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.

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

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.

Ice cream was great , got the midnight chocolate and it was honestly delicious …read more.. Staff were awesome and super friendly .... It's located in the joinery were there is a bunch of small food options but Mayday for sure take the cake on ice cream there !! Love the fun colorful vibe ... I do suggest to maybe have a sherbet option of some sort , just fruit for thought. Baby approved

Mayday is a solid option if you're craving ice cream. They have a fun selection of unique flavors,…read moreand it's a nice place to stop for a treat. It is a bit on the expensive side, though. The ice cream was good, but nothing especially memorable for me. The real highlight is the location, there's a large seating area inside a trendy food hall making it a great place to hang out with friends or family while you enjoy your dessert. Overall, I'd give it about 3.5 stars. Worth trying if you're in the area, especially if you're interested in unique flavors, but it didn't quite stand out enough for me to seek it out again.

I got a Stolen Brownie Sundae with no Pecans and it was delicious! The lady at the window was…read morefriendly! The store is so clean and well kept. We enjoyed our experience. Since, it was Tuesday my brother Jonathan got a free iced tea.

Worth the wait on Saturday night Be patient they are trying their best I got the banana split…read moreconcrete

Great location. Friendly staff. Outdoor seating. A little spendy but so good. I always get…read moresurrender to strawberry or coffee lovers only. Lots of options.

I've always had good experiences with this Coldstone- the workers are always friendly and do a good…read morejob. Unfortunately that's just not the case at some locations. When it comes to ice cream, Coldstone is one of my favorites to go out somewhere and enjoy. I love the way they mix in the ingredients by hand, it just always tastes so yummy. The only bad thing here is that since this is part of the outdoor mall Lakeside Village, and right next to the movie theater, it gets quite busy. So the line moved pretty slow when it's busy. But nonetheless I still love Coldstone.

One of the best ice cream shops in Polk County hands down! Mulberry Ice Cream Company makes all…read moretheir ice cream in-house and has an insane variety of flavors both common and real abnormal so you never have an easy choice. But that's what makes it all the more fun. Truly they have so many flavors, and rotate them every so often. You can get them in a cone, of course, and they also make their own waffles cones of like 7-8 flavor varieties from orange to lavender to matcha and more. You could really have fun with creating an out-of-this-world looking ice cream cone, which would perfectly match their out space/ abduction theme. Of course, you can turn the ice cream flavor of choice into a milkshake or malt. I really appreciate when ice cream shops have the malt option as it's not as common anymore but I'm a huge malt fan. They do another odd offering- an ice cream "burrito" or ice cream nachos. The burrito is literally ice cream wrapped in cotton candy, and the machines are ice cream with waffle cones pieces as the chips. Both extremely sugary but could be fun once in awhile. It's always an enjoyable sweet treat stop here- there's not much for seating so it's more of a scoop and go, but so worth it to try out or come back to!

Great icecream. Nice to have this near other burgeoning eateries in Mulberry…read more Daily specials and quirky UFO decor. Dont miss the bathroom sign.

Thank you coming to our office building!…read more I cannot say much because our office paid for them to come one day and provide a treat for the tenants. Free things always taste 150% better, but I look forward to trying more if I see them at a food truck event. Frozen Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich: There is so much good in one bite: cheesecake, chocolate cookies dipped in chocolate, and whipped cream. Although I wish the cheesecake flavor was stronger, this is still a favorite dessert of mine. The cookies are soft and taste freshly baked. The server suggested eating the chocolate part last and I suggest you follow her directions. It makes the last taste so satisfying although I was sad to be done.

Cheesecake. On a stick. Aside from "you won the lottery," those four words have magical powers…read more The ladies running the pretty in pink truck were very friendly and have only been in business since APR 2018. Proof positive they do what they love, they recommended the cherry cheesecake on a stick and...we'll, AMEN! Maybe not an automatic choice, but a well-informed one. Absolutely delicious! I'm sure to see them at the next Food Truck Rally, and will be one with the Frozen Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich. Four more amazing words!

Awesome spot for dairy free, gluten free, sugar free folks as well as those that have no dietary…read morerestrictions. We go here because the whole family loves it and can eat it. They change up the flavors often. The staff is attentive, friendly, and helpful. You get two free samples. You can't go wrong with the Italian ice, gelati, milkshakes, or ice creams. Everything we've had is delicious. It has definitely replaced the traditional dairy ice cream for me.

Family NON DAIRY ICE CREAM ADVENTURE!!!…read more Stopped at Mimi's in Lakeland and we are so HAPPY we did. This place is a NON Diary and Italian ice Lover's perfect spot. Not too many around that cater to the NON Diary community with such great tasting options!!! Everything we tried was enjoyed!!! 2 taste tests per person. All the Ice cream is coconut based and tastes like the normal cream ice cream counterparts. There Italian ices are made with real fruit and are so tasty. We had many flavors of both the Italian Ice and The cookies and cream ice cream. Whether you eat dairy or not MiMi's has something for you shakes and all!!! Try it for yourself!!!

There's some tough competition but for me, this food truck serves up the best burger in Lakeland…read more It's not the easiest to find but it's well worth it when you do

Burgers were phenomenal! Would definitely go again next time I'm in town! Fries were on point and…read moremy son loved the burger as well!