Melt in your mouth goodness!!! While visiting SB, we drove…read moreby this spot on the way to dinner. We said to ourselves, skip dessert at the restaurant , so we can save room for ice cream! Thursday evening and there was a line! We got double scoops and those were generous portions for sure, seemed like a pint of ice cream in each. We got Santa Barbara Strawberry, very strawberry, creamy and yummy! And Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate - as creamy chocolate as it gets, with bits of chocolate - yummo!!! Go get some goodness while in the area, we highly recommend !

While in Santa Barbara, I came across McConnell's Fine Ice Creams. I'm a creature of habit, so I'm…read morenot big on trying something different when I already know what I like. But I decided to step outside my comfort zone and give this place a try. When I walked in, the place was clean and busy. The employees were friendly and provided great customer service. They even let me sample a couple of flavors before I made my decision. I ended up getting Strawberry and Eureka Lemon & Marionberries. The Strawberry was good, but that Eureka Lemon & Marionberries... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! If nothing else, I'll definitely be back just for that flavor. It was that good!

My friend and I spent the day exploring Downtown Santa Barbara. I had told him about how…read moreMcConnell's is a must stop by for Santa Barbara, and how iconic their ice cream is around here, since they were founded here. I had stopped by this very same spot with my parents 9 years ago on our way back from a San Francisco road trip. This place definitely did not dissapoint, almost a decade later! My friend and I just had dinner at The Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf, and since he covered dinner, I had promised ice cream on me. We absolutely had to stop here on our walk back to the car. We got the "Double", which was 4 scoops - Eureka Lemon & Marionberries, Pistachio & Almond Biscotti, Martinelli's Apple Cider Cranberry Jam, and the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. All of the flavors were absolutely delicious!!! Flavor, texture, sweetness-creaminess, everything about the ice cream was perfect! Service was good, staff was pretty nice with samples (some places can be super stingy and have an attitude about samples), and they were accomdating with extra cups and spoons since I wanted to share with my friend. Ambiance was nice too. I loved the upstairs seating area and how the store is covered in the history of the McConnell's Ice Cream legacy. Beautiful to witness, experience, and enjoy part of that legacy. 100% would definitely recommend McConnell's Ice Cream, check out a location if you're nearby or try them if you see them at your local grocery store. I absolutely love them!!!

I've tried McConnells ice cream at the grocery store before but this was my first time trying it…read morefrom the actual McConnells store, and wow, I was impressed. The ice cream here is wayyy better than the pints at the grocery store. I got the sea salt cream and cookies flavor and really enjoyed it!! If you're a fan of sea salt flavored ice creams, you would absolutely love this! The service here was friendly and the employees let our party sample as many flavors as we wanted. The store itself is on the smaller end and is more of a grab and go spot.

I ordered the milk and cookies and the Nutella flavor. The ice cream was very creamy, and was on…read morethe softer side which I like. The milk and cookies flavor was good. It had these chunks of chocolate cookies and chocolate chips. I liked the cookie bits, not so much the chocolate chips. The Nutella ice cream was great, and I enjoyed how it came with Nutella spread on the bottom. I like how the ice cream is organic but it is pretty expensive. The service was nice. Rori's is located in a food hall. It is kinda loud, and there is not a ton of seating outside of the stall.

$$$$ Simple counter…read morestand inside the SBPM. Melting as it is being handed to you. Flavors are good, service was meh. Dripping within a couple minutes onto your hand. Needed to go back for a cup and was given a look as if was a burden. Tiny cone, tiny scoops, big tipping solicitation.

This ice cream shop let me sample many flavors! I went with the mint chocolate brownie and oreo…read morecheesecake cookie dough. The scoops were quite large, so I split with a friend. There were also several flavors of sherbet on the menu (vegan friendly is always a plus). If you're in the mood for ice cream on State St and looking for a place that stays open fairly late (11 pm), check it out!

Great ice cream + friendly service + dog friendly…read more Amazing staff member who gives the most attention to my furry son. He enjoys all the attention and the giant sizes vanilla ice cream

Super over priced Thirfty ice cream.lol One scoop was $9 and…read moretwo scoops were $11.lol But they were nice enough to give us extra cup to share.

My son and I were walking along the beautiful pier yesterday when we saw a woman walking by with an…read moreice cream cone. A few steps later we saw this place and my son wanted to stop in for some ice cream. Upon walking in, we weren't even greeted by anyone and there were 2 girls with an attitude behind the counter who were extremely unwelcoming. They also didn't allow us to sample anything and the ice creams didn't even look that appealing, so we left. We went to McConnell's later and had a much better experience!

