We love stopping in and trying the unique flavors we can't find other places. There's other plenty of seating. Service is friendly.

I love that this spot was conveniently located near our hotel when we were craving something sweet after a day of exploring. The shop itself is spacious, clean, and has a fun old school ice cream parlor vibe. The staff was friendly, and I was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portions were. I ordered a small Dippin' Dots and honestly felt like I got much more than expected for the size. It's definitely a great place to stop by for a quick dessert or to cool off on a warm day. I went with the Cookies & Cream flavor, which was good overall, but I was a little disappointed that there were barely any cookie pieces mixed in. The flavor was there, but I was hoping for more of the cookies and cream experience. My kids ordered the chocolate flavor and absolutely loved it, finishing every last bite. While it may not have been the best Dippin' Dots I've ever had, it definitely hit the spot and satisfied our ice cream craving. I'd stop by again when I'm in the area, especially for the generous portions and family friendly atmosphere read more

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The dippin dots are so delicious and the staff is so nice and funny. These dots are dippin read more

Dippin' Dots - Cotton candy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Dippin dots will always be a bowl of refreshing ice cream and nostalgia. This Dippin Dots is located on one of the busy streets in Cannery Row. There might be street parking here and there around this restaurant, but it may be difficult to snag. I liked the variety of flavors that Dippin Dots. They were not unique, but they were all a delectable bunch of flavors, like banana split, cookies and cream, etc. I ordered the cookie dough flavor, which tasted like a vanilla and cookie flavor. There were some pretty tough chunks of small cookie dough, which added some texture to it. It was smooth and a sweet, refreshing treat. I ordered the small size, which was $7, which sounds expensive but is the norm for ice cream these days. There were some seats available and although there were many customers, the service was quick. Be careful - the floors had ice cream on the stairs by the entrance, so I was careful to avoid that and not slip upon entering and exiting. read more

This place is awesome aside from the pricing. It's very overpriced for what you get a small is $7, medium is $9, large is $11. The flavors are great, but for the amount you get at that price point it's just not worth it. You'd be better off getting Marianne's ice cream at a cheaper price and it's top tier for a larger portion. The service is great and the ambiance is very dated. I wouldn't really recommend coming here unless you just want this for a nostalgic experience. The pricing is just too inflated. read more

Dippin' Dots - Cookies and cream / rainbow ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband discovered there was a Dippin' Dots storefront in Monterey prior to our visit here so we had to check it out! After our eventful day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium this was a nice treat for our family. The storefront was located not far from the aquarium and sure enough had plenty of flavors like you'd see in a normal ice cream shop. Two of our kids got Rainbow Ice & Cherry & Blue Razz Ice combined and our toddler birthday girl got the Frozetti Dough. Flavors were just as tasty and authentic to what you'd get at a Dippin' Dots stand. Pricing is comparable to what you'd see in theme parks too and worth it. Knocking off one star because this is not wheelchair or stroller friendly. Speaking as someone who was previously disabled and had our toddler in her stroller during our visit. There were at least 10+ steps so heads up to future customers. read more

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I meannn, it's Dippin' Dots right? If you're looking to just get your dippin' dots fix in, this place gets the job done. I've always loved that it's an actual store for dippin' dots. Howeverrrr, that's pretty much all there is to this store. Besides, the actual dippin' dots ice cream, the ambiance is pretty dark and dreary. While the art and decor on the walls are cool to look at, it does look pretty overdue for an upgrade. Even the chairs/tables look like they could use a refresh. It was silent when we got there, no one was really inside and no music was playing. I will say, the staff was quick to help once we came in so that was great. We were in and out in maybe 5 minutes. Price wise, your smallest dippin' dots scoop will go for $7 - a little pricey for ice cream in my opinion but I guess you're also paying for the dippin' dots specialty ice cream. I was also expecting more flavors available but they basically had the regular flavors you can get at mall kiosks with the addition of a new hawaiian flavor. They also offer Marianne's Ice Cream here if you'd rather have the classic ice cream experience. If you've never had dippin' dots before, definitely check it out and give it a try! My go-to is the banana split. It's a novelty unique experience you'll enjoy. Enjoy it at the store, or take it down to the beach. read more

