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    Somisomi

    4.3 (479 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Soft serve ube with nutella filling
    Marie W.

    We luckily came in when the place is not busy at all. Staff were friendly. Their soft serve has 4 different type, I believed and toppings are unlimited. We ordered: Soft serve type: Upside down Filling: Nutella Ice Cream: Ube Toppings: Biscoff Crumble, Oreo Crumbs, Fruity Pebbles Rating: 5/5 Soft serve type: Upside Down Filling: Nutella Ice Cream: Cookies and Cream Toppings: Oreo crumbs Rating: 5/5 5pcs Taiyaki: Nutella fillings (5/5) Definitely will be coming back here, though, parking is horrible.

    Soft serve
    Ellen K.

    Huge fan of the sesame aboong--very nutty and not too sweet! Loved that they gave us a free strawberry or macaron topping, but plus unlimited toppings like biscoff, oreo, and matcha powder!

    Kelly M.

    Went last week to Somi, I usually go to the little Tokyo location but stopped by at this location and 10/10!! Staff is so polite location is so clean and orderly. The young man working named Jeremy was so sweet & polite and gave us great advice on what to try! As some locations have different swirls. Will definitely came back to this location if in the area, Thanks Fullerton!

    Jazmine M.

    They were super kind and helpful. They recommended the horchata soft serve ice cream with crusted filling. 10/10 recommend ! Somilicious! Amazing combo. The place was nice and clean. Thank you to today's workers. Made me feel welcoming. Will be back again ! Thank you

    Bobby T.

    This place is always on point. Sometimes it might be a little crowded and loud and messy but that's all on the customers that are there in the moment . The products and employees are locked in whenever I'm here. They're fast to explain the whole process/flavors and I've loved every flavor I've gotten so far. The Ube and coffee are my all time favorite flavors. I've tried the strawberry milk and it's also very good, it always seems to be sold out unfortunately. I've been coming since it opened and the quality hasn't changed only improved. I highly recommend coming here for a sweet treat. You won't be disappointed.

    Taiyaki
    Daniella P.

    This is such a Fullerton classic. This place really does deserve the hype it gets and I can understand why the line is always so long. I do love the ice cream here, specially the Milk flavor. Before you make fun of me, sometimes you just want something simple and not crazy sweet and that's how I was feeling. I do highly recommend the Horchata flavor as well. What I've been obsessed with recently is their Taiyaki. It's so warm and they put the perfect amount of filling inside of them. Such a great place to eat ice cream and walk around.

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    Britney M.

    Yummy! What a fun spot for some delicious treats! Somisomi is a cute little cafe located in downtown Fullerton. This place is a walk up and order, and stand at a table and eat kind of place. I got lucky and there was no line when I arrived. Awesome, no wait. The employee was very friendly and helpful. He was so patient with me while I asked all of my questions to decide what I wanted. I settled on the cookies and cream flavor inside a custard fish. It was delicious. Such a fun and unique treat!

    Alyeska G.

    The flavors are it! Service was quick and it was super busy on a Friday night. Matcha & Horchata was delicious. The horchata was my favorite of the two and tasted pretty on point to an Horchata drink. They did run out of flavors so didn't get to try the seasonal ones I was looking for. It melts pretty fast so I recommend getting the ahboong upside down so it's not a whole mess. Gives you plenty of time to enjoy. They have a few standing tables inside and a few outside to enjoy with friends.

    Only slim countertops that block the pathway from the front door to the cash register. Bad feng shui.
    Patrick ..

    Bottom Line Up Front: Somisomi is a Korean-style dessert and ice cream shop that serves up tasty treats in a fun package. The Background: This store specializes in bungeoppang (a Korean street food that's best described as a waffle-like pastry in the shape of a fish) and ahboong (a fish-shaped waffle cone filled with sweet fillings and topped with soft-serve ice cream). Somisomi also serves a third variation with thr ahboong upside down, meaning the open-mouth fish is the topper on a cup of soft-serve ice cream. My Order: I got two upside down ahboong with soft-serve swirls: 1) banana pudding and horchata and 2) matcha and ube. For the former, I added Biscoff crumbs and Cocoa Pebbles. For the latter, I added just Biscoff crumbs. Both came with a custard-filled ahboong. I loved both for different reasons. The authentic bitter matcha and creamy sweet ube provided a yin-yang balance of Asian flavors. Meanwhile, the banana pudding and horchata swirl also complemented each other nicely in the way that banana rice pudding works. And if course the custard-filled ahboong was delicious. The Service: The employees were quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. The Location: Being in Downtown Fullerton, you can expect difficulty finding nearby parking at peak hours. It's located in the same building as the Cellar. And thanks to a societal shift after the pandemic, there's a lot more vagrants and homeless to contend with in the area. While this particular shop is still safe to visit, it's worth mentioning, since you might have to park a ways away and walk there. The Setting: Once inside, everything is brightly lit and clean with a welcoming and fun atmosphere. I do have to dock some marks though for the lack of tables and chairs, which I suppose is to discourage long hangouts and instead increase traffic flow. There are just slim countertops that you stand in front of. I'm also not a fan of the countertop layout, which is horseshoe shaped that impedes the flow of walk-up traffic to the front register where you order. The awkward setup forces you to squeeze past anyone who's standing at the countertops and results in wasted space. The Conclusion: Despite the poor layout and limited nearby parking spots, the novelty and flavors of the desserts make Somisomi worth the visit. My true rating is 4.5 out of 5, but since I can't give half stars, I'll be generous and round up to 5 out of 5.

