We wanted a sweet treat after watching the sunset nearby and checked out Bruster's. We ordered a waffle cone and split two scoops - cookies & cream made with Oreo and the banana peanut butter ripple. We really liked it, it was delicious. We went around 7:30pm and it was packed! The line was long so while we were in line, we ordered online which saved us so much time! Our order was ready in 5 min or less. Overall we loved and would come back! read more

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We were feeling very hungry after our sushi dinner and wanted a little something sweet on our pallet to end the evening. Saturday night the line wasn't too overwhelming. (remember this is a walk up window, not a sitdown restaurant) The ice cream is very tasty. I would love it if they would not use food coloring in their pistachio it was almost the color of lemon lime. Which we all know a true pistachio does not look like that. It's right on the corner of PCH so it's easy to find and there is wonderful random spots to park or you can just walk from your restaurant. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

First time Many things great about this place: 1. Affordable 2. Something for everyone (non dairy, non sugar). 3. If the two scoops for the adult serving is too much, get the kids 1 scoop. 4. Get a scoop and take a walk down to see the pier. 5. Romantic for a couple's activity. read more

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Ice cream! First had Bruster's in it he East coast or somewhere like that. Now in Dana Point California. Good selection of ice cream flavors, shakes, malts. All good! I had the large malt. Order at the window and wait to be called.no real seating, just a couple of public benches at the front of the store. read more

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The cookies and cream was super chunky, loved that. Line loved quickly and the workers were nice read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

Our local ice cream shop. We've lived every flavor we've had. The only downside is that line can sometimes be long. Workers are always so friendly and give good recommendations on flavors to try. read more

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After dinner last Friday my kids and I got in line for ice cream. The line was short but moved slow. The employee was friendly and patient since it was my first visit. The ice cream was so creamy and flavorful. I had Oreo cookies & cream and strawberry. I'll would definitely go back. read more

Saw a line for this on Saturday night and decided to try it out. The portion is quite large compared to "artisan" ice cream shops. We taste tested a couple, including chocolate, pistachio, strawberry matcha, caramel, mint chocolate chip. Overall it was.. okay? For the same price I feel like i would prefer to pick up a pint from the grocery store. The one good thing about this place is the waffle cones come in a plastic holder that catches drips! A few outdoor benches for seating. It's a pretty lively spot since it's close to the restaurants and bars. read more

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My husband and I needed a little sweetness after attending a wedding. Bruster's came up in our search so we said "Let's gooo." I got the hot fudge brownie sundae with death by chocolate scoops of ice cream, my husband had the same, except his scoops were the bitter brickle. OMG!!!!!!! So rich and decadent. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Also, when you stop by leave Wyndsor a tip not only for her customer service, but she is going on a missions trip next spring to Rome. read more

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The people who work here are great. They were very patient, knowledgeable and helpful as we took forever choosing flavors. They encouraged us to get as many samples as we needed. The flavors themselves are just okay for me. Too sweet and not as interesting or varied as I would have wanted. They do rotate flavors every once in a while. If you're a fan of super sweet stuff or candy, this may be the place for you! Back in my childhood days of being obsessed with Heath bar, the Coffee Toffee would have really hit the spot. The mint chip was pretty alright. We also tried Campfire S'mores and Vanilla Cherry. The VC had big whole maraschino cherries in it and lots of them, so if that's your bag, it was a great flavor! This location could use some better outdoor seating options, maybe with an umbrella even. There's is no indoor seating. There are a few outdoor benches as well at a retaining wall. It is a busy corner, there is convenient parking nearby both on the street and in a lot down the block/alleyway. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Vanilla Cherry & Mint chocolate chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Something is wrong with their freezers!!! Second time in a week ice cream is literally water. I get pints, completely liquid. Tried calling cannot get through. I even saw a cone being served, dripped down the ladies hand it was liquid. Yikes this needs fixed... Service is always awesome, when they first opened by far the best ice cream ever. Their manager/owner obviously doesn't realize their freezers are broken... read more

Delicious ice cream We got a large for the hotel. Cookies and cream. Coffee toffee, chocolate raspberry truffle, mudslide This is a regular spot when we're in town Great service read more

Awesome new ice cream spot in Dana Point. Much better than Handel's which I feel is too sweet. The servers are very friendly and will let you sample the flavors you wish. Definitely no sample nazis here. The number of flavors is impressive and you will definitely find what you are looking for. I ordered the banana split with caramel and hot fudge topping, no fruit topping. Ice cream flavors I added were coffee toffee, sea salt caramel and toffee and a decadent chocolate. Very tasty indeed. They also have a great rewards program where upon signing up you get $3 off your first order. Will be back soon! read more

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There was one person working so it took a group of 4, 30 min to get their ice cream. Not the workers fault.

