Sandra again!!!! She is a great woman... she was called upon and frankly she came through like a…read moresuperstar. This woman has a heart of gold that needs protecting. Her professionalism is of the utmost division. She has passion, heart, and quite a dependable human being. We touched heart over my cell phone. Im telling you this company surpasses the competition and im only being totally honest. Stay blessed sister and GOD bless the San Diego Ice Company. Stay strong!!!

No nonsense drive up order your 20 lb bags of ice for reasonable price. Back your car up to loading…read moredock and load. Drive away through circuitous route to get back civilization.

Made fresh every day! Lots and lots of flavors to enjoy…read more Free Samples. All ages waiting in line patiently. Service is efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable No place to sit inside but no one cares because it's all about the creamy, tasty, dreamy ice cream.

Hiya, B.U.M.S., What…read morestarted as a quick, random pit stop to escape the warm Oceanside heat turned into another reminder of why our family frequently chooses Handel's Homemade Ice Cream for our sweet cravings. Even though visiting Handel's is practically a regular tradition for us, I've never thought to write a review simply because we come here so often. We got super lucky during this visit because there was unexpectedly no line, letting us walk right up to order our go-to favorites: a delicious Blue Monster for myself and a bright Cotton Candy for my son. What truly makes this Oceanside spot such a fantastic, family-friendly location is the setup right across the street--it is an awesome place to sit and eat your ice cream right in front of the library courtyard, surrounded by open air and beautiful architecture. Have you been to Handels? What's your favorite go to ice cream flavor?

This ice cream is as interesting as it is delicious. Somehow they are able to make some of the most…read moreunexpected ingredients (for ice cream) become a central part of a mouthwatering scoop!

We visited Little Fox Cups & Cones around 6 pm on a Sunday and it was a little busy. They let you…read moresample flavors before ordering, so some of the wait comes from everyone trying to decide between all the creative options. There's a small parking lot nearby, but street parking farther down is another option if it fills up. There were so many flavors we wanted to try that we ended up getting the flight. I love how creative and unique their selection is, with combinations I haven't really seen at other ice cream shops. Surprisingly, the London Fog was the most memorable for me. I've had similar flavors elsewhere, but Little Fox does it better than the versions I've tried before. The tea flavor was really prominent while the ice cream itself still tasted light and delicious. The scoops are a little pricey, but I think the quality is there. I love coming back and seeing what new flavors they have, and there's always something interesting to try.

It's very hard for me to give 5 stars to any established, because 5 stars to me is damn near…read moreperfect. This menu is everything an islander, especially a Filipino could ever want in an ice cream menu. The perfect fusion of island ingredients and ice cream is so next level! You are able to sample the flavors, to find what you like and EVERY flavor is amazing! You are met with a friendly server, and they are very helpful in explaining the ice cream flavors if you're not familiar with them. I orders the Ube Pandesal, if you are an Ube lover this the one for you. Not too sweet unlike many other Ube flavors out there, perfect blend of flavors. My wife got the Mango Sticky rice, and it tastes just like you would expect it to. I'm coming back any time I have a sweet urge and eventually I'm going to try every flavor! I love the setting, it's outside part of The Cottages food collection, so you have a few options of food and beverages in the same area. Plenty of walk up parking and so the accessibility of the location is great as well.

