Orange County Creamery was the perfect sweet treat for our family after dinner! My husband absolutely loved his root beer float and my girls were thrilled with their ice cream cones. I treated myself to a sundae, and it was delicious--creamy, flavorful, and the perfect way to end our day. The ice cream was fresh, rich, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The shop was clean, welcoming, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors. Highly recommend for a fun family outing or whenever you're craving something sweet! read more

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Oh wow agree with other reviews portion sizes are weak! After skippping the crazy longline at the Soft Swell decided to hit this spot because it was empty. Well it's obvious why.... Ice cream was bland with no flavor and they give you a tiny scoop. My daughter had a super dry chocolate chip cookie,horrible! Just go wait in line at Soft Swell! read more

Orange County Creamery - Kind size cup lol of Salted Carmel bland - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We absolutely love Orange County creamery. We always stop by when we are on Del Mar for dinner. It's a tiny spot with only one table outside so we usually grab it to go. Really good ice cream, the kids love it!! The parking is limited, there's some in the back. We always take the trolley so it's easy. Highly recommend for ice cream! read more

I finally got to visit this place, and it did not disappoint. The awesome part is they not just have ice cream, they have non-dairy options as well, and I must say the guava was so refreshing on a hot day that it made me wanna come back the next weekend to get another one, but when I did, I found out it was a seasonal item and it ended that week. Unfortunately, I didn't get to get more, but hopefully it will return next summer. So the second time I went, I ended up getting the pumpkin ice cream, which is seasonal for fall, and that is actually super creamy, tastes like pumpkin pie. It doesn't taste like it's not real pumpkin it actually does taste like what it meant to be. The ingredients seem to be super fresh. The consistency of the ice cream is very creamy. The ice creams that I was able to try were sweetened perfectly. I have to say, I'm glad they have a few locations to make it easy for us to grab an ice cream, depending on what area we are in. I've been to two different locations so far, and they are very consistent. The owner is a pretty stand-up guy, helped walk us through a bunch of different flavors. They also allow you to taste the flavors before you commit to what you want. That's a definite plus, cause you never wanna try a new flavor and then be disappointed that you can't eat it after you spent money on it. All in all, this is a great ice cream shop. If you're into ice cream, I say definitely go check this place out and try the seasonal items. also a little tip, if you're not gonna just get ice cream and you're feeling like you need to go out for lunch, there's a lot of places to eat next to each location that are walking distance within a Stones throw or a block or two and you have multiple choices to go have lunch and then grab an ice cream after for dessert read more

Orange County Creamery - Guava papaya sorbet 5/5 stars - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

I cannot wait to go back to orange country creamery. It is a small ice cream shop located next to San Clemente beach. They only have outdoor seating but it's the perfect treat to walk around the beach with. The employee was really nice and let us try free samples before ordering. We went with the s'mores ice cream that was one of the best ice creams I've ever had. It wasn't overpoweringly sweet and had marshmallows mixed in but they weren't stale or hard. They had lots of unique flavors i haven't seen at other ice cream shops as well. 10/10 definitely check this place out if you're craving a sweet treat. read more

Orange County Creamery - S'mores ice cream with waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

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I always normally drive to aliso viejo for ice cream just because cold stone has banana. But they come very close to have great banana ice cream! Just portion could improve read more

They have the most delicious affogato. It's a generous scoop of whatever ice cream flavor you want (I recommend vanilla) and two shots of their espresso. Warning: it is addictive. You might order another one! Also it was hard to just pass by this ice cream shop. The smell of the waffles that they make in-house was just too tantalising to ignore. The mixture of that butter with sugar subjected to hot iron was the scent that lured us all in. The staff is so lovely too. We had such a nice conversation with them - these kids have a beautiful disposition. The ice cream sells itself but these folks are what incentivize customers to keep coming back! read more

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Great ice cream! Wish they would open an Arizona location. Whatever they do here to make this ice cream... it is special. This is one of the best ice creams I've ever had. The girls are nice that work there. Wish they had locations in Arizona too. This place is for people that appreciate classic flavors and aren't looking for the fatty scoops loaded with toppings. This is the real deal and tastes good by itself and doesn't need the extras. read more

They had so many appealing flavors and the consistency of the ice cream was just right. The employee that helped us was very patient and let us try a few before we settled on banana nutella and coffee. We also really liked the oreo one. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area, we will definitely be back! read more

Orange County Creamery - single scoop - half banana nutella half coffee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

After an amazing dinner, I was in the mood for ice cream. I remember walking by Orange County and saw they were closing soon. It's a cute little shop at the top of Del Mar. There were some teens in front of me who were all very funny. The young woman working was really nice and offered samples of the many choices, but I already knew what I wanted. I got a small with banana bread ice cream and the mango papaya sorbet. Both of these played off each other so well! It also connected me to my Hawaiian roots...LOL! Little did I know that they were both vegan and very good! Companies are getting better at producing vegan products that have actual flavor. These two did not disappoint! Definitely worth checking out! I look forward to coming back if in the area! read more

