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Best Ice Cream & Dessert Shops in Kissimmee & Orlando: A Local's Guide
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items Central Florida has a serious sweet tooth, and after years of chasing the best scoops, cookies, and treats around Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Orlando, these are the dessert spots my family can't stay away from. From homemade ice cream and Italian ice t...
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These adorable cone-shaped stands are a Central Florida institution. Soft serve, sundaes, and slushies that hit the spot on a hot Kissimmee afternoon — a kid favorite for good reason.
Twistee Treat (Kissimmee)
Gelati — layers of Italian ice and creamy custard — is the move here. Refreshing, not too heavy, and there are dozens of flavors. My kids beg to stop every time we drive past.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
A true Orlando favorite making small-batch ice cream with local ingredients. The waffle cones are made fresh and the seasonal flavors are always worth the drive into the city.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream (Orlando)
Those half-pound cookies are the stuff of Orlando legend — worth every minute of the wait. The original chocolate chip and rotating monthly flavors are unreal. Get there early or expect a line.
Gideon's Bakehouse
Gourmet brioche doughnuts that are worth the splurge. The brown butter & salt and seasonal specials are next-level, and the coffee is excellent too. A perfect weekend treat.
The Salty Donut
Southern-style scratch bakery famous for towering layer cakes, pies, and the best banana pudding around. Go for brunch and you won't leave without a slice of something for later.
Se7en Bites (Orlando)
The rotating weekly menu keeps it fun — those giant warm cookies are perfect for sharing (or not). Great for grabbing a sweet box on the way home in Kissimmee.
Crumbl Cookies (Kissimmee)
Filipino-inspired soft serve with ube, halo-halo, and flavors you won't find anywhere else in Orlando. As beautiful as it is delicious — a fun, unique stop on Mills Ave.
Sampaguita Ice Cream
A gelato-style frozen custard and Italian ice combo (the Gelati) that's a Poinciana-area summer staple. Right on Cypress Pkwy, it's our go-to for a quick cool-down after the park.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Over-the-top doughnuts at Universal CityWalk — no park ticket needed to grab a box. The colorful, wild creations are a hit with the kids and make a fun stop on an Orlando outing.
Voodoo Doughnut
Small-batch artisan ice cream in downtown Orlando with tons of dairy-free options. The house-made waffle cones and creative flavors make it a standout — great after dinner downtown.
The Greenery Creamery
Chewy, ring-shaped mochi doughnuts in flavors you have to try to believe. Light and fun, they're totally different from a regular doughnut — my kids think they're the coolest treat in town.
Mochinut (Orlando)
Hand-paddled fudge, caramel apples, and original-recipe ice cream right at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee. The smell of waffle cones hits you at the door — a perfect after-dinner stop.
Kilwins Ice Cream & Fudge (Kissimmee)
Rich, dense frozen custard made fresh all day — the Jackhammer (custard with a hole drilled and filled with toppings) is a must. Drive-thru makes it easy on a hot Florida night.
Andy's Frozen Custard