There are tons of spots for ice cream on the island and Island Scoops fits right in! Nestled on the main road, IS is a smaller shop with unique flavors. The employees behind the counter were happy and asked us if we wanted any samples and helped us make our decisions . They had tons of flavors and when i finally made my decision, two scoops of key lime pie ice cream were in my cone! We sat right outside and ate our ice cream across from the sand! Great little spot with delicious ice cream! read more

Island Scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

A MUST after a long and HOT day at the beach. This is a local favorite and quickly became one of ours too! They sell everything from donuts, cookies, and brownies, to shakes, floats, and classic sundaes to frappes, and other drinks. Staff was welcoming and friendly. They accept cashless payments. No parking at this location so we parked across the street and walked. They have limited indoor and outdoor seating. Inside they also have arcade games, which is a fun way to stay a little longer to enjoy the A/C! In a town where almost everything closes at 8/9pm, Island Scoops is open till 10pm on the weekends! read more

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The ice cream selection and All the chocolate goodies took my breath away! I took a half brick of fudge to go!

Perfect place for a mid evening treat while on vacation. I tried a Key Lime Pie and toasted Coconut combo and I loved it. The flavors complimented each other and were enjoyed in the ocean breeze. read more

Island Scoops - Key lime pie and toasted coconut. It's pink from the sign outside! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Cute little shop with tons of flavor variety. The coconut almond joy is fantastic and blueberry cheesecake. Ingredients taste real as opposed to artificial flavoring. Perfect level of density and creaminess. Cheap prices! They also serve donuts and pastries. read more

Island Scoops - Blueberry cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Still the best place i have found for ice cream after the beach. Super staff, terrific ice cream, and right in the middle of some of the best beaches in the world. One other thing, they offer all of this without the price gouging most places do. We were up at the north end of Anna Maria. Drove past another ice cream shop, opposite way from our house, why, because this is our favorite place. It is worth going out of your way. read more

Island Scoops - Yummy ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Great family friendly ice cream shop. Staff were young adults and all very friendly. Offered samples and got us in and out quick during a busy time. Ice cream was yummy! read more

Delicious ice cream, and they deliver! I was vacationing on AMI and had a craving for ice cream. We ordered, got our ice creams in a timely manner to the hotel and got to enjoy without getting a ride to the shop. read more

Island Scoops - Two, two-scoop ice creams (cookies n cream + coffee, and a mint chip + coffee) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

We passed by here on our long walk back from a late lunch and visit to the beach. I must admit I never eat ice cream but I was craving sweets. This is one of those spots that depending on your stance on safety protocols, you'll want to know they don't wear masks. The inside is pretty tight and we walked in on a family also not wearing masks either. We did have our masks on and chose to continue with our order. It's very hard to practice any social distancing inside. I got a hot fudge sundae and my daughter had the cool beads. I imagine we will be back by the end of the week. read more

Nice little icecream shop. Lots to choose from. Many icecream flavor the ones we tried were rich and creamy. Blueberry cheesecake flavor and apple pie a la mode. Both were dreamy creamy. Oh yes they have baked goods there also. I had the brownie I will admit these set the standard. Positively the best in the area. Oh if you want a view. Walk out when your finished walk across the street. About 200 feet your standing in the bay. Yes I forgot to mention that the beach is across the street. The people are very nice friendly and keeps the place very clean. Oh they sell candy, and different kinds of soda. I will definitely be back. Update went back last night. Wasn't let down still delicious. Got another brownie so very delicious. I also got the pecan pie bar it was indeed delicious. Tried the Kahula ice cream and heavenly hash both were delicious and yummy. So very good. We go to Sarasota a lot I think we found a new traditional place to go while we are in town. read more

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Cute little ice cream shop with flavors including key lime pie and gator trail! There's some indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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Yummy ice cream!!! Close by and delicious. The ice cream had great flavor. I had something with coconut and it was exactly what I was looking for.. very island refreshing! read more

I love ice cream and holy cow did not disappoint. Tried the Cookie Monster with almond joy and dipped waffle cone and will have to come back and try different flavors. read more

