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!

Parking: did not see a parking there, there was an event the time I went that blocked out the…read moreentire street. Service: the people there didn't seem like they wanted to work there. A little on the not as friendly side. They also didn't want to give samples, which is fine, but just say "we don't give samples" Food: Not bad ice cream. Hits the spot. Good flavors.

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

This is at Cardiff by the Sea, not exactly Encinitas. Located across The Shanty they offer a…read morevariety of awesome ice creams. The shop is so adorable, with nice touches like flower bouquets and cute messages. Next to another favorite coffee shop it is a perfect spot to combine coffee and ice cream.

Had a craving for a mochi donut , so a friend and I cruised over to get some!…read more They are so delicious and doughie! I love the size of the mochi ball too! Of course service was quick. And I love the vibe inside! Parking lot sucks. It's a busy parking lot with very tight spaces.

I had an opportunity to try a few Mochichis donuts for free. I hadn't had a donut in years and…read morebased on all the excellent reviews of this place on Yelp, I was really looking forward to trying some of the unique flavors that I saw in the "Offerings" section of Mochichis' website. As a thank you to Mochichis, I also planned to buy extras for some friends who love donuts. I sent Mochichis' website link to my friends and asked them to let me know what flavors they'd like. Between their picks and mine, I went into Mochichis expecting to come out with seven donuts spanning five different flavors. Much to my disappointment, Mochichis doesn't keep their website updated, and only two of the five flavors I requested were available. The others hadn't been available for months. The lone employee working that day was very nice, very friendly and very patient while I decided on another flavor for myself. Of the four of us who ate the donuts--two Mochi balls, four chocolate with sprinkles, and one strawberry--two of us (me included) didn't much care for them--too sweet, sticky, and doughy, and the glaze was so soft that it was kind of a mess to eat. One friend said it was "good" and nothing more. On a positive note, my other friend loved the Mochi balls. Her words: "I loved the mochi-filled donut. It was the perfect texture and taste. Reminded me of when I lived in Japan years ago and all the great memories of watching how they make mochi."

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!

Not worth the difficult parking…read more Food: 1/5 One flavor is three scoops of ice cream. We ordered two flavors, which was four scoops, hoping we could split the ice cream into two cups so we would each have two scoops. We asked our server if they could split the ice cream for us--just put two Ube Matcha scoops in one cup, two Cookies and Cream scoops in another. This is against company policy, but they were willing to give us a second cup so we can surgically operate on the mixed ice cream and split it ourselves (??). The Matcha Ube was more green tea flavored than matcha or ube. The Cookies and Cream was good. The ice cream--even if three scoops for one flavor--is just not worth the street parking or flavor mashing. There are other better ice cream places. Service: 3/5 Nothing to say or add. No bad news is good news. Atmosphere: 2/5 Holy overstimulation. There were two other families in the ice cream parlor with us, and we were all being serviced at once at the cashier. It's too small of a room to do that. I would recommend this place to kids 12 and under who live down the street and need a quick sweet treat. Final rating: 2/5

Nuyo is my favorite frozen yogurt place! The frozen yogurt is the perfect consistency- creamy and…read morenot too icy. The flavors are rich and actually taste like they are supposed to. I like how they have a lot of "healthier" low sugar and low fat flavors too. The BEST part of Nuyo is their cookie dough. It is actually scoop-able like a fresh batch you just made in the kitchen. I will be honest, the price is a little hefty, but that is any frozen yogurt place nowadays.

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.

The forum can be busy place so this is such a gem in an awesome mall. Service is top notch and you…read moreknow you're in a good place when they use a metal spoon for free tastings right away lol. Had the coffee, vanilla bean and chocolate. Right away you can tell the waffle cones are super fresh and crunchy . All the flavors we had were rich , creamy and most importantly for me not too sweet and is more naturally flavored. What a great shop

McConnell's is a well known ice cream shop in California. Flavors are okay. Need more customer…read moreservice training before putting a newbie on the front counter. Meh experience. Underwhelming.

