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    4.7 (746 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Pete J.

    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.

    Elizabeth X.

    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!

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    Lee D.

    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.

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    Thomas K.

    I would place this in top 5 ice cream places. Prices were good. Service was friendly and quick. Selection was good. Portion size was good. Flavor was great. We got the 4 flavor flight and it was great for 2 people

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    Steven H.

    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.

    we each technically got 2 scoops but they gave us giant portions! not complaining at all
    Fernessa U.

    we've tried many different ice cream spots during our trip to san diego, and yet we still keep thinking about this place!! the amount of ice cream they give you for the price is sooo worth it. insanely delicious flavors &really thick and creamy ice cream. SO GOOS can't wait to go back and try more!!

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    Anthony T.

    What a discovery! This not so hidden gem in the gaslamp district of downtown San Diego is serving up 70 different HOMEMADE flavors of ice cream is incredible! Generous with their samples as ice cream shops should be, the service was spectacular and the line moves fast. I went on a Wednesday night and the line was out the door, I suppose because it's spring break that folks are out and about. Rather than just ice cream that they're serving up, they also have cookies, brownies, homemade rice krispy treats, carrot cake, a paradise for people with a sweet tooth. I love the combination of salty sweet and sampled a few of the popular items, but the one that was suggested to me was divine. It was the salted caramel truffle and had a perfect combination of salty and sweet ratio. I'm wishing I discovered this place sooner, but this will be my go to whenever I am downtown. Highly highly recommend!

    Strawberry cheesecake, single
    Frances A.

    Treat yourself! I came across this place before heading to the Padre game. Why not?! And no regrets! I thoroughly enjoyed this single scoop of strawberry cheesecake ice cream in a cup. There are a few tables in front of the shop, and service was nice and friendly. Definitely a good pit stop if you're in the area.

    Salim K.

    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!

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    Kayla P.

    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.

    Hot fudge vanilla galore
    Natalia P.

    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.

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    Melissa C.

    Got the ube matcha ice cream and it was delicious. They had a lot of flavors to choose from so there's definitely something for everyone.

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    Stephen W.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Cali Cream

    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… Read more

    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.

    Still closed.

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