Grinders Steep

I absolutely loved the freshly made waffle cones, and the Cookies & Cream ice cream was delicious!…read more I do have one suggestion that I hope management will consider. I looked for an email address so I could share this feedback privately, but since I couldn't find one, I'm leaving it here instead. For hygiene purposes, I recommend having attendants use a tissue, napkin, or gloves when handling waffle cones rather than touching them with bare hands. During my visit, the same employee was operating the cash register while also preparing ice cream, which meant they were handling both money and food. I believe this small change would help reinforce good food-handling practices and provide customers with an even greater experience. Thank you for the wonderful ice cream and I forward to visiting again!

We like coming here when camping at nearby Bothe Napa Valley State Park, as they offer our favorite…read moreflavor cardamom, saffron, and rose year round. Today my friend who observed the delicious cinnamon aroma in the shop pointed out the sign that the waffle cones are made with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. So I got one scoop cardamom and one scoop matcha in waffle cone, and it was a delightful sweet and spicy combo. There was a long line with the warm weather and holiday weekend, but service was quick and friendly. We were lucky to get a table for our group of 5.

Cardamom, Saffron & Rose Ice Cream Scoop

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Dark chocolate & lemon cookie

Buddha Thai Kitchen

4.4(182 reviews)

0.2 mi

Honestly the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. The vegetables were so fresh and…read moreeverything was full of flavor. The avocado spring rolls were delightful. We ordered the pad see ew gluten-free and it was perfectly flavored. The pumpkin curry with tofu was also delicious and just the right level of spice, though I would have liked it to have a bit more pumpkin. And the mango sticky rice was gorgeous and delicious. The waiter was knowledgeable about gluten-free options and very accommodating. We came here when Harbin Hot Springs cafe was unexpectedly closed and what a gem to find. Though the service was slow (they were completely packed and understaffed), it was 100% worth the wait. Our friend ordered the Tom Kha soup and raved about it. I'll definitely be coming back.

Food was good , service was quick too! I recommend this restaurant amidst a beautiful little town…read moreof Calistoga. :))

Restaurant interior

It was too good, forgot to take pics before we devoured it

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Mis Raices

4.8(19 reviews)

12.1 mi

Such a cute little local gem! The shop is small, cozy, and the staff is incredibly friendly. They…read morehave a great variety of ice cream flavors, plus delicious coffee lattes that bring back the flavors and memories of our Hispanic roots. Definitely worth stopping by--you'll find something delicious for everyone!

Mis Raices is a cute little small town ice cream shop that also does affogatos…read more While their flavors are limited, the service was friendly and personable and I ended up going with a mint chocolate chip affogato which I was able to eat at their patio table outside. The shop is fairly small, but my sweet treat was delicious and I would absolutely return!

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Mangonada

Noble Folk Ice Cream And Pie Bar

4.4(693 reviews)

16.8 mi

Located right at the square in Healdsburg, Noble Folk is serving up really great Ice cream…read more However, I found the seasonal s'more pie not the best so much I gave it up. The crust was so nutmeg or maybe cinnamon forward? I couldn't hang. The ice cream I tasted was chocolate, the pistachio and the waffle cones were fresh and delicious. The ice cream is creamy, rich and made with incredible ingredients.

On a hot summer day, ice cream is the best cure. We got the 6 taster flight, 6 big scoops…read more Our flavors- rocky road, strawberry miso, salted caramel, vanilla bean, garden mint chip, and I forgot the last flavor. These scoops were humongous. There were 2 adults and a toddler sharing this and we still couldn't finish. It was super rich and creamy. You need like 3 adults, 2 scoops each. Good deal though. We didn't get the pie since the ice cream was plenty enough.

Dutch apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream

Rose petals

Noble Folk Ice Cream And Pie Bar - Six scoop sampler. Clockwise from top left: salted caramel, black sesame, vanilla bean, passion fruit, strawberry sorbet, Swiss chocolate.

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Six scoop sampler. Clockwise from top left: salted caramel, black sesame, vanilla bean, passion fruit, strawberry sorbet, Swiss chocolate.

Rock N Rolled Ice Cream

4.7(16 reviews)

4.4 mi

We were just in town and needed some delight after meal, so we tried this place and simply made it,…read moreI wish I had 9 oz but it was good 6 oz rock and roll. There were bible study group sitting outside and we ate our roll ice cream and chatted a while 3 of us till all the group came inside, so we left but is ok, if not chaotic inside I might just order another 6 0z

Love, love, love this place and the amazing owner. They are my must go place on Monday evenings…read morebefore the gym. My weekly reward for sticking to my goals. Best icecream and and customer service in Lake County.

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Custom rolls ;)

Cafe San Marco

3.7(40 reviews)

12.1 mi

The ice cream is sooo amazing that it inspires original lyrics!!! The rose petal rivals the…read moreeuphoria of that moment when all the flowers bloom at once. The only thing is that it is happening in your mouth and throat and nose!!! The chongos tastes like the love you feel after an amazing meal with a Mexican family, when they bring out Abuelitas famous flan!!! Do yourself a favor and pause time to have just one memorable cone!

Rose Ice cream! Delicious coffees and expresso…read more Great friendly and warm service (which is hard to find in Calistoga) *I've been here multiple times throughout the year it's consistently great, highly recommended

Menu1

Looking across the street

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Menu2

Salt & Straw

4.6(77 reviews)

21.6 mi

How do you get your husband to buy you ice-cream? Make him jealous with FOMO of course!…read more A few weeks ago I was craving Salt & Straw. I said to my husband, I'd really like to go to Salt & Straw this weekend. He said he heard me, but he got lazy and we ended up at a Yogurt Time instead. For anyone who has been to Yogurt Time, and Salt & Straw, you know that Yogurt Time is not a substitute for Salt & Straw. It could be a bandaid. A really cheap, generic brand one. Not even the Band-aid brand, but the CVS brand. And to him, he didn't think anything of it. But I, of course, thought otherwise. I wondered: What ever happened to going to Salt & Straw? Why did we get Yogurt Time, as if it's the same thing?! When there is no comparison what-so-ever. I didn't want to nag. And I realized: Why am I waiting for him to take me to Salt & Straw? I'm a grown-a&* empowered woman. I can take my own self to Salt & Straw whenever I want. And that, I did. I got the Coffee and Love Nuts (my first time with this flavor). And holy heck was that good. That night, I told my husband about my treat. I even took a picture to show him the deliciousness that was Coffee & Love Nuts. (See attached) "Why did you go to Salt & Straw with out me????" He asks I recounted the Yogurt Time. Of course he tried to defend himself. The next day, he asks me "Do you want to go to Salt & Straw?" Not because I wanted it but because now he is craving it too. We went and he got the Coffee & Love Nuts and the Gooey Brownie one. We went again, the next week. And the next week. And so on. I know, some may call this manipulation. But sometimes guys just don't know what they're missing until you go to some other Love Nut. (Just saying.. lol) Anyhow... Salt & Straw... OG from Portland. Such high quality ice cream known for their strange flavors. I will have to admit, the strange flavors can be hit or miss. So please sample before getting. I love their creativity. I love their quality. I love that they're not Yogurt Time. Hey, Yogurt Time has its time and place. But Salt & Straw? Whole other universe. Peace out.

DEC2025 Was finally able to stop by here. Friends of mine…read morehad some pints for a hang out and regalled at the different and interesting types of flavors that you can get. We've since ordered picked up, gotten delivery, it just scratches an itch and flavors shift often. Some of our favorites so far have been the strawberry honey balsalmic, honey lavender, coffee & love nuts, and the sea salt caramel. A great discovery for the area, we'll certainly keep trying more flavors.

Oiishi Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Classic Flavors and Last Scoops

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Angela’s Organic Ice Cream

4.5(53 reviews)

16.8 mi

Best ice cream in town! They have some classic and modern flavors. Excellent service and they're…read moreopen late! 10/10

This spot is an ideal after-dinner stop, which is exactly what my husband and I were looking for…read more It was one of the only places open later in the evening, which was a huge plus. The inside is cute. Lots of seating and really spacious. I ordered the apple pie ice cream, and it was exactly what I hoped for. Great apple and cinnamon flavor, not overly sweet, and a generous portion size. It totally hit the spot. The person helping us was really nice, quick, and friendly, which made the experience even better.

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Sam's Social Club

4.1(1.1k reviews)

11.9 mi

Great patio area, make sure you book ahead if it's a sunday, inside is nice too…read more Their bloody mary is delicious as well as their peach salad, but the banana bread, that was the star, I cannot recommend it enough Service is good, it was a busy day so they were running around, but everything was on time and good.

This is my second time back and it's just as great as I remembered. I was with the larger group so…read morewe tried multiple appetizers, including the banana bread and churros. The banana bread was perfectly moist, but with crispy edges and a delicious mascarpone side. We also had espresso martinis to complement these sweet treats. I had the egg in hole (again!) because I was still dreaming of that trouble sauce and perfectly crispy Parmesan bread. Others in my group also got that and were equally impressed! Everyone was really impressed with the meal and we would definitely come back again! We sat outside on the patio with the option for shade or heaters depending on the weather. It was very comfortable outside! Staff were attentive and friendly. It was an overall great experience.

Beautiful interior

Margherita with Pepperoni

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Egg In the Hole

Fosters Freeze - Lower Lake

3.2(57 reviews)

11.0 mi

Was in town for work and decided to stop by for lunch…read more Walked inside and felt as if I was walking into the late 80's the place just has an old school feel to it. The lady who took my order was very nice. After looking at the menu I decided to go with the chili dog being they advertised Nathan's hot dogs. It was very tasty just the right amount of chili and cheese where I could pick it up and eat without making a huge mess. Crinkle cut fries as well. Before In and Out there was Frosters and this location brought back those memories

I went in to get a burger/combo and had to wait 25 minutes. The food was good but the service was…read morenot friendly. The girl who was wearing a green shirt and extremely heavy wasn't nice. I don't know. A man ordered onion rings and got fries. He said I don't want fries but will pay for onion rings. Instead of giving him the onion rings free they charged him and was negative. The food was good but service needs a lot of work.

Indoor seating.

Extra candy? $6 dollars on top of the original small twister price.

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Dana P.

14 years ago

I don't drink coffee but have stopped in for a light breakfast and find it very friendly & charming. They offer great service

Vivian S.

1 year ago

10/10. Great price, good quality coffee this is a must stop whenever we are in the area.

W R.

10 years ago

The BEST coffee around. The owners are amazing people, always a fantastic experience!

C G.

5 years ago

They are almost never open and their coffee is subpar it is also a little over priced

Carlos N.

14 years ago

I stop by every time i can. Idle conversation and a coffee with a snack.

Daniel C.

15 years ago

Great little shop nice atmosphere

Karen C.

126

11 years ago

amazing

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