BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 03: Jones ice cream during the Bread & Butter by Zalando at Arena Berlin on September 3, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images for Zalando)
Living in Florida, we're always looking for ways to cool down on a hot day and there's nothing better and more tastier than to do that with some ice cream and one Cape Coral ice cream shop made Yelp's list of the Best in Florida.
When it comes to desserts, my absolutely favorite is ice cream. Asking if I have a favorite flavor is an almost impossible question to answer because with so many stand alone and great combinations, I can't possibly choose just one. And let's also not forget to mention all the varieties from true ice cream, gelato, custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, mochi...it's all delicious to me!
Here's some fun facts about ice cream:
- The average number of licks to finish 1 scoop of ice cream is 50
- The country that consumes the most ice cream is the US, followed by Australia and Norway
- The average American eats 45.8 pints of ice cream per year
- The tallest ice cream cone was over 9 feet tall in Italy
- 95% of Americans have ice cream in their freezers
- Ice cream in America was rare in the 1700's and only enjoyed by the elite
- It takes 12 pounds of milk to produce just 1 gallon of ice cream
- The first written ice cream recipe was found in a 1665 recipe book
Yelp put together this list of Florida's best by looking at the total number and ratings of reviews from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Yelp's List of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Florida:
1. The Magic Cow- Davie
One review mentioned the owners being the kindest people they'd ever met. Another raved about the cookie dough ice cream saying "The cookie dough isn't the hard chunky stuff you might be used to, it's a softer texture and spreads out nice in the ice cream."
2. Sweet Aloha Ice Cream- Davie
Sweet Aloha Ice Cream is a family-owned and veteran-owned ice cream parlor and shave ice shop. One reviewer was impressed with the service saying "My favorite thing about this place is the service. They are always helpful and always smiling which if you've ever worked with the public, you know that's not easy to do."
3. Joey's Custard- Sanibel
Unfortunately Joey's Custard was destroyed in Hurricane Ian. But their Instagram page offers a message of hope that they will rebuild!
4. Matty's Gelato Factory- Juno Beach
Regulars rave about Matty's with one mentioning their favorite flavors of stracciatella, cookie butter, cannoli and the chocolate fudge. Another reviewer mentioned the generous portions.
5. Pecan Jacks- Santa Rosa Beach
Pecan Jacks describes themselves as an Ice Creamery and Candy Kitchen on the forefront of flavor, committed to crafting
delicious mouth-watering and unique ice cream, southern pralines, brittles, and chocolates. The top Yelp review rates it a 10/10.
6. Ice Dreammm Shop- Lutz
At Ice Dreammm Shop, they make all of their ice cream in house themselves in small batches. Some favorite flavors include black raspberry, strawberry shortcake and brownie coffee swirl.
7. Cherry Smash- Coral Springs
With almost 800 reviews, Cherry Smash is a definite favorite. Reviews mention the look of the place with stuff, including nostalgic items, everywhere you look.
8. Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream- Miramar
One review calls Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream an absolute gem. Another says "10/10 100000% my FAVORITE ice cream!!!"
