The ice cream is very good but I don't appreciate the attitude. A group of us walked in, the lady behind the counter continued texting without acknowledging us for several moments. No smile, no hello. Then I asked if they had Rocky Road and received a flat NO. All I ask is to be treated well if I'm giving you money for your product. That's it. I like the shop but please improve your customer service. read more

The only word I need to say: affagato. If you've never tried espresso poured over ice cream, you haven't lived. So take above average ice cream from Paradise Sweets the way it is and add espresso poured over it and you get one amazing dessert. I got the salted caramel with espresso over it and can't wait to go back sometime to get it again. Plus, grab your delicious treat & walk right across the street to a beautiful beach. You can't go wrong. The only problem is the parking situation. There is free 15 minute parking close by IF you can find a spot. Otherwise there is pay parking, which is still hard to come by on busy days. We drove around for a little before we were able to find a spot. read more

Cute ice cream shop. They make homemade waffle cones here. A selection of around twenty different flavors of ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice, candy and bottled beverages. I asked for a single scoop of ice cream and it was huge! Their single scoop is easily a double scoop serving! You'll get great customer service here! read more

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This ice cream shop is located on Main Street in Pass-A-Grille. FYI the street makes the claim of being the "Shortest Main Street in the Nation." This place is OK but I found the ice cream to be slightly sub-par. I'm not familiar with Working Cow ice cream but it seems to sold all over the Western side of Florida. It's OK ice cream but it could be more denser and more creamier. The best thing about this place is that it's a very short walk away from the beach. The Pass-A-Grille beach is directly across the street. Addendum after owner's 3/19 comments....Adam it's not rude, it's the truth. I never claimed Working Cow ice was sold in grocery stores. During my trip I encountered numerous ice cream shops serving that particular brand. In fact, the Don Cesar's ice cream shop serves it and that's less than a couple miles away. But you keep thinking it's special and you're the only one serving it. read more

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wonderful service! workers (which i would assume were a mother daughter duo) were so nice, friendly, and welcoming to the area!! i got a regular bubble gum snow cone and it was plenty. the views and outdoor seating area were very well kept and nice to eat at! would most definitely recommend!!! read more

Paradise Sweets - bubble gum + pina colada regular snow cones - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Why 5 stars? Because I know there are a lot of these, but I love this one. --- --- --- What is it about the beach and ice cream shops? I don't know how we became so accustom to heating fattening dairy while out in the hot sun in our bikinis. Conventional wisdom says, "that don't make no sense," but what am I? Some kind of philosophizer? The ice cream here seems a notch above the rest. And they take credit cards, unlike many. 5 stars for you, Paradise. read more

Watta great place to stop in Pass-a-grille! For starters, they sell shave ice*. It's the real deal, even the machine was manufactured in Hawaii. They pour decent coffee, espresso and have ice cream and baked goodies. The kids will love it. As good a place as any to stop for a treat in that area. Location, location, location. 4 stars, hooray! *if you don't know, you betta axe somebody. read more

Yummy espresso shake. Nice selection of ice cream too. It's the go to place after a day at the beach.

Great place on the beach for a scoop of ice cream or a shaved ice. Coffee and candy available too, so whatever indulgence needs satisfying, Paradise Sweets has got you covered. Just steps from the beach, take a break from the heat and get yourself a nice cool treat. Plenty of seating, both indoors and out. Outdoor seating is covered and a perfect place to relax for a bit. read more

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Yummy treats! Yummy beverages and coffee in front of the beach! It was a sunny day and we had been to the beach and were looking for geocaches around. Became a bit hungry and thirsty and stopped here. There frappuccinos are glorious! read more

We were looking for an ice cream place after spending the day at Fort Desoto which is south of st. Pete's beach. Trusty Yelp pointed us to Paradise Sweets. Even though it was slightly off of the route home, we decided to check it out. So glad we did...we got there just around sunset Christmas weekend. Not crowded at all and I appreciated the marriage of coffee and ice cream this place offered. Something for the kids and adults! I tried the pass-a-chino (with toasted coconut ice cream) which is their take on a Frappuccino...so delish and refreshing...it hit the spot! Toasted coconut and salted caramel amongst the varieties available! Definitely worth the trip!!! read more

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This ice cream was THE BEST! Perfect stop on a hot day, lots of great flavors to choose from! read more

Paradise Sweets - Butterscotch Explosion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Paradise Sweets is a really good ice cream shop! They make really good smoothies and ice cream! I was there last night and got ice cream. The ice cream was amazing and I would love to get it again! I was just there today to get a fresh smoothie and we were ordering and the worker was a bit rude! My family each ask for there own smoothie and he got mad and said a bad word! I would love to back again soon! read more

Cool place on the inside! A tad bit expensive but expected that since it's a touristy area. Had a chocolate milkshake that was very good! Definitely would go back read more

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This is a little gem. Love the ice creams and the staff is super friendly. Great location. I highly recommend this place.

