nothing gets me in a good mood as good service somewhere and this place has good service! Karma cream is just easy. you walk up order and get it. every time. even when they are sitting at thier laptop posting online (read as free advertisement) they jump up as you walk in and run behind the register. I work around the corner to this place and whenever i have a lite lunch i pop in to get a fresh unique cupcake. the icecream is good too! its a little pricey for a smaller then average cupcake but they are so good i dont mind. this is not a "go there once" place you will go again and again. it is just so damn quaint that if i didnt have to run back to work i would order a coffee too and sit upstairs and enjoy my time in that atmosphere. read more

I noticed this place when I drove by and meant to try it for a couple of months - I wish I had sooner! Parking is difficult, because it's so close to the university. However, it's worth driving around for a while (or walk or ride a bike if you can!). We went a couple of times over the holiday and the flavors changed surprisingly often. They have several vegan options, including "ice creams," as well as some very yummy looking cookies, brownies, marshmallow treats... they'll make ice cream sandwiches, floats, milkshakes, sundaes... anything you want! (They have beer as well, much of it organic, I think.) All of the ice creams are delicious, but I definitely recommend tasting them - some are too sweet for me to eat more than a taste of. The only thing I don't like so much is the waffle cones. They are particularly dense and crunchy. read more

We love visiting Karma Cream whenever we're in town. I love the Tofurkey Club sandwich I get it every time. They also gave an awesome selection of baked goodies and vegan icecream. read more

Karma Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

On my second visit I got a small coffee ice cream topped with coconut whipped cream and it was so so GOOD! Their ice cream always taste freshly made and is never too sweet. The coffee had a strong flavor which I loved but also meant I struggle to finish a small serving. On other visits I've had their coconut ice cream and a friend swears by their earl grey ice cream. Overall great ice cream, great service and great ambience. read more

This is yet another place that I would love to like, but unfortunately the flavors don't suit me. I love tea, so was excited to try the Earl Grey Ice Cream. Bad idea tasted very soapy and artificial. Which sadly I think is just because of the quality of the bergamont they are using. Cookies and Cream was decent, but I'd rank it on par with Blue Bell Ice Cream, which makes it hard to justify their prices. read more

This place is amazing, open late and serves amazing vegan sandwiches, best Reuben ever! I am obsessed with their vegan ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes- especially the sundaes with vegan gummy bears, cookie dough, and salted caramel topping. Also a great selection of teas, cookies and cakes, brownies, etc. The staff are always so friendly and one small thing I noticed is that they use metal spoons to taste ice cream flavours and ceramic bowls/plates for ice cream and food unless you are having take out which is very mindful of being eco friendly! The only downside is that it is often busy and all the tables can be full sometimes and have to wait until someone leaves to get a table but I guess that's the problem with it being so popular! read more

This place is as good as it gets and definitely one of the gems in Gainesville. Whatever city I end up in next, I'll definitely be missing Karma Cream. I study here all all all the time (probably too much, actually) but it's the only place I can really concentrate and be productive while still enjoying myself, which doesn't make all the work absolutely unbearable. Their coffee is delicious, fair trade and organic. And, ok, their americanos are ON POINT. They use coffee ice cubes in their ices coffee drinks, which is awesome so your drink doesn't get diluted and funky after a few minutes. Oh, and they have a great selection of teas, too -- lavender earl grey is my favorite. And let's talk about their ice cream for a hot sec. Vegan and regular flavors both are amazing and unique. I'd recommend getting whatever you decide on (good luck with that) in a waffle cone because they make them in-store and they perfectly complement the ice cream. It's worth the extra however-many cents, I promise. Also, everyone who works there is incredibly friendly and great. Also also, if anyone ever tells you it'd be too hard to be vegan or "it's just not the same," take them here. read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot. I can't stop myself every Monday morning from driving over to get my biscuit breakfast sandwich with perfectly flavored latte, and the baked goods always tempt me. The atmosphere, the staff, the food, drink, and ice cream... it really can't be beat. Karma Cream is a true gem of Gainesville! Plus, everything is vegan, they package only using compostable goods, and you can peek their compost trash can in the back. A sustainable, inclusive business that also has an amazing menu??? read more

This is a very nice ice cream and dessert place. It's one of my favorite places to study in Gainesville. Their matcha teas and lattes are superb. One of the best things about karma cream coffee is that they use ice cubes made out of coffee when you buy their iced lattes which makes it heavenly when your ice melts in a Florida summer. The ice cream is amazing and they let you taste as many as you want. read more

Absolutely love Karma Cream! Their Curried Ginger Latte is what keeps me coming back. Not only is it delicious, it is the only place in town that I can get it. Also a great study space for when I want to get away from campus (but not too far). read more

I want to love this place but here's the deal -- you can buy their vegan ice cream (I think the brand is Coconut Bliss) in Gainesville (Lucky's probably Ward's and Publix). That being the case there is way better vegan ice cream out there that you can buy at the store. The vegan baked goods are pretty good but so far Curia's vegan desserts are better. Curia's shortbread is the best. K.C.'s coffee is so-so. In general the coffee and drinks are expensive. The iced coffee/cold brew is acidic. I know acidic coffee is all the rage but it's not my favorite. read more

