Snoice

Unique taiwanese shaved snow place. there's no other place like this in San Diego that i know of…read more It's a small business that has been around for at least a decade. Very busy friday/weekend nights, lines usually long but if you go weekdays it's better. the snow is made with real ingredients unlike other places that use powders/syrups for flavor. The blocks of snow are already flavored (think of it like a big block or ice cream, just shaved in layers). Service is also generally good! I would recommend getting any dairy based snow with condensed milk layered! it brings out the flavor. the non dairy flavors are like sorbet but also very tasty (i like the lychee or super lemon which tastes like frozen lemonade). if you pick a build your own bowl, it's weighed (snow or softserve) after you get toppings. I notice it's usually between $5-$10 obviously dependent on weight but the minimum is 4.50 so if you are below that, they'll just charge 4.50. I'd recommend this place if you want a lighter sweet treat! Other places can be heavy but because this is shaved, it's easier on the tummy. they do also have waffle creations that seem good for couples to share~ (my favorite is the strawberry shorty, it has cheesecake bites and fresh strawberries, the waffle, and vanilla softserve). they have taiyaki too but it's not like somi somi where there's icecream inside, it's just filled or plain (the nutella one is really good). also their thai tea drink is really good

Sad to report that the Carmel Valley location's been permanently closed for a while now. It's our…read morevery good luck, however, that the Convoy location is open and turning out shaved absolutely exquisite shaved snow. The nutella flavor is nothing short of addictive. They offer other attractive connections as well, mainly various soft server and waffle based treats. Service at the counter is speedy. I just wish they'd pause to clean the tables more frequently. It's quite off putting to be frustrated in the search of a clean table time and time again.

Cheers to you iceskimo!

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Ululani's

4.3(209 reviews)

3.7 mi

Best shave ice ever! Amazing options for flavors and really nice staff! For sure coming backread more

This was SOOOOO GOOD!!! I drove 2 hours from the Orange County area to try this! Definitely worth…read morethe drive. It was pretty busy when I went so there wasn't much sitting room inside. However, that didn't stop us from devouring our shaved ice. You have to add ice cream too your shaved ice and snow cap.

My melona/coconut with snow cap, li hing powder and toasted coconut

No Ka Oi & Sunset beach

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Bing Haus

4.1(1.2k reviews)

11.7 mi•Kearny Mesa

Came here on a Friday night around 8pm and it wasn't too busy. We ordered off a kiosk and I tried…read morethe strawberry rolled ice cream which comes with cheesecake bits, strawberries & whipped cream. It was yummy! Service was quick. Ambiance of the shop is fine - It's a smaller shop with a few seats, some people were working, others hanging with friends. A good dessert option on Convoy!

Service was good, the cashier made some good suggestions. Message to owner, please bring back your…read moreearl grey rolled icecream - I came here specifically for this. No earl grey tea either - what a bummer. The parking lot is paid parking now but apparently it's loosely monitored and a sign at the door says first 90 mins free.

Soft Opening 8/29-9/4

Vanilla mint iced latte and cookies and rolled ice cream

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Cookies and Cream rolled ice cream!

Snow Pops San Diego

4.6(111 reviews)

4.7 mi

This is such a hidden gem of a place! They serve Shaved ice, ice cream, and popsicles that you can…read morecoat and top with a plethora of toppings. You are sure to find something for every type of palate and even the pickiest of eaters as long as they like desserts. The workers are super friendly and the shop is quaint with just a small handful of seats. If you're looking for a unique dessert, this is definitely the place for you!

Yummmmm! Just what I needed after a long day. Service was quick and easy to order. Missed out on a…read morecouple add ons (I didn't read the menu). Definitely gotta come back and add the cheesecake & Nutella! My sis was able to add it to hers and I didn't notice it cuz I ordered based on what they had labeled in front of me. Surprised this place isn't busier! Their pops were creamy! I ordered the Taro with white chocolate and cookie butter drizzle, Oreos & nuts. 10/10 would come back again!

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Iceskimo

4.1(140 reviews)

6.1 mi

Honestly wasn't blown away by the flavor of the ice cream or the dusting of toppings they put on…read morethe Cookie Monster. The waffle was the best part. Service was friendly. The place needs a little cleanup... shelves had a few months of dust on them right next to the main menu and register (hard to miss) -- makes you think if they aren't cleaning this, what else is dirty. They had enough indoor seating for a few small groups. Limited parking in a busy strip mall in Eastlake

I picked up my niece from TK and she immediately asked for ice cream, she just finished school so I…read morethought it would be a great little after school treat. We ended up going to Iceskimo and I got her a little soft serve cone with sprinkles. The team here were so nice and she was so excited seeing the sprinkles on her ice cream. I was full from our lunch so I didn't get any but she thoroughly enjoyed it. I appreciate that this location has ample parking and seating inside and out! Thank you for being so kind to my niece and I, would definitely come back and take her for a treat!

