Sampaguita ice cream shop scoops up Filipino flavors in Orlando

Sampaguita’s co-owner Marie Mercado says the ice cream shop pays homage to Filipino culture and her parents.

A recently opened ice cream shop, Sampaguita, delivers Filipino-inspired cold cones and tubs at 1236 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida

Sampaguita’s co-owner Marie Mercado says the ice cream shop pays homage to Filipino culture and her parents.

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In preparation for nearly one year, Sampaguita started with offerings of ice cream, soft cream, halo halo, shakes, sundaes and Vegan options.

Sampaguita’s signature halo-halo. WEBSITE

Eventually, it will also offer traditional Filipino baked goods from the Mercado family’s recipes — ube cupcakes, silvanas, pan de sal and sans rival.

All of the ice creams and baked goods will be prepared on-premise. \