Such a cute and yummy spot for ice cream! After dinner we grabbed some ice cream from here, def was skeptical because we had dinner early so it wasn't super packed. But it was really good ice cream. They have so many flavors reasonably priced. I like how they have liners for their waffle cones. The guy who took our order was super nice, was patient when taking our order. I will be definitely coming back when in the area. The pistachio is really good, has actual nuts in there and the black cherry has actual cherries too!! read more

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This ice cream shop is dangerously good, so good in fact I have to practice self-constraint every time I pass by. It is really creamy ice cream with a variety of flavors, options and toppings. The young staff is always friendly and polite, no matter how late or busy it is. They also offer seasonal flavors, but the Brookie needs to be added to the permanent menu offerings! Waiting for perhaps a Dubai ice cream in the future, but a little worried about my self control if it comes to fruition! read more

This spot is so cute. It reminds me of an oldies movies type of ambiance. Always lively and friendly. And the ice cream is delicious. There is always a line of people. It's a wholesome fun place to get ice cream. Good vibes and good ice cream. read more

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Always busy but never too long of a wait, this location is in the beautiful Prado West apartment building. Servers are quick and efficient. Love the rotating flavors and there are some true gems (hello buttercake!) that are hard to pass up. Options for lactose-free and vegan diets. I'm a Handels die-hard but Bruster's has earned a special place in my heart! read more

BEST ice cream I've ever had! SOOOOO CREAMY & flavorful! We had cookies & cream, peanut butter overload s'mores YUM! Give it a try!!

Bruster's popped up on my radar when searching for "dessert" in the area. We decided to place an order, despite the weather being a bit chilly. We are SO glad we did; the ice cream was so satisfyingly smooth and creamy; I loved my Coffee Toffee (with tasty crunchy toffee pieces) ! And hubby thoroughly enjoyed Toffee Bar (vanilla ice cream with chunks of toffee bar)! I don't remember enjoying this frozen treat so much that had us longing for more! We've found our favorite ice cream!! Customer service by Soloman was impressively and appreciatively positive -- especially on a holiday (Easter)! The only element that would improve the experience is additional seating. Fabulous find! read more

No indoor seating and just a few seats in the sunlight while your ice cream melts within minutes. Ice cream wasn't that tasty. Baskin Robbins much better. If you're desperate for ice cream and it's the only one around and you don't mind standing up while you're eating it maybe that's the place for you. read more

Great quality and HUGE portions. The waffle cones were done well. The seasalt caramel was so rich and the portion was for at least two people. The s'mores and the beanie butter and cheesecake flavors were great too. From all the local places, this is the best! read more

Great ice cream, public parking nearby. May need to wait in line but well worth it. Get more than you think you want, it's that good!

We decided to grab milkshakes for our road trip home. We got two rocky roads, a chocolate and cookies and cream. All of them were delicious though the wait for them was long and the price was high for what you got. The good part was at least they tasted good and were thick. Definitely a nice treat on a hot summer day. read more

Service was great. Unfortunately the chocolate lacked in flavor. Wasn't worth finishing. We bought 3 waffle cones and all were old/stale. Another bummer. Was our first and last visit read more

First time here! I loved my ice cream very much because it was so delicious, the man at the counter was super kind, great service, and the ambiance was awesome. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Mint chocolate chip, my favorite! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

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I left a review recently and forgot to post a picture. I went back to Bruster's and got another of their yummy ice cream and took a picture! I just love their Gingerbread Man flavor but will surely try more of their other enticing flavors. Scoops are big enough to share so it's guilt-free! read more

