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Crispy Cones

3.5 (84 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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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.

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

BlackBerry/Vanilla Specialty Swirl
Karen W.

The soft serve is creamy and smooth but the cone was pretty bad. It was supposed to be the star of the show but it really just left me confused. Maybe we came during an off time so they weren't fresh, but the cone was neither hot nor crispy, or anything really. There were no redeeming qualities. It was just like biting into a stale, hard, and dense slice of white bread. There was some cinnamon sugar around it but it didn't really add much to it. After our first bite of the cone we were pretty appalled, and had to go in for a 2nd bite to make sure we weren't hallucinating how bad it was. Usually if food isn't amazing, it's at least average and edible but we actually threw our cone away.

Crispy cone
Michelle L.

Saw this place posted all over Instagram and tik tok so I decided to try it out. I was quite shocked at the prices of the items here. The crispy cone - what this place is known for - goes for $10. It is a unique product of the store but I wasn't expecting this price. I personally don't think this food item has very good value. The crispy cone altogether was large in portion size but the soft serve was nothing to write home about. It is less creamy than Costco soft serve for context (and you get less than Costco as well). The cone itself was tasty but nothing particularly special and I wish the cone would've been flakier. I think grabbing some ice cream and a churro at a local spot would be a delicious cheaper alternative. The toppings were just standard ice cream shop toppings. I felt like they did skimp a little bit on the toppings which can be seen in the photos. The employees were nice. It took a while for each item to be made probably because each crispy cone requires a lot of assembly. I do also wish that there was a space inside or outside to sit and enjoy the treat but it's more like a grab and go type of place. Overall, I didn't think the crispy cone and ice cream were good enough to justify the price. I don't think I would come back.

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Carrie P.

Decided to check out this fun and tasty looking ice cream shop today! We were greeted by friendly employees. Super clean space and had 2 of their cones! Both do delicious! Can't wait to go back and try more! The original cone tastes like a churro!!! So yummy!! We tried their monthly special banana berry fluff as well. Both were So good!

447 PM on a Tuesday
Mandy F.

Yum!!! Great location in beautiful downtown Carlsbad village - you can take a walk and stop by to get this beautiful delicacy. Join the app to order in advance because a line can pop up at any minute. My hubby and I enjoyed a day date and then came here for dessert. We ordered the Brownie Royale with a sugary crispy fluffy cone! It was a great treat to end the date. If you download their app, they'll randomly offer a complimentary special. :) Will def order in the future

Lucky charms and berry cheesecake
Maddie P.

Super tasty! SUPER messy. Got the lucky charm and berry cheese cake. Gals were very nice there

You've gotta try their Royal Sponge Cake Cone before it's gone!! ‍
Jericho G.

The cones are always fresh and the staff is consistently friendly! I've been here probably eight times now and haven't had a single complaint. Everything is made quickly, tastes amazing, and the vibe is always on point. The flavors are creative and fun without being over-the-top or too crazy -- there's something for everyone, and they actually nail the balance. Huge shoutout to Nathan (shift lead, I think!) for being such a genuinely kind person. He always keeps the atmosphere light and fun, greets me and my friends by name, and actually takes the time to have real conversations with us. That kind of warmth makes all the difference. Honestly, because of him alone, I can't recommend Crispy Cones enough. He's a big part of why we keep coming back.

Berry Cheesecake
Meg C.

I'm giving them 3 stars because of its location- it was so hard to get parking to get to this place. The line was long when we got there. The ice cream was delicious and the cone bread they used was my favorite. The staff are not as efficient as I would expect them to be - hence the long line. I would still go back for their ice cream if there's no line- because it's not something that I would line up for 45 minutes .

swirl
Fumie W.

so cool! you get a churro cone and get to choose filling, ice cream, and then toppings. would be a good dessert to share for those who have a big sweet tooth. no seating at the store

Toppings
Addy W.

Omg! Such a cute spot, right in the heart of the village. I went to the grand opening and was super excited to try them out. They didn't not disappoint. I got the sugar cone with cookie butter spread and devour the whole thing within minutes. It was delicious. The cone was soft and almost like a donut texture, and when you add the cookie butter blending perfectly together. They offer a variety of spreads like pb, Nutella, cookie butter as well as soft serve ice cream options. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the owner was a sweetheart. I will definitely be back to try other options.

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Ann V.

Welcome to the neighborhood Cripsy Cones (CC)! It was nice to see the owner and staff ready-to-go for this special occasion. They were all super friendly. Since it was my first time at CC, the staff behind the counter was very helpful when I had questions about the menu options. I was in-n-out. I looove the smooth and quick service. I enjoyed the celebratory vibes. My peanut butter cream in the oreo cone was sooo yummmy....made me say "Mmmmm... that hit the spot!". Thank you for a positive experience. Congrats!!

