Stopped in for a little sweet treat and was pleasantly surprised with big smiles and customer service. The two gals working seemed to love their job and what they did. Unfortunately that is not the norm nowadays. I tried a few flavors but was sold after sampling the oatmeal cream pie ice cream. It was sweet, divine and really just hit the spot paired with the waffle cone. read more

Bright Ice - Oatmeal Pie Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Bright Ice Ice Cream definitely deserves all five stars! The lady working there was so patient and kind -- she let me sample several flavors since it was my first time visiting (and I couldn't decide because everything looked amazing!). The ice cream was absolutely delicious, and I loved that they had so many vegan and non-dairy options. As someone who's lactose intolerant (but still can't resist dairy sometimes because, come on, it's ice cream!), it was such a treat to have so many choices. I ended up going with the strawberry -- so fresh and creamy! My daughter got the salted caramel and warm vanilla, and she was obsessed. The salted caramel definitely stole both our hearts. It was also a cute setup to sit and relax with both indoor and outdoor seating. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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Yum! Delicious ice cream, cool flavors, homemade waffle cones. Sign me up. A bonus here was all the coffee options too- I'm a sucker for an affogato. They had a huge line but managed it well and without stress. Would recommend! read more

One of my favorite ice cream spots!!! The flavors are so unique and the texture is creamy and delicious. My absolute favorite is the roasted strawberries with brown sugar and balsamic- I don't even typically like strawberry ice cream and this is FANTASTIC. It doesn't taste artificial at all, it has deep, rich flavor and I can eat the whole pint in one sitting if I'm not careful read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

This has become one of our favorite spots for ice cream - the flavor "oat of this world" was made for people like my husband and I who love oatmeal cookies - it's such a great ice cream flavor. This location is small and doesn't have much indoor seating, but we always manage to sit and eat our ice cream there. There's usually a pretty steady flow of people coming and going - and every time we've been the employees have been super helpful and nice. read more

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We just happened to be walking by this little shop after a hockey game and stopped in for a quick treat. We were pleasantly surprised by the unique flavor combinations. My husband and I both opted for the "Orange kissed coconut cake" while my son went for his usual "cookies and cream". The orange/coconut combo was sooo good and reminded us both of our favorite gelato flavor from our summer trip in Italy. It's a must try! read more

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This place was so cute! The guy who took my order wasn't as "warm" as I would've like, but the delicious ice cream made up for the lack of customer service. The mint cookies and cream ice cream was so tasty and you could smell the waffle cones from outside the store. read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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This was a great ice cream shop! They had a variety of different flavors for both dairy and non dairy. They also offered ice cream sandwhiches and you can buy pints too. It was also reasonably priced! Also makes for a great gift if you get a gift card! read more

Dare I say some of the best ice cream I've ever had? I visited Bright Ice Scoop Shop for the first time after enjoying a midday stroll on the Riverwalk with my Dad. Upon entering the shop, we were kindly greeted by a worker who offered me a sample of their yummy birthday cake flavored ice cream. The ice cream was fluffy and fresh, each bite packed with sprinkles and yellow cake pieces. I opted for a waffle cone, which was just as delicious. Definitely be sure to check out Bright Ice the next time you're on Water Street, you won't be disappointed! read more

Bright Ice - Birthday Cake Ice Cream from Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Sunday 9/15/2024 I found this spot on yelp while looking for the best ice cream in the area and became quite intrigued after seeing their flavors & descriptions on the menu. The service was good and very chill. I was able to sample 4 different flavors: cookies n cream, marshmallow cookies and caramel, vanilla, and blueberry with cinnamon. - Cookies n cream was my favorite. - Marshmallow cookies and caramel has a lot going on but delivers a unique taste & texture that I enjoyed. - Vanilla was decent, it's not your basic old vanilla and you can tell based on the taste and description. - Blueberry with cinnamon was probably the most interesting & flavor intriguing flavor based on its description but it was just okay. I ended up getting a double scoop cup of cookies n cream and marshmallow cookies n caramel $6.50. Both the flavors were pretty good but cookies n cream remains undefeated for me lol. I can definitely say this ice cream spot is in the top 3 for Tampa's best ice cream. read more

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Bad service. Crappy attitudes at Bright Ice. Probably good ice cream but don't know because I was turned away (before closing). Walked in, door was open...customers ordering...but I was told no. Exact same thing at Marriott bar they slam shut early. Close early during "open hours"? Something about the Marriott Waterfront and adjacent stores, the staff seem miserable. AVOID! Lots of places with nice service nearby. read more

Ice cream is great but the man with long hair, started screaming at me I didn't tip enough for ice cream. Highly embarrassing and unprofessional he even scared the little kids around. Really upset by it as I was a customer who loved it there. Gonna be hard for me to go back. read more

I went there twice while at a conference, and the service was great and fast. Best ice cream I have had in a long time with unique flavors.

