Gator Ice Cream is awesome! The food (especially the exotic flavors) is the real standout -- super unique and honestly some of the best ice cream I've had. Everything tastes fresh and creative. The service was great too, really friendly staff who were happy to offer samples and help pick flavors. The ambience is fun and laid-back, making it a perfect spot to hang out and enjoy something different. read more

Gator Ice Cream - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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I finally was able to try Gator Ice Cream!! It was a Saturday night and the line was out the door! I was so excited and I wasn't budging. I don't normally "wait" in line for more than 10 minutes to eat. The ambiance was very happy, pleasant, cute, and fun. The service was really fantastic. They greeted every single customer like they were the first customer of the day. They thanked everyone for stopping in as well. I ordered the Ube Dubai chocolate cup. It was the most delightful and delicious ice cream combo I've ever had. Yes, ever. The ice cream tasted like it was slow churned. I'm not sure if was but it certainly tastes like real authentic ice cream. It was worth the drive from Mandarin. read more

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Dammmnnnn this place was the best!! The staff was so kind and helpful! Each flavor I tried was amazing! It was so hard to choose. 100/10! Stop by and support a local shop! Can't wait to come back and try the banana cream pie! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Japanese blueberry cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

I've been wanting to try this spot and finally got to go with my mom and grandma! We're Filipino so it's so cool to see flavors like Ube and pandan on the menu! I got the Ube Dubai chocolate ice cream which was amazing to combine 2 iconic desserts, it was yummy and I loved the crunch! My grandma got Ube and my mom got Dubai chocolate. All were good and it's a cute little shop. Will definitely be back! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

This store is located within a plaza. Talk about ice cream heaven- this place offers a vast menu of unique flavors from ube to Dubai chocolate and a mixture of the two, amongst other common flavors of ice cream. The decor was fun and colorful and the service was excellent. read more

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Everything wonderful! Friendly service! I don't often indulge in ice cream but the choices were many here! Also, Guitar repairs "on the side"! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Front of plaza building. - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Well, this place is in a strip mall. It's very small but gets crowded. Generally, there is only one person working so just bring your patience. The quality and variety of ice cream is excellent. They have different selections of Dubai chocolate based dishes, as well as many many kinds of regular ice cream all homemade in house just look at what you're ordering because for two people it was 30 bucks but it's a local business and homemade stuff so you gotta pay for the ingredients. Great place to go good for kids just a very small inside. read more

Great family owned spot with a fun and positive ambiance ! Service was very welcoming and absolutely loved all the exotic and unique flavors on their menu. Their Dubai chocolate cup was rich, savory and delicious. We have added Gator Ice cream to our dessert spots if we are in the beach area and you should too! You won't regret it! read more

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Absolutely amazing! Love this place. Been hearing about the Dubai chocolate here but ended up falling in love with their Alcohol Infused ice cream. The kids both loved their flavors (non alcoholic of course) Peach Cobbler & Peanut Butter Cup. The owner helped us out and his happy attitude was 10/10! read more

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Very friendly associates who greeted each guest upon arrival and thanked each guest as they left. The world would be a better place if we had more friendly interactions like that. Anyway, theres SO many menu options but there's something to accommodate everyone: choose from the Gator Classics, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Exotic Flavors, Sorbet or there's also Alcohol-Infused options. The interior has fun & colorful decor with a handful of tables inside and a few seats outside too. There's also tons of parking. Yes, you may experience a bit of sticker shock especially the $14.99 Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Strawberry ice cream which was my daughter's whole reason for visiting. She loved it, I guess you can say the serving was generously sized for the price tag. The cup was loaded up. We also enjoyed our other picks: ube cheesecake from the "New this Week" menu & avocado & ube from the "Exotic Flavors" menu. read more

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This has to be the best ice cream I've ever had. They have a HUGE menu of different flavors and most of their products are all natural and/or made in house. Both times I've been here, I got a milk shake. They are the best milkshakes I've ever had...by 2 notches above anything else I've ever had. The workers here are friendly. The actual place is not real big, so do not bring a large group of people here if you intend to come. It's not the cheapest - my shake was $11 - but it was worth every penny of it. If you're looking for quality ice cream with most flavors being all natural - this is the place to go. They also have plenty of flavors for people who are lactose intolerant or who are vegans. read more

