Came for the chicken stayed for the ice cream. A lot of this review is similar. The vibe is very ice cream shop and that's great. The staff worked their butts off but ultimately if felt like a third person or some better organization would help them out. But the reason we were here was ice cream and that was just kind of middle of the road. We didn't do all the fancy stuff and just for scoops so maybe we can try that next time (churros and ice cream looked bomb), but again the ice cream was just kind "meh".all the menu options they had were more interesting than something like baskin robbins but the ice cream was just one tick below in my opinion, and again not that it should be in the same category, but it wasn't as good as Roris. If I'm eating ice cream, I'd prefer to spend the extra and get the best. read more

Amazing customer service from Kayla. Her efficiency, friendliness, and knowledge about the flavors was great. Clean, colorful, and fun spot for a sweet treat on any occasion. It's people like Kayla who makes it worth the trip for a delicious treat. read more

Cool spot, friendly employee and very helpful. Came for the churrowich but they dont carry it any more unfortunately. I ordered a si for churro. Got 2 scoop ice cream cone of rocky road and exhausted parent. Glad I stopped by very quiet on a Tuesday evening. read more

Dave’s Drip House - Rocky road and exhausted parent on chocolate dipped cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Got food poisoning from their milkshake. It seemed like their milk was expired or something. They also may have made the milkshake too early because I ordered it 15 minutes ahead and by the time I got it, it was complete liquid. I just had to throw up. As for the chicken, the bread needs to get upgraded. It is so thick and has absolute no flavor and completely stale. Maybe hawaiian buns would be a better option. Chicken itself is also meh, it has potential but it's just meh. Also, please don't just put pickles on the fries, not everyone wants the pickles or the juice soaked into the fries. Churros were a nightmare. It was burnt and tasteless. I won't be returning unfortunately. read more

SOOO REFRESHING!! I had never tried the Dubai chocolate until now. The strawberries were so fresh, juicy and big. I am not a fan of a lot of sweets but Dave was so helpful and served me a lite version and it was amazing!!! Thank you Dave for always bringing the best treats to SB. read more

Dave’s Drip House - Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I visited Dave's Drip House twice within a two-week period, both on Saturday evenings around 8:00 PM (including Valentine's Day). On both occasions, there was only one employee managing the entire operation--taking orders, preparing desserts, and assisting customers. There were several customers waiting in line and for their food, which understandably created delays. While the employee handled the situation professionally, it seemed unreasonable to expect one person to manage a busy dessert shop alone during peak weekend hours. For the well-being of staff and to maintain efficient service, I believe scheduling at least two employees during high-traffic times, especially on weekends, would be beneficial. read more

This place deserves all the love, I wish more people knew about it! The desserts are absolutely delicious and the decor here is so cute from the ice cream sandwich swing to the gumball machine. The staff are all super friendly too and always willing to help you decide your new favorite ice cream flavor. For desserts, I'd recommend the chamoy gushers and the churro funnel cake - but no matter what you pick, you can't go wrong with these sweet treats! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great ice cream shop! The staff is super friendly. There are tons of options for your sweet tooth cravings. From multiple ice cream flavors to waffle cones. Cookies, ice cream sundaes, and toppings! The shop is spacious and clean. There is plenty of parking because it is in a shopping center. read more

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When I went into Dave's Drip House, I was greeted by the friendly employees who explained to me the different sizes, different toppings available, and they were really patient while offering me a variety of taste tests of the different flavors. The inside of the place if very Instagram-able: the sprinkle lights on the ceiling, the ice cream sandwich swing, the neon sign wall, and the floors were very decorative. I felt like I was immersed in the theme of the ice cream shop when I walked in. The music was playing at a perfect volume. Dave himself was there, which was really exciting. Would say this place is perfect for all age groups, including young kids who would enjoy the swing/decor. read more

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Went and tried this place tonight and had a great experience! We got 3 scoops all together and funnel fries. The employee was incredibly friendly and everything we ordered was fantastic. We will be back when in the area! read more

A unique concept and I wish them success. I tried their Mando & Pineapple Dole Whip in a mixed swirl, and my friend tried the Colossal Swirl (with strawberry ice cream, Oreos, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch). Although the 16oz Dole Whip serving was large, it was not Coastal Cones in Ventura or Disneyland where it's creamy and "whipped" like. It was much more like a frozen soft serve sorbet. It was not a light creamy yellow color as I thought it'd be given their Disney logo advertisement. Tasty but didn't hit the spot. Hopefully they fix that! As for the Colossal Swirl my friend got. It was very tasty. Not sure if worth the $10 as others mentioned the whole Thrift ice cream use, but the concept of Mcflurrifying anything of your choice is appealing as it was pretty damn delicious. I liked it even more than their Dole whip. tldr; trendy new dessert spot to try with instagrammable decor read more