Stopped by Bright Ice and tried the Vegan Roasted Strawberry flavor--honestly, it was amazing. The flavor was rich and natural, with that roasted strawberry taste coming through perfectly in every bite. The texture was surprisingly creamy for a vegan ice cream, not icy or chalky like some plant-based options. You can tell they use real, quality ingredients, and it makes a big difference. The shop itself has a bright, cheerful vibe, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the flavors. Overall, Bright Ice delivered a delicious vegan treat that proves dairy-free can still taste indulgent. read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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We got the strawberry balsamic and blueberry ice cream. I appreciate that a lot of their ice creams don't have eggs. My husband has an allergy to eggs. He loved the taste and also not too sweet. Nice staff and fast service read more

Great service and AWESOME ice cream!!! It is homemade, and you can tell! The chocolate is RICH! I had the chocolate peanut butter and a dip of a chocolate ice cream that had marshmallows and cookies in it--something like a s'mores. GO TO BRIGHT ICE!!! We need one in Atlanta!!! As an aside, one of our unhoused gentlemen came in and wanted a scoop of ice cream. The young man dipped him up a cup and treated him with such respect and dignity. That made me LOVE Bright Ice read more

Bright ice truly has some of the most unique yet yummy ice cream flavors I have ever seen. I hate when you walk into an ice cream shop and they have vanilla, chocolate, cookies & cream, and that's it... NOT HERE. There are so many options and the staff lets you try them all and are super nice. Also the shop itself is really cute and cool. read more

Bright Ice - Affogato Ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Awesomeness in a scoop. Or two. Or three. Great ice cream. Even better service that made me feel like a special customer. I came 15 mins before closing on a Tuesday and the young lady who helped me was wonderful. Patient. Cordial. Made recommendations. Just the way you'd expect it to be when someone is passionate about what they are doing. I got the cookies and cream and seasonal peppermint white chocolate in a waffle bowl and not a crumb was left. Great value for what you pay for. I'm visiting from California on business and back there what you pay for one scoop is what I got here for the whole thing! Don't miss out and make sure you give them a visit. You'll love it. read more

Non-dairy berry ice cream very refreshing. Many creative flavors. A bit pricey. No indoor seating.

I'm glad that Bright Ice has made it over to Tampa, but the location is difficult it you're not in downtown/Harbour Island based on the parking situation. I love Bright Ice. Their roasted strawberry with balsamic is sooooo delicious. I do think Chill Bros does a better ice cream, but I love the flavor profiles at Bright Ice. On this visit, I tried the Florida Sunburn, which was key lime with mango jam and some sort of pepper (habanero?) that gave a kick at the end. It was delicious, but the texture wasn't quite right to me. They do work with some delivery services, so if you want to try them out, there's that option instead of dealing with the limited metered parking in the area. read more

Not to be dramatic but I think this is my favorite ice cream I've had this whole year. I LOVE peanut butter and they had a homemade peanut butter and strawberry jam. It was light, the pb came through with the perfect touch of strawberry. I paired it with the deepest darkest chocolate secret and O M G. Please try this it's so good. You can do split scoops and choose 2 flavors for a scoop. The portions make sense for $6.25 A little waffle chip was added & it was the perfect taste of the waffle without the entire cone. The servers were all nice and offered recommendations when needed! The ambiance was bright, welcoming, clean. Loved it overall and can't wait to come back! Extra info: Parking - difficult in this area but there is a garage across the street for $2 per hour / $12 daily max. Limited street parking available. read more

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The staff was great and offered to let me try the ice cream before I purchased. This luxury ice cream was delicious with unique flavor combinations that made the experience worth it. No one needs a scoop of ice cream but this modern beautifully design place draws you in. They are reasonably priced and worth every bite. read more

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I absolutely loved this place. They have amazing, unique flavors. I got one scoop of two flavors: key lime pie and blueberry cinnamon. There is some seating inside and some outside as well. The servers were very great and attentive and very willing to allow me (and other kids that were there lol) to taste many different flavors. I loved it so much I came twice! read more

Bright Ice - Graham Cracker Cookie with "Key Lime Ice Cream" Ice Cream Sandwich Pint of "Blueberries with Cinnamon" Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

A definte go to place for a bright sunny day Thier premium ice cream is like a little bit of sunshine in every bite. They strive for bold, intense flavor using natural ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. Had the opportunity to visit the place in Downtown Tampa and it was a pleasure visiting them. Had the Waffle Bowl Ice Cream which I highly recommended The Flavors were Caramelized Bananas with Peanut Butter & Honey. Roasted Strawberries with Brown Sugar & Balsamic Roasting and Deepest Darkest Chocolate Secret. All great flavors and combination. So the next time your around Downtown Tampa and the weather is a bit hot , come by and check them out. You won't regret it. read more

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Try as we might to find a better ice cream shop when downtown, but we simply can not! This is our go-to ice cream spot when we go downtown...perfectly located on one of the trolley stops, and just off the Riverwalk. My favorite is the warm roasted strawberry and brown sugar....so unusual and delicious!! read more

