Simply Spun Bakery

Churro Sundae 1000/10 Cookies n Cream Ice cream ,…read morechocolate syrup on top & whip cream. DELICIOUS! Excellent customer service thank you Vee

Finally got to try out the Funnel House after wanting to visit for more than a year since moving to…read moreSoCal!!!! Paid street parking with nominal fees were plenty available on a Wednesday afternoon. No lines upon entry and the service was quick and friendly. I got to watch how the funnel cake is created! I love fresh funnel cakes but had no idea what sort of monstrosity I ordered. My sundae came with huge scoops of two flavors of ice cream of my choice. Plus whipped cream and syrups of my choice. I wish I had the foresight to have the ice cream in a separate container to avoid the crispy fluffy funnel cake from going soggy quickly. I liked how not too sweet my ice creams were. The funnel cakes were thick and fluffy albeit a bit soggy due to the melting ice cream. I wouldn't mind revisiting again just to enjoy the treats. It is so worth the visit.

A Fundae!

Churro Sundae

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Churro with caramel sauce

Hans' Homemade Ice Cream

3.8(201 reviews)

7.4 km

Awesome service ! Very nice guy named Felipe , super nice and quick and easy service and it went…read morewell

Don't let the lower star reviews fool you, this is an ice cream to try…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. They must use really good ingredients for their ice cream, doesn't feel like a lot of processed stuff. The ice cream was melting as expected and I didn't feel terrible after eating one by myself. It was just refreshing and joyful. They are located on the southern most side of Pacific City. It's rather tucked away. Once you reach the end of the plaza, go in the building and they are immediately to your left. Staff are friendly. Place is clean. They have a lot of flavors, but sadly you need to buy it to try it. I was disappointed, of course, because some flavors seemed really interesting, but I don't dare try something different if in case I end up not liking enough to regret it. There was another ice cream place up north that had the same policy, but they are so confident about the flavors and quality that they will replace your order completely should you not like it. I don't think this place has that kind of policy, which would discourage me from choosing this place compared to their chain competitor just a block away. Maybe there could be a compromise like, try up to 3 flavors only. That way, I can try three new unique flavors but if I really didn't like them I could still have a great experience with a tried and true favorite. Hope the owner seriously considers this because I think they are great and I want them to thrive! Another great thing about this place is that It isn't a big chain and mass produced. It feels personal and feels very special. I admire people who have such a passion for the craft that they invest in it with time and money, so let's support! Especially when the ice cream is this good.

Taro

Chocolate orange ice cream in waffle cone

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Popbar

4.4(165 reviews)

7.6 km

This cute little Ice Cream boutique is the Bomb! I chose the strawberry shortcake , it was really…read moretart and authentic to what strawberry shortcake should actually taste like. Truly perfect would definitely recommend.

The coconut cookie bar was good but not great. I think if I ordered something different I may have…read morea different review. The coconut gelato didn't have a strong enough coconut flavor for me. Service was helpful. Next time I would just do one dip with a flavor. I ended up biting off the cookie topping and throwing it away.

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Bella Sophia Chocolates

4.9(48 reviews)

4.6 km

Beautiful artisanal chocolate. The designs make interesting gifts. The owners are so friendly and…read moretake pride in their work. The chocolate displays in the shop are so creative and pretty shop are so pretty.

How did I ALMOST forget about this place?? I've always known that Bella Sophia is here and I've…read morerarely been by lately. My sister was visiting from out of town so she needed gifts to bring back to her coworkers. I suggested a pit stop to Bella Sophia since we were walking by there anyway. She grabbed a nine piece box but then I realized she wouldn't get to try one. So I told her to pick one for herself and I got a Dubai chocolate bar for me. SO WELL MADE. $9 of heaven split three ways and it was perfect.

Chocolate cigars

Chocolate stilettos. Have you ever seen such a beauty?

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Inside the creme brûlée - really nice!

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

4.6(266 reviews)

7.2 km

Right across from beach so beautiful. Yummy ice cream. Very smooth ice cream nany flavors yummy…read more

I love handles because it has great ice cream, a good variety and good customer service. Also it…read moredoes not take that long for your order. Also it's homemade.

Peppermint chip ice cream in a chocolate peanut cone

Monkey Business

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Lot 579

4.0(30 reviews)

7.4 km

This place really changed. There are only a few eateries here now. It used to be an actual food…read morehall like the packing district or rodeo 39. Now they turned half of the "food hall" into a salon. This place used to have a lot of potential. It's too bad it has gone down the drain. Oh well, not everything can be successful.

This place is awesome! There is something for everyone, even the pickiest eaters…read more Love the ocean views!!

Popbar

Interior

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Surf city

Mangiamo Gelato Caffe

4.4(365 reviews)

7.2 km

I came to Mangiamo's with a friend who was visiting from Italy. She was ready to immediately judge…read morethis place until she started chatting with the guy scooping our gelato -- a true Italian! They chatted in Italian for a bit, where he apparently shared with her how Mangiamo is a true, authentic gelato shop. It's a little Italian home away from the mother-land. And he was right! It was a genuine Italian experience. We sat to eat our gelato and it was divine! Heavenly! Fan-freaking-tastic!!! I had the salted caramel gelato; it was creamy and velvety on the tongue, with an explosion of flavor. I wish the gelato shop had a bit more places to sit and take a break from the craziness of Downtown HB, but otherwise, a perfect dessert experience. I will definitely be back for more!

