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HANDCRAFTED ARTISAN
ICE CREAM
Pete’s Artisan Ice Cream: Handcrafted Perfection in Sarasota
Experience the finest handcrafted artisan ice cream in Sarasota, made entirely on-site with a rich, ultra-creamy texture. Every batch is crafted using authentic, premium ingredients—including real candy bars, fresh herbs, coffee, cereals, and whole fruits. Unlike other shops, we blend every mix-in directly into the ice cream during the churning process so every single bite is packed with flavor.
What Makes Us Different
- On-Site Crafting: Made fresh right here in Sarasota.
- Integrated Mix-Ins: Ingredients are folded in during the making process, not just sprinkled on top.
- Boozy Options: Ask about our specialty alcoholic ice cream flavors for adults.
- Natural Plant-Based Coloring: We skip artificial dyes entirely. Our vibrant colors come straight from nature:
- Red: Red Beets
- Green: Kale
- Yellow: Turmeric
- Blue: Blue Spirulina
- Dark Purple: Black Raspberries
- Purple: Purple Carrots
- (Rest assured, you taste the rich cream and real ingredients, not the veggies!)
Please note: To keep our artisan recipes authentic and uncompromising on taste, we currently do not offer sugar-free options.
Stop by today and taste the difference real ingredients make!
Current Flavors
Boozy Ice Creams
Non Dairy – Oat Milk Based
Pints
Frappes, Root Beer, Floats & Malts
In New England, milkshakes never include ice cream. Adding ice cream makes it a “frappe” drink.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice Cream Nuguts
updated : 4/1/26
ITALIAN ICE
Current Flavors
Italian Ice – sorbet – Water Ice – Slush
Better Than Shaved Ice
Pete’s Italian ice is a smooth frozen-dessert option with rotating flavors. Recipes, ingredients, toppings, and preparation conditions can change.
Check the current menu for availability and call Pete before ordering when an allergy, intolerance, celiac disease, or dietary requirement matters.
Read ingredient and allergen guidance.
Come taste why we say it’s more than just a snack—it’s a mood. 🍧✨
Italian Ice vs. sorbet Both use water, sugar, and fruit purée. However, sorbet often incorporates stabilizers for smoothness, while Italian ice generally does not Italian ice is more refreshing
Italian Ice offers that “creamy” feel without the dairy—that’s a huge selling point for the health-conscious crowd!
