The Dreamette

I did not see at all why this is such a «famous» Jacksonville staple. It was very office feeling for me when you go in. Not very clean and only had a couple of tables. It didn’t have any warmth or character and the décor was very lacking. The ice cream was just like most places you get a soft serve cone. I did not feel like it was anything special or to rave about. I had high hopes but was kind of disappointed.

The ice cream is spot on :)! I got the Cake Batter ice dipped cone and it was amazing. Funny side note, i googled the photos of their décor and I found the exact same photos haha.

This place is amazing! The cake battered cone is something I could eat every weekend. :)

Dreamette has made me a customer for life. Their flavor varieties with their dip combs is what separate them from the rest of their competition. I am a customer for life for that reason alone.

Cones were stale and the place has no atmosphere! It’s a ice cream store in a strip mall… no character and limited seating. It’s so odd! Ice cream is g

Great place! Always good customer service and such great ice cream. Other shops really can’t compare, just so great! I really encourage you to give this place a try! Amazing price and they sure do give you a lot!

The ice cream was very creamy. I got vanilla with caramel hard shell topping on waffle cone. The topping was the best part. The location, once inside looks old but of not to the point where it looks sketchy. I would give this place a ⁵⁄₅ however, we weren’t greeted or no smiles were exchanged. They just pointed us to the menu board harshly as if we were an annoyance and handed us our cones then went right back to playing on their phones. No cordial, small talk, suggestions or anything. It felt reminiscent of going to McDonald’s and ordering a mcflurry. I think that is important, especially in a family-​friendly type dessert location. There were few tables to sit. Definitely go, however, I would just walk around outside after.

Had a small chocolate dipped cone and it was definitely bigger than I expected! I’ve been looking for a go to ice cream joint glad we found this place!

A small little ice cream shop, but with delicious ice cream. My niece said this place was good and they give large portions. She said to get the kid size because that is plenty. I got the vanilla/​chocolate swirl dipped in chocolate. I didn’t realize that the «hard shell menu» were the different kinds of dips. Lol.
I got a size small and my goodness it was pretty big. Good pricing as well. Would love to come back here. I do say they need some more decorations, other than that, it was sweet heaven.

Local ice cream joint! Just found it in Unilocal.The concept is simple but works. I had the cake batter topping and my nephew had the cotton candy. Just nice for the Florida summer.

Great spot if you like soft serve ice cream. They have lots of options. If soft serve is not your thing they have shakes, sundaes and splits. There are a ton of options to choose from (toppings, dip etc.). This place doesn’t have the history of the Post st location but they certainly are on par with the quality of their sweet offerings. I’m not a huge fan of the dipped softserve but on a hot day this place definitely hits the spot.

I like salted caramel. Some people don’t understand this flavor. You actually want to taste the salt. Not too little, not so much that it’s overwhelming. The milk shake I got on Saturday was PERFECT. It does feel a bit sterile in there and lacks character. Otherwise it would have been a 5.

This is our go-​to ice cream place! I usually get the hot fudge Sunday w/​«wet» walnuts, and my husband always gets a peanut butter milkshake w/​extra peanut butter. My other favorite is a ½ chocolate ½ vanilla swirl cone double dipped in the coconut dip. I always get a kids size cone bc the portions are HUGE.
It seems like an old fashioned mom & pop shop. The young people behind the counter are always polite and we never have to wait very long, even when it’s busy. The only real complaint I have is that they seem to nickel & dime for a lot of things (ice is free but the cup is 50 cents, wet walnuts cost an extra 90 cents, ect.)
The décor could probably use some updating, it’s pretty low key & dated. But honestly, I’m just there for the ice cream.

What is it about this ice cream that tastes so amazing? I don’t know what’s in the formula but it tastes real without all the foamy fillers that many national chains seem to have in them. My kids love the shakes, I love the dipped cones and even those who are lactose intolerant can grab a frozen banana made right in the store. We love coming here on payday Fridays or Thirsty Thursdays!

Look at all the dipping flavors… It’s crazy!
I had a «small» vanilla cone dipped in toasted caramel. The coating hardens, and it contains real toasted coconut. It was soooo good. The ice cream itself was delicious. A «small» cone is huge! So be aware!
The menu of choices is a little daunting when you first walk in. There are so many options. I have only had the soft serve cone, so I cannot comment on anything else, but looking around at the people around me to see what they were all having, and everything look amazing… next time is a banana split!

