I scream, you scream we all scream for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday

If you’ve been waiting to indulge in a summer ice cream treat, Sunday is your day.

That’s when parlors across the country, including here in Brevard County, celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Chocolate ranked as the most preferred flavor among Floridians, according to a study by Holiday Calendar.

Rounding out the top five flavors are vanilla, strawberry, mango and rocky road.

Thankfully there are plenty of places on the Space Coast to get these flavors and lots more.

Here is a sampling of five ice cream spots where you can get a cone, scoop or even banana split if that’s your fancy.

Surfin' Turtle Ice Cream Shoppe

1210 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

817-876-0815

surfinturtleshop.com

This family-owned, little ice cream shop is a favorite among locals, especially on beach days. It offers drive-thru window service, which makes grabbing ice cream even more convenient.

“Great location and great price,” Sarah Wood wrote on the Facebook page 321 Flavor: Where Brevard Eats. “We love going after a beach trip and enjoy sitting outside playing cornhole/connect 4/hanging with the turtles.”

Ice Cream Hut

• 5240 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
• 910 Barton Blvd #6, Rockledge
• 780 E Merritt Island Causeway C101, Merritt Island
• 4870 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay

theicecreamhut.com

With four locations through the county, and more coming, there’s bound to be one near you. In addition to all the traditional flavors, you can get Krispy Kreme doughnuts with your ice cream or extreme milkshakes.

“The soft serve and hard ice cream is some of the best I’ve had,” Bill Jodun wrote on Facebook. “I highly recommend the triple peanut butter ice cream.”

Del’s Freez

402. N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

321- 254-8381

Known by many as a Melbourne institution, this walk-up ice cream place has been dishing out soft serve since 1956.

“Come on people, Del’s Freez is the absolute best for almost 70 years,” Terry N Jen Dexter wrote in the 321 Flavor Facebook group.

Kevin Haman responded to the comment with “that is the correct answer… LOL!”

Mad Utter

322 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

401-301-3307

www.maduttericecream.com

Described as ice cream “straight out of a fairy tale,” this shop was born as a way to honor a family matriarch and her love for cooking and sweets. Carolyn Schreiber passed away in August 2017. About a year later her grandson opened the Titusville ice cream shop to honor Schreiber and keep her memory alive. There’s also a small location at Rockledge Gardens if you’re not able to make it to Titusville.

“They’re one of the few in the county that make their own ice cream from scratch,” Crystal Morales wrote on Facebook. “They even make the cookie dough bits in their cookie dough ice cream. They have a lot of unique flavors too. So good!!”

Fat Donkey

• 247 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, 321-652-3126
• 1098 East Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach, 321-622-6133
• 4 Harrison Street, Suit 105, Cocoa

www.thefatdonkey.com

Known for its ice cream and “fine desserts,” there are three locations throughout Brevard to visit.

“Great vibes, great offerings and the sweetest staff,” Marybeth Gambino Corrigan wrote on Facebook.

Stephanie Noel Sandy added, “It’s more than just ice cream. The location and vibe are always amazing. You can’t beat ice cream and the beach. Plus they have sooo many options and it’s always delicious.”

Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at MSpitzer@Floridatoday.com

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