Abel's Ice Cream — Restaurant in Florida

The service definitely needs improvement. I asked for three samples, and the female red-haired employee who was assisting me said, “Be right back,” but then got distracted doing other tasks like grabbing cups and completely ignored me for several minutes. It left me confused about the level of customer service at this ice cream shop — I didn’t feel acknowledged or respected as a customer.

When a couple more people arrived and stood behind me, she finally returned with the samples and asked if I was ready to order. Before I could respond, the woman behind me said she was ready, and the employee went ahead and served her first, leaving me waiting even longer.

I’m sorry, but this level of service is unacceptable. It might be time to reconsider staffing or provide...

🍦 From the moment we walked in, the shop was spotless and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The ice cream? Pure heaven.

They offer so many delicious, handcrafted flavors—we opted for split cups so we could try double the fun (highly recommend!). Whether you’re a Sarasota local or just visiting, Able’s Ice Cream is a must-stop for anyone craving top-tier, small-batch ice cream. This is a great stop to or from a day at Siesta Key Beach!

Clean, cozy, and bursting with flavor options—this is one ice cream shop you’ll want to come back to again and again.

📍 Sarasota, FL 🧁 Must-Try: Split cups for twice the taste! #SarasotaIceCream #AblesIceCream #FloridaFoodie #FamilyFriendlyEats #DessertGoals...

What is a beach vacation without a nightly stop for local ice cream? One of our evenings in Siesta Key we stopped in at Abel's Ice Cream. The service was friendly and personal, and Abel, the owner, chatted with us while we enjoyed our ice cream. We were visiting the first week of December, and being the off season, it wasn't busy. The shop is bright and clean, the scoops are generous, the ice cream was creamy and there were lots of flavors to choose from. They make all of their own ice cream in house and even had a fruit sorbet that was safe for my son, who has many food allergies including dairy and soy. If we find ourselves back in Siesta Key (and I hope we do!), I would return to Abel's for another ice...