“This has become my family’s favorite little ice cream spot! The flavors are amazing! And the staff is always friendly 💕“

“Busy busy busy, day 1 they were out of waffle cones, day 2 they said sorry we're not offering samples at the moment. And the place smells like bug repellent. The icecream is yummy though. Best tasting ice cream. The staff need to get trained for better customer service.“

“My family and I spent the afternoon at this pleasant ice cream shop. In addition to the excellent quality of the ice cream, the service was fantastic, including the pets. This filled me with joy.“

“Today was our first visit at Ritas. I want to say our ice cream was delicious. We got one cookies and cream shake, one vanilla shake, and a mint custard. I was really impressed to see they made the shakes by hand (with milk, syrup, etc). This is the only place I know of that sells a mint custard!

The only thing I would recommend for the owner is places to sit. When you think about going to an ice cream shop, you think about going and sitting down to enjoy it.. not bringing it back to your car. There’s one bench outside but it was taken. Other than that, great ice cream ?“

“The ice cream is fabulous and the waffle cones are made fresh daily. Chocolate peanut butter was rich and creamy. Mint chocolate chip was very minty and the sea salt Carmel had just the right amount of Carmel & salt very creamy. Very clean, no line with a water cooler to gab a sip if you need it.“

“🍦🍦🍦❤️❤️❤️ Very good ice cream lots of choice and clean store“

“Had not been here in over 2 years. There type of ice cream just wasn’t appealing to me. But my granddaughter wanted some ice cream and it was the only one we’d make it too before it closed. So glad I did. I learned tonight that it changed owners back in 2022 and now serves regular ice cream. To my surprise and satisfaction, the chocolate fudge ice cream I had today was exceptional and clearly so was Superhero as my granddaughter left nothing but the napkin she was holding her cone with. Both Christian and Val were extremely welcoming and pleasant, and just so kind to my granddaughter which is something I look for in places I’m going to spend my hard earned money at. Customer service has gone by the wayside, but not here, at least not tonight. If you haven’t been to wicked in a long time, I urge you to check them out For some really good ice cream. You won’t be disappointed. And I had a taste of the Dulce de Leche and it was superb.“

“I come here just for the smell!! The smell of waffle cones in the air is the best part. Everyone is super friendly. There is a chalkboard for you to entertain yourself, and the ice cream is so delish and creamy. Love coming here for a pick me up. Highly recommend.“

“🍦🍦🍦❤️❤️❤️ Very good ice cream lots of choice and clean store“

“From the moment you walk in, the positive vibes are palpable. To walking up to the counter and having the friendliest of staff greet you. To getting your rainbow cone and just having to smile because of the flavor and the nostalgia of eating an ice cream cone. Great atmosphere. Great Service. Great food!!!!“

“The Custard was really great 😁“

“Very sweet treat and very yummy !

Vegetarian options: good options for everything

Dietary restrictions: good options

Parking: Good parking

Kid-friendliness: sweet and good for summer

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking for everyone“

“I just wanted to let you in on a little secret. I have lived in Sarasota for 3 years and i have found the best ice cream shoppe in Sarasota. Pinecraft Ice Cream is the best. Located at 3350 Bahia Vista St. They have a delicious variety of ice cream some even dairy free. My favorite is the soft serve twist. While your there order a pizza from Village Pizza By Emma. Reminds me of the great pizza when I lived in New York. Tell them Bob sent you.“

“Atmosphere is nice, clean and cute, outside seating is available too. The food is delicious and fresh, they have authentic Hungarian and new contemporary creation options to choose from! The staff is very friendly, kind and polite! Overall an excellent experience, I would recommend this place to all who visit the area!“

“im always in crumbl and i love the workers and the cookies so much! i belive her name is emilya and she always provides the best customer service!! i went today after the gym and she recognized me because of how often i come in. she deserves a raise. i come at least once a week on a different day and she’s always there when i go in. i love crumbl and the service“

“Homemade popsicles and donuts“

“Norman’s has become my second home! I love the staff always great service and great quality crepes! My favorite chicken pesto! Quite out of my budget but I limit spending as much as possible! Worth every cent! No more Starbucks for this woman!!

