Being a mom of two young kids, I've tried out nearly every ice cream shop in Sarasota. I can…read moreconfidently say Great Heights Creamery is hands down the best. The absolute hardest part is deciding on a flavor. So far I've tried their blueberry and lemon ricotta, coffee and donuts, brownie s'more's, and the darkness flavors. All of them have been exceptional. They're rich and delicious and their consistency is creamy and smooth. Some of their flavors change periodically so there's always something new to try. Their staff is super friendly and more than accommodating with sample offerings and the option to split flavors. I'm usually a cup over cone person but their made in-house waffle cone is the best waffle cone I've ever had. I highly recommend it be paired with their ice cream. I look forward to each trip to Great Heights Creamery and the new flavor options that await!

Excellent, top quality ice cream. You can taste the difference. Unique flavors. Fast, friendly…read moreservice. Nice new shop with plenty of room inside and out

Ice cream was great. Clean and fast. Lots of options and location is perfect in downtownread more

This is my favorite ice cream in Sarasota!! The cake batter and chocolate are my favorites.read more

This is a very cute little gelato place with authentic handmade fresh flavors…read more They have fruit gelato, chocolate gelato, and a bunch of other different flavor flavors that are classic and a little bit more un unique. It's all fresh and can come in either a cup or a cone. They also serve cappuccinos, lattes, and espresso if you'd like. There's little seating, but it is offered indoor and outdoor.

Gentleman working behind the counter was so kind and generous with the samples. Pistachio gelato is…read moremy favorite and this was the best I've ever had! Can't wait to visit again

What a great find. Seating inside at table and chairs or at the bar in the window as well as tables…read moreoutside! Dairy free options available and not just plain vanilla and chocolate flavors! Any ice cream can be made into soft serve. Flavors are amazing! I had Cookie Crunch with Biscoff cookies! Delicious!!!!! The place is light, airy and the owners (?) were pleasant and accommodating. My husband ordered the peanut butter malted milkshake and the owner suggested how he liked it extra peanut and made it for my husband at no extra charge! Free samples!!! We will definitely stop back when in town again!!!

This was a shop that served locally made flavors. The fascinating detail about this was that any…read moreflavor could be churned into a soft serve when ordering. They had lots of flavors, and the service was appreciated. I had a small cup of Key Lime Pie and spumoni. It was a generous cup for a small. Both flavors were very fulfilling. I preferred the spumoni as I enjoyed the combination of flavors. The Key Lime Pie could have contained a little more of the pie crust flavoring. I also tried the brown sugar cinnamon and chocolate brownie with a marshmallow meringue. The brown sugar cinnamon was my favorite flavor. It was a great blend of brown sugar and cinnamon. It was superb. The chocolate brownie was good too, but I did not like the marshmallow meringue as it was a little overpowerful with the ice cream. Will I go back? I would.

BLUF: Good ice cream in St. Armands circle and even better when it's not crowded…read more Yes, I like Kilwins ice cream and I love it when I don't have to find a parking spot or wait in line. This Kilwins is located in St. Armand's Circle. Given that, parking can be tricky and lines can be long. Conveniently, this Kilwins was in walking distance to my hotel on a recent stay in Lido Key so I was sure to stop by for a scoop. Also, I am glad to see Kilwins was able to renovate and recover after back-to-back Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton hit the area. I wouldn't drive to St. Armands Circle and fight parking just for Kilwins but if in the area and craving a sweet treat, Kilwins has visitors covered with ice cream, fudge and candy.

More than ice cream!…read more Yes, we bought ice cream here. Seating on benches in front of the store while seeking to complete a cone before meltdown has been a family tradition for years. So, this time, I though readers would like to learn of our experience with two non-traditional items for us: chocolates and peanut brittle. Bottom line is - both were excellent! We wanted to bring home treats for those who could not join us for ice cream. Chocolates and peanut brittle were practical and appreciated choices. The appended photos convey more information than these words would - so please see them. Notes: 1 ) There is no indoor seating. So, plan to sit outside on benches or stroll the circle with ice cream. 2) Afternoon street parking was surprisingly available. Perhaps a weekday afternoon in summer is not prime time. 3) Free samples - The staff will gladly offer a free sample of ice cream. Don't be shy about asking for advice. 4) Price - As a grandparent, I am surprised at how pricey everything is nowadays. However, my millennial kids say that Kilwin's offered a decent value. Kilwin's remains a much-anticipated highlight of family visits to the Circle.

