50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Winter Springs

“I love their Italian ice and soft serve. I buy 2 or 3 at a time.“

“Our family stopped in for some delicious Phoebe’s ice cream this evening. We had a hard time choosing as there are so many amazing flavors, so we each got doubles… Vanilla, orange dream, amaretto chip, dulce de leche, and chocolate brownie did not disappoint. The people and atmosphere are both lovely. We enjoyed sitting for a spell to enjoy our treats. 🐈 🍨 💜“

“Such a vibrant place with excellent service and of course, great gelato!“

“I usually don’t write reviews but I believe when someone or someplace deserves one, well… Loved this place from the variety or flavors to the service renders by the staff ( very friendly and professional) I had banana pudding and OMG!!! the texture and taste was amazing I want to thank the owners Louis and Marcelo for helping me with my selection. Will be back with my family and friends soon“

“Love this place! Staff is great and vibe inside and outside is cute“

“had a great experience for a family ice cream date!“

“Got their graham cracker ice cream. It was incredible!!!“

“Found this ice cream shop while visiting for my daughter’s competition. It was awesome! Highly recommend. Lots of unique flavors as well as traditional. Nice guy working gave samples as we commented on the unique flavors. The purple Taro was DELICIOUS! Go if your in the area.“

“Went to Ice-Spot Lake Mary tonight for the second time and it was absolutely wonderful!! My family had a great time and the customer service was phenomenal! Everything was delicious, clean, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience! We loved that there were games we could play while we ate and had fun watching our ice cream being made. Thank you, Ice-Spot! We will definitely be back! 😊“

“Got their graham cracker ice cream. It was incredible!!!“

“Great place for events! So much fun!“

“SO Good! I love the ice cream here. Right up there with Haagen Daz IMO.“

“Great little ice cream shop. Was promptly greeted by staff upon entry. Very friendly and helpful as we had not been to this establishment. Tried their jail break speciality ice cream combination and it was excellent. Can definitely see myself returning especially given the brutal FL weather.“

“Almost too pretty to eat! The peppermint mixed with chocolate was AMAZING! Go there.“

“DELICIOUS!! Great treat after a long work day!“

“Honestly, thee best flavors and customer service . They let me try a few all where amazing ! Banana pudding, cookie monster are amazing and the June flavor Nanaimo Bar was delightful! We will be back for sure totally worth the trip such a great place for a wonderful genuine treat , just taste real. Thank you so much 🫶🏽 I would've added pics but we enjoyed the moment too quickly“

“Probably the best ice cream I’ve ever had! I would recommend it everyone! Amazing flavors, add ins and the texture is the best!“

“Great place with a different approach to Italian ice cream. I ordered the strawberry shortcake and it was so flavorful but not overpowering with sweetness which made it perfect. The attention was fast even when the line was long. It has a sitting area outside and it opens until 10pm on Thursdays. Pretty much a great place to try some sweet and refreshing flavors. 🌸🌸🌸🌸“

“lo más divino de Venezuela en esta hermosa tierra.“

“I like going on a date night with my husband. It's D'BEST“

“I visited this cookie 🍪 place for the first time yesterday (2/20/26) with a friend, and it smelled amazing inside! The staff were very friendly while making more cookies. I bought one large Buckeye Brownie Cookie, and it was delicious!

On the downside, I was expecting a bit more variety. I’m not a huge cookie fan, especially the simpler ones they mostly offer. I would love to see more dessert-style cookies—they had a few cheesecake cookie options, but aside from that, there wasn’t much I would personally eat. I’m not lowering my rating because this is mostly a matter of personal taste.

The large cookie had around 800 calories—definitely rich! It was packed with ingredients, but a bit too sweet for me. It took me two days to finish, as I was only taking small bites after meals.

Overall, everything was fabulous, but it’s just not my kind of dessert shop. Keep up the great work, and thank you“

“This place is very good, but sometimes they took too long with the Cookies Are the 10 out of 10 I love it and there’s the closest at my house is like five minutes away and I could buy anything and I’ll be trying to air points in my phone but like the Points aren’t going through and I called and they were like Oh, we can do nothing about that but I love that place. The cookies are very good. I tried to do chocolate brownie when it was 11 out of 1011 out of 10,000 out of 10 like it was just good and delicious and yummy like dang“

“So good ,my favorite Pumking Pie 😋“

“Major win for ice cream and humanity in general. Go ahead and buy a banana split.“

“Awesome and fast service, clean, warm colors, comforting atmosphere, awesome food and desserts. What more could you ask for? This place is my go to with my family and friends! I definitely recommend going if you’re thinking about it!“

“Always Super friendly serive. A staple of the Sanford Community.“

“Aarna and Zayne are so awesome. They’re there all the time and they handle the stress of customers in the store and online orders very well, all while being very friendly and professional. They’re the kind of employees that make you want to return to a specific location like this one.“

“Awesome new ice cream shop in Lake Mary! Tons of flavors to pick from! Soft serve, hand dipped ice cream, Italian ice, shakes, sundaes, sugar free ice cream... Huge variety! Excellent service, plenty of seating, and great prices/specials! Support local!“

“Love this tasty place..🍦🥰“

“Was nice to see a Rita's on our family trip to Orlando. Being a Philly native, we grew up on Rita's during the Summer. Apparently this store just opened up and we were very happy to have stopped. Very friendly staff and the product never disappoints. Support the Sanford Ritas Florida residents and those traveling through the area.“

“Got their graham cracker ice cream. It was incredible!!!“

“Beignets & Brew at 2411 Avalon Ave Suite D Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 United States Was the best beignets I have ever had!!! They were perfectly cooked crispy in the outside soft and moist on the inside! We are visiting and I plan on eating there every day we are here!!!!“