Great concept!
I have never experienced an ice cream shop like this… I went in expecting something on marble slabs, and was pleasantly surprised by the unique approach.
Delicious creamy soft serve dipped in whatever your heart desires. A huge selection of coatings and toppings… you will be satisfied.
It’s bare bones inside… no booths, hardly and tables or chairs… not decorated at all… but I think no one really cares, cuz… ICE CREAM!

This place is amazing!!! Soft serve at its finest … Vanilla in a waffle cone !!! My favorite !!! The have chocolate, and any mixin you can think of… old fashioned Ice cream what’s not to love !!!

Great place to stop in to get a sweet treat! They have so many options, soft serve ice cream, dipped cones, frosties, banana split, shakes, tons of toppings too… And the prices are great!

Smooth, creamy, cold, soft and delicious! Just a few words to describe the ice cream here. This was my second time here and i have to say I don’t know why I let so much time go by between my visits. Their prices are amazing the ice cream is amazing and their sizes are gigantic!!!
I bought the large banana sundae in a cup and they gave me the option of whatever ice cream I wanted but if you don’t ask default will be vanilla which is just as good!!! The sundae was full of walnuts! I mean tons!!! The chocolate syrup and crushed pineapple was just the right amount. The strawberries are the kind that are in syrup and they are soft but that is what I was expecting so it was good enough for me! Overall, I would totally get it again and it was big enough to share. My mom and daughter got the kids cones which are pretty darn good sizes! My dads cake batter dipped strawberry cone was just as delicious. Now the strawberry icecream was really good but I’m not sure if it was all the sugar overload from the sundae but the strawberry flavor seemed very subtle. However I can totally overlook that because everything else was soo good and the lady behind the counter was super nice!
This place just puts a smile on your face and seeing kids faces with super delight as they got their gigantically small and medium cones was priceless. Worth the trip!

ERRRRRRRR-MUH-GERSHHHHHHHH…Soooooo good! As far as dipped cones go in Jax… this place can’t be touched. Pick your poison, they’ve got it all, ranging from cones, sundaes, floats, slushes, and an extensive variety of shake flavors (yes, I’ll be back for that Nutella shake). Now… I know all about the home location in the Riverside district (Post Street), and let me tell you… this location is just as good, if not better.
Food: I knew I absolutely HAD to try the iconic dipped cone on my first visit to the Dreamette. But dang, between the ice cream flavors and the dips, it was so hard to choose! I mean, they have CAKE BATTER dip, Yeeps! Eventually I settled on the chocolate ice cream and toasted coconut dipped cone, and I was NOT disappointed in the least. I appreciate the drip guards that come on the cones, because without it, I would have been a complete MESS. YES, your cone will drip, Yeeps, but take an occasional sip out of the top of the guard, and you’ll do just fine. The flakes of toasted coconut in the dip paired perfectly with the creaminess of the chocolatey ice cream, and I seriously couldn’t have asked for a better combo.
Atmosphere: Ok, so from what I’ve heard from my fellow Yeeps, the Post Street location is basically a shack with a window for ordering and a few benches. THIS location is a shop, complete with tables, chairs, and you order from the counter. They also accept credit cards here, while I believe the other location is cash only. It’s very clean, and it’s fun to watch them work their magic on the machines as your creation comes to life.
Service: The lady (owner?) at the counter was very kind and patient, as I let her know I was a first-​timer while scanning the menu board. She gave me the ins and outs of the ordering process, and talked about some of their most popular items and dipped cone combinations, and even some history on the Dreamette. VERY good service and great personality!
The low down: This shop is tucked away in a shopping center in Mandarin (2 – 3 doors down from Dickey’s BBQ). They’ve been here about a year, and they only have about a third of the number of patrons as the Riverside location. With Mandarin having so many options for choice eats, I’m thinking that this Dreamette would be an IDEAL dessert spot to top off one’s lunch or dinner. As a whole, it was the best ice cream experience that I’ve had in a very long time. Highly suggested for all of those in the area, SUPPORT your local eats, and a very deserving 5 stars for The Dreamette!