It's summertime in the City Beautiful, and as
the saying goes, we’re all screaming for ice cream! July is National Ice Cream
Month, and luckily our favorite sweet treat that helps us beat that Florida
summer heat is never far from reach on
I-Drive! Next time you’re exploring International Drive, take a quick break with your
favorite frozen treats at these sweet stops.
Mr. Cool
Mr. Cool Ice Cream is keeping everyone cool on I-Drive! Whether you’re craving a classic frozen
treat like a scoop or two of ice cream, a milkshake, or you want to try
something new like Chinese Boba tea or some delicious Thai ice cream rolls,
you’ll find a treat that is sure to hit the sweet spot at Mr. Cool!
With over 15 signature Thai ice cream rolls,
each made to order, there is a refreshing flavor for any pallet. Just some of
their signature rolls include: Key Lime Pie, Monkey Business with nutella and
bananas, Miss Nilla Wafer, Smores Galore, the Hello Kitty with strawberries and
bananas, Morning Latte coffee flavored roll, New York Style inspired by
drool-worthy cheesecake, Over the Rainbow with fruity pebble toppings, and so
many more!
See a full list of their signature Thai ice
cream rolls
here.
Sugar Factory Orlando
Sugar Factory, located in one of Orlando’s favorite entertainment complexes,
ICON Park, is another must-try sweet spot on I-Drive!
You probably best know Sugar Factory for their
instagram-worthy concoctions, from massive alcohol infused goblets, to
milkshakes piled high with unique toppings ranging from sweet to salty, to
gourmet burgers, french fries, and a variety of unique food combinations… This
American brasserie is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth cravings of both tourists
and locals alike.
Signature treats include a number of
celebrity-endorsed Couture Pops, smoking Goblet Drinks, candy infused
cocktails, and the one-and-only King Kong Sundae with 16 scoops of ice cream,
tasty toppings, and even sparklers!
If you’re looking to satisfy that sweet
tooth craving with a true dining ‘experience’, a stop at
Sugar Factory is a must.
Check out their full menu of foodie approved sweets and order up!
Coldstone Creamery
If you’re looking to keep it classic,
what’s more classic than hand-crafted, fresh ice-cream customized with toppings
of your choice, and then churned together using a frozen granite stone?
Cold Stone Creamery knows ice
cream, and the one here on I-Drive has been serving up the finest, freshest,
ice cream, cakes, smoothies, frappes and shakes using only the highest quality
ingredients for over 30 years now!
With over 30 tried and true signature
ice cream creations to choose from, or endless topping options to create your
very own concoction, there’s no doubt that an ice cream stop at
Cold Stone will serve up
the ultimate indulgence.
Shake Shack
Looking for a stop that offers
both sweet and salty specials? Or maybe you’re someone who enjoys a quick dip
of a salted golden french-fry into an ice cold milkshake… whatever the craving;
Shake Shack has the cure!
But, what you get at
Shake Shack won’t be your
average ice cream. Their dense, rich, and creamy frozen custard is the real
deal - and they spin it daily at the shack! Choose from vanilla and chocolate
recipes that use only real sugar, cage-free eggs, and milk from dairy farmers
who pledge not to use artificial growth hormones.
Looking for a shake? Choose from
vanilla, chocolate, black & white, strawberry or cookies & cream. Or
maybe, you’re looking for a delicious float that will take you back in time to
cherished childhood memories? If so, they’ve got you covered with Draft root
beer from Abita Brewing Co. and local craft brewers, purple cow grape soda, and
a creamsicle flavor that will blow you away.
Summer is in full swing, and if you’re hoping to
beat the heat with a sweet frozen treat,
I-Drive is the perfect place to be! So, next time you’re in the area and a
craving strikes, be sure to make a pit stop at one of these sweet stops on
I-Drive and indulge in some of the best frozen treat options out there!