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The best ice cream in Sarasota
Start with Settimi's Gelato in St. Armands Circle for pistachio, Big Olaf Creamery in St. Armands Circle for strawberry, made in Pinecraft and Gelato-Go in Downtown (14 S. Orange Ave) for A cup on the walk down Main Street. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Settimi's GelatoSt. Armands Circle · sweets
Get: Pistachio
The St. Armands gelato stop, its pistachio the favorite in a local taste test.
- Big Olaf CreamerySt. Armands Circle · Ice cream
Get: Strawberry, made in Pinecraft
Old fashioned ice cream parlor on St. Armands Circle scooping classic flavors and sundaes for families and tourists.
- Gelato-GoDowntown (14 S. Orange Ave) · Ice cream
Get: A cup on the walk down Main Street
Among the best-rated scoops downtown.
- Made in Rome Organic GelatoSiesta Key Village (5204 Ocean Blvd) · Ice cream
Get: Hazelnut or pistachio
More than 20 organic flavors in Siesta Key Village. Siesta Key gelato shop making organic, Italian-style gelato in small batches for beachgoers craving a sweet stop.
- Main Street CreameryDowntown · Pinecraft Amish pie
Get: Yoder's strawberry ice cream (the pie's partner)
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Where is the best ice cream in Sarasota?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Settimi's Gelato (St. Armands Circle), Big Olaf Creamery (St. Armands Circle) and Gelato-Go (Downtown (14 S. Orange Ave)). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Settimi's Gelato, get pistachio. At Big Olaf Creamery, get strawberry, made in Pinecraft. At Gelato-Go, get A cup on the walk down Main Street. At Made in Rome Organic Gelato, get hazelnut or pistachio.
Which neighborhood is best for ice cream in Sarasota?
Most of these are in St. Armands Circle. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Sarasota: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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