It could not be any less than 5 stars for Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's. I indulged in a Chocolate Fudge Brownie cone. Excellent! There is a donation basket(not a tip basket) as Ben and Jerry's always picks a charity to help. This year it's Second Heart Homes. This charity build permanent homes for people who are unhoused in the Sarasota area. As I sat outside the shop, I was completely surprised at the number of people who said "no thanks" for FREE Ben and Jerry's cone! It's great ice cream. read more

Ben & Jerry's - A wall inside the shop showing some of the Ben and Jerry flavors. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Very little seating but who wants to sit when there's a whole circle to walk around? Keep in mind, some stores will say no ice cream or drinks! Ice cream came out quick. It was perfect for a summer day. No complaints. There's a public bathroom in the back. Place seemed clean to me. read more

Ben & Jerry's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Free cone day!!!! So happy we were close to a Ben&Jerry scoop shop. It was very busy but there was no line at all. A lot of staff, all with a big smile. I had a sugar cone with my favorite ice cream: Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz. As always just wonderful. This B&J supported Second Heart Homes, a non profit in Sarasota, FL, that provides housing and critical support services to homeless adults with mental illnesses in Sarasota and Manatee counties. read more

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If you love Ben and Jerry's ice cream this is the place for you. This premier ice cream parlor is located right on st Armand's circle in Sarasota. The store has a clean and fresh ambiance to it and one of the highlights is that you can try the different flavors of ice cream before you buy. The people who work there are friendly and seem to be enjoying themselves. This place is especially popular with kids and families. There is stiff competition for ice cream on the circle, and while this is not my favorite, I do appreciate it being there. read more

Delicious ice cream We like ice cream, and with our granddaughter visiting we have a great excuse to made ice cream runs, this time to St Armands. We stopped in last night at Ben & Jerry's, one of our favorite places. A short line gave us just enough time to decide what to get, for me their Cherry Garcia. This iconic flavor, which I don't often get, really was a winner for me this time. The helpful ice cream scoopers did well keeping the line moving. The indoor sitting area has only a few tables and was kind of a mess for our visit. Most people get their treat and head outside anyway. The pipped music was also loud last night, perhaps because there was a family of playing for tips musicians(?) making noise just outside their door. read more

Stopped in to Ben & Jerry's on St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota on a Monday night. Not busy as it was almost closing. I tried a handful of flavors. They were just all okay to me. Finally tried the butterscotch which is one I never have and it was my scoop of choice. I really don't have a love for Ben and Jerry's. I go back but def not a fav. The one I picked, I did like the chunks of stuff in it. I've been to Ben and Jerry's in Clearwater and Tampa and Same thing. Meh. Area has tables inside. I don't remember about outside but there's tons of benches around the Circle. I say pass but to me the options were better than Kilwins. read more

Savannah, Joe & Yeeun took great care of us right at closing. We really wanted ice cream and they delivered with beautiful spirits. Very thankful and highly recommend this location. Not to mention the suggestion from Savannah was so delicious read more

Ben & Jerry's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Prices are far too expensive for what you get $18 for two small ice cream cones - never again

A hot fudge sundae usually includes hot fudge, a couple of generous scoops of ice-cream, and whipped cream. At this St Armand's Circle location, that didn't prove to be true. The sundae was described as hot fudge (both on the menu on the wall and on the receipt), but in fact, there was no hot fudge - merely chocolate syrup. Then to make matters worse, the two scoops of ice cream were decidedly small - for for $9.61 + tax ($10.28 total) one would expect generous scoops. But at this particular Ben & Jerry's, the hot fudge sundae was an expensive disappointment. Despite having Ben & Jerry's standard ice-cream, this sundae was both a poor value and a case of bait-and-switch ... leaving this reviewer frustrated and angry. read more

