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Discover the Best Ice Cream Parlors in Sarasota
July is National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a roundup of our favorite ice cream parlors near Siesta Key. Ice cream is a delectable, creamy, frozen treat that is the perfect dessert to end a hot sunny day with or to enjoy as an afternoon snack on the beach. Summertime and vacations wouldn’t be the same without quick trips to an ice cream shop, and here at Best Western Siesta Key, we know where all the best ice cream is. So, delight your taste buds and try out a few of our beloved ice cream parlors around Sarasota.
Kilwins
St. Armand’s Circle is a great place to explore, shop, and eat, especially if you are craving ice cream. Kilwins is the best ice cream spot on the circle, and you can smell the deliciousness and creamy treats from stores away. Since 1947, Kilwins has been a go-to place for not only ice cream but chocolate treats like fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels, truffles, and more. No matter what flavor you are craving, Kilwins is sure to have your favorite ice cream ready to scoop onto a waffle cone, sugar cone, or right into a dish.
Abel’s Ice Cream
One of the top-rated, five-star ice cream parlors in Sarasota happens to be just walking distance from Best Western Siesta Key at 1886 Stickney Point Rd. Abel’s Ice Cream offers over 40 mouthwatering flavors that are award-winning, Florida-made, and will have you running back for more. Try a top seller like raspberry truffle, stellar coffee, caramel caribou, or a sweet and creamy dairy-free sorbet, and you will not be disappointed.
Sweet Berries
If you are looking for a new refreshing treat, Sweet Berries at 2881 Clark Rd. is known for its frozen custard. Their frozen custard is made from fresh ice cream with a small amount of egg yolk mixed in and contains less fat and air than traditional ice cream. It is a wonderful, yummy, frozen dessert that deserves a place on our list. Indulge in classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate, or give their “flavor of the day” a whirl for something unique.
Orange Octopus
Located just over the bridge leading to Siesta Key at 1220 Old Stickney Point Rd. is the infamous Orange Octopus. They serve up 24 decadent flavors of ice cream, including some popular favorites like chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, coffee crunch, honey bourbon, sea salt caramel, and raspberry. With freshly made waffle cones that produce an undeniably magnificent aroma and their relaxing atmosphere combined with excellent service, it is no wonder they have a five-star rating.
Sub Zero Ice Cream
If you haven’t tried nitrogen ice cream, then add Sub Zero Ice Cream to your list of places to visit here in Sarasota. At 4065 Clark Rd. and 219 Avenida Madera, Sub Zero is an experience where guests are encouraged to mix and match between 35 ice cream flavors, add in fruits, nuts, and candy, and watch as a cold blast of liquid nitrogen freezes their very own, unique dessert right before their eyes. Sub Zero is a fun, exciting, and delicious ice cream shop that will delight anyone who enjoys science, ice cream, or both.
Whether an afternoon treat or an after-dinner dessert, make ice cream a part of your vacation tradition. There are so many places to go and flavors to try right here in Sarasota and on Siesta Key, so after you have eaten your way through our top five, ask us for more recommendations near Best Western Siesta Key.