By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | May 26, 2022 | Food & Drink,
It’s officially summer weather, which means many stops to the local ice cream shop to help us cool off! From family-owned businesses to larger ice cream parlors opening outposts in Miami, the scene is thriving, giving guests a variety of options ranging from vegan to regular. With hot summer nights ahead, there is no doubt you’ll be hitting these ice cream shops on a weekly basis over the next few months.
1407 Sunset Dr. / Website
This family-owned ice cream shop has been serving the Coral Gables community since 1985. The shop is best known for its homemade ice cream, which spans a variety of sweet and savory flavors. With new and standard flavors being made every morning, no detail is overlooked and no flavor is not perfect. A household favorite is most definitely the Bulldog Blitz, with its sweet cotton candy flavor!
2690 NE 2nd Ave. / Website
Midtown Creamy has mastered creating some of the most decadent ice cream cones and sundaes in Miami. The menu boasts unique flavors, from bowls to ice cream. From Fruity Pebble Cereal Bowls to Oreo Cereal Bowls this is an ice cream you’re for sure running back to.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Hailing from the west coast, Salt & Straw has officially made its mark in the Miami sweet-tooth community! With ice cream available in cups or cones, and even pints to go, these are some of the smoothest and most decadent flavors on the market.
2211 NW 2nd Ave. / Website
When walking into Dasher & Crank, there is no doubt that your mood gets that much better! Designed with fresh pastel colors and a scent of freshly made waffle cones, stepping into Dasher & Crank is a sweet oasis! With new flavor releases every week, the menu offers a variety of flavors for guests to come back and try with every visit.
1626 Michigan Ave. / Website
Frieze is a classic ice cream spot in Miami Beach, with an expansive flavor offering. Best known for its wide variety of gelato and dairy-free flavors, there is no going wrong when it comes to indulging here. Whether you’re making it a destination, or just walking around Lincoln Road, stopping to grab a scoop - or two - of ice cream is always a good idea.
Multiple Locations / Website
For those who love nitrogen ice cream, there is no debate that Chill-N is the best in town! Your ice cream is made for you in just a few minutes, right before your eyes, making the experience both interactive and delicious. Whether you want to build your own or take advantage of their flavor portfolio, eating Chill-N ice cream is a unique experience, which you will love every second of.
1931 Collins Ave. / Website
Post-beach day or shopping excursion, waiting for a Kith Treats ice cream is always a delicious delight. The menu includes a range of cereal-centric ice cream flavors, from Cinnamon Toast Crunch to Rice Krispies Treats. Sweet is definitely this menu’s specialty, from its decadent milkshakes to ice cream swirls.
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