D'Lites truly is DELIGHTFUL! Hands down my favorite ice cream place in Gainesville. From the incredibly smiley staff to the 5 star ice cream flavors... it is the bomb! I've been a regular since starting school at UF in 2023 and am a forever fan. I love how they change their flavors every few days...very similar to crumbl! Wish I could put stock in this place. Love it! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Butter pecan + chocolate almond - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Walked in on this cool evening, was met by a friendly girl behind the counter. We asked her which flavor out of the 2 we couldnt decide on. Caramel Fudge Eclair with Peanut Butter sauce. Was very quiet as we were the only 2 people there. That had a cool sleigh set up for photos. And it felt really wintery. Glad to see this small ice cream spot still around read more

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I kid you not, I come here MULTIPLE times per week. The owners know me and my friends by name. Everyone working here is precious. So sweet. they let you sample as many flavors as ylu want, too, just to make sure you make the right decision!! I even have a tiers list of all my favorite flavors. Which include Butterscotch, Icing, chocolate buttercream, Irish cream, wedding cake, and grasshopper pie. read more

D'Lites Emporium - vanilla and sugar cookie - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

D'Lite Emporium is officially my new dessert happy place! I came in just wanting to try a couple flavors... but of course I fell in love with the ones I sampled. I ended up with a small bowl that was anything but basic. I went with the Tiramisu and Boston Cream flavors, both were creamy, light, and surprisingly rich in flavor without being heavy or overly sweet. Exactly the kind of dessert that satisfies your craving without putting you in a sugar coma. Yes, please! Now let's talk toppings: I got Gator sprinkles, brownie bits and almonds for that perfect little crunch. The combo was dreamy--sweet, soft, crunchy. The price? Totally reasonable. You get a decadent-tasting treat without the guilt or the wallet ache. 10/10 would go again,and probably try even more flavors next time. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great selection of frozen yogurt - chocolate, vanilla butterscotch, peppermint mocha and red velvet were the flavors of the day. Wide variety of toppings for an extra $1.30. Service was quick and friendly. Benches outside were perfect for enjoying our sweet treat in the sunshine. Perfect place for a Sunday afternoon treat. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Chocolate and vanilla fro-yo with lots of yummy toppings! - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

D'lites has been my go too ice cream/sweet treat place for the past 5 years! The rotating flavor list always keeps me coming back for more and never disappoints me. One of my favorite things to do is enjoy it with my friends and family while playing cards or just sitting and chatting in the flying biscuit booths next door. While you can tell that this is definitely light ice cream the flavor and quality is not compromised at all. Also lowkey D'lites single handedly got me through a pretty rough freshman year xx read more

D'Lites Emporium - My all time favorite flavor: pistachio - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great friendly service and great flavors and topping options! Very clean and reasonably priced

Really enjoyed getting some soft serve ice cream at D'Lites Emporium recently! I ended up getting a chocolate and vanilla swirl with some chocolates on top and it was great! It was pretty much a very generic soft serve, but they did have about a dozen other soft serve flavors and toppings to choose from which was awesome! They also had this spinning wheel which when I spun I won a $5 gift card, so I'll have to go back! It's gotten some great ratings, and from the variety, quality, and reasonably low prices, I'll have to recommend you try their ice cream out as well! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Came here wanting a sweet treat that was in the healthier side, but man was I surprised with how bad it was. I sampled many flavors and all of them lacked flavor. Ended up picking devils food cake in a cake cone. The flavor seemed to be even less and less as I kept eating it. I was excited to finally get to the cone part but something is super weird about their cone. It tasted like I was eating drywall. I was surprised how empty I was at first but now I can see why. The only cute thing was all the fun games they have at the front. If only I could sit in here and play games without having to order anything. Sadly it did not satisfy my sweet tooth and I still have a very odd drywall aftertaste. Being healthy is not worth it for this one :/ read more

GNC meets sweetfrog. Totally unaware that it was health central but the low carb mini grocery store lining the walls should have been a giveaway. The "ice cream" is ok with interesting flavors and decent choice of toppings. If you want a healthy ice cream alternative then 10/10 but if you're looking for actual soft serve 5/10 read more

D'Lites Emporium - Peanut butter cheesecake Vanilla - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