Spent the day at the beach and stopped to get ice cream on the way home. The staff were excellent. They helped explained all the items to us. They were very friends and nice. The ice cream was good and we had a nice time sitting in the store. read more

Gator Ice Cream - Cookies and cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Gator ice cream is handling their viral popularity with grace and ease. Their Dubai chocolate cups are unreal and the pistachio ice cream is to die for. They also have alcohol infused ice cream, like what?!? Okk count me in! Locally owned and you can tell. There is so much passion in each item they produce Don't question, just go and support this local spot! read more

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Absolutely delicious!! And a great vibe! This family owned ice cream spot offers over 70 ice cream flavors!! They have traditional flavors and exotic, dairy free options AND alcohol infused options! So far I have tried 12 flavors and each one was so fresh and rich. The staff has been helpful and friendly every time I have gone in, allowing me to sample flavors and providing suggestions. You've got to stop by Gator Ice Cream for a sweet treat, they have unique flavors and fresh takes on classics! read more

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I picked up my grandchildren early from school and planned to take them to Gator Ice Cream but when we got there the door was locked even though the sign said they should be open. I tried calling the number on the door but no answer so we didn't get our treat for today. I heard they have wonderful ice cream and a variety of flavors but I guess that will be an adventure for another day. read more

Great Owner, Great ice cream the best local Ice cream...hands down! Fun atmosphere, Great music playing!! All HOMEMADE!! Fantastic!!! Delicious out of this world try it you will never regret it ... Bonus:my son says he would eat the ice cream off the ground. It's that good!! Cheers Gator Heaven!! read more

Wow, give this place a try. Lots of great unique flavors. Many of them are all made in house. The owners are great too. They are happy to tell you anything about their flavors. Flavors with booze, dairy free and exotic flavors are all available. Small inside, big flavors read more

Let me first say, the workers are incredibly kind. That being said, the ice cream is incredibly overpriced and the included toppings are nonexistent. I requested one scoop of the chocolate brownie ice cream, and I kid you not, it did not have one piece of brownie in it. For $7 a scoop, I'd expect it to be full of brownies. I took it up to the worker and he was extremely kind and offered to give me another scoop. This is was very nice, but this one only had one small piece. The ice cream also tastes freezer burnt; I'm not sure how long it's been since it's been made. I will not be back. read more

This was a nice surprise after an afternoon at the beach! A group of nine of us went and initially I thought that we might overwhelm the small operation but no, they moved us through like champs. As soon as we entered, several small parties arrived as well and the place was packed. The owner was visibly pleased by the line and put his phone up to take pictures/videos. I must say that he has a lot to be proud of! This is definitely some of the best ice cream in Jacksonville. And with two people in our group who can't eat dairy, we were thrilled to see the number of non-dairy ice creams and sorbets. We sampled several flavors before deciding what we wanted. I enjoyed their version of ube and banana cream pie. I ended up ordering rocky road only to learn that they didn't have it in stock. So I got oreo crunch. The other flavors our group ordered were butterscotch crunch, totally coconut, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, mad vanilla, strawberry sorbet, dairy free chocolate, blueberry cheesecake, boozy butterscotch crunch, dairy free toasted coconut rum, dairy free mint chocolate. I liked the little waffle wheels that were included with all the ice cream scoops. I love rocky road so while I was a little disappointed that I had to pivot, the oreo crunch was delicious. There were chunks of cookies inside! And the waffle cone that I got was fresh. Everyone loved the ice cream and sorbet. However, the dairy free options were a miss. The flavors were great but the consistency was not good at all, gelatinous almost. It was very weird and unlike any nondairy options that we'd tasted at any other place. We tried calling back to ask about the ingredients but no one answered. Despite the non-dairy ice cream snafu, I would definitely recommend this place. If you are lactose intolerant or have a milk/dairy allergy, opt for the sorbets! I hope that in time they get more seating as we had to awkwardly stand outside the store and eat in/on our cars in the parking lot or on the way home. read more

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Our family had some of the best, freshest ice cream we've had in a while. Even better was the customer service. Really kind & helpful staff.

