If you're in the Encinitas area, JoJo's Creamery is an absolute must-visit! The Vanilla Bean is…read moreincredibly rich and flavorful, but the Peanut Butter Cup is truly on another level--easily the best I've ever had. I love that they top every scoop with a complimentary mini cookie; it's such a thoughtful and delicious touch. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients here. Highly recommend!

Each time I visited the flavors I chose were delicious. Awesome waffle cone made when I ordered…read more Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. When I asked if they had anything for my little dog, she spread the ice cream around the foam bowl so it was an easy to eat treat. The store front is very cute and the menu listings are on the boards. There's vegan and gluten free options. The location is in The Lumberyard and I've always found parking. There are tables and a fountain straight out from their door. A lovely place to sit and take time for yourself

GF Principal Trunch Bowl was sooo good! Def highly recommend it! Not Vegan, though…read more Excellent service. Very interesting flavors and yummy.

My family loves Little Fox and we're so happy a second location opened to give us more…read moreopportunities to indulge in their wonderfully creative flavors. My son is partial to the birthday cake flavor. Their fancy ice cream tacos ($7) (yes, just like the now discontinued ChocoTaco of our childhoods) are beautiful and delicious. I especially love this new location because of the tiny sink they offer for the kiddos to rinse their hands before/after their treats AND its proximity to one of my favorite coffee shops next door. Street parking only but it's never that tough to find a spot within a block or two.

The S'mores flavor choice is my favorite! Delicious and fun. There are a lot of options and it's a…read moregreat treat to bring to any event!

Super cute shop with an interesting combination of soft serve and mochi donuts. The donuts looked…read moreamazing and the thought of the two sounded enticing. We got the mochi donut with soft serve combo. The biggest disappointment this place sells the idea of soft serve but it's just ice cream they run through this machine that breaks it down and makes it softer. Probably should've skipped on this but wasn't aware u til it was too late. The donut though was fantastic so wish I got more do those. All this being said, management needs to reexamine their employee policy on Sunday night. There was just one employee working everything, from boba, to soft serve to cashier. She handled it like an absolute boss but less than understanding customers could get angry at the wait that ensues when she's trying to do it all on her own. She deserves 10 stars.

Wow--what an overwhelming amount of ice cream choices! This place seriously has everything,…read moreincluding a bakery and coffee, so it's a great one-stop spot. Service was pretty quick, which I appreciated. They also offer gluten-free cookies and other baked goods, which is a nice bonus. That said, the gluten-free cookie on its own was pretty bland--but I could see it being much better paired with ice cream. One thing to note: they don't really offer a kids size, and when I asked for smaller portions, they said it would still be charged as a regular--so parents of little ones, just a heads up! The ambiance wasn't super inviting--more of a "grab your treat and go" vibe--but with its prime location near the beach, it's easy to see why it stays busy. Overall, still worth checking out!

Really fantastic ice cream with an enormous menu of great flavors, all made in house from high…read morequality ingredients. The owner explained that it used to be a Handels here but because he's committed to high quality he kept his recipes and stayed local. You can tell how insanely good it is! Childhood approved 5 stars

This little frozen yogurt spot may seem like any other at first glance, but it definitely stands…read moreout for its cleanliness and super-friendly staff. They offer a fun variety of seasonal flavors -- always something new to try! Samples are available, though the staff will handle them for you (a nice hygienic touch). Keep an eye out for coupons around town, and don't forget to sign up for their rewards program to earn points toward future treats. Parking can get a bit tight, but there's always extra space in the larger lot near VONS.

Happy to see that we can conveniently get froyo again! They have a variety of options, but alot…read moremore fruit flavors than Yogurtland. Normal non-fruit flavors like cookies and cream, cake batter, chocolate, etc...toppings were the same as well. Overall, I would have preferred a little more non-fruit flavors to choose from. We got mango and it threw off the whole cup taste. Very clean and inside seating. A few outdoor tables and chairs. The cashier was nice. We got 2 cups almost filled to the top with toppings for a little over $18. Will be back because we love froyo!

I have been wanting to try McConnell's for so long now and now that I've gone, I'm disappointed in…read moremyself that I didn't go sooner! It was so good! The staff was so friendly and helpful once we got there, letting us take our time and giving tasters and recommendations. We got the sampler and for $12, it really was the perfect amount for the 2 of us. Already can't wait to go back to try more flavors!

This place is so cute! I love that they offer flavors you can't find other places, and the staff is…read moregreat. I also love that you can get a malt or a milkshake, which not many ice cream places do.

One of the best parts about this place is the variety, there's shave ice, soft serve, scoop ice…read morecream, frozen treats, ice cream cookie sandwich, you name it really. I usually go for a chocolate banana when I'm feeling like I need ti be healthy and a coke float with chocolate/vanilla swirl soft serve when I don't. If you want to try something weird try the soda freeze that's any soda with soft serve put in a machine to make a slushie thing, it's odd but good. Just don't use sprite as your base drink, that be nasty.

This sounded good after dinner at a nearby restaurant and before a show at Belly Up. I had never…read morebeen to this location before even though I've tried all the restaurants in this mall. The parking lot was pretty empty. It was a bit of a cool night and there was no line. I looked at the different flavors and there were a few. I opted for a soft serve. I just got the plain vanilla, but had it dipped in the butterscotch shell because I was feeling nostalgic for the dipped cones I had as a child. The woman helping us was patient while we made up our minds. I needed napkins as it started dripping immediately, even through the thick coating. We sat at the tables outside and ate our cones. The butterscotch tasted ok but it was really thick and waxy so I didn't finish it. If I were in the area i might come back and get ice cream or soft serve again but skip the dip.

