Wandering around old town Sacramento and needed a sweet treat. Boxcar Eats wasn't as crowded as other ice cream spots nearby but I was mainly drawn in by their offering of Dole Whip in a variety of flavors. I got the raspberry and it was a not too tart, not too sweet option. The space is oddly laid out, in that the counter is situated waaaay back. There's a good amount of seating and just a fun overall vibe. Good prices and quality. read more

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I wanted to get some ice cream and stopped by here since there was no line. I ordered a small pineapple Dole Whip and vanilla ice cream. The Dole Whip was light and refreshing. The ice cream is from Tillamook and was creamy and fulfilling. It's a big spacious place and there's indoor seating. It was cold so I appreciated that there was plenty of indoor seating which is a rarity for a dessert place in Old Sacramento. The portions are small so a bit overpriced. It was $14 for a small Dole Whip and ice cream cone. Also, they don't allow samples. It's a good quick place to grab some frozen treats. read more

Boxcar Eats - Tillamook ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

I appreciate them letting me taste sample before committing to which flavor. They also allowed two flavors of Dole whip in small size. There are several ice cream stores but I only saw this store having dole whip. There were many seats so I really appreciated resting after walking for a long time. read more

Boxcar Eats - Small Dole Whip (Peach & Pineapple) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped by Boxcar Eats in Old Sac today and really liked the interior. It felt warm, inviting, and social, which made it a nice spot to hang out or take a break while walking around. I wanted something cold, so I got a double scoop waffle cone. Service was simple and straightforward, and the price was pretty reasonable. The ice cream didn't taste like the cheap stuff from Baskin Robbins, which was a pleasant surprise since it had a rich and creamy flavor. Overall, it was a good experience with a nice atmosphere, quality ice cream, and decent prices. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I would definitely stop by if I happened to walk by it. read more

Boxcar Eats - Cookies n Cream Waffle Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was a little let down by this ice cream shop. Portions are very small and overpriced, not worth the ice cream quality. However, the young guy behind he desk was very welcoming, friendly and helpful with telling me the ice cream flavors and such. read more

Boxcar Eats - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

We wanted a sweet treat around the old sac area and ended up coming here! The inside is fairly small but there is a small seperate area with tables and chairs! It wasn't busy at all but did take a bit to get to us but it was okay! It was nearing the end of the night and there were only two workers, which were both patient and nice. There is a limited amount of flavors but for ice cream but they did have all the classics! I did like how there was so many flavors for dole whip! i just assumed there was only pineapple so i was excited and ended up getting strawberry! It was a bit too sweet for me but still pretty good and it tasted so refreshing after a sunny day. They had other flavors for dole whip too so i'd definitely be interested in coming back if i'm ever craving it! read more

Boxcar Eats - strawberry dole whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Super touristy. Located in Old Town Sac. Came here after enjoying CA train museum. I've never heard of dole whip float... so I just had to ask. It's pineapple juice with dole whip. I ordered the mango and pineapple dole whip... mmmm satisfying. Service is quick. I think the ice cream is a bit overpriced. Each topping is an additional 1.25. read more

Boxcar Eats - Cookies n cream with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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"Cool" Place. I also refer to this place as "that one spot where they sell Dole Whip" in Old Sac. On hot days when we're roaming around Old Sac this is one of the spots we can plan on dropping by. I do feel that the prices are a little on the pricey side -- we paid almost $15 for two SMALL orders (Dole Whip and one Vanilla ice cream with 3 toppings) Not sure if prices changed, i don't remember them being this expensive. read more

Boxcar Eats - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really good ice cream and friendly staff :) Would definitely come again and recommend to others

Get the chocolate chip on god no more words needed I swear and raspberry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heads up: no taste testing Dole whip was not as creamy as Disneyland or Hawaii, but it was refreshing especially for the price. Service was quick on a weekday. There's some indoor seating with colorful chandeliers. This was not our first time here and won't be our last. read more

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Visited Old Town Sac today and felt like a sweet treat. Wandering along and stumbled across Boxcar Eats. Was far less crowded than the other places nearby, so went in. Nice and quiet while one can have a conversation without having to yell above loud music. The inside is nice and clean while tables are spaced nicely without feeling crowded. Prices of the ice cream are decent and you do get your money's worth. Great way to beat thr warmth that is normal for Sacramento summers. read more