Paradise Sweets is truly a special place in Pass A Grille. Lots of sweets shops and coffee shops around St. Pete come and go - but I think Paradise Sweets is on 8th Avenue for the long run. The Working Cow ice cream that they serve is truly excellent. Personal favorite is Birthday Cake - vanilla ice cream with sprinkles that taste like chunks of icing, chock full of big hunks of cake. My mouth waters just thinking about it. The ONLY bad thing I can say about Paradise Sweets is that sometimes (for example, during the busy July 4th holiday) they run out of some of their best flavors of ice cream. This actually makes me happy, because it means business is booming for them. Their espresso-based drinks are truly out of this world. I am a latte MANIAC - I have had hundreds of coffee stops all around the country. The espresso beans that they use are truly top notch - and I believe the owners actually roast their own beans, every day! The espresso is carmel-y, smooth, delicious, and perfect. They have TONS of syrup options here - the toasted almond and caramel are two of my favorites. If you really want to go nuts - combine the two best things that Paradise Sweets has going for them - ice cream and espresso. Yes, that IS possible, and is, in fact, one of their specialties. Pass-a-cinos are something that I dream about all year, and crave as soon as I get to Pass-A-Grille. One of the boys who is always working at Paradise Sweets actually invented this beverage (I am sorry that I can't remember his name!) You can order ANY ice cream that they have, which is then blended with the amazing espresso and a bit of milk. Trust me - it is magical. You will never want to have a plain old frappucino again. I think one of the best combos I have had was with the cookies and cream ice cream - mmmmmm. They have a nice outside sitting area if it isn't too hot outside. They also sell lots of candy and jelly beans. I find it a nice touch that they sell locally-made jewelry, crafts, and artwork as well. Combine all of the great things that I have said about the place with the fact that Paradise Sweets is approximately 50 feet from Pass A Grille Beach.....you end up with something heavenly. read more

Paradise Sweets serves the best coffee on the beach. Period. As a certifiable coffee snob from Seattle, I am always hunting for great coffee when I travel. After wasting money on 2 other coffee shops in the area, I was about to give up on great coffee in South Pinellas until I found Paradise - literally. The owner roasts his own beans, and the result is espresso that's velvety smooth and delicious - it would hold up against any of the great micro-roasters in the Northwest. Paradise serves all the traditional coffee-house drinks, like espresso, lattes and some of their own unique blends. They also have tons of ice cream and other daytime treats. But to me, Paradise Sweets' coffee is the star. Local owners who are the kind of people you root for - passionate, dedicated, and very customer-oriented. You can even buy the beans and take them home. If I lived anywhere near St Pete, Paradise would be my daily coffee stop. However, the next best thing is sitting at home in Seattle drinking a cup of their 8th Ave Roasters Espresso. Perfect. read more

The ice cream is really good here, and they also sell candies, coffees, and other hot drinks. The ice cream brand is Working Cow, which is a locally company selling their own locally made ice cream. There's a wide variety of flavors, something for everyone, and there are fat free and sugar free flavors too. Most importantly, the ice cream is FRESH. It doesn't have a gnarly skin on it or frozen ice shards from sitting around languishing in the freezer. Staff has always been nice and more than willing to give free samples. I REALLY appreciate that they give samples on metal spoons which are then washed rather than plastic single-use spoons. Way more sea-turtle friendly, not to mention safer for all living creatures. A trip to Pass-A-Grille Beach isn't complete without a scoop of ice cream from Paradise Sweets. Watch out for the seagulls! They'll swoop right down and take your treat away! read more

A must place for me to stop by on my day at pass-a-grill beach, I usually order the toasted coconut ice cream, it like any other coconut ice cream I have ever tasted, and believe me when I say that I've tasted a lot of coconut ice cream, since I am a coconut fanatic. They also have a variety of flavor ice cream and shaved ice, plus pretty good ice coffee. read more

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Trust me, if you don't stop by Paradise Sweets for a pass-a-cino while at Pass-a-grille beach, you've missed the best part! Fresh, quality roasted espresso is blended with any flavor of ice cream you choose. That's right... espresso and ice cream. Boom! This quaint little sweets shop has vintage candy choices, yummy ice cream, fresh roasted coffee and friendly service. It simply doesn't get better than that! Stop by and enjoy the free wifi or chill out front on the gorgeous, custom painted, handmade chairs and watch the world go by while sipping your pass-a-cino. You deserve it. read more

Good ice cream. Small store with small amount of seating (8 chairs, 3 tables), but the ice cream really did feel much more high quality than any store bought ice cream I've gotten before. I got a three scoop of the black cherry, coconut, and birthday cake. The flavors were all very true to the real things. The black cherry had black cherries in it, the coconut had coconut flakes, and the birthday cake had actual cake in it. I also got to try a little of peach that my friend got and it was so yummy! Again, very true to the real thing, and also had real peach in it. Great little ice cream shop. Would definitely come back. read more

