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    Ginger's Gelato

    4.7 (173 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Gelato and coffee service.
    Elaine P.

    Ginger's Gelato and their partner Contra Costa Coffee were sponsors for Center for Human Development's 50th Anniversary Celebration in October. They were a highlight of the luncheon. They provided a variety of delicious gelatos, plus coffee service. I understand off-site coffee service but wondered how the gelato would work since the Lakeside Room at Heather Farm does not have a freezer. The helpful crew at Ginger's Gelato had it figured out. The cups of gelato were scooped ahead of time and packed in a portable freezer. The gelato was perfect. The only problem was deciding which flavor to pick. They had extras so I was not the only person who chose two different flavors. If you haven't discovered this shop tucked away in the shopping center near Bev Mo on Oak Grove Road, I suggest you go soon! You'll be glad you did.

    Ashlee T.

    I was excited to try Ginger's based off their great reviews. However, I was pretty disappointed by my experience tonight. Gelato: 2.5/5 - Tonight we got the s'mores and tiramisu flavor. The smores was creamy and delicious, but had a coconut flavor - wasn't sure if it's a coconut base. The tiramisu was very icy and didn't really have a tiramisu flavor. Unsure if it was just tonight since others have said it's their favorite flavor, but it was not gelato. Waffle was delicious & my favorite part. I also wish they had stracciatella for scoops since it's a classic and not just available as pints since it's a classic. Price: decent price, no complaints Staff: I was very disappointed in their sanitary precautions, especially during this time. The cashier touched cash then went straight to scooping gelato. Even before covid, I would at least expect washing hands between touching the register and food. The staff helping me also had her hair half up & down, and would expect the hair at least tied back. I was hoping for a great experience based on others reviews and convenient locations. Overall, a pretty lackluster experience. I still decided to try this place out even if I wasn't happy with their sanitary practices to support a small local business. Hoping they improve and last a long time here

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    Chris Y.

    Located in one of the quieter shopping centers in the area, Ginger's Gelato is just a few stores down from Ice Monster, and in the same parking lot as Nob Hill. While they don't have a wider variety of flavors, it's gelato, so how many flavors do gelato places usually offer anyways? When I made my visit during the evening, it wasn't busy, and we were the only ones there. The staff here were very friendly, or at least the specific staff that helped us with our gelato needs for the day. Definitely quite attentive in making sure if we had any questions, and gave us some good recommendations and knew their product well. Great staff. The cost of the gelato is basically on par with other gelato places. The portions here are generous. If you look at the cup sizes when you've reached the counter, they look like a very tiny cardboard cup, and at first that also sort of made me a bit hesitant regarding my expectations of the portions. However, once we made our order, you can see that they will make a huge scoop to stack on top of that tiny little cup, so it's not just so it fits into the cup, but more like playing jenga with the different scoops on top of it. So don't let these little tiny cups fool you at first glance. Now let's get to the gelato. We tried 4 flavors today: milk chocolate, coconut mango, vanilla, and almond butter. The milk chocolate was pretty good. It was exactly as advertised, chocolatey. The coconut mango was also nice and mangoey. I couldn't quite taste the coconut as well though, but the mango part of the flavor profile was good. The vanilla was interesting. It's not quite like your typical vanilla, and almost has a flowery flavor to it, which I couldn't quite pinpoint. It was good, but if you're expecting a typical vanilla, this probably won't fulfill that need. The almond butter was also good. I couldn't really taste the almondness of the flavoring, but it was creamy, and tasted good. It also comes with a waffle wafer, which was nice. They note that it's handmade, and that's cool and all, but I personally didn't really feel there was anything all that special about it. It's nice to have that to give the gelato a bit more crunchy of a texture. Overall, Ginger's Gelato, while not a flashy place, certainly gives you some tasty gelato options to choose from. While they aren't cheap, the portions do help make up for those prices. Just the 2 scoop cup is probably enough for your typical gelato eater. Staff was friendly and helpful, so no complaints at all. If you're a fan of gelato, you want to drop by Ginger's Gelato for a visit next time you're in the area.

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    Yalda A.