This was my first and last time experiencing a cone at Ben and Jerry's. The ice cream was amazing and delicious but also very expensive. $17 for two cones! Ekk! I'll stick to buying my pint at the grocery store thank you very much. The service was extremely slow. I'm glad they were enforcing the mask wearing but there was no social distancing in their tiny store. We were on top of one another and it wouldn't be such a problem if the employees were just moving people through the line faster. read more

Ben and Jerry's is one of the great ice cream companies. This location was great. The staff went out of their way to accommodate for my friend. Stop by for ice cream here! read more

Ice cream is 5 stars. The service is 2 stars. Soo slow. There were 3 people at the counter and they move sooo slow. My boyfriend got a shake and I had already finished my large ice cream cone by the time he got his shake. They need faster workers. The line was also out the door. How slow can they be???!! read more

Absolutely love this location!! A must do whenever I visit St. Armands. Once you go inside, you are immersed in the delightful aroma of waffle cones and chocolate... it smells absolutely AMAZING!! The line was long the times I have been, but it moves super fast. The workers are efficient and so friendly. I really appreciate how they offer dairy free ice cream, it still is so rare to find today in other ice cream stores. Not only do they offer it, but it is also so delicious, and the flavor and consistency is that of normal ice cream. Only took off one star because it is a bit pricey. However, I will pay the price because it is a dairy free treat that I love. Wish they had a shop closer to my house!! read more

Ben & Jerry's - dairy free ice cream!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I visited this amazing Ben & Jerry's yesterday, Oct 4th, with my 4 children. The ice cream and milk shakes were amazing and the service was top notch! and to make it even better, they gave us our entire order for Free! They said they were giving back to the community that suffered Hurricane Ian. LOVE THIS PLACE EVEN MORE NOW! We drove up from Ft myers to escape the craziness and their kindness meant the world to us. We had just waited in line at Kilwins and as we approached the counter to order, they said it would be cash only which was a bummer + no operating atm near by. They said we could not Venmo them or anything and they couldn't fill our order:( So we tried our luck at Ben & Jerry's which we were so happy to find and not only did they say they took credit cards but that the ice cream was free. My children and I are converted for life!!. Will be making Ben & Jerry's our go to ice cream spot go forward! Thank you to the lovely, caring and generous people at this Ben and Jerry's! This may feel like a small thing to you but it meant so much to us read more

It's spring break and what better way to celebrate than with ice cream! Kilwins is the go to on St Arms Circle but the line was way too long so Ben and Jerry's it was. The ice cream was good by the service was rush and felt discriminatory. We were ask our order then they lost patience out the gate as my niece is soft spoken, especially hard with a mask. The pushed us down the line and proceeded with two other groups, almost forgetting my sons order! We ask three times about it and the plastic dividers might as well have been a wall. I very disappointed with service, disorganized, but frankly felt like a prejudice move on the staffs part. Take one order per station setup and then proceed with checkout. read more

Ben & Jerry's - Americon dream ... or was it - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great ice cream and service in a beautiful town. So much fun to sit and watch and listen to live music! Love this ice cream place but a little pricey. read more

Ben & Jerry's is always on point! Love this location and how friendly the staff is. The variety of flavors is unbelievable! I tried a few different flavors and finally settled on the chocolate fudge brownie on a cone. Since it was only 1 scoop they charged me for a kids cone which was a nice surprise. With all the options for ice cream in St. Arman's Circle, Ben & Jerry's definitely is the top choice! read more

Go a waffle cone...halfway through found a long hair baked into the waffle cone...disgusting...had to throw it away. Went back next night to complain...man at the door was an ass...wanted me to produce a receipt...who keeps a receipt for an ice cream cone???? (Although it was almost as expensive as my dinner!). $8.72 for an ice cream cone...highway robbery. Anyway...man treated me like i was a liar...said he didn't remember me...never said so sorry...never offered to make it right...nothing. Terrible, terrible customer service. Said i should have brought it back that night....i was half way home...guess i should've turned around and went back. Anyway.......Don't go there read more

