Haze Ice Cream — Restaurant in Madeira Beach

“Disappointing Experience at Overpriced Ice Cream Parlor” I recently visited the Haze ice cream parlor, and I must say it was a complete letdown. Here’s why: Hidden Ice Creams: As soon as I walked in, I noticed something odd—the lack of visible ice cream displays. There were no colorful tubs, no enticing flavors beckoning me. Instead, it felt like a secret club where only the initiated knew what was available. Seriously, how hard is it to showcase your ice creams? It’s like they’re playing hide-and-seek with their flavors. Price Shock: Brace yourself before you ask for the price. I inquired about a simple scoop of vanilla, and the cashier nonchalantly dropped the bomb: “That’ll be $6 “ Yes, you read that right— 6 dollars for a single scoop! I could practically hear my wallet weeping. I mean, is this ice cream made of gold dust? I’ve had more affordable spa treatments. Taste Disappointment: After shelling out my life savings for a scoop, I eagerly took a bite. And guess what? It tasted… mediocre. Not mind-blowing, not life-changing—just plain average. I’ve had better ice cream from the freezer aisle at my local grocery store. For that price, I expected fireworks in my mouth, not a damp sparkler. In summary, this Ice cream shop needs a reality check. If you’re charging astronomical prices, at least have the decency to display your ice creams and provide clear information. As for me, I’ll stick to the neighborhood gelato stand—where the flavors are visible, the prices are reasonable, and the staff doesn’t act like they’re guarding the Crown Jewels. Avoid this place unless you’re feeling masochistic or have money...

Update (after a year): My wife almost demands we go to Haze since they have the best ice cream she has ever had (which is saying a lot). Any ice cream lover will love Haze Ice Cream.

Wow. Really, wow. Yes, you must visit this ice cream shop. My wife and I seek good ice cream, and she wanted to stop seeking once we found Haze. Their layout is a bit different, though it works well for them. They make the cones and ice cream in the store, and they do a great job. I greatly enjoy their Oreo cookies and cream and death by chocolate, though I’ve heard good things about blueberry and others. The people there are super friendly, including the current owners. The prices are a little high, but it’s an ice cream shop on Gulf Blvd, so it’s more of a tourist tax. We had 7 pints in our freezer a week ago, so yes, this is a great stop for ice cream. I do not recommend the waffle cones. I had one that I was told was fresh, and it was quite soggy and not enjoyable to eat. I haven’t ever had a cone quite like that before, and I don’t want to have one again, so I suggest sticking with the cups. The flavor of the...

My family and I were here earlier today and I ordered their butter pecan ice cream, which I came to find out was really just their vanilla ice cream with pecans mixed in. If you want quality ice cream that’s the real deal, go anywhere but here. I then asked the lady to switch it out to coconut ice cream, and it was the same thing; vanilla with sweetened coconut flakes throughout. Additionally, the flakes were not even toasted. That’s false advertisement in my opinion! Butter pecan is supposed to have a rich nutty flavor and have a light caramel color that resembles the first stages of a roux. That’s probably why they keep the lids on all of their ice cream tubs on. If the lids are on, people can’t see the color of the ice cream before they purchase it. That’s just bad business in my opinion. Side note, I threw both in the trash because I just couldn’t eat either one. Sad for an ice cream shop...