Some of our favorite ice cream around - our family and my sister-in-law's family as well. Bourbon vanilla with cinnamon is maybe my favorite flavor combination. Nice people and I feel the portions are generous for what you choose, meaning the cup or cone size is filled generously. Pretty typical pricing, although definitely not the priciest. I'd say fair pricing for how great the ice cream is and how they load up whatever size you choose. Highly recommended. read more

A pretty good and very cute option for an ice cream place. I love that they make all of their own ice creams and have a variety of pretty fun flavors, but also have some normal ones as well. They also have non-dairy flavors and shaved ice too which I thought was a great addition for those who may not want ice cream. read more

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Great homemade style ice cream. They also do UTD discounts in you are a student or staff. Staff here is GREAT. Literally they hire the most bubbly and smiley people ever. Feels like home. Also the exterior area has nice tables to sit outside, perfect date vibes. All their ice cream flavors are yummy, never too sweet. read more

I need to write a poem about the scoop of Lemon Vanilla I enjoyed at Sweet Firefly, but I'm crap at writing poems. Let's just say it was amazing. Lightly lemon. Lightly vanilla. Altogether tasty, slightly sweet and not too rich. It was the most perfectly perfect lemon vanilla anything I've ever had and now I want another scoop. As for the husband, he'd tell you the peach cobbler and bourbon vanilla are both delicious too. And what was cool was getting a half scoop of each for the nice price of a single scoop. How can you not be happy here? read more

Sweet Firefly - Lemon vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Came here on short notice with my sweetheart today, and boy was it a treat! Picture this it's a slightly cold overcast day out so naturally I thought what better thing to do than go get some ice cream. Jokes aside when we arrived on the scene the strip was quiet, and there wasn't really anyone around so we had quite the peaceful entrance. We walk in and are immediately greeted by a man who served us with an easy going presence coinciding well with the overall warm & cozy atmosphere of the shop and he got us taken care of right away. Within just a few minutes we received our ice cream, checked out, and were back in the car enjoying our cream. I got my lady a cone with "Mango Sorbet" & "Bourbon Vanilla" and likewise I got a cone but with "Sea Salt Caramel" & "Kooky Monster" I tried some of hers, she tried some of mine. Let me just say the flavors were incredible, and although i'm not one to eat ice cream all that much I can say with great certainty that this was some of the best ice cream i've ever had in my life from temperature to texture to even the sweetness it was all on point and i'll definitely be back to try other flavors! read more

Sweet Firefly - Sea Salt Caramel & Kooky Monster Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream, and that's basically the same thing. You're money buys a lot of happiness here! Their ice cream is seriously fantastic! My favorite flavors: Bourbon Vanilla - just what it abounds like Kookie Monster - soft-batch chocolate chip cookies in blue vanilla ice cream - a signature treat Mint Oreo - puts mint chip to shame There are so many more to chose from, and everyone has different favorites! read more

Lots of flavors to pick from and fast service so you aren't melting and are cooling down with their delicious ice cream! Make sure to go at the right time or else you will be standing in line behind someone else because they're a busy busy store! read more

I've heard and read about this place and today was my day. It did not disappoint even if I had to eat in my car. I got the ice cream Sammy with coffee ice cream. The chorale sponge cake was perfect texture and flavor. My ice cream middle was delicious. read more

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Great place. Great ice cream. Unfortunately they won't sell a smaller portion (child size) to an adult. Being borderline diabetic and needing to lose weight I shouldn't indulge at all (and I didn't), but I'd rather have a taste than be tempted to eat a full size scoop. Yeah, it's my problem, not theirs. But would they have more customers if... oh never mind. It's good. Try some! read more

Sweet Firefly - Yum! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

One of my favorite ice cream places in all of DFW. Kind of tucked away in Richardson, but when I am even relatively close, my car seems to want to head that way. Definitely good ice cream. read more

This is one of those places that you will crave and be willing to drive across town for. We drive here from Rowlett whenever we want homemade ice cream. I love that they make snowballs which are similar to the shaved ice treats that are served in Hawaii. It's a layer of shaved ice with your choice of flavoring and then a layer of homemade ice cream. It's absolutely delicious! Each day the ice cream flavors change because they're all homemade. Two of today's flavors were Chocolate Orange and Wild Berry. It's always so hard to choose. They now have a walk up window so you can see the selection of ice creams and order at the window. There is seating outside and a park like area with benches just across the way. Give them a try and let's keep this local business going strong! read more

