4.7 · 510 Google reviews
The Citrus Place Fresh Citrus, Juice & Ice Cream in Terra Ceia
We pack and ship citrus too, from our family-owned stand on US-19 by the Sunshine Skyway.
- 4.7Google rating, 510 reviews
- 96%recommend us on Facebook
- 3soft-serve machines
- Lastlicensed citrus packer in Sarasota & Manatee counties
- Open 7 daysSundays from 10 AM
- 7200US-19, Terra Ceia
- Right now
Fresh citrus, juice and soft serve at our roadside stand
We’re family owned and operated, right on US-19 at the south end of the Sunshine Skyway. Look for the smiling orange out front.
Pick up citrus by the pound, a jug of fresh juice and a soft-serve cone, all in one stop.
- CitrusLocally grown citrus by the pound: oranges, tangerines, lemons and more.Ask about citrus
- Fresh juiceUnpasteurized juice, including a strawberry-orange mix, in half-gallon and gallon jugs.Ask about juice
- Soft serveOrange and vanilla swirl, key lime, chocolate. In a cone, or to go.Ask about soft serve
- Jelly & marmaladeJellies, jams and marmalade, plus a shelf of sauces.Ask about jellies
- ProduceLocally grown produce, like tomatoes, onions, potatoes, squash and cucumber.Ask about produce
- Boiled peanutsBoiled peanuts, plus sandwiches for the road.Ask about peanuts
- ClamsWe sell clams at the stand too.Ask about clams
- Gift shopSouvenirs, knick-knacks and hand-knit goods.Ask about the gift shop
About 75% of our customers get the orange and vanilla.
Ice cream is now our number one product, and we run three soft-serve machines to give you a choice of flavors.
- Orange & vanilla swirl
- Key lime
- Key lime & chocolate
- Chocolate
“The orange and vanilla is incredible”
We pack and ship Florida citrus
Sid Tillett is the last licensed citrus packer in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
As a licensed packer, Sid sorts, packs and ships citrus following Florida’s rules, so you can send fruit to family up north. Ask us what’s in season before you order.
Inside The Citrus Place
Our customers took these on their stops at the stand. Tap any photo to see it bigger.
What customers say about The Citrus Place
Truly a gem. Always a stop when I’m going on by.
There’s souvenirs and soft serve with a variety of options to go.
Felt like I stepped back into Florida as a kid. The lady behind the counter that served me made me feel like I was talking to my grandma again. Very sweet welcoming and kind. The soft serve ice cream is really good. I like the vanilla orange swirl. Wasn't sure which jelly or jam to get but the lady suggested one and I bought it. Look forward to trying it. I have to come back sometime soon so I can get a review on the sandwiches. But if it's like the rest of the stuff it'll be homemade and Delicious. Oh and I forgot to mention they have boiled peanuts. They are pretty decent as well!
This is such a cute hidden gem!
The Citrus Place has the perfect Florida feel to it with all kinds of knick-knacks and treats. I however, go for the soft serve ice cream. The orange and vanilla is incredible, as is the key lime and chocolate. Overall, the staff is friendly and welcoming and the treats are affordable and yummy!
It is absolutely worth the visit 🧡🍊
We found this place unexpectedly, and it turned out to be an amazing experience! They offer samples of fresh fruits, ice cream, and juice, which was such a nice surprise. Everything was absolutely fabulous—especially the key lime ice cream (chocolate and orange flavors). My personal favorite was the key lime chocolate ice cream and the strawberry-orange juice mix. They even let us visit their farm, which made the experience even better! 🍦🍊
“We’ve got three ice cream machines. When we started, we only had one. But people want more flavors.”
Hours and directions in Terra Ceia
- Monday-Saturday
- 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Address
7200 US-19
Terra Ceia, FL 34250
On US-19 at the south end of the Sunshine Skyway, Manatee County.
Ask about citrus, juice or shipping
Want fruit shipped, or wondering what’s in season? Send us your question and we’ll write back by email. For anything today, call the stand.
- Phone
- (941) 722-6745
- tcp@
tampabay.rr.com - Address
- 7200 US-19, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sun 10 AM-5:30 PM