GOL Ice Cream

Coming back from the Peninsula we knew we'd be near San Ramon, so I thought to check if there were…read moreany interesting ice cream places. I like shops that make their own high-quality, premium ice cream with interesting flavors as a bonus. The oddly named Salt and Straw seemed to fit the bill - that's all we needed to check it out! It turns out they are in the Shops at Bishop Ranch, quite a nice location. There was a decent line (always a good sign) and lots of people outside eating their ice cream. It's purely a to-go location, no seating. I was impressed by their organization, having three different people serving orders. They replicate their ice cream assortment behind the front counter for all servers can serve customers - this was a first for us. They are more efficient than my local bank! A cool little thing is they use metal spoons for their samples and there's a discard hole in the front counter wall to dispose of the used spoons. The samples definitely taste better with a metal spoon versus the normal plastic things. I had the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - props for the creative name! My wife had the Cinnamon Snickerdoodle. We strolled outside and found a table to try these guys out. Oh my. From the first bites we were sold. This cookie dough was unlike any I've ever had, truly unique and bursting with flavor. My wife loved her Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, real cinnamony! We have never had better ice cream. A new Gotta Stop By whenever we are around San Ramon.

After dinner, we stopped into Salt & Straw for some ice cream. A very popular and crowded Creamery…read morewhich always has a line. I like their uniqueness of flavor concoctions especially their seasonal flavors of coconut cherry pie with almond crust. Their newest concoction was melon & prosciutto. I didn't try this flavor but was intrigued by it. The staff is very nice moving the line of people through as quickly as possible. Offering samples of their flavors. My wife and I shared a scoop of Chocolate Gooey Brownie which was rich, creamy, and chocolate-y. She always gets this flavor whenever she visits Salt & Straw.

Chocolate ice cream

Split Scoop Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie & Chocolate Gooey Brownie

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Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (Top) and Blackberry Tamales (Bottom)

Cold Stone Creamery

2.2(167 reviews)

1.1 mi

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I like this place. The kids are busy here .. we cane in on a Sunday and it was just us - 2 minutes…read morelater there was 10 problem lined up. I'm happy they are here .. ice cream is always something I look forward to after dinner .. It's a cute little Spot in the middle of the shopping center. Near Trader Joe's . Plenty of parking and easy in - easy out

The owner is often there working the counter. The ice-cream and their cakes are delicious. My…read moreboyfriend loves the place and is always bringing treats home. Today he brought a cake and a pint of Founders Favorite. I really have to watch it because we'll devour them in a couple of days.

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Kid's size Chocolate ice cream with strawberries mixed in.

GIO Gelati - San Ramon

3.9(158 reviews)

1.0 mi

I was visiting the area with my friend and she wanted to get some dessert. It was a choice between…read morethe ice cream place nearby or here, so we decided to get this instead. The shop is a bit small, but we were served right away. The small cup size gives you two flavors, and I opted for their Mango and Raspberry flavor. Mango and Raspberry: They are labeled as vegan and it was a very good sorbet gelato. It was tart and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Both the flavors worked well together and harmonized. And for two scoops in a small, they give you ample amount of the frozen treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again.

We used to come by here to get a small Gelato after meals. Small batch cozy…read more Glad we tried this cannot with fresh ricotta cream! It was refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect to share with two. They should put more emphasis on advertising (some visuals....) because it is not clear from exterior what menu options they offer.

Entrance is between Alys Grace and Starbucks

Vegan Chocolate in small cup

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Cappuccino and Chocolate orange

Loard's Ice Cream Dublin

2.5(169 reviews)

4.0 mi

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I normally give this Loard's 4 if not 5 stars because they actually carry my favorite ice cream…read moreflavor, Ube. Ube is a traditional Filipino dessert and my favorite ice cream flavor. It usually is not carried by non- Filipino ice cream shops. So when I found it here I wad overjoyed! This visit, however, they had run out and weren't going to have any for another two days; which does nothing got my current craving. So I had go with a backup flavor, which I still enjoyed, but wasn't what I was thinking about on the drive here.

