Cry Baby Creamery, one of Miami’s most beloved and playfully nostalgic ice cream shops, is officially expanding into Kendall. The cult-favorite scoop shop, which won New Times‘ Best Ice Cream 2024, will open a new West Kendall location on January 26 at 15707 SW 56th St., followed by a South Kendall outpost opening early to mid-February at 12700 SW 122nd Ave.
The expansion marks a major milestone for the homegrown brand, which has built a loyal following thanks to its small-batch ice creams, gooey baked goods, and pop-culture-driven flavors that lean heavily into childhood nostalgia with a Miami twist.
From Beer Floats to Ice Cream Fame
Cry Baby was born at Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co., where ice cream-inspired desserts were originally created for beer-pairing dinners. Those early experiments included playful creations like fresh-fruit popsicle floats served in fruit-infused brews. What started as a fun dessert element eventually sparked something bigger.
When the former Sweet Melody Ice Cream space became available next door to Maxwell Bros. Clothing Store in Palmetto Bay, the opportunity felt right. The space was already built for ice cream, and Cry Baby Creamery officially took shape, transforming into a lounge-like dessert destination that felt anything but traditional…