Springfield Scoops

Springfield Scoops is a Black-owned ice cream shop at 1807 North Main Street, in the heart of Historic Springfield in Jacksonville.

Springfield is one of the city's most walkable historic neighborhoods — brick streets, restored homes, a stretch of Main Street that has been steadily filling back in with independent businesses. An ice cream shop is exactly the kind of anchor a district like that needs, and this one has become a regular stop for people making an afternoon of the neighborhood.

It is a small, neighborhood-scale place rather than a chain, which is the point. You go for a scoop, you talk to whoever is behind the counter, and you take it outside.

If you are already headed to Springfield for the architecture, the antique shops or one of the district's events, this is an easy addition to the route. If you live nearby, it is the sort of spot that becomes a habit.

Springfield Scoops keeps its updates and hours on its Facebook page, which is the best place to check before you head over.

Support a Black-owned business and cool off while you are at it.