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Stopped by here a few days ago. We poked our heads in that other ice cream place but the line was way to long. We happened across this place, so we stopped in. They have a good selection of Dip N Dot ice cream and a small selection of Marianne's ice cream. Oddly enough they didn't have chocolate, but we found something we each liked anyway. The decor on the walls are cute, but the walls could use a fresh coat of paint. The price is probably a third of the other ice cream place. No warm and fuzzy atmosphere, but if you want a sweet treat without the high price tag, this is your place. read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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One of my childhood memories of coming to Monterey are going to the aquarium, getting food at Bubba Gump and getting a snack at Dippin' Dots. I am so glad it is still here even after who knows how long. It's been a while since I had Dippin' Dots because the only real other place you can get them now seems to be at random outlet malls in a vending machine :/. I originally came on Saturday of President's weekend at 7:15pm. However, it was already closed even though Google and Yelp both said it would be open til 8pm. A bit disappointing considering this place was one that I wanted to check off with my boyfriend since he has NEVER tried it. I know shocking, how is that even possible? Anyways, we decided to give it another try after our day at the aquarium on Sunday afternoon and it was OPEN! The interior looks exactly like what I remember it to be some 15 years ago. It could be a bad thing or a good thing in people's eyes, but I considered it as a staple that people should try at least once even if it looks a little dated. There were maybe 10+ tables for those that would like to sit and enjoy their tasty treat. There are 3 sizes to choose from small ($6.75), medium ($8.75), and large ($11). Flavors available while I was there included: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint chip, rainbow, cookies n' cream, chocolate chip cookie dough, cotton candy, candy cane ice cream, banana split, rainbow ice, and Fozeti dough (not sure what that was). Besides Dippin' Dots, they also have Marianne's ice cream as well. We both got a small cup, I got half mint chip and half chocolate cookie dough and he got banana split. Eating these Dippin' Dots brings back so many happy memories and taste exactly how I remember it. The mint was what you expected it to be and the chocolate cookie dough was basically vanilla dots with cookie dough bits. The banana split, even before taking a bite, you can smell the aroma of the banana. He said it was the ice cream version of fruity pebbles except banana. I considered this a win in my book. FYI, the girl working said that you can choose up to two flavors per a cup. Considering there aren't many places that sell Dippin' Dots anymore, I would definitely recommend others give this place a try. I know if I am back in town, I would definitely be stopping by again! read more

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Typical dippin' dots store! Had all the options I wanted to have and three different sizes. The largest size was $11 which I think is a little pricey. I love dippin' dots and this place was right next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium! The service was quite fast, there was only one employee there when we came in and there were no other customers. The ambiance definitely gave off oldies vibes to me. Some of their chairs were dirty though. read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

This Dippin' Dots location is super awesome. I used to come here all the time whenever my friends and I went into Monterey for the day back in high school and the vibe inside is really nice, with cool historical stuff on the walls and good seating. The staff is almost always incredibly friendly and the selection of flavors is great. On top of that it's in a great location, being so close to other places to visit like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Lovers Point. Whenever I come through Monterey I almost always make sure to stop by. read more

Dippin' Dots - My order - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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We really love Dippin' Dots so we were super happy to see one next to the Starbucks when we were leaving the aquarium to walk back to the parking garage. $6 each for 3 regular dippin dots is really not bad and we will definitely be making this a tradition now ;) I am a banana split loyalist, but my daughter tried cookie dough and that was tasty too. Employees didn't seem very enthused or happy because they didn't smile or welcome us, (just asked "what do you want"?), but other than that my only small complaint was that the record player looked pretty gross upon walking in like it hadn't been cleaned in years. Still , for such a treat we left very happy. read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Yum! We love Dippin' Dots! Ecstatic it was located right on Cannery Row and it was open before we went to the Aquarium. I read lots of reviews saying the shop was closed during normal business hours, and that employees weren't the nicest. Not the case during my visit-- the two ladies were polite and did their job right. We ordered two mediums and a small, pricey at $7.50 & $5.50 each, but cryogenically freezing little bits of perfectly rotund ice cream dots is costly. Nostalgia of my youth and missing Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during the pandemic all at once! Alas, seems like Mint Chocolate has been replaced by plain mint with Oreo cookie pieces. Not the same without the chocolate ice cream dots. Good thing I also got half banana split. So good! For some reason, I thought the banana tasted like pineapple for a minute. Go in when it's open! Never know when they'll close early. Flavors available when I dropped by late September: Banana Split Mint Oreo Cookie Crunch Vanilla Chocolate Brownie Batter Cotton Candy Rainbow Ice (like popsicles) Chocolate chip cookie dough Cookies n Cream Oreo Birthday Cake *Note: I found prepackaged single serving containers at Candy World at the front of Old Fisherman's Wharf in case you need an even pricier Dippin' Dots fix (we got some again before leaving Monterey). read more

