Bright Ice is the kind of place that reminds you what truly great ice cream should taste like. I…read morewent with the Kahlua Espresso and the Oat Around the World, and both completely exceeded expectations. The Kahlua Espresso was next-level -- rich, bold, and packed with real espresso beans that delivered an authentic coffee flavor in every bite. If you're a coffee lover, this is not optional. The Oat Around the World was just as impressive, loaded with generous chunks of homemade oatmeal cookie bars made right in the restaurant. It made every scoop feel indulgent while still perfectly balanced. The texture, creativity, and attention to detail really set Bright Ice apart from your typical ice cream shop. What truly elevated the experience was the outstanding service. The young lady Faith behind the counter was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about every flavor, and more than willing to let me sample as many of their unique offerings as I wanted. She was patient, engaging, and clearly passionate about the product -- the kind of service that turns a great visit into a memorable one. You can tell they care about ingredients, execution, and customer experience here. Easily one of the best ice cream experiences around, and I will absolutely be back without hesitation.

Service was amazing and the ice cream to match. It was rich and creamy without being too sweet. The…read morewaffle cone was ok. But disappointed with that. It wasn't particularly fresh (or maybe the storage somehow wasn't sealed all the way) and it was blended with cinnamon. Now, I like cinnamon but that's not going to match every flavor. And some people may dislike cinnamon. I had no idea it had cinnamon until the end. The ratio was much stronger of ice cream to cone by the end and honestly all I tasted was cinnamon. Location is ok, but you may not realize there's parking in the back if you've never been there. It is at a light so crossing and turning into the place is easy. Atmosphere and ice cream itself were stupendous. I recommend getting the cone with vanilla or just getting the scoops. Unless you love cinnamon and there you go. Their competitor downtown is better in some ways, BUT Bright Ice has better flavors and more traditional type of flavors. This is an important distinction which makes it stand out on its own. Honestly, I will return for a pint of that Espresso with Kahula. Great addition to the Lakeland scene and I would definitely recommend this.

Ice cream was great , got the midnight chocolate and it was honestly delicious …read more.. Staff were awesome and super friendly .... It's located in the joinery were there is a bunch of small food options but Mayday for sure take the cake on ice cream there !! Love the fun colorful vibe ... I do suggest to maybe have a sherbet option of some sort , just fruit for thought. Baby approved

Mayday is a solid option if you're craving ice cream. They have a fun selection of unique flavors,…read moreand it's a nice place to stop for a treat. It is a bit on the expensive side, though. The ice cream was good, but nothing especially memorable for me. The real highlight is the location, there's a large seating area inside a trendy food hall making it a great place to hang out with friends or family while you enjoy your dessert. Overall, I'd give it about 3.5 stars. Worth trying if you're in the area, especially if you're interested in unique flavors, but it didn't quite stand out enough for me to seek it out again.

I got a Stolen Brownie Sundae with no Pecans and it was delicious! The lady at the window was…read morefriendly! The store is so clean and well kept. We enjoyed our experience. Since, it was Tuesday my brother Jonathan got a free iced tea.

The ice cream is great but the customer service was terrible. I just left the location as I write…read morethis. The kid (no name tag) kept saying "anything else" after every order. Then he checks his phone mid way thru ordering. And in the background you can hear a man yell "four fkn cars!" Didn't even want to bother scanning my QR code for rewards. Idk if ill be back

No matter how many times we go they will not have it in stock. Never ever got a waffle anything…read morehere, they're out. Milkshake, out of milk. Flavor ice cream, out. I have never bought anything at this baskin. Plenty of eye rolling though. We've tried! Did our part! Moving on!!!

We just stopped by for some ice cream. I got the peanut butter and chocolate in a cup. My older…read morebrother got Jamocha Almond Fudge in a waffle cone. My younger brother got a mocha blast. Everything was perfect and delicious! The service is wonderful! One suggestion would be to have self serve napkins or include them in the bag. A good tip is to ask for a large cup when you get one scoop to stay clean.

Such a cute spot to grab an ice cream! I had the pineapple upside-down and it was amazing! My…read morefriend had the white chocolate raspberry which was equally amazing. The staff was friendly and the shop had a classic ice cream shop vibe. It is definitely worth the visit!

