The Scoop: Four Ice Cream Shops in Miami

Each of us can remember those exciting trips to the ice cream parlor as children, standing nose-to-glass at the glass cases holding rows of colorful buckets filled with frozen happiness. Wall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream conjures bygone days with an ice cream and sundaes counter, freshly made fudge, and even Tom & Jerry cartoons projected on the back wall. Families and locals love Wall's!

A true classic, Whip 'n Dip has been serving homemade ice cream to the Coral Gables community for the past 30 years. Pop into this local creamery for a luscious lick of their classic and seasonal ice cream flavors or the popular malted milk shakes. Healthier patrons appreciate their line of “Lite Cream,” with only 18 calories an ounce and no sugar.

Chill 'n Nitrogen invites sweet tooths to geek out on the science of ice cream! Using nitrogen to flash-freeze their creamy product right before your eyes, the shoppe serves up ice cream with less ice crystals for a richer flavor. The shop menu displays available flavors on a periodic table and encourages customers to create their own “reaction”, which means mixing flavors to achieve your desired taste. Watch as your ice cream is created before your eyes, and complete the mixture by choosing from the endless list of delicious toppings -- a local favorite is the coconut shavings.

Family run by the Warrens since 1993, local sweet shop Frieze has earned a fan base for their delicious ice cream and dairy free, vegan friendly sorbet flavors -- try the Champagne and Passion Fruit!