Best Ice Cream in Southwest Florida: Top Spots in Collier and Lee Counties

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June 17, 2025 by Quentin Boys

Looking to beat the heat in Southwest Florida? Whether you’re in Collier or Lee County—Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, or Marco Island—there’s no sweeter way to cool off than with a scoop of local ice cream. From classic parlors to boozy blends and nitrogen creations, we’ve rounded up the best ice cream spots in Southwest Florida to help you chill out all summer.

Ave Maria

Meltz Ice Cream
5076 Annunciation Cir., Ave Maria
786-419-5690
Sells unique rolled ice cream along with many other sweets you can top it with.
www.meltzicecream.com

Immokalee

Mi Ranchito Ice Cream & Cakes
710 W Main St., Immokalee
239-657-1766
A variety of ice cream, soft serve, and shakes.
Facebook: @Mi.Ranchito, Instagram: @miranchitoinc

Naples

Bontá Bakery
824 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
239-234-6631
Unusual flavors of ice cream, along with pastries and sandwiches.
www.bontabakery.com

Fernweh Ice Cream
2740 Bayshore Dr., Naples
239-304-8922
Locally owned ice cream store with interesting ice cream combos and exclusive boozy flavors.
Facebook: @fernwehicecream

Häagen-Dazs
5455 Tamiami Trl., Naples • 239-591-1144
2002 Tamiami Trl., Naples • 239-263-4900
www.icecream.com

M&M’s Cafe & Royal Scoop
1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
239-261-5317
Situated in the middle of the Tin City Waterfront Shops.
www.cafemnm.com

Naples Ice Cream Shoppe
1269 Airport-Pulling Rd. S., Naples
239-331-8905
Features 32+ flavors of super-premium ice cream (including vegan options), acai bowls, and milkshakes.
www.naplesicecreamshoppe.com

Scoops Ice Cream
15215 Collier Blvd, #318, Naples
239-304-8122
2378 Immokalee Rd, Naples
239-734-3403
Select from over 60 flavors of homemade premium ice cream. They have many gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free flavors to choose from. Acai, pitaya, and coconut bowls are also on the menu.
www.scoopsofnaples.com

Subzero Nitrogen Ice Cream
2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples
239-260-5716
Combines ice cream and science by using liquid nitrogen to make each ice cream to order in front of the customers.
www.subzeroicecream.com

Bonita Springs

For Heaven Shakes
27515 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs
239-495-0647
A little hole-in-the-wall offering big flavor.
Intagram: @for_heaven_shakes_icecream

Sweet Melissa’s Homemade Ice Cream & Key Lime Pies
4445 Bonita Beach Rd. SW, Bonita Springs
239-388-3808
Sweet Melissa’s employees help customers find what best suits their sweet tooth.
www.bonitabeachsweets.com

Tipsy Udder
25261 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs
239-949-7172
Known for offering ice cream flavors you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
www.tipsyudder.com

Estero/Fort Myers

Insomnia Cookies
19800 Village Center Dr., Fort Myers
605-318-7766
A small assortment of homemade ice cream flavors to pair with cookies.
insomniacookies.com

Le Macaron – French Pastries
10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero • 239-949-2116
A vast selection of ice cream flavors along with a large assortment of macarons.
www.lemacaron-us.com

Peter’s German Cafe
1412 Dean St., Fort Myers
239-400-5282
Located in the Fort Myers River District,
Peter’s German Café offers a wide variety of ice cream flavors, plus sandwiches and coffee.
Facebook: @petersicecreamofficial

San Carlos Scoops
18731 Three Oaks Pkwy., Fort Myers
239-412-3525
sancarlosscoops.com

Sospiri Italian Café and Gelato
23151 Village Shops Way, Estero
239-237-6223
Cool off with gelato while shopping at
Coconut Point Mall.
www.mysospiri.square.site

Wonderland Cookie Dough & Ice Cream
5781 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers
239-327-4161
The interior is based on Alice in Wonderland, and the ice cream is just as whimsical.
Facebook: @WonderlandCookieDoughSWFL

Cape Coral

Spaghy
3521 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral
239-471-7613
This shop puts an interesting “twist” on ice cream by plating it into strands, giving an almost spaghetti look to the ice cream.
www.spaghy.com

The Ice Cream Club of Cape Coral
2384 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral
239-282-2582
This family owned shop has parlor-style ice cream, yogurt, and related products.
www.icecreamclubcapecoral.com

The French Press
5789 Cape Harbour Dr., Cape Coral
239-542-0212
A sizable selection of eye-catching flavors that scream sweetness. The store also serves breakfast.
www.thefrenchpressfl.com

Marco Island

Beebe’s Ice Cream
599 S Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239-642-9800
Located in the middle of Marco Walk plaza surrounded by restaurants.
www.marcowalkplaza.combeebes.html

Mr. Bentley’s Homemade Ice Cream
1035 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239-970-0608
www.mrbentleysicecream.com

Sweet Annie’s Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe
692 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island
239-642-7180
Large selection of ice cream paired with retro candies and sodas.
www.sweetanniesmarcoisland.com