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Jeremiah's Original Italian Ice
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
6864 Aloma AveWinter Park, FL 32790
(407) 679-2665
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Jeremiah's Original Italian Ice
Review Highlights
"I love Scoop Froggy Frog (the mint chocolate chip one."
(in 4 reviews)
"Am I an official Orlando resident now."
(in 7 reviews)
"I also found Mint Chip pretty good (I like to mix the two."
(in 3 reviews)
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42 reviews in English
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Review from Caroline A.
Winter Park, FL
11/1/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This is where I indulge on my lactose cravings.
Seriously.
They have a very creamy, almost custard-velvety taste to their soft serve. Now mix that in with on of their various ice glaciers and you have an awesome gelati. They do allow you to taste sample the various ice flavors. The Maitland location seems to be the busier of them all, but if you plan to visit during traditional "dessert trip" times, expect a wait (both counter and drive thru).
One thing I do have to rave about here is that their customer service is great. If the lines start backing up, an employee will begin taking orders from the second person in line/car waiting. Smart move.
So, like I said. This is my go-to place for some lactose indulgence. -
Review from Big L.
Hazlet, NJ
12/18/2011
Excellent Italian ice. The piña colada, coconut and the p-nutty are great amazing flavors.
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Review from prof J.
Orlando, FL
12/4/2011
This place has good Italian ice selection. love the option of swirling the flavors (gelati). I like the ambiance that you can sit outside while eating. not to mention that they give u free samples. good job jeremiahs.
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Review from Krista P.
7/8/2011 14 Check-ins Here
I can't think of a better way to cool down on a hot salty day then a nice frosty snowy cup of happy from this place.
There's a reason why it always has a long line, but don't worry, it moves fast. Not only that but it's so inexpensive you won't believe your eyes.
The flavors are right on. No plastic chemically weirdness going on in there. The cake batter tastes like CAKE. BATTER. not a sweeter vanilla like most places.
Go try this place, for real, it's hot outside right now. You'll love it. -
Review from Mike Z.
Updated - 7/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I decided to stop by here last Monday (July 4) since I was relatively close to it and hadn't been in a long, long time. I had a large horchata-flavored ice, which was excellent. I hope this flavor becomes a mainstay at this location and at the others. I definitely would order it again.
I don't know if I'll be back to this location anytime soon, but we'll see. The shop on 17-92 is much closer and more convenient to me. If I'm in the area of this location, though, then I almost always consider stopping by here, no matter what. It's hard to say "no" to.
(P.S. There has been a Jeremiah's cart at some recent food truck events. At the one last Wednesday, July 6, I had an ice with a mixture of lime and strawberry-lemon. Awesome! The girls at the cart were very friendly and, surprisingly, the cart accepts debit cards. Just FYI in case you go to one of these events and want to get a Jeremiah's ice.)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/24/2011
I don't want to repeat myself too much, so if you want to know what I think of Jeremiah's then see… Read more »
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Review from Melissa B.
Winter Springs, FL
4/7/2011
Soft serve vanilla ice cream layered with delicious italian ice. How can you go wrong? We've eaten here on a very cold winter day wrapped up in a blanket I keep in my car. It's that good.
The italian ice isn't 'snow-coney' - ice + syrup. It's sweet and flavorful and smooth, and it's delicious when layered with the vanilla soft serve. Vanilla soft serve is hard to top, but I think this does it.
The people are friendly, and the dogs LOVE it. Our dog is big (100 lbs), so he gets a kid size vanilla. They do give paper condiment-bowl sized doggy cups, but he tends to eat the cup with the ice cream. So gets the kid size instead.
The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because there isn't any sort of a hand washing facility. Ice cream can be sticky and messy sometimes, and I tend to prefer to stay de-stickified. All things considered, that's a pretty minor issue in my opinion. -
Review from James D.
4/20/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Featuring approximately 48.3 brajillion possibilities in flavor combinations*, Jeremiah's is a place where you can truly get creative.
That being said, I must be the most boring person in the world because 9 times out of 10 I'll order a mango vanilla gelati. Key-West tropical is also pretty awesome, but since it's not mango, it's like a distant relative you look forward to seeing only because you don't see them often.
I occasionally find myself wishing the ice cream was a bit thicker and richer, more like a frozen custard, but for what it is, it's fantastic. Super creamy, and blends with the other flavors perfectly.
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Review from Lily R.
Oviedo, FL
12/10/2011
Always get buy one get one coupons in the mail and go for the gelati. Love the scoop froggy frog with chocolate soft serve or the strawberry lemon with vanilla soft serve. If you can't decide on a flavor, they'll be more than happy to offer you a sample!
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Review from Sandi W.
I LOVE Italian Ice so much better than ice cream or frozen yogurt so this place rocks in my book!
Not your typical Italian Ice though. It's like a soft serve version of it. Not a bad thing at all.
They aren't stingy with the servings and are pretty cheap too! I could barely finish my small Key West Tropical... which was very coconutty, by the way. I was hoping for more of a Key Lime flavor. No worries though, there are MANY other flavors to try! :) -
Review from Kevin W.
Tallahassee, FL
8/4/2010 ROTD 2/14/2011
Oh, Jeremiah's how I love thee.
An awesome place to grab some dessert, either in the afternoon or even an evening dessert. This place has been around ever since I was in 5th grade, and is still here. I believe it started in 1996, and since then it seems like business has been booming because they have opened two new locations.
I really haven't tried as many flavors as I've really should, since I've been coming here for probably over a decade. The mango gelati is just heavenly, every time I stray away from it, it's just not the same experience. Not saying the other flavors are good, but mango... just wayyy too good. (yes with three y's). Lately I've been having the horchata with a vanilla/chocolate swirl which I would say is second in my book.
I'll also usually get a quart of gelati for my family. A great price! I'll bring it home, and there's dessert for a couple of days!
This is a place that I always take my out of town friends, so they can experience the euphoria that I've experienced. And they always love it! -
Review from Nadeen R.
Orlando, FL
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Mmmmmm gelato with cherry!! My fav... love this location the other one on winterpark...not so much...full of bee"s everywhere..you can even sit out side and I hate that it is on a intersection... but still good gelatos
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Review from Annette E.
Orlando, FL
Updated - 8/2/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Yesterday we found some Orlando BOGO magazines, which had a buy one get one free coupon for Jeremiah's...woo hoo!
**We found our mag at a Baja Fresh on E. Colonial next to an Orlando Weekly news stand, and those apartment guides and magazines :)Listed in: First Date, Dessert
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/14/2010
On a hot day, on any day really Jeremiah's is the place for Italian ice! I love their unique fruit… Read more »
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Review from Alicia P.
Altamonte Springs, FL
8/24/2010
I have to preface this review with this: I don't like cold deserts. If I do eat ice cream I like to melt it first and mostly drink it from my spoon.
So with that said - I had never made the monumental and mandatory trip to wait outside of this tiny little building where high school girls put their biceps to work all in the name of this cold desert called Gelato.
But, a friend talked me into it and after 6 years in Orlando, I finally made the trip.
Driving there I noticed that the sky looked like the sky from Ghostbusters II. Orange, dark, scary. It was starting to rain. I thought "surely there won't be that many people lined up in this weather." - Wrong. Line was a good 15 deep.
But it moved fast. People in line were SHOCKED it was my first time - everyone was making friends with eachother (or recognizing eachother), and talking about how they were willing to risk being electrocuted just to get some of Jeremiah's Italian Ice. I would call them crazy, but I was standing next to them soooo... yeah.
Anyway - on the recommendation of a lady in line with me I got the Mint Froggy Frog. It was,... minty,... chocolatey.... not very smooth... but very flavorful.
My friend got the passionfruit with white ice cream layers - now THAT was amazing. It tasted like a delicious creamsickle. If I ever make it back, that's what I'll get.
So there it is. I've finally done it. I ate Jeremiah's. Am I an official Orlando resident now...? ;) -
Review from Leslie W.
1/26/2010 ROTD 8/15/2010
Mmm....mmm....good. I love this place. Especially the Scoop Froggy Frog coupled with some vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
I remember my first taste of Jeremiah's delicious Italian Ice. After a 3 hour long walk on the Cady Way Trail my boyfriend and I stopped by Jeremiah's on the walk back to his house. Granted, Jeremiah's probably tasted exceptionally delicious simply because I was parched but I have been by several times since and it only gets better.
Super, super good. It's my sweet yet sinful treat.
And they take debit/credit now.Listed in: O-Town Favs, Yummy Grub Locales
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Review from Kim W.
3/29/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I could do without the high school girls in short shorts, but otherwise I love this place. I highly recommend Scoop Froggy Frog with chocolate ice cream. It's hands down my favorite flavor on the menu. In my opinion they do best with the chocolatey flavors. Their fruit flavors are nowhere near as good, but I think my husband and roommates would beg to differ. They would be wrong though.
By the way, make sure to get a small. Trust me, the portions are very generous!Listed in: Keep It Local, Sugar Sugar, Winter Park Favorites
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Review from Dale O.
7/11/2008
This place is only a block from the Cady Way bike trail at Forsythe.
Its a lifesaver on a hot day, and its been the 'carrot' that kept me from turning back on more than one ride.
XXXOOO Mango! -
Review from Jessica C.
San Mateo, CA
8/28/2010
I went to FL to visit a friend who was there for college. While I was there she kept telling me about Jeremiah's and how good it was, so we decided to go one night.
Jeremiah's is like a little piece of heaven. The amount of ice cream you get for the price is perfect. Cookies and Cream flavor is the BEST!
Thinking about it makes me drool...Yum.
PLEASE BRING ONE TO CALIFORNIA!! -
Review from Larissa G.
2/1/2010
Jeremiah's Italian Ice : Larissa D :: orange soda : fat kids
Coconut Italian ice is creamy and dairy free and delicious! NOMmmmmmm! -
Review from Dana Y.
San Jose, CA
Updated - 12/16/2008
-- just an update --
I recently tried the Cookies n' Cream and it has become a new favorite. I also found Mint Chip pretty good (I like to mix the two...which I didn't know you could do until I asked). Passion fruit is a good fruit alternative. I still haven't tried the horchata. Next time...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/18/2008
I've been meaning to check out this place ever since I moved here. The humidity leaves one craving… Read more »
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Review from Elizabeth F.
Orlando, FL
1/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
Jeremiah's is FANTASTIC. I love this place so much. Jeremiah's offers a wide variety of Italian ice or gelati. I am a personal fan of the gelati - a mix of creamy ice cream and Italian ice -- YUM. On the regular menu, the red raspberry is my favorite gelati but what I love most is their "rotating flavors"...their pumpkin pie gelati is TO DIE for. Seriously. If you like pumpkin pie, you will absolutely LOVE this. I also am a huge huge fan of their lime gelati - it tastes like key lime pie! AND they even layer graham cracker crumbles in it. And best of all it's completely affordable. In fact, it's just a couple dollars.
Wow. I really want this now. Maybe I can convince Michelle B. to go with me :) -
Review from Steph L.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
Updated - 4/22/2009
So discovering that this one is MUCH closer to me than my favored UCF location, I've been back at least half dozen times since my geographically epiphany. Though my last visit with my Sis-Face after a dolled-up trip from Daytona, I felt compelled to finally provide a proper review for this one.
Service has never been an issue with them, ever. My finicky/indecisive tendencies are always well catered too and do it so well with a smile. However, I've never been when it was as busy as it was last night - Sunday, warm evening. We opted to skip the drive thru and walk up and maybe grab a table. There were at least 7 people or 3-4 groups ahead of us and good thing it was warm out or I probably would have gotten cranky. What I noticed was their "system" of customer service. Two girls actually left their "store" to take orders. One to speed up the drive-up customers and the one to the walk-up's. I liked this; their efforts to provide above average service were a refreshing site to see, considering what I've experienced lately.
I knew this company was a keeper from the first time I was introduced - no other can compare.
One thing I'll note or possibly (highly) suggest is, like the other Italian ice place, a frequent buyer card/program could just put them over the top of being the best Italian Ice place around! (hint, hint). LOL.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/22/2009
Didn't notice until I learned the difference b/t Winter Park and Orlando city limits, that my review… Read more »
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Review from Kanchan B.
10/12/2010
I am a big fan of their coconut gelato - super creamy and delish!! My family all grabs their faves when heading back from Enzian as an awesome after-dinner treat. Another good choice is mango or chocolate or pina colda.
