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    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    strawberry ice cream
    Najeya K.

    TIL THIS DAYYYY this is my favorite ice cream parlor J have ever, & probably will ever, go to. If you can make time to stop at À la Minute even once in your lifetime, I PROMISE you won't be disappointed. They make the ice cream freshly using nitrogen right in front of you. They have the BEST ice cream flavors, namely: - mint chocolate chip- so creamy & flakey chocolate topping - salted caramel- a real kick of flaky sea salt on top of the creamy caramel base - vanilla- sounds simple, but it is THE perfect vanilla. They have vegan, dairy free options too.

    chocolate lavender, avocado
    Moon M.

    This is my favorite ice cream. I have been coming here for 12 years now!! The spot is small and can attract a long line on weekends but the staff is always super quick and helpful. Plus, I like to walk through the building and sit in the umbrella alley. The flavors seemed a little niche and pretentious back in 2014, but they are all delicious and have mostly stayed the same, never dropping off in quality. The best are brown butter, chocolate lavender, and strawberry, but I haven't had a flavor that I didn't love.

    Amanda V.

    Okay hands down best ice cream ever!!! You have not been it's an absolute must! That espresso chip ice cream oh my absolutely phenomenal one of my favorite ice creams I have to say!!!!! Friendly staff and delicious ice cream seriously what could go wrong I highly recommend stopping in and trying it

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    Candice F.

    Thank you Yelpers for leading me to this local ice cream shop in the heart of historic downtown Redlands. With it's large number of reviews and high ratings as compared to familiar franchise and chain locations, there was no way that I would pass up something good around the corner during a recent visit! The menu contains some specialty flavors such as avocado as well as some more typical but unique flavors such as espresso chip. I can never pass up a good coffee-flavored ice cream, and with a fellow Yelper's rave review, I jumped on the opportunity. And it did not disappoint! Besides the yummy presentation of my mini cup of ice cream that was sprinkled with chocolate powder, the ice cream was smooth, creamy and flavorful. It is especially good since it isn't masked with sweetness like.some places do and so the coffee flavor was perfectly balanced. A definite recommend for a sweet something treat!

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    Leonard A.

    Hold Up! Wait a Minute! Let them put some Boom in it! If you're down with it then we're both in it to win it anyway you spin it. Their ice cream will make your tongue cream with flavors that are a dream. So let me tell you what made my eyes beam. I started off with the Olive Oil Vanilla Bean and this made my tastebuds scream with pleasure so let me tell you about the next pleasure. Orange Honey was next and this definitely passed the test and I can say it's above the rest. And Yes they do have other ice cream shops here but my tastebuds just lay out a sneer. The shop is kinda small but the flavors run tall. Service was on the level and that's all from this here devil. And that's my take on this shop, Peace.

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    Elizabeth M.

    á la minute has the best ice cream in the IE I refuse to eat ice cream anywhere else lol i've been getting ice cream from here for the past 12 years, and they're still amazing. We drive from Riverside to come get their ice cream. The wait can be hit or miss, but even if there's a line out the door, it's still worth the wait. My top ice creams are: 1) chocolate lavender 2) vanilla bean w/ olive oil 3) espresso chip 4) strawberry balsamic There a lots of more options but those are my favs; i'm sure everything on the menu is yummy here!!

    Avocado honey
    Vivi V.

    Ever since I lived in the area over 10 years ago I've loved à la minute's nitrogen ice cream and am sad that their other locations Orange and Temecula have closed. This is the last remaining location and I stopped by during a road trip. Husband and I got the avocado honey and Brown Butter Chocolate Caramel. Both flavors were delicious. The avocado ice cream actually tastes like fresh avocado (and not frozen avocado) and is soooo smooth. The brown butter chocolate caramel has delightful hard caramel toffee bits and gives a nice texture. This is the smoothest dense ice cream ever! My previous favorite was the orange honey flavor, but the orange flavor and orange pulp bits aren't as prominent anymore so it's been demoted.

    vanilla olive oil
    Edbert S.

    I can see why this is a busy spot compared to other ice cream spots in the area. What's very convenient is that the parking lot is just across the street so you don't have to keep looping around for street parking. This place is really tiny so not much seating space. Luckily there's plenty of seating around the area, just circle around the block a bit. People here were very nice and let us taste a few flavors. Once I tasted the vanilla bean olive oil... that was game for me. It was super smooth, not too sweet, and they even drizzle olive oil on top.