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Went here on the 14th of September with my date & it was delicious! We shared a banana split & still tastes like it from when McDonald's sold dippin dots (god I'm old ) haha good stuff! read more

I always forget that we have a Dippin' Dots in cannery row, Great spot to head after the aquarium, They have a variety of flavors they also sale marianne's ice cream ! the girls at the front are always very nice. I love the vintage decor , even tho it does look a bit on the older side lol Parking is tricky here because cannery row is always busy. But come November it's usually a ghost town in cannery row read more

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Was so excited to see that there was a dippin' dots store that had actual bowls and not the vending machine pack types. I got a large bowl of banana split. Tastes just like it does everywhere else you can buy dippin' dots. Pretty pricy at $10 but I think still better pricing than most amusement parks/tourist attractions. read more

Dippin' Dots - Large banana split $10 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

The service was great they were nice and the Dippin dots were great it was nice in there and was very clean and colorful this was an amazing place it was more expensive then the amusement parks but it still was big and was really good read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Right in the heart of Cannery Row, you can't miss this ice cream spot. Walk up some stairs, not too far from the Aquarium, and you'll see the counter serving nothing but Dippin' Dots. They do not serve regular ice cream here. Rather than focus on taste, I was trying to figure out how they make these Dippin' Dots. Is it dripped in liquid nitrogen? I later found out that they are indeed cryogenically produced this way. Crazy I tell ya. They have so many flavors and it was the first time (*gasp*) that I had tried this amazing concoction of frozen sweetness. This ice cream is not the velvety texture of your childhood, think more like cold and tasty melty bean bag beads ha ha. Samples of these ice cream beads are served in small plastic cups. Apparently there are 2,000 dots in a 5 oz cup. Decor is 50s themed and service is friendly. I don't recall how many flavors they have here but daughter was going crazy as their were flavors that she had never seen before! read more

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Bad customers service and tiny cones to top it off. lol. I'm still upset that I only got a half cone when I went. read more

Dippin' Dots - One of the tiniest most expensive scoops of mediocre ice cream I've ever bought. Literally a half scoop. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

hubby and I walked in and we got there small size of the banana split dippin dots to share. There was no way and it was really delicious.. only reason for three stars is because when we walked in all the girl workers were together around a table talking and the place looks really dirty which to me seemed really unprofessional. read more

Located near Monterey Bay Aquarium, parking is plentiful but not the easiest to find due to parking meters and payed parking lots. I order the cookie dough and birthday cake flavors. I really love the texture of dippin dots. With every bite the microscopic ice cream balls melt beautifully in your mouth. Overall dippin dots is a great place for some cute fun ice cream. I would definitely come back here. read more

Dippin' Dots - Cookie dough and birthday cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Dippin Dots is the most reliable place at Cannery Row. Located right across from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, I've been going to the Dippin Dots store since I was a toddler. And every single time, without fail, this place does not disappoint. This last visit I got a large cotton candy, and even though it was like $9, it felt worth it. It took me about 15 minutes to eat, and for the most part, even though it was a sunny day, the ice cream did NOT melt! read more

Dippin' Dots - Cotton candy large - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Dirty as hell. Tables are sticky and ground is littered. Staff isn't honoring any line order. Any tourist that wanted to cut the front of the line gets served. It's chaos in here read more

I love dippin dots it tastes exactly like the others which isn't a bad thing but there is other options like floats that were pretty good the staff was nice the only disappointment was how expensive it was. But the aura was pretty cool with all the dippin dots themed stuff but overall I would recommend it read more

I just feel like a lot of the times, the employees like totally KILL MY BUZZ. I come in regularly & it's just the vibes man. They're fucked up because nine times out of 10, you can totally tell the employees don't actually want to be there :/ read more

Decided to bring the kids here after going to the aquarium, what a huge mistake that was. The girl working there did not look like she wanted to be there. She pointed to 5 dip and dot flavors and rudely said that's all they have. When asked for a spare cup, she said they're running low on supplies. The place is depressing and looks like there's a live-in loft behind the store. read more

