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Lavender ice cream was bomb! Great treat on a warm day. Staff was friendly. There were so many yummy flavors to decide on. I tried a lot. Will have to come back. Parking was easy in lot across the street.
We actually walked past before they opened and i made sure we circled back. Some of the flavors were unique and had a wide range of flavors which I loved since I hate when desert places are too chocolate heavy. I thought the flavors we got were on the lighter side. It don't blow me away, but I might consider trying them again just other flavors.
YUM YUM YUM!!!! Highly recommend this ice cream spot if you are in the area. They have homemade ice cream that they make there. You can try samples before ordering. I had the Dark chocolate chunk and the Mudpie. The dark chocolate chunk was absolutely amazing especially if you are a chocolate lover. I couldn't get enough. The mudpie was also great. Fantastic for a coffee ice cream. I would come back and try more flavors but it would be tough not to get the dark chocolate chunk. The service was fast and cost was reasonable.
The workers here were so nice. You could try multiple flavors. I got the peanut butter salted fudge. It was creamy and delicious with little peanut butter chocolate candies in it. $6.25 for a single flavor in a cup. They gave 2-3 scoops in each so it's a good value.
They close at 11pm. We got there at 10:39pm. First time coming here and we're not locals. Read good reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. They have so many unique and different flavors so I was excited to try something new. My daughter wanted to try the Purple Dinosaur because what in the world would that taste like? Right? But the answer we got was "We don't give out samples because we're almost closing." Um, you still have 20 minutes before you close, lady! So instead of spending 5 seconds to get a little taste of Purple Dinosaur she just told us "It's like grape skittle flavor with something something..." Huh? What? Thanks? That was a huge disappointment! HUGE! Since we were already here, we just ordered normal flavors that we knew what they'd taste like: Cookie Monster Oreo Dough Peanut Butter Salted Fudge They tasted average. Nothing exciting. My daughter couldn't eat the Oreo Dough. She said it tasted off. She held it in the cup until we got to our hotel (25 min). The ice cream never melted. I wish we had gone to Ghirardelli instead. We know what we'd be getting there.
This location was very cute it was big with a variety of homemade ice cream. I got the strawberry cream and it was so smooth and tasty. The female black manager was very kind and made sure we got what we needed.
I have my favorite ice cream of all time, and for the first time ever, I genuinely thought I had a contender to replace it. Cali Cream was a great experience when visiting San Diego. Set in the heart of the Gaslight District and close to Petco Park, the house-made flavors are not only unique from your standard flavors but full of the ingredients that the flavor is named after. For me, it was Graham Central Station and a Lemon Cookie and Cream that was maybe the best single scoop I've had in a long time. In addition to flavor after flavor of ice cream (get a sampler of four flavors if you can't choose), they also have an assortment of cookies, treats, and Rice Krispy treats. There is literally something for everyone if you need a sweet treat on a hot day or after a downtown meal. At the end of the day, I still have my favorite ice cream establishment, but Cali Cream has solidified itself as my second favorite, which is still saying something!
I stumbled upon this place while walking by, and I'm so glad I did! The employee told me it's a family-owned shop that makes all of their ice cream in-house. There were so many flavors on the menu that I wanted to try them all, but I ended up going with the Butterscotch Toffee. It's so rare to find butterscotch or toffee flavored ice cream - this one combined both of them! I was sold the second I saw it on the menu. The best part? It had little crunchy toffee pieces mixed in, which gave it the perfect texture. So creamy, flavorful, and delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors!
Yooooo this Cookie Monster flavor was unreal. Not too sweet so you could differentiate the taste of the cookie pieces and the ice cream. It's on the pricier side but honestly it was worth the treat! Waffle cone was average and not worth the extra charge. The staff member who helped us was super nice and let us try multiple flavors. There is outdoor seating but it's not the cleanest and you'll see some characters at night. But don't let that stop you from enjoying this great ice cream shop!!