It was about 80 degrees outside so we stopped by loards for ice cream. What a mistake! The person…read moreworking there wasnt too interested in serving customers and the place looked so empty and lifeless!!! When the guy finally came out, he wasn't that helpful. My husband waited a while to get a clean spoon for his sundae. We don't know where he disappeared to because there was no customer!! My regret spending $17 in that place for 2 ice cream and a sundae!! Loards should shutter its door. Pathetic!!!

Mint choco chip

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Mocha chip and rocky road. This is not even full scoops

Corner of Brazil

4.9(142 reviews)

3.7 mi

My husband had heard great things about this place and was craving an açaí bowl, so we decided to…read moregive it a try! The entrance is small and easy to miss, but there's a cute little seating area in the back with charming Brazilian-inspired decor. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even brought out fresh water and a clean bowl for our dog! The açaí bowl was fresh, delicious, and generously loaded with toppings. The portion was quite big, too! Now I understand why this place has such a great reputation. Definitely a lovely little spot worth visiting. Both humans and dog approved!

Such a cute little spot. It looks like a small shop from the front but they have really cute…read moreseating in the back too. The staff and owners are incredibly kind, friendly and helpful, especially if you need help with the menu or any accommodations. It feels very authentic and the food is delicious and definitely worth it. Prices are also really reasonable. I always love supporting local spots, especially when the food is good and the people are this welcoming. Definitely recommend.

Gol D Bowl

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YERSEN Gelato Cakes

4.9(679 reviews)

2.6 mi

I realized it is really good, better than I remember for some reason, so I'm updating my review…read more And the prices are amazing. The triple scoop comes out to less than $3 per scoop. I recommend sharing a triple scoop because that's cheaper than buying 2 singles. I think gelato at this price is unheard of in the bay area, let alone in Blackhawk/Danville of all places. I guess the rent isn't too bad because the place is small, but it is nice and the service is really good too! Definitely will be back! I'm actually no longer as surprised at the stellar ratings. I mean 4.9 star average is still insane, but I'd expect nothing less than 4.5-4.7 to be honest. I like the pistachio, biscoff, cookies and cream, stracciatella, vanilla, and dubai chocolate flavors. The waffle cone is included in the price so make sure to specifically ask for it, I made the mistake of not specifying and it would be 50 cents on the side (probably due to sharing, the single scoop is $5.99 and the triple scoop is $7.99)

I was really excited to see a gelato spot in this area! I went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't…read moretoo busy, so I was able to get my order pretty quickly. Unfortunately, the gelato itself didn't quite live up to my expectations. The texture wasn't as silky or creamy as I'd expect from gelato, and the flavors felt a little light and lacking in richness. I'd probably come back if I'm craving something sweet, but it wouldn't be my first choice for gelato. The service was great, though! Gelato: 6.5/10 Service: 9/10

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YERSEN Gelato Cakes - Pistachio gelato on top and Dubai chocolate underneath in waffle cone for only $6.99. The best deal you can get anywhere in the Bay Area.

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Pistachio gelato on top and Dubai chocolate underneath in waffle cone for only $6.99. The best deal you can get anywhere in the Bay Area.

Snow Bowl

4.5(234 reviews)

0.8 mi

I have not been here for years!…read more The snow ice was still very good! Ordered the Biscotti this time: wow the mix is very good, and not too sweet. The Mango Drink was also very creamy yet not too sweet. Parking was plentiful even it looked full outside. Just a little more walk. Service was quick and accurate: ordered at Kiosk and dessert was ready within 10-15mins. Nice simple store. Still very clean and well maintained. Will come again.

