Azucar Ice Cream Company

Azucar Ice Cream Company is an ice cream shop on Calle Ocho in Little Havana that makes artisanal ice creams and sorbets in Cuban and tropical flavours. Its location on the 1500 block of SW 8th Street puts it among the bars, cafés and theatre at the centre of the street.

The flavours are the point of a visit. The range combines Cuban-inspired ice creams with tropical flavours and sorbets, and a sorbet is especially refreshing on a hot afternoon. The menu of flavours is published on the website and changes over time, so it is worth looking before you go if you want something specific. If you cannot decide, asking to taste a couple of flavours before choosing is a common practice at ice cream shops and is the easiest way to find your favourite.

The shop opens at 11am every day. It closes at 9pm from Monday to Wednesday, at 11pm from Thursday to Saturday and at 10pm on Sunday, so it works as an evening dessert stop after dinner or live music on Calle Ocho as well as an afternoon treat. Queues are possible on warm evenings and weekends, so allow a little extra time.

Azucar suits families, couples and anyone exploring Little Havana on foot, and children are likely to enjoy it most. It is also an affordable treat, which makes it a good stop for budget travellers. If you are taking a Little Havana food tour, it is worth asking whether ice cream is included before buying your own.

If you are visiting with a group, ordering a few different flavours and sharing is a good way to try more of the range in one stop.

The shop is at 1503 SW 8th Street. Ball & Chain is next door at 1513 SW 8th Street, and the Tower Theater at 1508 SW 8th Street is close by, so it is easy to combine a cone with music, a film or a walk along the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame. Azucar also has a second shop, Azucar South, in Pinecrest. A taxi or ride-share is the easiest way to reach Little Havana from downtown, Brickell or Miami Beach.