50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Clearwater Beach

“Such a cute and fun little spot! Our hotel was like 2 doors down, so we would just walk out to the beach, on hot days it was great to stop in here and grab ice cream for my girls! Everyone was very friendly when we were there! I also stopped in several times for a coffee!“

“Came here for an affogato and was very satisfied ❤️. My friends and I ordered an affogato each, one with coconut, hazelnut, tiramisu, and Ferraro Rocher gelato. Of the four, my favorite was the coconut. There were small flakes of coconut that added to the flavor and just gave it that little bit of extra to set it apart from the others. Each of us enjoyed our orders so much that we came back two nights in a row!We sampled a few gelato flavors and as a stand alone I would have opted for the Nutty flavor which is much like Nutella.On our second visit I also ordered a Caesar salad, because why not?! It was freshly made with shaved Parmesan, but the dressing was just terrible. It was worse than store bought dressing. That was the furthest from a Caesar dressing flavor that I can think of. The dressing was extremely salty and just not a good Caesar flavor. I was disappointed because as good as everything else we tried was, I thought their dressing would have also been made in house and it was not. At the very least, they should rethink the brand of dressing they use because it is a big NO NEVER AGAIN for me.The truffles we ordered looked pretty, but they were super sweet, dare I say too sweet. Flavors would have been best if they cut back on the sweetness just a bit.Overall, I’d give this a 7/10. The gelato is great! Come for the gelato’s! Maybe pass on the truffles, or try one for yourself and see if it’s just too sweet to me. I’d love to hear another opinion on it. Stay away from the Caesar salad. Just don’t.7/10, but I’d come again for the gelato.Kid-friendliness: There are many yummy things a kid would love to try here!“

“My husband & I had a wonderful experience here. We got so lucky to not have to wait in a line out the door the owner had said. They had a Churro flavor I hadn't seen and I loved it. We got the chocolate/vanilla dipped, Fruity Pebbles waffle cone (wow, I know). I loved how cute the store/seating area was.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly atmosphere and seating outside, there is a ramp.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp into the Ben & Jerry's location.“

“My second chance in this store and got the pistachio ice cream yes it was good and very refreshing:). The staff was very pleasant and accomodating. The place is cool and very nice. And it's clean too :) . We dropped by after a long walk. Try this store. They have foods to and drinks too.“

“This place is TOTALLY AWESOME!Several of us have food allergies, so Ice cream is usually a disappointment. Normally, restaurants have crappy generic options, but not here. The owner helped us select allergy safe and DELICIOUS options. I got a scoop of Orveo and some Cherry Ripe on a DF & GF warm waffle cone. The ice creams were both oat based and seriously some of the best flavors I've had- vegan or not! All of my family was thrilled with their choices as well.I can't say enough about it.My body is happy. My family is happy.We'll be back.Dietary restrictions: Great option for those with food allergies!“

“Finally! A dairy-free ice cream shop for those of us who are lactose intolerant! The people who work there are very nice and friendly, the ice cream is delicious! Such a wonderful treat!Vegetarian options: They have dairy-free ice cream and it is delicious!“

“Stella was absolutely amazing and helpful for my first of many experiences to follow. She absolutely puts in the effort to show her customer service skills, even including two sample donuts while we waited for our order to be put together. 36 donuts was more than we expected, but our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Thank you so much for this great experience. We will be back!!!“

“Stopped in for a sweet treat, ice cream. They had several flavors to pick from as well as different cone options or a bowl. Service was fast and friendly. My ice cream was delicious. I would definitely stop in again. The only problem was parking, it was a little challenging finding a spot to park.“

“The food was great, the cookies came out fresh, and the hot fudge came out warm. The chocolate chip cookie with the old-fashioned vanilla ice cream really tasted well together. The lady was very kind, helping us choose what flavors we wanted.“

“The owner was so friendly and sweet! We had a great time chatting with her while she scooped up our gelato order. The gelato was absolutely delicious! My daughter and son-in-law just returned from a trip to Italy and they said it was just as good as what they had there!“

“Me and My boyfriend vacationed in IRB we live a little over an hour north we got Ice cream here 1 or more times every day we stayed as well as made the drive down after our vacation just for more of there delicious creamery!! The staff was always super friendly, food was always delicious, and the atmosphere in the little shop was amazing with all kinds of other exotic candy’s and toys etc. 1000% recommend coming here over any other ice cream shop in IRB!“

“So many flavors, so good! They were open late and I just happend to stumble upon this place and it was soo good! I just got ice cream and the scoops were huge for cheap and so tasty. I recommend the dirty banana one. They also had a lot of smoothies and protein shake options. The employee was really funny and engaging with my friend and I.“