The seating area with colorful chandeliers is fun, and they have a good brand of ice cream (Tillamook) with a good selection of flavors. Something was up with the service and shop set-up. It was in the high 90s with a line of people needing respite from the heat. There was only one person working behind the counter taking the orders and preparing the ice cream, and she worked with a meditative slowness. The back of counter space was huge--about half the size of the shop was behind the counter, and it was mostly a vast empty space that the server had to traverse with a cart. I had enough time to puzzle out the inefficiencies of the set-up and contemplate possible solutions. I naïvely thought Dole Whips were only pineapple flavored and only at Disneyland, so we were excited to see mango and raspberry as options in Old Town Sacramento. We ordered one of each flavor, and they were overly sweet like sorbets, not quite the texture and flavor we get at the Tiki Room, so there was a bit of regret there. Should have gotten the ice cream or frozen yogurt! read more

Strolling through Old Sac and stopped in for a cool refreshment....pineapple Dole Whip Service was spot on...didn't have to wait much at all. My sister, niece n I were enjoying our Dole Whip. I saw out of the corner of my eye, the manager was trying to shoo out a homeless person. The homeless person paused at our table n without saying much of anything, stuck her hand in our cup of Dole Whip! The manager was right there chased the homeless person out. Without hesitation, told us they'd serve us up another without charge. Thank you! Be careful as you stroll around Old Sac read more

Dole® Whip! Yes, they sell Dole Whip here. You know it's always hot here in Sacramento Valley. We walked around Old Sac looking for a dessert place and we found this dessert shop, yes, it was still hot in October... it's only now we're starting to feel the cold weather (it's November and Daylight Savings time). Ordered a large cup of pineapple Dole Whip. Perfect for summer (or Fall in Sacramento) or anytime you feel like adding a little sweetness to your day. It's basically a pineapple soft serve and is cool, refreshing, and full of tropical flavor. Dole Whip is a popular frozen Disney World treat. There are table seating inside... and service was fast (depending on the line). Located in Old Sacramento Waterfront on Front Street across the Old Town Visitor Center. Review #2762 read more

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Fake Dole Whip...It was not creamy at all, more like eating sorbet. All the other flavors tasted very much chemical. The store was clean but not going back. read more

On Saturday the 19th my friend Misty and I finally stopped in for dessert. I ordered their famous Dole Whip and it was the best I ever had! So light and refreshing like sorbet! Order this famous summer treat and thank me later! Follow @boxcar_eats on Instagram! Support small and local, it was nice seeing you my friend, follow @myfoodiechronicles on Instagram! read more

Boxcar Eats - Dole Whip~ The best Dole Whip I ever had! So light and refreshing like sorbet! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was terrible. The lady looked annoyed that I was taking my time looking at ice cream before ordering. My first time here I didn't know how it worked all she would do is give me a stare like that was enough communication. Felt rushed and annoyed while ordering she makes you feel uncomfortable the way she says nothing and just stares. I don't know maybe it was a busy day for her she did look sluggish. read more

Yes yes yes and yes. The Dole Whip is fantastic!! Perfect way to cool down in the Sacramento heat. We tried the pineapple. Next time we want to try the mango! read more

Boxcar Eats - Dole whip pineapple - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

The Dole whip was delicious, but the price point is a bit steep. Makes sense for a touristy location, though, and I wouldn't mind dropping a few extra bucks for a refreshing treat in Old Sac. Relatively empty when I dropped by, so the speedy service was nice! read more

Boxcar Eats - Pineapple raspberry swirl Dole whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was craving ice cream while walking around the Old Sacramento Waterfront and was happy to find Boxcar Eats on Yelp. This isn't an artisanal gelato kind of place--it's a no-frills joint that feels like an eatery at a mid-tier amusement park. You come here for Tillamook ice cream and Dole Whip when it's hot out and you want to sit down with a cold treat. Service was fast and friendly, and I was happy to catch some shade and Dole Whip during our tourist outing to the Waterfront. I got a combination of mango and pineapple Dole Whip. Don't bother with the mango--it doesn't really taste like mango, and is deeply inferior to the classic pineapple. The pineapple, of course, rules, and was just what I wanted when I walked in. My husband got a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and our toddler kindly watched us eat without demanding any of his own (we offered, but he's surprisingly incurious about ice cream). This was a sweet, refreshing break in our afternoon. If you find yourself hungry for ice cream on the Waterfront, Boxcar Eats is worth a quick stop. read more