Been here a few times has quickly become one of my favorite gelato spots. The gelato itself is one…read moreof the best I think I've ever had. The service has been excellent every time for the small shop that it is. Sometimes the small little hole in the wall shops are the best. Even when the lines are long, the lines move fast.

Strawberries & Cream and Cookies & Cream Gelato

Espresso flavor

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Storefront

Philz Coffee

4.4(1.1k reviews)

7.4 km

Nothing like a warm drink on a cold and crisp evening! Got Winter Bliss (seasonal) and it was…read morereally good. Tasted chocolatey and not super strong in coffee taste in my opinion. Felt like drinking hot cocoa, but with some caffeine. Not a bad thing! Ordered on their app and picked up within 10 min after. Easy peasy. Did a little holiday shopping and strolled through for some festivities--live music and performances.

- Limited variety of options. - Super crowded…read more - Limited indoor seating to support the crowd. - Expensive parking. + But good amount of additional outdoor covered seating. + A short walk to the HB sand.

Counter with Menu.

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My coffee cup

Milk & Honey

4.0(392 reviews)

6.8 km

Looking for an OG beach vibe coffee shop? Look no further…read morethan Milk and Honey which is located in the historic part of Main street in surf city usa! I had the Coconut vanilla latte and the everything lox bagel and i promise you will not be disappointed. It was so amazing i came back an hour later mad got the banana split latte iced and was absolutely amazed with the strawberry cold foam...sooo good!

Cute little coffee shop that's at the farthest away from the beach on the strip. It's cute and…read moregood coffee. They don't have any housemade syrups so that's usually what I go for. I feel like coffee is coffee. What makes each coffee shop special is the house made syrups and concoctions they make. I've been there twice and they only have 2 gals working which is fine. We just usually come with a large group of ladies since we are walking. But they do seem to get through everyone pretty quickly. SYOY!

Vintage furniture with natural light. Great place to unwind and enjoy a cup of lavender latte.

Lavender Latte & vegan bagel

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Yummy custom latte: 1/2 vanilla, 1/2 hazelnut, 1 coconut + oat milk ^⁠_⁠^

Chip Cookies

4.6(210 reviews)

5.3 km

I was seriously craving chocolate and finally stopped by Chip -- I've been wanting to try this spot…read morefor a while now! As soon as you step in, you know you're walking into a gourmet cookie shop -- super clean and elegant. The girl helping me was so sweet and guided me through the menu since it was my first time. I ended up getting two Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt (because that's exactly what I was craving), a Tres Leches on her recommendation that it tasted like a churro, and the Biscoff Chip because I'm a Biscoff fan and was curious. The Biscoff was good. I wish it had some kind of nut, like almonds or macadamia in it for texture with the white chocolate, but it was still delicious! The Tres Leches was the winner for me -- ooey, gooey, and it really did taste like a churro! Amazinggg But the Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt is like old reliable. You can never go wrong with that cookie! If you're a gooey cookie lover like me, then this place is yours and my new fav cookie spot! Just make sure you've got a glass of milk ready!

I have frequented this location a few times and never had a poor experience until I recently…read moreordered a birthday cookie cake. I placed an order for a Friday pickup at 6:30PM. I ended up getting off early so I called and asked if it would be available for 5PM. The associate told me "No it won't be ready, it would be ready closer to 6:30." We then agreed that I could stop by closer to their closing time (9pm) since I don't live in the area. I could drive home then come back to pick it up. I arrived at 8:15PM, the associate tells me when I arrive "I'm so sorry it's not ready, I thought you'd be here closer to 8:45PM." I say "No worries I'll come back at 8:45PM." I come back to pick up the cake. It comes out hot and newly decorated with icing. 10 minutes down the road I check the cake, and the icing is completely melted. By then it's 9pm and I can't turn around to go back to the store. The next morning around 11am I called the store to speak with the manager. I leave my contact info, and I receive a call within 20 minutes from the store manager, Dustin. I explain the situation and how the cake is not presentable anymore for the birthday event I ordered it for. He apologizes and offers a dozen cookies or a refund. Since there's no time for me to drive back to Huntington Beach for a party that is in Pasadena within the next hour, we opt for the refund and Dustin states, "This is my personal number, I'll shoot you a text when that refund goes through." A week later, no refund, no communication, no follow-up. I called Dustin one more time, left a voicemail and one additional text just incase. Over the course of several days, still no response. Suffice to say, it is what it is. I just wanted a refund for the cake that I bought which I ended up not even bringing to the event I got it for because of the melted icing. TLDR: product wasn't ready at the time it was agreed upon to be ready, when product was picked up it was faulty, the manager offered a refund that never came and ghosted me