What a nice delicious experience! Thank you! Parking on Saturday night was a challenge but I like challenges! I found illegal parking at a government building close by to the east. The advantage of driving an ex-cop car is I can go anywhere... or can I? So far, no tickets! Earlie offered up gracious, helpful and friendly service. I was seeking dairy free and Mayday delivered incredible flavors like espresso with chips and cherry something or another. Earlie kindly informed me the espresso is strong but we both agreed... it's better that way! Life is good with excellent ice cream and fine service. read more

Mayday ice cream makes handcrafted ice cream and popsicles. They have different flavors but are limited to one vegan flavor. They have a cute aviator theme. It's not heavily revolved around aviation but has a little sprinkle of it. The staff was really friendly and encouraged to taste as many flavors as we liked read more

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The ice cream is the BEST in Gainesville. It always tastes so fresh, creamy and perfectly sweetened. One of my favorite things to do is stop by and get pints to enjoy at home or taste test the seasonal flavors. If you're in Gainesville and craving ice cream, then you must stop by and try Mayday! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Strawberry matcha ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We ventured to this popular spot based on a recommendation for an after dinner treat. The line was long and customers waited patiently. Lots of flavors to choose from and it all tasted great. The homemade sprinkles were decadent and I would highly recommend you add to any flavor. The key lime flavor was the winner... delicious! The store is a bit small but was well lit & colorful. The young ladies seemed to have slight attitude but we overlooked that based on the number of patrons filing through this gem of a spot read more

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I love the flavors at Mayday and they are constantly changing! The workers are always super nice and let you try the flavors. I am lactose intolerant but often still have the regular dairy ice creams because they taste better. Mayday's dairy free ice cream is literally the best I've had and tastes just like the real thing! It was also me and my friend's birthday and they were so nice to give us a free birthday ice cream! You can also ask for sprinkles without extra charge which is definitely a plus. The place has limited seating but it's right in downtown so you can walk around. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Dairy free - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This artisan ice cream shop located in Gainesville offers small batch ice cream crafted with high-quality ingredients. It is a cute little place with only a couple tables inside. We ordered the Flight $9.65 with six mini scoops. We were able to choose our flavors and it was so delicious. The staff were very friendly and efficient. read more

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So my friend and I decided to stop in after going to the Candlelight concert at the Hippodrome last night. Although they close at 10pm, thankfully they stayed open past closing to accomodate all of the concertgoers. I saw on social media that they were offering seasonal winter flavors and I really had my eye on the North peppermint as I'm a mint chocolate kinda girly. I got a scoop in a waffle cone which came out to $7.76 after taxes. Yes, it's a little pricey for it however, everything is homemade and they had such a great variety of flavors that can be suitable for all taste buds. The employees were super nice and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed speaking with them last night. The North peppermint was so creamy and had the perfect amount of mint flavoring. It was a great flavor that I think even the most opposed mint ice cream haters would like it. It also nice that you can sample before you buy. My friend sampled the honey sesame miso which she thought was pretty good but ended up getting the seasonal flavor, Yule log. Mayday Ice Cream is the perfect place to end the night or just grab a scoop and walk around downtown. read more

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Same great ice cream as their location in Jacksonville Beach that I tried last year. This space in Gville is somewhat small, but the service excellent! Some seating. Pints to go available in their blast freezer. Parking down the street in the garage, or if you're lucky, on the street. read more

A Family Favorite! We've loved this spot ever since we first walked into the sprinkle-filled walls of the original St. Augustine location, so we were thrilled to see it open in Gainesville! Half Hyppo (another family favorite) and half Mayday, this place is an amazing dessert destination. The location offers a variety of delicious, old-fashioned, small-batch ice creams served in cups, homemade waffle cones, or bowls all topped with a tasty galette! Not in the mood for ice cream? Try one of Hyppo's funky or classic popsicle flavors! read more

REALLY love this ice cream shop. They always have interesting flavors and the quality is awesome. Prices are fair and the service is very good. read more

I've been to Mayday twice now and each time has been amazing! My protip is to bring a friend and share the ice cream flight so that you can try as many flavors as possible. I love that they have unique flavors that rotate out. My favorites so far are banana pudding and sesame miso. The staff is always very friendly and willing to give samples. There might be a bit of a wait, but the line usually moves fast. The inside doesn't have a ton of seating, but I wouldn't consider that a big deal at all. I highly recommend this wonderful gem in the heart of downtown! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice cream flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I had left a review in the past on the Hyppo page when Mayday had just opened up, and my experience was abysmal that time. However, it's been around a year now since then and I stopped by Sunday night since I was downtown eating dinner with friends, and this experience was definitely much better. The guy working at the counter tonight (around 9pm Sunday night), was spectacular! He was extremely friendly and funny, let my boyfriend try as many flavors as he wanted, and had great suggestions as well. Honestly the last time I was here the service really turned me off, but this guy was so great to us I'll definitely be returning again! Also the ice cream was really good this time too! read more

Great selection of flavors and serving options. Our daughter's (UF student) new favorite ice cream place.

Amazing, unique flavours. You can sample everything you want and that's exactly what we did. Top favourites are brown butter chocolate chip cookie, blackberry crisp, and blueberry cinnamon toast crunch. Service was fantastic, our server was very patient and amicable. I love love love the smell of ice cream shops and the smell of this one might be my fav. The aesthetics were also on point. ALSO the price point can't be beat. A flight of six flavours for ~$10 was insane. Will be coming back again and again and again!!! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Flight of six - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Mayday ice cream is now what used to be Hyppo gourmet ice cream pops. Or maybe it's Hyppo serving Mayday inside, or vice versa. Either way, Mayday is hand-crafted ice cream but these aren't your ordinary flavors: strawberry dragon fruit, mango lassi, raja honey, blackberry earl grey. If you can imagine the flavor combination, Mayday probably could put it together. They also have gluten-free options as well, making them appealing to all. I tried one of the seasonal spring flavors, Andalusia, which was extra virgin Spanish olive oil infused with rosemary and pyramid crystal salt. Do I know what pyramid crystal salt is? No. Did it stop the flavor from being delicious? Also no. The olive oil and rosemary flavors were subtle, enough to taste but not be overpowering. I got it on a waffle cone to go. Now the downside: that one scoop on a waffle cone cost $9.17 with tax and tip. So while they may have extravagant flavors, Mayday has exorbitant prices. Ultimately they are good for a rare treat but this isn't ice cream I could afford to buy every day. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Andalusia: extra virgin Spanish olive oil infused with rosemary and pyramid crystal salt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Great addition to an already unique shop in downtown. A quiet oasis from the heat, this cute spot offers fresh fruit popsicles and now delicious ice cream. They have a great balance between unusual or creative flavors and standards, especially for a small shop. The staff is laid back and patient, offering suggestions and recommendations. With a wide door and open floor concept it is wheelchair friendly (not automatic door). read more

I love Mayday!! Ice cream is easily my favorite dessert and this place hits the spot. Their flavors are so unique and it feels like there's something new every time I go. My boyfriend and I like sharing the flight and it's always so much ice cream and so delicious! The employers are extremely kind and encouraging :) they also have a very nice little punch card system if you go often. read more

They were very patient while we tried many of the flavors before deciding on what we wanted. The line moved quickly despite only one person behind the counter. I had the Coffee and Donuts and the Gillespie Bourbon Pecan on a sugar cone. It was quite good. The store was small without a lot of seating. Overall good grab and go ice cream. read more

