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.

The ice cream flavors are different in a good way. We had lemon ginger, coconut cake, blueberry…read morecinnamon, oat of this world. They were all delicious and the service was top notch. Loved the comfortable orange string chairs out front

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.

Lots of coffee shops being attracted to the Lakeland area lately, so it only makes sense Foxtail…read morewould join the mix. This is located in a new area just west of downtown- you have to park around back and walk up, there's no direct entry at the front as it faces the busy Kathleen Road. Inside, there's a lot of seating so it's meant to be a place to hang out catch up, do work, homework, or crafts as I saw some doing. It's very industrial feeling so not the coziest but it's got its own charm. I got a tea lemonade and enjoyed its freshness. They have a lot of coffee and tea offerings, many of the traditional options and always a few specialty or seasonal drinks. Something Foxtail is also doing with most new locations is combing it with a Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream. So if you don't want coffee but want a sweet treat, you could come here for ice cream instead. There's also a few options for outdoor seating.

Ordered ice latte with sprinkles of cinnamon. Coffee was average. Better options if you want…read moreamazing coffee. In addition charged extra for a sprinkle of cinnamon powder in the drink. Didn't notice until I got me receipt. Never been nickel and died for cinnamon before at a coffee shop lol

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.

Ordered an avalanche and it was SO worth it. Tried it while we were in town and have considered…read moregoing back on a day trip.

Yogurt Mountain is still around, located in Books a Million over at Lakeside Outdoor Mall. Lots of…read morechoices, lots of good ice cream. The trouble is finding someone who will take your order and your money. They're all hiding somewhere and the search is a turn-off, and less purchases. At this rate, it'll be another 14 years before I update.

Yogurt Mountain is my favorite froyo place, but the one near me closed several years ago. I was…read moresuper excited to find this one. It's adjoined to a books-a-million. They have several yogurt options plus the middle blended flavor. They have lots of add on toppings , candies, crushed cookies, sauces and fruits. They weigh it all at the end so you pay by the ounce. For Covid you sanitize your hands snd wears gloves they provide and masks are required. Cashier was friendly and nice. Tasted delicious!

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!!!

Mimi's Italian Ice is a homemade Italian ice shop in Lakeland, FL. They are also serving homemade…read moredairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan ice cream! They offer 16 flavors of homemade Italian Ice with real fruit! They Also Serve 8 Flavors of Homemade Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Ice Cream. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. I definitely recommend coming to this place to visit.

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

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

After eating at the food hall, I stopped by for a cone and went with the banana pudding ice cream…read more It was good overall, though I do wish the banana flavor came through a little stronger. I'll definitely have to come back and try another flavor in the future. Luckily for me, they also have a location in Tampa.

We just stopped by for some ice cream. I got the peanut butter and chocolate in a cup. My older…read morebrother got Jamocha Almond Fudge in a waffle cone. My younger brother got a mocha blast. Everything was perfect and delicious! The service is wonderful! One suggestion would be to have self serve napkins or include them in the bag. A good tip is to ask for a large cup when you get one scoop to stay clean.

No matter how many times we go they will not have it in stock. Never ever got a waffle anything…read morehere, they're out. Milkshake, out of milk. Flavor ice cream, out. I have never bought anything at this baskin. Plenty of eye rolling though. We've tried! Did our part! Moving on!!!

The perfect combination of antiques and Victorian whimsy. Lakeland Treats and Trinkets is a quaint…read moreice cream shop in downtown Lakeland. The staff were very attentive and extremely helpful when asked about antiques for sale, or treats offered. It's a great stop after attending the amazing farmers market to relax and cool down. The decor is of a dark Victorian parlor, with silver tea pots used as planters. Majority of the items are for sale and reasonably priced according.

New ice cream spot in town! Solid spot with unique sodas for an ice cream float. Pricing is…read moretypical. The ice cream does not appear to be homemade, but it has homey feel inside. The owner and staff are all very nice. Worth a try and it's walkable to downtown!