D'lites Emporium is a very special place to me because I grew up in Gainesville coming here all the time and still do to this day for fro-yo. It is the best frozen yogurt and great place for ice cream substitute! The service is great and the ambience feels very cozy and local. I think the inside could use a few upgrades, but overall it is the best place! I always buy their quarts and ice cream sandwiches they sell too! read more

I love that this place is super friendly for those with dietary restrictions. They change their flavors every day so check their website to come on the days where they have the one you want. Based on my experience the vanilla based ones tasted the best. The sugar free peanut butter cups which I got as my topping were chalky and tasteless. I would recommend that you not bother with them even though they sound appealing. The ambience is casual and there were many families with children there. There are a few tables to sit at inside and a couple of benches out front to enjoy your treat. It's worth a visit! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Peanut butter and buttercream frosting - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Not a terrible place, but it is expensive for ice cream and a limited amount of toppings with small portions at that. The ice cream was ok, nice and creamy, but it didn't have much flavor. When you order cookie dough you expect to get pieces of real cookie dough batter, or maybe chocolate chips, but there are no chunks of that, just the flavor of cookie dough. Maybe because it's low calorie, or healthy, or some other reason, it felt and tasted like diet. I did read a mention about the customer service and I do have to agree. I'm not sure if the guy was the owner but he wasn't friendly at all. I didn't know you only get three toppings with a standard order. When I asked for a fourth topping he immediately cut me off and said, "you only get three". He spent the entire time we were there in the back room, never once coming out to check to see if we were happy with the product, if we needed something else, nothing. With the competition of ice cream shops in Gainesville, we won't be going back. read more

Excellent place for a "healthier" choice for dessert. I went here regularly when I was doing a Keto diet. They have a bunch of different options of tubs of ice cream that you can choose from or you can opt for the soft serve of whatever they are serving that day. You can get samples and try the soft serves before you decide. They also have lots of different toppings. To add to it, they don't just serve dessert. They also have healthier snacks and pastas to decide from. I've never purchased anything but the ice cream-the plain chocolate is my go-to! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Specials - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

First visit yesterday and purchased two regular soft-serve cones. The carrot cake flavor was bland and "off". The regular cone was stale. Paid $4.25 each which seemed a bit high. Service was friendly and there were a number of other flavors that appeared interesting. Might return again. read more

Big fan of D'lites because my favorite food group meets low calories. Although their ice cream probably consists of a good amount of chemicals as one cup is about 100 calories it's a great treat that doesn't leave you feeling meh. They don't mix in the toppings it's just sprinkled on but their ice cream sandwiches that are made with the rotating flavors which are ABSOLUTELY wonderful and thick with two c's. Not my favorite ice cream spot in town but for the calories and the variety of flavors (typically six rotating flavors I believe that you can blend together) a good choice in town. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I'm visiting from out of town and I've already came to this place twice. I love soft serve ice cream and this place does it right! Definitely try this place out if you're feeling like eating some good soft serve ice cream. The waffle cones also taste amazing. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Chocolate soft serve with rainbow sprinkles. So good - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

No idea how this place is highly rated. The chocolate had no chocolate flavor. The inside felt like a third world emergency room. Definitely not a fun ice cream destination and the soft serve was totally underwhelming. read more

Mood: craving twistee treat but not wanting to drive 45 minutes one way to get some. Enter D'lites! I'm a huge fan of soft serve and this place has multiple rotating soft serve flavors that change daily - check their instagram account for the day's flavors (dark chocolate, cotton candy, peanut butter - just to name a few). I was only in gainesville for a few days, but ended up coming here multiple times because it was so good and definitely a lighter option for dessert! Each time I was given a sample and the staff were super friendly. Overall, an excellent place to enjoy dessert without feeling too guilty about it! read more

The rich and creamy taste of D'Lites low calorie ice cream is like no other you've tasted before. You won't believe that its really cholesterol free, contains no artificial sweeteners, is low fat, carbs, calories and sodium. D'Lites Ice Cream can be enjoyed by those on the strictest diets or maintaining a healthy life style. 50 calories per serving! In addition to yummilacious soft serve ice cream, they carry a wide selection of foods and snacks that are low in carbs, calories, fat, sugar and sodium for those on diets and for those who simply endeavor to live a more healthy lifestyle. Cholesterol free and contains no artificial sweeteners. Always great customer service and reasonable prices. read more