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Wahine Kai

4.5(670 reviews)

17.2 mi•Scripps Ranch

Everything about this place is glorious. Everything on the menu looks delicious. I loved the vibes…read moreinside. I want to go here everyday

Me: lemme get a small Me: sees the small and thinks I should…read morehave shared Also Me: Eats the entire thing. SO GOOD! Glad I found this place. Average inside - not for large crowds though Staff was great

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Sunset Beach

Iceskimo

4.2(93 reviews)

21.6 mi•Carmel Valley

Tried the matcha affogato shaved ice at Iceskimo in Carmel Valley and absolutely loved it! The…read morematcha flavor really shines through and pairs perfectly with the sweet almond jellies and chewy mochi--such a refreshing and satisfying combo. Looking forward to going back and trying their soft serve next time!

Went here on a Saturday afternoon. The service was very quick. The employees were very friendly and…read moreoffered suggestions since it was our first time there. I will definitely be back.

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Matcha Cafe Maiko

4.2(878 reviews)

12.1 mi•Kearny Mesa

Nice atmosphere. The mango sticky rice pineapple dole whip was good. The rice had good texture…read more The mango chunks where good. The only thing I didn't like was the basque cheesecake because it was over cooked and dry. I wouldn't buy it again. Everything else was good.

Both drinks were soo good the matcha was rich and the tiramisu cake on the top was some gooddd…read moretiramisu too! The employees were so nice and welcoming. Definitely coming back!

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Somisomi

4.5(1.6k reviews)

11.9 mi•Kearny Mesa

Awesome spot!! IDK what's up with the haters who call this place "nothing special" cuz it's BOMB…read moreDOT COM. I got an upside-down ahboong with custard cream, cookies & cream ice cream, and oreo dust on top. The taiyaki was light and crispy, the custard was thick and unctuous, and the soft serve was literally the best I've had in San Diego. Zero regrets about anything, thank you Somisomi!

Stopped here after a dinner in convoy. I got the upside down ahboong with cookies and cream soft…read moreserve, nutella filling, Oreo crumbs, and a small macaroon. I felt I had to try the waffle fish even though I didn't get traditional Asian flavors. I'm glad they had some chocolate type flavors, but felt they could've had more. They had four flavors of soft serve: cookies and cream, ube, matcha, and pistachio. They had custard, red bean, black sesame, and Nutella fillings for the fish waffle cones. I was expecting the come to be crispy, but it was more like a fresh waffle. There was a short line to order on a Saturday evening, but the wait wasn't bad at all. They have three outdoor picnic tables and some benches. Parking is tough in this area, but we were able to find street parking a few blocks away. Nice spot for an after dinner treat!

Fish made fresh!

Ube biscoff topping

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Taro Taiyaki and Matcha/Ube swirl with Oreo topping

La Michoacana

4.1(11 reviews)

0.2 mi•Lomita

Great selection of frozen treats, and all super tasty, at a very reasonable price too! Super nice…read morepeople working here too. Summer is about to be here, and this spot is going to be poppin off. Very kid friendly by the way.

Service and food was good i would recommend the mini pancakes they were actually soft and fluffyread more

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Janet T.

9 years ago

This place is on a small corner heading up to Paradise Valley Road. My expectations were deemed as I expected the place to be bigger after hearing about their recent renovations. The store was very compact filled with squished people trying to find tables to occupy, kids looking for games to play, and also a huddle of people at the register trying to order from the menu. It took a while for me to order. It seemed as if the girl working at the cashier didn't really know how to operate their system as she kept calling over her coworker asking him how to do this or that. She didn't give me a receipt nor asked a name for my order just like she did for the customers before me. It took a while for me to place my halo halo, but I got the original halo halo with a scoop of ube icecream. It was worth the wait though. Their halo halo is unlike the traditional halo halo you see at Goldilocks. It doesn't have all that unnecessary red beans and excess ice, just the good stuff such as leche flan, saba (banana), and sweetened jellies. I will definitely be back just for the halo halo, but hopefully the service improves. read more

Meeko J.

2 months ago

I had such a great experience at Snoice thanks to Kallie! From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with such a positive attitude and amazing energy. I ordered a halo halo, and she was incredibly kind, patient, and made me feel genuinely welcome. it really made my visit even better, The halo halo was delicious, but Kallie's outgoing customer service is what made the experience memorable. She deserves recognition for the way she treats customers. Thank you, Kallie I can't wait to come back! read more

Unknown Z.