Popular as advertised. Line was out the door of the place and it was 9pm. I grabbed a cheesecake milkshake mixed with blueberry & strawberry. I also grabbed a slice of carrot cake. Both were priced reasonably and I enjoyed the items I purchased. I would definitely come back if I'm in the gaslamp area.
I came to Cali Cream since it was down the street from dinner and we were craving a sweet icy treat. I've always walked by here, but never went in. There wasn't much of a line on a Saturday night. We didn't sample, we just picked Pistachio and Banana Pudding. I liked that the banana pudding had bits of vanilla cookie mixed within. The pistachio left much to be desired as the flavor had an artificial flavor to it. Maybe it was just me but my bf also remarked that he was disappointed with the flavor as well. We did get a nice serving of each flavor and regretted not trying some other flavors before finalizing our choice. Ambiance is a typical ice cream shop with a few seats outside to enjoy your treat. Service was friendly and pricing was pretty good.
So apparently Cali cream used to be Handel's but then the co-owners disagreed about the use of high fructose corn syrup so now Cali cream operates separately with similar flavors but better ingredients! That made me like this place extra. Great selection of flavors and very accommodating for those who are vegan/dairy free!
Ordering if a bit confusing when you get there, I think they need a much clearer way to explain the type of cup topping and cone options. Almost everyone that entered had to ask what the options are and also if there are kids cup options. The portions are very large, they do warn you! The mocha almond fudge was okay, the fudge wasn't enough and the mocha was not as strong as I've had at other places. The strawberry was okay as well. The Cookie Monster was okay as well, my child did not want to finish it. Which is a first! Ice cream is the favorite in our house! Everyone in our group wasn't a big fan of the ice cream, even with 10 different flavors that were ordered. This place didn't hit the spot like other places we have been to. Maybe when we're back in the area we'll try another flavor to give them another chance. Employees were nice, but they do need a better system with remembering a larger order and making sure everyone had their ice creams. I had to remind them how many ice creams we ordered and was still waiting on my ice cream when they finished checking us out. Little kinks they can work out and I'm sure they can improve.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the rich, creamy ice cream, wide flavor variety, generous portions, and friendly, welcoming staff.
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26 days ago
Best ice cream downtown! This place is amazing. They always have a great selection of flavors, and everything we've tried has been great. They also have amazing milkshakes and molts. The staff are great and they work really hard because this place gets slammed, especially at night. They also have a great selection of baked goods beyond just ice cream. Their brownies are fantastic and they do an amazing cheesecake brownie as well. Another selling point is that they do dog cones for all of the furry friends. read more
1 month ago
Delicious homemade ice cream! They have so many favors to choose from and they make their ice cream fresh in the store. You can ask for samples and try a couple flavors before ordering. We got the Uber Matcha and it was really good. Not too sweet and just perfect. They also have coffee, tea and pastries. read more
2 months ago
So. Many. Choices! Cali Cream really makes it hard to pick and choose which flavor or flavors you want to eat right away! And not only do they have so many flavors but so many ways to consume your ice cream!! We stopped in after dinner before a concert at Petco Park and it was so toasty out ice cream was our pick to cool down. We have a wonderful employee helping us decide what we wanted to enjoy, and appreciated she allowed us to try the flavors we were debating between. My husband opted for a shake and I went with a regular cup! The portion sizes are massive! Come hungry or bring friends to share! If I wasn't full from dinner I absolutely would have ordered their flight so I could try more flavors. Absolute must get is their ube matcha pairing 2 of my favorite flavors together. Neither flavor overpowered the other and worked well in a tandem. Will definitely be back to try more! read more
We actually walked past before they opened and i made sure we circled back. Some of the flavors were unique and had a wide range of flavors which I loved since I hate when desert places are too chocolate heavy. I thought the flavors we got were on the lighter side. It don't blow me away, but I might consider trying them again just other flavors. read more
