Stopped in to satisfy an evening's sweet tooth with my mom. The line was long on a summer weeknight, however, the line moved at a good pace with just 2 employees holding down the fort. They both were friendly & efficient! I had one scoop cup of their cookies & cream for $5.75, which was delicious! Creamy, not too sweet, perfect amount of cookies. I topped it with some rainbow sprinkles for an added $1. In a waffle cone, it would $7.75. The one scoop was more than enough! My mom had the dutch chocolate & we brought back a salted caramel scoop for my aunt; they both enjoyed their churned confections as well! read more

Orange Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Cute ice cream shop on Siesta Key. They have a large selection of flavors but I wish they had more fruity and tropical options. The prices is expensive, even compared with nearby ice cream spots. The smallest cup is $5.75. read more

Orange Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The smell of waffle cones greets you as you open the door. We asked and the ice cream is home made .... And delicious! Between us we had 4 flavors and the gooey brownie won. Hands down. The young lady working was very friendly and attentive. read more

We visit at least 2x when we stay on Siesta Key and love the ice cream here. They used to list allergens on the flavors at the old location which was helpful when we brought visitors. Now you have to ask for every flavor if they have nuts and it would be helpful to know before sampling. read more

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Nice spot to grab ice cream with a few seating options inside and out. I ordered a medium cookies n cream and it was good. Customer service was just ok. I would choose other ice cream shops in the area over this one next time, but it was nice to try! read more

Orange Octopus - Medium Cookies n Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

On our last trip we visited here multiple times, it's that good! So many options to choose from but the coconut is to die for. I honestly wish I could get this closer to home. Others in our group had different options and enjoyed them as well. Great service and wonderful ice cream! read more

Orange Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Amazing ice cream but theyve recently downsized, still fun place for a quick scoop but not the same ambiance it used to have. 7.3/10 read more

They have a variety of flavors to choose from - some trendy, some classic. The service moved very quickly, which was good for wait time -- tough if you didn't know what to order. (I'd say choose from the list on the wall before you get to the counter to avoid slowing the line.) There is limited seating inside and a fair amount outside. read more

Charming server, ice cream is tasty, great toasted coconut. Would be back if I'm in the area again.

Decent ice cream at a reasonable price. I like that you can get 3 different flavors in their large offering. They also let you taste the flavors, which is always appreciated. read more

Stopped in for a quick sweet treat. I was hoping for pistachio but they didn't have any this day. We got chocolate and cotton candy ice cream. It was good, although the chocolate was a little grainy. It's not cheapest place for ice cream but conveniently located near the beach. The service was good and plenty of places to sit indoors to enjoy on a super hot day. The art work was great, the kids loved it. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Many locals told us to take our little one to get ice cream at Orange Octopus. Their recommendation did not disappoint! Thankfully they were open late so we were able to eat dinner elsewhere and venture over to this gem. Toasted Coconut and Mint Chocolate Chip were VERY good. read more

Orange Octopus - Mint Chocolate Chip in the background and a super flavorful Toasted Coconut front and center. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Good spot! Visited this ice cream spot with family. The spot is small but has some indoor seating. The staff was friendly and happy to provide samples as needed! I got the Kentucky Honey Bourbon and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream in a waffle cone. The ice cream was creamy and both choices were good with very subtle and smooth flavors. Unfortunately the waffle cones were stale. Hopefully the cone I got was just not the best batch. I would definitely re-visit and try some other flavors! read more

Orange Octopus - Kentucky Honey Bourbon and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great little ice cream stop... The wife and I stopped here after our dinner as it was just a short walk away from the restaurant. Small and unassuming, they had a wide range of ice cream flavors and the servings were way bigger than I thought they would be. Service was fast and efficient, both gals working behind the counter kept the line moving at a nice clip. I had their Kentucky Honey Bourbon ice cream with the Cherry Chocolate Chunk - My wife had the same Cherry Chocolate Chunk alone. Very creamy and delicious. It was a nice, quick stop to top off a dinner out. read more

