Elder Ford of Tampa
Sep 10, 2019

Ice Cream PlateA cold ice cream cone is the perfect after-dinner treat on a warm night in Tampa, Florida. Fortunately, you have many exceptional ice cream destinations to choose from.

Little Midway

Little Midway might be newer to the Tampa area, but they have already earned a favorable reputation with the locals. This ice cream shop began as a little cafe that was owned and operated by local Tampa residents. The cafe eventually transitioned into a homemade ice cream spot. You can enjoy a wide variety of tasty ice cream flavors including apple pie, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and vanilla bean. Little Midway also serves sorbets, cookie sandwiches, and celebration ice cream cakes.

Dairy Inn

The Dairy Inn will take you back to your childhood when you had to order your ice cream through a service window. This favorite ice cream spot was once a Dairy Queen until the owners decided to create their own ice cream menu made specifically for Tampa locals. Today, they maintain the old-school theme with an extensive menu that has something for everyone. If you ask anyone about the Dairy Inn, chances are they will rave about the burgers and tater tots, but will also recommend the soft-serve ice cream. Grab a picnic table and enjoy a tasty treat at the Dairy Inn.

The Revolution Ice Cream Co.

If you are looking for something unique, then you will want to check out the Revolution Ice Cream Co. This outside-of-the-box ice cream spot aims to offer you a creative menu with flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Try the bacon ice cream or the habanero pepper ice cream. Of course, if you prefer traditional ice cream, they also have something for you. The mint or caramel flavors are both good options. The Revolution Ice Cream Co. also serves vegan coffee and Oreos.

Larry’s

Larry’s has been an important part of the Tampa community since it first opened in 1984. Conveniently located by the beach, it is the perfect place to stop after a hot day on the water. You can choose from over 100 different ice cream flavors or grab a bite to eat with a burger or flatbread pizza. Many customers also enjoy that the waffle cones are kosher and made locally in Florida.

Candy Kitchen

Tampa residents have come to learn that Candy Kitchen is the place to go when you are craving a hard-to-find candy from your childhood. What you might not know though, is that Candy Kitchen also serves tasty ice cream. Choose your flavor of homemade ice cream or Italian ice and then top it with your favorite flavor of candy pieces. Choose a banana split with sprinkles or go with a vanilla bean ice cream with Harry Potter chocolate frogs.

Whether you enjoy a traditional vanilla bean ice cream cone or you are looking to try a different flavor, you will find it at one of these local Tampa shops. Grab the family and enjoy a few of Tampa’s best ice cream spots.

Image via Pixabay.com