Bright Ice is the kind of place that reminds you what truly great ice cream should taste like. I…read morewent with the Kahlua Espresso and the Oat Around the World, and both completely exceeded expectations. The Kahlua Espresso was next-level -- rich, bold, and packed with real espresso beans that delivered an authentic coffee flavor in every bite. If you're a coffee lover, this is not optional. The Oat Around the World was just as impressive, loaded with generous chunks of homemade oatmeal cookie bars made right in the restaurant. It made every scoop feel indulgent while still perfectly balanced. The texture, creativity, and attention to detail really set Bright Ice apart from your typical ice cream shop. What truly elevated the experience was the outstanding service. The young lady Faith behind the counter was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about every flavor, and more than willing to let me sample as many of their unique offerings as I wanted. She was patient, engaging, and clearly passionate about the product -- the kind of service that turns a great visit into a memorable one. You can tell they care about ingredients, execution, and customer experience here. Easily one of the best ice cream experiences around, and I will absolutely be back without hesitation.

Service was amazing and the ice cream to match. It was rich and creamy without being too sweet. The…read morewaffle cone was ok. But disappointed with that. It wasn't particularly fresh (or maybe the storage somehow wasn't sealed all the way) and it was blended with cinnamon. Now, I like cinnamon but that's not going to match every flavor. And some people may dislike cinnamon. I had no idea it had cinnamon until the end. The ratio was much stronger of ice cream to cone by the end and honestly all I tasted was cinnamon. Location is ok, but you may not realize there's parking in the back if you've never been there. It is at a light so crossing and turning into the place is easy. Atmosphere and ice cream itself were stupendous. I recommend getting the cone with vanilla or just getting the scoops. Unless you love cinnamon and there you go. Their competitor downtown is better in some ways, BUT Bright Ice has better flavors and more traditional type of flavors. This is an important distinction which makes it stand out on its own. Honestly, I will return for a pint of that Espresso with Kahula. Great addition to the Lakeland scene and I would definitely recommend this.

Best ice creams in town, hands down!! I love the pineapple sorbet with the raspberry cheesecake ice…read morecream. Amazing combination. Don't knock it till you try it!!!

I really like this ice cream place but the customer service is AWFUL. For the past few weeks I have…read morebeen having to call to check if they are open because it says they are open but then I pull up and it's completely closed. I called today on 11/11 around 8pm to again ask if they have specificity birthday ice cream and the girl who answered said hello and hung up completely and when i attempted to call back did not answer. I called back specifically 4 times just waiting on the line. Horrible service. I really would have like to continue supporting this business but the people who work here are not great at customer service and thus will not get my business.

I got a large mango and strawberry flavor and my bf got a large root beer Italian ice and omg it…read morewas so delicious! Definitely worth it and i definitely will be coming back! The employees were very nice as well. Theres no indoor seating but sitting outside was nice on the benches they have.

Rita's is a fun change up from your stereotypical ice cream. Their italian ice is refreshing, tart…read moreand full of flavor. There are quite a few flavors- dragonfruit, mango, cotton candy, pear, and a few others. They do have ice cream, though, if you'd still be wanting the mainstream. However, by far the best option to get from here is the gelati! Gelati is italian ice and ice cream mixed together- mind blown! It's smooth yet hits your flavor buds in the perfect couple of punches. I'd recommend going with plain vanilla ice cream and a fruity ice flavor, it's what I get every single time now. This Rita's location is an ordering window and then you eat outside. But it's a super nice setup. They also give discounts to students which is awesome. I'm really glad Rita's came to Lakeland!!

Triple pb ice cream…read more Yummm Service was good too! Right across from the library. Could use more flavors.

VERY DELICIOUS!!!! You can tell their ice cream is made with high quality fresh ingredients. I…read moreordered half scoops of the cookie monster and strawberry cream. The strawberry had real chunks and tasted refreshing. My bf got a cake batter which had chunks of cake in it that added a nice texture. Staff were very friendly and the interior was clean. We will definitely stop by again if we're in the area!

