Goff's Drive In

12/06/2022

Edwin Goff first opened the window at 212 South Orange Blossom Trail in 1948. When Mr. Goff was ready to retire the ice cream shop, my grandfather, William Truesdell, kept the tradition alive with the agreement that the name wouldn’t change. After my grandfather passed, my grandmother, Joanne Truesdell, continued Mr. Goff’s legacy. Wanting to enjoy the retirement she had earned from her own career, my grandmother entrusted me with what I knew as an unofficial landmark of Orlando. I have taken great pride in continuing Mr. Goff’s and my grandparents’ legacy, for the last 13 years.

You will find decades of notable events that occurred at and around Goff’s archived in newspapers, on television and throughout social media. What you won’t find documented are the countless conversations, experiences and relationships, smiles, tears of joy and sorrow, laughter and hugs that Goff’s has witnessed.

Goff’s has always been more than just a cinder block ice cream shop and we refer to our customers as Orlando’s Finest for a reason. No matter the weather or temperature, you showed up. When there was a pandemic, you showed up. When there was adversity, you showed up. When we asked for your help, you showed up, big.

My plan was to continue the legacy. My plan was to create more memories, meet more generations, share in more celebrations. My children’s plans were to one day continue what Mr. Goff started and what you, our extended Orlando family have helped build. But, we also have learned, try as we might, we are not in control. He is. And we have no choice but to trust His purpose for us.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

Thank you Orlando. This isn’t goodbye. This is see you later. We feel your love Orlando. And I hope you feel ours. ❤️ 🍦

09/27/2022

Psalm 107:29-30
He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.

We feel like we have been living a storm for the last four months. But we know there is a purpose. While in the storm it’s hard to see, but we have to trust in Him.

Tonight we laid down the sign, not for good, but for the same reason we have over the years, which can mean just one thing, Ian is on his way. Stay Safe Orlando. We will make it through this storm just like all of the others.

We love you Orlando ❤️ 🍦

07/11/2022

Good Afternoon, Orlando! We are staying positive and we are keeping faith. We regretfully will not be able to re-open as soon as we were planning. We are at the mercy of a couple of things outside of our control, including slower manufacturing times from our vendors. We cannot wait to reunite with Orlando’s Finest Customers!❤️❤️

07/01/2022

Happy Friday Orlando- it’s time for our weekly update.

Orlando we just can’t explain the love we feel from you. You are such a huge part of where our strength has come from this last month. You haven’t let us down and we won’t let you down. We’ve missed seeing your smiles, hearing your stories and being a part of your daily lives.

What does your calendar look like a couple weeks from now? Do you have anything planned Monday, July 18th from 11am-9pm? Come see us at 212 South Orange Blossom Trail and we can continue where we left off, serving Orlando’s Best Soft serve to Orlando’s Finest Customers.❤️🍦

06/27/2022

There is a CASH REWARD for the arrest of this person. 💲💲💲💲

Goff's Ice Cream has been in Orlando since 1948.

06/17/2022

It’s been five weeks since someone planted an explosive outside of Goff’s, blowing holes through her cinderblock wall. We were upset and confused as to why. Two weeks later someone removed the plywood boards, lit and threw an explosive inside, setting fire to Goff’s. We were devastated. Who would want to rid the City Beautiful of Mr. Goff’s legacy, Orlando’s mainstay, a landmark of inclusivity and love?

Just as we had started to only see the positivity and future of Goff’s, this morning, we were given a play-by-play of the calculated, intentional actions of evil. Watching someone maliciously try to destroy a building that has served joyful memories for generations is a nightmare we wish we could wake up from. This just cannot be real.

We vow to do what Mr. Goff did when he was faced with disparity. Rebuild. The last three weeks have been tireless. When uncertainty creeps in we remind ourselves that we are a part of a community that will not let us go. A community that has wrapped their arms around us and wants us back open, serving Orlando’s Best soft serve.

We have reminded ourselves of those who have come before us- Mr. Goff, Bill and Joanne Truesdell, we will not let you down. You don’t celebrate 74 years and give up. We feel their strength, we feel our community’s love and support. Orlando, we love you.🍦❤️

Goff's Ice Cream has been in Orlando since 1948.

06/08/2022

Looking for a licensed and insured contractor for a small commercial job. We need canned lighting, knockdown ceiling and drywall installed.

06/03/2022

A lot of sweat and emotion have been inside of Goff’s this week. We’ve finally been able to remove all of the interior destruction that evil left behind. We’ve started installing paneling on the walls and next is the ceiling. We hear your prayers, we see your social media posts and we feel your love Orlando. We will rebuild. We will reopen. Because of you. We love you Orlando.🍦❤️

05/26/2022

Thank you to Chippy’s Mobile Welding for repairing the wrought iron gate that Orlando Fire Department was forced to dismantle during Friday morning’s fire. If you need welding, fabrication or repair for any size job, give Chippy’s a call 407-902-1923.

This gate has endured decades of history, has held strong through many hurricanes and isn’t going anywhere. We are so happy to have removed the first plywood board. She’s so much more than a gate, she’s a reminder that rebuilding is possible.🍦❤️

05/25/2022

Thank you to Orlando Electric, Inc. for an early morning visit. If you need a certified electrical contractor, give them a call 407-423-4971. We have a long road ahead of us; but the rebuild starts today.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Orlando for all of the support that you are giving Goff’s. The prayers, donations, phone calls, and social media posts are overwhelming. We feel your love, Orlando. We are working hard daily to rebuild. We long for the day we are able to pass the next cup and cone of Orlando’s Best Soft Serve through the window to Orlando’s Finest Customers. We Love You Orlando.❤️🍦

05/22/2022

The next generation of Goff’s. Mr. Goff’s legacy will not be broken. We will continue the tradition. We love you Orlando.

05/20/2022

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