Dave’s Drip House - Mango & Pineapple Whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

First off, I want to state that I ordered the pineapple dole whip, not the ice cream. I noticed that they serve Thrifty ice cream, which there is nothing wrong with that brand, but that is the same brand from Rite Aid that's super cheap. This place is fun for the aesthetic, but to be honest I'd rather spend $5 a scoop at an artisanal ice cream spot in town. Which is why.... I ordered the pineapple dole whip! It was really good and refreshing, and l added the tajin topping that made it even better! If I were to compare this to Disneyland's dole whip, it is a very dense soft serve. Almost has the consistency of a gelato sorbet. It was still really good! Super cute interior and a fun place for families. read more

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Dave's Drip has easily become one of our new favorite spots! The chicken sandwich combo is what we usually get. The sandwich is simple but has great taste! You also get a heaping side of crinkle cut fries that are perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection. Our go to dessert is the churros and cream--SO good! The service has always been great and their staff is very friendly and helpful with giving recommendations. The place is brightly lit and has lots of cute picture worthy decorations. 10/10 recommend! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Churros and cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I've been here a few times now, and while they have a fun variety of desserts--dole whip, funnel cakes, and even more deep-fried options --I have to admit, my experiences with the ice cream have been inconsistent enough that I'm not sure I'd return. The menu is definitely tempting, and the dole whip and other treats I've tried have been pretty good, but every time I've gone for ice cream, there's been an issue. On a couple of occasions, the waffle cone was stale, and the ice cream had that distinct "freezer burn" taste. It's such a bummer because I'd love for Dave's to be my go to dessert spot but unfortunately that's not the case. I can attest to the dole whip and deep fried Oreos! They're super yummy! read more

July is National Ice Cream Month! It's no surprise given that it reaches its highest peak consumption during this month--blame it on the summer weather! Even more interesting, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month wayyy back in 1984. They knew what was up and delicious back in the day. After hearing about its popularity, I finally ventured into Dave's Drip House. Yep, same Dave who brought us Dave's Dogs across the parking lot. He's obviously still a kid at heart and shares his love for these All American foods with us. Upon entering the parlor, you are transported into a miniature ice cream cone. Swirled vanilla with pink raspberry on the glossy floor, and a rainbow of LED sprinkles on the ceiling. Take a ride on the Neapolitan Sandwich swing for that ice cream selfie, or pick up the Pepto-Bismol pink pay phone to call the Tooth Fairy via speed dial. You may need both of those after this trip--along with some Lactaid. In all honesty, I didn't particularly come here for the ice cream. Instead I had my eyes set on a funnel cake without the need to visit a carnival. Dave has an entire menu of funnel cakes with specialty toppings and names. As a chocolate phene, I shared the Chocolate Lovers Funnel Cake. Who doesn't love a scoop of cold ice cream with fluffy whipped cream, powdered sugar AND chocolate syrup?! Of course, they have an entire freezer with an assortment of ice creams behind glass. Tastes encouraged by the friendly staff. Have it your way in a cup, sugar cone, waffle cone or between cookies. Don't pass up the Mexican Conchas stuffed with various fillings! And heck, if you are creative, you can also add cereal on top or simply enjoy this breakfast basic with milk. So much childhood to relive here!!! read more

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Dave's Drip House.... I am a fan! I have been waiting many nights for Dave to open this location and the wait was worth it! My girlfriend Imo and I decided to pop in for some late night treats and they were delicious! We first walked in and were obsessed with the aesthetic! This was such an amazing vibe and looked amazing. The service was pretty great too! We popped in towards closing and the staff were still polite and answered any questions we had. We got a couple items to share and we're in sweets heaven! We ordered the Vampiro and the Funnel Cake Fries... And Dave's you delivered! The Funnel Cake Fries were amazing and they had a lot of sauce options to dip them in as well. The Vampiro was fantastic and definitely for those Chamoy and Tajin fans out there. Overall we loved the items, but wished the Vampiro had a smaller size option and just a little less Chamoy as it over powered a lot of the flavor. If you haven't swung by Dave's Drip House I highly recommend it! They have so many amazing treats and I cannot wait to head back and try more. Be sure to come with friends and family so you can sample all the fantastic items! read more