My boyfriend, our best friend, and I visited this ice cream shop for the first time tonight, and…read moreunfortunately, the interaction with one of the young women working there left us very uncomfortable. When we asked to sample the ube flavor, she initially gave us two samples and then went to get a third. I offered my sample to our friend, but she immediately told me that she was fine and wanted the third sample instead. When the employee returned with the third sample, she commented, "Wow, that's not very gentleman-like, not giving your sample to your girlfriend first." Our friend immediately explained that she had specifically told me it was okay and that she wanted the third sample. Despite that, the employee continued making assumptions about the situation. Then, when our friend paid for the ice cream, the employee commented, "Wow, now you're making her pay too." At that point, I told her that was enough. The entire interaction felt unnecessarily judgmental and inappropriate. Not only did she assume that our female friend was my girlfriend, but she also seemed to assume that, as a man, I should be responsible for paying for her and that I should automatically prioritize her over my boyfriend and our friendship. It's 2026, and people shouldn't have to conform to outdated assumptions about gender roles, relationships, or who is supposed to pay for whom. Women are perfectly capable of paying for themselves, and friends can certainly treat each other however they choose without being judged by an employee. What should have been a simple, enjoyable first visit for ice cream instead became an uncomfortable experience because of unsolicited comments and assumptions about our relationships. We were respectful toward the employee throughout the interaction, and we expected the same in return. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will probably not be returning and will be sharing our experience with our friends and family. There are plenty of other ice cream options out there.

I came here this week with my kids and I had a great time! The young lady up front was so sweet to…read moremy girls, and I did not expect to like the affogato as much as I did! I would add a picture but I finished it before I could even think about that! Great vibe, will definitely come again!

Found this place last night and loved it! We ended up getting there kind of late and as a past…read moreserver I definitely felt bad.. but the girls were so nice and welcoming. Good vibes all around and loved our gelato!

Before heading to the commissary, we stopped by Yogurtland for a sweet treat, and it was the…read moreperfect stop! There was only one employee working, but they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and did an amazing job keeping everything stocked and clean while helping us with a smile. The toppings bar had so many great options--fresh fruit, cookies, candy, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and more. Everything was fresh and delicious, and everyone in our family made the perfect cup. We'll definitely be back! Also peep out their Toy Story 5 spoons

I am impressed they have Ube Flavor now!…read more This location is super busy because it's on base, but on weekends super slow. Service is professional and friendly. Location is always well maintained and clean.

I loved the waffle the most surprisingly! It was overall really food. I was really afraid the…read morecookies would be too sweet, but they were really good. They are more in the expensive sude, but if you are going with friends they are a good size to share. The staff was very nice and it was very clean inside.

So... I'm the "cool auntie" because I take my nieces to Dirty Dough. It's surprising how quickly it…read moregets busy! They have a fun menu with a variety of desserts (cookies, waffles, and more) as well as "Dirty Drinks," which are sodas mixed with things like coffee, creamers, or flavored syrups. They also offer customizable drinks that looked really good. The desserts are beautiful, gooey, and incredibly rich. They're definitely big enough to share with a few people. If you're looking for a sweet treat with family or friends, Dirty Dough is a fun spot to check out.

super near place has a big variety of fruits and toppies love the options lovely place!read more

I love menchies because they have the best toppings and frozen yogurt flavors. It's so yummy.read more

Aloha Ice is the only place I've found, pretty much anywhere, that has actual Hawaiian-style shaved…read moreice, complete with the macadamia-nut ice cream on the bottom! For years I've wondered why this isn't a thing elsewhere besides Hawaii. It is so good! We decided to stop here after an e-biking adventure through Oceanside. We got several of the special types of shaved ice (though you can build your own flavor selection) and they were all really good. The bigger sizes were really huge! Things were so tasty I missed actual pictures of the shaved ice but did grab a pic of the outside. They've also done a good job capturing the Hawaiian style inside and even have pog you can get! Nice clean modern ambiance overall. Service was quick even though there were tons of people in line! Overall would totally recommend for a tasty summer treat in Carlsbad!

The portion was hugeeee. I looked at the small at first and was like bruh no way they selling that…read morebut they lowk stack the ice so high. It was definitely worth the price for the amount you get. For taste, I think all the flavors are super artificial (i mean afterall it is syrups) but normally it doesnt bother me and for this it was just really strong fake taste especially of their ube flavor. I do think the sweet cream complimented it very nice and I liked it all when I mixed the ice cream in. The blend was extremely pleasant. I also really appreciated how patient the staff were when I was looking at the menu they were kind about letting me fully look through it all. Id say this is a good place to go with chill vibes and after a long summer day on the beach. Perfect cool down snack