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 BAKED BEAR ENCINITAS…read more Parking is mostly street parking, and you may be able to find a few spots nearby. Since it is located on the main strip of Encinitas, it can get pretty busy depending on the day and time. I came on a Sunday afternoon with one of my friends because we were craving a little sweet treat. There are so many dessert spots along the main street in Encinitas, but I had only been to The Baked Bear in Pacific Beach before, so I wanted to try this location. When you walk in, you can order a scoop of ice cream, cookies, brownies, or create your own custom ice cream sandwich by mixing and matching your choice of cookies, brownies, and ice cream flavors. I decided to go all out and made an ice cream sandwich with a brownie on one side and a Cookies and Cream cookie on the other, filled with Cookies and Cream ice cream. It was so delicious. The cookies were warm, soft, and paired perfectly with the cold ice cream. I would definitely recommend this combination. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It is a little on the pricey side since my custom ice cream sandwich came out to about $10. Personally, it is one of those desserts that you could probably recreate at home with store bought ingredients, but it is still a fun experience that everyone should try at least once. If I had one suggestion, I wish they made their ice cream in house or offered more unique flavors. Most of the flavors were pretty classic, so I would have loved to see some more creative options. The shop itself is nice, but there is not much indoor seating. There are a few standing tables outside along with some chairs right in front of the shop, which is where my friend and I ended up sitting. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back whenever I am in the mood for a sweet treat.

Really interesting concept. And thankfully there isn't one near where I live as it would be too…read moretempting. Came here with my kids while on vacation. They got a brownie bowl and a chocolate chip bowl. The bowls come with ample ice cream. I got a cookie sandwich with the yellow butter cookie and cookies and cream cookie. It was great that they warmed it up. In terms of ice cream flavors, we really loved the strawberry shortcake, and also liked the cookies & cream and milk & cookie. They offer a punch card, and a water station which comes in handy. Just a really chill place. Not cheap whatsoever but it's worth the splurge if you're on vacation.

With how ridiculously hot this summer was, this particular Jeni's location became my refuge due to…read morethe available indoor seating which the North Park shop lacks. Of course the ice cream is fantastic at every location, and staff is always super nice in letting you try as many samples as you wish. Got Cherry Vanilla Waffle Cone Ice Cream, Goat Cheese with Red Cherries Ice Cream, and Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream in a Waffle Bowl on my last visit and indeed the combination was... wait for it... splendid! ;)

Don't be fooled by the scoop shops she's got She's still…read moreJeni from the block (spin on Jenny from the Block by JLo from 2002) Splendid indeed and perfect on a July summer evening! The hubby and I were visiting the local area and stopped here for dessert. Line almost out the door but moved along well. Was interested in the Ted Lasso promo. Although I don't watch the show, crumbly shortbread cookies in salted sweet butter cream sounded good! Sampled it and decided to get it. Outright creamy deliciousness! Their napkin w/lots of info says "we geek out over ice cream science, rearranging the molecules to support all four sensory elements of ice cream: flavor, texture, body and finish." True. The hubby chose the gooey butter cake + goat cheese w/red cherries. Oh my! This was even better than what I got. In my neck of the woods, there are a few shops in the city of Los Angeles but, this was my actual first time in a brick and mortar Jeni's shop. I've seen the pints at grocery stores but had not tried until recently. Good to know there are over 90 retail locations across 15 states and DC. Would definitely return to a Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream when in the vicinity of one and sample some unique flavors. 5 stars!

Stopped by on a friday night and it wasn't too bad. Parking was a bit tough but the line itself was…read moreabout 30-40min. I can't believe they let you try all the flavors! Ended up with the matcha strawberry and strawberry (looked like wicked in a cup). The maple pecan flavor wasn't too sweet! The decor was really cute, I am enamored with the idea that they incorporate the name of the previous shop into the shop name. The ice cream cones were decorated with hats, love! Staff are super friendly and patient despite repeating their pitch over and over again. Would love to try the other locations if I get a chance the next time I'm in SD

My favorite An's location! The service here is always amazing and I love the flavors and quality of…read morethe ice cream they have here. I don't usually post reviews but today I wanted to because there was a mix-up with something with my loyalty account and the ladies working today helped me out with it. I really appreciate their customer service, thanks so much.