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Such a cute place! Came here after lunch nearby for a little sweet treat. The interior is really modern and cute with a small seating area inside and also seating options outside. My friend and I ordered the 2pack taiyaki with Nutella and custard and lychee mango jasmine teas. The taiyaki was freshly made and perfect amount of filling. Teas were a bit on the sweet side but refreshing on a hot day. Definitely recommend, I want to come back and try the ice cream!
Shop has a nice and clean aesthetic and the staff greets you and the girl who helped me was open to any questions we had about the menu. I ended up ordering the taiyaki fish come with ice cream and it also comes with a filling of your choice included. I got the black sesame flavor ice cream with the custard filling. It was nice and refreshing for the hot day and the fish shaped cone is a very unique idea however the ice cream flavor wasn't really coming through for me and the ice cream itself felt very water based. I did enjoy the dessert though and I will probably stop again and try another flavor.
Went last night with my family and it has to be the most delicious ice cream dessert we have had! We tried Cookie Monster vanilla and matcha. The waffle was warm soft. Unfortunately I left my purse behind and didn't notice until 30 min later. The employee was very polite and had it on the counter. We will definitely be coming back.
Huge serving of soft serve and takoyaki! Unique flavors like matcha and strawberry horchata soft serve and fillings (we got the matcha custard). The matcha itself is not very sweet (which I like). We also tried the lychee strawberry green tea boba which was alright. Overall it's a conveniently casual shop with limited seating but plenty of outdoor seating and areas to walk around.
This place is so cute! From the decor to the food. The man making the fish was so adorable. He was energetic and peppy when serving us. We ordered the Hokkaido boba. Okay. 3/5 Taiyaki with filling (Nutella, taro, custard, red bean, Oreo) 3/5. Taiyaki with ice cream ( strawberry ice cream and red bean filling) I very much enjoyed it 5/5 Plenty of space to eat outside. They do have a couple of seats to sit inside. Overall would come again.
Loved ittt! Called in and they have staff taking orders but they also have a screen to order from. Decided to go with the taiyaki with Nutella & the taro & Cookie Monster ice cream. It was sooo good!!! Clean & fast service.
Absolutely delicious! I had the coffee soft serve with custard taiyaki, and Olivia had the taro soft serve with Nutella taiyaki. Both were amazing. The shopping center is cute and full of interesting places to explore, with lots of sweet and savory options nearby. Such a fun day in Riverside--we'll definitely be back!
Came on a Saturday evening. Wasn't busy at all. They offer the kiosk or the register to order. The kiosk different offer everything on the menu. So ordered at the register. The staff was rude didn't really care. First time here and I wanted to know what the best selling ice cream was but they answered with one word. But overall the place is clean. So many items to choose from. The serving size is was too much for a child, so just be mindful. We weren't able to finish one serving size. Also the chocolate ice cream was already melting by the time we got it. Which was weird. But the strawberry and horchata swirl was really good. Chocolate was decent just didn't like how it was melting. Would definitely come back.
Break the Ice is a local dessert place in Riverside county with a Korean flair. We stopped by for dessert after a big lunch to satisfy our craving for boba. Their signature item is the taiyaki ice cream reminiscent of Somi Somi. We ordered the horchata/strawberry milk and taro/matcha taiyaki ice cream. The consistency of the ice cream was not creamy or rich but more icy, and so it wasn't as good as it appears. Super aesthetic though! In terms of cleanliness, customer service, and atmosphere, it is a nice quiet shop with ice cream or boba options. However, I didn't think the quality of the ice cream was better than Somi Somi or specialty ice cream places.
Cute location! My friend got boba and it was good but I got the matcha taiyaki ice cream and it was just okay. Not sure if I'll come back, but if I do I'll just get boba.
Needed a late night treat, came here, and the place was jumping. Ordered at the kiosk and waited for my order. Everything was very efficient and tasted lovely. Great way to spend a summer evening and plenty of outdoor seating. Plus, there are many eateries, in this area, with lots of options.
Good service and portion. Reasonable prices. The soft serve could have been creamier, but the waffle was great. Good location with lots of parking.
