Stumbled upon 1022 Cafe & Gelateria and couldn't resist stopping in for a sweet treat on a warm…read moreafternoon. 10-12 flavors available in the shop. I sampled a few before landing on a medium ($7.50) with tropical sorbet and stracciatella (sweet cream with chocolate chips). I'm usually not a big fan of passion fruit, but the tropical sorbet had a nice tartness that made it surprisingly delicious. As with most gelato spots, the portions are a bit smaller than typical ice cream scoops, but still satisfying. The service was great - everyone behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. Street parking only, which can be a bit tricky, but we lucked out and found a spot right in front on a Sunday afternoon. The shop is in a prime area in Downtown Oceanside, surrounded by other shops and about a 7-minute walk to the beach, making it a perfect stop while exploring the area.

Awesome coffee! It's as good as being in Italy! Gelato yum!…read more Had the Affogato with Cheesecake gelato! Hubby had Cortado! Excellent tunes as well.

The ice cream was amazing and the customer service was even better! All thanks to Micah's patience…read moreand recommendations, I was able to enjoy one of the best ice creams I've had! Definitely recommend!

Made fresh every day! Lots and lots of flavors to enjoy…read more Free Samples. All ages waiting in line patiently. Service is efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable No place to sit inside but no one cares because it's all about the creamy, tasty, dreamy ice cream.

Such a cute craft ice cream shop in South Oceanside. I have been here a few times and love it. The…read moreflavor profiles of the ice creams are unique and inventive while also paying homage to classics. The ice cream is house made and pasteurized. They have gluten free options too. You can choose between a cone, a cup or even some flavors are available in their adorable ice cream tacos! My first time there, I got "things & stuff" flavor which is peanut butter pretzel-y flavor in a cone! So good! The taste is unmatched and the quality ingredients are evident. Second time around I chose the "let them eat cake" flavor which is a birthday cake flavor. I loved it. Portable, fun, and definitely delicious. It was a warm day and did not melt all over the place because the ice cream was insulated in the taco "cone". The shop is clean, cute, and bright. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about the the flavors, ingredients and will help you if you have trouble deciding! Parking in this area can be a challenge, but at 3pm on a Monday, I found a spot. Definitely plan to walk a little bit if you come on the weekends, but that's part of the adventure!

Very good ice cream Different flavors that are very rich but…read moresubtle Service was really good and the place was very cute. Gets very busy but lucked out and got there when there was 3 people in line. Otw out, the line was long again

I love this place amazing staff and amazing flavors keep coming here ! They are the best in…read moreeverything they do, hot days are coming so come fast !

The girl who greeted us when we entered and rang us up was so sweet with great customer service! (I…read morewish I got her name but I forgot to) *If she gets any reward for reviews I think she totally should - she was blonde and was working around 4:30*

I was in this area of Oceanside in the valley and was looking for ice cream. Upon recommendations,…read moreI came across Ocean Rainbow ice cream parlor. Remotely hidden in the back of the shopping plaza on El Camino Real & Mission Ave, is this gem of a small ice cream shop, Ocean Rainbow. One could easily drive right past them because of their small signage on the exterior. The shop is very small and see maybe 10 people. Yeah, very friendly service that is excellent and fast to greet and offer a free sample. This ice cream shop has a very large variety of flavors that are native to Mexican culture. They have ice cream scoops, milkshakes, water-based popsicles, sherbets, sundaes, chamango, banana splits, icicles, elotes, esquites, Tostilocos, popsicles, shaved ice and a whole lot more. You can find flavors like guava, rice, pistachio, coconut, Oreo, cookie dough, rocky road, mango, mamey, cactus fruit, pine nut, MAZAPAN, chamoy, tamarindo, burnt milk, Gansito and even tequila. There most popular item is the Fresas Con Crema. Prices are very reasonable and I got a 3-scoop chocolate waffle cone for $8. They also have fresh-made aguas frescas that are made to-order and esquimales too! I highly recommend checking this spot out the next time you have a sweet tooth!

