I'm really happy to see that the local business is doing so well! They only have a few options,…read morewhich means the lines move really fast. We tried their orange vanilla, strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate vanilla. Honestly, their small cone is big enough for two people! I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to visiting again soon.

While in downtown Pleasanton on a sunny afternoon we stopped by Meadowlark. There was a short line…read morebut the staff were attentive and kept it moving. The Diablo was delicious. A slushie with a scoop of vanilla. It was not too sweet and just tart enough. The large ice cream left me stuffed. Very reasonably priced.

Timeless flavors and blends Ultra high quality ingredients…read more Warm friendly team The hot tin roof is otherworldly good

I loved walking into this store. The decor felt nostalgic and warm, the staff was friendly and…read morehelpful, the ice cream was cold and sweet. Nothing like an ice cream cone in a cold night. I do not think I have been to a Loard's before but I have had Loard's ice cream elsewhere. This was a cool find while in Livermore. I got myself an ube and that was delicious. Texture is nice and creamy. Overall highly recommend for a nice ice cream cone while walking around downtown Livermore!

Had some food next door and was so excited to see Somi Somi in the same parking lot! Service is…read morequick but nothing compares to the waffle styled fish with filling! Young crew working there but very professional. Love it!

Somisomi is one of the few dessert places in this plaza that remains open past 8 pm on weekdays. I…read moreordered the matcha soft serve with red bean taiyaki. I've been to other locations and remember the taiyaki being warm and crispy. It was crispy, but not warm on the outside. The service was quick, and facility was spacious.

We were walking walking around in downtown Livermore and found Verace on Yelp. Located on S K…read moreStreet at 1st Street, it's right in the middle of downtown. When you walk in the first thing you'll notice is how open, bright, and clean this cafe is along with a friendly "ciao, welcome" from the owner. There were so many delicious gelato flavors to choose from but I ultimately went with the Amarena cherry flavor. It was so good and had the same sticky consistency of gelato I had in Italy. Turns out the owner is from Napoli, Italia! Many of the ingredients are from Italy. Their biscotti and lemon flavored were also great. I'll get those next time. In addition to coffee and espressos, they also offer Italian wines and beer. Can't wait to visit again!

Such a cute lovely little gelato spot, clean and welcoming…read more The double scoop in a cup was great, tried a super chocolate flavor (give me all the chocolate!!) and the "Versace" mix of pistachio and berry. Service was kind and quick Love that they put little cones on top of your cup so you can make BABY cones!

I should have looked at the reviews first. I should have known something was wrong when I waited 10…read moreminutes for someone to come from around back. The ice cream scooper that was used looked like a kids toy. You can tell from the photo that Im telling the truth. Not sure what happened to loards but this isnt what I grew up on. The ice cream (burgundy cherry) was freezer burned and tasted like bubble gum. Ill never ever go to this loardes again. Lesson learned.

My husband ordered a fudge-ana today to surprise me. He got there and the guy told him he didn't…read moreknow what that was even though it's on their menu. Then my husband pointed it out on the menu. Well they didn't have bananas. No big deal. There was 3 tiny scoops and maybe a pump of hot fudge which was gritty when I took a bite of it. We had just been to Utah's Loard's Ice Cream and their sundaes were piled high with fresh ingredients. Please do not waste your time or money on this shop. They should not sell products that are old and gritty. Maybe they should checkout other locations to see how it should be done!!! I had to give it one star because it wouldn't allow me post

It's a unique way to serve ice cream, I was impressed with how everything gets incorporated at the…read moreend of mixing the ingredients in I would assume a very cold surface

It says open at 5:30…read more Get there with my daughter at six, the lights are off. The door is unlocked. You walk in and they're told we need some time to set up please leave It's great when your child is crying because your team can't get there on time Be better at what you do or close forever go out of business