    So lucky to have this amazing coffee shop and the best gelato in our neighborhood in Walnut Creek! Beautiful sister and lovely crew who always make me the best Cortado

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    10/10 Dittos! Came here out of recommendation from a friend and definitely did not disappoint (: Zoomed here so fast when a friend told me that this place had filipino flavors for this week! You are allowed up to 3 samples and man were they all so good, I definitely had a hard time choosing. I ended up getting the coco mango + choconut and it hit the spot, brought me back to when I used to live in the Philippines (': The service was also great, the worker was incredibly friendly and helpful! I'll definitely be back to try the next flavor rotations. Definitely would give this place a try

    Banana and Hazelnut
    Ronald N.

    Update for 2020. Now Ginger's Gelato serves Contra Costa Coffee (Under new ownership). The new owner is fantastic. She is friendly and always cheerful (don't piss her off). I had the beignets which are amazing. A soft powder desert that said YUMMY! It is worth getting when you come in. I have seen people try out the espresso, Coffee, and other drinks...you won't be disappointed on your drink order. I am impress with the redesign on the wall. They posted coffee bags which is unique. It shows you that it is a coffee place. Here is a suggestion when you come in: take picture of your gelato and tag the photo on Facebook and Instagram.

    Chocolate hazelnut gelato, medium size $5.75
    Jasmine B.

    I LOVE Ginger's gelato! Hidden in a strip mall shopping center of Walnut Creek is some of the best gelato in the bay! My favorite is the Gianduia (chocolate hazelnut). The shop is cute and inviting and fun for a date night stop. On the weekends there's lots of families popping by too. The peanut butter, hazelnut and banana gelato is also delicious. Prices are reasonable and they sell pints in a freezer too. Pints are $10. Definitely visit if you remotely like gelato and are in the area.

    Rachel M.

    The dark chocolate and triple chocolate cookies and cream were the perfect ending to my sushi meal. Smooth, rich flavorful and chocolatey when you have a craving for some gelato. Their flavors looked pretty basic but maybe they hadn't brought them all out yet. I would like to try the other flavors in a future visit. You get 25% off on your first visit if you check in on Yelp. So glad they added this place to this plaza!

    Pints available
    David F.

    Ever since our visit to Italy last year, we've been on the search for great gelato here in the East Bay. Ginger's Gelato brings the Italian-quality gelato I've been looking for. And its location in the Citrus Marketplace Shopping Center (off Citrus Ave), means Walnut Creek and Concord residents can easily come and go for a quick gelato fix. We've been several times now and each selection we've made has obviously been of the highest quality gelato. Sea Salt Caramel is my personal favorite (and also their #1 bestseller). I've also enjoyed pistachio and hazelnut, but must also mention the fruit flavors: they are amazing! Mango and pear particularly are the best I've ever had. Pints of gelato are available at $10 apiece. Our pint of Mango Sorbetto did not last long! You can sign up and become a member of Ginger's and accumulate points that you can use for future purchases. They also are active at reaching out to members with special deals, such as a two-for-one deal on National Ice Cream Day.

    French and Italian packaged yummies.
    Crowden S.

    Who knew a trans-dimensional wormhole would open up in Walnut Creek? What are the odds? But it appears one has, centered at Ginger's Gelato. Because what's being served here clearly is straight from continental Europe. Their main item is gelato. They pasteurize their own milk (what?!) and then create gelato that is absolutely on par with what one would find in Italy. Speaking from experience here! Recently I had their pistachio and remarked that the flavor was super intense and accurate - best I've ever had. And ... apparently they import the nut paste directly from Italy. It shows. Same for all the other flavors. The ingredients are all top shelf and the end product reflects it. Even more to my taste, they have a La Spaziale double portafilter espresso machine. You want coffee - they've got coffee. And if you really want to be decadent, you can opt for an affogato (rich espresso over gelato). Yummmmm is what you'll say. You'll also find home baked croissants, cookies, waffles, and so forth. Is that all? Of course not! There's a large array of packaged delights. Cups and kettles and fresh Cafe Umbria coffee beans. Chocolates, pasta, cookies and cakes from Italy and France.  I'm munching on one of their Italian amaretti cookies as I type this, actually.  Inside it's super clean and inviting. They even have a hobbit sized table and chairs for the young ones as well as books and games. Oh, and parking is super easy - huge lot out front. Hmmm, I guess that about sums it up. You can fly to Italy for comparable deliciousness or save yourself a couple of thousand dollars and drop by Ginger's.

