Great ice cream with premium flavor and hot dogs TOO!…read more Wish they got big pretzels. The new owners are lively, friendly and helpful. They really want to do a great job.

I stopped in just before they closed. The two ladies working there were welcoming and fun to talk…read moreto. I ordered a triple scoop of Peachy Peach ice cream. It was delicious. Almost like biting into a perfectly ripened peach. I'll be back!!!

I wish we understood more before we ordered that you could have tried the flavors a mix. I don't…read moreknow if they made a mistake or not, but if that's the way, the strawberry always taste, I will never get it again. We were both very happy with our chocolate waffle cones when we came back the next day. The ice cream has a great consistency, the chocolate didn't have much flavor as opposed the strawberry I asked for (not sure it was because it was much darker than other pictures I've seen) The waffle cones are fresh made there and they are great! The brownies are fantastic!

After a night out in downtown Ocala, I was wanting a sweet treat to finish it off. It seems like…read morethere is not a lot of ice cream options in downtown Ocala, especially that are open on Mondays. Luckily, we saw online that Twistee Treat was open until 10:30 PM. We hurried on out and made it a few minutes before they closed. Twistee Treat is located in a standalone building at the front of a shopping complex. There is plenty of parking, and we had no issue finding a spot upon arrival. You will have no problem locating it, because it is literally a giant ice cream cone! This is a walk up stand, so no indoor seating, but there are plenty of tables and benches on the patio for you to use. Loved the atmosphere at this place. It is fun and inviting with all of the colors, and of course with the ice cream cone building. It seems like a lot of young people come here to hang out, and bring some energy to the space. The lights were fun to see as well, since it was dark. We came here on a Monday in July, and arrived about 10 minutes before they closed. There was still a line, but I believe we were one of the last to order for the night. The line went fast, and we were waited on in just a matter of minutes. My fiancé had previously visited this spot, but it was my first time. I took some time to look over the menu, and man they have a great selection here! It is soft serve, but they make several different concoctions and novelty items that keep it interesting. Most menu items have "signature" options, but everything seems to be customizable if you want to make your own treat. Even with the novelty items, it seems like everything is made to order. So, it is easy to customize and order something exactly that you are wanting. We ended up ordering three treats, even though I truthfully wanted to try everything on the menu! I ordered a small Twirl with Oreos and Praline Pecans. I had never seen Praline Pecans as a mix-in at an ice cream shop before, so that was something new and fun to try! My fiancé ordered a medium Twirl with Oreos, Reese Cups, and Brownies. He really enjoyed this! I also really wanted to try a Waffle Taco, so we got one with Reese Cups. It was absolutely LOADED with Reese's! We took this home to try another day, and it was still awesome after being in the freezer for a couple days. Definitely large enough to share. On all the menu items, the toppings were extremely generous! The staff were all very friendly, and also helpful in answering my questions regarding the menu. I noticed when we received the one Twisters that was supposed to have brownies, they were missing. I asked one of the girls at the window if we could just get a cup of them on the side, and she was apologetic for the situation and more than willing to give a cup of the brownies. I appreciated the customer service and willingness to rectify the situation, even when they were starting to work to close for the night. I thought the prices were very reasonable. You definitely get your money's worth with anything that you order. As said, portions and topping amounts are plentiful and generous. I believe our bill for the three items was around $16 or $17 dollars. Overall, I was extremely impressed with my first trip to Twistee Treat. It has a great ambiance, menu, and the service was top-notch. Would be a great spot to stop on a date night or with the family. The hours are also great - it seems like there is not a ton open late night anymore, but at times this place is open until 11:30 PM. I look forward to my next trip to Ocala to stop here again and try more of the awesome menu!

Amazing soft serve ice cream. So happy they opened one near where I live. The lines were crazy the…read morefirst few days, but the staff did a great job handling it all and keeping everything moving. They have vanilla, chocolate and strawberry soft serve and you can get a "twist" of chocolate/vanilla or strawberry/vanilla. They have sundaes, floats, waffle tacos and other treats. You can also take home ice cream by the quart and add toppings to it. They offer several dips also. My husband's favorite is the butterscotch dip. I'm partial to chocolate sprinkles. Even the kid's size cone is a nice serving, if you have a hankering for ice cream. The menu doesn't have prices on it, but if you scan the QR code or take one of the hand held menus they pass out, those do. The prices are on par for the area. We got 1 kid's cone dipped, 1 kid's cone with sprinkles and a medium waffle cone and it was a bit over $12. We've been 3x's so far, so definitely going to be a regular here.

