Orlando boasts a number of ice cream parlors and coffee shops serving up frozen drinks to help you cool off from the mid-day sun, but when you’re craving an authentic Italian treat, you’ll need to head to the gelato shop. There are only a few gelato shops around the major shopping outlets and tourist destinations in Orlando, but they’re well worth seeking out when you need a rich and creamy treat. From the Viennese Gelato Factory to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, here’s where you’ll find the best gelato in Orlando:
Muse Gelato
Muse Gelato is located near Festival Bay Mall at International Drive and their gelato is served at several retail locations around the city. Their gelato is super-rich because of the high butterfat content (6-8%), and you can choose from tasty flavors including lemon sorbet, rich chocolate mousse, peanut butter and dozens of others. You’ll find this gelato scoop shop at 5250 International Drive, Orlando. Call (407) 363-1443 for more information.
Viennese Gelato Factory
Viennesse Gelato Factory is located in the heart of the shopping mecca on International Drive, a popular place for coffee, pastries and rich gelato topped with fresh fruit and other tasty treats. The ice cream and gelato factory is located in the Pointe Orlando shopping complex at 9101 International Drive, and serves up a rotating menu of flavors.
Piccolo Gelato Café
If you’re in the Dr. Phillips area right outside Universal Studios, head to Piccolo Gelato Café for your gelato fix. This cozy café features a wide selection of classic flavors and toppings so you can enjoy a customized gelato creation. Plus, you can order some espresso or other Italian coffees on the side. Piccolo Gelato Café is locatedon 8015 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando. Call (407) 601-3023 for more information.
Cyber Shack Café
Located right next to Wet’n Wild near Universal Boulevard, the Cyber Shack Café is a popular place for water slide enthusiasts and vacationers looking for a place to cool off in the middle of the day. Head here to catch up on e-mails and enjoy your favorite flavor of Muse Gelato, a rich and creamy concoction made with authentic Italian recipes. The Cyber Shack Café is located at 6438 International Drive in Orlando; call (407) 363-1443 for more information.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
It may be the place for great Italian ice cups on a scorching hot Orlando day, but Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is also a great place for tasty gelato. The local chain encourages everyone to “live life to the coolest’ and walks the walk with dozens of flavors of gelato and Italian ice. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the Gelati, a parfait made with Italian ice and soft serve gelato. Flavor options include sour green apple, horchata, chocolate peanut butter, Key West tropical, Pina Colada and coconut. Head to the location at 6864 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park for entire selection of flavors, or call (407) 679-2665 for more information.