I was hanging out with my good friend and we wanted something to drink after our lunch date at…read moreMalatown. Upon scouring reviews, Junbi came recommended! I was immediately drawn to the guava matcha, as that is definitely a flavor that I've never had before, and I was very intrigued. It turned out to be the perfect refreshing choice on a warm March afternoon. The staff were friendly, and you can either order on the kiosks or with a staff member. We chose to order via the kiosks. Our drinks were made in what seemed like seconds. However, they were still extremely good quality and the guava puree was delicious. The matcha was excellent, and very smooth. I asked for light ice and they delivered. I did not get a chance to try my friend's drink but she said it was her new favorite tea shop, and that she would be back. I will also be back for sure, since I'm in the area relatively often. Junbi has a ton of unique drinks even for those who aren't matcha lovers, so you are bound to find a drink for your palate.

Came on a Sunday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. It was cute and decorated inside with a chic…read moremodern vibe. Employees were helpful in providing recommendations. The menu is extensive. I tried the salted caramel banana matcha latte with coconut milk. It was good! The banana wasn't too sweet and the matcha wasn't too overpowering. It was a good balance. I also had the salmon rice ball, which was fresh but ok. It tasted more like tuna. I'd come back to try other flavors.

Had a "on break" sign on the door for over 30 mins. Employee male walked past everyone with a bag…read moreof food and then proceeded to not serve anyone for 20 mins. I assume he ate in the back. There were about 10 of us waiting at one point. All of us eventually left.

My daughter treated me to an ice cream. I asked for a single scoop in a cup. The size I was given…read morewas more like a child size ( if that) I asked if this was a single scoop. She said yes and she'd add more if I'd like. My daughter got same (different flavor) hers was noticeable bigger. The girl then said " the ice cream was hard so I stopped) . So because the ice cream was hard she decided I only needed what I was given but charged for what I asked for! Love it! Won't be going back there.

I ordered a small vanilla cone, dipped in chocolate, which came out to about $4…read more The service was quick, and the cone was a good size for a "small." The vanilla soft serve was decent, but the texture was a bit icy, and it lacked the rich creaminess that I've had with other soft serves I prefer. The vanilla flavor also tasted a little artificial. The chocolate dip was nice, but it didn't have a very strong chocolate flavor and it cost an extra $1 which seems steep for a dip. It was a nice treat, but it doesn't quite measure up to the soft-serve I can get at the local dairy. It's an okay spot if you're nearby and in the mood for a classic fast-food style cone, but if you're looking for good quality, you might want to look elsewhere.

Walked in and was greeted by the friendly staff , I requested a large 1/2 and 1/2 vanilla and…read morechocolate soft ice cream cone! So looked forward to the cone. Ordered French fries and hamburger. Sat in the dining area and noticed how clean and nice the place is kept. No sodas available to the customers. I had soda water! Very reasonable price for the burger meal!

I finally got my son to try Loard's. He loved it! So glad to be able to share my favorite spot for…read moreice cream in this town.

My friends and I stuffed our faces with pizza and decided to walk it off to check out places around…read moredowntown. It was a very hot Saturday and we decided to cool off with some ice cream from Loard's. I have always been a fan since my childhood, butter brickle and peppermint ice cream are my go-to. I had never visited this location before. Walking in, the ambiance wasn't giving me the warm fuzzies like the other well-lit Loard's locations did. It's pretty dim with only one window emitting any light from outside. It still has it's pink and white interior, but it doesn't scream "ice cream shop." One thing that stood out to me was the menu. It appeared they might've updated several of their prices with the edits marked all over it. It just looks tacky, but I understand that making a new sign can be costly. Hopefully in the near future this could be given a nice facelift. We ordered a scoop of ube, a scoop of toasted almond, and a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Unfortunately you couldn't eat indoors so we stood outside the shop and hurried to eat the ice cream before it melted. Would I come back here again? Maybe, but I prefer the Castro Valley location more as it just gives more of the feels of an actual ice cream shop and it's got a pleasant vibe to it.