Was super excited when I heard they were building this in TV. I had one near my house in Tampa…read more They have only been open a week, it was slammed on a Saturday night. I love the crowd is a mix of old and young people. Looks like some kids had ridden their bikes over which reminds me of my childhood. Treat never disappoints both my friend and I had medium soft serve cones. Mine was dipped in cherry! The staff was fantastic. They were absolutely slammed working their tails off to take care of all of these customers kudos to them.

Great friendly service , young gentleman is a great asset to this establishment. Ice cream and…read moremilkshakes Tasted great!! party of three enjoyed

I get the banana split and it's always so good I love the coco icecream the kids love the blue…read moredragon

Wow! The last review here was like 4 years ago! It deserves a lot more reviews how amazing the…read morefood, or frozen yogurt, is, lol! I love how small the shop is. Delicious place to go to, and they offer so many toppings!! The person operating check out is nice and friendly. This place is excellent. Whenever I come by again I'll take a photo so any reviewers can truly view what I mean as in it's a small and comfortable shop. Thanks! 5/5!!

My son bought yogurt $7 that had weird coloring and taste. Toppings were not fresh. Asked for a…read morerefund but cashier would not give one. She allowed him to get another flavor but it pour out like water. Cashier admitted the owner knows machines are down.

La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry is one of those rare gems that doesn't just serve dessert - it builds…read morecommunity, connection, and genuine joy with every visit. From day one, the owner has made us feel welcomed, remembered, and truly part of his world, and that level of hospitality is something you can't manufacture. It's real, and it's why this place stands out. The gelato is on another level entirely. I've traveled, tasted, and tried gelato in major cities and abroad, and nothing (absolutely nothing) compares to what's being crafted right here in our growing Ocala. The flavors rotate constantly, keeping every visit exciting and perfectly matched to whatever mood you're in. Each batch is rich, smooth, balanced, and made with a passion you can taste. We've never left with a single regret, only smiles and that satisfied "this hit the spot" feeling. And honestly, the gelato here deserves worldwide recognition. It's that exceptional. But what truly elevates La Dolce Vita is the owner himself - someone who cares deeply not just about his shop, but about the people who walk through his doors. His pride, kindness, and consistency have created a place that feels like home for so many of us. Ocala is lucky to have this treasure. Thank you to the AMAZING owner who has poured years of heart into serving this community. This is a must‑visit, a must‑return, and a place that continues to set the bar for what great gelato (and great hospitality) should be.

It's got to be me...with all the rave reviews, I was so excited to try dessert from La Dolce Vita…read moreGelato and Pastry. I just don't understand why everyone but me is raving about this place. My friend went in to order sfogliatelle and a black and white cookie. He said the woman behind the counter was a bit impatient with him as he was looking at all the pastries and actually shook her head in frustration. I took one bite of the cookie and couldn't eat it. Both it and the sfogliatelle had a musty taste, though my friend said the inside of the shop didn't smell musty. I wanted to be one of the ones to rave about this place. Sadly, I cannot.

Cute shop in a small town but WAY too expensive!! $15 for a banana split & $10 for a small sundae?…read moreNo thx!

There is a smell of too much bleach and cleaning products when you first walk in, and yes a food…read moreplace should feel and look clean but there is so much being used in the way of product it actually burns your nose. They serve Herseys ice cream, which is a good quality ice cream, and your in and out so you should be able to tolerate the chemical smell. Don't count on friendly staff, your interrupting important gossip, but it's the only ice cream parlor in the area so take it as it is.

Visiting from New England and needed something to take my mind off the heat so decided to stop at…read moreTwistee Treat - Ocala II. What a great decision. The ice cream was wonderful. Serving fair but the best was Lyricc who greeted me at the window. She could not have been more friendly or helpful. If you want a cone with expertly crafted twirls ask for Lyricc. Not only is she a master of her craft but one of the most pleasant people I have met while visiting.

We love going to tasty treats! My hubby's favorite is the M&M twirl and my favorite is the…read morexhoc/vanilla twist in a waffle cone.