Sweet Firefly - It's like I'm in Hawaii! Snowball : shaved ice and ice cream layered together. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Such ridiculously good ice cream. I cannot say which flavor is my favorite because each one is such a burst of sweet happy, happy, joy, joy! I love that it's right next to Shady's because Sweet Firefly is seriously the perfect compliment after having a juicy burger. Beware: massive food coma! read more

This place was nice. I had the beery ice cream with strawberry shaved ice that taste like cherry flavor. It was good but I was a little thrown off by the flavor. The area is absolutely beautiful. It's so quaint and romantic. I'll definitely go back and order something different to give the place a chance. Until next time.. read more

Sweet Firefly is my one and only go-to for delicious ice cream. I absolutely love the texture and flavors they offer each time. I especially come back for their bourbon vanilla, honey lavender, and sorbets. You can get it in a cone or cup! They even offer snow cones (I haven't personally had those yet because I'm not a fan of snow cones) but I am sure it is as delicious. All their ice creams are store-made. They have seasonal flavors as well as ones that they have consistently. FYI, they do half-scoops, so you can pick 2 flavors for sweet mama, 4 flavors for sweet daddy etc. There's really nothing I can say against Sweet Firefly. It is a perfect little shop that have won over my heart. I come here anytime I'm craving some gourmet ice cream and I'm more than satiated each time. Sometimes during their busy hours/days, seating is pretty limited and it might become cramped up inside the store with long lines and customers. Thankfully, there is a really beautiful "mini-park" area just across the lot with more space and benches under the shade of trees and lights that are lit up at night. So, bring your family! Bring your friends!! Sweet Firefly won't disappoint :-) read more

Sweet Firefly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Some of the best shaved ice we have ever had!!! And with the ice cream in it,delicious Family can't get enough!!!! read more

They rightfully added the word "Gourmet" to their store name. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed all the flavors we purchased from them and highly recommend giving this place a chance! A few of my family members are super picky and even they were absolutely taken by the flavor and freshness of their ice cream. The taste was truly AMAZING! We will certainly be back!!! read more

Sweet Firefly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Extremely hipster ice cream place! Despite the heavy dose of pre-yuppies, the ice cream is worth walking thru the tall grass of granola raised, organic cotton wearing play groups. Kid friendly seating, friendly service, and super clean serving area are all part of the wholesome experience. read more

Sweet Firefly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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This is a small but adorable ice cream shop located in (the highland park of Richardson) a retail strip. There is a little bench outside and a few small tables inside of where you can enjoy your ice cream. Just across the parking lot there is a little area that kids can be seen playing while Mom's chat nearby. read more

Best ice cream I've ever had in my life & sweetest staff!!! If you've never tried it today is a good day for you to start. read more

Sweet Firefly - Off menu ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Tried it for the first time after finding on Yelp, and it was so tasty, fluffy, creamy, and overall just the perfect ice cream. My new DFW #1. read more

My absolute favorite ice cream place! I have never had a bad experience here, whether that's regarding the lines, service, or ice cream. It is definitely a community favorite so you can expect long lines during prime dessert hours but even with long lines, I've never had to wait very long! They're service is not only efficient and productive, but extremely friendly. The cream may be ice cold, but the greetings sure are warm!! Now the ice cream itself. Goodness. It's soft, creamy, smooth, and everything you want ice cream to be. They also have super unique flavors here and I love every single one of them. I was hesitant/doubtful at first, but no matter how unique the flavor, they always make it work! What I also love is the portion size you get. Most other gourmet ice cream places give such small scoops, but Sweet Firefly certainly gives what you pay for. I'm a big boy and sometimes the small suffices! I would highly highly recommend the Honey Lavender. I love to get this with Bourbon Vanilla or Beltline Berry. Perfect combination. You can ask for samples too! read more

Sweet Firefly - Honey lavender and bourbon vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Best ice cream, hands down!!! If you want to taste WONDERFUL, go here! Great, passionate owner who really cares about her employees and customers... Support this ice cream oasis read more

My favorite local ice cream shop! Compliments: They have so many yummy homemade flavors. My ultimate favorite flavor is their birthday cake - it has sprinkles and vanilla cake chunks! Other flavors that are absolutely delightful are bourbon vanilla, kooky monster, beltline berry, and lemon vanilla. I've never tried their cones, but they look fresh. Complaints: They rotate flavors so some flavors may not be available on certain days. Not a lot of seats and space. Sweet Firefly can get packed around nighttime and weekends and it's an impossible mission to find even standing space. read more

Sweet Firefly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Amazing unique gem . Best ice cream in town. Community oriented owners . Support this great gourmet shop

