Soy Sauce Butterscotch. Jackfruit Chili Nut. Ube Latte. These are just a few of the unusual flavors of ice cream served at Sampaguita, a Filipino-American ice cream shop in Orlando. This unique dessert parlor is sandwiched between a Korean coffee bar and Malaysian Street food kitchen in Mills50, the heart of the Asian-Pacific Islander section of Orlando. It’s a sister concept to The Greenery Creamy, one of the first artisan ice cream shops in the area. The shop’s name “Sampaguita” is a type of fragrant jasmine flower common in the Philippines. The tropical island vibe is carried throughout, with palm frond wallpaper and lush foliage. Luxurious pink booths, brass lighting and wood accents create a backdrop for Instagram-worthy selfies, ice cream in hand. On weekend nights be prepared to wait for your turn.
