My husband and I were spending the weekend in Montecito and we wanted some ice cream. 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! read more

The good: I tried the January flavor of the month (toasted coconut dark chocolate), toasted honey almond, black pepper pistachio, banana, and a peanut butter chocolate. I liked how they had unlimited toppings for kids. They also had dog friendly treats. There were several outside tables and benches for dining. The service was very quick. The pistachio ice cream tasted like eating straight pistachios and there were plenty of real pistachio chunks. The bad: The interior is tiny and is only for ordering. The texture of the honey ice cream was runnier and had icy chunks. The honey flavor was really strong and tasted like I was eating just pure honey. That sounds nice but it was a bit too much. I wish the texture was a little bit more chewy and the flavor a bit less sweet. I didn't taste the black pepper in the pistachio ice cream. The interesting: They have another location in the Public Market food hall as well. read more

Rori's has become a fave spot for ice cream in SB. This location in Montecito is the cutest. It's very small but the staff were kind and patient when desiring to try multiple flavors before making our final decision. The brown sugar banana is my favorite and I got it on a cone this time! Idk what it is about their ice cream but I'm lactose intolerant and it doesn't mess with me at all. A win for me! read more

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Stopped by this place on the way out of SB, the flavors advertised aren't as strong as I expected and the prices were a little high as well. Small little shop with a long line but the staff managed it well. read more

This Rori's is very tiny but the ice cream tenders get patrons in and out in a timely manner. I love that they are a local company and use real ingredients and most importantly they make their own waffle cones the same day that you can smell when you walk in mmmmmm read more

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Such a late post, and just remembered how much I loved this cute ice cream place at a prime location in beautiful Montecito. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Ice cream is very good and served with a smile along with friendly assistance. How delightful!

is roris the best ice cream in SB and maybe socal? yes!! my fav flavors are brown sugar banana and serious dark chocolate. is it worth $9.50 for a regular scoop??????????? probably not but try it once read more

Ice cream was good; not great. However I'm an ice cream snub and used to own a creamery myself.

Best icecream ever!! My husband and I agreed this was the best we've ever had. The lady scooping the icecream is so nice and patient. The honey almond is so fresh , delightful, and not sticky. It tasted like smooth high quality rich ice creams Cones were great as well. It's pricy but keep in mind that a single scoop is like 50% bigger than other place's single scoop. This was better than salt & straw, and McConnells! I love the mix of classic and unique flavors they offer. You can also order a pint of your favorite flavor! Very small inside, just enough for you to stand to place your order. Located in a beautiful little shopping center. Can't wait wait to come back! read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

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If you're from the Northeast and craving a frappe or a proper shake, turn around and head back to your favorite spot back east. This place sucks. $12 for milk blended with an anemic hardly perceptible amount of ice cream. OK, Zoomers working there possess a smiling aggressiveness that cannot pass for customer service They have poorly designed signage in a postage stamp shop with no real charm BUYER BEWARE NOT SUITED FOR SERIOUS ICE CREAM LOVERS read more

Cute little ice cream shop. Staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the variety of flavors. Got to try the brown sugar banana, Nutella, and salted caramel. read more

The blonde girl who scoops is really nice she's there all the time and always has a warm smile

Came by here yesterday while we were waiting to get seated at Bettina. Ordered 2 flavors in a cone. 1) strawberry cheesecake 2) root beer Both were good! They allow you to taste test. read more

Rori's is too cute. Very small ice cream shop, just come in order what you want, and go back outside to sit. They had lots of different flavors - I had the nutella and it was delicious. The service was great, the girls have samples, and also explained all the items that they had. Come visit! read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Nutella ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

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Great ice cream that has fantastic flavor. The service is always quick even when there's a line out the door! I'm also a huge fan of their vegan and seasonal flavors. read more

The ice cream is SO good! The flavors are rich. The choices are varied. Cup or cone, toppings. Our server was the most professional ice cream scooper I've ever seen. read more

Honestly. I have had a lot of ice cream in my young life. This place has to be in my top 10. Just wow speechless with the cream texture and great flavor. I was so impressed I actually came back right before I left town. Can't go wrong with any flavor. read more

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Small ice cream parlor with unique flavors. Super delicious! Could get pricey for a large family, but they do have kids scoops for a lower price. It is a good value though, as one scoop is really two! The cones are a bit brittle, so I suggest getting a cone and cup together! read more

A small shop with some very creamy and delicious ice cream. I recommend the milk chocolate chunk. This is a good dessert option, especially if you had a mid dinner at Tre Lune. read more

As an ice cream snob I thought Rori's lacked some of the amenities of a higher end ice cream shop. While the location was great, I was disappointed in the lack of topping choices. Although they advertise free toppings, you are not allowed to put any toppings on a cone according to the workers. If you're looking for a true waffle cone you will be dissapointed by the waffle-sugar cone hybrid. read more

The smoothest and best tasting ice cream along with their super yummy cones!! Wow! This is the best ice cream spot around by far. Super nice service and super good quality. The cutest shopping center too! read more