I love ice cream but ice cream doesn't love a healthy lifestyle. D'lites has completely changed my relationship with ice cream. I'm not entirely sure what this ice cream is made of but I was suggested it from my fitness friends who want to satisfy their ice cream craving. The texture and taste is not the same but it definitely hits the spot for what I'm looking for. I appreciate that they also sell other health food items like protein and vegetables pasta. I also love that they change their flavors almost every single day. D'lites certainly has a new costumer for life! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was surprised to learn (after we had already eaten) that the frozen yogurt here is made with a lot less sugar than most, which might be why I actually liked it. As one who is super sensitive to artificial sweeteners and even he "natural" ones like stevia, I was so happy that there no alternative sugars either, which is so common! Plus it was less than $2 for a kids cone! They also stock a few gluten-free and diabetic friendly grocery items like pancakes mix and shiitake noodles. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Under $2 kids cone :) - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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D'Lites will never replace the old TCBY that used to be in Thornbooke Village next door. I grew up getting delicious frozen yogurt since it opened and was heartbroken when it closed. That being said, D'Lites is pretty good. They should offer fruit toppings if they want to join the top echelons of frozen yogurt shops. I like adding coconut to the almond joy frozen yogurt, but candy topping defeats the purpose of feeling good about myself eating low calorie froyo. It isn't as flavourful as store bought Halo Top, but the texture is as smooth and silky as higher calorie frozen yogurt. read more

Guilt-free ice cream!? Is this even possible? D'Lites Emporium says it is! Guilt or no guilt, the ice cream here is good! The flavors change weekly and they've got a decent selection of toppings too. My first time in, I had no idea this was supposed to be "lite" ice cream. After throughly enjoying my soft-serve strawberry waffle cone, I browsed the company website and discovered that not only is this ice cream delicious, it's low sugar, low calorie, low fat and low carb! HOW?? I'm still not sure if I truly believe that something this good can be so innocent but either way I'm sold on this stuff! read more

D'Lites is an interesting ice cream concept in that it's low-calorie, low-fat soft serve ice cream. Obviously this is a huge attraction for those who are trying to be healthy but want to enjoy some ice cream. Here's the downside: although they have several flavor offerings in their repertoire, they only offer 4 flavors per day. The day we went, the flavors were extremely basic and similar to each other, which was not ideal - the 4 options were chocolate, vanilla, brownie batter, and birthday cake. My favorite type of ice cream is a creamy ice cream with various mix-ins and swirls, which you obviously miss out on when having soft serve or frozen yogurt, but I would still return if I'm in the mood for a treat without any guilt. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Brownie batter ice cream with oreos in a waffle cone - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Honestly v surprised that I haven't reviewed my favorite ice cream place. I've been here more times that I can count and always get a blend of two of the daily specials with toppings. I usually get the cookie dough, rainbow sprinkles, and Oreo. The reason why I love d'lites more than fro yo or nitro ice cream is of how subtle all the flavors are and how I don't feel gross after eating! They also change up their flavors everyday and have cool frozen to go items (ice cream w toppings, sandwich bars, cakes). Although I'm more of a savory person, I still get a sweet tooth and d'lites justifies that by bringing in something where it's not super sweet yet still very satisfying as a dessert. I come here at LEAST every other week especially if I'm having a rough day. 11/10 recommend this place for a guiltless and refreshing treat! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Ice cream small size with toppings - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I absolutely love D'Lites ice cream and this place was no exception. In fact, it might be some of the best D'Lites ice cream I've ever had. The shop is located in a little plaza and has a ton of other health foods and protein powders inside. Think Quest Bars, breakfast foods, chocolate bars, etc. The ice cream flavors are excellent and creamy but don't taste too sweet. I got the dark chocolate and the chocolate peanut butter and both were amazing. I wish I had more! Service was really friendly. I would definitely come back if I was in Gainesville again! read more

OK I have to update my review We love this place, but we love it because of what they say. Low calorie, diabetic friendly, etc. My mother in-law is diabetic, plus they are a little over weight and always trying to loose weight. They walk to DLites to treat themselves to an ice cream after they've had a good week of eat right. So when I saw this link and watched the video..I was shocked, surprised and then upset. How can we all give this place 5 stars when they are LYING! Read everyone's reviews.."BEST DIET ICE CREAM" etc At the end of the video you get to learn the 50 calories for the small is some what accurate for their nutritional label, but the issue is how much they serve you for the $$ we are paying. They are, on purpose, serving you what you'd expect to get for $4. If you paid for 50 calories worth you'd get a 1/2 small cup full and which would probably only cost $1 or less. So to me this is a business management deception practice thing. Personally I think they should go to the Mochi 'pay per oz' model, which I think would solve this issue. But never the less, 1 star for me until they correct their advertising deception. http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/healthy-ice-cream-nutritional-controversy-20110512 read more

