Fugu Taiyaki

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Went for the first time today. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner! Make sure you pay attention to the menus as the rolled are different from scooped ice cream. It was so delicious and the service is great. My friend got regular cookies and cream, and I got rolled Hershey's, which was the perfect amount of chocolate with a chocolate drizzle, pocky sticks and a chunk of Hershey's bar. They pour the cream onto a super cold surface. Mix it up and then roll it. So fresh! read more

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Mitzy M.

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Unfortunately, for us Fugu Taiyaki ice cream didn't live up to the hype. We ordered the rolled oreo ice cream with chocolate drizzle and their rolled coconut ice cream with toppings. The oreo ice cream tasted like an old bucket oreo ice cream from rite-aid and the coconut ice cream, no comment.. we had to throw these away right after taking a few bites. The place is dirty and the service is meh. We are definitely not coming back anytime soon. read more

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Katherine J.

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A must if you are in Oceanside! Make sure to try their taro and horchata ice cream. My kids loved the Taiyaki with Nutella as well. The staff were very friendly and personable. We'll definitely be back! read more

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KayAnna S.

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Love having a Taiyaki option so close to home, but it's dangerous too because of how good it is! While I do love what I typically order, I have tried a few things that I haven't particularly enjoyed here, but again it's never something I would order in the first place. For example their vanilla ice cream tastes a little watery, but there are just too many interesting flavors for me to try that I wouldn't even think of vanilla. To each their own! At my most recent visit, I ordered the green tea ice cream with a custard filled Taiyaki. My friend ordered the vanilla ice cream with the red bean Taiyaki. We tried to order a Nutella filled Taiyaki by itself on the side, but they confused my order with wanting Nutella instead of custard, so I ended up with just Nutella. Overall my green tea ice cream was absolutely fantastic. Hands down would order this everytime. The Nutella taiyaki was delicious too, but would love to try the custard one in the future. My friend and I didn't like their vanilla ice cream (as described above), but their red bean Taiyaki was perfect. Make sure to come here for a sweet treat pick me up and clarify your order better than I did! read more

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Lillian J.

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Cute place. Service was average. It was a little wait for only 1 order in front of us. The place is small and quite warm. The ice cream was good. We'll come back when in the area to try other flavors. read more

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Ricardo M.

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Pretty good dessert spot with quick and friendly service. The Nutella-filled taiyaki was delicious--the waffle batter was rich and well made. The matcha ice cream was just okay; a bit too sweet and lacking that distinct matcha flavor. Overall, a solid dessert experience. Next time, I'd probably stick with the taiyaki and skip the ice cream. read more

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Molly T.

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My husband and I come here a few times a month maybe and it's pretty much the same every time. Employees are nice but seem a little annoyed. Tables are never wiped down, it's honestly disgusting with the built up food. I love this place but i'm truly so over the dirty tables. read more

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Jem M.

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I got the matcha flavor and it was so good. It didn't taste artificial and it has just the right amount of sweetness. The store itself was very cute, the person who took our order was very friendly, and overall I would visit this place again. read more

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David W.

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Literally the worst ice cream served in the most frustrating way, taking forever. Save yourself and never subject yourself to fugu!

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Lynnea H.

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The ice cream was fine. If you like ice cream made with hate. The menu was confusing apparently Cap'n Crunch is a flavor tho it is separated in the menu board to where it should be a topping. The girl here at 5 o clock on Wednesday was condescending for not understanding the menu but did nothing to help explain it. She also seemed like we were annoying her for existing in the establishment. It's no wonder we were the only people here. Awful service. read more

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Maureen J.

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The family and I came here for dessert. There were a good amount of people here on a Sunday evening around 6:45 pm. You will have to find street parking. We ordered the following: - Taro Horchata Taiyaki - Pistachio Rolled Ice Cream - (2) Kit Kat Rolled Ice Cream I enjoyed the Taro Horchata Taiyaki, but my partner thought it was too sweet. The Pistachio rolled ice cream had a sweet and salty flavor. The kiddos liked their Kit Kat rolled ice cream as well but one of our kiddos enjoyed my taro horchata more lol and they probably should've shared their ice cream since they got the same thing. The place is a decent sized dessert place where you can sit and eat your ice cream if there is space. The workers were friendly. It can be entertaining to watch them create the rolled ice cream. You can get to go covers if you don't finish your ice cream. Good overall dessert experience that cost around $39 plus tip for 4. read more

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Shirley H.

