By Emma Robinson By Emma Robinson | June 7, 2021 | Food & Drink Feature
Summertime has come into full swing, and it’s officially the best time of the year to enjoy a frozen treat. Whether you like your ice cream rolled or served in a crunchy waffle cone, here are seven of the best ice cream and gelato shops in Palm Beach.
A trip to Sloan’s Ice Cream will have you entering an ice cream wonderland. With extravagant pink walls and twinkling chandeliers paired with the irresistible aroma of baked treats, Sloan’s will satisfy your sweet tooth while also pleasing your eyes. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
The product of a young entrepreneur’s dream of creating authentic, handcrafted Italian gelato, Matty’s Gelato Factory is the best spot to take your tastebuds on a trip to Italy without hopping on a plane. The gelateria offers a variety of flavors—from cookie butter to lemon sorbet—as well as gelato pies and sammies. 867 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach
Sprinkles and Scoops’ ice cream is award winning. Along with its traditional ice cream selections, the dessert spot also has a selection of exotic flavors, including hits like Cherry Oblivion, Gold Mine, Butterscotch Bomb and more. 899 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton
Looking for a more unconventional solution to your ice cream craving? Crema serves rolled ice cream made from fresh ingredients that will remix your dessert experience. The shop also has other traditional favorites, including soft serve, milkshakes and acai bowls. 310 S. Dixie Highway, Ste. 318, West Palm Beach
Serving locally sourced, handcrafted gelato and sorbetto, Piccolo Gelato is an ideal locale for the dessert-lovers of Palm Beach. The eatery offers a variety of over 20 rotating flavors, including some that are only 80 calories per serving and dairy free. 66 Via Mizner, Palm Beach
Chef Rickey Felberbaum sought out to create ultracreamy ice cream made from natural ingredients—or what he would describe as "proper ice cream." This passion led him to opening this Palm Beach spot, which puts new twists on classic flavors to push the envelope in the realm of frozen desserts. 1445 N. Congress Ave., Ste. 4, Delray Beach
Serving delicious treats for over 35 years, Sprinkles ice cream is a staple in Palm Beach. The neighborhood creamery and cafe has also gained its fair traction of celebrities, serving customers like Brett Ratner, Brooke Shields and more. 279 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach
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