Island Scoops - Cookie monster + almond joy on waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Wow just wow. It seems like every time I get ice cream I pay way too much for way too little cream. Well as far as the ice cream cookie sandwiches go here that's not the case. We got two and that was way too much but you get to pick your cookie we got a Reese cup cookie and a chocolate chip cookie and they were biggg and we got double chocolate fudge and triple peanut butter ice cream to fill the middle all for 5.75 a piece. I will for sure be back and so should you. read more

Island Scoops - Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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I came here based on the yelp picture of the cheesecake looking food. Not one single person knew what that was and they even said that's not their picture. I ended up just getting some ice-cream they had. They do have lots of choices in flavors which is nice. We had 5 different things and everyone enjoyed. Noticed this morning they removed the picture (that's a good thing so no one else goes there asking for it). read more

Great place very centric, awesome service, tasty ice cream . What more can you ask for !!!

We had a great experience at Island Scoops! The three young men working were polite and friendly! Told us all about living the island life and provided fun recommendations. The blueberry cheesecake was delicious!! A must visit! Island Scoops is adorable - everything you'd picture an island ice cream shop to be! read more

Great ice cream with creative options. Very kid friendly with those mistakes they make . Staff also had a great sense of humor. Great value IMO! read more

Quick service, cold ice cream, and lots of flavors. There's not much more you can ask for! Parking is a bit of an issue but we were able to find a spot just around the block. read more

We stopped in for some ice cream one night after dinner. They have a ton of sundae options along with a ton of flavors. I opted for the seasonal pumpkin swirl and butter pecan on a waffle cone. The pumpkin swirl was my favorite but the butter pecan was also very flavorful. The inside was clean and there was one picnic table outside. There were two teenage girls working and they were nice but we came right before 9:00 and you could tell they were trying to get everyone out so they could lock up. read more

This is THE place to go for quintessential ice cream that will melt your tastebuds away! When stepping in this ice cream shop, you will still feel that island flair that you do walking around Anna Maria Island. Bright aqua colored walls will grace your presence along with ice cream flavors ranging from the traditional flavors like chocolate, butter pecan, and vanilla to more adventurous flavors like Kahlua krunch, key lime pie, or blueberry cheesecake. Bask yourself in ice cream heaven. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream was my #1 pick this time, and it was cool, comfy, and Mmm Mmm satisfying. Check this ice cream getaway out when you are on the island. Another wonderful fact about this place is it is locally made in a small Amish creamery in Sarasota called Big Olafs. Best of worlds of having ice cream on an island and locally made. Can't get any better than that! read more

Island Scoops - Blueberry cheesecake kid's scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

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Great local ice cream shop! Cute atmosphere and huge portions! Many varieties and the staff was very nice.

So glad we stopped in! We were headed to another place and decided to stop here and so glad we did! Excellent tasting ice cream and great conversation with Melinda one of the owners! read more

The ice cream is just ok not Sure if it is homemade or store bought ! Sad because when you walk inside it is very cute and peaceful little place . I got The chocolate peanut butter with mini peanut butter cup small waffle cone , $4.95 small for the price and absolutely no peanut butter taste at all and zero mini peanut butter cup , I ask the lady if she had made a mistake. But she said no . My daughter like the coconut ice cream but her waffle cone had a few holes so she lost half of the ice cream after it leaked everywhere she couldn't eat it so had to throw away. read more

After a disappointing dinner, we were happy to stop into this shop for a sweet treat. The brownie sundae was absolutely amazing. The brownie was so rich and fudgy which made it 10x better. The shop itself is very cute with plenty of seating inside and out. Definitely worth a try! read more

Island Scoops - Brownie Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Best. Ice cream. Ever!!! This cute little store had so many selections! From waffle cones dipped in sprinkles, to sundaes & milkshakes! We stopped in twice for ice cream during our weekend stay. It was creamy & sweet & the atmosphere was fun & relaxing! read more