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Handal's line was long so we decided to try this place. Takes a while to make (aka roll) but it was good. read more

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This popular ice cream place is located on the busy Mission Avenue street. It's an easy walk from Oceanside pier. It was pretty busy on a Sunday evening. We came here after dinner. The exterior and interior had fun ocean art. There are tall tables to sit at but it's mostly for takeout. Because they were busy, we weren't greeted when we came in. We stood at the cashier ready to order but again because they were busy the cashier was making ice cream too. There seemed to be only 2 staff working today. My hubby and I shared a small rolled strawberry with crushed oreos on top. It took awhile for them to make it. It is all made to order and there were people ahead of us. The ice cream was good. It's rolled ice cream. Nothing that made me dream of coming back. The prices are high but standard for rolled ice cream. read more

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Ryan R.

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Rolled ice cream was great! Taiyaki with vanilla ice cream and Nutella filling was great too.

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Joriene M.

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Food (5/5 stars): Fugu Rolled Ice Cream & Taiyaki is a great dessert spot in Oceanside! This was my first time trying rolled ice cream, and I really enjoyed it! I loved its unique texture and the Cookie Monster flavor was a great call. I'll be back to try their other flavors and Taiyaki! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: slightly pricey * Wait Time: minimal * Service: good * Parking: street parking can be difficult * Ambiance: it's a simple store read more

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Allyson D.

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Yay, finally tried the fish cone! Green tea matcha and vanilla soft serve, plus red bean filling, was probably the best thing I could've ordered to fully enjoy this place. It hit the spot for me! I grew up eating red bean paste in pastries and ice cream so to have it in North County brings a smile to my face. I was a little confused with the menu - vegan options are only for rolled ice cream, but not soft serve. The filling is inside the fish cone. I really don't see how eating ice cream in the fish cone by itself is manageable, so their recommended bowl seems to be the only way to go, but good luck if you try the cone solo. The cone is like a waffle cone. They also sell taiyaki with filling by itself - they call it "closed" taiyaki. Our ice cream came out after rolled ice cream orders, whom ordered after us, and it seemed to be that the soft serve was not thick enough for serving yet. We got there around noon. We were patient and thanked for waiting the long wait. I enjoyed it and will come again. There's seating inside. read more

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AE E.

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Excellent service and atmosphere! The ice cream was Fugutastic! #FuguIceCream #buzzybooth read more

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Swapnil J.

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Craving ice cream while walking around in Oceanside downtown? There are three primary options Fugu, ColdStone, and Handle's. Fugu is more conveniently located and has more Asian flavored/style ice cream. Handles and ColdStone are more traditional American flavors. The cones are fish shaped and made fresh. More like waffles. Definitely recommend trying if you like nice light texture ice cream. read more

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Greeshma R.

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We were around Oceanside for dinner and wanted to wrap up with some desserts. Found this place right across and there was a long wait line. I immediately checked the reviews to be prepared and every review mentioned they take 20-30mins and are kind of slow. We knew what to expect and waited for 20 min to place an order and another 20 min to get the order. They have two kinds of menu rolled ice cream and teyiaki soft serve. Rolled ice cream takes longer and Teyiaki is a little faster. We went with chocolate hazelnut for rolled ice cream and mango with Mexican caramel filling for the Teyiaki. They are slow because this ice cream is not premade, it's made fresh and takes time. However, they probably can have more people working. Anyhow, the soft serve is really good and we enjoyed the rolled ice-cream too. The presentation was nice but didn't like the whipped cream or the syrups, the ice-creams in itself was pretty good. The pricing is alright, but the service needs work. read more

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Hunter G.

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it was good. a little pricy but good nonetheless #FuguIceCream #buzzybooth overall it was an experience.

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Tania T.

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Love the taiyakis!! They are made fresh to order, and it was delicious. Crispy and warm, best be eaten right away with the filling of your choice. We had the nutella, custard, and caramel. I find that the filling wasn't consistent. For example, our nutella one had filling coming out of the fish while the custard filling was very skimpy. We could barely taste the filling! Also, we tried the cookies and cream ice cream. It was... not cookies and cream. It was literally chocolate ice cream! It also comes with the upside down fish, and we chose 3 fillings as well. The first filling was free then .50 cents additional for each filling after. We had custard, nutella, and condensed milk. The establishment was kept clean and had plenty of seats for patrons. They also provided a clean restroom for paying customers. The restroom code is printed on the receipt. There isn't a changing table in the restroom, but it is big enough to accommodate a stroller. read more

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Aaron W.