The angle here is the ice cream sandwich, your choice of ice cream sandwiched between your choice…read moreof cookies (they can be the same type or different). They offer many varieties of ice cream and many varieties of cookies so go crazy, why don't you. I don't personally have a sweet tooth but I find their cookies better than their ice cream. And put them all together, it is a decadent ice cream sandwich. The employees were all very friendly. Parking in downtown Encinitas is extremely difficult but if you know where the train parking lot is located, there is a ton of free parking almost always available.

This was a fun spot to get an ice cream treat. First, the cookies were delicious. Chewy and…read moreflavorful. Sometimes places like this can be a gimmick, but I didn't think that was the case here. My toddler loved it. The ice cream sandwiches are big so we shared one between the 3 of us and it was perfect

The ice cream flavors they offer are all so unique! The servers are attentive and patient with…read moresampling the flavors. We ended up choosing many flavors and they were all so good. We especially enjoyed the brown butter almond brittle and the tiramisu flavor. The store has a good amount of seats for you to enjoy in store. Highly recommend.

Stopped by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams after having dinner at a nearby eatery. Known for making the…read moreice creams from scratch, Jeni's creates flavors inspired by life's day to day. Lines build pretty quickly but the staff handles them well. I took the initiative of narrowing down my purchases prior to making my way to the front just to avoid delays. The unique flavors are all very enticing so locking in on one can be difficult. Luckily for us, this ice cream shop offers half scoops so you aren't forced to commit to one. PURCHASES: *Standard x2 [2 half scoops of ice cream so you are able to try more than one flavor] -Milkiest Chocolate & Banana Cream Pudding [dairy free] -Double Dough & Black Tie Tiramisu Everything here is creamy- dare I say, some of the creamiest ice creams I've ever had. My favorite is 100% black tie tiramisu. The least favorite was the banana cream pudding- most likely due to the diary free aspect. 4 stars overall. Seating may be challenging but with our visit being on a warm night, crowds opted to stand outside or ended up sitting in truck beds.

I had mentioned to my bf that I was in the mood for something sweet to end our night. We headed…read moredownstairs of the plaza and he immediately pointed out this gelato shop and informed me that the line has been non stop out the door since we arrived to the plaza for happy hour. I figured it must be good so I took a shot on it. I was surprised to hear my bf wanted to try as well since he isn't much of a desserts person, so that's saying something! Although the line was out the door, I'd say we only waited about 10 minutes. We did notice the line growing even more so as we inched closer to ordering and upon our departure. It's super cold inside! They've got the AC blowing at 60 degrees, but for fair reason. Not much seating is available inside, but what they do have is great for two or three couples and slightly larger group. There are a couple of tables right out front as well. You can also find a stand up fridge with ready to go pints if you're interested in more volume or a shorter wait time! The lovely young lady asked if it was our first time visiting so she offered us their tasting flight of all the flavors. Even their cleansing palette flavor was delicious (tasted similar to a mint mojito). Everything was so tasty, it's hard to have a favorite. But I was happy to know you can get 2 flavors, no matter the size ordered!! What we ordered: Large Cup of Straw Hat (5/5) - this flavor will be the mango and passion fruit. She offered to top it off with tajin, so how could we decline?! It was beyond fresh and juicy of a flavor. Not too icy, the consistency was beautiful. It really was a delightful treat for the transitioning weather. Complimented the sunset well. Small Cup of Leather and Visor (5/5) - leather is supposed to be a brown butter + chocolate chip cookie flavor while the visor is a roasted pistachio. It practically melts together and gives a balanced nutty, malty, yet creamy experience. The chunks of cookie in the leather just elevated each bite and adds that desired texture. I liked that the cookie bits inside weren't all uniform. Honestly I feel like any of the flavors would pair nicely together. They are not overly sweet, it's pretty natural and subtle. Definitely a play on your ordinary flavors though, which I could appreciate. For example, they have a cookies n cream but they added Nutella. The vanilla flavor includes cinnamon and salted butter. The Dubai chocolate was definitely more chocolate forward and rich, but such a solid flavor that you can't go wrong. Overall, this spot is definitely worth the wait. I feel like they have an option for everyone and the staff is extremely kind and helpful. I'd definitely return and absolutely recommend to others. What a perfect way to enjoy a yummy treat being right across the ocean. FYI: small cup was $6.65 and large $7.75 but keep in mind you're allowed 2 flavors for any size!

A delicious gelato spot with great service, but be prepared to wait!…read more They have unique flavor names that are all hatmaker themed, and they are constantly rotating. Before we ordered our gelato, the worker gave us a tour of all the flavors and their descriptions, allowing us to sample each one before choosing. While the process definitely makes the line longer, I really enjoyed trying all the flavors. I ended up picking the straw hat flavor, which was a mango passionfruit sorbet that was refreshingly tart. I came on a Sunday afternoon, and we had to wait in line for around 45 minutes. I wish there were more shaded areas on the sidewalk where the line was. The area has a lot of cute shops and it is a short walk to the beach, making jt a great stop for a beach hangout!