Tried Cauldron Ice Cream and it was a fun experience overall. We had the sea salt caramel puffel and the vanilla puffel--both were good, with the ice cream being creamy and the puffel (bubble waffle) nicely warm and soft. The only minor letdown was that the sea salt flavor didn't come through as much as expected. That said, the whole concept of pairing ice cream with a freshly made bubble waffle is pretty unique and enjoyable. Nevertheless it's on the pricy side - $32 for two puffels with single scoops of ice cream. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Sea Salted Caramel and Old Fashioned Vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

I would love to rate this place higher, but after visiting a few times over the years, the biggest issue has been the inconsistency. When they get it right, the cauldron puffle is easily a 5 star dessert. Unfortunately, we've also had visits where it was so overly sweet that we could barely finish half of it. Our go to flavor is cauldron, and to play it safe at this point, my husband and I always share a single puffle. Even then, it comes out to almost $17, which feels pretty steep. We first tried Cauldron about five years ago, and I honestly don't remember it being this expensive. That said, the shop itself is really neat. If you or someone in your group orders the original nitrogen ice cream, the entire place fills with fog, making for a fun and unique experience--especially for the kiddos!! My only other complaint is the customer service. I always make it a point to smile and greet employees, but the lady taking my order never smiled once and seemed like she didn't want to be there. It's a small thing, but for such a cool dessert place, a friendlier atmosphere would make a big difference. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - cauldron puffle! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Very disappointing experience. We stopped by on a Friday, and the place was completely empty. Despite that, we weren't greeted with so much as a "hello" or "welcome." The entire time, it felt like we were inconveniencing the two employees just by ordering ice cream. Both had poor attitudes, seemed annoyed to be there, and made the experience uncomfortable from start to finish. To make matters worse, the ice cream itself was subpar and didn't come close to making up for the lack of customer service. There are too many great ice cream shops with friendly staff to justify coming back here. I don't expect over-the-top service. Unfortunately, this place failed on both the service and the product. read more

The shop is conveniently located in the same complex as Sprout's. The shop is pretty small with a couple tables inside. It's really cool to see them make ice-cream real time with liquid nitrogen. We got the Earl Grey Lavender Puffle. The Earl Grey ice-cream is creamy and tastes good with mild hint of earl grey flavor with honey drizzled on top. However, the puffle is not good at all. It's soft, too dense and soggy. It's supposed to be crispy outside and light. The puffle wasn't freshly made and it is very disappointing. It was so bad that we ended up throwing it away. It's not cheap either - $15 for it. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Earl Grey Lavender Puffle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

I passed by Cauldron several times, but never got anything here. The EARL GREY LAVENDER always caught my eye. However I never got around to trying it. I finally made made it in... I can see why only the 3 *** ratings... First some info on Cauldron: "HANDCRAFTED ICE CREAMERY Originating from a modest Orange County garage in 2014, our journey has expanded across California and Texas, marking a thrilling adventure. Crafting small-batch, natural ice creams inspired by treasured family recipes, friends, and community defines Cauldron's passion. Our evolving quarterly flavors promise a continuous surprise for your taste buds! What makes Cauldron Ice Cream stand out? It's our revolutionary use of liquid nitrogen. Unlike traditional methods, this technique swiftly freezes our delectable creations, ensuring a velvety texture that dances on your palate. When you savor Cauldron Ice Cream, you're not just tasting a dessert but entering a world of magic. Come, delve into our unique creations, and experience the Cauldron difference--a taste adventure like no other!" - https://cauldronicecream.com/about/ I wasn't aware of the use of liquid nitrogen to create the Ice Cream. There are no samples. Each order is made from scratch. #NirtogenTreat: ~ SUN MOON & STARS - 2.5/5 The description says Creamy Milk Tea Ice Cream with notes of Jasmine, Oolong, and Green Tea. Umm... I didn't really taste any of it, more like little hints of Jasmine. At $11 for a medium (as of this review) there wasn't much flavor. The texture was good and the presentation was nice, that's about it. I still wish to try the EARL GREY LAVENDER. If there isn't a stark difference, then that trip will probably be my last visit... read more

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These ice creams were absolutely incredible! The flavors were rich, unique, and definitely memorable. I will say it leans toward the pricier side, but it makes sense considering they use liquid nitrogen to create each batch and it really adds to the experience and quality. I have to highlight the Milk and Cereal flavor because it was completely trippy how it tasted like milk.... andddd cereal... It genuinely tasted like I was eating a bowl of milk and cereal in ice cream form. It sounds simple, but the execution is weirdly good. If you're even remotely a fan of that classic combo, you have to try it for yourself read more

