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I love a good waffle cone and they make their cones fresh here. They shop had a lot of unique flavors. They mentioned that their specialty is the black cherry chip and the Horchata. I actually tried the black cherry chip ice cream and it also includes activated black charcoal. It's a very unique tasting ice cream. I don't think I've ever had anything that tasted quite like it. However, the activated charcoal did make my mouth turn black. The waffle cone was absolutely a delight. It was thin and crispy and buttery. Yums! Small parking lot. Casual. They give samples. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.
Cute little one-off ice cream shop with good ice cream! When I went, there was a nice and helpful young boy serving. Perhaps not the most sanitary methods of serving but I appreciate his willingness to work at a young age and his kindness! I got the blackberry chocolate chip, which is a pretty unique flavor! Super creamy ice cream with a good amount of chocolate chips and a very good and smooth fudge ribbon throughout. I just wish the berry flavor of the actual ice cream was more prominent. Would come back again if in the area!
This place was wild. Killer Whale Creamery had one of the most insane selections of flavors I have ever seen. It was almost overwhelming--in both a good and bad way. Every single description sounded phenomenal, which made it so hard to choose just one. I ended up going with the ube pancakes and matcha swirl, and wow. It was way too good to pass up. It had actual pancake chunks in it that gave it a nice texture and flavor twist from your typical scoop of ice cream. I also got cookies and cream, which is my go-to and favorite flavor. It was perfectly creamy with just the right amount of Oreo pieces mixed in. I tried a few others too, including the Killer Whale Vanilla, Strawberry Coconut, and S'mores on the Beach. Every one of them was crazy good, but the ube and cookies and cream were the winners for me that day. Next time I am back in San Diego, I am absolutely coming back here and getting more. I might just grab a few cups and go all in, FORGET THE CALORIES BRUH The friends I was with got the cookies and cream and the coconut coffee and were just as happy with their picks. Everyone walked away impressed. Definitely a spot I would recommend to anyone looking for fun and creative ice cream flavors that actually taste as good as they sound.
We came with a small rush and had to wait behind 3 parties. But it was such a cute, decorated spot it wasn't a bad wait! Super ocean-themed, there's sea stars, surfboards, plants, and so many other cute items to look at. Once it was our turn, we were able to sample flavors before ordering. It was a tough choice but we ended up getting the matcha ube swirl which was super flavorful and unique! Toppings are plentiful but cost a bit extra. Ice cream is a bit expensive but totally worth trying! Highly recommend checking out this spot near La Jolla cove!
Killer Whale Creamery... an interesting name for a gourmet ice cream shop in the village of La Jolla. It's in the same plaza as Sugar and Scribe for those who are familiar with the popular brunch spot. When I visited on a weekend evening near closing time last month, there was still a line that snaked out the front door. The suite was small with no inside seating. Numerous customers were enjoying their frozen treat by sitting outside on the benches and retaining walls of the plaza. Prices were $5 for one scoop, $7.50 for two scoops, and $12 for a flight of four. Toppings cost $0.50 each. They allowed you to sample the flavors which naturally slowed down the progress of the line. With a bold name comes the responsibility of providing bold products. The following flavors of dairy ice cream were available... * Smores on the Beach * Blacks Beachy Cherry * Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar * Lovely Vanilla Chai Tea * Blackberry Chocolate Chip * Honey Lavender Fields * Surfside Strawberry Cream with Maple Walnuts * Ube Pancakes with Matcha Latte Swirl * Caramel Seaside Turtle Chocolate Brownie * Killer Whale Cocoa & Vanilla * Cookies & Cream For those who wanted vegan choices, these were on the menu... * Mexican Tajin Topped Chamoy * Strawberry Coconut * Mint Chocolate Chip * Blueberry Dark Chocolate * Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters A set of six varieties in collaboration with Frankie & Joe's was available for an extra $1.50 each. I sampled at least three kinds of dairy before selecting a flight. My choices were the Blacks Beachy Cherry, Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar, Honey Lavender Fields, and Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters. The first was completely black because of the charcoal used in the blend. It was named in honor of the famous local clothing-optional beach. The cherry flavor was prominent though. The middle two flavors were alright. The acai was refreshing while the granola clusters added texture. The four scoop flight I purchased was the best value. I do have to give kudos for the creativity of several flavors. I am uncertain how often new ones are added to the rotation as the menu hasn't changed for over a month now(?). The creaminess of the products was good, however it wasn't the cream of the crop (sorry for the pun) amongst the neighborhood competition.