Dippin' Dots!! I love that Cannery Row has a Dippin' Dots store. I have been to Monterey and specifically Cannery Row many, many times however I never went into the Dippin' Dots store until just recently. I always walked by the store and wanted to try it and I am so glad that I finally went. This Dippin' Dots store has many flavors! In fact, I think there are more flavors here than the regular places that sell Dippin' Dots. I ordered the banana split and cookie dough but I liked the banana split flavor better. My favorite Dippin' Dots flavor will always be banana split. However, I think Dippin' Dots are a bit pricey and so that is why I am deducting one star. Anyway, if you are in Cannery Row and a fan of Dippin' Dots, I definitely recommend going to the Dippin' Dots store. It is worth it! I know I will definitely go back to the store the next time I go to Cannery Row in Monterey. Enjoy! Simona read more

Dippin' Dots - Half banana split and half cookie dough (Dippin' Dots) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

As we were walking down Cannery Row after visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we were immediately drawn by an actual Dippin' Dots location. Inside, it looks like an old ice cream parlor with old-styled posters and frames along the wall. They have a lot of flavors to choose from and even let you sample them too! I ended up with a small cup ($5) of half Strawberry Cheesecake and half Cookies & Cream flavors. I love Dippin' Dots because it doesn't melt as quick and you can easily eat it by the spoonful. Even the small size was a bit much for me, so definitely no need for a larger size. He also had the float ($6.50), which was in a medium cup filled with choice of soda pop. This was a great little walk down memory lane. P.S. They also serve Marianne's Ice Cream here --another yummy choice! read more

Dippin' Dots - Small Dippin' Dots with half Strawberry Cheesecake and half Cookies and Cream flavor. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Oh how I LOVE Dippin' Dots!!!!! I was a little bummed because the Dippin' Dots locations near where I live had closed down. At this point, we have been limited to enjoying these delightful treats while at theme parks or at local fairs. To my surprise while on a little road trip to Monterey Bay there was a Dippin' Dots store right there in all of its glory!!! Cannery Row seemed to be the happening spot in Monterey Bay. This was the perfect location for Dippin' Dots because it was easy to find. The exterior had simple decorations that didn't really catch the onlookers' attention. The interior had a strange layout with a lot of wasted space. It seemed like the store was larger than it really needed to be. However, I was there for ice cream so let's move on!!!! Since we visit theme parks often, I was in search of a flavor that you don't find too often. You don't travel 350 miles from home to get something that you have all of the time. I knew of a flavor called Rockin' Cherry that had Pop Rocks Candy mixed with the cherry ice cream. That's what I was determined to have! They really do pop in your mouth and it's a neat treat to enjoy. I had a large serving that brought back fond memories. It was delicious!!! What I love about Dippin' Dots is that the ice cream is presented in small beaded balls versus a hard, creamy texture. It melts the same as any other ice cream but it's a bit cleaner. They use a scooper to gently place the ice cream into a plastic bowl. If there is any excess, the ice cream just rolls back into the container instead of melting down the side of your cup. It's pure genius! Anyway, everyone was friendly and offered samples of different flavors. The ice cream is delicious and can be transformed into classic treats as well. You can get a sundae or a float just like any other ice cream parlor. It just won't be as creamy as you may be used to. I really love Dippin' Dots! The beaded ice cream is super cute and tastes like any other frozen desserts that you've had before. This store is also conveniently located just a few doors down from The Monterey Bay Aquarium. I can't wait to indulge in some more Rockin' Cherry Dippin' Dots when we return in the near future. read more

Dippin' Dots - Rockin' Cherry (with Pop Rocks Candy) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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Never open on time and closes early. Not like 5 minutes early, but half-hour early! Ridiculous! Tried going 3 days in a roll and couldn't get my daughter her Dippin Dots! read more

I jumped for joy when I found they had a Dippin' Dots store in this area. What is it about little dots of ice cream that makes them so enticing, LOL. My absolute favorite is banana split. Sooooo yummy! The service can be very inconstant but thankfully the product is always 100. This is definitely a novelty type of ice cream so it's not cheap. Cool ice cream spot. read more

Came on 6/28/21 they were open! They close at 5pm on a Monday. Standard 6 flavors of dippin dots. Pretty basic and older shop with labels hand written. The girl working was nice- they take Apple Pay. read more

The kids loves their ice cream. It is within walking distance to our hotel and everything else.

Flor was so nice with her recommendations and she was so lovely! Had an amazing trip down memory lane read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

What's not to love about dippin' dots! The location is convenient, steps away from the aquarium. The interior has cute diner vibes. They allow you to do halfsies, which is great if you can't decide which flavor to get. read more

Dippin' Dots - Cookies & cream, birthday cake, chocolate brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

This place is not for kids. They fill the cup to the rim, no lids, huge spoons letting it all spill out. Terrible service.

