Back when Fidel Castro was 'king,' the government had a monopoly on many things. Controlled by the legendary Coppelia, ice cream rarely strayed beyond fresa y chocolate (strawberry and chocolate) flavors. Then along came the economic defrosting of the 2010s, ushering in Helad'oro, with its artisan ice cream dispensed in 30-plus flavors, including mamey and desayuno tropical (tropical breakfast).
At CUC$1 a scoop, it's Havana's cheapest indulgence.