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Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream – Homemade Deliciousness

I scream, you scream, we all scream for tyler’s ice cream

Homemade ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! Tyler’s Ice Cream has been around for over 3 decades, and their quality of ice cream shows that they know what they’re doing. The vision was to provide the yummiest and freshest ice cream available ANYWHERE. Though I haven’t traveled the world and tried every ice cream out there, I would not be surprised if Tyler’s Ice Cream truly was the best. In my opinion they are!

The business is family owned and operated by Rob and Laura Alderson, who took over the business for the original owners, Larry and Geri Tyler. Since the ice cream shop was founded in 1984, 300 different flavors have been produced throughout the years. Luckily, Tyler’s has expanded to three locations, so now more people are able to enjoy their yummy treats and sweets. There’s one in Bradenton on Manatee Ave, a second location in Cortez Village, and the third is on Longboat Key.

So what more do we need to say? Delicious ice cream made fresh daily by great people! Stop in for a scoop, or two, at Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream!

Address:
. Cortez: 11904 Cortez Rd W, Cortez, FL 34215
. Longboat Key: 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Phone:
. Cortez: 941-794-5333
. Longboat Key: 941-383-6935

Hours:
. All three locations are open every day of the week
Monday – Thursday is open 1PM – 9PM
Friday & Saturday is open 12PM – 10PM
Sunday is open 12PM – 9PM

Anna Maria Island Ice Cream Hot Spot – Dips Ice Cream

Anna Maria – What is best way to beat the heat on Anna Maria Island this summer? I will give you a hint:

“I scream… You scream… We all scream for ____________!”

That’s right ice-cream! I know of this perfect little gem right in the heart of Anna Maria City called Dips Ice Cream.

They have so many things to choose from, but make sure you bring cash because if you don’t you will not be able to enjoy any of their delicious treats L A few of their delectable flavors are (but not limited to):

Salted Carmel
Mint chocolate chip
Red velvet cake
Superman
Black Raspberry
Cookies-n-Cream
Turtle Tracks
French Vanilla

The list goes on and on! All are offered in a cup, waffle-bowl, regular ice-cream cone, sugar cone or waffle cone. You can even add toppings if you’d like. You can also get handspun milkshakes, banana splits, Italian ice or gelato.

Don’t forget the little ones with the Old fashion candy/toys you can peruse as you are waiting to order. I saw a few things I am going to take my daughter Shelby back to get after I pick her up from summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. I would feel weird buying them for myself, so I get the relive my childhood through her… Hey don’t judge!

There are other ice-cream shops to choose from on Anna Maria, but this one is by far my favorite. The others are just too busy for me. I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get waited on at Dips. When I want an ice-cream fix, I do not want to wait long! Do yourself a favor, and make sure Dips Ice Cream is on your list of places to go while on Anna Maria Island.

Dips Ice Cream has relocated to the Pine Avenue General Store located on Pine Avenue. Want more dessert ideas?

Top 5 Ice Cream Places on Anna Maria Island

Hey dudes and dude-ettes!! You’re back with The Island Kid right here on Kids Corner, the best place to get the best news on Anna Maria Island. I’m here today to tell you guys about the absolute best places on the island to get your ice cream fix. Now, here on Anna Maria Island, there are plenty of places you can go if you want a frozen treat to eat. But if you’re unsure of which places are best and which places to rule out. Read on for good info!

Best Places for Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island

1: Two Scoops: This ice cream shop is a small shop nestled between Two Sides of Nature and across from the Anna Maria City Pier. With 32 rotating flavors, some as weird as blueberry pie and as normal as your classic vanilla, your pallet will always be pleased. They also have pastries, assorted lunch foods, and candy bars.

2: Dips: An ice cream shop near Three Island Monkeys and The Loft #5 in Anna Maria, this itty-bitty place packs the punch when it comes to ice cream. With thousands of flavors and topping variations, your experience will never be a bore. Plus the classic candies and toys on the wall are great for a trip down memory lane.

3: Tyler’s Ice Cream is just over the bridge in Cortez Village. Well worth the jaunt to enjoy some delicious gourmet flavors-literally hundreds over the years! They have locally themed, as well as delicious classic flavors…and finding out what their latest is, is always part of the fun. But creating your own flavor of shake just can’t be beat!

4: Joe’s Eats and Sweets: This place is the bomb.com. It’s got everything from chocolate to cotton candy & nerds and more! They also have pie on a stick-yes, on a stick- and various types of milkshakes and malts. This place is big colorful building right near Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, so climb the steps, and check it out!

5: Holy Cow: No, I’m not shocked, they just have really good ice cream! This place has many different combos of flavors and toppings, plus much more. They include a little mini gift shop inside the shop, plus indoor and outdoor seating. So feel free to enjoy your ice cream while browsing the trinkets.

Bonus tip – about 15 minutes off Anna Maria Island is a fantastic custard shop called Sweet Berries. They mix all kinds of goodies in their custard ice cream and call it a concrete. yum!

Whether you’re looking for just one spot or want try them all, these places are the best on the island. So next time you’re visiting, go check ’em out! Let us know what you thought, and check back with us here on Kid’s Corner.

Shake Pit – the name says it all – Great Shake’s off Anna Maria

Sure, there are lots of spots on and off Anna Maria Island to pick up ice cream. If you are in the mood for a thick old style milkshake there are less spots to suggest when visiting Anna Maria Island. The Shake Pit is the spot to suggest if you are looking for a great milk shake that reminds you of the good – ole – days. The employees even ask how thick you want your shake. You can get extra thick and believe me that means it is thick. Don’t plan to get the shake through a straw for a while. If you want to drink the shake through a straw then just tell them that.

