Artisan ice cream scoops displayed on a marble counter in a warm gelato shop
Est. St. Augustine, Florida

Scoops of Joy
on Charlotte Street

Small-batch gelato, hand-dipped treats, and flavors you won't find anywhere else — made fresh every day in America's oldest city.

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Warm interior of Maci's Ice Cream shop with gelato display cases and rustic decor

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Handcrafted with real ingredients, no shortcuts.

Our Story

Born from a love of real ice cream

Maci's Ice Cream started with a simple conviction: ice cream should taste like something your grandmother would approve of — rich, creamy, and made from ingredients you can actually pronounce.

Nestled on Charlotte Street in the shadow of St. Augustine's historic walls, we handcraft every batch in small quantities so nothing goes to waste and every scoop carries the same care as the first. Our gelato moves slowly, churns gently, and freezes at just the right temperature to preserve that velvety texture Italian masters have perfected for centuries.

Small-batch daily Made fresh every morning
Real ingredients No artificial shortcuts
Local & seasonal Florida citrus, local dairy
Gluten-free options Sorbetto & dairy-free available
See our full flavor lineup

"The best ice cream isn't made in a factory.
It's made with patience, good milk, and a little obsession."

— Maci's Philosophy

The Menu

Flavors that move you

We rotate our lineup seasonally, but these are the crowd favorites that keep you coming back — plus a few surprises that only appear when the mood strikes.

Creamy vanilla bean gelato in a ceramic bowl with visible vanilla specks
CLASSIC

Madagascar Vanilla

Real vanilla beans from Madagascar, folded into our base with nothing but cream, milk, and a touch of cane sugar. The one that started it all.

Gluten-free · Vegan option
Rich dark chocolate gelato with a glossy surface in a wooden scoop
SIGNATURE

Valrhona Dark Chocolate

Single-origin cacao from Venezuela, blended with Valrhona chocolate for a depth that hits different. Dense, intense, and dangerously smooth.

Gluten-free
Bright pink strawberry gelato displayed in a glass case with fresh berries
SEASONAL

St. Augustine Strawberry

Florida-grown berries, picked at peak ripeness and folded into a bright, tangy sorbetto. Summer in a scoop — no cream required.

Vegan · Gluten-free
Vibrant green pistachio gelato with whole pistachios scattered on top
SIGNATURE

Bronte Pistachio

Real Bronte pistachios from Sicily, stone-ground into our base. Earthy, slightly salty, and unlike anything you've had from a tub.

Gluten-free
Golden lemon gelato with a swirl of lemon zest on top in a ceramic dish
CITRUS

Meyer Lemon

Meyer lemons from a grove just outside town, balanced with a whisper of honey. Bright, clean, and impossibly refreshing on a hot Florida afternoon.

Vegan · Gluten-free
Deep brown coffee gelato with a coffee bean garnish beside a ceramic cup
NEW

St. Augustine Coffee

Brewed with locally roasted coffee from a nearby St. Augustine roaster. Bold enough to stand alone, smooth enough to sip.

Contains caffeine · Gluten-free

Our full menu changes with the seasons — stop by or call ahead for today's rotating selections.

Ask about today's flavors
The Experience

More than a scoop

From the moment you walk in, everything is designed to make you slow down and savor the moment.

Serving Since Day One

Every scoop carries the same intention it did when we first opened our doors — no rush, no shortcuts, just real gelato made the way it should be.

Right in the Heart

Situated on Charlotte Street, we're steps from the historic district — the perfect reward after a day of exploring St. Augustine's cobblestone streets.

Made with Love

Every batch is handcrafted, every flavor is tested, and every customer is treated like they just walked in for the first time — which, honestly, they kind of have.

Close-up of a hand scooping gelato into a waffle cone
Gelato display case with colorful scoops in a rustic wooden shop
Ice cream cone held up against a golden sunset in St. Augustine
What People Say

Don't take our word for it

"We drove in from Orlando just for this. The pistachio gelato is the real deal — nothing like anything I've had back home. We came back twice."

— A happy visitor from Orlando

"Best ice cream in St. Augustine, and I've tried them all. The staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is just perfect for a summer evening."

— A local regular
Waffle cone filled with three scoops of colorful gelato held in a sunlit shop
Visit Us

Come say hello

We're right in the heart of historic St. Augustine — easy to find, impossible to forget.

Location

32 Charlotte St
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Hours

Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Colorful gelato scoops arranged artfully on a marble surface with fresh fruit

Your next favorite scoop
is waiting

Stop by Charlotte Street or give us a call — we'd love to welcome you.

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