Oh my goodness this place is definetly on our list as a Go To! Family owned for over 20 years and…read morehomemade....The flavors are incredible.....Love this place...oh and John (our scooper at our visit....Has the biggest smile and is so interesting, attentive and just a Great guy!!!

Went for the first time today. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner! Make sure you pay…read moreattention to the menus as the rolled are different from scooped ice cream. It was so delicious and the service is great. My friend got regular cookies and cream, and I got rolled Hershey's, which was the perfect amount of chocolate with a chocolate drizzle, pocky sticks and a chunk of Hershey's bar. They pour the cream onto a super cold surface. Mix it up and then roll it. So fresh!

Unfortunately, for us Fugu Taiyaki ice cream didn't live up to the hype. We ordered the rolled oreo…read moreice cream with chocolate drizzle and their rolled coconut ice cream with toppings. The oreo ice cream tasted like an old bucket oreo ice cream from rite-aid and the coconut ice cream, no comment.. we had to throw these away right after taking a few bites. The place is dirty and the service is meh. We are definitely not coming back anytime soon.

The flavors are good, not too many choices, but what they did have was good. The topping selection…read morewas also pretty good, good variety for sure. The attendant was really friendly. The place itself could be spruce up and add more indoor seating, however I would totally come back.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I had a very…read moredisappointing experience at this establishment. When I went to check out, there was an older man at the register who seemed odd. It took him nearly 10 minutes just to ring me up, as he kept fiddling with the POS system for some reason. It felt like he didn't really know what he was doing or was deliberately stalling. I had 1.66 lbs of yogurt with a few toppings, but my total came out to around $22, which is absolutely outrageous for what I got. The yogurt itself was just okay--not terrible, but definitely nothing special--and the toppings were clearly stale, possibly old. Some even had that dried-out texture, like they'd been sitting out far too long. What's worse is the pricing. There's no clear signage or explanation of how things are being weighed and charged. I genuinely believe there's something shady going on here, and I wouldn't be surprised if prices are being manipulated behind the scenes. It feels like they're taking advantage of customers who don't notice or don't question the charges. I will not be returning, and I strongly advise others to check their receipts carefully--if you still decide to go at all. My receipt says it is $13.44/lb if anyone was wondering how much they charge

After dinner around the corner, my kids were craving ice cream, so we were happy to find this spot…read morenearby. The shop is small but full of charm, they serve Thrifty's ice cream and also carry a fun selection of old school candy and little trinkets. It definitely brought back childhood memories seeing some of those nostalgic treats. I was especially surprised to see they had the Choco Tacos, had to grab one for old times sake lol. Service was okay. It was pretty busy, and the line moved a bit slowly since they prepare each order before taking the next, which can take some time, especially if you're ordering shakes. Overall, it was a cute spot with a nostalgic vibe and good ice cream. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Seriously one of my favorites. They have such great variety. My family and I come here all the time…read moreit's such a hidden gem!

Mmm this ice cream spot was very convenient to access. It was our first time visiting but the…read moreMexican chocolate scoop was gone in less than five minutes. My husband loved his vanilla bean ice cream and my son devoured his mango sorbet. There's no seating but it's place right in front of the beach access so get your ice cream and enjoy the sand. Service was good, thank you for the kindness.

Icecream was good. Service was friendly. Only downer was they ran out of Vanilla at 3pm on a…read moreSunday... but, no worries.. the other flavor they had was great.

Whatever line you have to stand in is worth it! I am very picky about my ice cream and this…read moreestablishment really impressed me. One their scoops are huge! Two the flavors are unique with a mix of nostalgic which is really nice . The ice cream itself was creamy and you can taste the bits of whatever they dropped in there!

I've heard about Handel's Ice Cream for a long time but never had the chance to stop by. Today my…read more4-year-old daughter was craving ice cream, so we finally decided to give it a try. I ordered a waffle bowl with pistachio ice cream, and for my daughter I got a cone with strawberry ice cream. The ice cream wasn't overly sweet, and the flavor was really nice and well balanced. The staff were very friendly and quick. The price is also reasonable compared to other ice cream shops around the area, especially since it's close to the beach. Parking can be a bit tricky because of the beach area, but that's something you kind of expect when you're nearby.