“A Lemonade stand in a converted boxcar you ask? Sure! Lol cool, funky concept. They have many options like limeade, sugar free Stevia syrup, and more.Pretzel was just ok, beverages were tasty and refreshing. Enjoyed the throwback background music playing.Shannon, who took my order, was fun, and friendly! Thank you! There's an outdoor seating area facing a bike and pedestrian path. You gotta check this place out! One of many unique, cool, artsy, funky experiences here in Dunedin!“

“We were a family of 6 visiting the area and stopped by this cute little ice cream shop. The two individuals that worked this evening were very kind and patient as we placed our orders. Multitude flavors available. ? ?Their orange ? coconut cake ? ? (I believe that's what it was called) was so delicious. I got a sample and it was a unique and tasteful treat. Took a cup to go to enjoy later.I had butter pecan pineapple ? with a sugar cone. ?Our family enjoyed waffle bowls with sprinkle vanilla cake (I believe it was called), waffle cone with double chocolate, cookies and cream in a medium size cup.We sat inside the ice cream shop. It was a relaxed atmosphere and very clean.Thank you for your friendly service ?❤️ ?“

“Crabby‘s Hideaway was a pleasant surprise. We found this spot on Google and decided to give it a try instead of the restaurants in the first row. What can we say? We didn’t regret our choice. Crabby‘s Hideaway offered us great food and exceptional service. Many thanks to Brian who served us very well and was spot-on with his beer recommendations! Greetings from Germany ????“

“I have finally gotten my diet cleaned up by taking out almost all sugar. Which is healthy, but sad. Not anymore! This ice cream is very low in calories and carbs, but who cares unless it's also delicious? Which it totally is. I had a small bowl of the blueberry cheesecake, which is actually a very ample serving, and it was so good. And it was completely satisfying. No need to have any other treats or snacks the rest of the day. Definitely recommend.“

“I love this place! So happy to see a family-owned local restaurant. My friends and I love to order from here, especially because of the amount of options there are. The food is always fast, hot, and delicious, every time! Absolutely will continue to eat here and recommend this place to friends and family!“

“Always love local and homemade ice cream. We were in town for spring training baseball and joined some friends who live locally for dinner in the area. Afterwards they took us here as it’s their favorite ice cream shop. We tried some of their flavors and agree it’s good stuff. I had The Boss which is a vanilla base with brownies and peanut butter and my wife had pistachio. Lots of other interesting flavors. Definitely recommend!!“

“I have been wanting to go to one of these places ever since my favorite bingsu place closed down in Tampa after Covid. It's really hard to find this type of shaved ice. The texture is just right. Soft, melts in your mouth. The flavor is subtle and not overly sweet and the toppings aren't overwhelming but compliment the shaved ice well. I got the halo-halo which is very reminiscent of the dessert and Mexican candy which was spicy, sour, and tangy. Both different flavor profiles, probably on the opposite spectrum, but both very delicious! I'm looking forward to the one opening close to Brandon in Bloomingdale really soon! The inside was also very nice with penguin motifs.“

“Transported to Italy in Palm Harbor, FL! We had our post church wedding ceremony here for a group of 40 family & friends - and WOW were we impressed! The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. They also beautifully decorated the outside dining area for us and set up the tables so nicely. It was a night my husband and I will never forget!“

“Such a great experience with Cassandra! She was kind, attentive & courteous! She gave wonderful customer service :) We tried going to the twistee treat off of east bay and they were closed for some reason but I’m glad we got to come here instead because she made it worth it. We’ll be back a lot this spring and summer to this location.“

“My wife and I were in the mood for burgers but have been turned off by fast food. We stumbled upon Dairy Rich and are delighted we did. We ordered the Breakfast Club with a double patty, the Chopped Cheese, and Pulled Pork Fries.The food was tasty; the fries were generously sized with loads of pulled pork, and the burgers were to die for.I understand why some customers' shakes melt when Uber delivers. The milkshake cups are paper rather than foam. The use of paper may be due to environmental concerns. Despite our Triple Peanut Butter Shake being melted by the time we received the food, which took around 10 minutes, it was still delicious.Thank you to the Dairy Rich team for making great food, we definitely will be back!“

“COOKIES!!!! Big and Delicious! Unique flavors and something for everyone. If you Love cookies adult or child and want that sophisticated cookie you can serve your friends or just yummy comfort chocolate chip melt in your mouth , Crumbl is where you will find them!“

“The ice cream is delicious and the employees are good. I gave four stars because there’s no system in place to properly serve the next person waiting in line, because there’s no real line. On several occasions, I’ve been waiting in line and had people walk in behind me, and walk right up to the counter and get served. That part is frustrating. But the ice cream itself is fabulous.“