YUMMO!!!! After stopping off at Kilwin's Michael wanted a sweets treat for himself. We cruised on into Ben & Jerry's. I'm bummed they aren't in more places. Anyway he had the coconut seven layer bar ice cream in a chocolate dipped waffle come. He also ordered a latte. Just FYI if you want sweeteners you have to ask them for them. They have them, but they keep them behind the counter. They weren't super busy while we were there, but for being such a touristy spot I must say the employees were very friendly and patient with us. There isn't a lot of space inside though so on a busy day or night I could definitely tell they get crowded. In addition to the ice cream and treats, they also have a variety of Ben & Jerry's souvenirs if you are so inclined. read more

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I swear, this is what heaven smells like. Waffle cones. If they only gave you a free puppy with every scoop. You know their ice cream is outstanding...you don't need me to tell you that. What you may not know, is how amazing their service is. We were on a week-long vacation, and came in almost every night (don't judge me, I was on vacation). No matter how busy they were, the ladies were smiling, pleasant, and quick. Here..have a tip! They were offering tastes, options, etc. I love a business that employs happy people. It makes me want to go back again and again. TAKE MY MONEY!!! BTW, if you are lactose intolerant, they offer non-dairy ice cream, which was amazing for my daughter who can't eat dairy. She felt like a regular kid in an ice cream parlor for once in her life. B&J...I dig you. read more

Food: Hello, dairy-free ice cream! Vegans, rejoice! They have the peanut butter and cookies flavor available at this location. They also offer comes and toppings, but be sure to ask for vegan friendly options. I just had a cup by itself. Three sizes to choose from, and the child size was more than filling for me. Delicious. I wish they had more dairy-free options, but having one is a great start. Service: Very friendly and quick. Ambiance: Hip, light, family-friendly. They play hits from the 60s and the decor is adorable, hippie flare. read more

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My kids said the ice cream was delicious.... I'm glad it was because I paid $25 for 3 ice cream cones. Each cone was one scoop. I guess you pay for the brand. The customer service wasn't that great. There are other places near by to get ice cream. I recommend those. read more

Great location and always great customer service! We love stopping by every time we're in the Sarasota area as my husband and I are both Ben & Jerry fans! Nothing better than a vacation at the beach, to end with a sweet treat at Ben & Jerry's! Always clean location, quick & attentive service, and a smile from everyone who tends to you. Will be back again soon! read more

Love love Love Ben&Jerry icecream!!! Some really tasty choises!! A little bit for everyone. especially in a great location like St Armands!!! Love this area!!! read more

Is Ben & Jerry's ice cream any good? Since my taste buds are in fine condition I will make that a resounding YES! MMMMMMM mmmmmm. Their flavors are not your run of the mill vanilla or chocolate. There is always something new to try on your next visit. Give me three scoops, please. What could be better than ice cream after a day at one of Sarasota's beautiful beaches? read more

Amazing ice cream! We always buy the pint-sized Ben & Jerry's ice cream at the grocery store, but we decided to go here after dinner last night. The place is very cutely decorated and the staff are very friendly. I had the Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream which was so DELICIOUS! I wish it wasn't seasonal. My boyfriend had the Candy Bar flavor which was also extremely good. I really think Ben & Jerry's ice cream really is the best of the best. Definitely recommend! read more

Let me just say: Oh my my! This was a dream come true. I ordered a banana split with my choice or 3 different scoops of ice cream. I chose 2 scoops of Strawberry and one scoop of the Tonight dough. I was fat and full afterwards but it was worth it. read more

People Perching Great location to sit, take a break, enjoy some ice cream and people watch! It is your typical Ben and Jerry's, small indoor seating area, good service, great ice cream. But the draw, in my opinion, are the plethora of outdoor benches and great Sarasota weather. read more

Very, very expensive (paid $15 for 1 scoop of ice creme on the cone and one milk shake). Milk shake is not thick at all, tastes like cold sweet milk, definitely not a good shake. Also, you get a vibe of a big mainstream store. If you want great ice cream, make an effort to stroll a few blocks and visit BIG OLAF CREAMERY - their ice cream is made locally and way cheaper. And tastes better too. read more