    Sea salt caramel and peanut butter chocolate gelato - So good!
    Shayla B.

    Holy friggin' moly! What have I just been blessed with?! A GELATO shop in the DUB C! YAAASSS! My dreams have totally just come true. This gelato is theeee BOMB dot COMSYYY! This gelato shop is truly darling! It's bright, it's fun, it's enticing... and the gelato is delicious! When I found out that this place opened up, I rushed over there with the quickness. First of all, the owner Sabrina is a complete doll! She's super passionate about her business, and her infectious energy and excitement just exudes through her. She got me so excited to try the gelato waaay before I even tasted anything. She let me sample several flavors, all of which were amazingly tasty. Her gelato is rich and creamy with an unforgettable texture and taste that will have you begging for more. All of their gelatos are homemade and they offer 12 flavors that are rotated pretty frequently. I fell in love with their peanut butter chocolate and sea salt caramel and had to have both. Their scoops are very generous, and they'll let you select two different flavors for a small if you're indecisive like myself. The little waffle cone piece is the perfect touch! Speaking of waffle cones, they make those from scratch everyday too. I could smell the waffle cones as soon as I walked in! In addition to gelato (and sorbet), they also make hot drinks, carry homemade cookies, and they also sell lots of Italian goodies such as Italian sodas and dry pasta shells. They've got lots of old school board games and a handful of tables inside. While I was chatting with Sabrina, she told me a little bit about "Ginger" and the history of the original shop that Ginger had back in the day. She also revealed that they have plans to expand their menu. She wants to start offering crepes and a few other goodies in the future. I can't wait to try them out when she does! I can't express how happy I am to finally have a gelato shop so close to home... and a DELICIOUS gelato shop at that! Looking forward to many more visits to Ginger's Gelato!

    Piccolo Almond Biscotti with a Waffle Topping
    Janice C.

    Stopped by for some gelato after hiking Mt. Diablo. They serve pre-packed pints, to-go gelato and baked goods, plus coffee. I ordered a small in the almond biscotti flavor and a pumpkin cobbler bar. Almond biscotti was VERY sweet, but the texture was good and there were chunks of biscotti in the gelato, which added some nice contrast too. Still, a little overly sweet for me and I probably wouldn't get that flavor again. The price for a small was $4.50, the cobbler bar was $3.50 for a total of $8 - reasonable prices! Overall, it was just decent not great but I'd come back again to try other flavors out!

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    2 stars because they close so early. Love their gelato,just can't come bye during their hours :(

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    It is The best gelato in Bay Area, and even better than many places in Italy. My favorite is the pistachio.

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    Absolutely the best gelato. I don't want to admit how far I drive to get it. I'm very picky and trust me it's good.

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    Gelato was good. Selection limited. Service was great. Place was a nice coffee shop with Gelato.

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    Found this place after visiting Steinway studio a couple blocks over…read more We all enjoyed our drinks a lot. Mango Matcha latte 50% sugar 5/5 Tropical fruit tea 4/5 Mango with yogurt cream foam 5/5 Strawberry milk bar 4/5 The place is pretty tiny . About 6 bar stools type of seating 1 4-top 2 2-tops They have 2 kiosks to order their drink. I like that they did not do extra charge for Oat milk substitute. Bathroom is clean too. And they complete the orders decently fast. Really like this place. Just like anywhere on WC, parking is only street parking.

    Pretty mediocre boba, as someone who previously managed a boba store for several years. Boba is…read moreclearly not cooked well enough (too hard, clearly shipped in from overseas), the quality of the jams are average/below-average. For $8, I would expect comparable quality to Berkeley boba. Honestly, a trip over to Berkeley would get you much much better boba since they'd know how to make it. Got 50% sweet and 80% ice on a fruit tea, was overwhelmed with the sugar level, and I'm used to high sugar! The girls making the boba didn't know what they were doing since the drink spilled all over me when I picked it up (they didn't check the top seal before sending it out). I don't think this place has many more years ahead of it. It's a clean place, but for the price point, I honestly don't see how anyone can stand it.

