Stopped in to satisfy an evening's sweet tooth with my mom. The line was long on a summer…read moreweeknight, however, the line moved at a good pace with just 2 employees holding down the fort. They both were friendly & efficient! I had one scoop cup of their cookies & cream for $5.75, which was delicious! Creamy, not too sweet, perfect amount of cookies. I topped it with some rainbow sprinkles for an added $1. In a waffle cone, it would $7.75. The one scoop was more than enough! My mom had the dutch chocolate & we brought back a salted caramel scoop for my aunt; they both enjoyed their churned confections as well!

Cute ice cream shop on Siesta Key. They have a large selection of flavors but I wish they had more…read morefruity and tropical options. The prices is expensive, even compared with nearby ice cream spots. The smallest cup is $5.75.

Met this girl name Grace 1st of all shes beautiful 2nd of all she made the best ice cream and…read moremilkshakes ever and, she was talking to us and making us feel welcomed. She was amazing. Left a good tip.

If you are looking for housemade ice cream this is the place! Every one we tried was exceptional…read more We will be back and are very excited to try new and other flavors.

- Birthday cake scoop on a waffle cone My daughter enjoyed…read moreit. Very popular and busy but line went by fast. They seem to have a good system in place. They have benches where you can sit outside to enjoy the bustling view of the main strip at Siesta Key.

A whole lot of flavors to choose from and everyone of them is delicious!…read moreWe went with a Chocolate Fudge and a Strawberry Cheesecake in a chocolate dipped waffle cone! The ambiance of an old time ice-cream shop with a friendly staff made a great way to end our day.

Vegan ice cream that is creamy and light ? Check ! Sugar-free options? Check ! Authentic Italian…read moregelato methodology? Check ! Organic ingredients? Check! All natural flavors and fantastic service? Check ! This place is the dream for anyone that has dietary intolerances and is also into all natural ingredients and true authentic Italian gelato. If you are looking for artificial, sugary and cloyingly sweet things, this is not the spot for you. Absolutely addicted and have been coming for years anytime we are in town!

Peeping the menu before heading over, I wanted their vegan pistachio. They were unfortunately out…read moreof it. I tried a sample of their non-vegan pistachio & it was too sweet, did not like it but if you like pistachio flavor strong, this might tickle your fancy. I instead choice a kid's cup size of their cookies & cream which was delicious with rainbow sprinkles on top! I like that their cutlery is ecofriendly & that their gelato is organic! They have very few seats inside but much more seating outside! Parking is not plenty in front of the business but it's not far from the public parking at the Village.

For the quality of the ice cream & the price, there truly is no better place than Abel's…read more With space to eat indoors and outdoors, this shop is perfect for a cool down treat after a hot day. The flavors are unique, featuring your standard flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream, to "whimsical" flavors such as spumoni and dreamsicle. I love an ice cream shop that has homemade ice cream, and this is pretty close with their ice cream being sourced locally. With additional snacks such as cookies and coffee, you really can't go wrong with a visit here. Can't wait to try more flavors!

Perfect place to get ice cream after dinner! They take a ton of unique flavors. Very nice workers…read more We got to taste test so many ice cream flavors. The only thing I have to say is that.. they didn't wear gloves when scooping our ice cream...

We really love the ice cream here. During our one-week trip in Siesta Key, we came three times and…read moreeach visit we brought back multiple large tubs. The strawberry cream might be the best I've had, and my little one said it's her favorite strawberry ice cream ever.

After eating at a different location in the Village for dinner, we headed to Kilwins for dessert…read more Good plan. This was my first visit, although I'm familiar with the Kilwin chain. Although a fairly large place, they didn't have indoor seating but they did have elevated outdoor seating along Ocean Blvd. I counted roughly 30 different tubs of ice cream and probably some sherbert. The flavor I selected was their Sea-Salt Chocolate Caramel. Good choice. The ice cream was quite chocolaty with pieces of chocolate caramel candy mixed in. My serving size for 1 scoop was also generous. The ice cream was delicious. The appearance of the place could have been more appealing, more put together. If I understood correctly they are going through a change of ownership, so a fresh look may be coming.

