Chill Out: The Coolest Ice Cream Spots at the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Summertime gives you the perfect excuse (but then again, who really needs one?) to grab an ice cream or gelato to help beat the heat and stay cool. We’ve got you. The hotels at Universal Orlando Resort offer some refreshing options so you can chill out during your summer vacay.
Emack and Bolio's at Hard Rock Hotel
Emack and Bolio’s has been serving up ice cream that rocks since 1975, back when it was a basement ice cream hangout started by a music lawyer for his clients to visit after their gigs. This history makes E&B a natural match for the vibe at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, so that you and your band can get together to enjoy those outrageous flavors like the rock stars you are.
Gelateria at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Gelato is the Italian word describing all types of ice cream, but Portofino Bay’s Gelateria serves the delicious, artisanal gelato that probably comes to mind when you first read the word. Along with the gelato, you can also find smoothies, shakes, and sundaes on the menu here — what more could you ask for to cool down on a hot summer day in Orlando?
Tuk Tuk Market at Loews Royal Pacific Resort
If you have stayed at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, chances are you have also stopped by Tuk Tuk Market — this quick and convenient lobby marketplace offers breakfast items, coffee, sandwiches, and even the exclusive Tuk Tarts! Make your way past the grab-and-go section and up to the counter for the star of the show: the gelato freezer. These sweet scoops are sure to please everyone and keep your whole party cool!
Shakes Malt Shoppe at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
You wouldn’t guess it from the retro theming, but Shakes is actually the most recent addition on this list! Just opened in December 2022, Shakes Malt Shoppe fits right in with the vintage vibe at Cabana Bay. Whether you prefer malts or milkshakes, sundaes or splits, Shakes is a swell way to keep you cool in the summer. There are all kinds of fun flavors, but the banana pudding ice cream is good enough that you’ll forget it’s ice cream, especially with the chunks of vanilla wafer cookies mixed in.
New Dutch Trading Co. at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort has some of the best food and drinks across the resort, and New Dutch Trading Co. is no exception. A common stop for morning coffee, a quick lunch, or an afternoon snack, New Dutch is also great for getting out of the heat and cooling down with some ice cream. To soak in the island vibes, be sure to check out the Caribbean Shake!
Urban Pantry at Universal's Aventura Hotel
Urban Pantry would not be the complete dining destination it is without a proper dessert station. Perfect for beating the heat in the afternoon or putting a cherry on top of a delicious dinner, Urban Pantry’s gelato comes in a waffle cone or a to-go pint, with plenty of flavors and even sorbet options to choose from. The true hidden gem, though, is the pizza cookie with a scoop of gelato on top. Thank us later for the recommendation.
Now that you know some of the best ways to chill out around the hotels at Universal Orlando Resort, you are fully prepared to keep your party cool for an entire vacation! Book your summer getaway now.