YUM YUM YUM!!!! Highly recommend this ice cream spot if you are in the area. They have homemade ice cream that they make there. You can try samples before ordering. I had the Dark chocolate chunk and the Mudpie. The dark chocolate chunk was absolutely amazing especially if you are a chocolate lover. I couldn't get enough. The mudpie was also great. Fantastic for a coffee ice cream. I would come back and try more flavors but it would be tough not to get the dark chocolate chunk. The service was fast and cost was reasonable. read more
6 days ago
The workers here were so nice. You could try multiple flavors. I got the peanut butter salted fudge. It was creamy and delicious with little peanut butter chocolate candies in it. $6.25 for a single flavor in a cup. They gave 2-3 scoops in each so it's a good value. read more
They close at 11pm. We got there at 10:39pm. First time coming here and we're not locals. Read good reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. They have so many unique and different flavors so I was excited to try something new. My daughter wanted to try the Purple Dinosaur because what in the world would that taste like? Right? But the answer we got was "We don't give out samples because we're almost closing." Um, you still have 20 minutes before you close, lady! So instead of spending 5 seconds to get a little taste of Purple Dinosaur she just told us "It's like grape skittle flavor with something something..." Huh? What? Thanks? That was a huge disappointment! HUGE! Since we were already here, we just ordered normal flavors that we knew what they'd taste like: Cookie Monster Oreo Dough Peanut Butter Salted Fudge They tasted average. Nothing exciting. My daughter couldn't eat the Oreo Dough. She said it tasted off. She held it in the cup until we got to our hotel (25 min). The ice cream never melted. I wish we had gone to Ghirardelli instead. We know what we'd be getting there. read more
This location was very cute it was big with a variety of homemade ice cream. I got the strawberry cream and it was so smooth and tasty. The female black manager was very kind and made sure we got what we needed. read more
I have my favorite ice cream of all time, and for the first time ever, I genuinely thought I had a contender to replace it. Cali Cream was a great experience when visiting San Diego. Set in the heart of the Gaslight District and close to Petco Park, the house-made flavors are not only unique from your standard flavors but full of the ingredients that the flavor is named after. For me, it was Graham Central Station and a Lemon Cookie and Cream that was maybe the best single scoop I've had in a long time. In addition to flavor after flavor of ice cream (get a sampler of four flavors if you can't choose), they also have an assortment of cookies, treats, and Rice Krispy treats. There is literally something for everyone if you need a sweet treat on a hot day or after a downtown meal. At the end of the day, I still have my favorite ice cream establishment, but Cali Cream has solidified itself as my second favorite, which is still saying something! read more
3 months ago
I stumbled upon this place while walking by, and I'm so glad I did! The employee told me it's a family-owned shop that makes all of their ice cream in-house. There were so many flavors on the menu that I wanted to try them all, but I ended up going with the Butterscotch Toffee. It's so rare to find butterscotch or toffee flavored ice cream - this one combined both of them! I was sold the second I saw it on the menu. The best part? It had little crunchy toffee pieces mixed in, which gave it the perfect texture. So creamy, flavorful, and delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors! read more
5 months ago
Yooooo this Cookie Monster flavor was unreal. Not too sweet so you could differentiate the taste of the cookie pieces and the ice cream. It's on the pricier side but honestly it was worth the treat! Waffle cone was average and not worth the extra charge. The staff member who helped us was super nice and let us try multiple flavors. There is outdoor seating but it's not the cleanest and you'll see some characters at night. But don't let that stop you from enjoying this great ice cream shop!! read more
Popular as advertised. Line was out the door of the place and it was 9pm. I grabbed a cheesecake milkshake mixed with blueberry & strawberry. I also grabbed a slice of carrot cake. Both were priced reasonably and I enjoyed the items I purchased. I would definitely come back if I'm in the gaslamp area. read more
6 months ago
I came to Cali Cream since it was down the street from dinner and we were craving a sweet icy treat. I've always walked by here, but never went in. There wasn't much of a line on a Saturday night. We didn't sample, we just picked Pistachio and Banana Pudding. I liked that the banana pudding had bits of vanilla cookie mixed within. The pistachio left much to be desired as the flavor had an artificial flavor to it. Maybe it was just me but my bf also remarked that he was disappointed with the flavor as well. We did get a nice serving of each flavor and regretted not trying some other flavors before finalizing our choice. Ambiance is a typical ice cream shop with a few seats outside to enjoy your treat. Service was friendly and pricing was pretty good. read more