The ice cream flavors are somewhat unique, but I've personally had questionable service, which has been corroborated by friends who went to try it after me. The server usually doesn't talk to you and will only help you if you directly ask them, which I've never really seen. It was good to try once, but I don't think they have anything unique that makes me want to go back again unless it happened to be in the area and I wanted ice cream. The interior is cutely decorated, and matches, what I'm guessing, is their sister restaurant across the street
COLD SWEETS (4 stars) Always leave room for dessert. Especially, ice cream! - ICECREAM: good - PRICE: ok - SERVICE: average - AMBIANCE: county or beach (couldn't tell) Sampling is available. Small space, nowhere to sit except for some bench space outside. No idea where the line starts. Two tall guys squeeze in and cut the "line" because they probably didn't know where the line started and that line started with ME. I cut them off and started engaging with the employee immediately - because I could tell he was just going to help them since they squeezed their way to the counter. :: ORDER :: KILLERWHALE ($5.39. / scoop) - cocoa + vanilla. This was the selected one because it looked like the popular flavor and the shop is called killer whale. It's "black" and white, the black being the cocoa which tasted like subtle unsweetened cocoa. Wasn't the color of cocoa, it was dark-dsrk, darker than dark chocolate. Reminded me of charcoal. The white part was the vanilla which added that light sweetness into the ice cream. I did see a trace of redish line between the layers of the cocoa part blending with the vanilla but didn't have any distinct flavor as I think it's the coloring blending together. Overall, this was good. RECOMMEND Not in a rush to come back. Their ice cream is good but nothing that blew my mind away. Until the next review..
That feeling when you walk in and all the flavors sounds intriguing and unique. We were able to sample a few but didn't want to hold up the line. They have vegan options and gluten-free options too. Cute shop, line management might be tricky since it's skinny inside but the service was great. I was able to get a split scoop of the ube pancakes with matcha latte swirl and the killer whale cocoa and vanilla in a cone. Prices were fair and ice cream was delicious. There's some parking in the plaza but it can get crowded.
order: blackberry chocolate chip allows you to taste different flavors and i liked the blackberry one! there were a bunch of flavors crossed out though like ube that i would've liked to try. the blackberry was pretty good, the ice cream wasn't too heavy and it was a sweet/tarte flavor however for $5, they don't really give you a lot of ice cream i ordered one scoop which is on me but idk if you can see it from the picture, but the cup wasn't really filled. overall, pretty good but kinda expensive for how much they give you
Cute little shop in the same plaza as sugar and scribe in La Jolla. They have unique flavors such as lavender, horchata churro, blueberry dark chocolate and ube pancakes with matcha swirl. I sampled all of these and loved the lavender the most. Each flavor has its own set of toppings. Lavender came with real lavender flakes as well as lavender honey. I got this with their waffle cone which was so good. Service was great the man helping us was very kind and allowed us to try any flavors we wanted. They have a great vegan menu as well for those who prefer dairy free. Come check this spot out you wont be disappointed!!