4 years ago

I came up to get some ice drinks and came up to the window and asked Lara M. one of the staff and she was rude and not customer friendly... she has attitude and sarcastic towards customers... it wasn't just me but, other customers were also saying how rude she is... Lara needs to learn how to be friendly and knows what customer service is all about... I know how busy they get but, being rude like that is unacceptable... read more

R L.

11 years ago

Awesome little place. Great Halo Halo. Very clean and friendly staff. They will make anything custom to your needs. These guys are great! Went there for my first time last night and was very impressed by the quality, taste and service. Will definitely be back. Not my part of the hood, but easily accessible off the 125. Thanks again for the great red bean Halo Halo desserts. See you soon! read more

Kylie D.

152

2 years ago

Such amazing drinks! I got the matcha milk tea with boba and pudding and it was delicious! I recommend adding the cheese foam if you enjoy it on top of your drinks! I've also tried the Okinawa milk tea and it's my favorite drink here. Also, the staff at Snoice are super nice and welcoming! I love coming to Snoice and I can't wait to try everything else on their menu! read more

Luna

9 months ago

This place is now one of my fav places to go get my boba and halo halo! I would really recommend it, and if it's slow service, that's fine I understand that sometimes there isn't much staff and thanks to Aira Aiko? I kinda forgo her name but she made such a nice Ambiance when serving me, so is the food posters. Wonder if I could get them to cater my quinceañera? read more

Carmela F.

4 years ago

T'was my first time here at Snoice. This was so far the best boba shop I found nearby. And Maria was so great. She's good on what she's doing, She recommended the best drink which was the Island breeze (You should try it ) She's good on communicating and very patient with me. Will go back again for sure and try other drinks and desserts :) Thanks Maria read more

Thu N.

146

4 years ago

Overpriced for the premium milk tea & I couldn't see prices anywhere. My boba was the mango matcha milk tea and it doesn't even come with anything extra. Picture is very misleading and I added boba and it ended up being around $8 and I still tipped but I felt ripped off. I didn't find anything special and I consider myself a huge boba fan. read more

Nathan M.

3 months ago

I'm living in Temecula and I was visiting down here in San Diego looking for a boba spot. This place was amazing and i'm definitely coming here again! Kallie was the one who helped me out, very respectful, patient, and kind. The taro was great and i'm definitely coming back! read more

Vincent R.

2 months ago

Jaiden is amazing! It was my first time in and she helped me figure out exactly what to get with patience and was very kind while answering all of my questions. It's a really cool environment too! Definitely making this my new go-to boba spot. Can't wait to try more drinks! read more

Xynia

12 days ago

Autumn and Jaiden were incredibly kind and welcoming! They ensured that I like the avocado icecream before they used it for my drink and they thoughtfuly didn't use any sweetener as I requested. Overall they made our drink very good and we'll be coming back soon! read more

Moses T.

1 year ago

Snoice is such a great spot! The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the drinks are absolutely delicious. Whether you're into boba or milk tea, they've got something for everyone. Definitely one of my go-to places for a sweet treat and good vibes! read more

Josiah G.

8 months ago

ngl ain't been here ina minute and it's still just as bomb as I remember, Jaiden and Jovani were super welcoming and created a warm comfortable atmosphere thatll definitely have my family and friends coming back :) read more

Karla O.

11 days ago

love coming here for the halo halo the staff is always on point here. today jaiden and autumn helped me, they were so sweet and patient with me and made my halo halo and my friend's tarchata with lots of love! read more

Luciano L.

6 months ago

Milo was really nice and we felt welcome at the establishment. Kallie was quick with the orders. The overall experience was super quick and convenient, not to mention their food is very delicious. read more

Anna B.

9 months ago

I love coming to Snoice! They have so many good options on their menu to choose from. The baristas are always helpful and friendly. Aiko served me today and was so kind! Thanks Aiko! read more

Baybeen M.

1 month ago

First time here. Autium was super nice and open to sharing lots of popular items on the menu. Quality was amazing. Definitely will be coming back here. Felt very welcomed. read more

fieryplayer59

6 months ago

The service was fast, Cyrene and Toby were very kind and overall just a great place to get something cold and delicious. The place looks very nice and is very clean. read more

Jazz F.

6 years ago

I order 3 different items, all 3 were delicious!. Customer service is definitely 5 stars, really friendly and fast service!. I will definitely be back!. read more

Erin E.

8 years ago

Very nice atmosphere, cozy with nice decorations and beautiful paintings on the walls. Drinks and desserts are delicious. Great for study dates! read more

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