Looks like another legendary Fort Lauderdale staple has closed. Beloved Wilton Manors ice cream parlor, Wilton Creamery, has closed after more than a decade on Wilton Drive, and the news comes months after the shop made a plea to the community for help. The chef-driven ice cream shop served its final scoops on Dec. 23, 2025, following an announcement shared on Instagram eight weeks earlier.
“It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that we will be closing mid-December,” the beloved ice cream shop wrote in its initial post. “It has been an honor to serve this community.”
The closure marks the end of a decade-long run for one of Wilton Manors’ most recognizable dessert spots, known for its rotating flavors, late-night hours, and a loyal local following.
A Decade on Wilton Drive
Wilton Creamery opened in 2014 at 2301 Wilton Dr., in the heart of Wilton Manors’ main drag. From the start, it stood apart from standard scoop shops, featuring chef-driven recipes, an adult-leaning flavor profile that fit naturally into the neighborhood’s nightlife vibe…