After eating at the food hall, I stopped by for a cone and went with the banana pudding ice cream…read more It was good overall, though I do wish the banana flavor came through a little stronger. I'll definitely have to come back and try another flavor in the future. Luckily for me, they also have a location in Tampa.

Ice cream was great , got the midnight chocolate and it was honestly delicious …read more.. Staff were awesome and super friendly .... It's located in the joinery were there is a bunch of small food options but Mayday for sure take the cake on ice cream there !! Love the fun colorful vibe ... I do suggest to maybe have a sherbet option of some sort , just fruit for thought. Baby approved

Best ice creams in town, hands down!! I love the pineapple sorbet with the raspberry cheesecake ice…read morecream. Amazing combination. Don't knock it till you try it!!!

I really like this ice cream place but the customer service is AWFUL. For the past few weeks I have…read morebeen having to call to check if they are open because it says they are open but then I pull up and it's completely closed. I called today on 11/11 around 8pm to again ask if they have specificity birthday ice cream and the girl who answered said hello and hung up completely and when i attempted to call back did not answer. I called back specifically 4 times just waiting on the line. Horrible service. I really would have like to continue supporting this business but the people who work here are not great at customer service and thus will not get my business.

I got a large mango and strawberry flavor and my bf got a large root beer Italian ice and omg it…read morewas so delicious! Definitely worth it and i definitely will be coming back! The employees were very nice as well. Theres no indoor seating but sitting outside was nice on the benches they have.

Rita's is a fun change up from your stereotypical ice cream. Their italian ice is refreshing, tart…read moreand full of flavor. There are quite a few flavors- dragonfruit, mango, cotton candy, pear, and a few others. They do have ice cream, though, if you'd still be wanting the mainstream. However, by far the best option to get from here is the gelati! Gelati is italian ice and ice cream mixed together- mind blown! It's smooth yet hits your flavor buds in the perfect couple of punches. I'd recommend going with plain vanilla ice cream and a fruity ice flavor, it's what I get every single time now. This Rita's location is an ordering window and then you eat outside. But it's a super nice setup. They also give discounts to students which is awesome. I'm really glad Rita's came to Lakeland!!

Bright Ice is the kind of place that reminds you what truly great ice cream should taste like. I…read morewent with the Kahlua Espresso and the Oat Around the World, and both completely exceeded expectations. The Kahlua Espresso was next-level -- rich, bold, and packed with real espresso beans that delivered an authentic coffee flavor in every bite. If you're a coffee lover, this is not optional. The Oat Around the World was just as impressive, loaded with generous chunks of homemade oatmeal cookie bars made right in the restaurant. It made every scoop feel indulgent while still perfectly balanced. The texture, creativity, and attention to detail really set Bright Ice apart from your typical ice cream shop. What truly elevated the experience was the outstanding service. The young lady Faith behind the counter was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about every flavor, and more than willing to let me sample as many of their unique offerings as I wanted. She was patient, engaging, and clearly passionate about the product -- the kind of service that turns a great visit into a memorable one. You can tell they care about ingredients, execution, and customer experience here. Easily one of the best ice cream experiences around, and I will absolutely be back without hesitation.

Service was amazing and the ice cream to match. It was rich and creamy without being too sweet. The…read morewaffle cone was ok. But disappointed with that. It wasn't particularly fresh (or maybe the storage somehow wasn't sealed all the way) and it was blended with cinnamon. Now, I like cinnamon but that's not going to match every flavor. And some people may dislike cinnamon. I had no idea it had cinnamon until the end. The ratio was much stronger of ice cream to cone by the end and honestly all I tasted was cinnamon. Location is ok, but you may not realize there's parking in the back if you've never been there. It is at a light so crossing and turning into the place is easy. Atmosphere and ice cream itself were stupendous. I recommend getting the cone with vanilla or just getting the scoops. Unless you love cinnamon and there you go. Their competitor downtown is better in some ways, BUT Bright Ice has better flavors and more traditional type of flavors. This is an important distinction which makes it stand out on its own. Honestly, I will return for a pint of that Espresso with Kahula. Great addition to the Lakeland scene and I would definitely recommend this.

love the ice cream so so so so good and Ty be service is great and they respect you and everythingread more

Where do I even begin here ,ordered chicken finger basket with country gravy and paid extra for 1…read moremore well drinks came out 1 at a time ,let me mind you nothing extravagant either then chicken basket fries over cooked looked like oil was old ,country ice cold asked to have heated young man was persistent it was hot ,magically it was cold apparently heated brought back to me ice cold ,yeah never again, tables all dirty with food ,wrappers,napkins in floor sticky table and absolutely not 1 grown adult working no accountability or structure!!

First time stopping today - and was pleasantly surprised I no longer have to wait until I'm in Ybor…read moreCity, to order a favorite drink of mine - a cafe con leche! Friendly staff and was a very yummy cold drink. I'll be back!

Lots of coffee shops being attracted to the Lakeland area lately, so it only makes sense Foxtail…read morewould join the mix. This is located in a new area just west of downtown- you have to park around back and walk up, there's no direct entry at the front as it faces the busy Kathleen Road. Inside, there's a lot of seating so it's meant to be a place to hang out catch up, do work, homework, or crafts as I saw some doing. It's very industrial feeling so not the coziest but it's got its own charm. I got a tea lemonade and enjoyed its freshness. They have a lot of coffee and tea offerings, many of the traditional options and always a few specialty or seasonal drinks. Something Foxtail is also doing with most new locations is combing it with a Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream. So if you don't want coffee but want a sweet treat, you could come here for ice cream instead. There's also a few options for outdoor seating.

I was at a plant swap at Ivanhoe Village and the WAFU truck was there. They have a merchandise…read moredisplay that caught my eye. They sell Taiyaki sandwiches that seem to be made of a batter similar to waffle cones filled with sweet and savory ingredients. The waffle is pressed into the shape of a fish. Order 1 for a snack or 2-3 (3/12) for a meal. I had the Toasty which was like a grilled cheese with scallions and black sesame seeds. Simply delightful. My friend had the Anko which is filled with a Japanese sweet bean paste. She liked hers as well. You place your order and wait 5 minutes. There were three of us and our fishes came out pronto. When you order you see WAFU ice cream waffle cones. Visually these are beautiful and unusual flavors. They fill the cones with vanilla or matcha ice cream. If I had not been bundled up for a January day I would have taken a licking. Like them on FB for dates and locations.

I ordered from Wafu Taiyaki when their food truck was stationed at East End Market. They are…read moreusually there once a month on a Sunday, but I found out they will be opening up a brick and mortar at East End Market sometime this year! Their taiyaki is delicious- I ordered their grilled cheese taiyaki but I've had their other flavors before. They are super cute and filling, and I even got to try their Cherry Blossom soft serve made from real cherry blossoms! It was perfect on a sunny day (even though the weather was a little chilly). I highly recommend trying Wafu Taiyaki if they pop up at an event near you!

absolute rudest employees. asked one question and was immediately met with attitude followed by…read morecontinuous "bye, bye, bye". refused to let me talk to a manager or to give a name so I could later get with a manager

Went here this evening at around 9:20, we pull up to where you order around back and there's about…read more5-6 employees smoking weed, and swearing at each other like they were at some college frat party. They see us pull up and two go back inside and take our order, we then pay and get the card back and it reeks of weed. After we get handed our ice cream the lady starts walking to the back, to continue smoking weed. Do better. I understand we're in a hiring shortage at this moment, but that does not excuse this. I hope you check the cameras of this evening and get proper management in this location. How disgusting being served food with the same hands that were sharing a joint. Disgusting.