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4.3 (242 reviews)

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Sun, Moon, and Stars with strawberry puffle cone
PinnPinn S.

I think the quality of this place went down. I got my usual Moon and Stars Ice cream with Puff Waffle ($10.99) and my friend got a scoop of Lavender Icecream (I think around $8). Both were not made with fresh Liquid Nitrogen. We didnt hear the machines running and our ice cream came out super quick. My ice cream looked very poorly made and the scoop was pretty small. The really hot waffle melted it super quick and parts of the waffle was a hit burnt. It might be a bit understandable if it was busy or understaffed or there was a rush but there was no one else there and 2 staff members working (mostly talking or on their phone). You can kinda see the difference of quality of the same thing I order with the pictures.

Venus L.

I've been to at least 3 different Cauldron Ice Cream locations and this is my least favorite. Maybe it was an off night when we came here, but the ice cream was not made fresh with liquid nitrogen like what Cauldron Ice Cream is known for and it was very icy feeling. The egg waffle that should complete the overall look of the product was also soggy and not crispy at all. While I'm happy there's a Cauldron Ice Cream near me now, I'm disappointed in the quality of the overall product and would rather venture to the San Jose location to fill my craving.

Puffle with Ice Cream (Earl Gray Lavender)
Crystal L.

The ice cream & puffle was super yummy and they have unique flavors here! You get to see them make your ice cream, which was a cool experience. The service was quick and they were super nice. The inside is aesthetically pleasing as well! I would recommend and come again. Overall, a great dessert place.

Magic happens
Art L.

It's a takeout ice cream place. Ice cream made with nitro adds to its mystical flavors. It's quite sweet tho even for sweet tooth like mine. Did I say the flavors were intense. Here it is again: Great tastes. The robotics just adds to the drama but it's a wait... 10 minutes; so not a scoop and go situation. One minor flaw is the cone itself. Eggette waffle cone is subpar... too much flour & not crunchy enough. Otherwise, it'll b perfect.

Sun, moon, and stars
Nicole L.

Cool to see the ice cream being made in front of us. It's a bit pricy. It's not usual ice cream and tastes softer than gelato. It's not very sweet either, which I appreciate.

Jay R.

They have such interesting flavors here. I loved the pineapple one the most. The bubble waffles also seemed to hold up after a few minutes, meaning they didn't get too soggy. It might have been the wrapper keeping it together. I usually still use a spoon to eat the ice cream. The place is generally quiet. I've never seen it super packed, maybe one or two other groups while I'm there. There are a few tables with seats and a bathroom in the back. It's kinda fun watching them make the ice cream with the dry ice effect going on. Self service kiosk, so I can't speak too much about the service. Plenty of parking!

Danster L.

I have always been a fan of Cauldron ice cream ever since their first location in Santa Ana. I recently got to check out the Fremont location and ordered my favorite flavor, the milk and cereal. It's creamy, smooth and love the crunch from the cereal. The location is narrow but has a good amount of seating. You can order on the kiosk and then watch your ice cream be freshly made in the mixing stands. It's fun to watch as well. My friends loved the flavors that they ordered and the bubble waffle was crispy and warm but it will melt your ice cream really quick lol. Definitely a great dessert stop off Mission Boulevard away from all the chaos.

Vietnamese coffee
Angeli S.

Cute flower shaped ice cream. Plenty of seating and bright. Has a cute neon sign by the door. Service was as expected. Order and the register and wait for them to make your order. Got the cauldron and it was yummy. Wish the Oreo pieces were a bit bigger instead of it being sprinkled on. But still it was good. Also tried the Vietnamese coffee ice cream and it tasted like coffee. not super overpowering which is good balance.

Butterscotch Small Cup of Ice Cream
Veronica L.

Nice guy working here tonight. Made us a fresh puffle cone for my daughter's rose ice cream. I tried their butterscotch flavor which was already made. He made a new batch of the rose flavor for hers with the liquid nitrogen which was really cool for us to watch. The puff cone was good - not too sweet, same with the ice cream. The rose flavor is pretty unique. Will try their early gray lavender or Vietnamese coffee next time.

Thanh T.

We dropped by after dinner for some dessert! The ice cream itself I'd say was good, but not much more amazing than standard ice cream. Good variety of flavors and pretty rose presentation. The puffle was a good pairing with the ice cream. The service was quick but a bit unfriendly. Nice convenient ice cream shop of your are already in the plaza.

Cute!
Jaime C.

Cute place. Service was ok. I had to get the ice cream in the puffle cone and it was pretty good. Since it was my daughter's choice we just got chocolate. The picture shows chocolate flavored puffs, but they were regular. We gobbled it all up anyway!

Mae V.

We were really looking forward to trying this place, but it ended up being pretty disappointed. The ice cream tasted like something you'd get from the grocery store--very similar to Dreyers and definitely not worth the price of $10. Waffle was also undercooked... felt like the employees didn't care anymore ‍ It seems like part of what you're paying for is the flower design... which we barely got. Overall, it felt overpriced and underwhelming. Cute spot, but unfortunately, not much substance behind the look.

Niharika P.

Stumbled upon this place while passing through Fremont, cute ambience and good selection of flavours to choose from, I went with s'mores on their bubble cone, quick service and the ice cream with the bubble cone tastes great, a small scoop with the bubble cone was around $10 which is a little bit on the pricier side

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