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Small batch ice cream in rose shape that crafted using liquid nitrogen and you can see how it made right in front of your eyes is what makes Cauldron Ice Cream stand out in compare with other competitors. The store is bright and quite spacious, with simple decoration and a few neon signs, aesthetic enough to snap a feel pictures and post on your ig. This is a self-serve type of ice cream store, I placed my order through a kiosk and just waiting to be call. Staff was friendly and my ice cream order was ready in 5 minutes. They have a solid menu with a few ice cream flavors and toppings. Also love that they offer puffle (bubble waffle) together with cup and cone, not a lot of ice cream store does that. Flavor wise, it does taste fresh and the ice cream have a very smooth texture but nothing to exceptional about it, I actually likes the puffle better than the ice cream itself. A little bit pricey but portion is pretty decent, definitely sharable with another person if you looking a for quick dessert after dinner. A great aesthetic spot to check out if you curios about how ice cream was made using liquid nitrogen. read more

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I was a missing a little of home and this place first opened in OC. It was popular when it first opened and I haven't heard much since. I really like their earth moon star flavor, but it was sold out. Earl Grey (5/5): Got this was churro puff. It was light and not too flavorful. Definitely great if I wanted something refreshing. It's pretty pricey for ice cream, but I rally enjoyed this. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Very disappointing experience. We came in on a Friday with three other families for a kid's birthday dessert outing and found the place completely empty. Despite that, the two employees (one male, one female) looked annoyed that we had interrupted them. There was no greeting, no "hello," nothing. The whole time it felt like we were inconveniencing them just by ordering. When the ice cream was ready, they would just toss it on the counter without saying a word. One of our orders was missing the Oreo topping, so we politely pointed it out. The female employee rolled her eyes, didn't say anything, grabbed the cup, added the Oreos, and tossed it back on the counter with zero acknowledgment. We spent nearly $200 and left feeling like we had bothered them simply by being customers. I'm not an ice cream connoisseur and am usually easy to please, but the attitude was so poor that it ruined the experience. I kinda feel bad for the owners, bc they have employees that are literally trying to sabotage their business with their poor attitudes. There are plenty of other ice cream places with friendly staff so we won't be back. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream offers small batch prepared ice cream crafted using liquid nitrogen and offers a wide array of unique flavors and desserts. Vegan Options Available (dole whip) Service: quick Ambiance: clean/overall pleasant read more

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Friend took me to get ice cream and we decided on Earl Grey Lavender. We wanted the Sun Moon & Stars but sadly it was sold out by the time we arrived! Wait time wasn't too long at all despite each one being made to order. The ice cream was sweet and creamy and the earl grey flavor was strong. I loved it but I think it may have been a little too sweet for my liking. Yes it's ice cream but I'm Asian and prefer my dessert not too sweet. A medium was the perfect size to share. I like how the ice cream came in a cute presentable rose shape. Nothing too special but the ice cream was decent and service was good. I'd return to try the unique flavors if I'm in the area and craving ice cream but I wouldn't go out of my way as it's a bit of a drive for me. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Earl Grey - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Smooth and creamy ice cream. Pricey but delicious. Came in on a Friday night. No one was in line. I ordered a scoop of the lavender earl grey with a drizzle of honey and my husband ordered the smores and added caramel. Both were delicious. Presentation was pretty. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Lavender earl grey - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sun Moon and Stars is probably my favorite flavor to get at Cauldron. It has a combination of Jasmine, Oolong, and Green tea. Not sure why over the past year, the sprinkles for this flavor is not offered as the default like it used to. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

We stopped by after dinner and had a great experience. I ordered the Dubai Pistachio crunch cream, and my husband got Vanilla with a bubble waffle and oreo. I really enjoyed the Dubai pistachio crunch. It wasn't too sweet, but was super creamy, and I was lucky enough to get the last one of the day. It was pretty busy when we went, so there was a bit of a wait, but nothing too bad. It is a slightly higher price. But, after watching the staff make everything from scratch and seeing the effort that goes into each order, the slightly higher price felt worth it. The inside is cute and has plenty of parking nearby. The staff were really friendly, which made the visit even better. read more

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This place still running for many years. I'm a chocolate girl so I was very happy to get the s'mores ice cream! Did not disappoint at all! Service was nice. A lot of seating when I went post dinner time on a Saturday. read more