Great vegan (and some dairy!) desserts and icecream. The coconut-based flavors are succulent. And I absolutely recommend any of the fresh, baked in house pastries. I could never mention Karma Cream without praising their homemade chai recipe. Unlike many coffee shops in Gainesville, the staff is friendly and provides excellent service. This is no Maude's, in the best of ways. read more

Not the cheapest option but it's quality. They have good Matcha and the employees are all hipster with varied music taste. Expect anything from Punk to Cardi B read more

This place is such a cute place to go drink coffee or study. The prices are good and the taste is great! I would highly recommend :)

Good stuff! Went by at almost midnight and lo and behold they were still open. Had "tin roof" (dairy) flavor and the hubs had pistachio (also dairy). Both were really good, nice fresh creamy taste, natural and not artificial tasting/looking. They also had beer and some yummy looking baked goods for sale in addition to ice cream. One of the best parts about it was the ice cream was served in a glass dish with a real spoon and the sample I tasted of chocolate lavender was presented to me on a tiny metal spoon. Yay for real silverware! Will be back again to try another flavor or two. read more

It's a shame that the customer service of this place doesn't match the deliciousness of their sweets. When it comes to baked good they're probably the BEST in Gainesville. However, they have a shortage of baked goods, I swear they must bake about 5 cupcakes a day. If you go at noon you might be lucky to get a cupcake or any baked goods. I go there maybe twice a week in hopes that a cupcake or donut is awaiting me in the case. Unfortunately the servers are unpleasant, rude an unwilling to accommodate for the client. A guy walked in and requested a bulk order and they denied him immediately. I wonder if the owner knew this if he'd be content. read more

The worst rude service. The server shouted at me, and the manager defended her over me, the paying customer. This was the 3rd time she Was mean to me. I will never go back there again. I will take my hard earned cash somewhere else thanks. read more

So disappointed. Their menu seemed amazing so I had to go and see for myself. I was incredibly disappointed. The cupcakes are TOO dense. The Indian chai tasted like pure cardamom. They put so much, my throat burned when I took a sip. The ice cream is pretty good, but overpriced. Overall, not what I expected at all. read more

First time trying this place and my hubby and I LOVED it!! We got there like 15 mins before closing time and the service was still so great and everyone was so sweet and helpful. We got the most delicious vegan ice cream in ginger cookie and chocolate walnut brownie flavors. 10/10 will definitely go again... and again, and again! read more

It has been a long time since I went into an ice cream shop. It was frequent visits to parlors that made me realize I'm not among the lucky few who can stomach milk. So-- while looking for vegan noms Karma Cream popped up. An ice cream place that serves up non-dairy ice cream? Whoa. Floats and Blue Sky cola plus vegan cookie sandwiches.... oh god. They have a nice selection of flavors too. Much like you'd find at a typical ice cream parlor. Some standard some more inventive. The only hiccup is a majority of their cream is coconut based so if that's not your style then it might not be worth it. However, they have normal dairy ice cream too. I haven't been in a long while so if they've added new bases then awesome if not, I hope they eventually will. There are lots of tasty things that can become ice cream so why just coconut? :D Though... in truth there is only so much display room. I hadn't had a float in years so I got a scoop of coconut based vanilla with their blue sky soda. Very adventurous... I know. Regardless it was quite lovely and the vegan cookies were so good. I had hoped to grab more before I left, but alas. I didn't find the coconut flavor overpowering... was subtle. I suppose it also helps I like coconut. Staff on that day was really friendly and helpful too. If they've become jerks in recent days... my bad. The venue is small and coffee shop like, but not modern. Looked like a nice place to hang out and study. If ever roaming through Florida again Karma Cream will definitely be a stop. If only for the cookies. read more

This is more like a snack place with not super healthy choices although they are vegan. A bit pricey for what it is but good food and great service. read more

One word- FABULOUS. Friendly service, menu items are mixed up daily. Have tried their vegan ice cream and cupcakes with delicious results. Although their is limited room for seating it is a fun, vegan-option in Gainesville that is open late- an excellent combination. read more

I am not into sweets but I never refuse their vegan ice cream! So good and a good selection. Looking forward to trying out the vegan sandwich. It's small but clean,so tasty and friendly staff. Parking is tuff but this is Gainesville. This place is worth the walk if you have to park further away and walk. read more

My favorite place in town! One plus for me is that ice-cream is dairy free. It goes really well with my preference for extra-bitter black coffee. Also Stefan S. is crazy for this 1*review. Chai tea starts and ends with Cardamoms & Cloves. Cinnamon is optional. But ginger is not! Also, Chai made from scratch is a rarity indeed. I swore after Oprah's starback chai latte I would never touch the stuff outside India. The main point is chai is not a powdered flavor you can stir like a whey protein milkshake. It is literaly COOKED. But that's another rant for another day. Update: I just tried the ice chai for the first time today. Don't get the ice chai. Ice dilutes the 'cha' in the chai. read more

Going here makes me feel like a kid again! Traditional ice cream parlor feel with home made organic ice cream and vegan options... can life get any better? NOTE: ask about coconut milk in the vegan options to avoid a surprise, or better yet, get a sample before your order. Hard to beat their chocolate milkshake! The tofurkey Reuben is pretty amazing! Good times! read more

They refused to give a pregnant woman a water because she didn't wear a mask inside even though she's vaccinated.