I absolutely LOVE this little gem nestled in a cute shopping center. I love anything banana and just my luck, they serve Brown Sugar Banana and OMG... it's delish! What I really enjoy and love about Rori's is the richness and high quality ingredients. It's creamy and flavorful. It's really worth the splurge and I always feel satisfied after treating myself to Rori's. If you can't have dairy or have nut allergies, not to worry, they do serve non-dairy and no-nut options. It's best to ask first to be safe. Other flavors I've tried are the Honey Almond Crunch, Lemon Curd and Passion Fruit (vegan) and I've enjoyed them all. Staff is very friendly and shop is limited in space so you will find a line forming outside but not to worry, it moves fairly quickly. Plenty of outside seating and ample of parking spaces. I highly recommend and I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Maybe I just caught them on a bad day or maybe I just picked the wrong flavors because most of the reviews on here are glowing. I got the passion fruit and the pepper/pistachio. The pistachio was largely flavorless apart from the nut pieces mixed in. The passion fruit was too sweet for my liking. Overall, it was not worth driving down here for this but we may need to come back and try the other flavors like peanut butter Etc. read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

Cute little ice cream shop a mere steps from Bettina. I had my eye on the Milk & Cookies but since we arrived about an hour before closing, they had run out. Plan B was Cup O' Joe Spinelli, which was named after Rori's dad. Really enjoyed the soft texture of the ice cream and the aroma of the espresso was a great awakening to the palate. Their cones are house made and with the subtle sweetness of the cone, it was a great balance of bitter and sweet. Was really excited to learn they have a location at Kitchen United Mix in Pasadena and coming soon to OC! read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Cup O' Joe Spinelli (Espresso) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

Honestly, this place is way overpriced for what you get. I was expecting a treat, not a financial commitment. On top of that, the girl working there had such a bad attitude, like I was inconveniencing her by being a paying customer. A smile or even basic politeness must not be on the menu. Ice cream is supposed to be a happy experience, but between the ridiculous prices and the rude service, I won't be back. Plenty of other places around that actually appreciate their customers. read more

Wow! This ice cream was amazing! I asked what flavors were gluten free and was plesantly suprised when I was told the milk and cookies was gluten free. I got that, and it was fantastic! I wish they were closer, I would get it all the time! read more

Overall ok. Not the best, but pretty good. Girls working didn't make for a fun experience. I also believe a real ice cream place should let you try flavors. They do half and half of flavors for the regular scoop. Only found out about it coincidentally (again, the girls weren't very helpful). I made a random choice and got lucky-- the pepper pistachio was pretty tasty. read more

Cute tiny ice cream shop. Unfortunately they were out of many flavors but we enjoyed the ones we got! And they give samples! We ordered scoops of the brown sugar banana , honey almond crunch and Malted Milk ball. All creamy and delicious. My favorite of the 3 was the brown sugar banana. Very fresh banana flavor so good! The Malted Milk ball tasted like whopper candy! And lastly the almond crunch reminded me of this yummy crunch cake from a bakery in SF. Almost $7 for a single scoop but it's a big scoop of ice cream. And they sell their ice creams by the pint. read more

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Stopped by for dessert after lunch. Saw the line and figured this place should be good...not so much. Unfortunately the ice cream lacks flavor and consistency. I had a double scoop, cookies n cream and lavender honey (my favorite) and I couldn't tell what I was eating. Both flavors tasted like bland cream. My daughter had a kids sundae which looked good. On a Friday around 3, we got a HH discount, which I was grateful for not paying full price. Service was efficient (not friendly), will try something else next time. read more

Delicious! I had a sundae with the honey almond crunch, and peanut butter chocolate candy. Yum! Great service too!

During a spring visit to Montecito a local friend brought me here for dessert and OMG this was the BEST ice cream I have ever had. Its on another level compared to McConnells, which by the way was still delicious. This place just pulls ahead even though they are a fraction the size of their chief competitor. Rori's is a MUST VISIT for anyone seeking Ice cream. Can't wait to come back. read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Simple and Sweet space - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

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Flavors are fresh and very tasty. Portions are reasonable. One of my favorites stops in Montecito. read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Matcha coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

The malted milk ball iced cream is in the top 10% of ice cream I've eaten. In a sundae with honey hot fudge it was very good though I should have stuck with just the ice cream. It's expensive $10.50 fora sue but they also don't nickel and dime you; kid asked for an extra cup and they said no problem. The service is very good. read more

Best ice cream shop I've ever been too but that's just my personal opinion. The staff is young but very friendly. The location is a little crowded and hard to find parking but it's worth the hassle. The shop is small and tidy. read more

I usually get Rori's chocolate ice cream sandwhich from a local seafood shop in Malibu and this was my first time at an actual Rori's location. The line was long and after waiting for a while, I ordered a scoop in a cone and basically got a tiny kids scoop which was already melted (dark chocolate flavor). The associate could care less. There were kids passing by and an adult who just ordered one scoop in a cup that was humongous. For almost $9 a scoop, I was expecting more. Also, the waffle cone didn't have much taste, tasted more like a sugar cone. read more

While in Montecito, this is a must stop! We tried the espresso, mint, and black pepper pistachio--all were absolutely heavenly! The black pepper pistachio is made with real pistachios and includes NO almonds whatsoever, which the majority of places selling pistachio ice cream use. There is no weird hint or the black pepper, it only allows the ice cream to live up to its utmost potential. The mint is so flavorful, and the espresso definitely does not have any bitterness to it. Delicious boutique ice cream! read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Mint chip ice cream cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California

I love their ice cream the flavors are so different and refreshing tasting plus so much healthier for you.

Solid local ice cream but flavors were a bit underwhelming. Banana was good, didn't love my Rori Garcia or malt. Get the sense this is the slot in Santa Barbara, but wanted a bit more. read more

Returned again for an after-dinner treat but this time ordered the itty bitty size like the folks ahead of us. Perfect treat size and next time I'll have to branch out as I did a repeat of the Brown Sugar Banana read more

Rori's Artisanal Creamery - Itty-bitty Brown Sugar Banana - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montecito, California