THIS place is what Yelp is all about!! Finding the hidden gem - high quality product made from scratch with HEART! I got the passion fruit & coconut ice creams and they are slap your mama good. No preservatives and fresh FRESH taste. The owners greeted us and crafted our lil cups while adding the toppings and sauce with such TLC. Be still my heart! The cutest ice cream decor hangs from the ceiling and fun chill music playlist in the small seating area. Great intimate date night spot off the beaten path though it's right behind mellow mushroom. If you live in Jax Beach and call yourself a local, try this place! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Super cute ceiling full of ice cream! - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Have you ever walked into the somewhere and been amazed by how friendly the atmosphere was? When I walked into this small little ice cream shop, I never expected to be greeted by such an amazing store. The man, who I presume is the owner, makes all the ice cream homemade in 3 gallon batches. When I tell you this place had many flavors, it had a LOT. I think there were maybe 50 flavors, with a lot of them being exotic and flavors I didn't even know they made ice cream of. The owner spoke to me quite kindly and offered me to taste some of them. When I finally ordered, he made me a pint of ice cream with three flavors in it, at my request. The ice cream I had was out of this world. I got the peach cobbler, passion fruit, and the mango ice cream. I would absolutely buy my ice cream only from here the next time I come to Jacksonville and I recommend you do to! Overall, I think this was one of the best stores I've ever been in and would rate it a 15/10. If you are ever looking for ice cream in Jacksonville, this is the place!!! read more

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Super friendly husband and wife team who freshly make a wide variety of flavors all in this small shop! There's more traditional flavors, dairy free, boozy, as well as exotic flavors. We went exotic this time with --durian, jackfruit, soursop, and passion fruits. The flavors were excellent and ice cream was very creamy. Their scoops are generous and you get one free topping as well. They're just a couple blocks away from JAX Beach so definitely worth stopping by and checking them out! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Jackfruit and durian in pandan come - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Delicious ice cream with 25 standard flavors, a list of boozy flavors, 3 bonus flavors, sorbets and a list of exotic flavors. There are a variety of cone options, and cup sizes, as well as stuffed waffles and toppings. One topping is included. You can also choose milkshakes and more. The decor is super cute, and the service was incredibly friendly. Will be back! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

The Gator Ice Cream logo & entire shop is adorable. The owners were extremely welcoming & proud of their shop-rightfully so! The ice cream is made in-house and they have a fantastic variety of flavors. On the day of my visit, they were offering 26 flavors which included 4 dairy-free & 5 "adult" flavors made with liquor. I HAD to try one of the adult flavors so I went with Butterscotch Crunch (made with butterscotch schnapps) in a waffle cone. I loved it so much that I completely forgot to take a picture because I devoured it so quickly! The butterscotch flavor was perfect, the alcohol gave it a bit of a punch, & the waffle cone was perfectly light and crispy. read more

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Food: Amazing! Everything is home-made and tasty! Wide variety of flavors including dairy free, sugar free, regular and most importantly, Asian exotic flavors (ube, sesame, pandan, lychee, etc). It's a must try. You can have these ice creams in cones (if ur basic), banana split (if you're sorta cool), and halo halo (if u a real one). Service: sweet ladies with good recommendations. Vietnamese and locally owned! Ambiance: clean and colorful. Wonderful for kids to come. It's next to the beach, so stop by after a swim!!! Perfect for a hot day... which is everyday.... read more

Gator Ice Cream - Halo halo - replaced ube with pandan - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

I really enjoyed checking out Gator Ice Cream recently. One thing that stood out for me was the fact that they make their own ice cream (which was smooth, creamy, and delicious) and they had like 30+ flavors along with sorbet. The manager I spoke with was warm and inviting and the whole place had a great ice cream shop vibe. As you can see the cone was well-made and the portions were generous. A bit pricey, but in general I really enjoyed and think you will too! read more

