Jaxson's Awards & Accolades

Since opening in Dania Beach in 1956, Jaxson's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant has earned local and national recognition for its homemade ice cream, family-friendly dining and iconic South Florida experience. Jaxson's has been featured and recognized by Food Network, Good Morning America, USA Today, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, the Sun Sentinel and more.

1990s - Early 2000's

“Outrageous Food” – Food Network Season 1, Episode 4, 1993

“Best Ice Cream – Broward” – Robert Tolf’s South Florida Restaurants, 1994

“Key to the City- Dania Beach” – 2006, in honor of Jaxson’s 50th Anniversary

“Nation’s Best Ice Cream Shop – Finalist” – Good Morning American Weekend, 2008

2010-2020

“Monroe Udell Street” – declared by City of Dania Beach, 2012

“Nation’s Most Incredible Ice Cream Treats” – Good Morning America, 2012

“Monroe Udell Day – Jan 4” – Declared by Hollywood, Florida Mayor, 2012

“Best Restaurants near the Cruise Port in Fort Lauderdale” - USA Today, 2013

“Best of South Florida: Best Desserts” – The Sun Sentinel, Showtime, 2013

“Key to the City - Hollywood Beach” – 2015, For unwavering support of The City, It’s veterans and the men and women of The United States Armed Forces”

“Key to the City – Dania Beach” – 2016 in honor of Jaxson’s 60th anniversary

“Best Ice Cream Parlors in Florida” - Best Things in Florida Powered by Americantowns Media, 2017

“The World’s Best Ice Cream Parlors” – The Daily Meal, 2018

“50 States of Kid-Friendly Restaurants: Florida” – Food Network, 2018

“Most Delicious, Mouth-watering Ice Cream Sundae in Your State” – Cosmopolitan Magazine, 2018

“Best Ice Cream Sundaes in the County” ” – Food Network, 2020

“Best Ice Cream – Runner Up” – Ft. Lauderdale Magazine, 2020

2021-2022

“Best Ice Cream – Winner” – Ft. Lauderdale Magazine, 2021

“Best Family-Friendly Restaurant- Runner Up” – Ft. Lauderdale Magazine, 2022

“Best Ice Cream – Winner” – Ft. Lauderdale Magazine, 2022

2023