McConnells is always a classic place to stop when in Santa Barbara! There is public parking behind…read moreit with the first 75 minutes free. The street is super cute to walk around with. There isn't much seating inside, it's definitely a grab and go place but we found some shaded planters to sit by at the end of the block. The employees are so upbeat and super helpful. They allow samples before you choose your flavor. Each flavor is so yummy and unique and fun but not out of the ordinary. It's quality ice cream for sure! I went basic with the COFFEE ICE CREAM and it was exactly what I hoped for. So yummy. What a treat!

First impressions are everything. While the young men working there were not super organized in…read morekeeping the line moving, and had a lot of chatter going on between them, the ice cream made up for it! I ordered a lemon- marionberry ice cream. It was so delicious, creamy, and had the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. It was perfectly delicious! I just wish I had taken a picture of it. Best ice cream I have had in a while. The next time I pass through Santa Barbara I will make a point to stop in.

Phoned in for delivery, to treat kids and kids-alike at home…read more The Fruit bowl and the bowl with rich choco with lots of toppings, made everyone happy. Just that it should arrive on time. Anyways, we are fans of Yogurtland, so we'll keep ordering delicious froyo.

First and last time at this location. The girl that was at the register was so RUDE! It's crazy! We…read morewere 7 people and she gave 2-3 sample cups. We asked for me and she refused! Excuse me. Obviously you're not going to reuse the same one so what's the reason for that. It is also so expensive. 4 cups for $30. Also their flavors are not the best. My niece has their reward membership and so I asked if she has any rewards to use and she just stared at me. Then she's like it's not working/ it's down. So what if she has a discount that we want to use. Nothing! Horrible service and flavors. Never again!

Blenders is an awesome spot with delicious, healthy smoothies and juices. You can also choose…read moresupplements from their menu. Quick tip, there is a secret menu which I recommend checking out! The service here is very fast and our drinks came out within a couple minutes of ordering. The staff here is very kind and friendly. At this location, there isn't indoor seating so I would suggest enjoying your drinks while walking along State Street. I chose the red pineapple flavor this time and I loved the sweetness of the strawberry that nicely balances the tart flavor of the pineapple. The banana also adds a more caramel-like aftertaste that's pleasant. You really can't go wrong with whichever flavor combination you pick!

Blenders is a staple when you're in Santa Barbara. I went every single day when I was there. The…read moresmoothies are great for the price and they have so many flavors to choose from. It's great that they open early and pretty late for a smoothie spot. Its a great dessert alternative too if you want something sweet post-dinner. Its a pick up only spot, so grab and go to enjoy on state street or by the beach.

Rori's Artisanal Creamery in the Montecito Country Mart is still just as delicious as ever. I've…read morebeen coming here for years, and it's amazing to see that Rori's has been part of the Montecito community since 2012. I had the Milk & Cookies with chocolate sprinkles, and it was so yummy. There's something about Rori's that just never disappoints--the ice cream is consistently delicious, and it's still such a great stop when you're in the Country Mart. And the girls working behind the counter are always so nice. Every time I've been here, they've been friendly, welcoming, and make the best recommendations! Thank you! I can't wait to come back! Support local

My husband and I were spending the weekend in Montecito and we wanted some ice cream…read more We eat at Bettina a lot, and every time we're there, we see a long line at Rori's Artisanal Creamery next door. So this past weekend, we decided to try it. Wow. Some of the best ice cream we've ever had. My favorite flavor is the PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CANDY, followed by the LEMON CURD. My husband loves the CUP O' JOE SPINELLI and the NY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE. Now every time we're in Montecito, we'll be stopping at Rori's for a scoop or two! Can't wait to try more flavors!

I was on State Street for a quick day trip and was wandering around and saw a huge line in front of…read moreTondi Gelato. I saw that the line was moving pretty quickly so I decided to wait in line. It was about a 15 minute wait, which was not bad for Saturday afternoon. Tondi Gelato hand churns the gelato (which they advertised in front), so I was excited to try. There were tons of flavors and they also allow you to mix. I decided on salted caramel and strawberries and cream. Once I got to the front, I was in and out in about 5 minutes. They also put on whipped cream, which I opted to skip. There's a small patio for seating, but I wandered around state street. The ice cream was pretty delicious, so creamy and tasty. The only thing is that my strawberry and cream over flavored the caramel. So I ate them one side at a time (lol). Next time, I will pick other flavors that mesh better. Definitely a must try when you're on state street. They also have a ton of vegan options, which looked really good.

While visiting the Santa Barbara mall stopped in at Tondi Gelato to satisfy our craving for…read moresomething sweet. Employees were welcoming and friendly and trying their best to get everyone served. The shop was simple but cute. This was my first time having gelato, and I really enjoyed it. They had a variety of flavors to choose from however I went with coconut and lemon might go to flavors. Coconut was sweet and creamy and the lemon tasted like fresh lemons the perfect flavor for a hot summer day.