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Found this little gem after having lunch nearby and their display case of ice cream immediately caught my attention. Everything looked so creamy and freshly made! The lady was quick to greet us and asked if we wanted to try any of the flavors. THE CREAM. - Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl. Obviously sweet, with these crunchy little wafer bits that add textural contrast to this creamy ice cream. I got a small cup and it was the perfect amount for me (not piled on high). THE PARKING. Street parking and there's small parking lots if you drive into one of the alleyways. Read the signs as there are time limitations. THE RETURN. Yes! I got to sample their blueberry cheesecake (limited edition) and it's so good! I need to go back to try ALL the flavors. read more

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I came here with my wife for a post-lunch dessert. We ordered a double scoop with banana nutella crunch and cherry swirl. Both scoops of ice cream were creamy, rich, indulgent with distinctive tastes. Yummy! Lots of other great flavors were available, which makes me want to go back to try them. The woman who served us was very nice. The ambiance was terrific. The inside of the store is charming and nicely designed. My wife and I sat at a comfortable table outside, enjoyed the ice cream and people watched on a beautiful day. With all the restaurant options nearby it's nice to have a purely dessert option like Orange County Creamery. read more

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Delicious ice cream! The first thing I look for in a good ice cream is the texture and creaminess. And I was happy with the two flavors I had: Banana Bread Tahini Swirl and Cherry Swirl. They were rich and creamy and love the chocolate bits in the Cherry Swirl. The ice cream spot is located in a nice section of Avenida Dal Mar where you can people watch and enjoy an ice cream! read more

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Was looking for a treat on my walk back after dinner and despite the brisk weather decided to stop in to try some samples. I fell in love with their limited edition seasonal Apple Pie flavor (and you will too!!!) Such a rich, creamy base with delectable chunks of real apple pie. Service was quick and friendly and there are some tables outside to pause and enjoy your treat or continue your fun walk along Del Mar! read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Food - your local creamery shop with a few unique flavors. I got the ube. Service - nobody was at the store at the time of visit late Sunday night so it was as it should be. Helped out fine. Ambiance - quaint little shop Verdict - good to visit and try out at least once when in SC. read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

After having a five star experience yesterday at the Dana Point location, I came here since I was in town. Today I had the Coffee chocolate, chocolate chip, and Oreo shake. They drizzled chocolate syrup inside the cup before pouring the shake inside. They also put whipped cream on top. This shake was so yummy on this hot day. The young lady working was so nice too. Excellent service and ice cream. I'll be back. read more

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Whoa... I live near Del Mar and never seen this business until my boyfriend ordered me some. WOWWW!! The vanilla root beer float was hitting my nostalgia so damn hard! Again, my boyfriend ordered this via doordash and didn't melt nor got damaged during the delivery. Very well packed and secure. But enough about the packaging, the ice cream, creamery (Well duh, that's their name) LOL, and with the IBC root beer...10/10 If you love Dr. Pepper or A&W (We don't have an A&W near OC) so this will do. I'm definately coming back here but to eat in and not get it delivery still good but I have a feeling it's going to be BETTER. I was watching TRON: Legacy while eating this and ya'll GIRL DINNER I can't wait to actually go here, probably after getting food at Min's Dumpling. read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

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All I can say is Yum ... always changing the selection choices and consistently good. Added plus of gluten free waffle cones. read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

Ice cream itself tasted fine, nothing exceptional. But the portions are weak. My friends single scoop in a cup looked like a kids size? She double checked with the cashier and she confirmed and charged for a single scoop at $5-6. The single scoop in the cone was a bit better, but I was charged $1 extra for a vegan scoop. It's basically a sherbet lol so that's ridiculous but gotta get your money where you can I guess. Definitely not coming back read more

Orange County Creamery - Single Scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

Went here 5 minutes after 12, and they were not ready at all. No ice cream was in the case and she said "sorry, we're not done with our set up." If you're going to open at 12, be ready at 12. I felt very unwelcome. Oreo ice cream was good though. read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

Absolutely delicious! The ice cream was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. You can taste the quality in every bite. The portions were generous, the flavors were unique and fresh, and it was the perfect way to end the night. Already looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors! read more

I came here yesterday and forgot to get checked out for the Yelp event, I love their ice cream, it's so delicious especially a hot day, thank you for giving us free ice cream! That was so fun. Everyone is so sweet here just like their smoothies and shakes. I like this location more than the Dana Point location. read more

Nice lil gelato place to stop for dessert that's surrounded by all these amazing restaurants. Of course had to try after dinner. Selections were great and had various flavors that were different from your typical selections. I noticed they also had some "limited edition" flavors which is always fun if you happen to like those flavor mixes. However they also had the simple Chocolate and vanilla bean too just in case you want it simple like I did that time lol. Customer service was amazing and quick and just what we needed at the time. My girls tried many different flavors as well and everyone was happy! Check them out of your walking by. read more

Orange County Creamery - Selections - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

This icecream was very good! Scoops were on the smaller side. I will go back, next time I am in the area. read more