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Stella Jean's new seasonal flavors, Matcha Yuzu and Banana Turon, are seriously so good and 100%…read moreworth seeking out. I ended up going twice just for the Matcha Yuzu and got a scoop on a cone each time. It's such a great summer flavor, super refreshing with a nice citrus kick from the yuzu. The matcha isn't too in your face either, which I really liked! The Banana Turon was a little harder to track down since it kept selling out, but luckily a friend grabbed me two pints when it restocked and honestly it did not disappoint. Those caramelized turon crunch bits are so addictive, I could easily finish a whole pint by myself no problem. I also tried making a matcha float with the banana turon and the flavors worked together really well, highly recommend giving it a shot. The staff is always super friendly and the service is quick. There's also plenty of seating if you want to hang outside and enjoy the sun, or you can grab your scoop and take a stroll around Carlsbad. Either way you really can't go wrong!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Located in Carlsbad Cottages, you won't regret getting a sweet treat from Stella. There's public…read moreparking right between the cottages, or you can find street parking. It does get busy on the weekends, so plan accordingly. They have the best ice cream flavors that you can't always find, from Banana Turon Crunch and S'mores with activated charcoal (sounds weird, but it's so good), to Ube Pandesal Toffee, Ube, and vegan options like the Mango Sticky Rice. The staff is great, and the atmosphere is relaxing and inviting.

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Every time we have a family trip to Carlsbad this is a must stop for our family. It was our…read morefavorite yogurt and candy store. Last night, we encountered the rudest employee at your establishment and we won't be returning. My daughter was ahead of me and the rest of party was following. I walked into your employee yelling at her telling her she was closed and would not be serving her and that we needed to leave. I told her she was incredibly rude and would not talk to my daughter that way. My daughter was almost in tears and shocked that an adult would talk to her when she didn't do anything wrong. She had been so excited to come here all day. The couple that she was serving was mortified too hearing how rude she was. She was condescending and completely unprofessional. Not sure why you would hire an employee with these mannerisms. She had also said the same thing to a group that tried to come in before us. You were not closed and we had every right to be there. Your employee even had the customer she was helping shut the door on us...before you were closed.

This Candy Heaven is a fun little sweet shop located within walking distance of Carlsbad Beach…read more They offer a wide variety of treats, including truffles, toffee, nostalgic childhood candies, ice cream, freeze-dried sweets, jelly belly beans , and much more. The selection is impressive, and the prices are very reasonable. A great stop for anyone with a sweet tooth!

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Such a cute craft ice cream shop in South Oceanside. I have been here a few times and love it. The…read moreflavor profiles of the ice creams are unique and inventive while also paying homage to classics. The ice cream is house made and pasteurized. They have gluten free options too. You can choose between a cone, a cup or even some flavors are available in their adorable ice cream tacos! My first time there, I got "things & stuff" flavor which is peanut butter pretzel-y flavor in a cone! So good! The taste is unmatched and the quality ingredients are evident. Second time around I chose the "let them eat cake" flavor which is a birthday cake flavor. I loved it. Portable, fun, and definitely delicious. It was a warm day and did not melt all over the place because the ice cream was insulated in the taco "cone". The shop is clean, cute, and bright. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about the the flavors, ingredients and will help you if you have trouble deciding! Parking in this area can be a challenge, but at 3pm on a Monday, I found a spot. Definitely plan to walk a little bit if you come on the weekends, but that's part of the adventure!

Such a cute ice cream place with so many options!…read more Parking was full and the shop was busy when we stopped by. Street parking is advised for easy access. There was a line, but it's mostly due to customers sampling and having a great experience in trying different flavors. Guests are given golden sampling spoons which is very different from usual ice cream places! Limited and location exclusive flavors are posted on their website. Spring Fling is one of their seasonal flavors of matcha and lime. It was an enjoyable combo and not too overwhelming in lime flavor. Things+Stuff contains pretzel cream and peanut butter. The scoop itself contained a decent amount of mix ins. There are so many interesting flavors to try with locally sourced ingredients. I hope to stop by again!

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Who would have thought we would find super yummy shaved ice in Carlsbad?! As good as Hawaii! Not…read moretoo sweet and some great flavors! Finely shaved ice and syrup that wasn't too sweet. The macadamia nut ice cream had lots of macadamias and they were nice and crunchy. The coconut whip was super good! They had color changing spoons too! So fun! Lots of great goodies to shop for too! Found some cool gifts and snacks. They even sell poke! Quaint little place with outdoor seating only . Liked the open windows. Service was great. Young man was patient and answered questions and gave suggestions.

A slice of tropical heaven in Carlsbad!…read more I've been to my fair share of Hawaiian shaved ice spots on the mainland but nothing--and I mean nothing--comes close to the magic they serve up here. One word: DREAMSICLE. I don't know what kind of sorcery they're working with, but this flavor tastes like childhood joy and beachside sunsets blended into a cup. It's perfectly creamy, citrusy, nostalgic, and refreshing all at once. I am not in Carlsbad often, but I know that the next time I'm headed to San Diego I am going to stop by and try more of their creations. But what really makes Aloha Ice special isn't just the incredible flavors--it's the people. The staff here are absolute gems. I came with a group of 6, a few kids, and a few indecisive adults. The employees were so genuinely patient, kind, and enthusiastic through the whole thing. No eye rolls, no rush--just warm smiles and helpful suggestions. Everyone ended up ordering shaved ice that they loved! It's rare to find a place that nails both quality AND hospitality, but Aloha Ice does it effortlessly. Whether you're a local or just passing through Carlsbad, don't miss this spot. Pro tip: get the Dreamsicle. You can thank me later!

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