50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Tampa

“Bo's Ice Cream serves up a banana split that's so deliciously good, it could make your kitten cry with envy! ?? Each component of their banana split, from the perfectly ripe bananas to the rich, creamy scoops of ice cream, drizzled with just the right amount of syrup and topped with a cherry, comes together to create a symphony of flavors. ?? The ice cream is smooth and flavorful, making each bite a delightful experience. ? The atmosphere at Bo's is just as sweet as their desserts, with a nostalgic charm that enhances every visit. If you're a fan of truly epic desserts, you have to try the banana split at Bo's Ice Cream—it's a game-changer! ?“

“I really like this place! It's in a great spot in midtown, surrounded by lots of good food options. And if you're craving dessert, Ben & Jerry's is nearby. They've got plenty of choices, the service is great, and the atmosphere is nice. The ice cream is a bit pricey, but that's pretty normal for this area.“

“Great ice cream options. And the dipped cones are a great complement!“

“The best cake I have ever had hands down. It wasnt cheap, but I promise the quality is definitely there. The front desk lady was also nice and very pleasant. Thank you cake girl, we will be back!“

“I really wasn’t expecting anything more from this place other than decent ice cream, and a sugar rush but boy was I wrong.what really sets this ice cream spot apart is the attention to detail. From the beautiful presentation to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, every aspect of the experience was top-notch. It's clear that they take pride in what they do and want to ensure that each customer has a memorable and delicious experience, I highly recommend this spot.“

“Great energy from Rodney and staff! The food is amazing. You can taste the difference in the ingredients. They truly take the time and go to great lengths to source the best ingredients. This isn’t regular fruit you can find at Publix and you feel different eating this. There’s actual nutrients in this. Ice cream one can feel good about eating loads of. And let’s not forget the Sea Moss! Great source of iodine which everyone needs. In my research on my patient population I’ve found everyone is iodine deficient. People can correct this by visiting this establishment and asking for the Sea Moss. Your health will improve dramatically and you will feel more energy.“

“My family and I fell in love with this place. The service is amazing, the ice cream is out of this world. I am so happy to find a vegan ice cream shop. The ice cream is made in house and with fresh ingredients! Please come check this place out!!!!!! I recommend the So So Berry?“

“Just checked it out for the first time with my two kiddos! Ice cream was delicious and my kids loved watching the ice cream being made 100% recommend and can’t wait to come back.“

“So many flavors to choose from! We tried several & they were all yummy!“

“My favorite ice cream in all of Tampa! It is a mandatory stop in Ybor City. They have unique flavors and it shows that they use quality products. My favorite is the Tampa Banana and my husband's is the passion fruit (vegan). The staff is always very friendly and the place clean.“

“We ordered the key lime ice cream cone and a oat of this world milkshake. They both slapped. The shake itself was the perfect consistency that most places just can't seem to get. They milk it down too much or make it too thick to where a straw is useless. Should you go here? Yes.“

“A much needed space in the Tampa community with a great atmosphere and friendly service. My kids had the gelato which was creamy and rich. My husband and I had the affogato with a scoop of the chocolate gelato which was the perfect amount and so delicious. It was the perfect way to finish our evening off. This will definitely be our go to place.“

“Gotta give it to ‘em. Not the thickest ice cream, but one of the best set of flavors you’ll get. I got the hazelnut and guava flavors for a 2 scoop waffle cone. It was great! Waffle cone isn’t dense. Ice cream is generally lighter, and the atmosphere is cool.“

“LOVE their ice cream and its SO cute!“

“Chill Bros has some of the best ice cream in Tampa at every location you go to. To put it in perspective, I don’t even really like ice cream and find myself here regularly.Their seasonal peppermint flavor and the bees knees ones are my personal favorite right now. And the Malty Millionaire always.The staff was so nice here and made us a waffle cone slice real quick after they had ran out for the night.Dietary restrictions: Didn’t seem to have any non-dairy options.Parking: They share a parking garage with the venue next door which is large. Most of the spots were taken by valet so we didn’t get a spot and had to park illegally in the cut since we were going to be quick. This was on a weekday too.Kid-friendliness: It’s ice cream, it’s kid friendly.“

“I ordered the lotus, and it was absolutely fantastic! It was warm throughout, and the vanilla, soft serve with the perfect compliment to it. We waited about 10 minutes for my lotus to cook, it was freshly made on spot. My husband ordered the cheesecake shake and really enjoyed it! We will certainly be back.“

“Excellent Midnight Chocolate ice cream and Raspberry sorbet—a perfect combination. Prices are a little high, serving size is good, quality is excellent, and staff is friendly. Check, check, check!“

“Fantastic service! We love everything we’ve tried. Thank you.“

“My first time having Jeremiah's was a lovely experience. The gelatis my family and I got were all delicious and the employees were very personable and helpful with our rambunctious group excited to try something new. We will be back 10/10“

“very cozy place with delicious waffles & drinks und very friendly stuff & owners. absolutely worth to visit. Congratulations and all the best for your future.???“

“Best soft serve ice cream ever!!!!! Plus, it’s very very low in calories, low in sugar, low in carbs, low in fat…..almost to good to be true lol! The flavors change every day and you always get to try before you but!“

“Super delicious desserts and awesome coffee! My fav was the toffee latte - so good!“

“Terrific awesome definitely didn’t disappoint“

“They have really good ice cream and Loretta is so helpful and friendly. We like the location and always tell our neighbors how good it is.“

“Best Gelato EVER, I had it first time when visiting Germany ! Go try it yourself you will not be disappointed , creamy or fruity however you like it .“

