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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

1710 E Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
(407) 934-8855
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Ranked #11 of 2,472 restaurants in Orlando
Cuisines: Dessert, Ice Cream
Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Bogota, Colombia
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

the ice cream was great of course! we had the earthquake: 8 scoops of icecream, bananas, nuts, sauces, lots of cherries! between the 5 of us we coulnt finish it! its very crowded, and for some reason, there were a lot of flies this time, so it was very annoying! i wish it had a nice atmosphere to enjoy the... More

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See 10 more reviews by Lia H for Orlando
Charlotte, North Carolina
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The chocolate lovers dream come true! If you like shakes with whipped cream then this is your place. Their ice cream, shakes, coffee, and naturally their chocolate is amazing. The price tag goes with that where you will pay about $8 for a shake. A little splurge is to be expected on vacation! Just make sure that you carve sometime... More

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See 5 more reviews by tboller for Orlando
Baltimore, Maryland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I have walked by this place sooo many times for sooo many years. I kept saying i was going to go and finally i did. I was so sad, it wasn't anything spectacular. I actually wouldn't go back here again :( which in itself makes me sad.

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See 6 more reviews by Boston54 for Orlando
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is a tradition that my family visits at least once per trip. On the cold nights they have the best hot cocoa, and the hot ones ice cream sundaes to die for. From cookies and brownie sundaes to ice cream floats. It is one of my favorite places to sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of down... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jenn322 for Orlando
Birmingham, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Ooh the sundaes! They are huge but we never share one, they are too good. They do single and double scoop in cones, but you will be really missing out if you don't treat yourself to a sundae. You give your order and pay for it, and are given a number. Take a seat at one of the tables either... More

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See 7 more reviews by VirtualBlonde for Orlando
New York City, New York
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52 reviews 52 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I loved how quick it was to order and get your ice cream but it was unfortunate that they didn't have that many ice cream flavors. I like to be able to see a lot of ice cream flavors and add a lot of toppings but Ghiradelli is more of an upscale ice cream shop. You can choose what you... More

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See 6 more reviews by Krista W for Orlando
South Wales
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39 reviews 39 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Now it is a bit strange me expressing my views on an Ice Cream outlet as I for one am not a big lover of Ice Cream but I have a wife and twin girls who are and therefore I have agreed to make this review on their behalf as I found their cofee well almost the same as a... More

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See 18 more reviews by whiteshodan for Orlando
Toledo
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Good ice cream, although it is a little too sweet. A little pricey too. Overall, good, but not great.

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See 2 more reviews by sstravels101 for Orlando
missouri
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

You will not be disappointed with the options that you can have at this location!!!! The ice cream is the best that i have ever tasted and the cookies and treats are so warm they melt in your mouth!!! It is at downtown disney --- -you will be so sad if you miss this one!

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Looe, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It's difficult not to visit this place every day the hot fudge sundae is not to be missed, the best in Orlando Go there

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