Came here for a sweet treat after having a hard day. Instant pick-me-up! The employee was energetic, enthusiastic, and kind! He helped us right away, and even offered a recommendation. He was also very quick/efficient, as he had both of our drinks and taiyaki ice creams out in under five minutes! We tried to tip but there wasn't an option in the tablet, so we went to the ATM at Ralph's to get cash for a tip haha Everything was delicious! The strawberry milk tea and Thai tea were flavorful, yet not overly sweet- just right. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was strongly caffeinated, which I appreciated the energy boost! And the Taro ice cream was very refreshing in the hot weather! The taiyakis even came with Pocky/Pepero sticks and some mochi :) With the taiyaki cart decor and the many Nutella jars on display, the cafe is cute and cozy! It really is as their cups say: "the best bubble tea in town"
6 months ago
The ice cream had an odd flavor. They got my order wrong and we went to ask if it could get replaced. The worker took forever and then I overheard another worker complaining saying "they asked for custard so what do they even want us to do". I didn't not ask for custard. The worker asked me if I still wanted it and I denied and left. read more
It seems to be a popular place as there was a long line when we got here on a Friday night. The workers were helpful and let us try out some of the soft serve flavors as it was our first time. The flavors were good but not the best. The vanilla reminded me of the soft serve you get at buffets. They do offer unique soft serve flavors so there are many more that you may enjoy. I decided on the Matcha. It was the best flavor for me. Subtle and not too sweet. The Taiyaki was crunchy and soft. I really enjoyed it! I would return and just get a couple of Taiyaki's with Nutella filling. They have a restroom and minimalist decor. They have a cute stand that's somewhat of a photo op. I'll share a picture of it. read more
2 years ago
First time going, I ordered a cookie monster and vanilla with taiyaki filled with nutella. The vanilla had no flavor, but the cookie monster was delicious but the amount of ice cream is very generous. The lady at the counter was very quiet and rarely talked, didn't greet anyone that entered. My favorite thing of it all had to be the Taiyaki filled with nutella! Will definitely only go back for the Taiyaki Food 8/10 Service 2/10 Ambiance 6/10 read more
3 years ago
Super cute place for boba, drinks and dessert! Employees are great, and service is quick and friendly. There's ample seating inside as well as out. Got 5 taiyaki to try/share and a Hokkaido milk tea with boba. I tried the custard filled and a sausage & mozzarella; both were good but the dough tasted a a little gummy and possibly could be cooked a little longer. Otherwise, I recommend coming here and trying them out! I will be back to get the filled taiyaki ice cream! read more
1 year ago
Can't say no to this super yummy and cute filled fish shape taiyaki. Pick the filling and ice cream, voila you will have an awesome sweet treat and always want to go back there. We usually go to somi somi in San diego but this place offer similar great taste!!!! read more
Glad they have this taiyaki soft serve over in the Canyon Crest plaza! It's a cute little shop, definitely worth a visit. Stopped by for dessert after dinner and it was just what we were looking for. They sell different kinds of soft serve ice cream with the option to swirl adjacent flavors. I've only been once but it seems like they rotate the different flavors around for different combinations. You can also add a filling to the taiyaki They also serve milk tea in addition to the soft serve. Their service is pretty friendly and bring things out fairly quickly. Solid option for sure read more
Yay for soft serve I ordered the horchata ube swirl, and my parents got the cookie monster milk tea swirl. I really enjoyed mine: it was the perfect amount of sweet and very light. My ice cream was smooth, but my parent's had some ice flakes in it. Both flavor swirls were great though. I also got 2 taiyaki: red bean and ube. I still prefer somi somi's or snowy village's croissant taiyaki. They weren't very flavorful and a bit doughy. I do appreciate the extensive menu (vs. somi somi having a limited menu). Try this place! :D read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Sweet treats - Menu is packed and full of worthy flavors to try. My staple has been Matcha & Ube soft serve ice cream, Nutella filling. Fast Service - friendly Chill location - indoor and outdoor seating read more
1 year ago
The employees Brisa and Maliyah were so happy and kind. The drinks were delicious as well Service and the personality of the staff made our experience awesome read more
I love gettin taiyaki especially when it is very crispy and this place does it crispy! The batter was really nice and I like that they take the time to cut the excess batter to make it look perfect. I appreciate the time taken into that. I also like the interior because it looks really clean and aesthetic. The little cart decor is also super cute! My friends got the taiyaki with ice cream and they LOVED IT. They got Ube and matcha and they ate it up!!! I ordered the 2 taiyaki with cheese and red bean filling. They both tasted great. I ate the cheese one there and saved the red bean for later. It tastes good even a day after in the air fryer! read more
