Super nice people. Ice was good also. Got the peanut butter flavor. It's in a small food court…read morestyle place. In cute downtown Visalia. Definitely recommend.

Scoops has potential to be a great ice cream shop in the heart of downtown Visalia, but it falls…read moreshort in several regards. Over the summer, I've frequented scoops as the location and atmosphere are unique and fun. It is in a great spot, and has friendly staff behind the counter. Unfortunately, the ice cream itself is intensely unremarkable. Flavors at Scoops are either minimally flavored creamy milk or absolute hydrogen sugar bombs. There is no in between. I did enjoy one flavor, but I inquired the scooper if they made it in house but was disappointed to learn it was one of their imported flavors. Additionally, the dirty sodas are not so dirty. They are simply overpriced sodas. Moreover, the staff is helpful and prompt, but management fails to realize that a single scooper for a busy night sours the experience for all. Long lines and wait times are easy to build up especially when the more involved items are being ordered. A few times I've heard some people tell the scoopers that they know the owner, at which I've questioned the point. Odd. Speaking on owners, of the times I've visited Scoops I've seen them once. His contribution was yelling at his scoopers. It created an awkward environment and longer wait times. For being vocal and seemingly involved in their community, I expected the owners to be more involved and professional. Poor scoopers. Scoops has potential, yet the atmosphere and friendly staff are hindered by mediocre ice cream and incompetent upper management.

We stopped by How We Roll Ice Cream after an event at the Convention Center and were pleasantly…read moresurprised to see how well they handled the crowd. Even with a busy rainy evening and the downtown Farmers Market going on, the line moved quickly thanks to an efficient and hardworking staff of three. We tried the Salted Caramel, Strawberry Wafer, and the Drum Roll with dairy-free vanilla from the Not So Secret Menu. The ice cream itself was delicious and definitely lived up to expectations. While the dairy-free vanilla wasn't quite as good as I remembered, it was still a nice option to have. This place is always a hit with the kids, they love watching the ice cream being mixed and created right in front of them. The shop was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a fun experience and a great stop for a sweet treat!

This place is fantastic and I'm so glad I tried it! They have unique flavors to try. I will…read moredefinitely be back to try more flavors. I tried The Churro One with honey and Heath bar toppings. It was delicious and I want to go back for more! Give it a try if you like cinnamon and caramel flavoring.

Stumbled upon this store as we walked around downtown Visalia. We were looking at the store front…read morethinking if we should get dessert or not. Then a guy was walking in said "it is hella good!" Then that got us and we went in. Omg the smell of the cinnabuns was sooooooo yummy. We got 3 mini ones and one strawberry cream. Delicious!! The mini ones were not too heavy so that was nice and i like how they put the cream on the side for that one. Definitely was a treat to get every once in a while as I felt a bit too fat after. Haha

My husband and I stopped in here after dinner because there are so few dessert places open in the…read moreevenings downtown. I got the 3 pack of mini buns. You get to choose a frosting flavor. The frosting comes on the side and the mini buns are room temperature. We were headed home anyway, so I just put them in the microwave for a few seconds. They were super gooey, I really enjoyed the texture! I chose the almond frosting, and the texture was good but the flavor was a bit heavy on the artificial almond flavor. Overall it was a perfect little sweet treat, and I would be interested to try their other roll and flavors.

UPDATNG this review because I realized I was overly excited when I posted and I had SO MANY typo's…read more If you don't go on a bear hunt looking for this place.. you'll never find it, unless you happen to be randomly driving or walking by -- it's a literal whole in the wall, but very well known by the locals What can I say about this place.. I've definitely been coming here since the beginning (before patio seating and mobile orders) haha thanks to my mom! It's stood out from the very beginning & I love how much they have expanded (3 locations now -- Visalia, Tulare, Fresno). There's something for everyone on their Menu. I personally believe that they have some of the best matcha's around. BUT... if you drink your matcha with LOTS of sweetener, you probably won't like a real matcha from here -- I say this because some will complain that it taste like GRASS... and well, it damn near is (green tea leaves) lol--all jokes aside, their drinks and food are all hand crafted and all made and / or roasted in house! I have not once ever had a complaint about this place. I love the ambience inside and out.. definitely a favorite here in Visalia! Service and time... always as expected. You are getting hand crafted drinks and food, so don't expect them to rush. ****Rush hour in the am and during lunch hours**** The workers are always very knowledgeable about their menu items & products. This was a Huge plus for me, because sometimes I like to ask the employees for their recommendations or personal favorites! They usually end up being pretty darn good Their pop tarts... if you can get them when they have them.. TRY THEM OUT!! Actually, all their pastry's and breakfast items are delicious! (I just always forget to take pictures) haha my mom loves their avo or seasonal toast/ my dad loves the breakfast burritos! I will always come here for food/homemade pastries, a drink, to work, or to hang out with my loved ones! Thank you Component team for making every visit a good one