Only Dippin' Dots I know of left and I make the tedious drive to Monterey whenever I'm craving for some of this nitrogen, dry ice frozen delicious concoction of ice cream that should be served world wide instead of just Disneyland and theme parks or mall kiosks. It's seriously the best thing ever on Earth and everybody needs to try Dippin' Dots. It doesn't melt as quick as ice cream, but it still melts! It's basically a bunch of little dots that are freeze dried and sticks to your skin when you eat them. But then by the chemistry vested in your body, it turns into amazing ice cream like you wouldn't believe! Monterey is the only remaining location that I know of. Sadly, this place is sort of run down and it always smells like pee inside, but it shouldn't stop you from going. It's classic interior with even a juke box and so much pictures and different options you can get. The owner you can tell, she's that older meaner lady that doesn't seem to ever smile gives you what you want, charges you right away and let's you be on your way. Don't let her scare you. I mean, five stars on Yelp has got to mean something! (Ps. the floor is always sticky) The other employees are super sweet! If you've never tried, always ask for a free sample. They give free samples, so try all the flavors you possibly need or what! Plus, once you decided and you can't pick ONLY one, they let you MIX, half of one flavor half of another no matter what size you order either! That you don't get often, yay! They take credit and cash so that makes buying it so much easier. There's free Dippin' Dots pencils on the counter and they have lots of interior seating! Oh, I can't end raving about my love for this place for Dippin' Dots. Just you have to try it for yourself. A great combination is the banana spilt and the Smores. I love the Rainbow Ice with Cookies and Cream. Be adventurous, it's a great additional to Cannery Row! Prices are fair and reasonable! read more

Dippin' Dots - Half rainbow ice half cookies and cream with Oreos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Dippin' Dots? Eh, PASS! But, they're scoopin' MARIANNE's ICE CREAM, too?!? Now, THAT, I don't mind AT ALL! And, don't let the name trick you, there's ALSO ice cream sandwiches up those stairs! Those additional signs on the storefront were dropping subliminals on me and stopped me in my tracks. WHOA! The ice cream sammie tractor beam was just TOO strong to escape, especially when I'm thinkin' I NEED a lil power-up before hittin' The Monterey Aquarium! Who cares if it's "slightly" chilly & only 10am ;) Hey, no rollin' yur eyes family! Even the lass runnin' things looked a bit surprised she had customers. Didn't stop her from being super nice & patient with my questioning, though :) *ICE CREAM SANDWICH: Cookies are outsourced from Pacific Cookie Company from Santa Cruz and you have 6 choices. Even though, the young lass said they're delivered fresh daily, I proceeded with caution and went with the ever popular chocolate chip, hoping that would have the highest turnover, aka freshest. Marianne's is a Santa Cruz FAVE and of the 11 ice cream options, I chose Mud Pie. Turns out, this was a pretty good ice cream sammie! The cookies were surprisingly pretty soft and the ice cream was firm, yet creamy and tasty. The coffee flavor wasn't too overwhelming and a good amount of almonds & Oreo pieces were mixed in. Not much "squish out" here, sammie held its shape for the most part :) This was a pleasant surprise! Despite nothing being made here, they are serving a QUALITY ice cream sammie here! It was the perfect power-up to help charge through The Aquarium the rest of the day. I'd hit this again! read more

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This was my first experience with Dippin' Dots, and I probably would have never tried it if my friends did not point it out and recommend it. From what I'm told it is fairly unique to have a Dippin' Dots store like the one here on Cannery Row. Truth be told the small dots are not gentle on the tongue when you are trying to power through your cup quickly. Still it is a novelty, and a wonderfully unique experience. I'd be happy to have it again, but then again I think I enjoy normal ice cream more. There is plenty of seating in this large store, and it is kept clean for the amount of mess these little dots make. read more

Dippin' Dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Dipping dots!?! Yes please. The shop is on the main strip so you can't miss it. It has the 50s feel with juke box. Unfortunately it's only for employees to use. But a nice decor reminder of yesterday's. Customer service was great. They have dippin dots and regular ice cream to choose from. Blue raspberry dippin dots a must try flavor! We also tried their strawberry ice cream cone and that was equally delicious. read more

Dippin' Dots - Blue Raspberry dippin dots - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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