9 days ago
So apparently Cali cream used to be Handel's but then the co-owners disagreed about the use of high fructose corn syrup so now Cali cream operates separately with similar flavors but better ingredients! That made me like this place extra. Great selection of flavors and very accommodating for those who are vegan/dairy free! read more
5 months ago
Ordering if a bit confusing when you get there, I think they need a much clearer way to explain the type of cup topping and cone options. Almost everyone that entered had to ask what the options are and also if there are kids cup options. The portions are very large, they do warn you! The mocha almond fudge was okay, the fudge wasn't enough and the mocha was not as strong as I've had at other places. The strawberry was okay as well. The Cookie Monster was okay as well, my child did not want to finish it. Which is a first! Ice cream is the favorite in our house! Everyone in our group wasn't a big fan of the ice cream, even with 10 different flavors that were ordered. This place didn't hit the spot like other places we have been to. Maybe when we're back in the area we'll try another flavor to give them another chance. Employees were nice, but they do need a better system with remembering a larger order and making sure everyone had their ice creams. I had to remind them how many ice creams we ordered and was still waiting on my ice cream when they finished checking us out. Little kinks they can work out and I'm sure they can improve. read more
I stopped here while i was waiting for an event to start that i was attending. It was in waking distance for me, which is good because parking is only street parking or to find a paid lot. The flavor selection was pretty vast and they were generous with letting you try samples. They made sure to ask me if i had been there before, so they could explain things to me. He let me know they make their own ice cream. I sampled several flavors all of which were good. I was torn between the chocolate pecan and the bourbon butter pecan as they were both good. Thinking back maybe i should have gotten a combo of both, but i went with the bourbon pecan in a cup. The portion size was pretty good, and actually i couldn't finish the whole thing, even though i got a small. It was very creamy and has a good flavor, even though i didn't really taste the bourbon much, but there were plenty of whole pecans.. They also sell other baked goods that look really amazing. I will definitely need to come back to try more ice cream and maybe the carrot cake. read more
Cali Cream always is great ice cream for the value you pay. Skip the chains and visit to get amazing ice cream, portions and variety of flavors for everyone. Service is great as employees are always so patient. This visit I tried Banana Pudding which was great after a few bites but became way too sweet. The marshmallow fluff or condensed milk mixture overpowers the banana ice cream and wafer (or cake) pieces. The following days I ate Kahua Coffee and Lavender Honeycomb and these were a home run. read more
So hard to choose when there's so many unique and delicious sounding flavors. We loved all the flavors we got. My husband got the coconut cream pie which is something we've never seen elsewhere and it did not disappoint. I got the bourbon pecan pie and one of the top 5 flavors which was a peanut butter mix. Both were really good. My daughter was so happy with the fizzy cotton candy which had pop rocks mixed in. They also a huge assortment of baked goods and will warm up the brownie for you. The service was very friendly and this will definitely be routine stop for us when visiting San Diego. read more
3 months ago
Our fav place to visit when we are doing the con. The ice cream is delicious. Each ice cream has their own scooper to lessen the chance of cross of contamination. I had the coffee chip and the key lime. The black cherry is amazing too!! read more
6 months ago
Fun and good creamy flavors. The scoops are pretty big. I really liked the Oreo flavor. You can try flavors, but I fee kind of bad because the vats of flavors are spaced pretty far apart so the staff have to run around. There was a line Wednesday evening, but it was good to have a bit of a wait since it's hard to choose between all the fun flavors! read more
