Wow! This place kept appearing on my social media feed. I just had to try it. We went on a Sunday…read moreafternoon and there wasn't a line. There isn't any seating inside. You have to pay for parking either $20 unlimited time or $4.00 per hour (some lots). They give you samples to try. I choose the chocolate hazelnut, pistachio and caffe. I got a waffle cone. This can easily be shared among 2 people. It was delicious. We crossed over to the beach and enjoyed it there watching the waves. The gelato is on the corner of an alley way inside Peppertree Lane. Enjoy!

Samples were available, service was fast, you can have up to 4 flavors in a cup for just $7.20!…read more Highly recommend you give the menu a look before arriving, and have what flavors you'd like to try ready beforehand, as they were busy when I went. Place is a little small, and there's no space to stay there and enjoy the gelato, so I'd recommend having another place in mind to sit and enjoy the nice gelato.

Such a cute little spot in Laguna Beach!…read more They have over 26 macaron flavors to choose from, and everything looked so pretty and fresh. The macarons had the perfect texture -- slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy inside. Loved the variety of flavors, and it's the perfect place to grab a little sweet treat while walking around Laguna!

This was a cute little macaroon shop that we visited while in Laguna Beach…read more The shop is very clean, well put together and super cute and girly. There wasn't many visitors at the time we stopped in, and there was only one associate working behind the counter. After a few minutes of reviewing the menu, we ordered a variety box of six. A box of six will run you about $26, which isn't bad I suppose for the area. We haven't tried all of the flavors yet, but the pistachio is by far one of the best.. if you're in the area and you're a huge macaroon fan like I am definitely stop in and check out this shop, it's well worth it.

Jesse was great and so was our crab omelette! View of Laguna Beach Street fun out one side and the…read moregreat Pacific out the other!

Beautiful morning with amazing food and even better service. A definite must if in the area!read more

For some, a brief detour or pit stop on the pilgrimage to gelato. For us, it was a spot to get some…read morevery tasty English toffee for a treat that required no standing in line. They have all sorts of chocolate-dipped goodies, chocolate pieces and non-chocolate items in addition to cards and other gifts. In March, the little shop was dressed for Easter with rabbits all over. We received fast, friendly service and fresh, quality candy from the case. While the smell of waffle cones permeates the alley, stay on target for some great candies here!

Bad service, we felt unwelcome the moment we walked in. The woman working on a Tuesday afternoon…read morewas passive aggressive, and didn't want to answer questions or help us. Such bummer we were having such a great day and it totally ruined our day. "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget the way you made them feel." Maya Angelou

If you're looking for a sweet treat while at Laguna Beach, check out Dolce Gelato! We stopped by on…read morea weekday, so it wasn't too busy. The staff member was very friendly and helped us out with sample requests (up to 3 per person). We ordered the medium size, which comes with 3 flavors - we went with mint chocolate, fruit of the forest, and pistachio all of which were delicious! It was also fun seeing all the themed flavor options (this month's theme was Tarot Cards). The gelato itself is both creamy and refreshing, with good portion sizes for the price. Would highly recommend if you're in the area!

We stopped in today late afternoon. The gelato tasted alright. I liked the chocolate chocolate chip…read moreand the Oreo flavor well enough, but the birthday cake flavor has a weird aftertaste to it. That said, the service was terrible. Really unfriendly woman behind the counter who acted as though taking my order was a huge inconvenience. I made a point to be friendly regardless and say plenty of "thank yous," but she just had a nasty expression on her face.

What if we took a perfectly reasonable ice cream dessert and made it completely fucking…read moreirresponsible? What if doe I came for ice cream. I left questioning whether I have the self-control of a functioning adult. South Swell is the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "I'll just get a little ice cream," and five minutes later you're staring at a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-drizzled architectural project wondering how your life got here. I ordered the chocolate ice cream bar, and my girlfriend went with vanilla soft serve, peanuts, and an Oreo cookie situation underneath it. Both were ridiculously good. Her dessert in particular looked like someone took a vanilla soft serve, dropped it into a construction zone, and then said, "Yeah. More peanuts." And the chocolate bar? Absolutely filthy in the best possible way. Chocolate, crunchy, creamy, peanut-buttery. basically every part of my brain responsible for making rational decisions just clocked out. I think I fucked up by not getting the bon fire or bomb fire. Whatever the fuck it's called. There was a pretty long line, so I'm not going to pretend we walked right in and were immediately handed dessert by the gods. We waited. But honestly? Worth it. It was worth it. Cus sometimes you have to be a worthless piece of shit waiting in a 30-40 minute line at 9 pm. For some soft serve. Because there's something about getting ice cream in Laguna Beach, walking around afterward, and realizing you just consumed enough sugar to potentially see through time that makes the whole experience work. I have diabetes now. Type 2. South Swell isn't trying to be some precious, overly sophisticated dessert destination. It's fun, indulgent, messy, nostalgic, and unapologetically excessive. Exactly what an ice cream shop should be. Would I wait in that line again? Unfortunately, yes. Maybe some day. Would I pretend I'm only getting one thing next time? Also yes. Am I fat piece of shit big back ? Yes. Yes. I am. Would that be a lie? No. I'm a big back. I'm obese. I have issues. 5/5. South Swell has my money, my dignity, and probably another 1800 calories waiting for me next weekend. God bless America. Don't go to Laguna beach though. Stay home. Stay out. I don't want to wait 45 minutes next time.