We came in here after a disappointing dinner experience. Alyssa made our whole night better! She recommended flavors based off our preferences and gave us lots of samples. I got the strawberry matcha ice cream. It was great, not too sweet not too earthy. We'll definitely be back. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The ice cream here was delicious and they have really fun flavors. You can add homemade sprinkles and a waffle cone crisp for free and they both really add to the experience. It is a bit pricey, but not more than most other ice cream shops of its kind. The ambiance is really cute, but there is no seating outside so keep that in mind! The service was great and they were very patient with us sampling flavors. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - The aviator and s'mores - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This new ice cream spot offers super friendly and helpful customer service and a great variety of flavors! The manager was so nice and provided several samples when I couldn't decide what to pick. I settled on a scoop of the caramel apple pie, which was a perfect seasonal flavor with chunks of apple and pie crust, and grabbed a pint of the ice box lemon to go. I was also so happy to see that there's a flight option on the menu where you can get 6 mini scoops. Will definitely be trying that next time! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Caramel apple pie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My friend and I came to Mayday Ice Cream on a Friday evening around 7pm. The line was to the door and it was a little busy. But it moved fast considering there was only one person working that night. Mayday serves both ice cream and popsicles. We came for the ice cream though! They have so many unique flavors to choose from, it is hard to pick. They are really unique and use the highest quality ingredients. You can really taste the difference in the ice cream too. I loved the interior and the color scheme. A really fun, upbeat little ice cream parlor. It is kept pretty clean too. There are a few seating options, but not many considering the shop is small. They offer both homemade waffle cones and cups. Each cup is topped with a small piece of their waffle cone. The scoops are the perfect size as well, not too much, but not too little either. My friend and I couldn't decide what flavors to get. So, we ended up ordering the flight which includes 6 mini scoops. This was the move! The scoops were the perfect size and we got to try a little bit of everything. For our six flavors, we opted for the Winterberry, S'mores, Midnight Chocolate, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, The Aviator, and Mint Monster. The winterberry is a seasonal flavor made with Berrys and white chocolate chips. This flavor was good, but not great. The fruit was really fresh, but the texture just wasn't it. The S'mores includes vanilla ice cream with graham crackers, chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and a homemade chocolate swirl. We enjoyed this flavor, it had a nice balance to it. The Midnight Chocolate is definitely for chocolate lovers. It is rich chocolate ice cream with brownie bits, and cocoa nibs. The chocolate flavor is really deep and good. The Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Is brown butter ice cream filled with crisp chocolate chip cookies. This flavor wasn't as good as I was expecting and slightly underwhelming. The S'mores and this flavor were similar for some reason. The Aviator was by far our favorite! It had chocolate and hazelnut Nutella ice cream blended with chunks of Biscoff cookies and chopped hazelnuts. The biscoff flavor does overpower the subtle Nutella flavor, but this one is still really good! Lastly, the Mint Monster. It is sweet ice cream made with fresh mint, Andes chocolate mints, chocolate chips, and crumbled grasshopper cookies. This had a really fresh, not artificial mint flavor to it. Overall, Mayday is a great establishment serving up a plethora of unique and bold ice cream flavors. They aren't your traditional ice cream parlor! The flight is great for sharing and sampling a variety of scoops. Their ice cream is made with top quality ingredients and it is evident in the flavor and texture of the ice cream. The staff is really nice and the service was as quick as possible, considering how busy it was. I will definitely return when I'm downtown and look forward to trying more of their flavors! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice Cream Flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I personally enjoyed my scoop of ice cream which was the brown butter chocolate chip cookie but cannot imagine paying $5.75 for a single scoop. My bf paid and I felt like I should've just went to Publix to get a pint or even gotten a Van Leuwens pint from Walmart. The price just doesn't match the quality. It wasn't to brag about truly. Even though they have interesting flavors I don't think they really translate well. The redeeming quality was the crunchy cone. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Every time we find a Mayday ice cream shop we try to go. This was very close to our lunch place. This particular store has a Hyppo pop outlet too. We ordered two kinds-one was a double chocolate and the other was the peanut butter with Oreos. They each have a cute name but I don't remember. This is quality ice cream so worth the price. read more

Wow, what a great experience. We stopped in for a sweet treat. We got to hear about this wonderful company and how they can ship their delicious ice cream anywhere in the US. We sampled the most unusual pairings and they were amazing. I chose the homemade sprinkles which were so tasty. The service was quick and friendly. The shop is decorated in bright colors with a selfie wall near the exit. This is not your usual ice cream spot. This is next level! Go check them out. read more

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Went to Mayday Ice Cream and had a great experience. Rosa helped me out and was super nice. Service was quick and the ice cream was really good. I'll definitely be back. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Mayday exceeded my expectations -- service was super friendly and accommodating to our larger party (thanks again Alyssa!) It's a small place but bright and cute inside. Every ice cream we tried was delicious. The queen salted caramel was insanely creamy and delicious. Not too sweet and they have adult flavors with alcohol! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Queen salted caramel with waffle cone chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The ice cream here is delicious! Not too heavy or indulgent, just super delicious. The flavors rotate as well so there's usually something new to try with lots of fun unique ones like banana pudding and coffee with donut chunks. I got ice cream but they sell popsicles as well. Opted for a cone this time but have been before and really recommend the flight option to try 6 different flavors. The inside is a bit small so would be hard to fit a large group but otherwise a great experience and they even have punchcards for buy 12 get one free which isn't the best deal imo but still a fun concept to keep you coming back. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Midnight chocolate and parent trap - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I scream you scream we all scream for Mayday Ice Cream: First time visiting Mayday ice Cream and it did not disappoint. Everything is homemade. They have a large variety of popsicles and ice cream. A must try! I got the Cookie Crush and it was amazing! The team was so awesome! Will definitely return! read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Mahli and Rosa were so kind and helpful. Great experience at Mayday!! Our ice cream was delicious and the ambiance was wonderful.

Such a cool ice cream shop, the flavors are unique and delicious. We visited in summer & did a mini scoop flight. The key lime was my favorite read more

The ice cream is so good here but one scoop for $7? There are so many fun flavors here though. There's always so many people in here so it can be a bit overwhelming but always a good experience. read more

Mayday Ice Cream - Blueberry crunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Hi, today I tried the non dairy cream and it was so completely disappointing that I nearly cried. No flavor, and 8 dollars. What is it even made of? The dairy one that I tried previously was okay. read more

Quaint location, great selection of flavors. Customer service great as usual for Mayday ice cream.