Had a great time getting a sweet treat here with a friend! It wasn't busy when we arrived, but while we dining, a huge rush of people came in to order ice cream. The place had a small indoor with high and low table seatings. They've got a wide variety of flavors from classics to fusion flavors. The prices are somewhat steep with $9 for a small... The wait took about 10 minutes, it was so cool to see them use nitrogen for their ice cream making process. The ice cream rose designs are so aesthetic! I got the sun moon and stars, a cute blue hue with subtle notes of Asian tea flavors. Not too sweet, refreshing, and delicious. Would come here again if I was in the area! read more

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It turns out I haven't been here in six years! I ordered the old-fashioned vanilla that way I could share it with my husky dog. I came late on a Saturday night. It's great that they are open late! Especially for being a dessert spot. It was cool seeing them make it with the nitrogen And the steam coming out from the pot. The rose shape of the ice cream looks cool. My dog and I enjoyed it in the car before driving home. It's easy to order from the computer and pay, but I wasn't able to enter my email because I couldn't find the @ symbol. When I asked the girl she couldn't find it either. read more

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I first heard of this ice cream place from a school fundraiser, and I've been a couple of times since. Cauldron's ice cream is delicious, creamy, and served fairly quickly. read more

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I usually enjoy getting egg puffs but the egg puffs here are very dense waffles, not lightweight mochi waffles. I do not like dense pastries at all, it takes away from the flavor. It was impossible to finish the waffle for that reason. The ice cream flavors come in a nice variety, but it takes so long to get it prepared since they make the ice cream in nitrogen, made to order. If the ice cream has to be made on the spot just to make it smooth, I'd rather just go to Baskin Robbins. It was $14 for a nearly flavorless dessert that I ended up throwing away halfway through. The toppings are given on the side, not enough and too much of a hassle read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

This is our family's regular place to go! We go to this place as a special treat almost every month. Our family has been trying all kinds of different flavors. My kids favorite is earl grey lavender. I personally love their puff. I don't usually like eating ice cream because it is too sweet & too fatty, but I really enjoy theirs. It's just right to my preference. The owner gentleman is very nice. When kids are there, he talks to them, and explain things to them. It's a great place to go! read more