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Interesting and unique take on ice cream. Very good with many different flavors and it is interesting how the ice cream is rolled up ( see pics). It is a labor intensive to make these, but they do have soft serve if you don't want to wait. It is a more unique ice cream shop by the beach with a beach vibe. read more

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Christina A.

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Delicious choices of ice cream. Only 2 staff were working, it was busy, crowed, and a long wait. We ordered Bubble gum ice cream in a cup- no extras. Waited in line 25 minutes, then another 15 to receive the ice cream. I do recommend this place because of how good the ice cbut just keep in mind it might be a long wait. read more

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Denise M.

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I've been coming to this spot for years. Unfortunately the quality has gone down. It's not the same now that the soft serve machines are gone. I received melted ice cream before I could get my first bite in. read more

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Mia L.

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First review of 2023. Decisions decisions. Which place was most memorable to start the year off right. It has to be sweet! So Fugu it is. Taiyaki was what I was craving and so we stopped by.. Fugu happened to be busy when we walked in. The person at the front was so accommodating and patient. Taro and Horchata swirl is what we chose. Surprised how fast we got our Taiyaki. I was thinking it was just going to be okay, but the Taiyaki was nice and crispy which made it more enjoyable. The combination of Taro and Horchata was a nice surprised. Can't resist the sweets. read more

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Sean H.

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Get some and take it to the beach! Loved the pineapple (reminded me of a Dole Whip) and Taro flavored soft serve. The Taiyaki (while gimmicky) was freshly made right when we ordered and I also liked the red bean paste inside! Each dessert was $7.50 but it's a hefty size definitely could be shared. Nothing groundbreaking but delish nonetheless! Interior wasn't my favorite - service was prompt and to the point as we were the last people there before close. read more

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Thania P.

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The ice cream tastes amazing and looks so cute! Customer services is amazing! I definitely suggest you try this place.

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Michelle G.

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Was unsure about this place as my dairy free go to gives toppings. Online it said this place charges extra. Not true, we got 2 toppings included-Reese's and teddy grahams with tara horchata with Nutella filled fish. All you can eat sprinkles included. So yum! Dimitri and David were so kind and gave us VIP treatment knowing it was our first time. Place was clean with cute ocean, fish decor. Will be back for sure. read more

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David A.

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This place is amazing... Rolled ice cream and taiyaki is off the hook!! Make sure you go for a sweet treats..

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Kamohoali'i K.

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everything was good minus one thing. for all 3 orders - they got the fish wrong. Why bother with open mouth closed mouth if you're going to ignore it either way. We ordered 3 different ones for 3 different kids and they got all 3 wrong.... read more

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whooknows i.

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The cashier was such a sweetie, and the fruity pebbles rolled ice cream was soooo yummyliciousssss definitely recommend!!! Also there's a little stand to take pictures! So cute read more

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Jasmin R.

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Michael is an excellent worker. Service is top tier and he's very handsome! I love this taiyaki place thank you Michael Martin! read more

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Estella C.

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Super yummy and well priced! Would definitely go again! The girl working at the front was so kind and helped me out with picking out a flavor and toppings read more

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Michael M.

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This ridicules it take way too long for ice cream. I think they are just waiting time making you think it is extra special. read more

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Katie R.

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Very delicious and unique. Grateful for some vegan options. Cute space with murals and free Photo Booth. Need to hire more people though!! Only one girl was working diligently-- taking orders and putting the ice cream together on a non stop busy Wednesday afternoon. Because it was only her, everyone had to wait quite awhile for their order, and it's also a sanitation issue to be going back and forth between handling money and making ice cream orders. Hire more staff and stop being cheap! It's summer time now! read more

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Dulce M.

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The rolled ice cream was good and the Taiyaki was great as well. I really like that they have condensed milk and cajeta which is great. It's just 2 people working so it's a little slow but they're pretty efficient :) I would come again. read more

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Delish. Service is fast and they're so nice. Ambiance is super chill on a Friday evening. Will for sure be coming back! read more

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Theresa C.

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We were staying in Oceanside and happened to see this place while driving. Stopped in for after dinner dessert and were pleasantly surprised with legit taiyaki with unique flavors of fillings and soft serve. The taro/horchata soft serve swirl with the mexican caramel filling for the taiyaki was a great pairing. Our kids loved the mango sorbet as well. Overall solid dessert place. read more

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Dominic T.

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Presentation and flavor was great! The people working seemed like the really care a lot about their product and your experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Jose M.

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Cones are always made fresh and they have an array of different unique flavors you can't find just anywhere..very creative. read more

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410 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054
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(760) 696-3366
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Hours

What time does Fugu Taiyaki open?