“THE BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH OF MY LIFE!! I would rate 7/5 stats if I could. Seriously go here and get the sandwiches because they are the best. I was on vacation with my friends and we stumbled across Bay 1 and it has forever changed my life. I have not had a better pulled pork sandwich, and i've searched for one that can compare, but no one can sadly. Every time I order a pulled pork sandwich, I am hoping to get that amount of delicious in my mouth as I do with Bay 1, however, I'm ultimately disappointed. My friends got some of the other sandwiches and they LOVED THEM! I stayed true to the pulled pork because I honestly don't think anything would compare but they loved their sandwich just as much. Since discovering Bay 1, for the rest of the trip, it was all we could think about. To this day I still think about it. I'm counting down the days til I can visit the area just so I can have this sandwich. We would go for days in a row and enjoy it every. single. time. I don't think the wait was too bad, but it doesn't matter cause you know you're getting the best sandwich in town. Seriously. I would rather eat a Bay 1 pulled pork sandwich before eating at a nice restaurant. I was never a pulled pork kind of girl, I would eat it but not want it a lot you know. Bay 1 converted me. I literally crave a pulled pork sandwich now like every week. TIP: If you are looking for a little extra sauce, go to the restaurant next door and ask for a little cup of bbq sauce. Pour some of it in the sandwich and then also dip it. Chefs kiss!“

“What can I say other than perfection. Love this place as a great spot to stop for a ice cream with family, friends, romantic interests. With the variety of flavors and seasonal offerings, everything stays fresh. They also offer a few craft beers and alcoholic drinks.Beer-latto will change your life. You’re welcome. You have to get here yesterday“

“Everything here is homemade using the finest of ingredients!!! wonderful cappuccinos, and the most amazing scones!!! And the cassava bagel is so delicious whether you're gluten-free or not and the homemade cream cheese as well!! Highly recommend“

“I remember coming here in Summer 22 and I loved the atmosphere of this small store, there is a large choice of ice cream flavors. (As a French I came back on this page to see pics of this place, I’m nostalgic ? Here we don’t have that much ice cream flavors and they’re not as fancy!)Kid-friendliness: Lots of choice for kids!“

“We walked over to get ice cream at Lu Lu’s this afternoon, but the place looked closed; but Lu Lu just happened to be in her car getting ready to leave when she saw us and got out and let us in and served us anyway! What an awesome person she was…so friendly and inviting. The homemade ice cream was delicious…we had carrot cake and black raspberry!! (So yummy!)“

“My son and I love to stop by Rita’s for the delicious ice and ice cream. He has dropped his ice cream cone a few times and the employees always replace it with no problem. The Manager, Gina, goes above and beyond. She asks about our day, is always very sweet and helpful and even gave my son a little stuffed Ice Guy.“

“Went in with a few friends and my dog. The young lady working at the counter was very happy to serve us and even cam around the counter to say hello to my dog. After washing her hands, she served us and was very friendly and the frozen treats were amazing.“

“I ❤ Andy's Frozen Custard! I'm from Springfield MO where Andy's originated from. I'm so glad I can now get this amazing Custard in Florida! The Ozark Turtle Sundae is unbelievable with creamy caramel, smooth hot fudge, and crunchy roasted pecans! Andy's is the BEST!“

“Clean friendly fast service Amazing cookies. Warning though- They are very rich and very sweet. One cookie will last me through 3 sweet cravings. To me, this justifies the price, which is a little high for a cookie. On this visit we had their chocolate chunk with sea salt, key lime and pink sugar. They have a cannoli one which I have been looking forward to catching.. The cookie selection varies daily. A box of 4 is just under $15 before tip. The cookies are pretty big, about the diameter of a grapefruit, but don't quote me on that!? Enjoy!Parking: Shopping center parking.Wheelchair accessibility: This establishment is wheelchair accessible.“

“Good GRIEF, why is this place here?!?! I'm SO glad I don't have a location near me. The staff here was AMAZING. I placed my order, and they were SO QUICK to make my cookies. I was LITERALLY in and out in less than 15 mins! It took me longer than that to figure out which cookies I wanted!! Lol!!! I absolutely LOVE the cookies here! They are HUGE cookies big enough to share (but I'm not). The flavor and texture of the cookie is SO good. If you've never had one, ya need to. They are FABULOUS!“

“I am practically an ice cream addict. Unfortunately for my waist line....but this was the best I have ever had. Let me say it again - best ever ! And the servings were amazing. 2 scoops on a cone caused commotion on the patio. Go and enjoy!!“