Wow ! All these years eating ice cream out of a box and finally a custom made ice cream place that makes it fresh , tasty , milky which makes you realize what you have been missing out on ! What an experience seeing the liquid nitrogen hissing away. Amazing flavors , great presentation , friendly staff and fulfillng experience! read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Cinnamon cauldron - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Food: We got the earl gray lavender flavor with original puffles. We got the ice cream regular hardness and it's very creamy and flavorful! The puffles is not chewy as expected like a mochi but it still tastes good. Would definitely want to come again and try more flavors! Service: the owner/staff is very welcoming and helpful. My friend wanted a softer texture so he made it that way and he also came and check out whether it's good for him and Ben offer to make it again if he'd like it a harder texture. Haven't seen people who enjoy the job and being so attentive for a long time! Ambiance: bright and casual. Good hangout place with friends! read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Earl Grey Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Final Thoughts: 3.4/5 This place has been around for as long as I can remember now and I've known of this place for years. Definitely haven't gone in over 5 years? I can remember going here once maybe. Now that I'm back here, I can kind of understand why. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it just wasn't spectacular. Kind of hard for me to describe it, but definitely a 3 star. Dessert: Earl Grey Lavendar Ice Cream: 3.9/5 Their ice cream was actually alright for what it was. Flavor wise, the lavender does come out and there is a subtle flavor of earl grey. Typically, earl grey tea has a very distinct flavor and I thought that it would overpower the lavender flavor. Doesn't seem like the case here though. Both were just very subtle. The flavoring appears to come from a powder flavoring item that I saw them adding to the mixture. For me, I feel like it does give a better flavor than a syrup perhaps, but the flavor is quite light. Seems more of that natural flavor and scent of lavender, which I like. The honey actually does contribute nicely with the flavor of lavender. That flavor combination is also such a classic. Something I don't really like though was the consistency of the honey drizzle on the ice cream. It freezes and becomes quite hard. The honey does soften and melt in your mouth, but the initial mouthfeel is now the best for me. For sweetness level, I believe it is too sweet for me. The ice cream itself already felt somewhat sweet and then the honey on top really just pushed it over the edge. The flavor of the honey is nice, but some adjustments to the sweetness would have done this one better for me. Bubble Waffle Cone: 3.9 The bubble waffle also...wasn't bad. Very crispy texture on the outside. The inside is soft. The flavor for the waffle is quite light. Does contribute nicely to the ice cream overall because it does add that additional component of flavor and texture. Something about the hot waffle with the ice cream just works really well for me too. Kind of upsetting we lost a bubble from behind the counter, but I digress. Aesthetics: Rose Carving They're very well known for being one of the first, if not the first, shop to carve their ice cream scoop into a rose. Aesthetic wise, I am here for it. The flower design just makes me happy even though it seems to be a very small detail. Menu: 90's Flavors Their menu is quite small and I feel like a lot of these flavors are what you would consider "basic" or perhaps just flavors from the 90's. Other's might consider these classic flavors...Honestly, there's nothing wrong with these flavors. They just need to be done and made super well. Nowadays, I've observed people leaning into the more into the mixing of flavors or different combinations and creating new flavors that currently follow the trends to get more customers coming in. I did see that they did have matcha, but it really isn't that special? Very interesting that it just doesn't catch my eye and it really wasn't even something that I considered getting even though I'm well into the matcha craze at the moment. --------- Quality: Churned fresh to order They seem to make it fresh to order. We ordered first and then we saw them churning it in the stand mixer with what looked like liquid nitrogen so that it was freeze quickly. Interesting concept that intrigues me, but there's something about that premade ice cream that melts differently in your mouth and has a different mouthfeel to it. Price: Fair...I think Their price is alright. For this entire cup, it was around $13-14. Hmm...that sounds like a fair price to me? That or perhaps it leans more on the expensive side. They seemed to have given a fair amount of ice cream though, so I'm not really complaining. T Service: Limited Honestly very limited interactions. They were there to greet us and ask us if we needed help with order or if we had questions about the menu. Nothing too significant though. We just ordered at the kiosk at the front and then they made it for us and served it up. Love the display looking that's happening. We really get to see them make it fresh in the stand mixer, which is nice. Ambiance: Cute little ice cream shop It's pretty small inside, but it kind of gives me 90's vibes again. There's some color, stools, tall bar tables, and regular tables. Of course, there's the counter taking most of the space. I like the amount of space around the shop though. Doesn't feel too crowded. Location/Parking: Will depend It's located on E Browkaw Road and Oakland Road. This shop is in an area that's pretty saturated with other restaurants and shops. That also translates to this space having quite a few parking spaces. Although, I don't know if it's optimal because it can still be difficult to find a space sometimes, it seems better than the other parking lot that's parallel to this plaza. Will definitely depend on the time and date of when you come. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Earl Grey Lavendar Ice Cream with a Bubble Waffle cone in a cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has unique flavors and you can see how the ice cream is being made. I like egg waffles and I like ice cream but I don't think they go well together. :p It was still pretty good. I wish the flavors were a bit stronger but the service was quick and the place was well maintained. I'd still go back to try more flavors. read more

Wanted ice cream late night & they were open Got the sun & moon & it tastes like green tea it was delicious read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

A random date night with my husband for dinner so obviously we had to get dessert. We yelped this place and it didn't disappoint. Not only are the ice creams cute, they're also good! We're going to bring the kids next time we come back. Haha! read more

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I order the Vietnamese Coffee shake. That's it. I know it is 2026 because it's 16 bucks base price. I would like the coffee flavor to be more intense, but it's still very good. I would love if there were a malt option. read more

Went on a Monday(Labor day) evening and the line wasn't as busy as before; Was able to order right away and decided to go with their new flavors of the month: Acai Berry with Churro Puffles! It was delicious and nice to always see how it's being made with liquid Nitrogen-- the staff was very attentive and gave out recommendations of ice cream flavors. Will be back for more. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Flavors of the month: Acai Berry with Churro Puffles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Have previously came frequently to this place and finally got a chance to come back. Honestly quite surprised it was still open after Covid. But I rlly couldn't find the sun moon and stars flavor anywhere else and it tastes just like i remembered. The ice cream has a gelato consistency but not as sticky. Service was fast and there were plenty of seats to sit. I guess down side is that there's only one tablet to order. You can also get pints of the flavors if you rlly wanna take it home. read more

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When we went to Cauldron Ice Cream it felt like the workers were really overworked. The lines were out the door and they didn't seem capable or trained enough to be left alone. We ordered and then were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait for some ice cream because a machine was acting up, so we understood and waited. After about 20 minutes we were told again it would be another 40 minutes, so we asked for a refund but nether worker knew how to do it. Hopefully we do get a refund, if not we'll have to contact the owner. Not the staffs fault at all, but this falls back on the owner and management for not training employees properly. The ice cream and cones looked delicious, but we ended up leaving with a sour taste in our mouth. read more