Fugu Taiyaki opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Fugu Taiyaki close?

Fugu Taiyaki closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Fugu Taiyaki closes at 9:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMThu-Sun 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Does Fugu Taiyaki take credit cards?

Yes, Fugu Taiyaki takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Fugu Taiyaki allow dogs?

Yes, Fugu Taiyaki allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Fugu Taiyaki have parking?

Yes, Fugu Taiyaki has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Fugu Taiyaki have free WiFi?

No, Fugu Taiyaki does not have free WiFi.

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So, whaddaya do in Oceanside (aka: "O'side", to me at least), after a nice lunch with a Yelp Friend…read moreyou met in person for the first time? Ya knock around on the O'side Beach, making your way slowly toward the famous Oceanside Pier, THAT'S what ya do. I absolutely love The O'side Pier, and try to make time for a trip there, anytime I'm in Escondido. It doesn't make it more difficult that it's the closest place to get to the Pacific, driving from E-town. Google up The Oceanside Pier; it's got quite a history. Ya know how they say: "There's always room for Jell-o"? Well, the same could be said for Italian Ice. Similar to Ice Cream, it contains NO Dairy (in case you're lactose-intolerant), and is simply DELICIOUS! You're not "delicious-intolerant", are ya? Which brings me to Skweezrz New York Italian Ices. "Italian Ice Joe" is set up right at the base of the ramp you walk up, to get onto The Pier itself. Great location; even greater fare. Joe's a really cool guy; I hung around long enough to see how great and easy he is with people of all kinds, be it kids, surfers, the ladies, or that annoying guy that talks your ear off, and just won't LEAVE (uh, that'd be...me). He offers every passer-by a free sample, and I warn ya; if you sample, you WILL buy! Of course, Joe offered me a "free one" (no not "that" kind). Sadly, he was out of my favorite fruit flavor (Cherry), so I had to "settle" for Strawberry; it sure didn't feel like settling. I may eat more Ice Cream than Italian Ice (as a general rule), but I really don't know why. The flavor was AMAZING! Couple that with the fact that it's gotta be lower in calories (something I could do with less of), and has a MUCH fresher finish. Compared to Ice Cream (or even frozen Yogurt), it's a way healthier choice. And it seems to quench your thirst, at the same time it's soothing your mouth with sweet, fruity coolness. Joe's got every flavor under the Sun (tho there was no Sun itself today); all the expected fruits, plus a chocolate flavor Joe sez tastes just like a Tootsie Roll. Or if ya can't decide, have him mix ya up a "Rainbow"; I can't remember if that's what he called it, but you get the idea (I posted a pic of one). Joe's got 'em ALL! It's NOT just getting a cup of frozen stuff; no, it's a whole "experience", it really is. The cool Italian Ice will soothe your mouth and cleanse your palette, and Joe's perpetual good mood is infectious. If you don't leave with a lighter spirit just by hangin' around the guy, you're a lost cause. The Italian Ice will cost ya (tho not very much at all); the uplifting spirit is FREE. If you're in Oceanside, you gotta take a trip to the O'side Pier. Take a walk all the way to the end and have a chat with the Pelicans, but don't get too close (they WILL attack, and I'm not kidding). And above all else, ya GOTTA stop by Skweezrz New York Italian Ice cart, say hi to Joe, and have a cup of frozen cheer. Tell him Larry sent ya! larrythediner .

This is probably THE BEST Italian ice cream place I've tried! They are located on the Oceanside…read moreBoardwalk/Strand right below the pier in front of The Tin Fish a great seafood joint! You cannot drive to this location, but there is tons of parking and you can walk the boardwalk and enjoy some Italian refreshing ice! Their Italian rainbow (cherry, lime, lemon), blueberry, coconut and mango ate all flavors I've tried or sampled and all taste DELICIOUS! Went yesterday and they had something new! Diablito Rica for just $5 and that includes; 3 scoops of mango ice, chamoy, tajin and a tamarindo stick, it was happiness in my mouth! I opted out one scoop of mango for Italian rainbow ice. They didn't skimp on the tajin and chamoy either and you can add the extras to any scoop(s) of Italian ice, if you don't like mango. If you ever find yourself in Oceanside on a hot day and are looking for a refreshing treat, try this place, I promise you won't be disappointed! They are super friendly and their samples are very generous! Enjoy!

OK, I found someone who DOESN'T like Italian Ices; no fish flavor!