Gator Ice Cream - a waffle cone with a scoop of ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

First time here. We got to try couple of exotic flavors, but got settled on their most popular Dubai Chocolate ice cream. It had a perfect amount of crunch, some nuts and mix of pistachio and chocolate ice creams. We will come back to try more! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Dubai ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Unfortunately this place was disappointing. Very overpriced for ice cream that was mediocre at best. The vast amount of options was a big draw for us, but they were out of half the flavors on the list. read more

Excellent ice cream. Nice small business run by a friendly couple who welcomed us and thanked us for coming. Many interesting flavors, home made waffle cones / bowls. Everything comes with 1 topping. The heath crunch excellent, not overly sweet; same with the strawberry cheesecake and coconut. Don't be deterred by the line, they move quick. read more

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Went to try the dubai strawberries and icecream. There was no prices listed anywhere for these items and the price for these two things came out to $32 dollars which is insane. I was hoping it would be worth it but all of the strawberries were unripe and the chocolate tasted old and cheap. The pistachio icecream was not very good either and had a weird taste to it. However, the place is cute and the service was good. read more

Gator Ice Cream - Pistachio icecream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Came here after pouring candles at Wick N' Twisted on a Sunday afternoon. We were the only patrons at the time and about five staff members came from the back to wait until we decided on a flavor. While the ice cream was good, and there were 50+ flavors to choose from, the experience was very strange as only one person was needed to help us and it was more pressured to have all of the employees staring while you're trying to make a decision. I think one person may have been the owner and he was correcting his employees in front of us multiple times, which can be an awkward position as a customer. Maybe they're still trying to work out some kinks or go through training, but hopefully they figure it out soon because they have a good product to offer. We ended up taking our cones to the car to enjoy. read more

Gator Ice Cream - Cookie butter ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Great local owned ice cream shop. Classic flavors and boozy flavors and exotic flavors. Fresh and local made. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Coconut ice cream hot fudge sundae and salted caramel - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Greeted by nice employees but there are many much better places for ice cream in Jax Beach. Extremely basic ice cream, they were out of a lot of flavors & very few toppings options. They had a good selection of dairy free ice cream options for those looking for that. Portions are extremely small. Sorry, it's a no from all of us that went in a group. read more

Wow!! I am typing this immediately after finishing my ice cream and let me tell you !!! If you have been looking for the best ice cream in Jax.. look no further. I ordered the chocolate dubai ice cream with strawberries and I loved every bite. There was the perfect ratio of crunch to strawberry to creamy ice cream to chocolate !!!! And if that wasn't all good enough- the customer service was excellent. The man working there was so kind and even gave my son a little sugar waffle. If you have never been you must go!!! I don't even really love ice cream all that much but this has changed that. read more

Absolutely delicious is the only way to describe the ice cream! Upon entering we were greeted immediately and given an explanation of the menu. The Oreo cookie was rich and creamy and the mocha coffee was better than any other we've ever had. We want to taste each extravagant flavor they offer, they knocked it out or the park on our first visit! The decorations are adorable, and there are a few board games if you decide to hang out for a bit. The ice cream was devoured so we'll post pictures after visit number 2 read more

This place kinda sucked. Served me overpriced melted ice cream and the dairy free flavors weren't bad. They were sticky and left a really weird aftertaste in your mouth. Lady working the counter said "sorry it's so melty" like why would you serve it then? It's already dripping. They don't have real commercial freezers so the ice cream doesn't stay cool in the oversized residential cooler. $17 for two people to get ice cream?? That's insane. read more

Lots of dairy free options that still taste like ice cream! Cookie butter is delicious! read more

Gator Ice Cream - Cookie butter dairy free - Desserts Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

It's a shame the critics of yelp have this place as anything BUT a 5 star. Always a great experience, delicious ice cream, clean store, and great service. I've tried many different scoops of ice cream here and have all be so amazing, creamy, and fresh. Yes they sell out on some ice cream by the end of the day, because everything is made in house! read more

The Dubai ice cream was sooo good I did half ice cream half strawberry. It was a bit pricey but the serving is enough to share for sure.