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Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Frozen Treats in Kissimmee

There’s no sweeter way to cool off from Florida’s sunshine than with a scoop of ice cream or a frosty dessert. Here are six must-try spots for frozen treats in and around Kissimmee.

A father and daughter smile and point at assorted chocolates and sweets inside a glass display case at a candy shop.

A sweet decision unfolds as a father and daughter choose their treats together at a classic candy counter.

After a long day exploring the theme parks or relaxing by the pool, nothing hits the spot quite like a cold, creamy treat. Luckily, Kissimmee is home to some of the best ice cream shops and frozen dessert stops in Central Florida. From classic cones to Instagram-worthy creations, here are six places to beat the heat with frozen treats in Kissimmee.

Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory

From liquid to creamy goodness right before your eyes! Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory, located in Downtown Kissimmee, is one of the most popular ice cream stops in the area. Here, your dessert is made with a bit of theater — liquid nitrogen flash-freezes your creation in seconds at a frosty –328 degrees.

The best part? You can mix and match from dozens of flavors and toppings to create your own masterpiece. Think classic chocolate piled high with brownie bites and hot fudge, or something adventurous like birthday cake ice cream topped with gummy worms and sprinkles. With virtually unlimited combinations, every visit feels like a new experience and the dramatic “poof” of smoke makes it just as fun to watch as it is to eat.

A person uses a ladle and tongs to prepare a dish in a bowl filled with swirling vapor, creating a dramatic cloud of smoke.

A touch of culinary magic as a chef transforms a dish amid billowing clouds of theatrical smoke.

Strawberry by Lemon

Looking for something as refreshing as it is photogenic? Strawberry by Lemon in Downtown St. Cloud is serving up the viral treat of the season — Dubai cups layered with juicy strawberries and sweet, Dubai chocolate goodness. These chilled creations aren’t just perfect for cooling off on a sunny Florida afternoon, they’re also trending across social media feeds (so yes, your kids will insist on snapping a photo before taking a sip). Sweet, tart, and totally refreshing, Strawberry by Lemon is a must-try stop for anyone chasing both flavor and fun.

A smiling mother and daughter clink chocolate-covered strawberries outside Strawberry by Lemon in Downtown St. Cloud, Florida, while the rest of the family enjoys treats at a nearby pink table.

Sharing chocolate-covered strawberries outside Strawberry by Lemon, a sweet stop that brings global dessert trends to Downtown St. Cloud.

Sweet Spot Snoballs

Bright, colorful, and almost too pretty to eat, Sweet Spot Snoballs in Downtown St. Cloud is all about fun flavor mash-ups. Pile fluffy shaved ice high with classics like blue raspberry or tiger’s blood, then top it off with whipped cream, Oreo crumbles, or even salted caramel drizzle. Pro tip: try one of their butterbeer-inspired custom sodas for a frosty treat that’s pure magic.

A smiling employee at Sweet Spot Snoballs in Downtown St. Cloud hands a colorful rainbow snoball to a young boy at the counter, surrounded by bottles of flavored syrups.

Rainbow flavors and big smiles at Sweet Spot Snoballs, one of Downtown St. Cloud’s coolest places for a frozen treat.

Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream

The smell alone will drag you in! Kilwin’s in Celebration is famous for its fresh-made waffle cones, and once you’re inside, it’s impossible to resist a scoop (or two). Classic flavors like Toasted Coconut and Kilwin’s Mud — a decadent swirl of vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, and caramel — are longtime fan favorites. Pair your cone with a stroll through the charming streets of Celebration, where pastel-colored buildings and lakeside paths make the perfect backdrop for enjoying a sweet treat.

A hand holds a double-scoop waffle cone of cookies-and-cream ice cream in front of a Kilwins storefront on a sunny day.

A classic Kilwins ice cream cone enjoyed streetside, with sweet scoops and sunny skies setting the scene.

El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant and Market

Paletas (päh-leh-tähs), or Mexican popsicles, are the perfect treat to beat the Florida heat! Made with real fruit and cream, El Tenampa in Kissimmee offers a variety of flavors and assorted colors. From mango and coconut to oreo and strawberries and cream. Made in house, whole fruit is sliced by hand and then gently blended with the cream, leaving chunks of fresh fruit for a crunchy bite.

 

Pops Waffle & Ice Cream Shoppe

Everything tastes better on a waffle, and Pops Waffle & Ice Cream Shoppe proves it. From sundaes and sandwiches to fully loaded waffle nachos, this St. Cloud favorite turns ice cream into an adventure. Don’t forget to snap a pic on their giant sundae bench before digging in. It’s almost as sweet as the treats themselves.

A smiling family enjoys ice cream together while sitting on a whimsical, oversized ice cream-themed bench inside Pops Waffle & Ice Cream Shoppe in Downtown St. Cloud, Florida.

Inside Pops Waffle & Ice Cream Shoppe, every treat comes with a side of fun. Perfect for sweet family moments in Downtown St. Cloud.