First time here and Raquel is super sweet and the coffee was amazing! Never had oat milk but I will for sure by trying it in my coffee for now on! If you're in the area definitely check this place out! read more

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I cannot emphasize enough what a little oasis Karma Cream has been during my years as a student at UF. Whether a night of studying, a quick date, or a peaceful place to catch up with friends, Karma Cream cannot be beat. First of all, the food, drinks, and ice cream are amazing and perfect for more health-conscious individuals. I love the breadth of available teas (all $2 a cup, which is a total steal) and the always changing but forever creative baked good selections (always with amazing organic, vegan, and gluten free options). The ice cream (available with and without dairy) is absolutely delicious (the lemon cookie being my personal favorite). Plus, the sandwiches are great too! The atmosphere itself is quirky but inviting; small but with two levels and usually plenty of seating. Parking can be an issue, but the meters are usually available on weekdays, and community parking is lifted after four and on weekends (plus, if you're a student, you can probably walk from campus depending on where you are) But, MOST IMPORTANTLY, customer service is some of the best I've seen in Gainesville. The baristas are always so friendly and patient, and not only willing, but excited to help you make a decision! Interacting with them is always a breath of fresh air especially since every other (major) coffee shop in Gainesville is notorious for poor or subpar service. This place will always be so special to me and I would recommend it to literally everyone read more

Favorite place ever. I admire anyone who can make good vegan desserts, not to mention their food is to die for. I've been here countless times for my vegan sweet tooth and it is always very satisfied. I'm obsessed with Karma Creme. read more

Stopped here on the way to Tampa! Got a milkshake with cappuccino and mocha vegan ice-cream with almond milk and a shot of espresso. Very good! read more

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Best ice cream in Gainesville. They have some unique flavors. My favorite is the cardamom ice cream.

The best vegan chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches!!! yummmm. my husband is not even vegan and prefers these over the real deal. read more

Vegan ice cream made from coconut milk is quite good. Also the serve nice vegan cookies and pastries!! Organic milk ice cream and Sundays too. read more

Vegan ice cream was a totally new experience for me. Honestly, my daughter and I were just walking down the street and saw an ice cream shop and wandered in. It's kind of a hipster joint, a few blocks East of UF. The girl there working let us try samples of a few things, which was helpful. My daughter got a strawberry with dairy and I had a vanilla made with coconut milk. It's nice that they have both, as some vegan places are on a crusade. These folks don't seem to be. The food was ok. Not bad, not great. I also had a coffee and that was pretty good. read more

Ice cream was light and delicious!! Not too sweet but perfect for your sweet tooth! The cookies were very yummy but I preferred the ice cream. read more

Karma Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Fantastic place to get vegan ice cream, organic dairy ice cream, vegan sweet treats, and espresso. The vegan ice cream is so dang good you'll get fat. Don't get me started on the cookies, brownies, and cupcakes..holy hannah! Hello homemade vegan whipped cream made from coconut milk. Not to mention how sweet the owners are. Do yourself a favor and get there. It's heaven for vegans and you regular folks too. read more

I absolutely love this place. The frozen blends (ice cream of your choice, ice cubes made of coffee and a shot of expresso) is the best drink when your studying. Much better than Starbuck frap- which I used to love until I tried this. My boyfriend loves their ice cream and thinks its literally the best ice cream he has ever had. I had to drag him to come try the place out with me and now we're hooked! read more

We love this place! We went to get a treat - vegan organic ice cream. It was delicious! I also got a local kombucha and a raspberry tea cookie (gluten free/vegan/organic). It was pretty busy in there but we still found indoor/outdoor seating easily. My only reason for 4 stars is that I wish they offered gluten free wraps/bread for their vegan cafe selection. I would love to try their vegan bacon + tofurkey club with gluten free bread! read more

Big fan of, no, not Karma Cream's baked goods... but their delicious coffee! Tons of options both dairy and vegan and an awesome variety of sweeteners including, yes, a big pump of cane sugar juice. Awesome. Really friendly owners that let you hang out without pestering you, to boot. While their baked goods are only so-so, their vegan ice cream is great. I believe it's from Chicago Soydairy? Try the mint. Mmm. read more

Who could hate a place where the iced coffee has coffee cubes? Don't be scared because of the level of hipster when you walk in. All types of people go here for all types of things. I've secretly always wanted to try the ice cream sandwich, but I can't justify the number of calories. Although I'm SURE it will be incredible. Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because it can be a bit pricy and there are comparable places in town that cater to my particular needs for less (coffee and something sweet). read more