“We love rainbow snow cones !!!! Been going since the 90’s. Bob is the nicest and makes the experience fun w snow balls!“

“The ice creams are delicious, I recommend this place 100%.“

“Tasty ice cream date location!“

“Staff is great. Been coming for awhile and today I go to tip the lady and tells me no tips and points to a sign..I think that is the most horrible policy. Tipping can't really make your satffs moral go up. I high suggest allowing customers to tip. I understand not making people tip on cards but not tipping cash is insane.“

“So so enjoyable, quick friendly service“

“Kelly's ice cream,
a sweet seduction
like a whiskey-soaked kiss
on a summer night

Mint chip, your cool breath
on my skin, like a
cold beer on a hot day
as we dance under the stars

Strawberry, your ripe lips
inviting me to taste
with a shot of tequila
our love becomes a flame

Rocky road, your mix
of nuts and chocolate
like a rich bourbon
that warms my soul

Peanut butter cup,
your creamy touch
like a smooth Irish cream
on a lazy Sunday

Cookies and cream,
your sweet vanilla skin
with a cold pint of lager
our love is a sweet sin

Kelly's ice cream,
you make me feel alive
like a shot of espresso
with a splash of desire“

“Fast service, pleasant staff and great ice cream“

“Me and my family came to Wondermade and it was a wonderful experience. We got ice cream and it was delicious and all homemade. The lavender ice cream was very interesting. The staff was so kind and the storefront was so clean and organized. I will definitely be coming again next time I'm in historic Sandford.“

“Great Customer Service Matters 🍦

Finished my workday today and wanted a sweet treat, so Cold Stone was my go-to—and they did not disappoint!

Amber was the associate who helped me, and from the moment I walked in, she was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely pleasant. What stood out to me was how much her customer service elevated what was otherwise just a quick stop for ice cream.

I literally felt like I had received five-star service at a restaurant, except my “meal” was ice cream. 😂

It’s a good reminder that customer service matters. In a world where people can easily become just another transaction, taking the time to greet someone, smile, be attentive, and genuinely care about their experience makes a difference.

I left with great ice cream, but I also left thinking about how something as simple as excellent service can make a customer want to come back.

Great products get customers in the door. Great service is what keeps them coming back. 👏🏽“

“Got their graham cracker ice cream. It was incredible!!!“

“Crumbl is delicious. The staff is pleasant and efficient. The place looks clean and inviting“

“Niome and denise we’re great. I got the raspberry mango lemon cooler with some Taheen and Chamoy. It taste amazing too 100 out of 100 would recommend and ask about their favorite chocolates. They really have some hidden gems that aren’t being sold.“

“Delicious 😋 simple of that.“

“The best Frozen Yogurt in the world, I absolutely loved going to Menchie's. it was an extraordinary experience! The staff was super friendly, and I was fascinated by the huge variety of toppings and frozen yogurt flavors available—in fact, I tried them all! Haha. From now on, this will be my favorite place.“

“Thank you for staying open“

“Frosty Fox Gainesville: My husband and I recently tried this place and the puffles are absolutely amazing. It’s our new favorite dessert. We drove all the way back to town from Archer to get it again tonight. Strawberry puffle with extra strawberries, mini stroop waffles and vanilla gelato. 20/10 would recommend. Also, as someone who is lactose sensitive, gelato is way easier on my stomach than ice cream!“

“Haagen-Dazs has definitely been one of my favorite ice cream and dessert brands since I took my first bite, many years ago.
They are notoriously upscale, and therefore, not the cheapest menu among their competitors. Most of the time, I am willing to overlook that fact and splurge every once in awhile. Everyone needs the occasional treat.
I was delighted when, while scrolling through restaurants on a third-party delivery app, I landed on this Haagen-Dazs location that is not too far from my house, and therefore, a viable option while deciding which delectable dessert would be mine for the night.
Of course, with today's added fees for just about anything and everything, especially delivery, the cost for two milkshakes was far more than I had anticipated.
Nearly $30.
By the time I received the milkshakes, they were slightly melted, and one was the incorrect flavor.
I don't place faults on the shop alone, seeing as they are likely overwhelmed by the new demands for takeout orders and the limited number of staff to get every single item made to perfection.
However, I will say that after stopping by this location in person a few weeks later, I was impressed with their employees quickness and accuracy. Plus, my two milkshakes went from $30 down to about $18-ish.
My advice?
Cut the third-party companies out of your order and take your business into their location.
Oh yeah, and don't forget to try the "Belgian Chocolate Milkshake". It is simply the BEST.

Vegetarian options: There is not a vegetarian-friendly menu at Haagen-Dazs, but there are a couple flavors of sorbet that are vegan-friendly.

Dietary restrictions: They have several options for seekers of 'healthier' or 'less fattening' options.
Their newly released "HEAVEN" collection includes the following flavors: Sea Salt Caramel, Cold Brew Espresso Chip, Strawberry Waffle Cone, and Peanut Butter Chip. The collection is made with 1/2 the fat, 1/3 of the calories, and 25% less sugar than the regular flavors. They also contain no artificial sweeteners. At this time, I believe the "Heaven" Collection is only available in 14 oz. take-home containers.
They also have a collection called "DIVINE" which has 50% less fat and 25% less sugar.

Parking: Handicapped parking spots and plenty of spaces in the lot. It is located in a strip mall, so there are spots all around, although there are times when this area is busy.

Kid-friendliness: There are kids-size single scoops and plenty of sweet treats that your kids will be grateful for!

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped parking spots, ramps on the sidewalk, no stairs, easy to access in a wheelchair or crutches.“

“Fresh HOT food all the time.“