Who’s ready for ice cream, Amelia Island style?! A delicious and creamy ice cream treat is a must while on vacation. Sample the best ice cream Fernandina Beach has to offer based on our recommendations. Whether traveling solo, having a girlfriend’s getaway, a romantic retreat, honeymoon, or babymoon, be sure to schedule time for a scoop or two of your favorite flavors.
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Here are three of our favorite Amelia Island ice cream shops. Which will you sample first?
DeNucci’s
Location: 2210 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL
Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Friday & Saturday, 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
DeNucci’s is a colorfully painted ice cream shop on Sadler Road. Their most popular item is the Sugar Creek authentic soft-serve custard. This family-operated eatery also offers all-beef hot dogs and a small variety of other snacks. Patrons can use the walk-up service or drive-through.
“We got the soft serve cone it was some of the creamiest I’ve ever had!”
Island Time Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Location: 306 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Ice cream on Amelia Island tastes a little sweeter. Island Time Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt provides visitors and locals with twenty-four flavors of premium hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, soft-serve yogurt, donuts, candy, cookies, coffee, beer, wine, soda, and more. Located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, they have a small indoor seating area and an outdoor patio.
“Delicious ice creams and very fast and friendly service!”
The Cinnamon Bear Country Store
Location: 107 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL
Hours of Operation: Daily, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
The Cinnamon Bear Country Store has been a Southern tradition for 25 years. They offer up to 38 flavors of ice cream in a dog-friendly setting. They have gluten-free, sugar-free, and nut-free options for those who have allergies or are ingredient-conscious. Take a picture with the yellow VW Bug, select some candy, and shop from their wonderful selection of gifts. This Amelia Island ice cream shop is located downtown and near the waterfront.
“Friendly staff and really tasty ice cream.”
Book Your Stay at The Fairbanks House
The Fairbanks House is conveniently located in downtown Fernandina Beach and is near all our favorite spots for ice cream on Amelia Island. After a day of lounging at our historic bed and breakfast or exploring the island, a hand-dipped ice cream cone or a milkshake is in order. But be sure to head back to the inn before our nightly social hour!