    Carissa A.

    This ice cream shop is super cute. I was next door at a Yelp Elite event at Batter Rebellion (also sooo good), and saw this place so I had to pop in. There's a pride flag and Black Lives Matter sign hanging up on their walls so I immediately knew they were a vibe! It's small and cozy inside. Not really a place to sit and chill but good to grab a quick ice cream. The person behind the counter was very nice and friendly. They advised that they were able to offer samples but limited to 2 per person. That was plenty enough to figure out what I wanted. I went for the brown butter chocolate flavor. The texture of the ice cream was super rich and creamy...not icey. I loved it! Their nitrogen process makes it so that the consistency is just perfect. The chocolate was decadent. So delish! I wanna go back and try more from this place!

    Jenny P.

    Park in lot + short wait line + small shop. Worth visiting when exploring the historic town. We ordered the olive oil vanilla bean ($5) and strawberry balsamic ($5) mini scoop which were delicious!

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    Nastashya S.

    Soo no one wasn't going to tell me about this little gem!! Walked in and the employees were honestly the best!!! Great customer service. They do have a variety of different selections which I totally love. But not to the point where you don't know, more on they are all so good. The strawberry, avocado, and salted Carmel are my top 3. They do have little barrels you could sit on but limited seating. Pricing is pretty decent. But if you're going to get a cone pls don't get the mini serving, you'll have more cone than ice cream. Haha

    Katrina N.

    Whenever I'm in Redlands, I just have to stop here. This place does not disappoint. It wasn't busy at all when I went. I ordered the chocolate lavender with cacao nibs. Didn't really taste the lavender but that's okay cos I love chocolate. The cacao nibs were kind of stuck together. Overall, this is a place to. Heck out if you're ever in Redlands.

    Orange Honey. 4/5.
    Cat L.

    Each scoop is handmade to order so expect to wait a bit for quality! Very bougie but won't break your wallet. I really appreciate that because we all deserve nice things!

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    Wooooow this place was SOOOO GOOD!! I loved the honey orange blossom flavor! Super unique and delicious

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    I LOVE al la minute. I got good costumer service and ice cram was delish. Me likey. It looked clean and nice inside.

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    In your dairy ice cream products do they have oils I know some ice cream uses coconut oil, I have a coconut allergy just wanted to verify before I order? Thank you

    Hello, we do not use oils in any of our dairy products. We do have coconut milk in our vegan salted caramel, this is made off site so there is a very low risk of cross contamination. Hope to see you soon!

    Are there any sugar free options for diabetics?

    Hi Katie! No, we don't have any sugar free options. Sorry about that.

    Do you have gluten free optiins?

    Yes, all of our ice cream and sorbets are gluten free. We do handle flour in our kitchens for cookies and waffle cones though.

    Are you guys open right now?

    We are open for online pint sales (orderalaminute.com) and are offering picking between the hours of 2 and 6pm daily as well as free local delivery within 10 miles of the shop.

    Are you guys open right now?

    They are open!

    Why are they closint locations?

    Sorry I don't understand the question

    Do they sell by the quart/half gallon or just single servings?

    Yep! You can order ahead too!

    Do you still use liquid nitrogen?

    Yes we do :)

    Do they have ice cream for lactose intolerant people?

    yes! sorbets, and now some vegan choices.

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    We love Taco 'bout sweets. It's such a fun little spot to stop for a treat, especially with my son…read more He loves watching them make the rolled ice cream, and the presentation is always really cool to see. The ice cream itself is really good, and the taco shells they serve it in are delicious too. The service is always lovely. Everyone there is super sweet and friendly, which definitely makes the experience even better. The prices are also very reasonable. I think it's around $7.95 for a rolled ice cream, which feels like a pretty standard price for that kind of dessert. The only thing that keeps it from being five stars is the ambiance. The place itself is just a little lackluster. It's not bad, it just doesn't have much of a vibe. But honestly, the ice cream and the friendly service still make it a great place to stop by. Overall, it's a great experience and a fun little treat spot. I love coming here to grab a snack with my son.

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