    Megan D.

    10/10 Upside Down- I went with the ube and horchata mix, filled with matcha custard inside the taiyaki. The flavors were delicious, and the matcha custard was super yummy as well. This place is always consistent with its quality. Cost - $6.95 in total.

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    Teresa D.

    We came in on a Sunday night (03/29/26) and it was packed inside but thankfully the line moves pretty quickly. They currently have new flavors. The mint Oreo taiyaki was surprisingly tasty and the Sakura berry in my opinion was tasty. It tastes like cherry and to my friends they found it to taste medicinal. I got the cookies and cream with Sakura berry swirl which sounds like an odd combination but it's amazing together.

    Strawberry matcha and matcha soft serve
    Janeva G.

    Yummy ice cream! I loved the powdered matcha on top. The strawberry matcha was okay. The drink had a slight matcha taste with sweetness from the strawberry. Definitely feel like somi somi is mainly known for their soft serve and taiyaki fish.

    Rachel T.

    Stopped by for some dessert with friends after doing an escape room around the area. We ended up coming here because it was one of the places still open late. I ended up getting a one scoop of the banana pudding flavor, which is limited addition for the season. I ended up cutting the macaron which was included and fruity pebbles to top it off. I also got the box of five yakitori fish! I ended up getting one of each flavor which included black sesame, custard, red bean, Matcha, and cheese. Honestly, everything came out pretty quickly, which was really nice. One thing to know about the ambience is that the inside of the store was super hot and stuffy. So it was nice to sit outside and enjoy our dessert. Overall, everything tasted good and the portion is a lot larger than you would think so. I would definitely share one cup with two people, personally. Can't wait to see what new flavors they have next time. I love that they have a couple Asian flavors like Ube and Matcha, which rotate.

    Uba and Matcha tea ice cream

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    A fun stop! Friendly service, flavors were good, and I loved the little fish-shaped cone!

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Do you have HOT fudge topping?

    Nope. Only dry toppings like fruity pebbles, Oreo dust, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, rainbow sprinkles, strawberries...

    Any gluten free items?

    Hello, Mayra Thank you for reaching out to us and your interest in our products.… 

    Does the cold brew float have ice cream on top?

    Yes it does! It will be a cup of cold brew coffee with a ice cream flavor of your choosing added to the top.

    What's today's flavors 10/17/20?

    Milk, Sesame, Matcha, Ube. I forgot what swirls there were besides milk/sesame.

    Is there parking?

    There public lot free parking maybe a half block away ... easy to walk to between parking and the store.

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    Sweetheart’s Dessert Lounge

    Sweetheart’s Dessert Lounge

    4.5
    (137 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Their Banana pudding is best thing ever! I love their Oreo…read morecheesecake else well. Love this place overall.

    Continuing my quest to find the yummiest macarons in OC brought me to Sweetheart's Dessert Lounge…read more From their Yelp photo gallery I was excited to see that they offer quite a few flavors. But first, let's chat about how welcoming the owner is. She was very sweet and happy to share info about her business: she is one of three family members that own and run the shop; her sister does most of the baking; she's created a space that encourages people to stay and relax by having some books and games available that they can borrow while they enjoy their treats. I love that!!! So I came to the Lounge specifically for the macarons (which is one of the few things they source from an outside vendor). There are so many flavors to choose from that I ended up with a 6 pack ~ pistachio, rose, earl grey, taro, almond, and raspberry. The cookies were perfectly crunchy on the outside yet nice and tender in the middle. I was surprised to find some of them had more of a paste filling instead of the traditional creme filling. The pistachio, rose, and raspberry macarons were the only ones in which the flavors were actually distinguishable. Otherwise there was nothing much thst made any of them really stand out. The very pleasant surprise for me was their peaches & cream crumble. It was SO good! Not overly sweet, with juicy peaches, a delicate cream, and a crumble that was buttery and spiced to perfection. This is easily shareable with 2-3 people, but I unashamedly finished the whole thing by myself. Now before you go thinking that I had ALL the treats in one sitting, I did not lol. I did pace myself and broke it down to 3 tastings. Anyway, ending it on a very happy note, I'm already of dreaming of having another peaches and cream crumble that I may or may not share with a friend. And next time I'm there, I also have my eye on their Dubai chocolate strawberries and they're NYC cookies. More than one return visit is definitely in order!!

