Carvel Ice Cream has a rich history dating back to 1934. It all started on Memorial Day when Tom Carvel's ice cream truck got a flat tire in Hartsdale, New York. He decided to sell his slightly melted ice cream on the spot--and people loved it. That experience inspired him to serve soft ice cream from a fixed location. By 1936, Carvel's "no-air, super low temperature" ice cream was patented, and in 1937, he opened his first shop in Hartsdale. In 1947, Carvel became the first retail ice cream shop in America to franchise. By 1951, there were 100 shops, and they introduced their iconic Flying Saucer ice cream, inspired by the UFO craze of the era. They're also famous for the Fudgie the Whale ice cream cake, which celebrated its 40th birthday in 2017. Today, Carvel is owned by Focus Brands, and as of 2022, there are 358 franchises worldwide, 326 of them in the U.S. Their motto? "America's Freshest Ice Cream." While shopping in the area, I spotted this Carvel on Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. What immediately caught my eye was the giant Flying Saucer on the roof, recently installed to celebrate 75 years of this iconic treat. I grew up with a Carvel just down the street in New Jersey and have so many childhood memories enjoying their ice cream with my family and indulging in Flying Saucers at school events. Today, you can still get a Flying Saucer for only 75 cents, and on Wednesdays, they offer BOGO sundaes--perfect for a sweet deal! Seeing the Flying Saucer instantly brought back all those childhood feelings, so I couldn't resist stopping for a treat. In addition to Flying Saucers, Carvel offers Fudgie the Whale, Cookie Puss, and a variety of other cakes, along with hard and soft serve ice cream, shakes, and sundaes. On this visit, I went for a small brownie sundae dasher, made with layers of soft serve vanilla, brownie, and fudge sauce--a truly decadent indulgence. There are a few tables outside where you can enjoy your treat. This Carvel location is so cute, and the staff was incredibly friendly. For me, a visit to Carvel is pure nostalgia. read more

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Was craving a little something sweet after my fish lunch. He wanted donuts so we stopped down the street first. Ice cream appealed to me and this place was only two blocks away. We parked and went inside. I got a kiddie cup of mixed chocolate and vanilla. It was good, but acting portion for almost $4. There's no seating inside. There are several round concrete benches on the sidewalk next to Dixie Highway, however. Two couples were seated there enjoying shakes and sundaes. Good to know they're still here. . read more

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This is a neighborhood classic! We have gotten ice cream cake for my birthday here every year since I can remember! Their mint chocolate chip milkshakes, classic chocolate / vanilla swirl with sprinkles, & ice cream sandwiches / flying saucers are my top favs! The owners are the sweetest people you will meet & you will never regret going here for a sweet treat! What are you waiting for...?! Get on over there now for the best ice cream of your life! read more

This carvel is the cleanest, best run ice cream shop I have ever been to. Very well stocked and of course wonderful carvel ice cream. But it's the friendly and efficient staff that really make the difference. read more

It's hard to find stand alone Carvels anymore, so this was kind of a surprised. The place was very clean, and the staff was ready to help right off the bat. I found prices to be reasonable, but they can get you with add on charges. A small amount of benches and tables rounds out the Old Florida look outside. They carry a good variety of ice cream and soft serve flavours. Quite a few parking spaces on their lot and around so it shouldn't be an issue visiting here. read more

Yum Yum.Yummy yummy. That is what is to be said of the Carvel , on Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. I have been eating at this incredible, legendary ice cream place for six decades. It never disappoints. Mint chocolate chip is among my favorites, but I will gladly partake it in any flavor they have to offer. They also have an amazing ice cream birthday cake called fudgy the whale, it too is over the top incredible! read more

i've been coming here for years, but today I went in and got a cone and asked for a regular cone. The lady gave it to me. paid with my other one came back out and it was the wrong cone. I had to go back in.i didn't get a chance to double check so o i came back and explained and asked for a refund she told me no she tried to give me a another cone and I said I can't pay she said that not to ever come back to the store and I told her can I just get a refund she said now thanks to you o have to make up the money I said I didn't ask for extra cone just my money back worst experience specially I never felt so low in my life . Specially I have been going to that store for 11 years never ever had a problem read more

I've been coming to this location for 45 years (!), and it doesn't disappoint. This is where I learned to love vanilla soft serve. I had always thought vanilla was my favorite flavor because I liked the taste best, but I recently learned that the reason I kept ordering vanilla as a child was that it was the only flavor our mom would let us get because drips were easier to clean from clothes! Today, like every Father's Day, we got a Fudgie the Whale. The cake I picked up was freshly made, which was especially noticeable in how fluffy the whipped cream around the edges was. The person behind the counter couldn't have been nicer. If you come here and don't want to order an entire cake, remember that one of the flavors you can get in a cup or cone is ice cream cake! read more

