Where to find the Best Ice Cream in Indian River County – When the Florida heat and humidity kick into high gear, there’s no better way to cool off than with a delicious scoop of ice cream. Whether you’re craving a classic cone, handcrafted gelato, creamy frozen custard, or an over-the-top specialty creation, Indian River County is home to some fantastic locally owned spots ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. From longtime local favorites to newer destinations worth discovering, these ice cream shops serve up the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Grab your family or friends and explore some of the best places to enjoy a frozen treat in Indian River County this summer!
Butter Cup Bakery Cafe – Vero Beach, FL
Butter Cup Bakery Cafe has quickly become one of Indian River County’s favorite destinations for frozen treats and decadent desserts. Their handcrafted gelato is made in-house in a variety of rich, creamy flavors that pair perfectly with freshly baked pastries, cakes, cookies, and specialty coffee drinks. Whether you’re stopping in for a refreshing scoop on a hot summer day or treating yourself to an affogato or sweet pastry, Butter Cup Bakery Cafe offers a delicious experience that’s well worth the visit.
Butter Cup Bakery Café
Address: 390 21st St Unit 103, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 213-8744
https://buttercupbakerycafe.com/
Cravings – Vero Beach, FL
Cravings is hard to miss when cruising on Ocean Drive, with its red awnings and central location, they are right in the middle of everything. They do have a large covered outdoor patio to keep you dry from stray afternoon showers, and a few tables inside if you prefer a cooler place to sit. When most people think ice cream on Vero’s Oceanside, Cravings is usually at the top of their list since they have been around the longest and have one of the largest varieties of flavors to choose from. These two delectable items I got to try during my visit were just so darned tasty, I can’t stop thinking about them! With a huge menu that includes baked goods, sandwiches, salads, house made granola, coffee, tea, and of course ice cream, there is something on their menu to satisfy just about everyone!
Cravings
Address: 3149 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-0208
https://www.cravingsbymail.com/
Pop’s Ice Cream – Sebastian, FL
If you are looking for a “Super Premium” experience, then look no further than Pop’s Ice Cream in Sebastian, FL! They are located at the corner of Roseland Rd and US Hwy 1 in the Roseland Plaza (in the corner) and was founded in 2015 and under new management since 2019. The new owner is a Desert Storm war veteran and offers discounts to all first responders and veterans. All of their ice cream is made in-house and contains 16% butter fat with a little overrun. The higher butter fat content makes the ice cream richer and creamier than regular ice cream. It also makes it softer when served and is not as “hard packed” as its lower butter fat counterpart. With alcoholic-infused, sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan options, I’m sure you will find a treat here to please the entire family!
Pops Ice Cream
Address: 13600 US Highway 1 Roseland, Plaza Suite 8, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: (772) 918-4763
https://pops-icecream.com/
2 Scoops Family Ice Cream Shop – Vero Beach, FL
2 Scoops Family Ice Cream Shop is quickly becoming a favorite spot in Vero Beach for a cool treat on a hot Florida day. Featuring premium Hershey’s Ice Cream, the shop offers a delicious selection of classic favorites and specialty flavors served in cones, cups, sundaes, milkshakes, and more. With its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of sweet options to choose from, 2 Scoops is the perfect place to stop when you’re craving a scoop of ice cream.
2 Scoops Family Ice Cream Shop
Address: 732 S U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Phone: (772) 643-0268
https://2scoops.shop/
Yamis Ice Cream Shop – Fellsmere, FL
Yami’s Ice Cream has been in business now for over 15 years and actually opened its first location on 14th Ave in Vero Beach. In 2012, they decided to relocate to Fellsmere. Yami’s originally opened as a convenience store, however, the popularity of their ice cream dictated their direction, and now they focus solely on ice cream products. One thing that differentiates them from other ice cream shops is the ice cream bars. They are made in-house and there are over 45 different flavors available, with many of them being dairy-free.
Yamis Ice Cream Shop
Address: 102 N Broadway St, Fellsmere, FL 32948
Phone: (772) 571-8130
https://www.yamisicecreamshop.com/
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I’ve been to all of these ice cream shops and I agree, they are all excellent , but my favorite shop is not here. I love Paradise Ice Cream shop on US 1 in Sebastian. It’s in the same plaza with Italian Cousin and Sandwich shack. I’ve taken my grandson to all and his favorite is also Paradise. You should try it. Great ice cream, nice people, seating inside and out, view of the Indian River.
Thanks for your suggestion! I’ve been there, but it’s been a while. I’ll have to try it again!
I agree. Paradise best for ice cream, Sweet Kiss for gelato.
How about We Be Poppin in Lakewood Park. Great ice cream & other treats, nice people. It placed 2nd in the TC Palm’s best ice cream poll.
Hi Nancy! This article was specifically written for Visit Indian River County chamber of commerce, so I was bound by the county lines on this one, but thank you for the suggestion.
Do any of these shops have soft serve?
Not that I’m aware of. The closest to “soft serve” is Pop’s Ice Cream in Sebastian. With the higher butter fat, the ice cream doesn’t seem to freeze solid, and it softer than normal ice cream.