the worker at the counter yesterday was so nice she was great!!! the ice cream was also very good :D i got a single scoop with two flavors: ube pancake w/ matcha latte swirl, and honey lavender :3 if i came back i probably would skip out on the ube matcha one, not enough ube flavor in the ube half of it for me but the honey lavender was really great omg and i LOOOVE lavender ice cream like it's serious for me. very fragrant lavender, the sweetness from the honey adds a little mlem its very nice, smooth ice cream in general i lurved it. mlem
24 days ago
27 days ago
Flavors are amazing! Warm greeting from the moment you walk-in. My favorite in town! I tried the Guava Cheesecake an Ube Smore's 10/10 read more
Stopped by a weekday early evening and we had the whole store to ourselves! Server was extremely kind and patient. I ordered the huckleberry and horchata ice creams. Before I officially ordered, she offered a sample to ensure I'd enjoy what I got since it was my time time here. She displayed complete thoughtfulness and good service by doing so. I had been to another creamery, Stella Jean, and by far this place tastes a lot better and has nice server. Definitely recommend! read more
I love a good waffle cone and they make their cones fresh here. They shop had a lot of unique flavors. They mentioned that their specialty is the black cherry chip and the Horchata. I actually tried the black cherry chip ice cream and it also includes activated black charcoal. It's a very unique tasting ice cream. I don't think I've ever had anything that tasted quite like it. However, the activated charcoal did make my mouth turn black. The waffle cone was absolutely a delight. It was thin and crispy and buttery. Yums! Small parking lot. Casual. They give samples. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more
1 year ago
Cute little one-off ice cream shop with good ice cream! When I went, there was a nice and helpful young boy serving. Perhaps not the most sanitary methods of serving but I appreciate his willingness to work at a young age and his kindness! I got the blackberry chocolate chip, which is a pretty unique flavor! Super creamy ice cream with a good amount of chocolate chips and a very good and smooth fudge ribbon throughout. I just wish the berry flavor of the actual ice cream was more prominent. Would come back again if in the area! read more
11 months ago
This place was wild. Killer Whale Creamery had one of the most insane selections of flavors I have ever seen. It was almost overwhelming--in both a good and bad way. Every single description sounded phenomenal, which made it so hard to choose just one. I ended up going with the ube pancakes and matcha swirl, and wow. It was way too good to pass up. It had actual pancake chunks in it that gave it a nice texture and flavor twist from your typical scoop of ice cream. I also got cookies and cream, which is my go-to and favorite flavor. It was perfectly creamy with just the right amount of Oreo pieces mixed in. I tried a few others too, including the Killer Whale Vanilla, Strawberry Coconut, and S'mores on the Beach. Every one of them was crazy good, but the ube and cookies and cream were the winners for me that day. Next time I am back in San Diego, I am absolutely coming back here and getting more. I might just grab a few cups and go all in, FORGET THE CALORIES BRUH The friends I was with got the cookies and cream and the coconut coffee and were just as happy with their picks. Everyone walked away impressed. Definitely a spot I would recommend to anyone looking for fun and creative ice cream flavors that actually taste as good as they sound. read more
2 years ago
Me and a friend found this spot and WHOA the options all sound sooooo good. I got the charcoal cherry ice cream I think it was called. I liked that this location was very clean and quick to get us taken care of :) Flavor of ice cream was a 10/10 read more
1 year ago
We came with a small rush and had to wait behind 3 parties. But it was such a cute, decorated spot it wasn't a bad wait! Super ocean-themed, there's sea stars, surfboards, plants, and so many other cute items to look at. Once it was our turn, we were able to sample flavors before ordering. It was a tough choice but we ended up getting the matcha ube swirl which was super flavorful and unique! Toppings are plentiful but cost a bit extra. Ice cream is a bit expensive but totally worth trying! Highly recommend checking out this spot near La Jolla cove! read more
Killer Whale Creamery... an interesting name for a gourmet ice cream shop in the village of La Jolla. It's in the same plaza as Sugar and Scribe for those who are familiar with the popular brunch spot. When I visited on a weekend evening near closing time last month, there was still a line that snaked out the front door. The suite was small with no inside seating. Numerous customers were enjoying their frozen treat by sitting outside on the benches and retaining walls of the plaza. Prices were $5 for one scoop, $7.50 for two scoops, and $12 for a flight of four. Toppings cost $0.50 each. They allowed you to sample the flavors which naturally slowed down the progress of the line. With a bold name comes the responsibility of providing bold products. The following flavors of dairy ice cream were available... * Smores on the Beach * Blacks Beachy Cherry * Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar * Lovely Vanilla Chai Tea * Blackberry Chocolate Chip * Honey Lavender Fields * Surfside Strawberry