Came back to try the new seasonal flavors. Jeni's has grown on me a lot. At first I didn't love…read morethem at all. Now I get excited to try their new flavors. They are always changing them up. I also like that there is more fruity flavors. I love chocolate l, but not chocolate ice cream which seems popular at many other ice cream shops. I tried lemon blueberry parfait. This was super lemon. I wish there was more blueberry. I did end up getting this one. The biscuit and peach was more biscuit and the peach was light. Banana cream pie was actually more coconut. I should have gotten that. I also got the goat cheese with red berries. That was like a cherry cheesecake. I do like Jeni's in Sarasota. They have one in Tampa also. We came at a bad time. A time when there was like 10 little girls for a birthday party and it's a small location. The high pitched little girl voices were amplified. So happy when they left. Just don't think there's much room in this location for all of them. Outside has lots of seating too. Not everyone wants to hear a bunch of little girls screaming and it echoing through the ice cream shop. Service was friendly and I tried many flavors.

Really great ice cream that full of flavor. The Peanut Butter was strong and delicious. The Goat…read moreCheese with cherry was amazing. What a unique combo that was a pleasant surprise. The brown sugar almond brittle had a strong almond flavor but rich in buttery delight! The waffle cone was a bit crumbling and thick. I might get just the half scoop in a bowl next time. I do like the half scoop options to try more flavors! This place is dangerous as I want to go every day

Amazing place . Highly recommended . Great atmosphere and…read moredelicious sweets. Glad to stop by when I am in the area

Crepetopia is one of those hidden gems in the Meadows that you could easily miss if you're not…read morelooking for it--it's not the easiest spot to see from the road, but it's absolutely worth finding. The shop is run by the owner and his family, and that personal touch really comes through in the service. They're warm, welcoming, and genuinely care about making sure you have a great experience. The dessert selection is outstanding. From gourmet crepes to cakes, macarons, brownies, and plenty of other sweet treats, there's something for every craving--and everything I've tried has been delicious. It's the kind of place where you want to sample a little bit of everything. I've made it a habit to stop by whenever I'm in the area after dinner. It's the perfect way to cap off a night out, and it never disappoints.

Cute little ice cream parlor with a game room attached and a huge outdoor sitting area next to a…read moreminiature golf and a driving range and a huge restaurant. I had some coffee chip ice cream with hot fudge and my wife had a chocolate ice cream and they were terrific young ladies reserved it were great, and this is an easy five star

From the owner: Welcome to Evie's. We are locally owned and operated and were established in Sarasota, Florida in…read more1997. We have grown to 5 locations to better serve you. Evie's cares about our customers and will strive to do what ever we can to deliver a top notch experience. Please use our site to navigate through the additional businesses we offer at each location. Feel Free to contact us if you need any additional information. Thank you , Evie's.

Ooo wee! It was my birthday and I wanted something sweet besides cake…read more I'm glad I found this place, now normally chocolate places are a hit and miss when it comes to white chocolate. But this place takes all the stars! Lol it was so hard to choose just 1 or 2 things. So I got a bunch of things in white chocolate. - white chocolate covered pretzel - w/c coconut - w/c peanut butter cup - w/c with peanuts And one chocolate covered pretzel All tasted super fresh, not overly sweet and the pretzel were delicious. Probably my fav!!! I wasn't too crazy about the peanut butter cup. I did regret not getting more w/c pretzels. Will definitely be retuning soon!

After the sunset at nearby Lido Beach, we headed to St. Armand's Circle where River Street Sweets…read moreis located. If you have been to Savannah, GA, you may be familiar with the Pecan Praline treats. They have them here. They are really good and sweet and dissolve in your mouth like soft crystals. They have different flavors but I liked the sample of turtle the most. Besides these Savannah Sweets, they have chocolates, candies, ice cream and sorbet. I really didn't feel like ice cream but my husband did so we shared the butter pecan. It was pretty good. We also tasted the toasted coconut but the butter pecan was better. Everyone here was super nice and walked outside and offered ice water to everyone. Such a great friendly detail considering how hot it is right now. Definitely a cute sweet spot to visit in St. Armand's Circle. Also many shops are closed after sunset but they do stay open later.

I haven't been to a Menchie's in years, so this was very nostalgic for me. It was exactly how I…read moreremembered it, you grab your own cup and select the frozen yogurt and toppings of your choice. I went with what I always ordered as a kid, cake batter with sprinkles, brownie, and cookie dough. It was fun to create my own sweet treat and the location of this shop is so convenient with all of the shops around. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Everything was clean, the toppings were fresh, and the staff was super kind.

The store is fairly small in size, but the staff is friendly and welcoming! They were generous with…read morethe sample cups - such a cute little shop, we didn't eat in but would in the future if there were less of a crowd. LOVED the "Dole Whip" pineapple soft serve!