Plenty of parking in a big plaza next to a Poke place…read more Note there's not a lot of seating so bear that in mind. At most can seat ~15-20 people max. But more importantly the food. This bingsoo does the job. I think it's affiliated with Mandro the other well known bingsoo place. We ordered a regular which is enough for two. The matcha flavor was present and plenty of ingredients were given. All you can ask for. The service was quick. Waited only ~7-10 min for the bowl to come out. The atmosphere is more on the quiet side unless you go during the weekend where a bunch of high school kids hangout there. Will recommend in east bay if you need bingsoo in a pinch.

Mango bingsoo with extra mochi

Mango Bingsoo with added mochi

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Mango bingsoo...

Lottie's Creamery

4.3(194 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great little shop in downtown Danville. Perfect after dinner treat if you want to skip the…read morerestaurant options. two tables and some chairs or benches nearby, but don't be surprised if they are all taken. Popular spot.

Lovely little ice cream shop in a lovely town! Lottie's caught my attention with their bright red…read moresign while I was walking around Danville after the July 4th celebration, so of course we had to stop for a little treat. It wasn't too busy during our visit, with a few people enjoying their ice cream on the patio. They have quite a few flavors to choose from, including some interesting ones like Honey Candied Kumquat. We asked a few questions and sampled some flavors before deciding, although I have to say the service was pretty mediocre--the staff didn't seem too enthusiastic or helpful. We ended up keeping it classic with the strawberry. I could definitely tell they use fresh, quality ingredients, but personally the flavor and texture just didn't stand out much to my taste buds. Overall, cute shop with some creative flavors and fresh ingredients, but my first experience was just okay. Maybe I'll have better luck with a different flavor next time!

Mint chip

Peppermint Chocolate Chip

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Sharetea

4.0(314 reviews)

0.8 mi

Love the convenience of being able to shop at Safeway & cool down with a boba drink…read more Most places only open till 8pm near where I live but happy to see they open til 11pm Sun. & 11:30pm on Fri. & Sat.

This Sharetea location in San Ramon used to be our favorite boba spot, and the QQ Happy Family was…read morealways our go-to drink. What made it special--and what made it a "Happy Family"--was the variety of toppings: regular pearls, mini pearls, grass jelly, pudding, lychee jelly, and red bean. Several months ago, they stopped carrying mini pearls, which was already disappointing. Then, when my daughter and I visited yesterday, we learned that the QQ Happy Family no longer includes grass jelly, lychee jelly, or red bean either. At this point, most of the toppings that made the drink unique have been removed, so it really isn't the same drink anymore. We were both extremely disappointed. This used to be the Sharetea location we preferred, but unfortunately, with so many of our favorite toppings now gone, it's very unlikely that we'll return.

Cute happy birthday note for my niece

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Kwality Ice Cream

4.1(163 reviews)

5.8 mi

It's quite expensive but it has eggless icecream option which works for our family. I ordered…read moreicecream cake, artist took good effort to make it look as I wanted.

Picked up 2 faloodas yesterday and one of them had a hair inside seeds. Took 2 very clear pictures…read morethat I hope the owner sees and takes better measures for cleanliness!

Half Paan and Half Cookies and Cream cake on Eggless Sponge. 8 inches ice cream cake with white chocolate ice cream design on top

Black currant, guava ice cream

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Mersa J.

2 years ago

I picked up the GOL Pomegranate Ice Cream Sandwich from Whole Foods Market in Walnut Creek, and wow--it was amazing! So creamy, delicious, and full of flavor. The perfect balance of tart pomegranate and rich, smooth ice cream. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into it. Can't wait to try more flavors! Highly recommend! read more

Nadia G.

12 years ago

Golnazar ice cream is simply the best . Their flavors are exotic and refreshing .Wonderful quality as well. I 100% recommend it .

Anjan D.

11 years ago

misleading Groupon ad buy groupon for $1, to get a $40 cake for $30... Product may be good.... read more

Sarah D.

8 years ago

Some of the best ice cream. it oh so good in my tummy. I love it

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