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    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
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    Salted Caramel and Brown Butter Pecan
    Paul H.

    Decided to pay this ice cream spot a visit after trekking around Monterey all day. Wanted to sample a few flavors before finalizing my choices but unfortunately they are not allowed but did state that they would allow for changes if you don't like what has been chosen. Give this information I decided to play it safe and ordered the brown butter pecan and salted caramel. The flavors were good and satisfied my sweet tooth with the brown butter winning out. Price point of $13 and some change was a bit more expensive than what I usually pay at my favorite spot in the Bay Area. They offer waffle cones and bowls also which looked very tempting but I went with just the paper bowl. There is ample seating at outside street side patio and some bar height seating inside. Overall ambiance inside was nice with soothing old school r&b vibes flowing.

    Single Split Bee's Knees/Milk & Cookies ($7) & Mini Scoop Apricot Black Tea ($4.50)
    Rachel L.

    Tried the famous Bee's Knees and I totally get the hype! The crunchy bits of honeycomb complimented the creamy ice cream so well. It's a unique flavor that just works, but I do think the honeycomb got overly sweet as I kept eating. My boyfriend also got the Milk & Cookies. The cookie bits were soft and chocolate-y and there were also soft melty bits of "milk" that were so tasty! I originally got a mini scoop of their daily flavor: apricot black tea. However, this tasted like under-ripe apricot with practically zero tea flavor. I get that it's like a natural organic ice cream but it was kind of sour. They're nice enough to swap your flavor if you don't like what you got, but they don't do samples. I was able to replace my apricot black tea to bee's knees! The line was so long on a Saturday around 9PM. Think we waited around 25 minutes. There is minimal seating inside and outside the shop, but you can always take your ice cream to-go and walk around downtown! Overall: 4.1/5

    Sophia H.

    My husband and I were walking by and noticed the long line outside Revival Ice Cream. We figured there had to be a reason for the hype, so we decided to check it out. We waited about 20 minutes to get inside, but once we reached the counter, the ordering process was quick and efficient. The shop itself is pretty small, but there's outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your ice cream nearby. They had so many unique flavors that it was hard to choose! I ended up getting the Kids Cookie Dough, and it did not disappoint. It was perfectly sweet and absolutely packed with cookie dough pieces, every bite had some. My husband ordered the Apple Pie flavor, and it was just as delicious. The balance of cinnamon and apple was spot on without either flavor overpowering the other. Now we understand why there's always a line. If we're back in the Monterey area, we'll definitely be stopping by again!

    Apple pie in a cup.
    Brandon F.

    Second time visit to this shop in the past few years. Ice cream quality is solid here-- definitely the award winning bee's knees is worth trying. Outside of that they have a lot of good flavors to try from-- this time I got the apple pie and something else that I don't quite remember at this moment. Both had the impression of being delicious, but nothing extremely life changing. Service is helpful here! They don't offer samples, but will offer to swap out if you don't like your initial pick. Otherwise, they are quick to churn through a long line, so don't be discouraged by the length of line! It's long only because people in front of you are taking a while to decide. In the shop itself, there are a handful of counter seats, and some tables outside, but if you happen to catch yourself on a Monterey day with the marine layer in, then you'll probably want to stay inside so you're not eating cold in the cold.

    Elaine G.

    "Get the bees knees." That's what one fellow patron told me as I walked near the line that wrapped around the patio and asked folks why is this line so long? What's so special about this ice cream? We ended up waiting about 30 mins chatting with others in line and trying to decide what to get. Ended up getting the bees knees ice cream worth the honeycomb candy. They really hooked us up w the candy, we couldn't finish it and that bee knees ice cream really hit the spot! Unique honey flavor that surprised me. Would visit again next time I'm in town.

    Flavor options (really wish they'd do samples)
    Angelica T.

    After hiking 10+ miles, I was in serious need of a sweet treat as a reward. An older fellow had walked into our hotel lobby with a bowl of ice cream late the night before and I knew I had to track down that place for myself before we left. Enter: Revival Ice Cream. There was a line out the door as we searched for parking along the street (parking was fairly easy to find around 9:30pm and the line went quick since they unfortunately don't offer any samples - although I did overhear one of the workers say they would replace a flavor if you order it and end up not liking it?) Revival is most well-known for their Bee's Knees flavor with honey, beeswax, and their house-made honeycomb candy. My lactose-intolerant significant other opted to get the dairy-free version and I got the Apple Pie flavor for our 2nd scoop which had bits of pie crust with a couple small pieces of apple pie filling (decent but not anything life-changing). They also have gluten-free waffle cones and while I'm appreciative of the dairy-free and gluten-free options so that everyone can enjoy regardless of dietary restrictions, coconut-based ice creams almost always just taste like coconut and not much else so I would opt for the regular dairy version next time, and the waffle cone tasted strongly of artificial butter which was also off-putting for me. We got a little too excited coming in and missed the "single split" option on the menu so we ended up with an insane amount of ice cream from ordering a double... the worker recommended ordering a single split for sharing 2 flavors with 2 people after we had already ordered/paid, so now you can learn from our mistake.

    Mini scoops, Left to Right: Bee's Knees, Bee's Knees, Coffee Waffle
    Alexis R.