Orange Octopus has been hiding from me for a long time. I can't even believe it. The sign caught my eye this time by Captain Curt's Oyster and Tiki Bar. We always go to Turtle Beach not Siesta Key. It's Quieter and the walk is way shorter and it finally caught my attention. This ice cream is local and home made and amazing. I promise I don't say that for all ice cream. I had the key lime pie with coconut and coconut topping. So perfect!! My husband had the sea salt caramel and strawberry cheesecake. They were exactly as they say they were. The orange octopus theme is the cutest. Love love love this spot now every time we go back to Turtle Beach! read more

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My parents rave about this place, so we decided to stop in tonight with the kiddo after dinner. It looks like a normal small ice cream shop, really nice team Members and a good selection of choices. My son got the cotton candy ice cream, my mother a chocolate one, my wife got key lime pie and I got peanut butter and jelly. I tried most of them, and they were very good! I even got samples of peanut butter chocolate and alligator tracks, both were very good as well but I decided on the peanut butter and jelly as you don't really see it anywhere. Really good ice cream, we enjoyed our dessert. Recommended. read more

Loved this place! Took my girls here after a hot beach day and it totally hit the spot. The inside of the shop was really clean and we loved the minimalist design. The ice cream was phenomenal-- I got the key lime, hubby got the Kentucky honey bourbon, and the girls got the Superman and the chocolate. Super creamy and not overly sweet. Will come here every time we're in town! read more

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Speaking as someone who has tried nearly every ice cream store in Siesta Key... Orange Octopus is a strong contender for #1. I prefer a softer, creamier texture when it comes to ice cream and this place got it perfect. The chocolate peanut is amazing and I will be returning solely for this flavor. The dutch chocolate flavor is great for a dark chocolate lover. It is not a super sweet flavor which makes it a nice compliment to balance out another flavor. FYI: They don't split a single scoop here :( BUT you can have two flavors if you get a double scoop :) read more

Orange Octopus - an open daily 11am - 10pm - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Best. Ice. Cream. On. The. Planet. Seriously. Unbelievable ice cream. Super generous scoops. Impeccable service. read more

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Gator tracks (vanilla ice cream, chocolate swirl and a few crushed peanut butter cups) Creamy and reasonably priced for a resort town. Popular place! read more

The ice cream was delicious! Always a little crowded because it's in a popular spot, but a must hit whenever I'm in Siesta Key read more

Orange Octopus - Cherry chocolate chip & ooey gooey brownie with rainbow sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We were craving ice cream while in the Siesta Key area and found that the Orange Octopus was nearby. It is within a plaza but you cannot miss all the orange! The inside is airy and bright with pops of orange. Seating inside and some benches outside as well. Well over 20 ice cream flavors. I went with a cup of the mint chocolate chip and my husband got a cone of the key lime pie. The ice cream was smooth and creamy. However, I did feel that the portion size and price were a little off - portions are a bit on the small side. They have other offerings such as smoothies, coffee, shakes, etc. I also noticed that you could buy t-shirts with the logo and old fashioned candy. Super cute decor and place - a must stop for a treat! read more

Man this place deserves every star I can give it. It was a little hard to find. It's located in a strip mall next to Siesta Key bike & kayak. Parking is limited right in front of the businesses in strip. I was greeted soon as I came in and the young man asked I if I'd like to try any flavors. I tried 4 and they were all so delicious. The server helped me decide on Kentucky Honey Bourbon and Sea Salt Caramel. Man oh man I really enjoyed my waffle cone. The Ice cream was so creamy and had the best consistency. The waffle cone was fresh as well. The shop has seating inside and a couple benches ouut front so you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. As others have mentioned you get a nice sized scoop so if you did a cup you might be able to share 2 scoops. Highly satisfied with this establishment. read more

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Orange Octopus offers good cream & service, clean interior, and conveniently located along Siesta Key. read more

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High quality ice cream served up quickly. A regular tradition for our family when on vacation here.

