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    Crispy Cones

    3.5 (121 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Monica H.

    I didn't get a cone, but I saw them making them. They're fresh and smelled delicious.

    Rachael A.

    This is such a cool idea! The service was great, the young man and woman working the counter were so friendly and working so hard. Was nice to be able to order yourself on the touch screen, which is what we did. But looked like you could also order through the counter. So cool to be able to watch them make your cone, very creative. I would go back just for the experience but personally, wasn't a HUGE fan of the actual crispy cone. It wasn't crispy or crunchy like i was expecting, more of a funnel cake type texture. The ice cream was pretty good.

    Michelle O.

    2.5 stars I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. So I took my mom here and it was a big miss for all of us. I don't think this place is for me. It's just regular soft serve ice cream. The big thing is their cones. Which were ok. You pay extra for add on's. Which is ok. But you can count how many bananas and strawberries you got. Which is crazy. The ordering is very confusing. And that's why the line is out the door. Everyone is waiting to put their own order in, which takes forever. Especially if you've never been here before. And I found it to be very confusing. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back.

    Vanilla with cheesecake and Kit Kat bites
    Sarah G.

    Crispy Cone was the perfect treat! We stopped by on a Friday night, and even though it was busy, the staff kept things moving and the line went faster than I expected. The cone itself was great, the sugar dough was SO GOOD... The soft serve was delicious and paired perfectly with it. Heads up, this place gets busy during the summer. You can walk in and see the staff working hard and doing their best to keep things moving, so a little patience goes a long way! My only suggestion would be to add a few more topping options. Other than that, we had a great experience and will definitely be back.

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    Jane A.

    SOFT SERVE IN A CRONUT (3 stars) - TREAT: ok - PRICE: meh - SERVICE: great - AMBIANCE: small like a shoebox (nowhere to sit) I was so pumped to come here only to have much higher expectations than the reality of it. Was it worth the drive to Carlsbad from San Diego while these gas prices are ridiculously, no. If in the area is it worth getting in line for, yes. COCOA BERRY ($10) - Nutella Drizzle, Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream, Nutella Spread, Traditional Cone. I asked for light Nutella drizzle because normal can be too much. Vanilla Ice Cream is actually soft server. The "crispy cone" is a cronut with a hallow middle, and the strawberries were bright red but not very sweet. The hype of excitement dwindled down when I saw what this really was... cronut filled with soft serve. The cone aka crunot wasn't crispy as you imagine a typical waffle cone crispy is... it was like a crunch donut. They filled the walls of the cronut with Nutella and then start piping it with soft server and place strawberries and drizzle chocolate on top. I enjoyed my cold treat on a hot day and didn't complain. AND felt the 780 calories wasn't worth it. Until the next review....

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    Soly Z.

    What a unique dessert experience in Carlsbad ! Service was quick, considering how long the line was. You place your order at the kiosk and wait near the entrance for your name to be called. The soft serve is delicious and complements the sugared dough cone perfectly. It gets a little drippy and can be a challenge to eat, but the plastic cup it's served in helps catch escaped toppings and melted soft serve that drips out of the bottom of the baked cone. Unfortunately, there isn't seating, aside for a bench in front, and this really is a treat that is best enjoyed while sitting down (especially since it can be quite messy!). While it is a bit pricey, I think the quality and quantity aligns with the price point of the novelty dessert, considering the location of the shop as well.

    Salted caramel and vanilla swirl
    Trevor T.

    Went here after going to Gonzo and the line wasn't too bad compared to other ice cream places in Carlsbad. Very clean and bright inside and everyone was patient which is important. Friend ordered the salted caramel and vanilla swirl and it was massive. Everyone said the cone was the star of the show and wanted more cone. Walked to the beach afterwards and made for a perfect evening out.

    Toby P.

    My first time here was when it first opened. The line was out the door but moved pretty quickly. I ordered from the girl at the counter and she was helpful and answered all my questions. I proceeded down the line and watched the process. It was fun watching them make the pastry cones and then roll them in sugar. I got the cookie butter spread pastry cone. It had a lot of flavor and was so filling I could barely finish it. Parking can be a challenge but it depends on when you go. Otherwise, it's a nice dessert spot anytime!

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    Marcia P.

    Waited in line... and it was worth the wait. Don't let the "soft serve" fool you- it is a thick and rich ice cream, almost custard like. I got the chocolate Dubai cone and it was so good, that I came back the next day for one. Cones are made right before your eyes. A yummy croissant style cone with crystallized sugars on the outside. They then shmear the inside with sauce, dip the cone top in crunchy Dubai topping, then fill the cone with ice cream. Top that with pistachios, drizzled chocolate syrup and Dubai sauce. Yummy!

    Just the cone!  Delish!!
    Tracey F.

    I waited a long time to try this place! I wanted to really taste the cone so I ordered a cone with cookie butter melted inside-delish! Loved the Sugar pastry which is warm and shaped like a. Ice cream cone. It tasted like a sugar croissant. Loved it! Bring your family and friends!! No line during the week days!

    Rakhi B.

    Ambiance..cute place and tou can watch them make the cones in front of you. You walk in advance thr menu is on back wall on TV or they have aome on cashier Seevice..friendly and fast Food..amazing idea..so many choices and a little confusing. They have 2 diff cones..one special and regular..choose the spread..the ice cream flavor..toppings and sauce too. The cone was so soft and not hard..easy to pull apart. The ice cream was soft and not too sweet. Big enough to share.

    Javier B.

    Soft served ice cream North county Carlsbad By the beach (walking distance) Street parking Amex accepted One restroom inside Grab and go No seating area Flavor of the month Customize your own

    Thoa N.

    Crispy Cones People might come here out of curiosity, but it may be difficult to turn first-time visitors into regular customers. The ice cream is quite sweet, so I personally wouldn't be able to eat it often because it's a bit too sweet for my taste. As for the ice cream and cone, the price is somewhat high compared to the general market. I understand that the beach location may be the reason for the higher prices. The shop is beautiful, clean, and not very big. All the staff are very sweet and friendly to customers. Parking can be a bit difficult since it's located near the beach. Food: 1/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5

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