Orange County Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

Not going to lie. I flat out don't know how to not give this place a solid rating. The ice cream is delicious. The service was great. And the inside of the spot is super well put together. They serve by the cone or by the scoop here. They also have these incredible wafer style items at the front. Cheers! read more

They were slow. Ice cream was good. We tried 3 flavors- 2 sorbets and vanilla bean. We got 2 singles and a kids. One of the singles had about 1/2 scoop. The other single was a very stingy scoop that was not packed. We probably won't hit this spot up again. Definitely wasn't worth the money. read more

How do you know ice cream is freshly made and not some routine product you can buy in any grocery store? Not just the creaminess but the quick melt. I speak as someone who used to make a lot of homemade ice cream. The product here is so awesome. Lots of flavors and high quality. I will be back! #Yelpelite read more

Ice cream is fresh. I loved the mango cheesecake. You could taste both the mango and the cream cheese. It was so good. I went back another day but they had other flavors. Luckily, there was a point in the freezer to I got it to go. I'm not sure how often the flavors revolve, so make sure to ask if you find your favorites. No seating inside. There is only 1 table outside but multiple benches along the street. read more

Cute little shop nestled in downtown San Clemente. Creamy coffee chocolate and taro ice cream hits the spot on this cool Labor Day weekend read more

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Found this ice cream shop after Yelping nearby dessert places after a visit to the San Clemente Pier. If you drive too fast down the road, you'll miss it, but there's street parking all around the streets. The shop is small, but cute with a photo op against the wall with a neon sign and greenery. The staff serves samples and the ice cream was delicious! I got the coffee and Oreo flavors. Yum! read more

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Neat little ice cream spot in the middle of Town. Decent selection of flavors, a bit expensive, but the quality was good. I had the cherry swirl.. very tasty read more

Orange County Creamery - Single scoop Cherry Swirl. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

I noticed a lot of customers on a Thursday evening when I walked by, but I was too cold to want ice cream. So I came here after lunch today (Friday). I am so glad I did! The person who helped us was so nice and encouraged us to try as many flavors as we wanted. When we asked why the ice cream is so light, we were told it is Danish ice cream, which is similar to gelato. Not heavily sweet, but lovely flavor. You can taste the salt in the salted caramel. Hooray! And the cherry and chocolate balance in the Cherry Swirl is awesome! The cherries tasted a bit tart, which I loved. And the Coffee Chocolate was smoothe, and the chocolate pieces were plenty but small. No funky aftertaste or sudden thirst. This place is fantastic! read more

Orange County Creamery - Great variety of in-house made ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Organic ice cream for a warm day in San Clemente. Cute little town south of Laguna beach. Stumbled into this creamery while walking around and definitely enjoyed each bite. read more

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Orange County creamery is one of my new fav ice cream shops . After trying a few samples I loved the coffee and chocolate ice cream. Excellent texture. Taste more natural than other shops . Not too sweet. Scoops were generous . Other favorites in the group were cookie and cream and smores !!! read more

Orange County Creamery - Coffee and chocolate !! Excellent - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

We throughly enjoyed the ice cream (coffee chocolate) and sorbets (strawberry and lemon) that we had. Delicious. Great way to cap off a hot day. My only suggestion is that the servers make sure they are scooping up a full serving. My double scoop order had a wimpy second scoop noticeably smaller than my companion's (whose serving was better than mine but still not consisting of an ambitiously rolled scoop. In my cup, the bottom flavor was not far below the surface. The flavors served provide a good choice of options and include ice cream, sorbets and dairy-free and vegan varieties. There are creative offerings that pair complementary ingredients (like banana and Nutella); they seem to shy away from very odd flavors and herbal pairings seen at some scoop shops which we appreciate. (But they do have purple taro ice cream all year round!) read more

Ice cream was delicious. Banana chocolate flavor in particular was great. Root beer float was a nice call back to my childhood as well.

Orange County Creamery offers handcrafted ice cream, fruit sorbets and plant-based flavors made from non-dairy alternatives. The San Clemente location can be found near the intersection of Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real. As far as I can tell, seating is limited to the table out front. We ordered the Salted Caramel and the Limited Edition Butter Pecan flavors and we could taste the creaminess and quality of the ingredients...perfect for a hot summery day! Service was also friendly. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! read more

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I appreciate the dairy free options. They even have a vegan cone you can get! They are currently doing a collaboration flavor with one of my favorite vegan restaurants, VIBE. I really hope they keep this flavor on their menu! The flavor is called banana bread and it tastes so decadent yet nutrient dense since they use homemade cashew milk and tahini! Also, the customer service is always great here. I have never had a bad experience! read more

AMAZING! Cute little shop, friendly staff, and the most creamiest, delicious, and softest ice cream ever. Definitely recommend if you're in the area :) read more

Orange County Creamery - cookies and cream, nutella banana, mint chocolate chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Clemente, California

This place doesn't need another amazing review but I had to do it!!! Best taro ice cream ever. Better than the Filipino brand Magnolia and that says a lot! I was excited that they had it. The worker was very friendly. The mango cheesecake was not that great though... read more