I've been to D'Lites a few times now and it's really good when you want that cone of creamy, soft serve ice cream. You can get one flavor or mixed flavors. I usually get the regular waffle cone for about $4 and it's a good amount of ice cream, which is not too sweet. You can also get your cone dipped if you're wanting more sweet flavors. Make sure you get the card so if you buy 6 ice creams, you can get $3.45 off the next one! read more

Finally tried D'Lites yesterday and I was very impressed! I tried their mint chocolate chip, and peanut butter Oreo and the flavors were great. I love that the ice cream is flavorful but not overly sweet or artificially sweet. The staff was very friendly and it was nice and clean inside. I'll definitely be returning read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I can not get enough of this place! I come here all the time since moving to Gainesville and get so excited to try the new flavors they have that day. The biggest perk of all is the nutritional breakdown of this ice cream. I love coming here when I am really in the mood for sweets, but don't want to be too bad. This ice cream is so good though that even if your goal is not to be healthier it is still so yummy! I wish I had known about this place sooner! They have a loyalty program as well and special deals going on everyday of the week. My favorite flavors are nutter butter and the almond joy. If your with a group Wednesday is a great day because it is buy 2 get one free! read more

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I got the chocolate cheesecake and brownie batter flavors side by side which were very flavorful. The small is about $4 + tax. I am not sure how often they rotate flavors, but having a special deal daily which is also nice. This yogurt/ ice cream place is the only one in the area after TCBY shut down a couple of years so hopefully they last a while. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I've been on the keto diet since September. All my home-made chocolate desserts have only minorly satisfied my cravings. Enter D'Lites -- I went for the first time today, bought a small chocolate cheesecake softserve... and holy cow. You've got to eat it to experience it. Even if I wasn't eating this way, I would still come here. read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Checked out D'Lites on the recommendation of a friend after passing it for years going to Flying Bicuit. Ice cream was good, and the low-carb options were great. Definitely a good alternative to the chains in town. read more

This was my first time coming here after recommendations from friends and it is my new favorite ice cream place! I got the buttercream frosting ice cream and really enjoyed it. It's also a plus that a small is only 100 calories. Definitely will be returning! read more

D'Lites Emporium - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Went here for the first time yesterday. Decent ice cream but when you order a mocha espresso and it just tastes like chocolate it's kind of disappointing. I'm going back to check out other flavors I'm hoping the others are read more

D'Lites Emporium - Large waffle cone mocha espresso - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

LOVE D'Lites!!! They have amazing low fat, low sugar ice cream. Flavors change daily. Most of the workers are very friendly. The ice cream is delicious!! read more

My husband is in the place right now buying me something. Love this frozen stuff. It tastes so good. Their flavors are awesome.

This isn't the worst place ever but when there are so many other places in town with much better service, selection, and process, I wouldn't recommend wasting your money here. Maybe I'm just spoiled and used to frozen yogurt places like Mochi and Menchi's that are build your own, but after that luxury, I hated having all the machines back there and poured by the less-than-delighted-to-serve-me minimum wage server pour too much for me and too little for my fiancé and then smother mine in fudge and forget to put the Oreos on it which then meant she had to ring up Oreos in a separate container (which is added weight and you pay by weight) which she also way over poured so overall, I paid more for mine than I usually would since I know how much of ice cream/toppings I want and also what kind. In addition to that, they only had 6 flavors which really isn't a lot and I don't think any of them were like basic chocolate and vanilla but I may be mistaken. I would come back, though, to try the frozen deserts they had in the cooler out front and the specialty dry packaged things they had put on shelves. Advice to owners: take a note from the places around you that are much busier and make this a more customer-friendly place. read more

The ice cream is delicious but I have been here multiple times a week and have never once been spoken nicely to by the owner. I am disgusted by the way he speaks to and treats his customers. He has 0 respect and is rude to the point where me and my friends sometimes get scared to enter the store when he is working. You should not treat your customers that way at any business ever. I hope he sees this and changes his attitude because it just lost him a lot of business. read more