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The best ice cream in Tampa Bay

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Treat yourself to ice cream in Tampa Bay

Discover the sweetest ways to cool down in the Florida heat.

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Urban Crunch Creamery Cafe

A bright pink café serving coffee, matcha, milkshakes, ice cream, and specialty drinks in Land O' Lakes. Paired with Swedish candy shop Swede Tooth, the café blends fun flavors, playful aesthetics, and family-friendly energy into a unique dessert and coffee destination!

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Amorino Gelato

This spot near Tropicana Field offers handcrafted, flower-shaped gelato and elevated European-style desserts. With globally sourced ingredients, gluten-free and vegan options, plus an espresso bar and over-the-top treats like hot chocolate, waffles, and milkshakes, it’s perfect for a quick treat or a post-dinner date night!

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Plant Love Ice Cream

Non-dairy, plant-based, vegan delicious ice cream, and gluten-free cones! We can’t wait to return to Plant Love next time we’re in St. Pete. One of the cutest ice cream shops, welcoming and full of plants too. Browse what’s in store besides ice cream: they sell palo santo, CBD oil, dream catchers, and more!

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Bright Ice Scoop Shop

On the right of the beautiful Marriott Hotel in Downtown Tampa, you’ll see the big sign, “BRIGHT ICE,” and if the vibrant colors don’t call you in, the smell of fresh waffle cones definitely will! Try endless rich and rare flavors like fruit loops and ginger lemon.

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Chill Bros Scoop Shop

With flavors that change seasonally and a list of ice cream staples, Chill Bros Scoop Shop easily makes the list of top ice cream in Tampa Bay! Made from the freshest ingredients without sacrificing taste, and offering vegan options – this is a MUST try. Our recommendation: Order a custom malt milkshake or a mexi coke float! 

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Dairy Joy

Travel back in time to the 50s and get a banana split. One of the coolest ice cream spots in Tampa Bay! Their decor includes a drive-in theater mock-up with vintage colorful cars, pastel blue picnic-like chairs, and pink umbrellas. Treat yourself to delicious soft serve, ice cream, shakes, and even hot dogs!

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Sea Maids Creamery

We’re in love with Sea Maids! How could you not fall in love with this little pink Tampa ice cream shop There’s something for everyone here. Vegan options, incredible ice cream forms and flavors, crazy good combinations, coffee, and many tasty desserts. 

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D'Lites Emporium

Your go-to ice cream shop for guilt-free and delicious ice cream. With each serving packing only around 100 calories and being low in carbs, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals! Take home pints of their scrumptious Tampa ice cream, indulge in custom ice cream cakes, or sip on creamy shakes.

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Paciugo Gelato & Caffè

If you want to treat yourselves without the “consequences,” you should try Paciugo! Their ice cream is 70% less fat than the regular, and they also offer fat-free and dairy-free options. Plus, it's right in the heart of St. Pete, so you can take your ice cream to-go and keep exploring!

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is like the name suggests: splendid! They’re famous for their unique flavors, and you can order fun options like Everything Bagel and Texas Sheet Cake! We’ll let you try them and decide for yourselves, but we heard that they’re amazing, smooth, and out of this world. Our recommendation: Don’t forget to order ice cream on their homemade waffle cones–it’s half the fun! 

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The Yard Milkshake Bar

If you want extreme ice cream in Tampa, the Yard Milkshake Bar is the place to be. This over the top shop made a debut on Shark Tank back in 2019 and has continued to grow ever since! Our recommendation: We love an Old School Banana Split, so of course we love the specialty milkshake with the same name. Craving something smaller and sweet Try out their Chocolate Cookie Craze cookie dough! 

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Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

Did you know Maui's award-winning shave ice also serves Tampa Bay? Bringing ultra-pure, finely shaved ice, signature specialty syrups, and gourmet toppings to every cup. It's Aloha in every bite, backed by 18+ years of perfecting the craft!

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8400 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772-4328, United States
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OddFellows Ice Cream Co.

Small-batch, wildly creative, and not afraid to experiment! You can expect flavors like passion fruit, apricot pistachio, or vegan coconut mango. With friendly staff, generous samples, and an ever-changing flavor lineup, it's the kind of spot you'll want to keep coming back to.

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Mayday Ice Cream

If you’re craving something sweet that is gluten-free and dairy-free, look no further than Mayday! This Tampa ice cream is unique and made with traditional flavors, huge portions, sweet cookies, plus they make their own sprinkles! Can’t get enough of Mayday? Don’t worry, that makes two of us. Get a pint or more and bring some home with you the perfect treat. 

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Kira Ysidron's profile pictureKira Ysidron

Hello! I’m an author and visual artist here to share my knowledge on the Tampa Bay Area. I love the local art, markets, and delicious food.