This is a going to be a new favorite place. It was so refreshing stepping into this place. We got a Taiyaki with Horchata and Nutella filling. It was sooooo good. The cashier recommended Taro and Horchata for next time. She gave me a sample as you can tell I liked it. read more
first time here and i can say for sure it will be my last. very disappointed. we got four taiyaki with ice cream. the ice cream flavors were good but i agree with other reviews in the "icey" description. it was melty really fast and mine was not really like "soft serve" so it has to be eaten quickly. my favorite flavors were matcha and horchata. however, my taiyaki had threads/fuzzies around the edges like from a cloth...i had to remove it all before eating. it also tasted raw in the inside (not sure if this is normal as it was my first time having taiyaki). the filling on mine was also lacking compared to the other three. i also ordered a crème brûlée milk tea with boba. it tasted like just milk with sugar ?? it was white even after mixing. i also didn't taste or see the "cheese foam" (any other places i've ordered at you can clearly see it and it leaves residue on the cup even when mixed). i didn't really like it and i approached the cashier for help asking if it had the foam it said on the menu (concern and dissatisfaction was clearly in my face) and in return she just said "yes" as i pointed and tried to find it...they just went back to doing what they were doing leaving me standing. not one follow up question or even asking if everything was alright. this was very off putting. that wasn't giving good customer service in my opinion. $7.50 wasted. i wish i would've asked for a refund. ambiance was fine. it was quiet and they had a lot of seating inside and out. some tables were dirty but you can order for take out. read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
I walked in today and first off so nice inside and outside seating. Got my drink super fast I got the taro milk tea AMAZING! I have to go back and try the other flavors love this place! read more
2 years ago
Why have I not tried this place before??? An absolute must try. The good: The young ladies at the counter were super friendly and helpful. The Ube & Cookie Monster ice cream are my fave but they're all perfect in flavor. The fish waffle is lovely warm with the perfect amount of filling. Pro-tip: if you're taking one home for later, leave it out to cool or if will fold due to the steam The bad: a little messy to eat but if you use a spoon, you'll be fine so no driving and eating this yummy treat. The filled fishies could use some filling throughout instead of just in the middle. The ugly: only thing I have to say is - this can be a new addiction read more
6 months ago
I came here after getting ramen with a couple of friends in downtown Riverside and they were about 20 minutes from closing. The service isn't slow, but it's not fast either, however staff is amicable and engaged. You can ask for ice cream samples, and they have an ample selection of drinks, taiyaki fillings and ice cream flavors. The ambiance was fast and casual, and they had a cute stand selling merchandise in a corner of the store. I ordered two classic taiyaki with taro and custard filling, and my friends got classic taiyaki and vanilla ice cream taiyaki with matcha custard. The best one is by far the classic taiyaki with matcha custard. All of the other filling flavors that we had tried were overly sweet and had too much artificial flavoring, especially the original custard filling. Please do not get taro filling in your taiyaki here, it is the worst thing I've put in my mouth this month. It's more lavender and rose flavored than taro flavored. The ice cream flavors also all tasted quite plain to me, like pure sugar with a side of nothing. It lacked a lot of flavor depth; it wasn't creamy at all and tasted one dimensional. I won't be satisfying my sweet tooth at Break the Ice, but it was worth a shot to try and I was mildly disappointed. I don't even really like SomiSomi, but it's leaps and bounds better than here. read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
Finally some little taste of home (LA) in Riverside! Went BEFORE dinner cause I was craving some ice cream. The ice cream could be creamier and less icy but the real star of the show was the taiyaki. So perfectly crispy and chewy. I wish I could just order the Taiyaki and not the ice cream. They do have regular filled Taiyaki for purchase (5 for $10) but in my opinion, the Taiyaki cone hits so much better! Will come back for sure read more
4 years ago
I came for the fish ice cream and to try the boba. The fish was perfectly crunchy and the earl grey ice cream was okay. It tasted a little icy but it wasn't terrible. The boba drink was good and the boba was chewy. It also wasn't the best drink but it was decent. We would come back for the fish ice cream! read more
