The Revolution Ice Cream Co. closed both its Brandon and Seminole Heights shops at the end of November.
In a social media post, owners Bill and Leslee Workman attributed the closure to health issues and economic problems.
The original shop opened in Brandon in 2013, followed by Seminole Heights in 2016 and South Tampa in 2020. The South Tampa location closed at some point last year.
Before starting the shop, Bill Workman started making ice cream at home as a hobby while working what he previously called his “square job.” His Ben and Jerry-esque flavors, like Coconut Curry and Drunken Brownie, became so popular that at one point he was making 250 pints a month before opening the shop.
In 2020 and 2022, The Revolution Ice Cream Co. won “Best Ice Cream/Gelato/Frozen Yogurt” in Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay awards, and was a frequent runner-up in years prior. It was also a staff pick for “Best Ben-and-Jerry’s-better-watch-out ice cream shop” in its first year.
Posts about The Revolution’s closure were filled with comments from community members saying they’ll miss the shop, including the account for Bo’s Ice Cream, less than half a mile down the road.
“We always enjoyed being able to send people your way who were looking for something more creative or that better fit their diet/allergies,” Bo’s commented. “I personally loved sneaking over there and trying out the rotating flavors, they were always awesome. Y’all did great things and will be missed!”
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