The World-famous Oceanside Pier. Just keep walking; you're near Skweezrz New York Italian Ices.

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"Skweezrz New York Italian Ices"; find the base of The Oceanside Pier, and you've found it!

Red Cup Yogurt

3.7(159 reviews)

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The flavors are good, not too many choices, but what they did have was good. The topping selection…read morewas also pretty good, good variety for sure. The attendant was really friendly. The place itself could be spruce up and add more indoor seating, however I would totally come back.

Great place with super yummy yogurt!!! Employee was super helpful and answered all my burning…read morequestions. I will be back, no doubt

Pic for proof

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Mariposa Ice Cream - Oceanside

4.8(16 reviews)

0.3 mi

Mmm this ice cream spot was very convenient to access. It was our first time visiting but the…read moreMexican chocolate scoop was gone in less than five minutes. My husband loved his vanilla bean ice cream and my son devoured his mango sorbet. There's no seating but it's place right in front of the beach access so get your ice cream and enjoy the sand. Service was good, thank you for the kindness.

Icecream was good. Service was friendly. Only downer was they ran out of Vanilla at 3pm on a…read moreSunday... but, no worries.. the other flavor they had was great.

Small strawberry and raspberry white chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone

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Flavors + prices

Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen

4.4(2.6k reviews)

This spot was great. Ok my wife hates eating out she always…read moresays " I can make it better than them". This time she said, "l loved every bite I had " I say it was really good. Good service fair pricing. Go have a good time.

Everything on the menu sounds amazing, unfortunately what we chose was just ok…read more The service was very slow and the seating was challenging for my 8 year old... low with random cushions the kept slipping. We moved chairs around and grabbed blankets and got it worked out without any help from staff. Porkbelly appetizer was overcooked and lacked anything special that made it memorable. The pork chop was also overcooked and the grits were very thick.. cheesy but not creamy. The short ribs were dry.... Strange for braised meat and not enough sauce. The sauce was really good as were the mashed potatoes and carrots. The burger was excellent. Really juicy with a great bun. The atmosphere is very cool and inviting. I would return for burgers and to try the fried chicken. It looked awesome coming out of the kitchen. The burger was excellent.

Charcuterie layou

Mussels Jambalaya + added blackened shrimp

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Cheesy potato skillet with braised short rib

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

3.8(127 reviews)

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Love coming here. Can't do it often but it's a nice treat and each time it's a nice visit…read more Manager is just lovely. I think shes the manager, anyways Shes so kind and welcoming. Time time time ago was issues with half the blizzards being just ice cream, no ingredients. She makes sure it mixes all the way throughout the blizzard. The cheese curds!!!! On my word I'm glad I'm only now discovering how good these are cause they are tempting!!!! I don't need these calories lol. But I will say that for special occasions treating myself to a small turtle pecan cluster blizzard and cheese curds is a SUPER treat! And fills me up for a meal or two. The run a clean restaurant. Not had an issue with it ever being dirty. I mean if you grab a seat after a someone leaves their might be a drip of ice cream but understand no one had the opportunity to clean it lol. They get high traffic times and these things happen. Be patient. Kids love the burgers. Fries weren't bad. I'm good with just the curds. Just ain't right how tasty they are! So yum!

Jossellyn, Jessica, and Lyndsey are literally amazing I feel like a jerk and came in close to…read moreclosing, and they accommodated my husband and I with a smile. Everything was made to order and delicious.100% I am grateful for all three of them. Thank you so much for all that you do!

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Odie's Pizza

4.2(311 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

First time at Odie's Pizza and WOW. So incredibly yummy. I honestly cannot believe this is gluten…read morefree. The crust was legit, the flavors were amazing, and everything tasted like real pizza joy, not a compromise. And huge shoutout to Logan,, who was so friendly and kind. It was incredibly busy and a loud environment, but we felt genuinely welcomed the entire time. The whole staff had such a warm, authentic vibe that made the experience even better. This definitely will not be our last visit. So happy we found this spot!

My regular pizza place has been 'temporarily closed' for some time now, and that really sucks. So…read morelately, we have been trying to find a new, Friday-night pizza delivery place. We tried Odies. We ordered the NY 16" 'Welcome to Paradise' add Sausage to 1/2... $38.47. While we liked the crust very much, there were a few other problems with the pizza. The sauce is too sweet for our tastes; I wanted the sausage on my half, but turns out, I just don't care for their sausage brand's taste or type. Strangely, I got charged for 'bacon 1/2', but never ordered bacon or even tasted it on there at all. It was an okay pizza. Probably won't get it again.