Sampaguita Ice Cream of Orlando

Sampaguita Ice Cream of Orlando is a Filipino-inspired ice cream shop located on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida. The shop specializes in handcrafted ice cream flavors rooted in Filipino culture, family traditions, and generational storytelling. From Champorado and Ube Cookies 'N Cream to Mango Peach Pie and Soysauce Butterscotch, each flavor reflects a unique blend of nostalgia, heritage, and creativity. The shop serves its treats in cups, cake cones, or waffle cones and is known for its thoughtful, meaningful approach to dessert. With a 4.80 rating and a strong reputation among locals, it has become a beloved destination for those seeking distinctive, culturally rich frozen treats.

The story behind Sampaguita began with a mango tree in a South Florida neighborhood, where founder Marie Mercado and her family found an abundance of ripe fruit. Inspired by the surplus and a hand-churning ice cream machine they purchased, they began transforming mangoes and other local ingredients into homemade ice cream. What started as a seasonal family project evolved into a lifelong passion. Over time, the family expanded their creations to include other traditional Filipino flavors like ube, coconut, and guava, blending them with modern twists. Today, the shop continues to honor Filipino identity and heritage, using ice cream as a canvas to celebrate memory, family, and community.

Sampaguita Ice Cream of Orlando is located on East Colonial Drive, just a short walk from the Colonialtown Post Office and within a quarter-mile of the LHPS Charles Clayton Campus and A B C Child Care. It sits near the intersection of North Mills Avenue and is situated just off the East Colonial Drive corridor, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors in the Mills 50 neighborhood.

The shop stands out for its authentic, culturally inspired flavors and its heartfelt mission to connect people through shared memories and traditions. Its commitment to craftsmanship and meaningful storytelling resonates deeply with customers, solidifying its place as a unique and cherished part of Orlando’s local food scene.