47 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lakewood Ranch

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The ice cream here is really delicious — you can tell they use quality ingredients, and every flavor I tried tasted fresh and rich. The shop itself has a nice vibe and everything was served quickly. My only downside is that the portion sizes felt a bit small compared to the price. I definitely enjoyed my visit and would come back, but a little more ice cream for the money would make it perfect.“

“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!!!“

“So happy this is here in our community! The owner, Gary, is always welcoming & only hires the friendliest & most helpful staff! They always make you feel like they appreciate you coming there. Love their Salted Caramel flavor! It is always spotless inside, too!“

“So so so so yummy! They have delicious ice cream. Especially their key lime ice cream!! Their key lime ice cream was the best ice cream I have ever had. They are all very kind as well. Super cute ice cream shop. Absolutely recommend!“

“The best gelato this side of Italy 😍“

“I submitted a review through Google, but I will include it here as well. I cannot recommend this shop enough. First time coming was in early Summertime. Came in with friends, craving some ice cream. Not only did this place deliver, I have come back time and time again since receiving the same incredible service and atmosphere Ryan and his team brings. The rotating flavors are a wonderful dream of variety. If anyone is ever looking for a place for that sweet tooth, or a beautiful way to end your Downtown venture, achieve Great Heights. You will leave soaring through Great Heights.“

“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.“

“A whole lot of flavors to choose from and everyone of them is delicious!
We went with a Chocolate Fudge and a Strawberry Cheesecake in a chocolate dipped waffle cone!
Staff was very friendly...made a great way to end our day.“

“As the Social Media Specialist at Hale Law, I had the opportunity to work with Crepetopia on a social media collaboration for our office, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! Their location is super aesthetic, the staff was friendly and professional, and they were a great collaborator throughout the entire process. We ordered a variety of their chocolate-themed mini crepe bites (Oreo, S’mores, Strawberry Nutella, M&M, Banana Nutella, and Triple Chocolate), and they had everything ready so fast. We brought the treats back to the Hale Law office for our team to try, and the whole office absolutely loved them! The bites were fresh, delicious, and such a fun dessert option. Highly recommend Crepetopia if you’re looking for a great local dessert spot and an awesome place to work with!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Solid, little ice cream shop...

Stopped in for ice cream as that's what we wanted after our dinner before the Super Bowl. We had been at one of these over on the Siesta Key side of the bridge and knew it would be at least as good - and it was.

A nice varied choice for ice cream, the server was friendly and patient with us, and she did a great job serving up nice, big scoops. The ice cream itself was creamy, sweet, and if I could have gone back for more, I would have. This little franchise has got it going well...“

“The Custard was really great 😁“

“Yum yum yum, they def put a delicious spin on old time favorite flavors along with some new flavors. This has been the best icecream I've tried in the area. Now I know I can buy their pints in the store or at their location and enjoy it!“

“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:)“

“Homemade popsicles and donuts“

“The works are always grinding to push out the cookies of the week for customers. Today I experienced an issue with the third party delivery driver in which my order was ready and not picked up in over 30 minutes. I called the store to see if everything was okay and they offered to call the delivery service for me. After that my new driver successfully delivered my cookies and it came with a special note! Thank you to whom ever I spoke with on the phone and the rest of the crew💕“

“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 discovered Hershey's ice cream a number of years ago and they are now just about the only place that you can get really good peach ice cream. Service was good prices are in line with other places, the location was easy to get to and clean.“

“Rita’s is delicious! We were lucky enough to try the gellati’s at a school event and they were so delicious! The family that owns it is also amazing! Support your local small businesses and grab something delicious!“

“Wonderful chocolates. The shop was very clean and inviting. The box containing the chocolates is very well-made and has pockets for each piece. The chocolate pieces are beautiful and illustrate the flavors they contain. I plan to buy more chocolate from this store.“

“Made a trip from Ft Myers yesterday with 5 friends and we are so glad we did! Such a cute little shop with very friendly staff. Explained to us how the Chimney Cakes are made after we enjoyed a delicious lunch! Couldn’t pass up bringing some home. We will be back 😃“

“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!“

“Delicious ice cream it reminded me of when I was a kid. My friend and I will be coming back to get ice cream here again once all the construction to the mall is done. The young woman with glasses I think was in charge reminded me that I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. She was friendly and very helpful. Her and another young woman were able to direct us to the store we were searching for.“

“I LOVE ❤️ the donkey!“

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

“duros preparados con extra aguacate son sabrosos“

“I had a fantastic experience at Häagen-Dazs! The banana split sundae was absolutely delicious— tasty ice cream, fresh bananas and strawberries as well as generous toppings. What really made the visit special, though were the staff. Marisa and Maya were so lovely, welcoming and attentive. Great service and great dessert—I’ll definitely be back!“

“Thank you to Holly for always providing good customer service. Many times she has helped us in a pinch! We appreciate that especially being a small business. I love that you are always looking for new products to help keep our businesses on trend.“

“Stopped in on Taco Tuesday. I was on my own so I ate at the brightly lit bar inside. Service was quick and friendly. The bar area is very clean. The three beef tacos had generous mildly-spiced filling, soft toasted corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese and come with taco sauce and sour cream. Hot sauce on request. The food was hot and the draft beer was cold. My meal with a draft cost $16. And change (not including tip).“

“Too many yummy things to pick“

“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 !😀“

“Great ice cream and phenomenal fudge. Amit and Mario are gracious individuals happy to serve.“

“Miracle makes the best smoothie bowls out there! If you haven’t had a smoothie bowl from raining berries you are being deprived of a quality life!

I always come here when I want a healthy dose of fruits! And chocolate!

Thank you for always making my day! Someone give that girl a raise!“

“large, delicious sandwiches!“

“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 experience at Culver’s! From the moment we walked in, everything was welcoming and very well organized. I especially want to mention ANA, who took our order — she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and patient, and made the whole experience even better. The entire team was polite, professional, and worked together perfectly. The restaurant was very clean, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was absolutely delicious and fresh. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you to ANA and the whole Culver’s team for such excellent service!“

“Great customer service and amazing food“

“First time here with my family it was really yummy burger it taste fresh and I love their fries too!“

“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!“

“excellent place for a nice family time“

“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!“

“Le Macaron has the best gelato and pastries etc.“

“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.“