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    Boba Studio - Taro Penguin Bao

    Taro Penguin Bao

    Boba Studio - High-quality cheese, coat it in a rich batter, and air-fry it until golden and crispy.

    High-quality cheese, coat it in a rich batter, and air-fry it until golden and crispy.

    Boba Studio - Merry Berry Matcha

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    Mr. Green Bubble - The welcome sign with the instructions on how to order if you're new to Boba!

    Mr. Green Bubble

    3.5(350 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I happened to be passing through Walnut Creek on my way home, so I decided to stop for some boba. I…read morehad never tried Mr. Green Bubble before so I figured I would give them a shot. I ordered a Mango Lychee Green Tea w/ Boba. The drink was prepared pretty quickly shortly after ordering. However, according to the picture in the kiosk menu, the drink was supposed to include lychee toppings. This unfortunately did not come fruition as my drink only contained the boba toppings that I paid extra for. The drink itself was extremely muted in flavor and tasted extremely diluted with only a hint of mango and absolutely no taste of lychee (probably because they forgot to add the toppings). You can either order at the counter or use any of their two self-service kiosks. The shop itself was pretty clean and there are plenty of seating if you decide to dine-in. They offer a uni-sex public bathroom was kept pretty clean when I visited.

    Decided to give this place another try again as I was in the area. This time, they weren't as busy…read more Strawberry Matcha Latte: This was a rather delicious drink. The strawberry puree was nice and the amount of pearls you get was plentiful. The ratio of tea, milk and strawberries was also good. And they make the matcha from scratch. The worker was used a small bowl and a pestle/brush to make the matcha green tea for me, which was cool to watch. Overall, I did enjoy the drink. The green tea part definitely tasted like green tea matcha. I had a better second experience here, so glad I gave them another shot

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    Mr. Green Bubble - Tapioca milk tea!

    Tapioca milk tea!

    Mr. Green Bubble - Popcorn Chicken and Lychee Green Tea

    Popcorn Chicken and Lychee Green Tea

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    Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea - 03/14/2026

    Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea

    4.5(107 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea feels like such a little luxury break in the middle of the day. The space…read morehas a great vibe! Clean, polished, calm, and somehow still warm and inviting. And of course, the drinks are delicious. Everything tastes fresh, bright, and really well made. The boba has that perfect texture too, soft with just the right chew, which makes such a difference. You can tell they care about quality :P What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. I think the owner is usually there, and he is incredibly kind. He always seems to go above and beyond. He's given my daughter a little treat more than once just to make her day, and one time he even helped me carry our baby stroller down the steps even though he absolutely did not have to lol :) Those small moments really stick with you. Great drinks are one thing, but that kind of genuine kindness is what makes a place feel special. It feels a little elevated, a little indulgent, and always like a nice little treat. We love it!!

    I was with my cousins attending a family event and we had a break to go around the area. We wanted…read moresome boba tea and of all the choices in the local area, this one popped up for us. I have had this before in the Pleasanton area, but it's been quite some time. The location is on a busy street of Walnut Creek, but it is located right across a parking structure. Inside is pretty small to sit, and ordering is via a kiosk. The drink kiosk is further back in the store. Lychee Fruit Tea: I adjusted to 50% sweet and it was still sweet for me. I added sago for texture and it did give it a nice profile overall. The 4 pieces of lychee also gave it added sweetness to my drink. It was chilled nicely and overall, it did brighten up my mood for the day. I think I need to go to 30% sweet and it will be perfect for me. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again.

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    Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea - 10/07/2024: Cold Fresh Taiwanese Taro Latte w/Sago, Cold Brown Sugar Pearl Matcha Latte, Brown Sugar Pearl Latte without Tea

    10/07/2024: Cold Fresh Taiwanese Taro Latte w/Sago, Cold Brown Sugar Pearl Matcha Latte, Brown Sugar Pearl Latte without Tea

    Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea - 12/02/2024: Drinks with a beautiful sunset

    12/02/2024: Drinks with a beautiful sunset

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