Best Ice Cream & Dessert Shops in Tampa Bay
Your guide to ice cream shops, frozen yogurt, and sweet treats across Tampa Bay
Treat your family to Tampa Bay's best ice cream and dessert shops! From classic ice cream parlors to trendy frozen yogurt bars and unique sweet shops, satisfy every sweet tooth.
Family-Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Tampa Bay
Chill Bros. Scoop Shop
Downtown Tampa (Water Street)
Small-batch ice cream made in Tampa, with vegan flavors. Also scooping on Bay to Bay Blvd, S Howard Ave and in Ybor City.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sparkman Wharf
Scoops at Sparkman Wharf's outdoor waterfront lawn, an easy dessert stop after a family dinner downtown.
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Dairy Joy
South Tampa
An old-fashioned neighborhood ice cream stand, a low-key pick for a family treat.
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Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts
South Tampa
Homemade ice cream and desserts from the Dunedin original, now on Bayshore.
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Bo's Ice Cream
Tampa (Florida Ave)
A classic local walk-up for cones, sundaes and shakes.
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Paciugo Gelato & Caffè
Downtown St. Petersburg
Gelato with seasonal flavors on Beach Drive, steps from the waterfront parks.
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The Hyppo
Downtown St. Petersburg
Gourmet fruit and creamy ice pops, a less messy choice for little ones.
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Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts
Dunedin
The original Strachan's: old-fashioned homemade ice cream in downtown Dunedin.
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Ice&Cream Creamery
Dunedin
A big flavor lineup on Dunedin's Main Street, open late on weekends.
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Brandon
Italian ice, soft ice cream and layered gelati, a lighter treat on hot days.
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OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
Wesley Chapel
Creative rotating flavors at The Shops at Wiregrass.
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Ice Dreammm Shop
Wesley Chapel
Small-batch ice cream with dairy-free options at The Grove.
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Hours change seasonally, so check with the shop before you go.