I love the window service & how close it is to my home. I'm anemic & I constantly crave ice but have some very sensitive / bad teeth I can't afford to fix at the moment- their ice is excellent! So easy to chew & help with cravings. They have great flavors & the tigers blood is on point! Sometimes I go with just plain ice to share with my toddler but even that's exquisite! 10/10 if they aren't open I drive all the way to Plano to the next sno own place but I prefer one close by like this. Awesome customer service they're so kind and always smiling. read more

Sweet Firefly - Tigers blood, grape & plain Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Good for an ice cream stop. However, their flavors are pretty plain. It's in a good location but not the same as Henry's or Tongue in cheek. Their ice cream cakes were good though. read more

Just discovered this place after finding out it's only 5 minutes away from where I work!! THANK GOD!! They have ice cream, candy, chocolate, toffee, coffee, ice cream with coffee, and the list just keeps going on... Service: You are greeted right when you walk in, are given samples upon request, and are given your purchase right away! 4/5 Ambiance: super colorful/playful/inviting vibe with quotes and ice cream pics decorated throughout. There are a few tables on the side perfect for small groups. Food: I ordered the Kookie monster ice cream on a cone (the server warned me my mouth would turn blue, but obv didn't care) and it was freakin delicious!! The cookie portion was actually like a cookie cake texture instead of cookie dough like most places which mixed well with the soft ice cream. Also, make sure to try the lavendar honey ice cream..so different but so good!! 5/5 I can't wait to try everything else here!! read more

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My favorite ice cream place! Everything I tried was good but my fav flavors are sea salt and coffee toffee crunch. I drive down from McKinney all the way to Richardson for this treat. So far... none like Sweet Firefly!! read more

Brought my sister here for an afternoon ice cream treat and was pleasantly surprised but the wide range of flavors and creaminess of their ice cream. We got mint chocolate chip and sea salt caramel, both of which were light and creamy and delicious! They have a small sitting area inside and also this wooden bench outside for when the weather is nice! Would love to see more outdoor seating if they can find space! Will definitely be here again to try more of their flavors, which change seasonally too which is cool! Wasn't too busy in the afternoon but Ive seen it be super busy at night! read more

Sweet Firefly - Mint chocolate chip and sea salt caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

So yummy and so cute! It's a small little ice cream shop but feels very open inside! They have flavors you won't find in the grocery store or at a chain ice cream spot. The raspberry sorbet was so yummy! The beltline berry was this yummy berry flavor but also creamy! It had chunks of dark chocolate in it too. The snowcone my girlfriend had was delicious! So much flavor! The ice was finely shaved. We both loved what we ordered and the prices are not bad. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stop by to see what new flavors they have. read more

Sweet Firefly - Tigers blood snowcone and double scoop-- raspberry sorbet + belt line berry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I just visited this place and it was one of the nicest experiences I've ever had at an ice cream shop. Honestly, interacting with the staff reminded me how much I loved local businesses and fueled my passion to continue supporting them. Immediately upon walking in, my friends and I were greeted by the owner and an employee. They were both so welcoming and patient with us as we figured out which flavor we wanted and they gave us their recommendations. I tried the Oreo Crunch, Coffee Crunch, Sea Salt Caramel, and Mango Sorbet and they were all so good I couldn't decide! I ended up getting a sweet daddy (two scoops), with Oreo Crunch and Coffee Crunch. Their Oreo is better than your average cookies n cream flavor because the ice cream has real Oreos blended in to the cream rather than a vanilla ice cream with Oreos inside it! I highly recommend you try that one out if you ever stop on by. They also have snowcones if you aren't in the mood for ice cream too. Again, thank you for a wonderful first visit Sweet Firefly, it sure won't be my last visit! :) read more

This is our go to ice cream store for DELICIOUS flavors. I get the Sweet Mama size in a cup with a waffle cone on top. YUM! The staff is always professional and friendly. Try it and enjoy a walk around the patio lighted courtyard with your ice cream. It's a fun family or date night stop. You'll be glad you did! read more

Cutest Little Ice Cream Shop in a Darling Shopping Center! Hands Down the Best Ice Cream I've Ever Tasted!!!! Bourbon Vanilla is Their Signature Favor & My Fave! Don't Get Me Wrong, There's NOT a Bad Choice When Comes to Sweet Firefly Ice Cream! Friendly Customer Service Too. We Have Served Sweet Firefly at Our HOA Dinners and They Were a Huge Win. Anggie was Terrific to Work with and Made our HOA Event a Success! Thanks Sweet Firefly for Being the Gem of Richardson! read more

Sweet Firefly - Bourbon Vanilla & Chocolate! Mmmmmm - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Yum! Love this place for ice cream in the Richardson area. Lavender honey and coffee toffee crunch are my favorites. Service is always great every time I go. Super cute shop and plaza outside to hang out at. Definitely check it out! read more