Yum! My first time here and even tho it's cold and raining I was craving something sweet and this was perfect! I got the green tea/ube swirl with custard topping and the cute waffle shaped like a fish! It was so delicious!!! Such a cute and delicious experience and I will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
Food :10/10 Service :10/10 Ambiance:10/10 The whole place is very laid back and inviting would recommend to anyone. read more
8 months ago
Stopped here to meet up with some friends before heading out of town, delicious drinks, awesome Taiyaki, cute interior and bar seating. Very spacious, and loved the jars and jars of Nutella on display lol. Server was very friendly and helpful as it was our first time there. Loved it all! read more
I am so glad found this place near our area as this is one kind of my favorite ice cream! Upon entering the place, smell of the taiyaki was soo attempting. The swirl ice cream comes also with the fixed combo flavor. I tried the Vanilla - Ube flavor and Nutella filling Taiyaki. The swirl tasted perfect not too sweet which is exactly my preference. Everybody was also friendly, giving me good ambience, even though I was there only for take away order. Worth to visit another flavor and YES! Highly recommended one! read more
9 months ago
The first time I tried this place I was disappointed because the custard tayaki was so awful I threw it away. My husband wanted to try this place so we came again. This time, we order drinks and the taro tayaki. The taro tayaki was quite good, as were the drinks. I had the dragon world. I would order it again. read more
Yay! New dessert & boba place. It's located in a really nice and spacious plaza with plenty of parking. We went here an hour before closing and it was nice to sit outside at the tables with the lighting and ambience. I believe there's a fountain nearby too? It's nice at night is what I'm trying to say haha. There's counter near the window seating and some tables and chairs inside too. I like the cute mascot logo that they have for this shop and the little stand they have with the taiyaki press and some boba plushies. Very cute for photos. Since I was already pretty full and a bit sugared out, I only got a taiyaki ice cream. You choose your soft serve flavor first, the filling you want for the taiyaki, and then the style you want it (with the taiyaki being the cone or upside down into a cup with the taiyaki on top). I got the horchata-taro swirl with custard filling in upside down style. Very quick service, the taiyaki is fresh and nicely warm (not burning hot). Edges are crispy and yummy, and there's lots of custard inside. The horchata and taro swirls was pretty sweet, but perfect if you have a sweet tooth. Definitely enough to share between 2 people. It also came with a chocolate cookie straw and a bit of mochi too. Very cute. I really like that they have more flavors and swirl combinations than Somi Somi (and many of those have closed around me too). One day I'd like to try their boba and regular taiyaki too! Would love if they have a stamp card. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
I love the hot Nutella combined with the hot bread :) service is always good and fast. The please is pretty clean and always playing good music. I come here like once a week. Would recommend the chocolate ice cream is one of my favs. read more
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i get boba from here all the time; its really fresh and a bit light in flavor but i love it. they will sometimes be busier on the weekends but either way, they are fast when it comes to making the drinks. while you wait, they play pretty good music & there are seats available. read more
Went to McDonald's to get some ice and of course their ice cream was down so I looked up on Yelp where we could try and stumbled upon Break the Ice, and i am so glad we did! My husband got vanilla with a non filled Taiyaki, our 5 year old got strawberry ice cream with a Nutella filled Taiyaki and i got a Cookie Monster ice cream with Nutella Taiyaki. They were all bomb! Our son loved it! And he loved the little chocolate sticks they came with, even enjoyed the mochi! It was our first time having a Taiyaki and it for sure won't be our last! Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside! The service was fast and courteous, i don't even think we waited 3 minutes. It was busy inside but they have a lot of tables outside for you to sit. We'll be back for sure! read more
2 years ago
Suck a cute location! At first I was kind of weirded out about the ordering system. It's on one of the tablets but the product is delicious. Definitely not a place that gets frustrated with digital orders. It's very clean great outdoor seating to hang out and chat. I gave 4 stars because the ordering system kind of takes a while. read more
10 months ago
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5225 Canyon Crest Dr
Ste 90
Riverside, CA 92507
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(951) 224-9627
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