Nice location, clean shop with great staff. Parking in the area can be a challenge, especially during "season", but for a B&J this scoop shop hits the mark. I'm from VT and grew up near the factory, we travel a lot and for fun find B & J's on our travels. It's always nice to see how different each one is, while staying true to the company core values and message. Lots of flavor options, many cone choices and the waffle cones are baked on site!! read more

I appreciate their effort in social distancing and keeping the line organized. Although I couldn't believe the amount that two "large" ice cream scoops were. Almost 17.00, i would have went to the store and got my own pint of it for way almost half the price. read more

You can smell the waffle cones slyly lurking into the neighboring stores! We ordered a small chocolate dipped cone with one scoop and a large 9oz cup, totaling $12. It was good for the kiddos to enjoy. Inside was clean, workers were nice and offered us free sprinkles without having to redeem any coupons! read more

Love this location and how late they stay open! Love dairy free options, always so good!

So glad Ben & Jerry's shops starting carrying their non-dairy vegan ice creams as well!

The staff was amazing and friendly but the non dairy ice creams tasted like water. If you're going to charge $5 for a small, at least put some sugar in it. read more

Today I had the unfortunate occurrence of having my grandfather once again commenting on my weight, larger size, and appearance. While on vacation in Sarasota, we had an hour before our flight was to leave so we drove around to a place called St. Armand's key. There are a lot of cute little overpriced boutiques and fancy restaurants with a beach nearby. So we were driving around and I wanted to stop at a favorite place of mine, Ben & Jerry's for a cone of ice cream. Now as innocent as that is my aunt who was driving knew what might happen if I ask so she warned me but told me to go ahead and ask and we'd go if it was okay with my grandfather. I came to terms with asking because I knew how much his comments hurt but I thought he had matured considering the last occasion. During a family gathering he told me to pull up my shirt and let them see how fat I was because I had been enjoying my food. The entire family got very upset at him and I started crying and it hurt my self esteem for years. My grandfather breathed in very quickly and said "Oh sure, that's fine. But you can only get a small considering how much you need to watch your figure." And before I knew it I was out of the car and hastily walking towards Ben & Jerry's. I walked in and was rather upset. I looked up to the girl behind the counter and was about to tell her that I just needed a minute but what came out was "I need a minute to cool down, I was just told I needed to get a small because I need to watch my figure and yeah I'm kinda heated about it." The girl had on a blue knit beanie holding back curly brown hair. She immediately had a face of distaste. "Woah, that is entirely just- woah, so inappropriate." I nodded and told her I agreed. She went on to say "Okay well you look amazing and you should just get like the largest size now." I laughed and said I should but it was much too big for me. I ordered and while she made my cone I picked up a little blue 2$ bracelet to add to my order. When I got to the cash register she said the bracelet was a gift and only charged me for the ice cream and herself for the bracelet. Although it was just a little bracelet, and wasn't much at all, the one little act made my day entirely better. So Dear Ben & Jerry's of Sarasota worker with the brown hair and blue beanie, thank you. Your act of kindness made my day entirely better and every time now I look at my bracelet I'll smile and remember you and your kind words. Thank you so much, my self esteem has taken so many blows like this one but you kept it from causing damage. :) read more

I love their ice cream and the many options we have to choose from. I love it even more in their waffle cone when its crunchy and fresh made. Soooooo Good!!! Unfortunately, the last one I had was far from being fresh and it was a big disappointment. It was at the store in the Universal studios, FL. I wish they had more stores though. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I recommend this place to all my friends and family. I love their lemonade flavor. My family also loves this place and the customer service is awesome very welcoming. read more

Great ice cream and allergy friendly. They used new tubs and a clean scoop, thanks!

Ben and Jerry, you are always a sure thing! How do you keep coming up with new flavors (eg Cookies and milk) that never seem to fail? Amazing! I'm glad you're around here for when we need our ice cream fix. read more