Vegetarian options: Not sure not a vegetarian

Dietary restrictions: Cater to all

Parking: Plenty of room but crowded at times

Kid-friendliness: Great!“

“I visited Cold Stone a couple of weeks ago. Although it was a bit tricky to find in the mall, once I found it, it was an excellent experience. I was served quickly and politely, and the ice cream - some sort of seasonal, heavenly, cinnamon roll concoction - knocked my socks off. It was insanely sweet, which is exactly what I was looking for. I ate off of it for 3 days. Amazing. 10/10.“

“I pass by this location almost every day on my usual afternoon Starbucks Run. Yesterday I happen to notice something seemed different. Behind the counter, and the establishment in general seemed less cluttered and very clean. I happened to be looking over when the young lady behind the counter made eye contact with me and smiled. She greeted me with the biggest Smile and said, “how are you doing today?” And I told her I was great. I mentioned to her how good things were looking over there. She then introduced herself to me as the new General Manager. I believe she said her name was Sarah. I was struck by how confident yet polite and sophisticated this young lady, Sarah seemed to be managing and ice cream store. I told her that I was waiting in line at Starbucks but sometime I would have to come over and try some ice cream. She again smiled, warmly and enthusiastically welcomed to me to stop by sometime on a break. It’s funny how she had noticed in the past week or two I had been going to Starbucks almost every day. Very observant on her part.Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by being noticed and then so graciously being welcomed to stop by. I will most definitely be going to this location the next time I am craving ice cream.“

“I pre-ordered two panettones for my family for Christmas, which were the meal's spotlight. Everyone was wowed by how good the panettones were. They were moist inside and crunchy outside. The raisins and orange peels—everything was perfect. They were the best panettones we have ever ordered.“

“My whole family had a good time here. The mini golf course is lots of fun. Range balls are affordable and very easy access to the outdoor bar. They also have an ice cream counter and game room. There's something for everyone to do here!!!“

“We have always enjoyed stopping in for a treat after we do some wandering around the mall. The staff here has always been friendly and accommodating. I do wish they would keep the seating area a little cleaner and take out the trash more often, as on a few occasions the seating area looked a little rough.“

“Wonderful excellent place ? delicious and natural juices carrot, beet celery, orange, and what can we say about the vegetables freshly cut fresh fruit and above all they have an area for each preparation excellent the treatment I have been attending the place for 3 years I recommend it 100%% %“

“Such a cool place!!! The employee that served us was amazing, super friendly and helpful since it was our first time here. The desserts were delicious. I can’t explain the texture, it’s like nothing else I’ve ever tried. It’s not like traditional shaved ice. It’s cold but creamy and light. Melts in your mouth. Definitely a must try!“

“duros preparados con extra aguacate son sabrosos“

“Best ice cream on Siesta!“

“I LOVE ❤️ the donkey!“

“Just purchased a birthday cake from Menchies for grandsons sixth birthday. Cake was delicious —decorated so amazingly —Mario theme—big hit at his party!!! Great service ..fun place ..recommend !😀“

“Amazing ice cream and chocolate! Best in the area for sure“

“This was some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had, if not, THE best. Everything was homemade and authentic. I was able to try several flavors until I found exactly what was right for me. The owners were VERY patient, kind, and personable.“

“large, delicious sandwiches!“

“I love this restaurant. Clean food, clean establishment. Delicious real custard ice cream. Free icecream w kids meals. Cheese curds and pretzel bites are yummy. I usually get a 2 piece cod meal and split it w my youngest. Steamed broccoli is really good too, I get a side of cheese sauce for it and my fries to dip. I usually eat here 2 to 3 times a week and it's never upset my tummy or gotten me sick. Highly recommended!

Vegetarian options: Black bean burger/veggie burger

Wheelchair accessibility: There's no steps just smooth asphalt all the way up to the front door.“

“I will and do literally drive from Ft Myers just to eat here. Something about the burgers and the fry seasoned shoestring fries..delicious!! P.S they use long sliced pickles which makes the burgers even better!!“

“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.“

“Fantastic restaurant with fantastic employees. They always provide excellent customer service, that’s half the reason I enjoy coming out. Keep up the good work!“