"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that's kind of the same thing." Sweet firefly is a locally owned gourmet ice cream, candies, shaved ice and coffee. It's tugged inside a small plaza in Richardson, where Frankie's and Pearl Cup are. I found this place thanks to our yelp weekly newsletter last summer. I can't believe it's down the street from me, and I didn't know about it. I'm a little sad to say their vanilla ice cream is better than Henry's. I love Henry's with all my heart, but the vanilla here is really is the best. The owners are very proud of their bourbon vanilla, which is really good also. But I like the regular vanilla better, because it isn't too sweet. The texture is so creamy and perfect. Their scoop is actually very generous for a small size. My nephew and niece had the cookie monster and they loved it. They also shared a cotton candy shaved ice, which was good too. The ice was surprisingly smooth and fine. I met one of the owners, and she was sweet and helpful. I'm not sure how often they rotate the flavors, but I want to try them all. I highly recommend this place to ice cream lovers or not. Tip: Get a stamp card if you know you're coming back for more. Free ice cream after 10 stamps. yea yuh!! read more

Sweet Firefly is a cute, quaint ice cream shop that focuses on high quality ice cream. It's a great independent shop where you can tell the product is made with lots of love and care. My Overall Rating - 4 1/2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Sweet Firefly is similar to most ice cream shops. There's a counter with favors to choose from along with a few tables in the front. There's also a private room in the back that can be used for private parties. They also have boxes with random toys that kids love to play with. Although it's a bit narrow and can be confusing with crowds, the positives outweigh the negative. 1 Star. Service - Excellent. The owner was there on our visit, and I could tell how passionate she was in her product. The staff was excellent in getting our scoops and orders in. Plus, she let our large party to sit in the private room in the back. Excellent all around. 1 Star. Food - The ice cream was great, and super creamy. It reminded me a lot of Henry's in Plano. The Bourbon Vanilla had more of a butterscotch flavor, but was good. The Cookie Monster was a big hit. It was a sweet, cookie monster blue ice cream with chunks of cookies (of course). The cookies had a great texture too, not to hard and not soggy either. The best flavor was the coffee with chocolate & toffee, which was even better than Ben & Jerry's. While I didn't have the shaved ice, my fellow Yelp mates said it was just ok, and that they wished it had ice cream. Again, the ice cream rules here. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes! I selfishly wish they were in Dallas or closer to where I live. Richardson/Plano isn't closed, but I like Henry's, there's no doubt I would come back when I'm in the area. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

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We enjoy ourselves every single time we go here and have an amazing experience. Everyone who works here is cheerful and joyful all the time and most pleasant. And of course, above all, the ice cream is impeccably delicious. We've been here quite a few times since Covid because their approach to precautions is absolute perfection, they switched the whole door to a to go option and I feel very safe. They have markers on the concrete outside to promote distancing and separate windows for ordering and picking up. read more

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Great ice-cream!! Its creamy and flavorful. Tied for us with Tongue in Cheek in Richsrdson. If you havent been toure missing out!

This place is really cute & the ice cream tastes good enough. I got cookies n cream and the SO got mint chocolate chip in a cone. My scoop was pretty small and fit in one of those styrofoam sauce cups for $3.50, while a double scoop in a cone is $5. The price seems a little steep to me and doesn't really taste much better than your run-of-the-mill chain. But hey, I've been spoiled by Braum's my whole life. read more

Sweet Firefly - sweet mama- cookies n cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I'm not sure what's the appeal of this place. It's a nice little ice cream shop in a nice little shopping strip in Richardson. I came to sample and order sorbets, since I was in the mood for something light. I tried the mango, raspberry and bellini sorbets. The raspberry sorbet doesn't have much raspberry flavor, much to my surprise. The mango and the bellini were better choices. But even then, they both tasted artificially sweetened, or flavored with syrup, instead of natural fruit ingredients. In light of this, I can't really recommend this ice cream shop. Maybe the milk-based ice cream flavors are better than the sorbets, since it may be harder to taste the syrup flavors. I looked for other reasons to return - the candies are cute. The hot chocolate might be good, as it's offered only in winter months. The coffee is just brewed drip coffee. But yeah, nothing really called out to me. It's a better place for kids, maybe, who would enjoy shoving artificial sugars into their mouth. Maybe I'll try the hot chocolate one day. NOTE: It's also cool to see they offer New Orleans-styled shaved ice. Basically, it's shaved ice mixed with ice cream, but topped with flavored syrup (see what I mean?) read more

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