Island Scoops - Who doesn't love superman ice cream?! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Been there twice since our latest visit to the island and the ladies working the counter were super sweet and friendly and ice cream and cookies are good! Highly recommend one of those big fluffy cookies. Only wishing the staff wore masks, the pandemic isn't over and they are handling food after all. Otherwise, happy with our experience. read more

Came here on a date night and we both really enjoyed our desserts! I'm not a huge ice cream eater, but in the Florida heat, you can't beat it. I had the birthday cake flavour, while my partner had a cheesecake ice cream. We both recommend ours! The location of this place can't be beat. It's close to Cortez Rd, making it easily accessible. It's also directly across from the beach, so you can take your treat and watch the waves. Inside, the decor is cozy, and they have plenty of touristy mugs and trinkets of Anna Maria Island for sale, if that's your thing. There are SO many ice cream choices, it's almost hard to choose! If you're not into a cold snack, they also have baked goods. We will definitely be back to try other flavours! read more

Stopped by on a scorching hot day for some cool cream. The spot is small & family friendly with space to sit at the entrance, benches further inside & an outdoor bench near the street. I had the chocolate peanutbutter ice cream, it was thick, rich & delicious. I look forward to visiting whenever I'm in the area. read more

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Ice cream was very good and the staff was so friendly. We loved the I cream nachos! Make this a stop if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

The ice cream here was good. I especially like the option of a small cone bowl. I like cones, but in the heat that's going to get messy. The cone bowl solves this problem. We had three different flavors and couldn't decide on the best. read more

I've given two stars based on the fact that this shop is not following basic precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. None of the employees wore masks. I saw them handling the waffle bowls and cones with their bare hands. They were leaning over the ice cream and toward patrons, not distancing. I won't visit this shop again until they at least start having employees wear masks. The ice cream was pretty good but was semi-melted even right after being scooped. read more

Good ice cream... horrendous hospitality. Lied about restrooms. Not allowed samples. Lectured me about using their "broken" restroom. Said have a nice day which really meant f you as I told them that it's not nice to lie to other customers about their restroom. read more

This place is adorable. They were so busy yet got in and out so fast. Amazing flavors and portions for cheap. Service was so friendly!

Been coming to this location for years now when in the area. Ice cream is ok, fresh enough but nothing to write home about. From here on though, we'll be driving past and skipping the calories. On our last visit there, our friend wanted a malted milkshake, and was told they were out of malt. Bummer, but ok, things happen. Last nite we go in again. My wife orders an ice cream soda, but the woman behind the counter says "I don't know what what is, or how to make it". Seriously? So she got a chocolate shake instead. Our friend (the one that tried to get the malted last time) asks if they have malt, and gets a yes. So she orders a malted chocolate shake. That's when she was told "we're out of chocolate". Apparently my wife got the last of it? So.....yeah. From now on we'll head south to St Armand's instead. read more

Cute little mom and pop ice cream shop with a wide variety of quality ice cream. Located right across the street from the beach, it's a perfect little spot to hit up after spending a long day under the warm sun. Although the venue is quite large for an ice cream shop, the signs and decor make it a warm and inviting place to hang out with friends and family. There's a pretty good variety of flavors to choose from (my favorites were the birthday cake and kahlua krunch). Free tastes are unlimited so be sure to try as many flavors to your heart's content. The ice cream is creamy and thick and clearly made with a lot of love. Prices are a little steep, but it's worth it. Definitely a solid ice cream choice. read more

Island Scoops - Birthday cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Best ice cream in the island or in town. They have great selections and very friendly staff. Ice cream tastes like real ice cream. read more

Island Scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

Meh.... You can't get samples to taste and I got the coconut ice cream and it tasted freezer burned. The young girls working were put out helping us too. They prefer their friends as customers.I will stick to Two Scoops. read more

THIS IS THE BEST ICE CREAM EVER! the cookie monster one is really good the service was really great highly recommend. will keep going to this place again and again! read more

I got the Mudslide ice cream (espresso + cookies n cream) and it was really good! They have many other flavors and a lot of cone varieties to choose from. I just got it in a cup but the chocolate covered cones looked good. On a warm afternoon, I recommend this place to take a break and beat the heat! read more