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When you fist approach, you will first notice a covered porch on your way in with a collection of chairs I've only seen in a store. Tall, bar height ones, smaller patio sized ones. It was great fun to walk through. Before we even got in the door we had struck up a conversation with a bunch of folks just hanging out. This patio makes you friendly. Eye on the prize, eye on the prize. I thought it was a bakery but to my surprise they did more. In addition to the many sweets they also had a bunch of tasty ice creams, of which I had the roasted coconut. Now I am no fan of the coconut but this was incredible! I also got a warm mocha to knock it back with and be awake enough for dinner. Overall a great little stop when you need a break from crowds and want to watch the sun set. Also check out their collection of photos when the area was first developed. read more

Parking is slightly iffy but this place is AWESOME. Best iced coffees in the area. Attentive, quick service, local beach bum feel and you can enjoy your drinks right on the beach! I have been in the area for almost a week and just discovered this place this morning -- what a shame... would have come here every single morning if I had discovered it sooner! The BEST! read more

This is the best ice cream place in Saint Petersburg! Plenty of variety, friendly staff, good pricing, cute decor and a great location right on the beach. The best part is that they make their waffle cones in house and if you're lucky they may be making them fresh to order when you go in! read more

One word: delicious!!!!! The Working Cow Salted Caramel ice cream is an absolute must!!!!! read more

Friendly staff and DELICIOUS homemade ice cream from a local business. Try the salted caramel! read more

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Cute ice cream shop right along the beach with lots of ice cream flavors and options to choose from. Always stop here when visiting Passa-grille beach read more

The girls working here are extremely nasty!!!! Entire service felt as though i was annoying them, simply by asking what the "blue hawaiin" flavor tasted like. I ordered one small shaved ice, the girl misheard and thought I said two. I saw her making the second one and reiterated that I had only ordered one. She replied rudely that she had already made it and I had to pay for both. I left upset, the ice was pure sugar and quite frankly tasted gross. I do not recommend.. read more

Cool spot to stop for ice cream on a hot day in downtown St. Pete Beach. Specifically in the Pass A Grille area, which is a fun hour or two excursion, these guys have good ice cream and friendly staff. The ice cream is locally made from Working Cow. The waffle cones were a good addition and they have iced coffee as well. read more

They were so great, this is the only place I bought a souvenir from during my trip this weekend. The ice cream and iced chai were fabulous and the service was warm and welcoming. This will be a must stop anytime I get back to St Pete Beach. read more

It's a cute sweet shoppe, located right across the street from the beach, near the very southern end of St. Pete Beach. They have all sorts of assorted candy, mostly sold by weight, a nice selection of ice cream, assorted muffins/pastries, and some pretty darned good coffee ta boot. The service is friendly. The scenery (including some outdoor seating) is right, and the prices are reasonable. A fine place to stop if you're in the area. read more

The yummy ice cream flavors and coffee kept us coming back for more during our stay! Def recommend getting the yummy Passachino! Also appreciated the friendly staff! read more

Pretty good ice cream (not soft serve) and a good selection. Nice happy staff. Reasonable prices and long hours. Beach atmosphere, as it is right across the street from the public beach at Pass A Grille. They have a few chairs out front, but nothing fancy. read more

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Good place with great ice cream! Servers are nice and kid friendly. We definitely will come back again!

As someone who enjoys ice cream, I was excited to try his place after all the glittering reviews. However, I wasn't raving like my fellow comrades. The ice cream was sickenly sweet and not the quality I'm used. I've been spoiled by the variety offered in Orlando. However, the toasted coconut flavor was delicious and the portion amount surprising. I ordered a small cup and to me it was more of a medium serving which was nice. I'd honestly go back for the toasted coconut flavor, its good. Its the only ice cream shop on the beach and I'm glad I'm there. The product was just too sweet for my tastes but I'm glad they are there to serve beach goers looking for a treat! read more

10 flavors of ice cream available and the other cooler of 10 was empty. Candy selection was very low. Not sure if we hit on an off day (likely post busy season, Oct) but the customer service was nonexistent as well. It was ok overall but it's not likely we'd return under almost any circumstances as we got there and also realized we had a similar experience about 5 years back. read more

We stop in every time we go to Pass a Grille. The hardest part is deciding whether to go with the Salted Caramel (which is so good it's a bit offensive) or try something else, just for variety. Their shakes are yummy, as is the "pass a chino." Lines can get a bit long, but it's worth the wait. Friendly staff, and the best location in the world. Love! read more

The establishment was dirty and the staff was not very welcoming to kids. As a result, I did not tip and will not give them any additional business. I would rather do without ice cream than patronize such an establishment. If possible, I would post 0 stars! Evidently they do not need the patronage of senior citizens either. My neighbor reported being in the store as a van from a retirement community pulled to the curb. The employee's comment was, "Oh no, here these people come again." I would think all business is appreciated and welcomed, but apparently that is not the case. read more

Excellent stop for iced coffee in the morning! It is brewed fresh and there are many flavors for syrups. I recommend the sugar-free caramel. They also sell ice cream, candy, and pastries. Service was wonderful and there is seating inside and out. I will definitely be craving that coffee for a while! read more

love it! they have a lot of variety and good quality food/drink. nice environment and staff. good location: right across the street from the beach. read more

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