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.

We love the Elite event so much I drove back to Encinitas again the following weekend to pick up a…read moredozen for my son and his friends to snack on during their practice for BroAM. The staff has always been great, super nice and welcoming as soon as you walk through that front door! All donuts are good but so far my favorite favorite favorite have been the xhurro, creme brulee, and that mochi hole filled with creamy goodness (tastes like whipped cream). The donuts are light and fluffy and have a bit of a chew. Love the bright colors and decor throughout the store and the fact that you can see your donuts through the display. I had a strawberry boba tea as well, it was good but not really my favorite type of drink (glad I tired it). Love that the owners are SDSU alum and the fact that they always support the local community.

I thought the mochi donuts were light and delicious! I especially liked the Nutella one! Service is…read morefast. And the goods are fresh! Will definitely be back to try more!

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!

Nothing like a frozen treat on a Sunday afternoon with friends after a performance. This was ice…read morecream shop was the second closest to the venue. We were the only ones with the brilliant idea to get some scoop action. Lots of flavors to choose from, definitely something for everyone. We decided to get single scoops in waffle cones: Butter Pecan, Vanilla Caramel + Brownie and Coffee with Chocolate Chunks. I took mine and popped into the bakery next door. It definitely had the homemade ice cream parlor taste. We were all pleased with our selections. It's a generous scoop too! Staff was friendly and shared a little bit about the other location. We will definitely have to swing by the downtown location because believe it or not they have more flavors. There were a few tables outside to encourage staying and enjoying. No designated parking but we lucked out and snag a street spot within a short walking distance. Great value and look forward to trying the other flavors!

We enjoyed it!! A little weird you can't get your own…read moresamples. Makes it awkward. But other than that it was nice. Froyo is always priced high, but it was a nice treat :)

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.

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.

I absolutely love ice cream and McConnell's is one finnneeee ice cream. When the See's candy collab…read moredrops you must go! They currently have the See's collab and a cookie butter in pints as well. They have the See's milk Bordeaux sprinkles as a topping. This location is in the Forum on the Carlsbad and Encinitas border by Anthropologie and Jimbo's. There is a bathroom inside and free water. I love that they make their waffle cones fresh on site. They even have a few pieces of merch! I really appreciate the outside tables to take a break and enjoy your scoops.

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.

After a really emotional day (I had just lost my job), I found myself fully leaning into comfort…read morefood mode, and wow... this was exactly the kind of therapy I needed. Kia was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely sweet. She gracefully listened while I shared a little of my story, offered compassion, and then proceeded to create what may have been the most ridiculously delicious dessert I've ever had. We did a gluten-free double chocolate + chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with toasted marshmallow ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge, and they heated it up... I am not exaggerating when I say I nearly cried. Actually, I did cry (just lost my job and It was that good ). Warm gooey cookie + cold melty toasted marshmallow + hot fudge magic = absolute perfection. Thank you, Kia, for your kindness on a hard day and for making a dessert I will absolutely be dreaming about.

I discovered The Baked Bear when they had a storefront in La Costa but that was years ago.....and…read moresadly, that location closed. What's even sadder...my ice cream loving fiancé never had them. I could've swore I introduced it to him, but I was wrong! I know I took my kids to the La Costa location, but they don't remember it! Wow- I've failed on so many levels! So, on a Saturday night, we ventured out to Encinitas for ice cream. Parking is hard...it's Encinitas...but we scored street parking not too far away. The store is tiny! It's probably bigger in the back, but keep this in mind- there's no seating inside and only two or three small tables outside. You're really meant to grab and go. When we arrived, there was a line out the door, but the spot to order is close to the front door, so there really wasn't a long line at all. TBB has a lot of options- everything is centered around their beloved ice cream sandwich. Lots of cookie options and even a brownie option. Mix and match... Everyone really enjoyed what they had- imagine 4 people, 4 different combinations! It's pricey, but worth it! 4 stars!

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.