Best of 18 ice cream shops in Jacksonville

Ice cream shops in Jacksonville offer a wide range of frozen treats for locals and visitors to enjoy. From traditional scoop shops to specialty ice cream parlors, there is something for everyone. Top spots include Sweet Pete's Candy, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Dreamette, Five Fx Ice Cream, and Hershey’s Ice Cream, each offering their own unique spin on this classic dessert.

1. Five Fx Ice Cream

Family-owned and operated since 2010

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  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Hidden Gems

2. Marble Slab Creamery

Customizable ice cream experience

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  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

3. Mayday Ice Cream San Marco

Cozy atmosphere, community-oriented, and family-friendly

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  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots

4. Mayday Ice Cream Brooklyn Station on Riverside

Handcrafted ice cream made in-house

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  • Social Gatherings
  • Vegan Options
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

5. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Family-friendly, fun atmosphere, seasonal flavors

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  • Dinner
  • Vegan Options
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

6. Dreamette

Drive-thru and old-fashioned ice cream parlor

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  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Dinner

7. Springfield Scoops

Family-friendly environment with nostalgic vibe

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  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots

8. Hershey’s Ice Cream

Family-owned and operated parlor with nostalgic atmosphere

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  • Vegetarian Options
  • Cheap Eats
  • Suburban

9. Mayday Ice Cream Town Center

Seasonal flavors, vegan options available

10. Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield

Family-owned business since 1948, retro atmosphere

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  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

11. Mayday Ice Cream River City

Small-batch, locally made ice cream

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  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Vegan Options
  • Downtown Spots

12. Waffle Cone

Family-owned, friendly service, popular spot

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  • Holiday Celebrations
  • American Cuisine
  • Happy Hours
  • Hidden Gems

13. The Yard Milkshake Bar

Over-the-top milkshakes and unique desserts

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  • Vegetarian Options
  • American Cuisine
  • Late Night

14. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Local chain with unique ice cream truck events

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  • Hidden Gems
  • Cheap Eats
  • Gluten-Free
  • Mexican Cuisine

15. Sweet Pete's Candy

Voted Best of Jacksonville for candy shops.

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  • Personal Celebrations
  • Italian Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Affordable Nightlife

16. Kilwins Jacksonville

Family-owned business since 1947

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  • Celebrations
  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

17. Milkster Nitrogen Creamery Jacksonville

Small-batch, handcrafted nitrogen ice cream

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  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

18. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Family-friendly atmosphere, fun events and fundraisers

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  • Gluten-Free
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Waterfront