If it's over 75 degrees outside after the sun goes down, I'm gonna crave ice cream. That's just…read morebiology, friend. And I trust Bruster's Real to satiate my ice cream cravings. It seems to be the people's choice in the Lakeland area. Look no further than the line, sometimes trailing to the parking lot on summer evenings. Bruster's seems to be as popular with the Little League crowd as no homework on Fridays. The flavors may veer a bit to the saccharine, at least for the adult palate. And some flavors in particular taste more chemical/artificial than natural and homemade (looking at you Raspberry Chocolate). But if you stick with the basics (chocolate, cookies and cream, etc) Bruster's will satisfy at any age.

Ice cream was actually real and toppings were even spread. I definitely will be back amazing…read moretasting ice cream. I tried the turtle sundae. Next time I will try the fudge sundae

My family visited this location in Lake Wells. The patio has a great vibe. Staff was friendly…read more Can't wait till our next visit.

When driving through Lakeland, the cute Ice Cream shaped building caught my son's eye, and we had…read moreto make a pit stop for dessert. The staff at Twistee Treat was very friendly. The prices were great. The selection was good. We sampled a dole whip, Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich, and delicious soft serve!

We have lived in Lakeland a long time (decades). We love ice cream, so we always check out the new…read moreice cream places. Of all the ice cream joints, and there are many in Lakeland, this is the ONLY one to frequent. Friendly staff, nice bar, inside and outside seating, though it is a small place. Then there is the ice cream...lots and lots of unusual and favorite flavors, dirty sodas, fabulous milkshakes made to order, daily specials, ice cream to go....fabulous! On this visit, hubby had a very chocolate milkshake , made to order, I had a fabulous scoop of Salted Turtle, full of nuts and chocolate nuggets, and caramel.....outstanding. Every visit we try something different and we're never disappointed. Boy, it's good stuff. The store is in a shopping plaza with an Aldi, chinese food, other businesses....dinner and dessert at one stop! Go, you'll love it.

The Lakeland Ice Cream Company's are the BEST ice cream shops in Lakeland! There's hardly…read morecompetition and if you have been to one then you understand. Having this location in South Lakeland closer to where I live is dangerous. The original is in way North Lakeland, and there's also one in Mulberry (called the Mulberry Ice Cream Company). But regardless which store you go to, it's a consistent and delectable product. They have a dozens of flavor options, from a full case of sorbets to kiddie options like superman to all the chocolate heaven you could want. They handmake the ice cream and you can tell when you have it, it's just different than other places. I usually end up trying something different every time I come since there are so many options- there truly hasn't been one I haven't like yet. And you can taste test if you're having a hard time deciding, which would be understandable. This location is cute- it's where the south Swan Brewing bar used to be so they kept the bar up and refashioned it to work as more of an old school ice cream parlor feel. Another fun part of these ice cream companies- they also have homemade waffle cones, like literally almost double digit flavors, and you can get the famous ice cream burrito or ice cream nachos. If you're a fan of malt flavors the malts they make are fabulous too.

First time stopping today - and was pleasantly surprised I no longer have to wait until I'm in Ybor…read moreCity, to order a favorite drink of mine - a cafe con leche! Friendly staff and was a very yummy cold drink. I'll be back!

My son has been on an ice cream journey so we decided to go down and try Kelly's which is inside of…read morethe foxtail coffee location. We walked in it smelled like fresh coffee. It was clean and decorated nice. The girl working the counter around 7:30pm was very standoff-ish. She did not greet or smile the entire time we were In the store. She barely responded when I said "heyyyy how are you today!" I typically will leave a business if I'm not greeted properly but I was with my son and wanted to experience their ice cream. My son ordered a scoop and I ordered a milk shake for my dad. The total was almost $17. They are overpriced and the service needs major help. WILL NOT return. WOULD not recommend!