Pinocchio's Original Italian Ice Cream

Pinocchio's Original Italian Ice Cream has been a favorite on Sanibel Island, Florida, for years! This iconic ice cream shop is a must visit.

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Pinocchio's Ice Cream

Pinocchio's Ice Cream Sanibel is one of my 1st memories of visiting Sanibel Island years ago. We found this Sanibel ice cream shop during our 1st visit and fell in love with Sanibel Krunch along with their other fantastic flavors.

While they were gone from the island for a bit, they are now back and better than ever! Locals and guests can enjoy the signature Pinocchio's Ice Cream flavors topped with the iconic animal crackers at their new location in the Periwinkle Place Shopping Center.

Indoor Seating

There is comfortable indoor seating perfect for hot afternoons.

Outdoor Seating

The outdoor seating is great with bright green umbrellas over the table. The perfect place to relax with a sweet treat after a day at the beach.

Sanibel Pinocchio's Ice Cream Menu

 Pinocchio's Italian Ice Cream is made from the finest and freshest ingredients possible. They make new batches of ice cream daily to keep up with how much we all love their ice cream.

Menu Highlights - They offer ice cream cones, cups, shakes, malts, shimmies, smoothies, sippers, floats, hurricanes, espresso frappes, sundaes, gelato, sherbet, sorbetto, banana splits, frozen key lime pies, pastries, Italian Custard, baked Alaska, hot and cold espresso coffee drinks, and more sweet treats.

Signature flavors include:

Sanibel Krunch - Vanilla ice cream with whole mixed nuts (no peanuts), Toasted coconut, enrobed in chocolate and special ingredients.

Dirty Sand Dollar - Vanilla ice cream, malted milk balls, chocolate chips, caramel, and special ingredients.

Gator Stew - Vanilla ice cream, pistachio, chunky peanut butter, Reeses peanut butter cups.

Wedding Bells - Vanilla ice cream, almond flavors, sliced almonds, and a few more secret ingredients.

Parrots Nest - White cake batter ice cream with M&M candies and rainbow sprinkles

Kids Menu - The entire menu is a kids ice cream dream come true

Gluten-Free - Let them know that you can't have the animal cookie on top.

Vegan - They offer sorbets and sorbettos made with water, sugar, fruit juice or fruit puree.

Vegetarian - There are a ton of options.

Why you will love Pinocchio Ice Cream

• Signature animal cracker
• Generous portions of memorable flavors of ice cream
• Friendly service
• Sanibel tradition
• Best Sanibel Island ice cream

Pinocchio's Ice Cream Sanibel was founded by the Puma family who conitnues to share their love of unique flavors with all of us. Their ice cream products are worth the drive to Sanibel!

Things to know when planning a visit to Pinocchio Ice Cream

Address - 2075 Periwinkle Way #33, Sanibel, Florida 33957

Located in Periwinkle Place Shops

2nd location - The Village Shoppes at Health Park
16230 Summerlin Rd #202, Ft Myers, Florida 33908

Phone - 239-472-6566

Hours - 11 am - 9 pm Monday to Sunday

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility -

Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms and were comfortable

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the building

Parking  - There is parking at the Periwinkle Villa Shops with easy access to Pinocchios Sanibel.

Sanibel Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Blue Giraffe Island Bar and Grille - Great local restaurant with an amazing giraffe mural inside

The Original Cheeburger Cheeburger - Great restaurant for burgers, shakes, and sundaes.

Over Easy Cafe - Fantasticbreakfast and lunch restaurant with delicious orange cinnamon rolls.

Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel - We have stayed at this great hotel multiple times during our visits to Sanibel.

Sanibel & Captiva Island Tours

Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views Rated 4.9 with over 370 reviews. A 1.5-hour cruise that passes the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunset with dolphin sightings along the way. One of the most consistently well-reviewed tours in the area.

Daytime Dolphin Cruise Near Sanibel Rated 4.9. Passes the Sanibel Lighthouse and Twin Sister Key, a secluded island only reachable by boat.

Private Boat Tour - Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel A private option for groups or families who want a more personal experience on the water.

Sanibel Captiva Island Moke Adventure Day Trip Rental Rated 4.9 with 16 reviews. A self-guided day trip around Sanibel and Captiva in a vintage electric Moke vehicle. A genuinely fun and different way to see the islands.

Check out all of the nearby tours here