Summer is the season of sun, fun, and ice cream. When the temperature starts to climb, you can bet your bottom dollar that people are reaching for their favorite frozen treat. Everyone loves ice cream. But there are certain cities where the love for this frozen treat reaches astonishing levels.
Recently, LawnStarter ranked the best cities for ice cream lovers. They compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on four categories. The assessment took into account factors such as availability of ice cream, froyo, and gelato, consumer reviews, and ice cream accolades, among a total of 10 metrics.
A Florida city takes the crown as the #1 city for ice cream lovers
Regarding satisfying ice cream cravings, Miami is the best city for ice cream lovers. This study gave Miami the top spot for several reasons. According to the study, Miami has incredible access to ice cream compared to the other cities ranked. Also recognized is Mimi’s widespread popularity and top-notch customer satisfaction. They've even racked up some sweet awards along the way, with a total of 45 says the study.
There were two standout spots mentioned in Miami. La Michoacana Joankale is a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant. They offer an array of homemade ice cream flavors that will blow your taste buds away. And then there's Naranja Piña Gelato, where they serve Cuban gelato. Imagine indulging in flavors like refreshing mint, nutty nougat with a crunch, a hint of muscatel wine, and creamy hazelnut.
If you're looking for more ice cream havens in Florida, you're in luck. The study revealed other cities in the Sunshine State that are for ice cream lovers. Orlando scored a spot in the top 10. Tampa claimed the 31st spot, while Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville followed closely at 37th, 38th, and 43rd places. St. Petersburg and Hialeah also made the list, ranking 44th and 53rd. Miramar, Cape Coral, Pembroke Pines, and Port St. Lucie secured their positions at 84th, 94th, 97th, and 143rd spots.
The study found that people flock to walkable, tourist-friendly regions by the sea in search of the perfect scoop. Miami claimed the top spot as the ultimate ice cream destination, followed closely by San Francisco in second place and New York in third. These cities topped the charts thanks to their impressive accessibility, high consumer satisfaction, and undeniable popularity.
On the other hand, some of the hot Southern cities didn't fare so well in the ranking. Cities like Columbus and Macon in Georgia landed at 197th and 199th places, with Montgomery, Alabama taking the last spot. These cities received low scores due to limited ice cream accessibility, lower consumer satisfaction, and a lack of interest despite scorching temperatures.
Take a look at the full ranking here.
