There’s no better time than summer for a delicious frozen treat, and fortunately for area residents, there’s no shortage of shops offering a wide range of products and flavors.
Lets’ take a look at a couple of the newest additions to the local frozen treat marketplace.
Cookiebird Ice Cream Bar, located at 138 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine, celebrated its grand opening June 2. Owners of the neighborhood ice cream shop are Mike and Kate Alfieri.
The shop serves soft-serve ice cream in a variety of flavors in flavored waffle cones with a range of premium toppings. Among its other offerings is a “sandwich” of sweet brioche milk bun with ice cream, which is then heated and sealed with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The phone number is 904-815-3399
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened May 15 at 840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, with a celebratory grand opening held on June 7. Like other Rita’s franchises, this one, owned by Scott and Jenny Mclaughlin features Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati and many more items.
The shop is currently open noon to 9 p.m. seven days a week year-round. The phone number is 904-686-1495. The email address is ritaspontevedra@gmail.com.
Here’s a look at some of the other shops. The list is by no means exhaustive.
Ben & Jerry’s, 295 Pine Lake Drive, Suite C101, Ponte Vedra, has been promoting its non-dairy options, which are made with high-quality oat milk. These alternative treats are especially desired by those who are lactose intolerant, have dairy allergies or follow a vegan lifestyle.
The shop is open noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The phone number is 904-441-1240. The Facebook page is facebook.com/BenJerryNocatee.
DeNucci's, located at 2210 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Phone: 904-310-6837. Website: denuccis.com
Flo’s Premium Ice Cream, located at 880 A1A N Ste. 11, Ponte Vedra Beach, is open 3-9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 2 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 904-999-9013. Instagram page: instagram.com/flos.icecream.
Gator Ice Cream, located at 1010-B 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach, is open noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1-10 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 904-435-4581. Website: gatoricecream.com.
Island Time Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, located at 306 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Phone: 904-432-7147. Website: islandtimefrozenyogurt.com
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream, located inside Foxtail Coffee Co., 260 Front St., Suite 260 in Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach, features handcrafted ice cream and sorbet, all made from scratch. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. The phone number is 904-834-7290. The website is foxtailcoffee.com/locations/ponte-vedra-beach.
Mayday Ice Cream has several locations locally, each with its own hours and phone number. The company website is maydayicecream.com.
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee, located at 830 A1A N. Suite 16, Ponte Vedra Beach, is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Phone: 904-686-1437. Email: jaxtruck@millieshomemade.com. Website: millieshomemade.com.
Mox Ice Cream & Coffee, located at 1013 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Website: moxicecream.com.
The Pink Parlor Ice Cream, located at 125 Rainier Lane, St. Johns, is open noon to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 904-705-4141. Website: thepinkparloricecream.com.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has several other locations in addition to the new one described above. Here’s a look:
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, located at 13740 Beach Blvd. No. 113, Jacksonville, is open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 904-574-8665. Website: smallcakesjax.com.
The Sweet Spot, located at 32 St. George St., St. Augustine, and at 41 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra, is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Twisted Turtle Creamery LLC, located at 425 W. Town Place, Suite 116, St. Augustine, is open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 904-460-2643. Email: twistedturtlecreamery23@gmail.com. Website: twistedturtlecreamery.godaddysites.com.
Whit's Frozen Custard has a few locations in the area. All are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Here’s a look:
