ABEL'S ICE CREAM, Sarasota - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Gift Cards Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed February 19, 2020

My wife and I have a second home in Sarasota, and we visit ice cream shops there often. We have been to the majority ice cream shops and all are pretty good. But this particular vacation we visited Abel's three times. Each time we had...a different flavor in a fresh waffle cone. They have great flavors that are different then any other places. Black Cherry, with actually big black cherries. Kahlua Coffee, Black Raspberry with Raspberry Sauce, Dreamsicle, and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough...We can wait to return. I don't normally review Ice Cream Shops...but this is some super ice cream, with a great staff, and plenty of room to sit and enjoy. They also have some additional chocolate treats to purchase.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed March 6, 2020

Just happened to find this place. Hadn't heard about it before. What a great find. Not only do they have a great selection of ice cream, all of the staff are just so friendly. They make you feel welcome the minute you come in the...door. They even give you a card that they stamp so that you can eventually get a free ice cream. Loved the Spumoni and the Chocolate Raspberry.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 7, 2020 via mobile

Abel's is our favorite place for ice cream in Sarasota. Bright, friendly staff, often the owner himself, a great selection of flavors including some seasonal selections, delicious ice cream. Thumbs up!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed June 25, 2020

We visit Able's every year. We love the ice cream and the location. We can get ice cream after a beach trip without standing in lines or looking for parking on the key. The owner is great and customer service is always the best. He...makes a point to chat with my kids every year.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed December 23, 2020 via mobile

My wife and I stayed In Siesta Key the week of Thanksgiving, and after dinner one evening, we noticed Abel’s ice cream so we decided to visit. The ice cream was delicious! They also allow you to try flavors. They have waffle cones, cups the...usual. They also give a card and stamp it for each ice cream you get. I believe after the 10th ice cream, you get a free one. We visited the next two nights, and had the last night not been Thanksgiving, we would have visited three nights in a row (they were closed on Thanksgiving).More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed April 20, 2021 via mobile

Unbelievably good ice cream, fresh ingredients and dozens of flavors including rare choices like "Rum Raison". So delicious. Perfect ending to a day at the beach or pool. Enthusiastic staff greet you when you enter the store and suggest flavors. Awesome ice cream parlor.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed October 10, 2021

The 2 girls Elizabeth and Angelina were the most sweetest people. As we sat here and ate our ice cream, they complimemted something on everyone with a genuine smile. They asked how you were doing and engaged in very friendly conversation while scooping your ice...cream. You are very lucky to have found these girls to work for you. The ice cream was amazing, you can tell the difference between 31 flavors and this place. Homemade and veey awesome.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed May 13, 2021

Seriously, Abel's has the best ice cream, hands down. I've been eating ice cream for over 50 years and have tried the ice cream from all over the country. Abel's is amazing, make sure you stop if you're in the area, you will be so...glad you did!More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed January 21, 2020 via mobile

Tucked away in a little mini-mall on the way to Siesta Key, lies Abel’s Ice Cream the high palace of frozen delights. It’s homemade, rich and creamy, served with a smile. My latest favs are Bear Tracks and Mocha Fudge. We like to try different...flavors on each visit. It’s a traditional ice cream parlor with extraordinary ice cream. You’ll pay three times as much on the other side of the bridge and not get the quality you can here. The staff are so friendly. Wish I lived closer!More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed June 11, 2021

We loved visiting Abel's on our way to Siesta Key. Superb ice cream--and many flavor's from which to choose. In addition, the owner seemed to really focus on customer satisfaction. It made us feel so welcomed!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed March 15, 2024

Cool little ice cream shop. Fun rich flavors. Good prices. Everyone was happy with their ice cream from the more complicated flavors to my daughters cookies and cream you cant go wrong. Would go back

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed June 1, 2020 via mobile

Have visited several times and never disappointed. I personally like anything that has coconut in it but everything I’ve had has been delicious and the service is great. I haven’t tried a waffle cone but they smell amazing. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed March 5, 2020 via mobile

No fancy made ice cream here. No pay for a bunch of stuff in a bowel that’s definitely not worth the cost here! My favorite place for ice cream. “Real” ice cream like back home in Ohio. Was so happy I found this place. We...have visited many many times. They offer other little sweets for purchase. Priced just right.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed March 12, 2023 via mobile

Biked over from Siesta Key. AWESOME ice cream!!! Two flavors in generous single cone. 😊. Just picked up a quart to take home in our RV freezer. Will be back next year for sure. Also bought two bags of local roast offer which we have...not yet tried.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed July 29, 2023

When we are in Siesta Key we visit Abel's...often! We love their ice cream and they have so many flavors to choose from. The servers are friendly too! We join their ice cream club and always manage to max it out. We love the chocolate...raspberry truffle and the captain's chocolate.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Sorry for the late response, I didn't know we could get messages through Tripadvisor. Yes, we can send gift cards.
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I’ve never heard of a nut free ice cream shop. Let me know if you find one.
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ABEL'S ICE CREAM, Sarasota - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Abel's Ice Cream offers takeout services.

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Abel's Ice Cream is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5