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This is a great new little ice cream shop that offers a full slate of delicious traditional flavors both regular and vegan, and also serves crepes and perfect Bird Rock Coffee. Already been here twice in two days -- 'nuff said. read more

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Stopped here one night for a late night craving and YUM! I got their affogato. Their ice cream is soft & the espresso was smooth. Staff was also really friendly and it's located in a great part of La Jolla that's perfect for walking around. Will be back! read more

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finally samples are back!!! Loved this spot and that they have both dairy and vegan flavors. I used the yelp check in to get a free waffle cone but I would actually pass on that next time since it didn't taste super fresh. Service was good and they were patient with us as I think we tried nearly all of them before making our selections. read more

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We were in town on vacation. Once we discovered Scoops, we had to go back everyday until we left!

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If you read one thing from this review: GET THE HONEYCOMB FLAVOR!!!!! Soooooooooo delicious. Now that I've tried this cute little spot, I fear I will never be able to go to La Jolla without stopping by here and grabbing a scoop, lol. Best ice cream in SD county. So creamy and filled with flavor. read more

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Beyond delicious ice cream, super nice service, and a gem of a place overall. Going to recommend to others without a doubt. Thank you! read more

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I finally made it to Scoops & wasn't disappointed. When I first walked by it was packed, so I ordered food & it had cleared out. It is a clean, bright little shop. I was greeted right away with a warm smile & asked if I wanted any samples. I inquired about dAiry free options & the young girl pointed out the Vegan flavors on the chalkboard menu. They had about 5 different vegan flavors. I decided on a cinnamon raspberry jam flavor that was creamy. I have to say I am not always adventurous when it comes to ice cream & stick to chocolate most of the time. I actually liked this flavor the more bites I took. The vegan ice cream is made out of coconut & cashew milk. I have never had such tasty dairy free ice cream. They had a variety of flavors to choose from of ice cream as well. The classic chocolate, vanilla & strawberry. Plus other unique flavors. When you check in on yelp you get a free waffle cone. The waffle cone had a nice crunch & held the ice cream very well. It had a nice sweet flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely get it again. I would love to try the crepes. Also the lavender tea caught my eye. I will definitely go back. Inside had high stools to sit on. Outside there was ample seating. There is free water & a bathroom. Street parking can be tricky in this area, especially in the summer. If you are an ice cream lover give Scoops a try. read more

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This super cute place is great for vegan or any type of ice cream! Happened to walk by this little spot and it was the best cookies and cream I've had. Tasted fresh and so much flavor with out tasting fake or overly sweet. Love the location and the outdoor seating. read more

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Oh dang this place has the bessssssssst vegan ice cream ever!!! It's a family owned shop and they make all of their own ice cream and cones etc... it's literally amazing!! Go there. It's rad!! read more

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They have the best Icecream out here in California which me and my family love to eat.

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came here after a great morning of kayaking and it was the perfect place for some of us to recover from their seasickness, lol. my group ended up getting all different flavors, so i got to try a bit of everything from earl grey (what i originally ordered) to honeycomb, which was also good. however, i highly recommend the marionberry cheesecake! if i could order again, i could easily get a whole cup of that flavor. when i visited, we also got a free waffle cone for checking in, so that would be the perfect combo in my opinion. in terms of the space, there's a nice variety of seating (both covered and uncovered). the service is clean, fast, and friendly - we were in and out, even with some indecisiveness about our orders since all the flavors sound so good. definitely check it out if you can! read more

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Taryn S.

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Excellent service and impressive, unique flavors (I'm lookin' at you, vegan Toasted Coconut Blondie), but the ice cream itself was only so-so. We tried PB Marshmallow Crunch and Honeycomb, and while both were okay, they just weren't exceptional, and at La Jolla Shores prices (around $6 for a single scoop), your treats should wow you! Scoops is extremely dog friendly and even has two doggie ice cream flavors. Definite A+ for that. Overall, you have several choices in this area for ice cream, and I think there are better in terms of the treat itself. read more

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Small ice cream shop walking distance from the beach! They give out samples of the ice cream flavors you'd like to taste, pretty sweet. Pricing was great, not too expensive. I had their honeycomb flavor & it was delicious. Super creamy & just enough sweetness! Nice spot to go to during the Summer Months & you just want to enjoy a scoop of ice cream! read more

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This place is right next to the beach and delicious! It's a little pricey for the size.. but still good. read more

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Vivian L.

