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!

YUMMY ICE CREAM SPOT they have fun flavors like nutella…read morebanana bread, taro, lavender, chocolate cherry swirl and more! They r creamy and scoops are generous! They do melt fast so I suggest getting a cup on the side staffs are friendly and the owner is nice, there are seats inside and out, very spacious Parking is to the right of the plaza, but not a lot so might need to park by road

Cute ice cream shop in Dana Point!…read more They had 4 vegan/dairy-free options available, 1 coconut milk based, and 3 sorbets. The staff was very friendly and let me take my time deciding what flavor to get. I ended up ordering 1 scoop of the watermelon sorbet, and it was sweet and fresh! Perfect for the end of a beach day. They had both indoor and outdoor dining tables available for customers. Limited parking, but you can walk to it from the beach!

Cute little French bakery with good coffee and good food. The staff is super friendly as well which…read moremade the experience all the more pleasant!

I arrived at this place by accident (wanted to try a place nearby, didn't feel it, and on my way…read moreback to the car I saw this French bakery). I'm typically suspicious of French cafes, they never really hit the spot, and not because I try them with the expectation of getting a true French style product, but I'm just very often disappointed by the general quality. I'm so glad I gave this a go. We tried both savory and sweet pastries, and they were all absolutely delicious. To the point that I ordered a few more to go. The croissant with cream and berry was gorgeous, not overly sweet, which is sadly so rare, and the feta cheese and mushroom pastry was amazing. The person behind the counter was also super sweet and helpful. If I were a local, this would be my almost daily spot.

Very yummy! Gelati is the perfect way to get the best of both worlds--Italian ice and custard…read more Definitely a great dessert option if you're near one! I was a big fan of the mango Italian ice flavor. It was sweet, refreshing, and had a great mango flavor. Love that there's custard at the bottom too!

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!

Wow! I can honestly say we were all blown away by the birthday cake my hubby ordered for my…read morebirthday. I had one simple request make it taste like a ding dong aka hostess cupcake. It was probably the best cake we've ever had! The flavor was dead on and the cake itself was super moist. Our only regret was not getting a bigger cake for more leftovers.

We tried this place for a custom cake about 6 years ago. While the look was amazing, I didn't think…read morethe flavor was great. This time for my birthday, I thought we'd try a standard flavor cake since they should be making it on the regular. We got the lemon delight. It was super sweet. I couldn't eat any of the frosting and the frosting filling next to the lemon was very sweet. They also messed up my name. I remember my husband spelling out my name like the military nato style too but what was written on the order form was wrong. And then on the cake was wrong and didn't even match the order form. I know my name is difficult but I guess the decorator wasn't there so it was a difficult fix. They apologized and gave us candles. On a side note and not affecting this rating: We ate at the cafe side once and it was good. But we sat outside and had a bad experience unrelated to the cafe. Someone with their huge hairy dog was just outside the cafe and rubbing their long hair dog getting it into the air and the wind was blowing it all over our food and drinks and also in the nearby tables. Definitely killed the appetite. This is not affecting the rating. Rating is based solely on the cakes.

I had a peanut butter shake which I thought was quite good. The only issue was got the very bottom…read more10% was 100% peanut butter, they did not blend the shake very well and it was a bit too rich to eat so a little bit was wasted.

We were feeling very hungry after our sushi dinner and wanted a little something sweet on our…read morepallet to end the evening. Saturday night the line wasn't too overwhelming. (remember this is a walk up window, not a sitdown restaurant) The ice cream is very tasty. I would love it if they would not use food coloring in their pistachio it was almost the color of lemon lime. Which we all know a true pistachio does not look like that. It's right on the corner of PCH so it's easy to find and there is wonderful random spots to park or you can just walk from your restaurant.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.