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I'll let the picture below do most of the talking. This banana spilt was created with our choice of three different flavored ice creams. We decided to let our server pick the toppings. It was fun to eat and delicious :-). If you love funnel cakes this place is a must with many different funnel cake concoctions. They specialize in cereal as well, letting your imagination run wild with ice cream creations. A fun, creative genius did the decor as it is a cheerful colorful space. Don't miss swinging on the ice cream sandwich!!!! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Favorite ice cream shop in town! My daughter and I come here often as a special treat. She likes the rainbow sherbert w rainbow sprinkles and I usually get a cone with Cookie Monster or cotton candy. Great, fun spot and kiddo friendly as well! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Cookie Monster ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

It's hard to find a place that has the pineapple dole whip. Disneyland is far so might as well come here to enjoy it. The mango dole whip is also good and highly recommended. When we asked the staff about the dole whip, they did inform us they rotate flavors, so I do recommend calling ahead to see if they have your flavor. Even though gummy bears dont match with the pineapple dole whipped flavor, their gummy bears are good! The gummies are soft, chewy and flavorful. They have cute decorations like the icecream sandwich swing, old school phones, so its a cute date place too. read more

Dave’s Drip House - Wtf!!! Hole in the middle because they didn't fill it correctly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've waited years for this place to open! Totally worth the wait, its so much more than an ice cream shop. When you walk in its nice and bright with lots of fun decorations. They even have a swing ice cream sandwich! They have a great ice cream section along with every topping you can think of, but what really got me was the funnel cakes! I LOVE funnel cakes but normally can only get them twice a year at fiestas and 4th of July but now I can go here to get them anytime! Side note they are now offering funnel fries which are super amazing! Easy parking and a few tables and chairs inside but when summer hits they also have sitting outside. Great treat for the whole family read more

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The service was amazing! Churro fries 5/5 Funnel cake 5/5 Ice cream 5/5 Potato swirl 5/5 Fried Oreos 5/5 Such a cute place for a date! * Everything is fresh so plan ahead for churros, funeral cake, or fried Oreos. read more

Dave (the owner) has done an amazing job with Dave's Dogs and I knew this place would be just as amazing. This place is nestled in the new food court area at the Turnpike shopping center with plenty of parking and outdoor seating. When I walked in, I was blown away by the fun decor! There is a swing shaped like an ice cream sandwich, neon light wall, pink phones, and plenty of other photo opportunities. My kids got the kid size ice cream bowls and topped each scoop off with a fun topping. I appreciate the kid size portions and that each scoop comes with a topping. The topping selection is extensive and includes sprinkles, candy, nuts, a variety of cereals and plenty more. My husband and I ordered a funnel cake and topped it off with strawberry compote and cookies n cream ice cream. Oh man! I no longer have to wait until summer fairs or the circus to come to town because these are legit! I would highly recommend. I plan on coming back and having an ice cream sandwich because those cookies looked amazing. Just a fun place to go and take the family for a special treat read more

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The ice cream is awesome! But the poor guy was alone on a Saturday afternoon! Send him some help! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Funnel cakes used to be something I could only indulge in at a local fair or theme park until now! What perfect spot for cheat day or when you need something sweet that is sure to cheer you up! Sweet funnel cake topped with goodies and a scoop of ice cream is sure to get rid of that sweet tooth! I have to say that we had a great time although the funnel cake was a bit well done making it crunchy as opposed to the doughy funnel cakes I'm used to having. Everything else was perfect! read more

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Loved the food here such an amazing experience the workers there are always trying their hardest love to see it ! Shoutout to the fryer Devontae. read more

Dave's Drip House is located conveniently off Hollister Ave between Goleta and Santa Barbara in a little shopping area with plenty of free parking. They have Oreo churros, funnel cakes, pizza pretzels, regular pretzels, deep fried Oreos, ice cream where you can make banana splits, milkshakes, whatever your creativity comes up with, and sooo much more! They had a HUGE selection of toppings. This is a perfect summer treat!! I love the amount of delicious options Dave's Drip house has. Everyone will find something perfect for them here! If you're unsure on which flavor to get, just ask for a mini sample spoon. Don't forget the cherry!! I had the Cotton Candy and Kitty Kitty Bang Bang sundae with mini M&Ms, marshmallows, and sprinkles with a cherry on top :) All the toppings were FRESH, unlike other places and the ice cream was absolutely delectable. I also want to mention the MULTIPLE photo opportunities within the establishment; from an ice cream sandwich swing, to a giant neon sign to other cute little props. Outside there are tables and even a nice little fire pit area to enjoy your treat at. I highly recommend Dave's Drip House for everyone looking to brighten up their day! read more

