Cooling off has never been easier… or more delicious!
We know how hot it can get here in Florida, and sometimes you just want something sweet and frozen! We’ve rounded up some of the best places to find ice cream in Jacksonville you’ll want to try. Whether you’re at the beaches, downtown, or elsewhere in the Bold City, we promise there’s always a sweet shop to beat the heat. From handmade ice cream to unique takes on cold treats, don’t read this if your craving sugar!
Where to Find Ice Cream in Jacksonville
Bambino Scoops
2771 Monument Rd Suite 36 Jacksonville, FL 32225
Bambino Scoops is a chic gelato shop located in the Fort Caroline area of Jacksonville. They’ve been serving up gelato that is made from scratch on the daily with fresh flavors including french vanilla, peanut butter, and passion fruit! Using local products, their gelato is refreshing and a perfect treat on a hot day.
Five Fx Ice Cream
9802 Baymeadows Rd #6, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Five Fx Ice Cream is a local favorite. Offering unique ice cream flavors, waffles, and espresso drinks, this ice cream shop has a unique take on ice cream. Hand making ice cream right in front of you, you can pick and choose flavoring that is then molded into ice cream on large cold pans! Open until 11pm on some nights, it’s a must stop if you’re in the mood for some customized ice cream while you’re in town.
Mayday Ice Cream
1198 Beach Blvd #7, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Homemade ice cream is always a staple at Mayday. Homemade sprinkles, waffle cones, and even offering pints to go, Mayday takes their homemade status very seriously. Featuring flavors like Coffee + Donuts, Ice Box Lemon, and Mint Monster, they have a wide selection to choose from. And if you’re not able to make it to one of their multiple physical locations, keep an eye out around town for the Mayday ice cream truck that makes rounds (typically) 7 days of the week.
Dreamette
3646 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Located in the historic Murray Hill neighborhood, Jacksonville locals have been getting their ice cream fix at Dreamette since 1948. They have a variety of flavors that can be served up as milkshakes, sundaes, or in dipped cones! They even have a dual cone if you’re looking for a double serving of soft serve for those extra hot days.
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Starting out in 2003 in Ohio, Whit’s opened up shop in Jacksonville in 2014. With several locations around the city, they offer a “Create Your Own Flavor” option. Start out with their base vanilla custard and then you can add toppings from hot fudge and caramel to speciality mixes like Whit’s “Beach Madness” and “Sea Turtle!” And if you’re on the hunt for an ice cream cake, they’ve got you. Just be sure not to let that cake melt as you head to the party!
When it comes to ice cream in Jacksonville, you have quite a selection! Ice cream shops can be found in just about every part of the city, offering you a nice escape from the heat. Whether you’re a fan of classic flavors like vanilla or chocolate or you’re looking for something a little extra, the Bold City’s ice cream shops have plenty to offer.
Where’s your favorite spot in Jacksonville for ice cream? Let us know if we missed any!