A new Ben & Jerry’s has opened on Park Street in Jacksonville’s Five Points, bringing national-brand ice cream to one of the city’s busiest dining corridors.
Six months after plans first surfaced, the Vermont-based ice cream company is now open at 1027 Park St., between Rodrigo’s Craft Pizza and EZ Eats by Yaya. The shop is the company’s third location in Northeast Florida, joining stores in St. Augustine and Nocatee.
A grand opening celebration is planned for July 4.
Key takeaways
Where is the new Ben & Jerry’s in Jacksonville?
The shop is located in the heart of Five Points at 1027 Park St., a walkable strip known for restaurants, nightlife and some of the city’s most eclectic mix of retail stores.
It sits between Rodrigo’s Craft Pizza and EZ Eats by Yaya in a high-traffic stretch of the neighborhood.
What are the hours for Ben & Jerry’s in Five Points?
Ben & Jerry’s is open daily from noon to 10 p.m., with extended hours on Friday and Saturday.
What’s on the menu at the new shop?
The shop offers the brand’s well-known ice cream flavors along with additional desserts.
Popular flavors include:
In addition to scoops, the menu includes:
The shop also offers Pontch’s Mix, a frozen treat designed for dogs.
How many Ben & Jerry’s locations are in Northeast Florida?
The Five Points shop is the company’s third location in Northeast Florida, joining:
What other ice cream shops are in Five Points and Riverside?
Five Points and the surrounding Riverside area already have a wide selection of ice cream shops.
Nearby options include:
Malachi’s Ice Cream Bar, which opened in 2023, has announced it will close on July 31.
Why this matters for Five Points
The opening adds a nationally recognized brand to a neighborhood known for its independent businesses and growing dining scene.
It also increases competition in an already crowded ice cream market, giving customers more options in a highly walkable part of Jacksonville.
What’s next
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for July 4.
This story was created by Gary Mills, gmills@jacksonville.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on his original reporting. Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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