The Fudge Factory Sarasota, FL…read more The Fudge Factory is a fun stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. My son and I were craving ice cream, and this place had plenty to choose from: handmade fudge, a wide variety of ice cream flavors, tons of toppings, and shelves full of candy. The bright colors and upbeat atmosphere give the shop a cheerful, welcoming vibe. What We Ordered * Three scoops of butter pecan ice cream * One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cup, topped with sprinkles Our Thoughts The ice cream was excellent--creamy, flavorful, and packed with plenty of pecans in the butter pecan. I also loved the tables out front, which added to the charm and made the visit feel even more inviting. If you have a sweet tooth, The Fudge Factory is worth a stop. I give it five stars for its amazing selection and delicious, creamy ice cream. Gulf Coast Terry

Great little place that has EVERYTHING sweet to eat. Best FUDGE by far! Coffee icecream chocolate…read moreacid bowls and so much more !

The literal best ice cream I have ever had. My husband and were jonesing for some ice cream. We did…read morea Yelp search and this was nearby. Best decision ever. We kept sampling and each one we tried was not only excellent, but better than the next, but also perfect in its own way. Thankfully there was the option for a flight, so we got to have four different scoops. We took a pint home, and this was us exercising self control. The staff is amazing, the locale is bright and airy. Absolutely incredible. Come check them out. You will find something you love.

Great Heights Creamery was a really great find, and the service ended up being just as memorable as…read morethe ice cream. We were helped by someone I believe was named Julie or Julia (I'm not great with names), and we ended up chatting a bit because she used to live in New York too. She was so warm with the kids and let us sample just about every flavor, which made the whole experience feel really personal. The ice cream itself is fantastic--creative flavors, but also genuinely delicious. You can taste the homemade quality in every bite. I had coconut and dark chocolate, the kids had vanilla, dark chocolate, and watermelon mint, and my husband also really enjoyed his choices (though I can't remember exactly what he picked). Overall, it was just a really pleasant stop with great ice cream and exceptional service. It's also right next to Origin Pizza, which is another spot we'd definitely recommend.

We dropped in a few nights ago for something sweet after going to dinner nearby. It was a miss for…read moreus. The waffle cone wasn't great, wasn't fresh, was soft and was soggy. Ice cream is just your average ice cream from a tub.

Wrapped up fun in the sun with some friends and the kiddos were in the mood for ice cream. After…read morespending hours at siesta beach. We searched online using sources like yelp to find a place with great reviews and a place near the beach. Orange octopus ice cream came up. Our commute time from one place to the other was only 7 minutes. We get there and parking was dreadful. Parking space is slim to none. The timing worked out in our favor. The young folks did a good job welcoming us in with greetings. The space is narrow and intimate. They helped us order and gave us samples of flavors to try (upon request). They all were very patient with our group of 3 adults and 3 children. The restroom is kept nice and pristine. Since there's no indoor seating, we sat outside their patio area, sat and enjoyed our treats. If in the area again, we be delighted to go back.

First of all, the name is what caught my attention. I had to try it out, no matter, how it would…read moreturn out. I was surprised that the ice was flavored and not added it was shaved, so every bite had the flavor of which I chosed. The decor was playful and played into the theme of having a unique name. The staff was friendly and patient since I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted. I try to go at least once a month.

When you rearrange the letters in "Vampire Penguin"...you get "Meaning Pure VIP"....and that is…read moreindeed the feeling I received when interacting with customer service. I had a lot of questions about the desserts and the toppings. All were patiently answered, along with some recommendations about custom creations that were, in a word, satisfying. The walls boast some interesting pictures & art. One of them is a penguin in a bowtie. I do not understand. But that penguin is clearly pure VIP. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Whatever you decide: Get the some blueberries to complement your icy dessert.