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Super creamy and yummy ice cream a nd decent portion sizes! Friendly staff too! Best part is that this place is a ten minute walk from the beach La Jolla Shores so it's definitely a cute spot to go either before or after you hit up the beach. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Originally here for the ice cream, pretty good. But my go-to are the crepes, these hand made crepes are bomb af. read more

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I love there s'mores crepes! My go to place when I'm in town. Customer service is always great.

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Excellent ice cream, friendly service, great outdoor seating. What more can you ask for?

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Kylee R.

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I had been wanting to try "Scoops" La Jolla for almost a year! I finally did a day trip in La Jolla and I loved Scoops so much! Scoops is a cute little gourmet ice cream shop. The ice cream is delicious and packed with flavor. I ordered a double scoop of vegan chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter chocolate chip! It was creamy even without the milk base. I could taste the coconut base which seemed to enhance all of the flavors! I would recommend stopping here for a sweet treat! read more

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Cute little shop with lots of tasty dairy free options. My whole family enjoyed it. Parking is rough in the area.

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Really good gelato definitely will be coming back. Love that the provide a variety of flavors.

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Paul S.

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Excellent ice cream, coffee, and service. Just needed a quick snack and weren't disappointed.

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Carolina C.

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Amazing I highly recommend trying true earl grey. I love that is super friendly, clean and they offer vegan options, but what made me the most happy was that the trial spoons were made out metal and not plastic major plus :) read more

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Rosanne C.

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If you want options for delicious vegan and/or GF ice cream, this is your place!! Even vegan whipped cream! read more

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Bahareh K.

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Kids enjoyed their icecream but hubby's melted so abnormally fast! It was an overcast cool day. My coffee burnt my tongue- so just be careful. We enjoyed the lovely outdoor area! read more

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Ordered crepes last night. They were cold, dry, and barely had any butter or brown sugar on them. Tasted like a naked crepe. They used to be much better. Not sure what is going on there. read more

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Stumbled across this ice cream shop as were walking around La Jolla Shores. 3 blocks from the shores and with limited street parking, this place is worth the visit. Pretty store, very clean, they have high top seating inside and outdoor tables and chairs also. You're able to sample as much as you want and they have a great selection to order from. Favorite: HONEYCOMB and Earl Gray! Great treat to beat the summer heat! read more

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Salina L.

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Most delicious ice cream and coffee! LOVE that they stay open late. The honey comb and cookie dough brown sugar flavors are amazing. Love that they serve Bird Rock coffee. Walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend. read more

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Brigitte G.

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Great ice cream! Very friendly staff. I will certainly be back on my next visit to La Jolla.

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Patricia G.

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Charming and quaint ice cream shop with vegan options located just blocks from the beach and around the corner from Hotel La Jolla. My kids loved it, fresh waffle cones with $1 off when you check in, and fresh crepes too! Their ice cream was soo creamy and crepes were amazing made right in the window! We had strawberry, banana and Nutella crepes and they were delish. Will definitely come back when I am in La Jolla! read more

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Patrick B.

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Scoops is a nice little hole in the wall coffee shop that has a wide variety of ice cream flavors (including vegan, if that's your style) and a small coffee selection. You can get your ice cream with a crepe, waffle or sugar cones, or in a cup. They have some unique flavors of ice cream along with more of your traditional flavors, but it's nothing too crazy. The servers were nice and friendly, accommodating your sampling requests with a great smile. You'll see a decent wait on a warm day, but it's definitely a good way to cool off from the summer heat right off the beach. read more