If it's over 75 degrees outside after the sun goes down, I'm gonna crave ice cream. That's just…read morebiology, friend. And I trust Bruster's Real to satiate my ice cream cravings. It seems to be the people's choice in the Lakeland area. Look no further than the line, sometimes trailing to the parking lot on summer evenings. Bruster's seems to be as popular with the Little League crowd as no homework on Fridays. The flavors may veer a bit to the saccharine, at least for the adult palate. And some flavors in particular taste more chemical/artificial than natural and homemade (looking at you Raspberry Chocolate). But if you stick with the basics (chocolate, cookies and cream, etc) Bruster's will satisfy at any age.

Enjoyable candy shop where I noticed some of the prices this visit seem to have gone up a good…read moreamount. I could be wrong but the taffy by the bag went up several dollars. They have a wide variety of candies, unique items you won't find elsewhere. Some of the stuff is too unique and I suppose people don't want to try it so we have found from time to time to purchase an expired candy and find out later. It's a pretty neat place, they could use some friendlier workers and to unload their stock. Getting around the store with a stroller when the floor has boxes everywhere needing unloaded was annoying today.

We found this gem tonight while out and about. A real walk down memory lane plus some new stuff…read moretoo. So much fun. We all had a great time picking out a favorite candy and drink. My husband found a strawberry Charleston Chew and I was taken back to Junior High in Michigan. Might have been the last time I had one. Speaking of Michigan Faygo is available! Red pop, Rock N Rye, all the favorite. My kids were like a kid in a candy store...wait.... Ok literally "A kid in a candy store!" They picked out their must haves. 2 each and a drink. Great stuff, I wish they had prices posted or something. That was the one bad thing. Totally worth checking out. That Charleston Chew was pretty great while sitting on the couch watching Halloween. Kind of like the 80's all over again! Do yourself a favor and stop in for a bit of nostalgia!

The Lakeland Ice Cream Company's are the BEST ice cream shops in Lakeland! There's hardly…read morecompetition and if you have been to one then you understand. Having this location in South Lakeland closer to where I live is dangerous. The original is in way North Lakeland, and there's also one in Mulberry (called the Mulberry Ice Cream Company). But regardless which store you go to, it's a consistent and delectable product. They have a dozens of flavor options, from a full case of sorbets to kiddie options like superman to all the chocolate heaven you could want. They handmake the ice cream and you can tell when you have it, it's just different than other places. I usually end up trying something different every time I come since there are so many options- there truly hasn't been one I haven't like yet. And you can taste test if you're having a hard time deciding, which would be understandable. This location is cute- it's where the south Swan Brewing bar used to be so they kept the bar up and refashioned it to work as more of an old school ice cream parlor feel. Another fun part of these ice cream companies- they also have homemade waffle cones, like literally almost double digit flavors, and you can get the famous ice cream burrito or ice cream nachos. If you're a fan of malt flavors the malts they make are fabulous too.

We have lived in Lakeland a long time (decades). We love ice cream, so we always check out the new…read moreice cream places. Of all the ice cream joints, and there are many in Lakeland, this is the ONLY one to frequent. Friendly staff, nice bar, inside and outside seating, though it is a small place. Then there is the ice cream...lots and lots of unusual and favorite flavors, dirty sodas, fabulous milkshakes made to order, daily specials, ice cream to go....fabulous! On this visit, hubby had a very chocolate milkshake , made to order, I had a fabulous scoop of Salted Turtle, full of nuts and chocolate nuggets, and caramel.....outstanding. Every visit we try something different and we're never disappointed. Boy, it's good stuff. The store is in a shopping plaza with an Aldi, chinese food, other businesses....dinner and dessert at one stop! Go, you'll love it.

Family NON DAIRY ICE CREAM ADVENTURE!!!…read more Stopped at Mimi's in Lakeland and we are so HAPPY we did. This place is a NON Diary and Italian ice Lover's perfect spot. Not too many around that cater to the NON Diary community with such great tasting options!!! Everything we tried was enjoyed!!! 2 taste tests per person. All the Ice cream is coconut based and tastes like the normal cream ice cream counterparts. There Italian ices are made with real fruit and are so tasty. We had many flavors of both the Italian Ice and The cookies and cream ice cream. Whether you eat dairy or not MiMi's has something for you shakes and all!!! Try it for yourself!!!

Mimi's Italian Ice is a homemade Italian ice shop in Lakeland, FL. They are also serving homemade…read moredairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan ice cream! They offer 16 flavors of homemade Italian Ice with real fruit! They Also Serve 8 Flavors of Homemade Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Ice Cream. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. I definitely recommend coming to this place to visit.