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    Paradice

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Peach and Strawberry Lemonade
    Anika W.

    Been wanting to stop by this spot for a cute little date and this was the perfect treat for such a hot day. Paradice offers premium Italian ice as well as ice cream. Today we came for the Italian ice specifically. The location is right near the Interstate and is super cute and intimate. I got a classic Italian ice flavor Cherry and my bestie opted for cotton candy. This Black owned Italian ice spot is AMAZING, the texture, consistency and flavor is on point and the staff piles the scoops on high in the cup. I barely can get through a small, so I recommend starting with that. I am not a cotton candy girl, but I tried it and honestly highly recommend it if that is your thing, it was really good. The cherry, however, was phenomenal and of course my favorite of the two. The staff is also friendly and approachable and its overall a great intimate vibe there. I have already visited once more before I could post this review. 10/10

    The best way to cool off
    Katrinia F.

    I absolutely love the customer service at this establishment. They are always super friendly when I visit. The only pitfall is every time I visit. They never have the flavors that I want. But that goes to show that they must be doing something right. Every item that I have tried, it was super flavorful and tasted just like the fruits. Everything is made fresh and you also get to taste your items before you buy them. If you're not careful, this can become an addiction but in a good way. Their juices are amazing as well. Plus you can take your items to go or you can eat them in indoors or outdoors. This is a family friendly establishment. Everyone is always welcome.

    Kara M.

    Say hello to the newest ice cream joint in Portsmouth! Paradice makes homemade Italian ice and ice cream which both are delicious! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Devon. What a sweet guy, and accommodating. His manager Raven, as well as other staff members are really sweet and energetic, ready to serve you. Love the energy! Italian ice is fresh, and so many different flavors to choose from, also their ice cream is phenomenal. I personally liked getting a gelati which is a mixture of Italian ice and ice cream. I got lemon cake and peach Italian ice, it was delicious as you can see from my photo. My husband got two ice cream flavors which were strawberry cheesecake and Brookie, which was a combination of brownie and Oreo. He loved it. Everything inside makes you feel like you're actually in paradise, very clean, and cutsey I love the atmosphere. Great music bumping as well! Bathrooms are clean, tables are clean, and there's also outdoor seating, which is really nice, there's umbrellas if it's super sunny, and also really cute lights for when it gets dark. They just opened up about a week ago, so come, check it out, you won't regret it!! we will absolutely be back, definitely bring our family and friends here when they come to visit this summer.

    Desiree B.

    Best water ice I've had the flavors are extremely flavorful and never miss. Their ice cream flavors are unique and tasty as well. A little pricey but definitely worth it because they give you a lot. I always enjoy it every time I go. They're fast and courteous as well. It gives an island atmosphere and laid back. T

    Diana A.

    Very delicious Italian ice. So much flavor we definitely are going to try the other flavors. The service was great as well. They let us sample 2 flavors to see what we wanted which was very nice. The place itself was very clean and welcoming. They had sitting outside and inside which is a nice bonus.

    A piece of hair in my sandwich

    Two weeks ago, A piece of hair was in my sandwich.Today I was inside the store for 30 minutes, My food was given away & I had to wait again for them to be cooked again SMH.. I'm done with Dunkin Donuts !! Horrible customer service, Never again...

    Front of building

    Nestled in the heart of midtown, Portsmouth, VA. Paradise Ice is nothing short of a gem! Service is top-notch! A must-visit for anyone who loves ice cream / Italian ice or just wants to indulge in a little happiness. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors.

    Sweet Tea Italian Ice
    Ashley J.

    Amazing and refreshing Italian Ice. It's isn't too sweet it's just right. Amazing helpful staff.

    Island Wave and Blueberry Lemonade
    Shatoya T.

    I'm so glad i randomly went to check them out! From the moment we walked through the door to the time we walked out...nothing but amazing vibes and customer service! Everything she had me try was so good i didn't know what i wanted to order! She mentioned she makes everything in house and the delicious flavors proved just that! The prices were very reasonable and they give you a good portion. Below are pics of the Italian ice we ordered. I didn't take pics of my ice cream but the Angie's Apple Pie flavor *chef's kiss*

    Strawberry lemonade and raspberry Italian ice mix.

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    I loved this place, I usually go to Rita's, but this will now become my usual place. So much better & the staff was so welcoming and sweet!