“Very fresh and definitely homemade. Nice and flavorful and sweet but not too much sugar or sweetness. Good quality. Highly recommend. This is way better than the American junk that we call ice cream and fruit bars. They also have fresh juices.The staff are really kind and the service is great“

“El Glaciar offers superior ice cream flavors & varieties of water flavors. I have been going to this ice cream shop for years. What I like about this ice cream shop that they offer unique flavors like Mazapan de la rosa or Ferrero Rocher. They only accept cash or Zelle.Dietary restrictions: They offer water flavor of ice cream ?“

“I am not a big sweets eater. I rarely eat ice cream, cake or sugar however this ice cream/gelato was worth it. My neighbor/friend took us by Jeremiah's on the way home from a Xmas event for the kids. Everyone said I had to try the ice cream. The sales staff was super nice, offered a sample and I was sold. It tasted like soft serve, homemade ice cream with unique, premium toppings like: sugar cookie, german chocolate cake, peppermint bark and mocha. Whatever you get, it will be good! Huge selection, reasonably priced and delicious.“

“Shoutout to the amazing worker this afternoon at the Clearwater Beach north beach location - purple haze is not on the menu, and I was able to get a great to go container (that have just become available) for my mom. My parents were elated and surprised. I hope Management keeps those to go containers!!!!“

“Great neighborhood location for a frozen treat! We have lived walking distance since they opened and it has continued to be a family favorite as well as for our out of town visitors, in-laws and the next generation of kids!Kid-friendliness: This is my two year old grandson ‘s favorite place for a treat!“

“Shoutout to the amazing worker this afternoon at the Clearwater Beach north beach location - purple haze is not on the menu, and I was able to get a great to go container (that have just become available) for my mom. My parents were elated and surprised. I hope Management keeps those to go containers!!!!“

“We love to walk down the pinellas trail and stop here! I don’t like to eat ice cream much but this gelato is delicious! There’s little benches to sit on outside but just a couple chairs inside. They have several flavors to choose from and drinks as well.“

“Heidi and Barb were absolutely phenomenal, made great conversation and were very warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Coffee was phenomenal, they warmed up a couple muffins for us, this place is great and these two are wonderful. We will be back everyday this trip.“

“UPDATE 2/12/2024 : I usually use the drive thru for a medium dipped in chocolate, or once and a while, a DQ Blizzard. Tonight, it is a little rainy and cooler, but I wanted some ice cream.I got a banana split. Have not had one in years. I went inside to order it. Natalie served me and provided me with great customer service. My Banana Split was out in a short timeIt was very good. I sat at a table, the tables were clean and well kept. The floors were clean. I saw no issues. Good Job! to the crew. Tell Diane "Hi" for me. Always great service when I stop by. Be back soon“

“A chocolate vanilla swirl with rainbow sprinkles is my all time favorite . I used to get it at our little icecream spot in my hometown up North. So it’s always nostalgic and such a treat. Dairy Kurt delivered. It was delicious and had the right amount of sprinkles. ☺️ I’m so glad it’s part of Main St Safety Harbor and will be back. The service was super cheerful and helpful too!“

“A quick Google search brought up this mom & pop Mexican ice cream shop. It's spacious inside. Easy to read menu with reasonable pricing. The parking is under construction and almost finished. I got the mixed fruit bowl with chamoy, watermelon, mango, cucumber and cantaloupe. Deliciously cold. Hit the spot. My other half got the strawberries and creme. No photo because he finished before I got a chance to get some photos. It had fresh plump sweet strawberries, sweet cream, topped with whipped cream.“

“I received a gift card so I bought $10 worth of ice cream. The homemade flavors with real ingredients and lots of cream make for uniquely delicious ice cream. Don't get me wrong; I love BR's bubblegum cones, but this stuff is old school natural food. The waffle cones are great, too.“

“Covers is one of the few places that you know for a fact you'll always get freshly prepared food. Everything is always hot and your orders are always right. I ordered the pretzel bites They were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the cheese sauce was amazing nothing tasted microwaved or reheated.“

“Amazing as always!!! The people who here are always delightful and do a wonderful job. Their ice cream, shakes and candy quality is through the roof good. I am pretty sure we have never had one thing here that we have not loved! We also learned how to pronounce the name as well (something like straw-hawns/hons). Definitely BEST ice cream place in the area!!!!“

“Rita's is a family tradition that now extends two generations. We go to Rita's for any family accomplishment, or just because it's a Friday night. With quality flavored ices that have a good flavor rotation, and that classic custard, there's always something for everyone. Best order option is a Gelati with two ice flavors sandwiched between layers of custard.“