Cali Cream is still one of our favorite ice cream spots and a place we're always happy to come back to. The service continues to be excellent, and that goes a long way in making the whole experience feel welcoming. This time I had the strawberry and chocolate chip cookie dough in a cup, and my partner went with vanilla and rocky road, also in a cup. Everything was fresh, creamy, and exactly what we were hoping for. We also really love that they offer puppy ice cream cones for the dogs, which is such a fun extra touch. Still a favorite for a reason. read more
this was absolutely delicious. They have 70 homemade flavors, I tried a salty caramel and butter pecan, but settled on one of the top flavors, graham cracker central. It was good af. Nice and quiet, with some spots to sit on the side. The girl that helped us was really nice and helpful! read more
11 months ago
We stopped here for a snack as we toured the Gas Lamp district and found our way to the waterfront. The kid and wife had ice cream. I had a chocolate brownie. The brownie was moist and flavorful. I was expecting there to be nuts but instead it had chocolate chips. That's a lot of chocolate! It tasted fresh and was a decent size for $5.50. Ice cream was $6.25 for a small dish and $6.25 for a small cone. The kid got some chocolate sauce for $1 extra. The bill came to $23 after tax and tip. read more
Cali Cream is such a delightful spot with great vibes and even better service. Glenda was absolutely amazing, a perfect example of warm hospitality paired with strong product knowledge. She made us feel completely at ease, encouraged us to try different flavors, and genuinely cared about helping us find something we'd enjoy. We ended up going with the Black Cherry, and it was phenomenal. Their ice creams are classy, incredibly tasty, fresh, and clearly made with a lot of love and care. They also make ice cream cakes, along with a few non-ice cream cake options, which is great for celebrations and special occasions. The store itself has a really great atmosphere, and a nice added touch is the water refilling station located near the cashier area, thoughtful and convenient. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more
This ice cream shop is so adorable, and all of their ice cream is handmade! They have a huge variety of flavors and are super generous with samples, you can try as many as you want. The prices are amazing too. We shared a flight of four huge scoops for only $9, which is such a steal and we couldn't even finish it. The strawberry cheesecake was hands down my favorite, it was so creamy and flavorful. read more
10 months ago
Ice cereal, ice cream, we all scream for Cali Cream! This spot was amazing, and the associates were fantastic. Bea was an absolute angel super knowledgeable and walked us through all the flavors. I highly recommend trying as much as you can. This was my last ice cream outing of the month, so I wanted a spot with a true wow factor, and Cali Cream delivered. Bea explained how fresh the ice cream is and that it's made weekly in-house, which really shows in the quality. And no artificial flavors all organically flavored and if you like nuts they're all from local nut farms! So go nuts I ordered the vanilla fudge sundae galore, and it was delicious. Definitely a must-try ice cream spot. read more
Perhaps one of the best ice cream places I've been to in a while! So many flavors to choose from! We ordered the doughy and got the Cookie Monster, Ube, dark chocolate, and black cherry. The black cherry by itself was meh but combined with the Ube was excellent! My favorite was definitely the Cookie Monster. Friendly staff. Clean shop. Limited seating outside. read more
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2 months ago
Amazing ice cream. From cow to cup/cone in 6 days. Great flavor options to choose from. I had the dark chocolate, peanut butter and Oreo ice cream and it was great. We tried 4 different flavors and all were good. read more
4 months ago
Everything socal style... Fresh cookie sandwich and a good cup of coffee makes everybody stoked! read more
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425 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101
Gaslamp
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Do they do chocolate or any other type of dipped cones?
Yea we do chocolate, sprinkles and peanut dipped cones
What gluten-free options do you have?
Hello We carry over 70 homemade flavors in our shop every day, about 80 percent will be…
Is it safe to have if you have nut allergies?
Yes each flavors has its individual scooper and all the nuts flavors are together and away from every other flavor
Do you have chocolate honeycomb ice cream?
We have a lavender ice cream with chocolate covered honeycomb or a Graham ice cream with Graham sauce and chocolate covered honeycomb
Are they open again yet? The temp closed notice on Yelp was taken down but i can't get anyone to answer the phone. I don't think i could take the disappointment of driving all the way down there in stupid traffic only for them to still be closed.
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