I've walked by this spot a lot in the past and finally tried it. The line was quite long so if you…read moreare looking for a short line, I recommend heading there close to opening. The location only has two tables outside so it's best for a pick up situation rather than a sit down. The ice cream itself wasn't that impressive for the price. The quality of the ice cream matches that of costco (which is drastically cheaper!). This spot is good if you want a sweet treat in the heat. Definitely worth trying once but not sure I'd go again.

I have been her many times but somehow never wrote a review. How did I miss that !!!…read moreLast night after dinner we came here to get ice cream around 9:20pm. The line was long as always but it moved pretty fast. Customer service is great here. They have many ice cream flavors. It's rich and delicious. They also have banana splits, hot fudge, soft serve and more. So much to choose from. The ambiance is fun right near the beach. Outside tables to sit and enjoy your ice cream or take it to the beach. The price is on the higher side cause it's a busy touristy area. It's worth the $$ if you are craving ice cream.

Ice cream was ok. Service was fine. Great central location…read more I was Bummed by the cash-only aspect which isn't clearly marked as you walk in..?? I did not see any signage before ordering. At the cash register I saw the "cash only " sign . There is an atm inside, which the shop apparently owns and operates. I was charged an additional $5.50 in ATM/bank fees.

I went there during dinner time and I ordered a breakfast burrito. My wife ordered avocado pizza…read more They were all delicious. Sat outside to watch sunset. The service was good. Overall I would go back again for food and dinning environment.

I absolutely love Urth, they are consistently my go-to for a beautiful beachside brunch experience…read more(I've been here at least 50 times now). The assortment of fruit on the French Toast King is such a refreshing touch, combined with the walnuts that add a crunch factor it has everything I could want. ONTOP OF THAT, the french toast is internally soaked in a really delicious sweet milk mixture, I mean absolutely soaked. It turns a very thick french toast which would usually be dry on the inside into an amazing experience full of moist milky custardy breading. Their hot chocolate also has a really deep, mature flavor and comes with a massive portion. Definitely a must-get on a chilly Sunday morning.

Came to Newport for a family vacay and was looking for nearby options for the wife and I to escape…read morefor dinner. We showed up at 9:30, and the owner and servers were so nice and understanding. We never felt rushed or pressured to order quickly. I got the spicy chicken sandwich after seeing previous reviews, and my wife got the Lagunaian wedge and Mac & cheese. Everything was exceptional. I love blue cheese, but am not the biggest fan of fried chicken with cheese on it. This combo flipped me on my head, so delicious with the blue cheese slaw. The Mac & cheese was almost like a hybrid of a baked Mac and a gooier stovetop style Mac, and the six cheese blend added a lot of depth of flavor. We have already agreed that we will be back at least once more while we're down here for the chicken sandwich again.

The interior was very classy and good for a date setting. It's in the second floor with some street…read moreviews. There's a dining section and a bar section. The service was average speed. We got our food in about 10 min or so. I got the mushroom burger which was great. The patty was medium done and very juicy. The salmon dish was not bad, but the vegetables didn't taste as good. There's parking below the restaurant and you can validate. Big plus!

Came here for dinner around 7 pm on a Tuesday and we were able to be seated right away on the patio…read morewith our dog. They start you off with complimentary chips, salsa and beans. I really enjoyed the beans and liked that it was offered as something different. I also ordered a spicy michelada with Modelo which was really good. For food we shared the pollo à la chipotle and seafood enchiladas. Both entrees were really good! You could taste the crab in the enchiladas and the sauce on the chicken was really good. The chicken was also moist and not dry. I enjoyed the chile relleno but felt like it wasn't needed. My boyfriend really liked the rice. They offered us more chips once we ran out and brought out a fresh batch. Oh my, the chips were amazing when they were still warm! If I wasn't full I could've eaten the whole basket myself. Our server was also friendly and brought water for our dog without us having to ask. Great location near the beach for a nice dinner with a breeze. We would definitely return!

I should have taken photos! Every bite was delicious. The fresh tortilla chips were warm and the…read moreguacamole was so tasty and was served with chopped cucumbers and a wonderfully smoky chipotle sauce on the side. Why? Who knows. Who cares. They were delicious. We ordered several types of tacos, on both regular corn tortillas and crispy tortillas. WOW! Each bite was better than the one before. Is that possible ? Yes, it's possible. The food was so delicious, we ordered food to take with us for later. ( photos of take out attached. We were too busy eating out sit down meal). The service was exceptional. My water glass stayed full. The room is nice and cozy. We had no problem with parking, but I can imagine it may get tight during the dinner hour. We will return, because I look forward to trying several other menu items. I highly recommend Carmelita's.