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I have not been to a Carvel in years. Growing up in New Jersey, they were everywhere. I used to love to go to get their soft serve. There are no Carvels within 100 miles of Chicago, although you can find their ice cream cakes in the grocery stores (but it's different). Now that I can't have milk products, when I first saw Carvel, I was disappointed I couldn't go. On a whim, I checked their website and saw they carry Oatly Oat Milk frozen custard, so we went. (I called first to double-check.) There was a short line that moved quickly. There were three of us - two ordered cones, and I had a cup with sprinkles. Man, it was delicious! It's been a long time since I had "real" custard, but I swear it tasted like the real thing (ice cream). We enjoyed it so much we went back a second time. This time, they didn't have Oatly custard, but they did have it available in scoops. I hoped for te custard, but no matter, the cup (with sprinkles) was equally good. I'm not sure if Carvel offers franchises in the Chicago area, but it sure would be nice if one was close to my home. read more

So many unique flavors of ice cream to choose from! Very good. Highly recommend. I had the sea salt carmel ice cream that was out of this world! read more

It wouldn't be a proper Fsther's Day without a Carvel cake. This year we celebrated with my Father and my Brother, 2 "Whales of a dad." Our family has been celebrating special occasions with Carvel for as long as I can remember - easily over 40 years, and it never disappoints. The service is always fast and friendly, and this year we even had our cake made fresh on the spot. The creamy fudge frosting, the vanilla and chocolate layers, and of course the chocolate crunches - it never disappoints. Definitely the go to place for ice cream cakes for family celebrations. read more

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Amazing service. Everyone is friendly and they make the best customized ice cream cakes! Surprisingly affordable and so much better than the ones in the supermarket read more

The owners/managers keep this place spotless and have well-trained, polite employees. It is the best run ice cream shop I have ever seen. The building is a historic landmark here is WPB and luckily the owners have preserved its classic look. The menu is varied and the ice cream is good. I wish every place was as clean and well run as this Carvel. read more

Only Carvel around that literally charges you $1.75 extra just to put the hot fudge on the side as opposed to putting it on top of your ice cream. Who does that? The only place to sit is literally outside almost a couple inches from the main street of traffic whizzing by constantly so you can't even talk to each other. Skimpy portion sizes as well compared to other carvels. We found ourselves in this area as we usually get our Sundays at a different Carvel and are never charged extra. I guess each manager does their own thing and has their own pricing in their stores . read more

This place was FREEZING! I get that it's an ice cream place but wow! The AC unit was blasting the small store. If you are trying to sit down to eat your ice cream then I suggest another carvel location. It is tiny inside especially if there is a line. Only outside seating! I got the unicorn shake but it wasn't anything special to get again. It is just vanilla ice cream with dyed pink/purple "marshmallow" drizzle on the side of the cup with a sprinkle cone on top. They do have other ice cream flavors, shake selections, and soft serve ice cream! This is our closest carvel so we will be back! read more

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CLEAN, for an ice cream store so so soooo clean and my dad said the bathroom was "wow". Right off the main road you glimpse at the Carvel and wonder ice cream at 11am is it too early? And I chuckle with delight and say- not for me! Variety of flavors and that fresh baked cone smell enriched the store and the friendly store manager let us try a few samples with ease and delight. I am planning to grab my favorite carvel ice cream birthday cake in a week and I am so thrilled! read more

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Unfortunately an employee today called my 3 year old 'a monster' in front of him because he changed his mind about his order. Wildly inappropriate and unprofessional. Don't recommend. read more

How can you go wrong ? Amazing ice cream options, the cakes are out of this world. Carvel is the only cake I ever want for my birthday. The location is right on Dixie with the building being pretty easy to point out. It's a stand alone with a huge sign. The inside is very small, so plan on eating outside at one of the many tables. The employees have always been nice and they keep the place clean. read more

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Our normal ice cream place was closed so we decided to try Carvel. Really good ice cream! We tried cookies and cream (very good) and they had a carvel cake ice cream that was good too. The server was very friendly and happy to help us. read more

Looking for a new place to indulge and happened to see this place right on Dixie. Cute spotless and cool inside. 2 ladies working inside were super nice. I got the Carvel Cake and it was just like she promised. Hubby got the same thing. We both agree it was delicious. They have a nice spot out front to sit & eat. We will be back for sure read more

NYer living on the west coast for 30 years - I miss the Carvel i grew up with. Trip to Florida and got to introduce my son to Carvel! We both loved it. According to 16 yo son, its the best soft serve he had. I got to do the entire Tom Carvel voice commercial for fudgy the whale and cookiepuss for him. He thought that was hysterical. Good memories and great ice cream! This location is an old school structure, take out only with tables outside, and large cone figures. Loved it! read more

great ice cream! great staff! many to tastes to choose from! coming from the midwest, i would wish this place had a little more space for customers coming in and ordering & more seating outside, but otherwise great! read more

Carvel - my mom had gotten pistachio ice cream and said it was delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

This location has been open for decades and still providing quality ice creams and specialty cakes. All sorts of flavors and gelato too. No seating inside but a few places to sit outside. read more

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My experience was amazing Andrew Bellas served me a Oreo milk shake and was extremely diligent in making it. I'd say it's one of the best I've ever had. I would definitely recommend going there. read more

Server was excellent! She went out of her way to make sure milkshake was completely full to top. A++++++

Brought the boys here for some ice cream and will say it was a very nice location for ice cream. My boys say it's not like the place in Pompano but it was still good. :)) read more

They did a wonderful job on my cake! The guy who did my cake listened carefully and wrote down what I wanted for my custom cake. He tried his best and the cake came out beautifully and better than I expected. Thank you! read more

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The Banana Foster Sundae was great! Sooo yummy! I would definitely go back for something just as delicious!