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We love ice cream. I could probably eat it every night. Especially if it was coming from Spoons. It's a small shop but has lots of outdoor sweating. The shop itself is clean, well maintained and has a fun aesthetic. We tried the hazelnut fudge, honeycomb, and salted caramel. Hazelnut fudge was our favorite, but they were all good. The waffle cones are delicious, one of the best I've tasted and sooooo fresh. read more

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We stumbled onto Scoops while in La Jolla for a kayak tour. Just about the best ice cream we've ever tasted! Fresh made waffle cones, simple natural ingredients, this is how all ice cream should taste. I was planning on getting a vanilla shake, but after sampling the vegan mint chip I was hooked. So delicious and creamy - can't believe it's vegan! My daughter got the regular mint chip and they tasted so similar. Will be our go-to place for ice cream when visiting San Diego. read more

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This may seriously be some of the best ice cream I have ever had. I decided on a single scoop of the peanut butter marshmallow candy (it was called something like that). The single scoop was large and tasted home made, OMG DELICIOUS. The service was great, the employee was super friendly, answered my questions and offered me several samples. The issue with this place is the parking situation. We came on a Saturday night before heading to our hotel and almost left due to not being able to find parking. Our last go-around we found a spot thankfully and of course the trouble was totally worth it. Overall I definitely recommend Scoops La Jolla! read more

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If I could, I would give this place 100 stars. It's the best place for ice cream, relaxing and taking a stroll by the beach while you're at it. Parking is on the street outside or in the near by streets as well. Someone else got the cold brew shake that has vanilla ice cream and cold brew coffee and it looked really good - I think I might get that next time. My son and I came here for a mommy and son day. We got cones - vanilla/ pumpkin cheesecake and I got pistachio. This is a great place to visit if you have friends that are out of town and visiting because it's right by the beach and not too crowded. read more

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WOW. So I've been a frequent visitor of Salt'n'Straw in Oregon since grad school... and this is the only ice cream I've had in California that has made me do a double take in terms of quality. LET ME TELL YOU. Scoops La Jolla ice cream is SUPER creamy! UGH. Most ice cream I prefer on the firm side because the texture gets super slushy when it melts. BUT... this ice cream was just a good melted as it was solid! All the flavors were pretty standard for a specialty ice cream shop, but really what sold me on Scoops La Jolla was their QUALITY. The next time I head back to the SD area, I will for sure be stopping by Scoops! read more

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I wanted to love this place because it's local and cute. I worked at a family owned ice cream shop as a teenager and love ice cream. I chose mint chocolate chip - it's my go to flavor, but the chocolate was waxy and the mint flavor reminded me of cleaning solution. The 4 of us all got different flavors, but none of us really loved it. The staff was friendly but the ice cream was not very good. read more

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Incredible ice cream & very welcoming employees. The best earl grey tea I've ever had. I would highly recommend!! read more

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The Chai Latte was delish! Ice cream was so creamy and was greeted with the best smiles. Smells AMAZING inside. Nice treat to walk around with! read more

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This is a wonderful place for family and anyone who has a sweet tooth. First time coming here today, the service was very friendly and they let you try samples. Try their most popular, the honeycomb ice cream!! Best ice cream I've ever tasted in years! A very happy customer read more

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2179 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla, La Jolla Shores
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(858) 246-6321
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https://scoopslajolla.com

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Hours

What time does Scoops open?

Scoops opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Scoops close?

Scoops closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Scoops closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Scoops take credit cards?

Yes, Scoops takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Scoops have catering options?

Yes, Scoops does have catering options.

Does Scoops have a happy hour?

No, Scoops does not have a happy hour.

Does Scoops serve alcohol?

No, Scoops does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Scoops allow dogs?

Yes, Scoops allows dogs.

Does Scoops have TVs?

No, Scoops does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Scoops have outdoor seating?

Yes, Scoops has outdoor seating options.

Does Scoops have parking?

Yes, Scoops has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Scoops wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Scoops is wheelchair accessible.

Does Scoops have free WiFi?

Yes, Scoops has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We searched high and low to find the best handcrafted ice cream to bring to the community of La Jolla. We believe ice cream is a dessert that is meant to be shared with everyone. As a family of self-proclaimed ice cream aficionados, we can't wait to bring our vision of decadent ice cream to you! Proudly serving Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

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Sarah J.

