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    HiveXO

    4.8 (105 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Jewelry
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Elisa G.

    Jenifer is so amazing and she has the most delicious frozen treats. I got the raspberry plum basil pop and the ice cream sandwiches are all gluten free, dairy free, and Organic. She also has beautiful jewelry and artisan gifts and one of a kind local items.

    Steve O.

    Staff: The lady was so very nice. My favorite thing about my visit is the payment kiosk didn't have the VERY frustrating guilt tip question. The device merely asked for payment which made me so very happy. Quality/Quantity: They had a bunch of clothes, jewelry, and various ice cream options. The ice cream sandwiches were a high quality with organic ingredients which again made me so happy. These babies were huge and packed with delicious ice cream inside of a delicious cookie. Value: Not bad at all. Overall: I really enjoyed the spot. Great ambiance, plenty of parking, a few tables to sit at, and good service. Pro Tip: Easy to miss as it looks like a pop up store so you wouldn't even know they sold ice cream if no one told you.

    Clockwise from the top: vanilla chai, lavender lemonade, sea salt caramel ice cream sandwich, root beer popsicle, and raspberry plum basil.
    Maya D.

    Very cute little kiosk that sells unique goods and yummy popsicles! We really loved the unique flavours and the owner was so nice. We tried root beer, lavender lemonade, vanilla chai and raspberry plum basil for the popsicle flavours. I appreciated that they had both dairy and non-dairy options and there were plenty of varieties of both. Our favourite was the root beer which had great flavour and a nice creamy center- like a root beer float on a stick! We had them on a sunny SoCal January day and will be back again!

    Strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwich (gluten free, vegan)
    Lindsay M.

    If you're looking for a sweet treat that checks off all the boxes (delicious, vegan, gluten-free, artisanal), then look no further, HiveXO is the place. This quaint little shop looks like it could be found on a cobblestone corner in a European village - rather than off a busy street in OC. Let's get down to brass tacks : I was lead here by my sweet tooth and I was overjoyed to discover that they have all kinds of treats for those with dietary restrictions. I got the "special" shortbread cookies ice cream sandwich (with coconut milk ice cream). And it WAS special ! Enormous in size, a true marvel of design, topped with frozen strawberries; it was so delicious. I *might* already have plans to return tomorrow...

    Best vegan and GF ice cream sandwiches!!!

    The best gluten free/dairy free ice cream treats! The ice cream sandwiches are still Very rich for me so I usually split with someone! Took my Dad here and he loved it!

    Vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches
    Chantel M.

    This is a cute hidden gem full of delicious treats! My sister told me about this spot while visiting California, she said it had the most delicious vegan ice cream sandwiches that are homemade. We stopped by and I knew I was in for a treat! The ice cream is delicious, they have many flavors to choose from. The cookies are soft and have the perfect amount of salt. They sell handmade items and the owners are very friendly. If I lived near by I would frequent this spot!

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    Lin L.

    A short stroll from the Ritz Carlton hotel, this adorable booth is filled with tchotchkes and yummy treats. The strawberry lemonade popsicle was refreshing and tasted purely of what it says it is. The organic gluten free dairy free cookies were delicious. a wonderful guilt free treat on a SoCal beach day. They were wearing masks and distancing for COVID-19

    Coconut Bliss! Vegan & Gluten Free

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    Jenifer S.

    Thank you so much and so glad you enjoyed your sandwich XO

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    Thank you so much XO

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    Jenifer S.

    Thank you so much!! I love the review. XO

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    Jenifer S.

    Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see you guys again

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    Such an amazing shop! Jen is the best; she helped me pick out amazing presents for my Mom. Will definitely be going back.

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    Jenifer S.

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review XO

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    Jenifer S.

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review XO

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    1 year ago

    The ice cream sandwiches bring me back again and again. Always new flavors. All gluten free!

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    4 years ago

    DELICIOUS POPSICLES! This was great after a day at the beach! The owner was so so nice! Will be back

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    Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!!

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    Gluten free dairy free cookie ice cream sandwiches are really yummy!! They also had cute jewelry, blankets, etc.

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    Hi Jen- Are you are 100% gluten-free? If so, will you confirm and I will update your listing in the Find Me Gluten Free app. Your listing there has one review but she wasn't sure the food was 100% GF. Those of us with Celiac's Ds want to know! Tx

    99% gluten free. We have one item which is made in another kitchen. The cookies n cream popsicle has gluten but it is package and never in contact with other items. We off about 30 other flavors that are gluten free and all of our ice cream… 

    Is there dairy and gluten free options?

    The ice cream sandwiches are vegan and the popsicles have dairy, non dairy, and sugar free options. snacks are gluten free and mostly dairy free. Hope this helps and have a… 

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    Scoop Deck Ice Cream Shop

    Scoop Deck Ice Cream Shop

    4.0
    (113 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    Absolutely LOVE the Lappert's ice cream and am so happy to have found somewhere that serves it. The…read moreKauai Pie (coffee ice cream with macadamia nuts, fudge, and coconut) is my favorite. But the Hana road (like a Rocky road) and the white chocolate macadamia nut get honorable mentions. The serve very generous scoops here! Great location in the harbor with a few tables to sit at. There are also some benches near by as the tables can be busy during peak times. Inside was very clean and staff were following COVID protocols. The lady who helped us was friendly and efficient in taking orders and getting the scoops prepared. I will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend for a great dessert place and also love that I can get a coffee too!

    Such a sweet spot to get delicious ice cream and walk around Dana Point Harbor! This cute little…read moreshop is right on the walkway between the parking lot and the walking path where you'd take to stroll and look at the boats. They have a HUGE selection of ice cream - I got the single scoop and you're able to get two flavors so I picked cookies and cream + kahlua truffle (which is like coffee ice cream with brownies- amaaaazing). My husband got the waffle cone and the ice cream serving seems a lot bigger in it. They also have desserts like cookies and brownies to choose from. Workers are kind and helpful. They usually have a long line, but it goes quickly!

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    Scoop Deck Ice Cream Shop
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    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

    4.3
    (206 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    Grab-and-go
    Casual dining

    I know Rita's is a chain and this was my first time trying this after dinner nearby - it was so…read moregood! It's so hard to find a place that can make Italian ice creamy yet smooth. I tried watermelon and the Mermaid flavor (tastes like cotton candy and something that tastes like the color pink). My husband got the recommended 5 layer with cotton candy and cherry. It was all so good especially with the custard. The custard itself is like a soft serve on steroids. I don't like things that are too sweet but this was all just right. You can get the ice by itself or together with the custard. I would recommend trying the ice flavors you would want then getting it with custard, it really elevates the ice. The person helping us was so friendly! Not a lot of shade or tables to enjoy this but luckily this was during the evening on a cool night. I imagine it wouldn't be easy to enjoy this on a hot day. Otherwise, would come back to this location!

    I've driven past Rita's plenty of times but finally decided to stop in after a trip to Ralphs next…read moredoor, and I'm glad I did. One of Rita's signature menu items is the Gelati, which is frozen custard on top of Italian Ice. Since it was my first visit, I asked for a recommendation and the employee working that day was incredibly friendly and suggested I try the mango Italian ice with vanilla custard. At first, I enjoyed each layer on its own. The mango Italian ice was refreshing and perfect for a warm day, while the vanilla custard was rich and creamy. What impressed me about the Italian ice was that the mango flavor was well integrated into the ice, it didn't taste like ice with a bunch of overly sugary syrup thrown in. After a few bites, I mixed everything together and that combination was just as enjoyable. The location is also great. It's right on Golden Lantern and just a short walk from Dana Point Harbor, making it an easy stop before or after a stroll around the Wharf or waterfront area. On a sunny day, it's pretty much the ideal beach treat. Can't wait to return and try more flavors!

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    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

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    Dirty Dough

    Dirty Dough

    4.4
    (61 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Small & cozy cookie/sweet treat shop that also includes a wide selection of flavored sodas (aka…read more"dirty sodas"). Check back often for their seasonal cookies! THE FOOD. - Brookie. A warm brownie cookie with a caramel filling. The interior is SOFT and the whole thing just melts in your mouth. This is a very rich cookie, so share it or eat in moderation! THE PARKING. Parking is not easily available. If you're lucky, you can park on the street right next to the shop. If you can't find parking there, you'll have to look further out. THE VERDICT. A worthy stop for dessert cravings (if you don't mind looking for parking).

    I came here on a weekday just after opening. The fellow working here was really nice and was…read morehelpful in explaining various offerings and giving recommendations. They have cookies with fillings! And also some shakes and "dirty drinks" (flavored sodas). They have classic cookie options on the menu all the time and several cookie types that rotate weekly. I purchased two cookies and a drink. They have a couple tables inside but I decided to take the cookies home and enjoy the drink on the road. The two cookies I chose were the chocolate chip and the cookies & cream plus the Coco-Loco as my drink. The Coco-Loco is best described as a coconut Coke. It was fantastic, way better than I expected. I appreciated the finely ground ice in the bottom portion of the cup. My pet peeve is when places fill the cup to the top with ice and your drink is gone in three sips but here they provide just enough to keep it cold and refreshing. The cookies are presented in their own box and are large. They are soft cookies but ever-so-slightly crisp on the outside with soft fillings. The chocolate chip cookie had a filling that was essentially chocolate chip cookie dough. It was incredibly delicious and I would definitely get this one again. The cookies & cream had what tasted like Oreo frosting inside and was very good. It was a bit messier as it has crumbles on top and also the weight of the filling caused the soft cookie to fall apart, which one must be conscious of when eating these cookies. It's actually easier to eat when it's in a few pieces. Being a cookie-lover, I find what they have here to be better than what you get at other well-known cookie stores.

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    3:16 Bakery Shop

    3:16 Bakery Shop

    4.0
    (318 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    My mom and I visited San Juan Capistrano recently and we decided to get gelato before boarding the…read moretrain. The staff are so welcoming and kind. You can truly feel their genuineness. That was the first thing, secondly there is something for everyone. Gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries and even sandwiches. The you f man who waited on me made good conversation with me and also mentioned telnet owned a clothing store next door. There are some cute little bistro tables inside and nice coffee shop decor. What I loved most is I noticed the music was faith based. And the I realized the shop is named 3:16 Bakery Shop, for the scripture passage John 3:16. It was a calm and uplifting environment. It's conveniently located near the train station. I loved my peanut butter gelato

    Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.

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    Desert time with some Gelato on waffle cone
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    Inside this fantabulous place
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    Vedder's

    Vedder's

    4.7
    (129 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Cannot believe it's taken me this long to have stumbled into this ice cream shop. If you want top…read moretier healthy this is IT! My ultimate fav was Berry bliss, literally tasted like a berry pie with pie crumbles. My kiddos had cotton candy & ube and hubby had coffee. So much flavor, without the guilt of having consumed who knows what that they put in our foods today. It's an adorable little nook nestled in a plaza with many food spot, you gotta walk around and burn off those calories with a sweet treat A portion of their portions go to the Michael J. Fox foundation so they are doing pretty great things. I had no idea that they are also in grocery stores and flavors change as well. They also have treats for your furry friends so we are itching to come back asap!

    This is the only vegan, refined sugar free ice cream place I'm aware of, so I'm lucky to live close…read moreenough to stop by! I sampled many flavors again, this time choosing a PB Chunk Flavor. Yum! Ice creams are still a little icey (not perfectly creamy all the way throughout), but I still prefer eating this ice cream over others because I FEEL better! Vegan & refined sugar free. Thank you Vedders for a delicious & healthier sweet treat! Small parking lot with many businesses in the shopping plaza, but we got parking again! The staff member was kind, happy, & helpful. My fiancé got an ice cream sandwich & enjoyed it :)

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    Straccietella Ice Cream Sandwich on Butter Cookie cookies
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    Gelato Paradiso

    Gelato Paradiso

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    This place never disappoints! My boyfriend and I come here for their amazing Waffle Cone Gelato…read moretreat about once a month--sometimes more! I've only been here a handful of times when there was no line, and that's usually because they had just opened. Otherwise, the line is almost always wrapped around the corner onto PCH--but it is absolutely worth the wait! I'm also really impressed with the staff. They are always on it! I actually time our wait every time we come, and they are incredibly consistent and quick. Even with a long line, our wait has never exceeded 25 minutes. And then there's the smell of those freshly baked waffle cone as you approach are to die for! The portions are generous, the gelato is delicious, and everything is always on point. It's one of those treats that just hits the spot every single time. Definitely worth the wait and easily one of our favorite monthly treats!

    So worth it! Ohhh my…read morethis was such a treat for my family and I! The entire adventure of retrieving the gelato is similar to a treasure hunt. It smells so delicious through the alley. The alley itself is charming. Yes, there's a line but it moves quickly. Once you make it to the front the helpers are wonderful. Everyone working was nice and patient. Had two samples. Could sample every one. The menu is straightforward. Makes ordering quick and easy. They offer gelato and sorbetto. A flavor for everyone. The waffle cone is a must. Just writing this review is making my mouth water for seconds. Thank you Paradiso!!

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    Lovely gelato hidden in an alley
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