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Have a Dog at Dave's then walk over to Dave's drip house for some frozen yogurt. Great service great patio area under the shade or sunshine to enjoy. read more

We hired Dave's ice cream truck for our wedding anniversary party two weeks ago and it was a wonderful experience. All our guests loved the ice cream and the service. Dave himself came with two other staff members. They were all wonderful. Booking them was so easy too! Dave's wife Cynthia coordinated the booking and was so friendly and prompt. We recommend them highly! read more

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Dave's drip house has always been good until now. That service is amazing and everyone is so nice and helpful, but their food has been at a constant decline. Their Hot chicken has been dry and has had a rubbery texture lately, like if it's been out for a while. Their Dubai berry cup was delicious the first time i tried it when they use to handmake the pistachio cream. They now use a weird tasting pistachio cream, it taste like mint and medicine and has this neon green color to it. read more

I'm so excited that this place is finally open! My roller derby team and I love visiting Dave's Dogs and we're so excited to have the Drip House as a post practice hang. It's going to be amazing in the summer time after practice in the heat! We decided to stop by the other night after practice right before they closed. The staff were super friendly and accommodating and didn't seem to mind the rush of people at all. The interior design is so cute and very Instagramable. I ordered a banana split which came with three scoops of ice cream and two toppings. I selected the traditional vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. For my toppings I chose rainbow sprinkles and cookie dough bites. They also included whipped cream and cherries. It did not disappoint and definitely hit the spot! I can't wait to go back again and try their funnel cakes! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Staff was very welcoming, super sweet, the person made us try several flavors which was great was my kids ! Everything was delicious and the decor is definitely a show stopper ! So cute! read more

Awesome ice cream, funnel cake, pineapple soft serve and more! This place rocks! You have to try this place. You must see the inside of this place. read more

Dave’s Drip House - Funnel Fries. Soo Yummy! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Dave does it again! I'm so glad to see that he is finally open! Dave's Drip House is the new spot to take your family and kids for a yummy dessert! The ice cream choices are great, tons of toppings, the best thing I think they have on the menu is the funnel cake. We ate it so fast I didn't even get a picture! He did a great job designing the interior. From the swinging ice cream bar to the cute selfie wall with neon lights! The servers seemed like they were still getting the hang of business being open so no problem! Dave was in the back making the funnel cake and keeping things moving. We'll for sure be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Cute ice cream place! The swing is such a cute photo prop! Nothing really special about the ice cream but overall was a nice experience. If you're a Disneyland dole whip fan I'd pass on their dole whip here. You will be disappointed. read more

Cute environment, went with my little brother and he loved the ice cream sandwich swing. I got half butter pecan, half pineapple coconut with coconut shavings (butter pecan was delicious and my personal fav). They also had color changing spoons based on temperature which was really cool. If you want to support a small business and you're in the mood for ice cream, this is the place to go to! read more

This review is mainly for the Deep Fried Oreos (they are 5 stars)... If you get anything? Get these! My only regret is not getting 2 orders! Not sure if they're always made to order but mine were and they were SO amazing. The perfect texture. I'm obsessed. The ice cream ordered lacked flavor so I can't give 5 stars. I hope this place stays around for a while! I don't know anywhere in SB or Goleta that has such fun treats! read more

Dave’s Drip House - Deep fried Oreos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Funnel cake is decadent. Shakes are amazing. Ice cream is good. Service is great. Dave is the best.

They did a fantastic job with the decor. We especially loved the ice cream sandwich swing. Also excellent collection of cereal and other toppings (1st one is free). But for the price you're paying, you should expect better quality ice cream. Certainly not McConnell's. read more

The ambiance of the place is nice and gives off an ice cream shop theme, employees and friendly, I ordered a banana split and you can customize your own or get one of the combinations they have. I also got the fried Oreos that were really good and warm, they were topped with powdered sugar. read more

We stopped in last night to try out this new ice cream spot and it was pretty good! It was busy but they kept the line moving, ice cream appeared to be thrifty brand which is good but pretty basic- however they also make funnel cakes and cookies, cereal toppings etc to give it a unique spin. My husband and I both got pineapple and mango soft serve/dolewhip. It was good! I really love the interior they made it really cool and great for photo ops. I'm sure this will be a big hit with the SMHS crowd for sure! Lots of fun treats to try, I will definitely come back and bring my kids in. read more