
Azucar Ice Cream Company
A Little Havana ice cream parlor famous for Cuban-inspired flavors like Abuela Maria.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Azucar Ice Cream Company worth it?
Azucar Ice Cream Company deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A cheerful, photogenic scoop shop on Calle Ocho with a giant ice-cream-cone sign out front.
- 02
A sweet, easy stop that fits naturally into a Little Havana stroll.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Azucar Ice Cream Company earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Azucar Ice Cream Company.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Azucar Ice Cream Company is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Azucar Ice Cream Company is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You prefer local life to spectacle
Azucar Ice Cream Company offers some local authenticity, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
History and culture matter to you
Azucar Ice Cream Company offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- Abuela Maria — the signature flavor (guava, cream cheese, Maria cookies)
- Café con leche flavor — a reliable Cuban-coffee scoop
Plan it well
- Cost
- Inexpensive
- Allow
- 15–30 minutes