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My wife and I have been to Bruster's in Dana Point three times and we loved the ice cream each time we've been there. They have a great selection of creative flavors and we've tried Cinnamon, Gingerbread Man, Graham Central Station, Pistachio and we plan to move onto other flavors on future visits. The scoops are large. The ice cream is high quality, fresh and creamy --- a little like Turkish ice cream. The people who have served us are super friendly. You order and pick up the ice cream from a window and they have benches on the sidewalk where you can enjoy it. A chilled place for an indulgent dessert --- but there is no indoors so on a chilly day it is a chilly place to experience ice cream. read more

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Great ice cream! Reminds me a lot of Handel's. Lots of flavor options but they actually let you sample here despite it just being an order window. I got a seasonal flavor "deep dish apple pie" and really enjoyed. I'd come back! read more

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USTER'S Ice Cream hit the spot after a big dinner! The line was about half a block long, but it moved quickly -- totally worth the wait. This little ice cream shop is tucked into the cutest town, and I just love the vibe of the area. I went with Nutter Butter and Brookie -- both were delicious! My husband stuck with a classic hot fudge sundae and was all smiles. The kids had some serious fun with their flavors: one went for Caramel Extreme with Twix and Peanut Butter Overload with Reese's, and the other chose Brookie and Peanut Butter Overload. No complaints from anyone! We'll definitely be back for another round. read more

The wait is over! Dana Point's newest ice cream shop is truly its best! A large selection of creamy deliciousness, generous portions and creative combinations made from quality ingredients. Our Labrador Nala strongly approves their complementary pup cups. Emily and Chloe are extremely friendly, helpful and talented cake making artists. Highly recommended. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Large cup of deliciousness and waffle cone $8 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Service: Friendly, upbeat employees, generous with samples. They gave us a coupon that expires in 2026, but specific to this location Taste: I'm always grateful for non-dairy options and wished they had more. I like that their non-dairy ice cream isn't overly sweet like other places, but it's a little too watery/icy. We also got coffee chocolate chip (dairy) which was fine. Sadly the waffle cone was stale and had a weird taste. They have a rewards program you can sign up for and get $3 off your first purchase. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Non-dairy: Mango sorbet & chocolate raspberry truffle Dairy: Coffee chocolate chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Love love! Best ice cream ever! Always a great experience. Love that we can sample anything we want! Creamy delicious ice cream. Have to shout out Min! He is great!! Best employee!! read more

I went this morning to the Dana point location. I got to try the galaxy ice cream and the mudslide both are rich and wonderful. I got a freshly made Waffle bowls both delicious too. I'd give it five stars and I'd recommend anyone who has never been to Brusters real Ice Cream to go there soon. Great customer service, and the location was wonderful. The view was beautiful. read more

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Some very tasty ice cream here! Love the walk up counter set up. Some nice benches out front too if need a seat. They have a tiny cone for little ones too. The staff is very friendly and has a lot energy. Overall fun experience. Glad I came across it while in Dana Point. read more

I've lived in Dana Point for 54 yrs and I was a little sad about all these new shops popping up everywhere. BUT we stopped by Bruster's and Min helped us. Min was genuinely happy to be there to serve us. It was nice to see a young man who was working hard and enjoying his job. Oh ya and the ice cream is phenomenal and priced fair. We will definitely be back!! read more

The strawberry ice cream was the best it had long line but definitely worth the wait! It's right next to PCH so we got to see a lot of cool cars read more

Omg so delicious can't wait to be back. :) I got the mint chip on a waffle cone absolutely yummy & my son got Kid's Dino Sundae. A small wait but so worth it. read more

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Bruster's has some of the best ice cream I've ever tried! They make it fresh on site daily. The key is to get a flavor that will have fresh ingredients. Blueberry cheesecake was astonishing - the berries and pie components were so fresh. Peanut butter and Brooke flavors too. Nothing is too frozen in there, everything tastes almost freshly mixed in. Delicious! read more

I was initially overwhelmed by the amount of flavors and options here. The first time I came I was disappointed with the cookie dough blizzard but that all turned around when I tried their amazing Brookie flavor. Their Brookie flavor has a chocolate ice cream base with huge brownie and Oreo chunks. It's AMAZING. I cannot get enough of it. I also liked their mint chip and gram central station. They have something for everyone! read more