Rate : 8 I loved being in Sacramento for the day and having lunch with friends and family and I love coming across this little hole in the wall spot. They were really nice and they were very helpful as well. Review: I had a "Root beer float with Chocolate chip ice cream " the root beer just melts the ice with ease and the ice cream is thick and soft with a nice sweet texture. A must go too place in Sacramento, Ca read more

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If it wasn't for the price, I'd probably be here every day. I love dole whip when it was first introduced to me in the hawaiian islands. Now they got a ton of different flavors, but I always fall back to the good ol pineapple. The shop is busy, but pretty fast service. They have a sign that reads if you dine in, they'll add sales tax which I thought was a bit much. read more

Boxcar Eats - Dole whip pineapple and raspberry. Very good! 8.50 for a large. Kinda pricey! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love pineapple dole whip, I ate it everyday while on my last vacation in Hawaii. When I stumbled across this place, I knew I had to get one. I got the size small and it was $5.50 + tax. The taste was delicious. 4 stars because I feel like the woman who was serving me wasn't very kind. No greeting when I entered the establishment. There was no line, I felt pressure to hurry and order while looking over the menu on the wall. When I ordered, she assumed I wanted mango, and cut me off, when I corrected her and said I wanted pineapple, she seemed irritated to have to change my order In the system. Other than that, this was good. There are other places in sacramento to get dole whip, including the theatre. I gave 4 stars purely for pricing, taste, and presentation. Kindness goes a long way, though I was happy to walk around with my dessert, it would've been that much better with a friendly interaction. read more

Boxcar Eats - Pineapple dole whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Portions are very small, no samples and the dole whip was icy slush not creamy smooth like all the other places I've had dole whip. Also, when you get half way down in the container while trying to enjoy subpar dole whip, you'll come to the bigger realization that you got cheated on quantity because theres a hole of empty space in the middle of the container. The butter pecan tasted like coffee, and had no way of knowing in advance which would be a great flavor WITHOUT SAMPLES, I won't be returning. I suggest management consider a 2 or 3 limit on samples, that would be considerate. read more

Yummy icecream and fun place to hang out !! Do check out their Dole mango sorbet was delicious. The Tilamook ice creams brought back memories from Oregon read more

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We stopped for some ice cream. I had the Single Scoop Chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce, cheesecake, cookie dough, and chocolate chips. My husband had the triple scoop of dark Cherry ice cream with mango boba, gummy bears, and sour patch kids. We thought a $1 per topping was pretty pricey because for our ice creams it came out to a little over $19. Our ice cream was good and we enjoyed our little date. read more

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This is the cutest frozen yogurt/ ice cream shop I have ever seen!! I didn't even know it existed in old town Sac! From the decor, to the flavors, the toppings, and the location this place is a must see! There is a really cool map on the wall and they have you put a sticker on where you were born, so neat! I got strawberry yogurt with granola, strawberries, and mango boba! It was absolutely delicious. If you are visiting Old Town Sac and you want something sweet, go here! Will I be back? Heck yes I will! read more

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I bought two medium frozen yogurts with one topping each. It came out to $18. The yogurt was substandard. I can't believe the outrageous prices they charge here. Total tourist trap and rip off. read more

Love the ambiance! You could never go wrong with Dole whip! A refreshing treat after a sunny walk here in Old Town read more

Boxcar Eats - Pineapple Dole Whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

The staff spent all their time chatting in the back and were not very attentive to customers. Also, the cup of dole whip was hollow on the inside. Would not recommend. read more

My dole whip was good but i waited 20 minute because they only have 1 worker and she was under a lot of pressure because the line just kept getting longer and longer. read more

