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Caren's Corner

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Saralee S.

YES!! It actually is homemade ice cream that has that creamy dreamy flavor that you remember if you ever cranked an ice cream maker. More like gelato than machine made ice cream, this desert is not too sweet and has that creamy richness that makes ice cream a treat. I opted for the salted caramel, my Mom got coffee and my honey got the vanilla chocolate chip. We just wanted single scoops, and a good thing because they were huge compared to the usual portions. There was a nice mound of ice cream in what I think of as a medium sized bowl. And very yummy and satifying. There are outdoor stools, and a couple of benches on either end of the patio, which faces Main St. in Cambria. It was filled to overflowing, so we ate in the car, but still enjoyed watching the steady parade of customers filing in and out. Definately worth a return visit.

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Smruthi S.

Cute little ice cream shop we stopped by on the way back from Hearst Castle. There were about 16 different flavors of ice cream as well as some other desserts (fudge, peanut butter cups, truffles, etc.) all homemade. The ice cream was fine but wasn't that great in terms of quality. It didn't taste very creamy and tasted more icy and almost watered down rather than flavorful. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but may come back if it's convenient/on the way.

Christina R.

We got some ice cream today for a treat after the beach. This place didn't disappoint. The ice cream had really great flavor. My son and I got diary free sorbet, watermelon for bubs and mango for me. They were both perfect. My daughter had rainbow sherbet and my husband and mom had the salted Carmel. Everyone loved what they go, we asked the workers if they make it here and they responded their mother makes all of the ice cream. It tasted special like homemade. Loved this place.

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Ed U.

The Tao of Mayberry...uh, I mean Cambria http://www.televisiontunes.com/Andy_Griffith_Show_(The).html A visit to Caren's Corner is like a step back in time (see my photo) when Sheriff Andy Taylor would take schoolteacher Helen Crump to the Bluebird Cafe for dinner and then come here for an ice cream cone. As Andy was figuring out if he was going to get past second base with Helen that evening, none other than Deputy Barney Fife would come barging in to tell him two robbers have held up the First Bank of Mayberry. Poor Helen would be stuck holding two cones, Andy's which was Rocky Road and hers which was Strawberry. They have other flavors since they carry Dreyer's, and a single cone will cost you $2.50 (see my photo). That's enough licking for a browse of all the Central Coast tschotskes and stuffed animals in the adjacent area and a good listen to some classic Dionne Warwick at the sound station. There are certainly worse ways to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon on Main Street in Cambria. But oh dear, there's Otis Campbell drunk as a skunk in front. Andy and Barney'll have to lock him up for the night before his wife finds out.

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Ron Y.

My first time here while I was working, I walked across the street and my mind was on fudge. I forgot what there called but one was turtle and the other was cookies n creme? Sorry, I should of just taken a picture of the description. I was all excited because the next thing I wanted to order was a soda.. but ice machine was broke.. sad. Well customer service was good and the fudge taste great.

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1 month ago

Best ice cream! Made quick friends with the lovely staff...can't wait to go back when we are back in Cambria!

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2 years ago

I ate the butter pecan in a waffle cone and it's very good, at a temperature to eat and fairly priced.

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1 year ago

Loved their ice cream and hospitality!! Amazing staff & such a cute vibe will definitely visit again

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1 year ago

Chocolate chip and rocky road ice cream was delicious and creamy! Service was great! Will come back and recommend!

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2 years ago

This place had the best vanilla ice cream I've ever had!! Definitely recommend. Their chocolate fudge was also very delicious.

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Had Peanut butter Parks and Sea salt Caramel. Also a cappuccino. Great tasting ice cream and service was great.

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4 years ago

5 stars for the ice cream. Legit! Orange cream milkshake was on point! Kids loved their scoops. Best ice cream in Cambria for sure

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3 years ago

Went to get ice cream and it didn't disappoint! We got the mint chocolate chip and cookie dough.

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3 years ago

The best peppermint chocolate chip ice cream ever!!!! Nice ice cream shop. All home made ice cream .

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The rudest kids I've ever dealt with. Mojo is 10 times better. Do t go there. They o my had 5 flavors at $5 each for a single scoop.

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15 years ago

Old fashioned ice cream store as good as it gets. I've heard even Santa eats here in the winter months.

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