Expensive but yummy. Open very late for an ice cream shop. Also got a brownie with this one scoop of ice cream it came out to about $11.75. the brownie was also good, I asked them to warm it up as well No room to sit inside only outs. It's also infront of the trolley station read more

Bright Ice - Espresso Kahlua - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Ice cream was great!! I got the Espresso Kahlua and it was rich, but good. I had to only get one scoop because their ice cream has a lot of flavor and can be a bit overwhelming. The lady scooping the ice cream was quiet, but friendly. The place is small, but just big enough for a couple people to sit inside and the rest outside. So good! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night, no lines, was in and out. Nice spot just steps away from downtown Tampa Riverwalk. The service here was super friendly. The staff members greeted me and offered sampling in case I wanted to try any of the flavors before choosing one. I ended up going with what I love most! Coffee! I ordered their scoop of Espresso with Kahlua ice cream. The ice cream had the perfect bold espresso flavors and little chips in the ice cream as well. Awesome spot for a quick dessert stop. read more

Bright Ice - Espresso with Kahlua Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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the place itself is cute and the customer service is great! However, if I'm paying $8 for two scoops of ice cream I'd like for it to not be freezerburned. I got my first cup with freezerburned ice cream and went inside to return it for a new one. The server put a different flavor that was more fresh on top this time and a separate also freezer burnt ice cream on the bottom from the back. read more

Delicious and worthy of the 5 stars everyone gives this place. I sampled a couple of flavors and then decided on the lemon ginger. It was so flavorful and lemony. Just amazing. Staff was super nice and I enjoyed my ice cream outside on the small patio in front. read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Who doesn't appreciate a good scoop of ice cream. This place had some unusual flavors and the one that caught my eye was orange coconut cake. Yes it was amazing, creamy delicious, pieces of cake and the perfect scent of orange it's a shame I found this place in the last day in Tampa otherwise that tin wouldn't even exist. No frills scoop you up service and indoor and outdoor seating. Worth a stop to try that flavor!!! read more

In Tampa for a conference and after a very long day of learning my brain needed some glucose. I love my self some good quality ice cream and this cute little shop delivered. I sampled only a few flavors but I ultimately went with the strawberry with brown sugar and balsamic ice cream, which was an interesting combination but it worked. It was soo creamy, soo smooth, and not overly sweet. The flavors of the other ice cream l sampled were true to their names and also very good. The ice cream in this shop also has a "clean" quality to the flavor of their ice cream, meaning that it felt like the flavors were more natural and free of artificial flavors or ingredients that change the quality, mouth feel, and aftertaste of ice cream, and are things that you might get from cheaper lower quality ice cream out there. Service was friendly and very helpful from start to finish. read more

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Awesome ice store. Very clean store. The staff were all really nice and helpful. Feel free to ask for samples. The oats out of the world really is out of the world! read more

Very friendly, the ice cream was perfect and unique. This was the banana with peanut butter and blueberries with cinnamon, both delicious. read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Every. Single. Flavor. Is. Delicious. If I could, I would've stopped in for a scoop every day I was in FL. The flavors are incredibly fresh, deliciously indulgent and it makes you lick your spoon, cone or bowl clean. You cannot go wrong with any flavor you choose. read more

Bright Ice - Roasted Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Balsamic, Deepest Darkest Chocolate Secret, Lemon with Crystallized Ginger - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Ordered: Waffle Cone (~$5) with Chocolate Cookie Cake & Cream and Caramelized Banana with Peanut Butter & Honey flavors Aya's take: There's no wrong time for ice cream; not even at 10pm before heading back to your hotel. Anytime there is banana ice cream on the menu, I make it a point to get it. This combination of flavors did not disappoint. The only thing I would change is to get it in a cup since the waffle cone wasn't fresh. read more

Bright Ice - Waffle Cone (~$5) with Chocolate Cookie Cake & Cream and Caramelized Banana with Peanut Butter & Honey flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Perfectly situated downtown. The flavors are so delicious. A little goes a long way. I got two scoops of key lime pie and one scoop was plenty. It was real rich and delicious and a lovely treat to beat the heat. read more

Bright Ice - Key lime ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

The ice cream was top tier, from the variety of flavor options to the waffle bowls. Amazing. read more

Bright Ice - Waffle Bowl flavor Peach Crisp - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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I stopped in this ice cream shop when we're down in Tampa on a business trip. It is very nice inside and a good selection of ice cream. They have brown butter vanilla made with brown sugar rather than white sugar, which we chose. It was delicious, I would highly highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area and you like ice cream . They have a good selection, such as blueberry crumb and different flavors like that. They don't have very much seating inside, so we sat out in the front until it started to rain, and then ran back to our hotel. It is fairly expensive for a scoop of ice cream. I think we spent over six dollars and a tip but that was for a double scoop. read more

Bright Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Bright Ice offers high quality, creamy and both classic and innovative unique flavors. I absolutely loved the orange coconut cake flavor! Go in and taste a sample or two. I'm confident you'll find a flavor you love. My favorite flavors are Orange Kissed Coconut Cake and Pineapple with brown butter & pecans. read more

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