Cream with Maple Walnuts * Ube Pancakes with Matcha Latte Swirl * Caramel Seaside Turtle Chocolate Brownie * Killer Whale Cocoa & Vanilla * Cookies & Cream For those who wanted vegan choices, these were on the menu... * Mexican Tajin Topped Chamoy * Strawberry Coconut * Mint Chocolate Chip * Blueberry Dark Chocolate * Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters A set of six varieties in collaboration with Frankie & Joe's was available for an extra $1.50 each. I sampled at least three kinds of dairy before selecting a flight. My choices were the Blacks Beachy Cherry, Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar, Honey Lavender Fields, and Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters. The first was completely black because of the charcoal used in the blend. It was named in honor of the famous local clothing-optional beach. The cherry flavor was prominent though. The middle two flavors were alright. The acai was refreshing while the granola clusters added texture. The four scoop flight I purchased was the best value. I do have to give kudos for the creativity of several flavors. I am uncertain how often new ones are added to the rotation as the menu hasn't changed for over a month now(?). The creaminess of the products was good, however it wasn't the cream of the crop (sorry for the pun) amongst the neighborhood competition. read more
1 year ago
The ice cream flavors are somewhat unique, but I've personally had questionable service, which has been corroborated by friends who went to try it after me. The server usually doesn't talk to you and will only help you if you directly ask them, which I've never really seen. It was good to try once, but I don't think they have anything unique that makes me want to go back again unless it happened to be in the area and I wanted ice cream. The interior is cutely decorated, and matches, what I'm guessing, is their sister restaurant across the street read more
COLD SWEETS (4 stars) Always leave room for dessert. Especially, ice cream! - ICECREAM: good - PRICE: ok - SERVICE: average - AMBIANCE: county or beach (couldn't tell) Sampling is available. Small space, nowhere to sit except for some bench space outside. No idea where the line starts. Two tall guys squeeze in and cut the "line" because they probably didn't know where the line started and that line started with ME. I cut them off and started engaging with the employee immediately - because I could tell he was just going to help them since they squeezed their way to the counter. :: ORDER :: KILLERWHALE ($5.39. / scoop) - cocoa + vanilla. This was the selected one because it looked like the popular flavor and the shop is called killer whale. It's "black" and white, the black being the cocoa which tasted like subtle unsweetened cocoa. Wasn't the color of cocoa, it was dark-dsrk, darker than dark chocolate. Reminded me of charcoal. The white part was the vanilla which added that light sweetness into the ice cream. I did see a trace of redish line between the layers of the cocoa part blending with the vanilla but didn't have any distinct flavor as I think it's the coloring blending together. Overall, this was good. RECOMMEND Not in a rush to come back. Their ice cream is good but nothing that blew my mind away. Until the next review.. read more
2 years ago
That feeling when you walk in and all the flavors sounds intriguing and unique. We were able to sample a few but didn't want to hold up the line. They have vegan options and gluten-free options too. Cute shop, line management might be tricky since it's skinny inside but the service was great. I was able to get a split scoop of the ube pancakes with matcha latte swirl and the killer whale cocoa and vanilla in a cone. Prices were fair and ice cream was delicious. There's some parking in the plaza but it can get crowded. read more
order: blackberry chocolate chip allows you to taste different flavors and i liked the blackberry one! there were a bunch of flavors crossed out though like ube that i would've liked to try. the blackberry was pretty good, the ice cream wasn't too heavy and it was a sweet/tarte flavor however for $5, they don't really give you a lot of ice cream i ordered one scoop which is on me but idk if you can see it from the picture, but the cup wasn't really filled. overall, pretty good but kinda expensive for how much they give you read more
Cute little shop in the same plaza as sugar and scribe in La Jolla. They have unique flavors such as lavender, horchata churro, blueberry dark chocolate and ube pancakes with matcha swirl. I sampled all of these and loved the lavender the most. Each flavor has its own set of toppings. Lavender came with real lavender flakes as well as lavender honey. I got this with their waffle cone which was so good. Service was great the man helping us was very kind and allowed us to try any flavors we wanted. They have a great vegan menu as well for those who prefer dairy free. Come check this spot out you wont be disappointed!! read more
wow i love this ice cream spot!! they have such unique and yummy flavors. i tried their seasonal flavor called pineapple coconut flakes, also the surf strawberry cream, killer whale cacao & vanilla, peach basil swirl. also the worker was so sweet today! such a great find, i'll be back! read more
