This beloved ice cream shop served Miami for 20 years. Now, it’s closing

For 20 years, nights out were similar for many families in South Miami and Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Kendall: Pizza at the Big Cheese for dinner. Sundaes and spoons out at Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream.

Now, only half that equation is possible: Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream is closing its original location at 8075 SW 67th Ave. in Miami.

The shop announced on Instagram that it’s closing Oct. 4.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Wall’s such an important part of the community,” the post said. “We are so grateful for all of the memories we have made together. We can’t wait to keep serving you for many years to come.”

That’s the good news: The Sunset location of Walls at 9521 SW 72nd St. will remain open, and the brand reports it’s “working to open a new location nearby.”

Wall’s is known not only for its sundaes and seasonal flavors like eggnog and mango but also its homemade fudge. It’s also the place where legions of ice cream lovers took the Great Wall challenge, stuffing down the Great Wall, with 12 scoops of ice cream, brownies, bananas, four toppings and whipped cream. Photos of the proud few who finish made the Wall of Fame.

This story was originally published October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM.