These sweet treats are worth a snapshot. Whether you prefer a scoop of ice cream, a cup of Italian ice, or a snow cone, here’s what we recommend from these shops in and around Lakeland that will keep your Instagram feed cool.
Mayday Ice Cream, The Joinery, 640 E. Main St.
Scoop this: A flight of your favorite six ice cream flavors (we always get the Parent Trap, Aviator, and Cloud 9)
Cake Makers Studio, 115 S. Kentucky Ave.
Scoop this: Unicorn Freakshake made with blue and pink ice cream, topped with an ice cream cone “unicorn horn”
Have you ever eaten ice cream in nacho form?
Photo by Lakeland Ice Cream Company
Lakeland Ice Cream Company, locations vary
Scoop this: Ice cream nachos with your favorite flavor + cookies and warm chocolate for dipping
Bright Ice, 1200 S. Florida Ave.
Scoop this: Roasted strawberry ice cream with brown sugar and balsamic served as a sandwich between two cookies
Mimi’s Italian Ice, locations vary
Scoop this: Gelati with layers of Italian ice + dairy-free ice cream (don’t miss out on rotating flavors made in-store each day)
Andy’s Frozen Custard, 4046 S. Florida Ave.
Scoop this: James Brownie Funky Jackhammer filled with hot fudge
Mootown Scoops, 723 E. Palmetto St.
Scoop this: Gator Trail ice cream in a croque glace — aka cold ice cream pressed in a warm brioche bun
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, 2117 E. County Rd. 540A
Scoop this: Sugar Cookie gelati — cookie butter + cake batter Italian ice layered with vanilla soft serve
Polk City BBQ & Ice Cream Company, 221 Commonwealth Ave. SW, Polk City
Scoop this: A cotton candy burrito filled with ice cream + sprinkles
Ripples Handcrafted Ice Cream, Bowen Yard, 312 4th St. SW, Winter Haven
Scoop this: A tripple scoop piled high in a waffle cone — we suggest the Coffee Chip made with Ethos Roasters’ coffee
Have another favorite ice cream parlor or milkshake stand? Let us know where else we should try so they don’t get left out in the cold.