My favorite shake is Peanut Butter – Caramel. That’s right, Peanut Butter, wow! The Strawberry Shake is great for those that are not as adventurous. One thing is for sure, whatever flavor you like grab a thick milk shake at the Shake Pit. The Shake Pit is just off Manatee Avenue about 10 minutes off Anna Maria Island.

The Shake Pit has more than just shakes. They have hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, a few sandwiches, Onion Rings, fish and chicken baskets and a few other items to eat. All in all its a perfect spot to have something to eat and most importantly indulge in one of life’s little pleasures – a thick, rich Milk Shake.

A few notes about the Shake Pit…they take cash only, pets are not allowed on the outdoor patio but you can chain them up to a tree nearby, the pit is normally closed on Wednesday’s. For more Ice Cream Choices on and off Anna Maria Island visit our top ten restaurants page.

Shake Pit
3801 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL, 34205
(941) 748-4016

Joe’s Eat’s and Sweet’s is a great stop in Bradenton Beach

Joe’s eats and sweets is very well known for their home made ice cream. They are located in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island

and are a staple for many visitors to the island. A must visit many tell us at Island Real Estate. There is no question their home made ice cream is great and their sundaes are even better. Joe’s has won several local and larger awards for their fantastic ice cream. The second level ice cream shop has vies of the Gulf of Mexico with parking under the building.

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Amy’s Top Ten List of Activites When Visiting Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island – Amy is an Island resident and vacation specialist at Island Real Estate. Here is her list of things to do when visiting Anna Maria Island. From the beach to the attractions, there is always something fun and new to experience across Anna Maria Island’s three cities! Try out some of Amy’s suggestions, and enjoy your time spent on Anna Maria Island.

10) Go to miniature golf on Bridge Street

9 ) While on Bridge Street go to Bridge Tender for lunch

8) Walk out on the Bridge Street pier

7) Ice cream at Joe’s Eat’s and Sweet’s

6) Walk to the beach for a sunset with your ice cream

5) Kayak in Robinson’s Preserve

4) Eat or visit the Rod n’ Reel restaurant

3) Visit or have a picnic at Bay Front Park

2) Dine at the Star Fish Restaurant

1) Rent or take a boat out in the Gulf of Mexico or Tampa Bay

Cold Stone Creamery – gourmet ice cream just off Anna Maria Island

Looking for gourmet ice cream? Try Cold Stone Creamery just off Anna Maria Island. It is on the corner of Cortez and 75th Street West in Bradenton, Florida. It shares the same building as Starbuck’s. Cold Stone’s claim to fame is there great creamy ice cream as well as creating special mixes within their ice cream. They use an ice cold slab to mix up ice cream with your favorite mixings. Berries, peanut butter cups, cookie pieces, M & M’s, you name it. The staff takes their great ice cream and with two scoops manually mixes in the extra’s. Our family loves the Birthday cake mix special which you guessed it, tastes just like birthday cake. It is fantastic.

So if you are looking for a special treat and can wait a few minutes for the staff to delicately prepare your custom order of ice cream with mixins, try a quick drive off Anna Maria Island to Cold Stone. Cold Stone sells ice cream cakes pre-made as well as a few other ice cream treats including ice cream cookies and drinks. Of course you can purchase larger servings of your custom order ice cream.

Cold Stone Creamery
7476 Cortez Road West
Bradenton, Fl, 34210
(941) 761-3252

Check out our Top 5 ice cream places on AMI!

Sweet Berries Frozen Custard and Eatery

Sweet Berries is known for the best homemade frozen custard in the area. Sweet Berries has been voted “best in the area” every year since it has been opened! Sweet Berries boasts a family-friendly, small town atmosphere which is a very inviting and a pleasant experience. Their food menu consists of Soups, Salads and Sandwiches which are all made daily. Prices range from $6-$10.

If you are in the mood for ice cream and have tried a few shops on Anna Maria Island then make the 10 minute ride down Manatee Avenue, State Route 64. You won’t be sorry. Sweet Berries Ice Cream is fantastic and worth the ride from Anna Maria. Their specialty is a “Concretes”. Concretes are hard-packed frozen custard and absolutely delicious. They are very similar to a blizzard and Sweet Berries claim to fame is they will hold your Concrete upside down as they hand it to you to show it is packed nice and tight. Don’t worry, if you are looking for a simple, creamy delicious, ice cream cone Sweet Berries will fill the need. If you are looking for a great family environment, fresh menu or/and great ice cream then SweetBerries is for you! They do have an outdoor seating area as well as an outdoor ice cream order center. Sweet Berries is open until 10PM and some nights until 11 PM.

Please go to the Sweet Berries website to find out more information and take a look at the menu.

Sweet Berries Frozen Custard and Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave West
Bradenton,FL 34209
(941)750-6771

If you are looking for more ice cream choices on Anna Maria Island be sure to visit our top 5 ice cream places on Anna Maria Island..

Two Scoops- great ice cream in Anna Maria

Two Scoops is located in Anna Maria City on Anna Maria Island. It is a great location next to Waterfront restaurant as well as the Anna Maria public pier. They offer sundaes, ice cream cones, cookies and lots more treats. It is a great spot to visit and grab an ice cream. There is plenty of parking and there are gift shops in the plaza although most ask not to bring food into their stores.

Once you pick up an ice cream walk across the street to the public pier and meander down the public pier and feel the bay breeze in your face. Watch folks fishing, watch the moon, or just listen to the surf. It is a perfect end to a busy family day.

Two scoops also has sandwiches, hot dogs, and chips. There are about 5 tables inside to sit at with a few benches in the East Bay plaza that you can sit at while grabing a bite or ice cream. Two scoops does not have an outdoor seating area and parking is FREE.

Two Scoops
101 South Bay Blvd
Anna Maria City, Fl 34216
(941) 779-2422