Component Coffee Lab sits tucked behind the downtown buildings, the kind of spot you don't stumble…read moreinto by accident. You find it because someone told you about it, or because you were looking for a place that feels a little more city than Central Valley. Brick walls, hanging art, a patio out front call it rustic, call it urban, call it hipster. Whatever the word is, it fits. Inside, the place hums. Not the quiet hum of a sleepy café, but the full‑volume buzz of people who treat coffee shops like co‑working spaces. The whole back section was a sea of laptops when I walked in, a slow tide of remote workers drifting out as the hour passed. Young folks, older folks, groups talking over each other a mix that tells you this spot has become a kind of community hub, even if the noise makes it hard to read without noise‑canceling buds. I came for a simple moment, a London Fog and a book. The tea was good, made with Rishi, a brand I'd never heard of but wouldn't mind trying again. I sipped it slowly, trying to sink into the page, but the chatter kept pulling me back to the room. Not a bad thing, just not the right place for quiet reflection. Some cafés are built for solitude; this one is built for motion. The staff was friendly, your standard modern barista crew, casual, quick, and easygoing. They run a tight operation, even offering mobile orders, something you usually see in bigger industrial coffee spots. Pastries, sandwiches, teas, espresso, the menu covers all the bases. Finding the entrance was its own adventure. Two doors, a divider in the middle, and a moment of "Wait... which side do I go through?" Not a dealbreaker, just one of those quirks that makes you laugh once you figure it out. Lighting is interesting here, low lamps mixed with a flood of natural light pouring in from the center of the shop. It gives the place a warm‑meets‑industrial feel, like a café that grew out of a warehouse and decided to keep the personality. Will I come back? Maybe. It's a great spot for people‑watching, conversation, or getting work done. But for reading, for sinking into a book with a drink, it's a place that demands either silence from the world or silence from your earbuds. Component Coffee Lab is loud, lively, and loved, just not quiet. And maybe that's the point.

I just want to say that this bakery came in clutch when we were on the way to Sequoia to celebrate…read moreour parent's birthday and this bakery opened at 6am with the best mini cake options. We got a chocolate and vanilla cake at 6:30am, did not refrigerate throughout the day and ate it late afternoon in Sequoia which was perfect. It was still moist and the vanilla cake had strawberry jam inside which was the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. Forgot to mention that the lady was so nice and even gave a free happy birthday topper!!!

This place is okay. It is on the south end of town and there are not many panaderias over there…read more The bread was a bit old. This place has soooo... much potential but fails to deliver on always being fresh

Excellent service, food and value Honestly a hidden dessert…read moregem that you should try while passing town

Exactly what I was hoping for! Great taste no overwhelming cinnamon or sugar mixed just…read moreright!Toppings were also generous! Arrived quickly and warm via DoorDash such a great treat! You can definitely share with the amount given

We stopped by for some Pan Dulce aka Mexican Bread, cookies, donuts! Yes donuts and the glazed are…read moreactually pretty good! I know I didn't have to say "Pan Dulce" but I like saying it and you should too! It's not often you stop at a wonderful Bakery like this. The people are all so friendly, inviting and helpful. Yes some are fluent in Spanish only and that's ok, it really brings extra charm to the place. Every bread, cookie, donut you taste from here is being made with love and recipes dating back years and lifetimes. We finally stopped by and the truck was Open! They have a food truck where they make breakfast and lunch items. They had an Asada Burrito, "which can be made as a breakfast burrito", but I opted for the lunch version. The nice girl taking my order spoke more Spanish than English but I managed to understand "Con Todo" meaning "with everything", that comes with (beans, rice, cabbage, onions, cilantro). It was just ok. The meat really didn't have flavor, nor did the rice and beans. I tasted more cabbage than anything. The salsas were good, it just wasn't enough to carry the overall flavor of the burrito. I would suggest absolutely getting some pastries from here. They have a wide selection and you grab yourself a pan and some tongs at the entrance and have at it. The taco truck I would suggest maybe trying breakfast over lunch, but again my taste buds might differ from yours.

Stopped by to get some coffee and couldn't resist but to get some Mexican bread and cookies. They…read morehave the cinnamon coffee and hot fresh and ready tamales ready to go. The place was very big clean and welcoming. The owners were actually present which was pretty nice, they were actually making fresh agua which you know is a plus. They have a food truck out side making break burritos and tortas and they even make chilaquiles. Anyways if you're in the area stop by you won't regret it.

Pretty good and solid Korean corn dog I always get mozzarella with potatoes. I would definitely…read morerecommend and the place is cute inside. Workers are nice

I Went there for the first time today no flavor at all on the boba taro drink just to sweet and…read morebland not recommended not coming back again

This location is primarily takeout, with no indoor seating. However, there are a few outdoor tables…read morewith umbrellas where you can enjoy your ice cream. I like ordering the sampler, which lets you choose four flavors. The samples are served in a clear square to-go container, so keep in mind that the flavors can melt and blend together fairly quickly on hot days. Our favorites were the taro and strawberry, both of which were delicious. There was plenty of parking, making it an easy stop. The service was average. The employee who helped us didn't seem very engaged, which was a bit disappointing. While I understand working in the heat can be challenging, a more welcoming and enthusiastic interaction would have made the experience even better. Overall, it's a convenient spot with a good variety of flavors, and I'd be happy to return to try more. Hopefully, next time we'll have a more engaging customer service experience.

It's good. It's expensive. It hit the spot. Some flavors were really outstanding, some were…read moreunderwhelming on flavor.

They are open!!! Two açaí bowls ordered. Peanut butter on the side. The worker was kind. I went in…read moreto get it. Nice place! Clean and safe! Greeted by a worker and order was ready. Just put in a bag to take! Great service and the açaí bowls look really delicious! Highly recommended!

Question for the owner. When are you guys opening up again? Every day I walk past on my break and…read moreit's still closed. The sign that was put up saying "closed for remodeling" was only up for a week before it was taken down. I miss the convenience of grabbing middle of the day snack.