Twistee Treat Named Central Florida’s Best Local Ice Cream Spot

Twistee Treat has been voted the winner of our Central Florida’s Best Local Ice Cream Spot contest, earning the top spot after readers cast their votes for their favorite place to grab a frozen treat.

Known for its iconic cone-shaped buildings, Twistee Treat has been serving premium soft-serve ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and other frozen desserts to Central Florida communities for decades. While the recognizable buildings have become a local landmark, the company says its focus has always been on delivering quality products and a positive customer experience.

“At Twistee Treat, we don’t just serve ice cream—we hand out smiles,” said Twistee Treat. “From the moment guests pull into our drive-thru or walk up to our window, our goal is to make their day a little sweeter.”

Beyond its menu, Twistee Treat also emphasizes community involvement. The company regularly supports local schools, youth sports programs, fundraisers, and neighborhood events across the communities it serves.

The menu features a variety of classic and specialty frozen treats. According to the company, customer favorites include vanilla, chocolate, and twist soft-serve cones, banana splits, brownie boat sundaes, hot fudge sundaes, strawberry shortcake sundaes, hand-spun milkshakes, Twistee Freezes, soft-serve floats, and seasonal limited-time offerings.

Twistee Treat’s combination of recognizable branding, extensive menu, and longstanding presence in Central Florida helped earn it this year’s title. The contest highlighted businesses across the region, with readers voting for the local ice cream shop they believe stands out from the rest.

Congratulations to Twistee Treat on being named Central Florida’s Best Local Ice Cream Spot, and thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s voting.

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Ava McDonnell

Ava McDonnell is the Editorial Manager & Digital Content Creator for Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with English BA in 2026. She also has experience in editing using AP Style and SEO guidelines. Originally from Clermont and now in Tampa, Ava loves all things local. Ava has always had a passion for learning about people's lives and sharing accurate stories with the world. She is dedicated to getting the job done right while making content interesting for readers. Aside from writing, you can find her indulging in the great outdoors with the people she loves. Whether it is hiking, taking photographs, or trying new activities, she is up for almost anything.

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