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    Cheesecake
    Sweetheart’s Dessert Lounge
    Sweetheart’s Dessert Lounge

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    Bag of Cakes

    Bag of Cakes

    4.3
    (999 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Amazing bakery in the Fullerton area! Everything I had here was good and delicious…read more There were so many unique and pretty pastries to choose from from cakes to croissants. I got so many pastries. There were no misses. My favorite of the bunch was the blueberry cake. The cake wasn't too sweet, was moist, fluffy, and tasty. I enjoyed the matcha cheesecake, garlic sea salt bread, and raspberry cruffin as well. I also grabbed an egg bacon bread and regular sea salt bread to-go for future breakfasts. Warmed up, these were great in the morning! To drink I had the Banana Pudding Matcha Latte which was not too sweet and yummy! Good matcha flavor and the banana pudding was creamy. Mixed together, it was good. I also enjoyed the crunchy bits in there as well as the real banana slices. I got it at the small size, but the portion was generous. It went well with the pastries. There's some inside seating and tables as well as a bathroom available. There is lots of free parking around the bakery. I went in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was still packed! I love how the bakers were constantly baking even in the afternoon, so they brought out fresh batches of their pastries. Overall, a great bakery and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the Fullerton area.

    Cute, bright bakery with plenty of seating and a huge selection of pastries and cakes, from…read morecroissants and cruffins to salt bread, savory buns, and celebration cakes. The variety is definitely one of the strongest points here. We tried the Matcha Cruffin, Onion Cream Bread, and Three Cheese Bagel. The Onion Cream Bread was the best of the three. The cream was light and balanced well with the bread, but the onion flavor was pretty much lost. I could barely taste it. The Matcha Cruffin was disappointing. There was matcha powder on top, but absolutely no matcha filling inside. I'm not sure if they changed the recipe or simply missed the filling in ours, but for something sold as a matcha cruffin, I expected an actual matcha presence beyond the topping. The Three Cheese Bagel, made with cheddar, cream cheese, and mozzarella, had good flavor but the texture was much too hard. We were dining in and had it warmed up, yet the bread was still tough and the cheese inside had already hardened. Service was fine, but nothing stood out. Overall, great selection and a nice space, but the pastries we tried were inconsistent.

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    Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.
    Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.
    Strawberry Matcha Cake
    Strawberry Matcha Cake
    Grape Danish, Raspberry Cruffin, and Matcha Strawberry Shortcake.

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    Grape Danish, Raspberry Cruffin, and Matcha Strawberry Shortcake.
    The Spoon

    The Spoon

    4.4
    (439 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    I keep coming back for the Crème Brulée Coffee--it never disappoints. Especially when they're…read morehaving the BOGO promo. Double the joy! I also noticed they've added quite a few new food items to the menu, so I decided to give one a try. I ordered the pesto mushroom and bacon breadsticks. For $7.50, you get three, which were very crunchy, satisfying, and filling. The aioli added a nice fragrant touch. Will definitely be back to explore more of the new menu items!

    I wanted a dessert that was light but would still satisfy my sweet cravings post-dinner, and The…read moreSpoon didn't disappoint! What I ordered: Coco Pandan Mousse DESSERT: 8/10 I loved how light my mousse was. Most importantly, it actually tasted like pandan! I was worried the pandan flavor was going to be mid and subtle, but each bite had a great pandan flavor. I had a bit of a drive back to my hotel, so I was advised to order mine frozen. I'm glad I took the staff member's advice because by the time I got to my hotel and finished dinner, it had thawed out perfectly. It was still cold-ish, room temp in the best way possible. SERVICE: 9/10 Great customer service! Upon arrival, the staff member who helped me was very nice. I was indecisive about what to order, so I really appreciated that she gave me a rundown and some suggestions on their most popular dishes. Most importantly, I appreciated her concern about my dessert melting by the time I got back to my hotel. If it wasn't for her and her advice to order the dessert frozen, I wouldn't have known and probably would've ended up with a deconstructed dessert. The way she packaged my dessert was also very helpful and considerate. AMBIANCE: 9/10 Definitely a cute place, and I can see this being a great go-to spot for groups. I loved how the back seating area had so many Polaroids plastered all over the walls. There are different types of seating depending on what you're in the mood for, and each seating area has a different vibe. There's also plenty of outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the weather while having your dessert!

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    Ganache Dulce De Leche
    Ganache Dulce De Leche
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    Nutella Mousse Bear
    Apple White Chocolate Mousse

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    Apple White Chocolate Mousse

    Somisomi - icecream - Updated August 2026

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