An ice cream that won over Balaton
Sometimes one scoop is enough to make a summer afternoon memorable. Florida Fagyizó in Balatonmáriafürdő knows something about that: in 2026, Somodi János’s distinctive creation, Balaton Noir, was chosen as the best in the Balaton Fagyija competition. A daring, exciting ice cream whose ingredients alone arouse curiosity.
Chocolate, coffee caramel, rum and plum: this is Balaton Noir!
Imagine the deep flavour of rich, malty chocolate joined by coffee caramel’s full, lightly roasted aroma. Then come rum’s spicy character and plum’s juicy, fruity sweetness. Four exciting flavours meet in one ice cream, with fruit and coffee making chocolate’s richness even more interesting.
Balaton Noir is not the familiar chocolate-and-vanilla route. It is more for people who enjoy discovering new flavours and tasting something they will remember days later. No wonder Somodi János’s creation won the 2026 Balaton Fagyija title.
A sweet stop in Balatonmáriafürdő
Florida Fagyizó is a fine excuse to pause for a few cooling scoops during a beach day or Balaton outing. Browse the colourful ice cream counter, choose what tempts you most and allow yourself those few minutes of sweet indulgence without which summer would not feel complete.
If you love distinctive ice creams, be sure to look for Balaton Noir! The daily selection may change, so if travelling specifically for the award-winning flavour, enquire ahead whether it is currently available.
Why try it? Because it is not every day that chocolate, coffee caramel, rum and plum come together so excitingly in an ice cream. At Florida Fagyizó you can also taste a creation that earned one of Balaton’s biggest ice cream accolades. That alone makes a little detour worthwhile!
Worth a taste
Balaton Noir, winner of the 2026 Balaton Fagyija competition
A true temptation for lovers of unusual flavours! Chocolate malt's rich coffee-and-caramel aromas melt silkily in your mouth, followed by rum-soaked plum's spicy, fruity sweetness. A walnut-and-malt crunch completes it, providing an exciting contrast to the soft ice cream. A spoonful of creamy chocolate pleasure, a bite of juicy plum, a little crunch — and you understand how this daring creation won Balaton Fagyija.
Local tip
Try Balaton's best ice cream!
Look for Balaton Noir first, then explore the other unusual flavours! If surprising pairings appeal, ask about previous competition-winning ice creams too. A fruity flavour alongside a rich, creamy one can be a particularly good combination.
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- 01Mézesem, winner of Balaton Fagyija 2021
Imagine silky ice cream made with fragrant linden honey, containing honey-and-apple fruit cream and caramelised, lightly salted almonds. Honey's gentle sweetness, apple's fresh fruit flavour and crunchy almonds form an unusual harmony. A spoonful of creamy, floral indulgence followed by a little salty crunch makes it still more interesting. No wonder it won the Balaton Fagyija title in 2021!
- 02Pumpkin almond with mixed nuts, Ice Cream of the Year 2023
This ice cream is sweet, spiced indulgence! Lightly salted Avola almond ice cream is layered with a homemade roasted-pumpkin cream scented with linden honey, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. A crunchy topping made from pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts and cashews finishes it. Imagine creamy almond, roast pumpkin's natural sweetness and warming spice aromas meeting toasted nuts. So many flavours and textures in one spoonful, it almost feels like a composed dessert.
- 03Blueberry brownie ice cream
Chocolate and blueberry are a pairing whose very thought can make you hungry. Brownie's deep, rich chocolate character is joined by blueberry's fresh, pleasantly tart flavour. The contrast between full cocoa and fruit makes this speciality especially tempting. If you love chocolate but enjoy a little fruit freshness in your sweets, look for this flavour at the counter!
What guests say
What stays with guests?
One of Florida Fagyizó's greatest strengths is that guests do not simply come for ice cream: they eagerly wonder which speciality they can try next. Varied flavours, carefully made ice creams and kind staff receive much praise. Many return regularly, while others drive from further away for a scoop or two. Summer queues can test patience, but the overall guest-review picture is distinctly favourable. Florida's reputation reaches well beyond Balatonmáriafürdő.
Based on Google Maps, Tripadvisor and IttJártam.hu reviews of Florida Fagyizó in Balatonmáriafürdő, plus public guest accounts. Professional recognition and the stories of award-winning ice creams were compiled from official Balaton Fagyija results and reports about the ice cream maker.+
What brings people back
- A huge selection combining classics and unusual creations
- Richly creamy ice creams and intense fruit flavours
- Award-winning specialities and surprising pairings
- Pistachio and chocolate ice creams with enthusiastic fans
- Kind, patient service, often quick despite high demand
- Vegan, sugar-free and other special-diet options
- Comfortable indoor and outdoor places to enjoy ice cream
- Ice cream quality that prompts many to make a special trip
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Good to know before you go
- Long queues can form during popular summer periods
- Some guests find ice cream prices high
- Some unusual flavours do not suit everyone's taste
- The size of the sugar-free selection can change daily
- The indoor seating area can feel a little stuffy in hot weather