the worker at the counter yesterday was so nice she was great!!! the ice cream was also very good :D i got a single scoop with two flavors: ube pancake w/ matcha latte swirl, and honey lavender :3 if i came back i probably would skip out on the ube matcha one, not enough ube flavor in the ube half of it for me but the honey lavender was really great omg and i LOOOVE lavender ice cream like it's serious for me. very fragrant lavender, the sweetness from the honey adds a little mlem its very nice, smooth ice cream in general i lurved it. mlem read more
Saw many ads on Instagram and decided to drop by when I was in the area. Service was good and the place was clean, and the staff behind the counter offered samples. I ordered the ube matcha. However, I personally did not like the texture of the ice cream--was somewhat chalky almost, not creamy, and there wasn't much of an ube or matcha flavor in the ice cream. read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
Wanted something sweet while I was in La Jolla so I stopped for ice cream at popular spot in the area. Killer Whale Creamery has a select menu with different mixtures and toppings that create very interesting at tasty ice cream flavors. Since I can't have dairy, I tried their vegan options. I got the cookies and cream. It tasted fine but lacked that cookie flavor. It mostly tasted like vanilla ice cream to me. Next time I'll have to try another flavor and see if the flavor I chose just wasn't the best option for me. read more
11 months ago
The blueberry dark chocolate and Carmel seaside turtle chocolate ice cream was so yummy and with the charcoal cone. It was a nice treat read more
2 years ago
A great new ice cream shop in downtown La Jolla. Open late, which is nice when La Jolla is dead at night. They have many unique flavors, and you are allowed to sample them. Their waffle cones smelled divine and they had a couple toppings to choose from. We really loved the Ube pancake and Matcha flavor, the honey lavender flavor, and the, vanilla chai tea latte flavor. The servings are on the small side for what you pay, but that's typical of this area. Regardless, the flavors are very good and unique. The workers were kind and willing to wait as you decide on the many wonderful flavors that are available to choose from. The interior is decorated in a clean, beachy, plant aesthetic, and there are no places inside to sit. There are a couple benches outside, but not exactly a place to sit and hang out. read more
2 years ago
Love finding cute little ice cream shops! The worker was friendly and patient while we tried the different flavors. I tried samples of the churro ice cream and ube-matcha ice cream, both were pretty sweet. I ended up getting the strawberry coconut and mango with Chamoy non-dairy scoops, both had fruity sweet flavors and good consistency. read more
We just tried this spot Saturday night and were very impressed. We had seen an instagram video which convinced us to go and try Killer Whale for the first time. When we went at around 8pm the parking lot was pretty open and the line wasn't too long. The menu has a bunch of fun options and pairings. They also have vegan flavors available which also look yummy. You can of course try your flavors you want and then it's tough to decide. We picked the ube and matcha mix which was so delicious we had to get 2 scoops. The fun thing is that with each flavor they have a topping that goes with. We kindly asked for a specific topping on ours which they gladly did for us. The store is really cute and spacious. They have a couple little benches outside for seating. For a double scoop, the price is $7.50 which seems to be the going rate. The service was really great and the man who helped us was really sweet and asked about our weekend. This place overall was so great and we will gladly be back. Check out this place! read more
When I first walked in, the two girls in the front were not welcoming. I felt very upset as I had been wanting to try ice cream for awhile and it was my first time in San Diego. However, The ice cream is very creamy and it tasted really chocolaty! I really wish they had the other flavors but they are sold out of everything else. read more
9 months ago
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The staff was super friendly and patient (my friend and I had asked to try so many flavors). I ended up getting the strawberry coconut which came with toasted coconut flakes and was so light, creamy and refreshing. read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
Super cozy ambience, very unique and tasty flavors. Very kind owner who offered as many samples as needed to decide. Loved that i could do two flavors in one scoop. read more
2 years ago
I don't know what the hype is about. I'd say it was more of a "killer flop." I tried a bunch of the flavors, excited for many of the unique ones. However all of the samples were underwhelming and I honestly didn't know what to choose because nothing seemed that good. I finally settled on horchata and pumpkin. The horchata was meh, it was just basic cinnamon with vanilla. The pumpkin however was terrible. The pumpkin flavor was fine, but it was loaded with black pepper?!? The pepper was so overpowering and it ruined the flavor. Also, I asked the worker, do you do split scoops, could I get 2 flavors in one scoop? He said yes. However, it seemed like he misunderstood me and later charged me for an $8 double scoop. Which was not worth it at all. $8 down the drain sadly. I wanted to like this place after all the cool videos I've seen on Instagram but it unfortunately was very disappointing. read more
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