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    The Cooler

    4.2 (31 reviews)
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    Tracy D.

    Cute spot with shaved ice, ice cream etc. Perfect for a hot, sweltering day at the beach, which is nearby.

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    Rachel M.

    Hip Hop Hoorayyyy for The Cooler!!!! They are the perfect location for meeeeee!!! This area of Clearwater Beach is the side I love to frequent because I love North Clearwater Beach. The Cooler is situated right next to Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. There's a decent size parking lot here, restrooms/changing area, the beach is on the other side of Frenchy's and a shower to rinse if needed. After all that, what better than having an açaí bowl, a soft serve cone, a nice refreshment at The Cooler. It's a fun bright colored stand with a hang ten symbol on the top and two surf board benches and an area with stools to sit. Check it out because they are cooler than cool and they are newer than new. This is a fun spot after or before the beach!!

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    Beth S.

    I love the açaí bowls here. I also love the Hawaiian ices - especially after a run. Cute little spot on Clearwater Beach. They also have ice cream & dogs. I love how it's typically quiet while all the hubbub is at Frenchys.

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    Alice B.

    This is a cute little spot by the beach (next door to Frenchy's Rockaway Grill). If you drive or walk by too quickly you could totally miss it. The shop offers an assortment of ice creams, smoothies, milk shakes, Hawaiian ice and coffees. We decided to try a piña colada Hawaiian ice. The small ($4) was definitely large enough to split between two people. The syrups they use are a bit too artificial and sweet for my liking (it could have been just our selection) but it was refreshing after spending the afternoon on the beach. If I went back I would try a different flavor, but don't let my review deter you. I'd definitely give this place another shot. PS - Kudos for using paper straws and wooden spoons!

    Sydnee A.

    The soft serve ice cream with sprinkles and a waffle cone was delicious, however the two girls working were definitely in over their head.

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    Rivka P.

    This adorable beachside ice cream shack has some of the best ice cream EVER. $4 for a giant cone that 2 people could easily share... i ate it all, of course. LOL. But seriously, the ice cream was real milk, old school but in super fun flavors like vanilla. Hehehe! Sugar high. This place is right on North Beach, too. Do it (:

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    Darnelle H.

    The cooler is essentially on the beach near Frenchy's. They have açaí bowls, ice cream, hot dogs, snow cones and more. Very fast and friendly service.

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    Amanda E.

    Cute place! We stopped here on a whim for my stepdaughter who was craving Açaí. Decor was super cute and the menu had a variety of options. The bowl was delicious! Highly recommend for a light and tasty snack!

    Amanda G.

    Friendly service and delicious and creamy soft serve. Not icy and great vanilla flavor. Going back for a second one today!

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    Vats A.

    I knew I was going to be in the area a few weeks in advance and had been lucky to come across The Cooler in my research. We headed to the beach early in the morning from Tampa Bay and drove directly to The Cooler. The storefront shares a parking lot with the entrance to the beach. Walk directly up to the window and order from their menu of treats. The woman who was working that morning was extremely kind and took the time to make us some delicious Açai bowls. I really enjoyed mine, even more when I turned around and took 15 steps to stand in the sand and soak in the winter waves. I believe that they are renovating some of the space adjacent to the current shop, which will allow for some additional seating. I can only imagine how perfect these Açai bowls can be in the summertime!

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    Very good açaí bowls and ice cream. Reasonably priced. Amazing service. Fun atmosphere right by the beach.

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    Delicious hot dogs, and açaí bowls. Perfect spot to eat something and having a good time

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    Very small local spot. I wanted check it out for the açaí bowl. Very good. Would definitely return.

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    Julie and misty are the best workers and amazing service with great humor you.

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    The berry bowl is amazing, so is the peanut butter bowl. I'll definitely be back. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous.

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    Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts

    Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts

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    After many years of driving by this place, I finally stopped in to see what it was all about. In a…read morebeach town that's surrounded by a lot of ice cream/candy shops, you need to serve a great product & that's exactly what they do here. What they lack in store size, they surely make up for in the variety of ice cream they serve. They've been around since 1999 which speaks for itself. With over 25 delicious flavor options, their ice cream is handmade with quality ingredients. They let you sample as many flavors as you'd like which is always the fun part. Some of their regular flavors are vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, rocky road & mint chocolate chip while their "gourmet" flavors have a lot more components to them. Red velvet cake, Heath bar crunch, Cookie Monster & cherry vanilla are just the tip of the iceberg. Whatever you choose, it's going to be loaded with ingredients & be some of the best ice cream you can find in the area. They also take pride in serving fresh waffle bowls/cones & mouth watering candies. Everything is homemade so you can taste the difference when you eat their chocolate. It's rich, creamy & super flavorful. Whether you get their fudge or some chocolate covered potato chips, it'll leave your mouth watering. Be sure to take a few minutes by their display case to see all the unique candies they offer. It seems like there's always a line when I drive by but they keep it moving. The employees are always super nice & they're very efficient. Parking can be a little tough because of the way downtown is set up but don't let that dissuade you. This place is worth waiting a few minutes for.

    The perfect sweet treat after dinner! We loved walking around downtown Dunedin. The carrot cake ice…read morecream is unique but good! The cow tracks is clever and delicious. They had both an inside and outside counter so service was quick. Also a lady was there with her bird you could hold! Any place with a photo op with holes for your face is five stars for me.

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