Disappointed... First, I thought their Dole Whip would be legit like the one in Hawaii but it's not. I just came back from Hawaii, so the taste is still fresh in my mind. Dole Whip is supposed to be creamy but this one was icy. Second, a Large size cup for $8.50 was really tiny. Looked like it was for kids. Lastly, the middle was HOLLOW! I understand going in circles for the even swirl but you need to fill the cup in. I feel ripped off and cheated so I'm definitely not coming back. The only reason for the 2 Stars is cuz the Pineapple Dole Whip isn't horrible, but it definitely isn't the same as the real thing. It's misleading to post pictures of the original Dole Whip when what you serve is totally different. This tastes more like sherbet. It should not be called Dole Whip. read more

Boxcar Eats - Large size $8.50 super tiny like for Kids - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Solid go-to option, and my alternative when the nearby "Krusty Crab" shack has a long wait time. At $10-15 per entree, the dishes here are not overpriced like you would expect to find at a tourist destination. They run a smooth operation and can process a steady stream of customers relatively quickly. The queue moves quickly, and after ordering, we only had to wait 10 minutes to get our food. read more

Great location in Old Sacramento yet doesn't seem to get a lot of customers as both visits I was the only one there. Keeping it short: * 8 Self serve Frozen Yogurt Flavors * Over 20 Candy, Cookie and Nut toppings * 12 Fruit, Jelly and Boba toppings * 9 different flavors of Syrup * Waffles also available * 10% off with Yelp check in. * Sandwiches available on select days. I found the Yogurt here to be a little runny with not a very strong flavor but did really like that the cups are labeled so you can judge roughly how much you're getting. Sample cups are given on request and the staff were very welcoming. read more

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Froyo in Old Sacramento-- located next to Knobs and Knockers. ..I came in for the Dole Whip. Self-Serve. They had different flavors, toppings. They also had ice cream but the guy there immediately directed you the froyo instructions and that's what I came for. It's a spacious area with a few tables and a small sitting area. Metered Street Parking or nearby Parking Garages read more

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Idk what his name is he never wears a tag but his customer service is horrible everyone I come in here it's pretty annoying none of the other staff acts like this he acts like he doesn't want to be here he's always rolling his eyes, and he don't believe in the customers right ever he'll argue with you over your preferences how you want your stuff, he closes early too. Like I don't understand this kid. Someone needs to speak with him or remove him from being cashier or server, his work ethic is pathetic read more

Boxcar Eats - Idk what his name is he never wears a tag but his customer service is horrible everyone I come in here it's pretty annoying - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

FOOD - Root Beer Float: yummy vanilla ice cream with a full can of A&W root beer. Delicious but a little overpriced ($5.95). 4/5 SERVICE Fast and friendly. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS I would come back and try their other desserts. I liked that they stayed open passed closing for the Pokemon trainers, like myself. lol. read more

Boxcar Eats - Root beer float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Terrible dude always has a attitude he's never happy don't matter what kind of tip you give him or how happy and greet him! I love the pineapple dole whip only other place I get it is Disneyland and I love it so much I'll deal with the attitude and all that but today was the last time smh the serving sizes have been getting smaller and smaller and for the price smh what is the world coming to? Never again for 14$ my medium was smaller than the small he gave my girlfriend so mad read more

Boxcar Eats - On the left is a medium and the right is a small maybe cuz my girl got a smallhe had such a poor attitude never again for 14$ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

After visiting the California State Railroad Museum in the Old Sacramento Waterfront District, we saw their sign for Dole Whips as we walked around the Colonial-themed waterfront. Boxcar Eats is a decent fro-yo / Dole Whip spot with a good assortment of frozen treats. I got the pineapple Dole Whip to compare to Disneyland's version. It's self serve frozen yogurt and you can add all the toppings you want, and then you pay by weight. Or you can get ice cream by the scoop as well. Pro - Refreshing fruity pineapple flavor, perfect for the summer heat // get as much or as little as you want; lots of topping selections // very spacious dining area, great for strollers/wheelchairs Con - FOR ME PERSONALLY, I like the creamier version of the Dole Whip. Their Dole Whip is water-based so it's a bit more icy than it's cream-based counterpart. Overall a good spot to get out of the heat and enjoy some frozen treats. Staff was nice, place was clean (and quirky - colorful chandeliers!) and deceivingly spacious despite the small storefront appearance. I put Boxcar Eats at slightly above average and would visit again if I'm ever in the area. read more

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