I also like the fact that they servers dont make you feel wrong about sampling the variety of flavors.
The only downside for me is that its just an awkward corner to get to if you are not aware of where the parking is. -
Review from John H.
Oviedo, FL
1/1/2011
The Italian Ice is great at Jeremiah's but we prefer the soft serve ice cream alone. Our favorite is a twist in a waffle cone with chocolate jimmies.
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Review from Dina R.
Cave Creek, AZ
9/27/2009
I have a huge sweet tooth. I enjoy almost any kind of candy, cookies, cakes, pie, ice cream...which can kind of kill a diet. I feel less guilty about picking up some Jeremiah's, though. While the gelato is a bit less healthy than say...an apple (just a bit), the ices I feel, balance out the equation so it's not QUITE so bad.
If I really wanted to face reality I'd say ok really, that's not true. It's not healthy at all, I don't know how you could even compare it to an apple. Jeremiah's is too good to resist, though, so please allow me my moment of denial.
For those not in on the gelato/misto craze, it's a combination of both a type of creamier frozen yogurt and ices in parfait layers. Even my friends who hate dessert salivate at the mention of a trip to one of Jeremiah's several locations. Offer to bring one of their party buckets to your next BBQ (make sure you order a few days in advance), and you'll not only be a hit at the party, you can blackmail your friends for favors in exchange for the sweet treat.
Though Jeremiah's frequently tests new flavors, the staples are some of my favorites. They range in variety from kiddie favorites like cotton candy and mint chip to the more adult options like pina colada (alcohol not included) and mango. While you can get the ices solo, you're seriously missing out if you don't pair some chocolate, vanilla or dare I say...both...with your ice.
Huge bonuses at Jeremiah's (Winter Park specifically): 1- They accept credit cards, yay! 2- They have a drive thru window. I really hope they open more locations soon, possibly one closer to my office. I also saw a Jeremiah's travel cart downtown ages ago, but haven't seen it since, so I vote for bringing that back on the weekends. If you haven't made the trip out to their current locations, though, it's worth it! -
Review from Steph B.
Casselberry, FL
5/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Awesome!! My only criticism is that they don't always have the Pomegranate (my favorite!!!). We prefer to use the drive-thru and just eat in the car, but if there is a huge line we'll eat on the benches outside.
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Review from James O.
Fayetteville, NC
4/7/2011 1 photo
I used to come here all the time back in 2004 and I came back recently (a few days ago) and this place is still off the chain! Its the best treat around and especially for the price! You'd spend way more at an Ice Cream joint like Cold Stone and there is so much flavor going on at Jeremiah's! I always get a Medium Gelati half mango, half green apple. LOVE Jeremiah's!!
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Review from Aysha A.
Orlando, FL
3/6/2011
Tried it out for the first time a week or so ago. I had a small strawberry/lemon Italian Ice and was surprised by the soft serve quality of it. Even though I was a bit sugared out after baking cupcakes that morning I was still impressed by Jeremiah's and I will definitely go back when I need a sugar hit :)
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Review from Natalie C.
Orlando, FL
9/19/2008 1 photo
Even though this location is somewhat off the beaten path for us downtown dwellers, it was well worth ride out there. It looks like a very kid friendly ice cream stand with all its bright colors and drive thru window. But I would happily say it's adult friendly as well.
As with their other locations, the prices are great and the service is quick regardless of the line. Cars were pulling up at the drive thru and the employees were running out of the main restaurant to personally take their order and speed up the process. They had a few outdoor picnic tables which was a nice resting place as we enjoyed our treats. Also, the plaza that this location sits in offers other services such as restaurants and grocery stores so you could make it a multifaceted trip if you wanted to be productive.
One of my favorite aspects of Jeremiah's is their willingness to give you samples. I hope it's because they realize the choices are just too vast for indecisive dessert loving people like me. Thus, I was sold on the mochaccino gelati after a sampled a spoonful. This consists of coffee flavored Italian Ice and your soft serve ice cream of choice, chocolate, vanilla or twist.
As long as I live in Orlando, I will be a fan of this locally started business for its simplicity and quality products. -
Review from Meghann A.