The service is amazing. The owner was very knowledgeable of his flavors & very sweet with recommending flavors tailored to my taste palette. The presentation of the ice cream was beautiful and it was delicious. I loved how the ice cream isn't overly sweet. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - Sun Moon & Stars Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

The ice cream is on the pricier side but the nitrogen method of making it and prepping leads to a super creamy treat. It has the consistency of Italian gelato but the creamy texture of a well blended milkshake. Their small is $7.99 and two scoops. We would have been fine with just one for my kid and husband so we had to take half of each one home and freeze it. The service was prompt and they take their time to prepare it and make their signature rose shape. It is in a busy shopping center but you eventually find parking. Inside, it looks like a chemist lab in a fun way. read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - StrawBaby - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

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We went there after a great Mediterranean dinner with friends and kids were excited to have icecream. However this place disappointed me as there was only one lady who was there to cater to you and she looked so tired. Also we barely got recommendations when we asked for one. Of course it was our first time and so wanted to ensure we get the best one. We ordered the cauldron shake, and also couple of ice creams but felt it was quite expensive compared to better ice creams I have had at other places. Not creamy and not very rich too. Just okayish read more

Ice cream was really good! Their chocolate tastes super rich and decadent. Melissa helped me with my order and she was so friendly & helpful. 2 stars because the wait was quite long due to staff seemingly overworked. Management should definitely be staffing more than 2 workers during the summer season when it's hot and busy. read more

Service was so so bad. She put the wrong price on the board and when we asked about it, she said that because we're getting a "specialty" flavor it costs $4 more so our total was $12 for one ice cream. She also then told us if we wanted cheaper then we should get the cheap flavors?? I was speechless after that experience. Will never come back here again. read more

I'm so out of it that I didn't even know we had a Cauldron Ice Cream in the South Bay area. I've only ever had it when I'm in Los Angeles with my family so it was a pleasant surprise when I was searching for desserts on Yelp and this place popped up. The shop is located in a plaza along with Homegoods and Ross so parking is abundant and free. The shop itself is inconspicuous as there's no giant neon sign flashing their name above the business so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled for it. My family and I came through on a Saturday night and we were the only ones there so we had ample time to look through the menu. They can take your order via the register or you use the self-order kiosk. I appreciated the staff's patience as my family took their time to think through and order what they want. Overall, the bubble waffle isn't as good as Eggettes and the ice cream was impressive to watch as they make it right in front of you. The flavor was lso okay, although nothing to brag about despite their different combinations available. read more

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After a late night dinner, we wanted something sweet and we stumbled upon Cauldron Ice Cream. As we waited in line, the super friendly and knowledgeable staff was helping the party in front of us. He was telling us all about how the ice creams are made, etc. Super helpful! It's so fun to watch the ice cream making process and I love the flower shape of the ice cream. We got sun moon and stars. I'm not usually big on tea flavors but this was really good! The small scoop was enough to satisfy the sweet tooth cravings, even when we shared. It was really smooth and creamy. Definitely a great option if you usually love tea flavors! Worth a visit if you're craving ice cream while in the area! read more

The most beautifully crafted rosettes ice cream petals I have ever seen! A trip to Cauldron ice cream truly feels like dessert and a show! Worth the price and the trip, at least once! read more

I love the ice cream here at the cauldron but when I came here the previous week, I was a bit disappointed. I normally get the cauldron ice cream. It's a mix of Oreo flavor and hints of cinnamon, topped with crushed Oreos. As you can see in the picture I took there was barely any crushed Oreos on top. I also looked back on the previous yelp review photos and noticed that my order did lack the usual amount of crushed Oreos :\ read more

Cauldron Ice Cream - The cauldron - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

I went here yesterday with my friend and I decided on getting the cauldron with caramel drizzle on top. I would say that the cauldron would be a 6/10 because it wasn't horrible but it wasn't great. It was definitely okay and left a weird taste in my mouth after. However, the place is really pretty and the workers are very nice. When we went it wasn't packed which was good so it wasn't a long wait for our icecream. The place had inside sitting, bright neon lights, and has room for you to walk in. I would give the place a 9/10 for decor, spaciousness, and providing a seating area. As for icecream I would say 6/10. read more

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