    Oh yeah i see the hype. So glad we found this place. We were looking for a sweet treat and saw this place was one of the few ice cream places open a bit later in the evening. Thankfully we got here before it got even more busy! We were finishing up ordering our ice cream when there was suddenly a huge line out the door haha but that just shows how amazing this place is! I ordered the mini scoop of coffee waffle while my cousins order the mini scoop of the bee's knees. Both tasted amazing. I really enjoyed the bees knees. My coffee waffle was also good, i didnt really taste the waffle flavor of it? It was just coffee to me but delicious nonetheless, i love my coffee always. Super glad we got to try this ice cream shop!! It was yummy! We were most definitely revived, that's for sure!

    Khaing A.

    I was really excited to try the ice cream here due to the great reviews. Waited in the line about 20-30 mins on the Saturday afternoon, but it fell short of my expectations. I got their famous bee's knees and brown butter pecan ice cream. The ice cream itself was nice (enjoyed the bee knees flavor) and creamy but it was too sweet for me personally. The real disappointment was the waffle cone. It was unusual that we had to pay $2 for the cone, but I really wanted it so why not. Part of the waffle was burnt as shown on the picture. It tasted bitter and was also super stale. Def one of the worst waffle cones ever. Paid $18 for two scoops with waffle cone. Not worth the price and the wait imo.

    Kathleen W.

    There's always a long line outside of this place im the evenings and we finally had the chance to get some. We got the bees knee's and honey lavender. Ice cream was specially made and unique.

    Bee's Knees
    Karen N.

    my bf and i wanted to finish dinner with a sweet treat, and revival ice cream had been on my bucket list when i was planning my monterey trip. i think the ice cream definitely lived up to the hype! we got the single scoop of the award-winning bee's knees flavor in a waffle cone, and i really appreciate how the worker packed the ice cream into the cone. the bee's knees flavor itself was so yummy and perfectly sweet with the crunchiest honeycomb mixed into the ice cream! it had no beesknees being that good hahaha the cone was a bit burnt tho i'd say, but it still tasted good with the ice cream. parking is all street parking here, so beware that you may have to park further out and walk over. the line can get pretty long but i feel like it moves pretty fast. also, they don't offer free samples here unfortunately but they are willing to replace your ice cream if you don't like your flavor. overall, a really yummy ice cream spot in monterey!!

    Angeli S.

    Yummy ice cream. The bees knees is the one! Such a light honey flavor. We also got the campfire smores. Very chocolately and had some graham crumbs in it with a soft marshmallow cream. Very good too but the honey one was the best. There was a long line but it moves pretty fast. The workers are pretty efficient. There's a small patio outside and minimal seating inside.

    Esther L.

    Even though they don't provide samples, they give you a new flavor if you try it and don't like it. My favorite part of this ice cream shop is how they have a baby cup ! I was really full and I didn't want too much ice cream but they had a baby option so I got that. It was so yum and if you're ever near the area, please stop by for some delicious ice cream!

    Half scoop of cold brew coffee and pistachio in a waffle bowl!
    Henry D.

    This was my second time coming to Revival Ice Cream, and it's definitely a great spot to hit after dinner. One thing I really like is that they offer half scoops, which makes it easy to try multiple flavors in one visit. This time, I went with the cold brew coffee and pistachio, and both were delicious. They also offer a good number of dairy-free options, many of which use a coconut base. I'm not usually the biggest fan of coconut, but I honestly didn't mind it here. It blended well with the flavors. I got my ice cream in a waffle cone bowl, and it was so good. The waffle itself was fresh, crispy, and added a lot to the overall experience, so I highly recommend getting it that way. There's usually a line, but the service moves pretty efficiently. They have a few tables outside, though my friends and I ended up just walking around with our ice cream, which was perfect for the area. One thing that really stood out was their customer service. One of my friends accidentally dropped his cone right outside the shop, and they kindly gave him a brand new one free of charge, which was such a nice gesture. Overall, this is definitely a must-stop when you're in Monterey.

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    What are the dairy free options?

    Hello Laraine, thank you for your message! Our dairy free options rotate in and out and include Tahitian Vanilla, Passionfruit Mango, Pistachio, Cold Brew, various sorbets and Peanut Butter Chip. Flavors are posted each day by 12p on instagram… 

    If I come to town on Saturday would I be able to pick up a pre made cake by doing a walk in or must I order ahead?

    Hi Elizabeth, Yes we always keep 5 inch and 9 inch Bee's Knees Cakes in our store-front freezer. If you would like a custom cake you would need to order 72 hours in advance. You could order a custom cake on-line at… 

    Does your ice cream or cones has eggs in them?

    Hi Gia, None of our Vegan flavors or Sorbets contain egg. Any of our ice cream that does contain is clearly labeled. If there is ever a question please feel free to email us… 

    What's in the waffle cones that makes them so tasty?

    All Vegan ingredients.

    Hi, Are you able to accommodate a severe nut allergy? Thanks in advance!

    Hi Emily! Thank you for reaching out! For your safety, we advise that you not eat our Ice Cream if you have a severe nut allergy. Although we are very careful about cross contamination and we clean all of our equipment thoroughly, you just never… 

    Adrianna I have been loving your ice cream for years , I cannot find ice cream as great as your unique eucalyptus mint and bees knees in the Bay Area,is there any possibly you may open a shop in the Bay Area? I live in San Jose

    Hi Jessica Thank you so much for choosing our handcrafted ice cream and being a fan!!… 

    How often do the flavors change?

    All the time!!! At least weekly if not more often

    Are you open on labor day, Sep 3? Thank you!

    yes we are:)

    Is there vegan ice cream?

    Yes. They have a vegan, dairy-free flavor and also a vegan, gluten-free ice cream sandwich.

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