“We were driving around enjoying our Saturday and came across this tasty little treat. The kind gentleman welcomed us with a warm smile and an energetic introduction to Duck Donuts and wow! How delicious. Fun combination of flavors and combos and the donuts themselves are so soft at the center and crispy on outside. Definitely worth every calorie - can’t wait to come back and try some of their milkshakes or a little breakfast treat with a donut sandwich!“

“This is a great place for our family to go and unwind in the evenings over great ice cream treats. It’s not expensive and they have something for everyone.“

“This was my family's first visit here. We sampled many flavors that were all yummy! The lady was very friendly and helpful. We thought it was awesome that we had the ability to choose 2 flavors within just one scoop! The only reason I did not give the atmosphere 5 stars is because there was limited seating (18 in all I believe - not bad) but right outside the door was basically a sports bar. This may be a plus for someone else though. Also we weren't sure were to park but there was a parking garage right there that allowed free parking for 2 hours.Dietary restrictions: There was a sugar free option.Parking: We parked inside of a garage that allowed for 2 hours of free parking.“

“Jeremiah’s is a favorite amongst our family, and it’s even better for our 8U baseball players.“

“Best ice cream spot in downtown tampa. Love the Ice Castle and the other treats are amazing as well!“

“We were looking for a quick place to get some ice cream and stumbled upon Chill Bros Scoop Shop and they didn’t let us down! They had classic flavors and some delicious new ones. The waffle cones were soft and sweet different than what I was expecting but very yummy! The employees were great even though they were slammed by a late night rush. Overall, this is an awesome spot for a scoop or two : )“

“The food was amazing , the tortillas with salsa and guacamole super good. And the taco birrias delicious.“

“A mi y a mi niña nos encantan. Si es por mi voy todos los días. Son riquisimos y el personal super amable.“

“amazing staffing delious icecream“

“Very delicious ice cream! Having it in a waffle cone was a bonus. Chunks in the ice cream was on par with the flavor I selected. Not 5 stars because I felt you don't get much quantity of ice cream for the money you pay. But besides price, everything about it was great, even the interior, learning about the history of the shop was pretty cool. Just wish you got more to enjoy, that's all...“

“i came here for cookies and i was more than impressed with the dessert selection! while the babe shake was a little expensive, it was so so delicious. as for the cookies and brownie, im definitely going to be coming back to order these again. if you're a lover of cookies you'll love the vibe of baken babes. the service was fast and polite. i would recommend visiting!“

“One of our favorite ice cream shops. Fun combination of flavors.“

“Went here after school per reccomendation of my classmates. I had no idea what I wanted and the girl up front was super patient and helped me find something I would like. Ended up with a strawberry black tea with strawberry and blueberry popping boba. OMFG it was so good.“

“Today was my first visit to Hyppo. Tried the blackberry goat cheese popsicle and it was amazing! If you love goat cheese - this is a real treat!“

“Fresh fruits. Nice variety of ice cream flavors.“

“Oh my goodness. This is a delightful place! My family and I had such a great time. Our bartender Amanda was so friendly and helpful with choosing flavors. She is the best! We came from California, and Amanda made us feel so welcome here. We sat at the bar with my family and she laughed and made it fun!“

“My co-worker bought me this amazing concoction. It's the Tres leches cake and boy-o-boy is it awesome. Just make sure you check nutritional information before eating the whole thing it might not fit into your Macros, but it is absolutely delectable. It is almost as good as the homemade stuff that costs like $30 a pan and gets stolen from the walk-in at my work. Good job on this one my spirits are up along with my glucose levels.“

“Great people, great place.“

“Finally a good ice cream shop in Tampa Palms!“

“If you struggle with depression and decision making this is the place to go. There's giant screens in the back you can order from so you don't have to have human interaction and you can take your time looking at pictures of all the drinks. The split cup is amazing and I get it every time, I always get my staple boba and then one of the specialty flavors to try. Because my picky butt can't risk getting a boba I don't like but get your tried and true AND try something new? Game changer. I cry whenever I come within fifty miles of this place.“

“They never let me down, at least at this location. I think ONCE they accidentally put cheese on my burger, bit the food is always fresh and the ice cream is always delicious (unfortunately it melts really fast... bright side I get to enjoy it before my meal, downside I don't get to it enjoy after my meal lol)Showed up early to my curbside order and they started to panic saying it wasn't ready and won't be ready soon, which kinda puzzled me bc I knew I was 10-15 minutes early and definitely was not expecting it ready before then. Feel bad for any worker that has to deal with those people“

“GREAT PLACE TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGSThis is a super cute, very instagramable . They have a ton of unique ice cream choices and handmade popsicles. When we walked in there was one person there not sure if the owner or employee but she greeted us with a slight hello and that was it. The customer service was lacking and very dry. Maybe it was an off day for her. However we ordered and overall the snacks were delicious and well prepared. Prices are very well reasonable for the item you get. I would be back to try other items.“

“They have the neatest things in this store. Another reason I like this store so much is that they carry Nora Fleming items. Definitely a place to visit if your ever in the area.“

“We stumbled upon Sparkman Wharf, with its live entertainment, food counters, and bars, while recently walking along the Tampa Riverfront. I was contemplating what to eat for lunch when my husband spied the Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream shop. Unbeknownst to us, Jeni's is a chain, but this was the first time that we had come across one of their franchises. Jeni's standard serving is two scoops, served either in a waffle cone (extra $) or cup (served with small waffle cone wedge -- for about $7. We were impressed by the creative flavors that were available, including brown butter almond brittle; salted caramel; and bramble berry crisp. There are also non-dairy flavors available. Both the regular and non-dairy ice creams were creamy and delicious; in fact, the non-dairy was just as creamy as the regular ice cream. The consistency of both was also very good, and was slow to melt. One point off only because of the price. We felt that $7 was a bit steep for the quantity received.“

“Great place to play Cornhole on Thursdays and Sundays!“