This is our hands down favorite ice cream purveyor. The quality is great and the staff are always wonderful. We just wish it wasn't only when we are vacationing that we got to enjoy it(granted we go multiple times when we can). read more

Fabulous ice cream! I got the cherry chocolate chip and my daughter got the cookies and cream. They were busy but the staff hustles. Great spot on Siesta key in Captain Curt's Village. read more

Yummy little ice cream shop on Siesta Key. All the flavors looked great. The flavors change constantly. I order the toasted coconut. There were lots of shredded coconut in it. My friend had the pistachio and it was one of the best I've ever tasted. My boyfriend always gets Butter Pecan and he enjoyed it. I wanted to get two flavors but they can only do it if you get 2 scoops but I couldn't eat that much so I stayed with one flavor. Everyone outside raved about the Salted Caramel. Maybe next time...... read more

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This is a great little ice cream store right off the main strip. All the ice cream is made up onsite. The staff was super friendly and their positive energy was through the roof. They made it a great experience with my young daughters, I had a waffle cone with Ooey gooey brownie and sea salt caramel. It was killer. The brownie had real large chucks of fudge like brownie in it. I'd go back just for that! They had dairy free options as my oldest had a mango smoothie. The youngest went with a classic Superman cone. There are several ice cream places on siesta key but you can't go wrong with the Orange Octopus. read more

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I had the salted caramel in a cup. Perfect. Creamy, sweet and the right amountt of salt. There are so many small ice cream stores that are hyped and overpriced for the quality. This place has excellent ice cream for a very good price. read more

The best non-dairy ice cream I have had in a long time. Coconut ice cream with chocolate chips & hot fudge=WOW!

Once you find this little ice cream shop behind Captain Curt's... you'll be smiling. Ohhhhh this place is pretty fabulous. Firstly, you will have trouble choosing because all flavours are enticing!!!! With help from the scooper associate... I chose salted caramel (1 scoop) in a waffle cone! What heaven! What delight! Creamy freshness! My brother visited last year and he recommended this place. I'm glad I actually listed to him. I love this place! You can eat inside or take it with you. They have cute souvenir shirts to buy. They have Floridian saltwater taffy for sale by the register. Nice!!! I'll be back!!! read more

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Homemade ice cream? YES PLEASE! You're bound to have difficulty choosing *just one* flavor at The Orange Octopus, so I suggest you get two scoops in a waffle cone. It will be worth every calorie, I promise. Tasty Recs: -Toasted Coconut -Key Lime Pie -Salted Caramel read more

Super delicious ice cream! Plenty of flavors to choose from and perfect location for leaving the key after a hot beach day. read more

Orange Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The only thing I didn't like was that they wouldn't let you get two flavors in a single scoop. Most places will let you do two half scoops. But the ice cream was so yummy I couldn't knock a star for that, just had to get two full scoops and honestly I'm not complaining Super creamy, so many good flavors, definitely will go back next time we visit Siesta. read more

Orange Octopus - Coffee crunch and fudgey brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We were on the beach and wanted ice cream. Looked on the map and found this awesome spot! I got the honey bourbon, my girlfriend got the ooey gooey and I gotta say, I loved mine so much! boy am I ready to go back here soon! The inside is very small but over all amazing place, amazing ice creAm and great customer service! **UPDATE** Just went back for a second time and I gotta say, I've never had better ice cream before! If your hungry and in the mood for sweets, come here! Thanks for reading everyone! Have a great day :) read more

Great ice cream on Siesta Key at a great price! Orange Octopus hand makes their ice cream in house and they have a wide selection of flavors, including locally related ones, like Key Lime Pie and Toasted Coconut. Masks are not required, which is a plus! We had the Gator Tracks, Key Lime Pie, and Toasted Coconut; we recommend them all! There is several benches outside and plenty of tables inside. When back in Florida, we will be return customers! read more

Orange Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Phenomenal! Eat at Spearfish Grille then walk right up the street to this gem for ice cream.

Don't let the long line deter you, it moves quickly & it is worth the wait. Best ice cream on the key.

The ice cream was ice cream! The flavor was nothing special but it sure does give you a nice break from the scorching heat of Florida. The coconut flavor non-dairy option that I was so excited for was a bit of a let down. It just kind of tasted like frozen coconut milk. They had nice serving sizes read more

Orange Octopus - Ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sarasota, Florida