Orlando, FL
10/14/2009
Since moving to Orlando I've driven by Jeremiahs more times then I can recall, but have never had the opportunity to try the famous Italian Ice for myself. A few weeks ago I finally talked a few friends into paying a visit to the popular establishment to see what all the fuss was about. It was love at first sample.
Jeremiahs offers a wide variety of flavored Italian ices that are creamy and almost ice cream like in texture. My vegan friends were impressed with the vegan friendliness of the Italian ices and happily ordered double servings of their favorites. I took advantage of the Gelati option and ordered the p-nutty Italian ice swirled with vanilla soft serve. The p-nutty ice melted into the vanilla ice cream providing a strong, wonderful peanut butter flavor. I felt like I was eating peanut butter ice cream, not vanilla soft serve with the Italian ice swirled in.
As I mentioned above if you are looking for a vegan friendly ice cream alternative then Jeremiah's is the place to me. The girls who worked inside were very helpful in informing us which Italian ices were milk based and which ones were dairy free. As there are no vegan ice cream shops in Orlando, this was a happy, yummy alternative. -
Review from Heegs a.
Boston, MA
6/20/2007
Gelati? Italian ice and gelato together? This must be the greatest duo since Batman & Robin, MJ & Pippen, PB & J!!!
There's a Jeremiah's across UCF on corner of alafaya and uni.
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Review from Katherine M.
Belle Isle, FL
11/3/2008
Wow - this is the best gelato I have ever had except in Italy. I have gone to Jeremiah's a few times and gotten what they call "gelati," which in Italy would be "granida." Basically it's gelato and Italian ice in layers. I love getting chocolate gelato with raspberry Italian ice. The flavors are amazing! My fiance's favorite is chocolate and banana.
It's not a sit-down place - it's like a Dairy Queen, where you order at the window or drive through. Definitely a great idea if you're looking for a casual dessert on a warm evening and are tired of the same old ice cream. -
Review from Hannah Y.
Alexandria, VA
7/11/2008
Forget about their Italian Ice. I absolutely LOVE their soft-serve; half chocolate and half vanilla, it's definitely a delicious, refreshing, lovely treat after a meal. I usually come here after dinner at night, right before they close - service is quick with drive-thru. Great portions, great ice cream - I'm craving for one right now. Yum yum yum!
Listed in: Snackin' & Dessertin'
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Review from Dan B.
5/22/2009
Jeremiah's has some delicious gelatti. You combine soft served ice cream with a special flavored ice and you have a smooth, creamy, and tasty little cup of frozen goodness. I personally like the cookies n cream ice mixed with vanilla ice cream. Great stuff, affordable, and friendly staff.
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Review from John E.
Winter Park, FL
9/30/2010
I enjoy going to Jeremiah's. They will let you sample their flavors before buying. They have gelati and a icee soft serve blend. It is a fabulous business and has great sweets for the buck. I recommend it highly.
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Review from J S.
Oviedo, FL
6/15/2011
They have long lines for all the right reasons. The good news that even if they lines are long you always seem able to get served quickly.
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Review from Courtney M.
Houston, TX
9/11/2008
We always used to go here any time my lacrosse team played in Orlando! It is so good! I love Scoop Froggy Frog (the mint chocolate chip one). It is really refreshing and perfect after a hot day! I really am surprised I haven't been here since I MOVED and NOW LIVE in Orlando?!!! Yum!
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Review from Amanda W.
2/26/2008
Screw going to one of those over-priced marble slab joints. Jeremiah's is where it's at. A medium italian ice will only cost you $2-3. I highly suggest Scoop Froggy Frog if you're a chocolate mint freak like me.
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Review from Matthew R.
San Antonio, TX
4/10/2006
Almost the best I-talian Ice EVER! Things to try: Horchatta Chocolate Gelati, Pumpkin (seasonal)/ chocolate, Cotton Candy.... lots of others too. This place is cool. It is right next to Boston's fish house, which I also like quite a bit. You can sit outisde or you can go through the drive through. This is a very good place to grab some cool refreshment, or to utilize your special dessert compartment after filling up on yummy Boston's Fish house.
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Review from LAUREN C.
Orlando, FL
7/22/2009
Perfect summer treat to cool off!
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Review from Paul L.
Winter Springs, FL
11/3/2009
This place, hands down, has the best soft serv in central FL. The Gilatos are to die for. I love you guys!