This is my favorite ice cream place of all time! Unfortunately, there aren't any Carvel locations near me, but I always stop by when I get the chance. I love the idea of being able to build your own ice cream sundae. First, choose the ice cream you want, then the toppings, and voila! You now got yourself the creamiest ice cream sundae in the world! It gets better, though! If you come on Wednesdays, you can buy an ice cream sundae and get one for FREE! Bring a friend and enjoy Hump Day together! Have you ever tried their Carvelanches or Thick Shakes? If not, then your taste buds are missing out! My personal favorite is the Chocolate Crunchies Carvelanche - there's nothing like crunching down ice cream in style! In my honest opinion, Carvel beats Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, and Yogurtland by a landslide! read more

So conscious for allergies! The woman took such good care of me & my family. Great place. 5/5 service!

Carvel is my favorite soft serve and our go to for birthday cakes. The chocolate crunchies are THE BOMB. We drove past this location and had to stop in. The cute ice cream cones on the roof were calling me. They have a new Biscoff flavor which is very sweet but it tastes just like the cookie. Service was great and we will be back. I just wish i could find one nearby location in Florida that serves soft serve pistachio like in Brooklyn. I'd be there weekly! read more

Just moved to the area and this Carvel is the BEST! Obviously Carvel's ice cream is amazing. I grew up having it as a special treat. The service and people that work here are this location are truly amazing! The store is so clean (outside as well), prompt service, organized and everyone is very helpful! A must see when you're in the area! read more

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When I came to pick up my order a staff memeber told me that they would be with me. Then I am waiting while they help people who are just walking in while I have already been waiting. Then I go to ask another staff member for help and he rudely tells me that he is checking someone out and couldn't help. After he checks the client out he then ask my name and tells me my order will not be ready for another 43 minutes!!! I ordered one scoop of ice cream! What do you mean its going to take 43minutes!! I was already waiting for 10minutes!! No one could mentioned this while I am standing there like an idiot!! Btw they had already helped all the customers , so at this point no one is waiting so why would it be 43minutes!! They only started to help when I got upset when. Very very poor customer service!! Go to another Carvel!! read more

Decided I'd take my girlfriend to get ice cream. She loved the strawberry shortcake sundae. I had the Oreo sundae. I love Oreo so it was just enough Oreo and chocolate mixed together. read more

After a Comsi Comsa lunch @ Bradley's on flagler. I was leaving the island, and the after enduring some hot humid temps. It was time for some ICE CREAM. Got the Soft Serve COLD chocolate with sprinkles on the classic cake cone. So hot, outside, it started melting.. See pic This place has been here since the 60's A must stop on the Dixie hwy. nestled south of the antique shop district- which i guess is where everyone on the island gets rid of their junk. read more

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I have to admit that growing up Carvel was NOT my favorite. Boy how times have changed. I love that Carvel has simple yummy ice cream. Many ice cream shops are selling crazy flavor fusions and topping bars that range from silly to strange all in the hopes that they can WOW you. Carvel just keeps it simple and lets the ice cream flavor take the lead. Usually I get a simple cone of whatever flavor I'm in the mood for but on my last visit I had their pumpkin ice cream with chocolate syrup. mmmmmmmm .... Delish. This location gets pretty busy around 7:30pm no matter what night it is. Service is always fast so don't let the line of 20 people scare you. They have lots of tables outside but since it gets pretty packed you should be comfortable with sharing your table with a stranger or two. Hey you might even make a new friend at this cozy little ice cream parlor. I think what I love most about this location is the nostalgic look and feel of the place. Two huge vanilla ice cream cones sit on top of the store and the sign and paint colors look like they just came out of the 50's-60's. It really is a blast from the past with simple flavors and friendly faces. read more

Carvel - How cute is this location! We came in the car but how well does it fit in :) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

4th of July wouldn't be complete without a little red, white & blue ice cream. I recommend going to Carvel to get a scoop of black cherry and a scoop of strawberry ice cream with coconut on top. Yum! read more

We have recently moved to the area and this is our come to place for anything ice cream !! the people are nice and the ice cream is always so good ! read more

The best I've cream ever! Love the smell of the store as soon as you walk in, ice cream is amazing! A definite must if your in the area and worth it! They have all your childhood carvel favorites! read more

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AMAZING !! This is a cute little location.. I took my two boys here for ice cream and the lady's working were super helpful and patient with us. They helped me pick out flavors for my picky sons ! And didn't mind if it took a little longer then normal... Everything tasted great and wasn't a hole in the pocket ... Great place for kids ! read more