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8 years ago

Interesting little ice cream shop in La Jolla shores. I went there with my family while it was fairly busy, but there is plenty of tables and chair s to sit out outdoors. This was fine because the weather was excellent! I asked the girl at the counter what her favorite was, and she gave me a few recommendations after asking me some questions about my favorite flavors. She also let me try some flavors before deciding. The staff was all very knowledgable about the flavors, and helpful when i had to make a decision! I got two scoops, one honeycomb and one salted caramel. Both the flavors were delightful and strong. I will be coming back for a pint of the honeycomb ice cream. My daughter toldd me they sell this ice cream up in New York (where she is from) and that it is her favorite, so I got her a cup of the coffee ice cream to go. She told me it was very excellent. Also thank you to the staff, they asked about allergies before getting our scoops, and my husband is allergic to peanuts. They made sure to take allergy precautions for him when serving him ice cream read more

Michelle H.

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7 years ago

Yelp/OWNER has removed my post THREE times! It claims I don't have "enough" detail; but in reality owner is taking this down, because he wants amazing ratings for horrible customer service. Therefore in DETAILS this place is disgusting, because the workers here ignore anyone that is colored. They will help you AFTER making you wait more than 5 minutes when NO ONE IS INSIDE and it's empty... it also DISCRIMINATES sexual orientation; but when the owner reached out to me AFTER informing him of the incident he laughed about it over the phone and after asking him why he was laughing his response was "well I have a lesbian cousin". Which had NOTHING to do with the situation. Therefore to elaborate more on this review, come here if you like to continue to oppress people of color and sexual orientation. read more

Shane A.

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5

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8 years ago

Fun little ice cream shop located in La Jolla Shores. A large variety of flavors in both Dairy and Non-dairy options. Tried a few flavors like a crazy CBD infused ice cream and a "Harvest Moon", but the Honeycomb and Vegan Peanut butter chip were what I decided to get. Excellent flavor and while more on the expensive side was certainly worth the price because of how rich the flavors were. Staff was friendly and the shop was very clean, would definitely recommend if you are in the area! read more

Amer H.

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2 years ago

Surface was OK ice cream was eight out of 10 in my opinion. I came here because I saw it on TikTok and I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the honeycomb ice cream portion was relevantly big, it was super sweet and hit the spot. we ordered also the crêpe and it took forever to come out. I think the place is a little bit pricey. read more

Mofo M.

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13

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3 years ago

The tall blonde worker demonstrated exceptional patience, kindness, care, and generosity. From the moment he handed me that sample spoon and our eyes locked, I felt assured that I was in good hands. Apart from the outstanding service, the ice cream itself was also quite enjoyable. read more

Crimson M.

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7

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3 years ago

Favorite ice cream shop in the area. Rotating menu, never get bored of the flavors. They always have something for my vegan gf too. Friendly staff and a must on those hot summer days. Coffees decent too. Small shop with fun decor. read more

Steeve B.

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4

8 years ago

A local dive guide I hired suggested I cone back here when I came back to the beach. I came back a few days later during the heat wave and ice cream was just what I needed! read more

Katie H.

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3 years ago

The service Trish that's all what I can say. They don't clean there hand they are very dirty place this place not supposed to be in lajola sho. I will never go back there read more

Amari D.

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2 years ago

If I could make it here every day, I would. The first time I was blown away by the wide selection of flavors, including some I'd never heard of. It was incredible. read more

Maria N.

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6

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5 years ago

My one star is related to lack of safety.... None of the employees wear a mask. They are super human and do not need one. Shame on the owner. read more

Joe M.

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4

8 years ago

Great place and atmosphere! Went there few times and enjoyed every time. Nice crew and great tastes.

Brittany R.

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6 years ago

I'm not even vegan but their vegan options are incredible highly recommend the strawberry crumble!

Big boy T.

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4

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6 years ago

It would have been five if I had nuts in the pistachio ice cream but it was still delicious:).

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