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    My ice cream was so good definitely going back. The service was great the young lady work was friendly and inviting.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing!!!! Really enjoyed the Italian ice nice and friendly environment will be a returning customer

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    4.4(202 reviews)
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    The weather was beautiful (one of those fake spring days) during the middle of a cold stint and we…read morejust felt inclined to go b/c we wanted some delicious ice cream. Hands-down, this place really is just awesome. They serve great custard, concretes, and all of it at a fairly reasonable price. Sometimes you don't want the massive, super crazy concoction. I'm a custard mix with sprinkles kinda guy. This place delivers on high-quality and simple I will say though, custard has a tendency to melt faster than ice cream so if it's warm outside, I'd recommend a cone ;) Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 4 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Outdoor venue that is a pop-in and bounce out type of place. A few cool things to look out Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: most likely - it's all outdoor

    We have been going here for years so hopefully just a one off, but last night we waited 40 min with…read more10 cars in front of us. When we pulled in the window line was long and the drive thru was short. By the time we were ordered they were serving 2-3 people from the window to every car. Once we received our orders, just a small vanilla and a small swirl cone we ended up throwing it away. It tasted like crappy ice cream machine ice cream and not their normal creamy custard, frankly it was terrible. If this was my first time here I would not return, but we will give it another chance.

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    4.5(17 reviews)
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    The service here is in need of desperate improvements. When we arrived there were at least 10…read morepeople waiting to pickup their order. Once we were greeted (after at least 5 mins of standing in front of the window where we visibly made eye contact with workers) we placed an order for 4 snowballs. Just snowballs, nothing elaborate. We waited by making use of the hula hoops provided by the store (nice touch), interacted with others who were waiting, chatted amongst ourselves and still our snowballs were not ready. We asked what appeared to be the older of the three young ladies working if we can have a refund and were told our orders were being finished. I said but the workers are back there eating a snowball. No acknowledgement was made that the workers were not using their time well to prepare orders. About 5 more mins and the worker we spoke with poked her head inside the shop and said something to the other 2 that resulted in our snowballs being finished and handed off a few mins later. I understand summer employment jobs and having fun while at work in an environment like a snowball stand, however, in total we probably waited around 30+ minutes for 4 snowballs while we watched the workers eating a snowball, chatting with each other, and moving at a snails pace. Snowball is ice and flavor. Training is needed to make sure the workers understand how to maximize their efficiency so they can get customers out of their face and they would actually have more time to do the things that young summer workers like to do when working with their peers.

    I love this snow ball stand. It's open daily, year round! Plus they have more than snow balls…read more There's shaved ice. Ice cream. Floats. Regular drinks including water and the menu is extensive. Don't worry about parking, there's plenty, including SHADED benches and tables to indulge with you sweet cold treats. I got the Firework (Cherry, Lemonade, Blue Raspberry) in medium. It was good and the perfect amount of soft ice with the flavors! ENJOY!!!

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    2.8(6 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Surprisingly this little shop was not on Yelp. It's conveniently located beside the Children's…read moreMuseum of Virginia. After an afternoon at the Children's Museum in Portsmouth this seemed a logical choice to get ice-cream. The museum offers no snack area and everyone was ready for something to bridge to dinner. Parking is by street, or nearby parking garage that's free. I utilized the garage and found it clean. The walk up to the business was tidy Scoops offers ice-cream, pizza and bottled drinks. So it's kinda perfect for the location. Their are a few tables and a restroom. Everything was clean. They offer Hershey's ice-cream which to me is low quality. They had a nice selection of around eight flavors. You can choose from two types of cones and different bowl sizes. Prices for the quality are steep in my opinion. My order a waffle cone of Birthday Cake. My daughter same with Chocolate. Total $5.96 w/o tip. The ice-cream was overly soft to the point of close to melting immediately. The cashier was nice enough. He worked with a female who scooped. Assuming a husband/wife operation. I would return if in the area, but there are better area alternatives.

    100% still in business because of museum. Disgruntled employees complaining whole time we sat in…read morehere. Even giving out a noticeable 'ugh' when asked to make a milkshake. Complained to other worker about having to make milkshakes all day.. the place is dead.. wouldn't say worst place ever.. but get maybe a back room and a pillow for these guys to punch in between customers.

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    I remember my first encounter with @shakeitup.shakes like it was yesterday. My cousin…read more@savvythriftnista convinced my sister @fashionablybright and I to drive over the bridge from Chesapeake to Hampton to get a taste of this deliciousness. @shakeitup.shakes had a food truck at the time; we pulled up to a residential neighborhood and jumped out of our car hoping they hadn't sold out for the day. @shakeitup.shakes did not disappoint they still had cotton candy available and served me up one of the best milkshakes in the #757! When @yelpcoastalva let the #YelpElite squad know we would have an opportunity to visit their new storefront @seldenmarket I was so excited. They provide great customer service, the shakes are so good and big enough for two people to share one. I'm so proud of how far this local business has come. All of their hard work has paid off! I encourage everyone to check them out. The cotton candy milkshake is perfect for the little ones and I recommend the butter pecan milkshake for old school adults (seniors) with a sweet tooth!

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