I was looking for an ice cream shop with unique flavors, and am really glad I found Tara's. Small batch ice creams always taste fresh, clean, and of course, delicious. Their flavors change monthly. Current favorite flavors: * saffron * cardamon * black sesame * raspberry goat cheese * lemon meringue The shop can get quite hot with the sun shining through the front windows, so I suggest you take the ice cream to-go rather than dining in. read more

I encountered this place by chance while walking to a vintage shop nearby. I didn't realize until I was about to write this review that this place was bookmarked on Yelp! They are friendly and welcoming upon entry and allow you to try flavors! When I came in July 2026, they had unique flavors like saffron, lavender, earl grey, and hibiscus among many others! I got a single scoop with two flavors: earl grey and lavender. A beautiful blend together, neither were too sweet or overpowering. Very refreshing during the summer heat. read more

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It was a very hot day and my son asked for ice cream we decided to try this place. There was street parking. This place is very little inside probably a total of 4 places to sit probably more of a grab and go. We ordered three scoops of ice cream. The scoops are on the smaller side I felt it was a little pricey. The ice cream was really good . Overall we had an okay experience. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a line out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available. read more

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Unassumingly unique! I was most pleased to find a geranium flavor - I've never had geranium flavored anything before, let alone ice cream! This turned out to be fresh and lightly floral, a bit reminiscent of a rose ice cream but not so perfumey. I paired it with the blueberry mint which was just as lovely; I had concocted a summer garden scoop that just about transported me away from the freezing ice age the Bay is currently going through. This spot is perfect for those who love simple and clean flavors that really shine on their own. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute ice cream shop with really unique flavors!! We tried a couple flavors and decided on the mango sorbet and peanut butter (so goooood!!!) Love that you can get two flavors even with a small, and the portion size was very generous too! Def recommend to check out :) in such a cute part of town too! read more

Variety of flavors and they do split scoops! Always a bonus! They have some unique flavors, but nothing too wild. Idk if it's because it's organice, but it's not as sweet as other homemade ice cream places which can be good or bad thing depending on who you ask. The split scoop was pretty generous, I couldn't even finish it. Cute little shop with some limited seating inside. Not bad. read more

I found my new favorite ice cream place! The earl grey and the jasmine green milk tea flavors were so fragrant and refreshing I just could not stop eating it! We also liked sweet cream a lot. Service was great! There's a bit of space inside to eat. Parked on the street on Alcatraz. You can split flavors starting from a small scoop, really generous servings. read more

I walked into Tara's Organic during a trip to Rockridge and ordered a kids size. I have to say, I love the idea of a kids size. It felt to me like the perfect size of ice cream that I'm usually looking for. I chose the coffee but found my scoop to have an icicle crunch I didn't care for. The flavor in the first bite was very strongly coffee, which then faded away to a sickly sweetness I didn't enjoy. It honestly wasn't much ice cream, but I threw away most of it. The service was prompt and helpful, but as with Organic produce, the ice cream at Tara's was more expensive than most gelatos I've had recently ($4 for the kids size). With all of that in mind, I just don't see myself coming back. read more

I cannot stop thinking about the ice cream sandwiches from Tara's! The classic flavors are so pure and light, but even their new/season options are amazing. The purple sweet potato flavor is perfect wedged in between two of their homemade chocolate chip cookies; this is the stuff dreams are made of. Seems like their waffle cones got even better recently as well! I'll be coming back often to sample their unique rotating flavors like caramelized banana or sweet orange read more

OMG YUM!!! Love the unique flavors of this ice cream parlor! I was so happy to see they had ROSE. Rose is probably my favorite ice cream favor but is SO SO hard to find! It tastes like smelling a bouquet of roses. Super creamy and not too sweet. Black sesame is another favorite :). I also got black sesame waffle cone! Excited to come back to try other flavors...rosemary...cardamom.. YUM read more

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One of my preferred local ice cream spots. The flavors change regularly, so you'll always get a chance to try something new. They do limit you to tasting 2 flavors max, though I think you can't go wrong with any flavors you choose. Payment is electronic preferred (no cash) and they recently posted new hours starting May 2024. I highly recommend trying their housemade, waffle cones too. My favorite is the black sesame waffle - it adds an additionally nice layer of flavor and has the right crunch and mouthfeel to pair with the creamy ice cream. Ice creams are made well with solid ingredients. They can also make an ice cream sandwich, sundae, or root beer or cold brew float. Add toppings to your ice cream for $1.55 each (they have a taste-enhancing balsamic glaze that I recommend you try with certain flavors). You can also buy a pint for $16 to take home and savor your favorite flavor longer or share with others. This weekend I combined 2 flavors in one scoop in a black sesame waffle cone: garden delight (made with fresh cream and colorful, edible flowers!) and sage. Finished this all up before my delicious ice cream even had time to melt or drip down the cone! read more

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My partner and I came here for dessert and I was pleasantly surprised by our experience! We were able to try some samples and a single scoop of Geranium and Rooibos Tea. The Geranium was nice and floral, on the lighter but still sweet side. The Rooibos Tea had a nice warmth to it, it reminded me of Thai Tea with more spice. I asked the server what her favorites are and she said Orange Cashew and Rooibos, so I'm excited to try that next time. The place is small, but there is indoor and outdoor seating. The prices are a bit high compared to the serving size, but for very unique flavors, it is worth a try! read more

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Sweet Cream -- very rich and subtle! Lavender -- very prominent tasting Overall the ice cream consistency isn't as thick, it melts easily. The flavors are good and delicious! I got their small scoop which can have 2 flavors for around $6.25. Once I got my cup, the serving is really really small as pictured and it looked like the flavors are split to make one scoop. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Sweet Cream & Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The flavors are so good here, the earl grey and othe tea and floral flavors have been my favorite, but the vanilla in the icecream sandwiches was also amazing...not sure what they put in those cookies but they are addictively good. read more

I'm swooning... Soooo creamy and fresh tasting! Worth the drive to College. We will be back!

Stopped in and tried a cup with several of their flavors: Black sesame - subtle, toasted sesame flavor, soft on the palate Mint cookies and cream - nice balanced sweetness and mint, my favorite of the flavors Mexican chocolate - nice chocolate flavor, very very subtle cinnamon and chilies, basically no heat - my kid thought this tasted like coffee (?) lol Sweet cream - creamy, sweet, a purist's scoop Overall, the flavors are mild and scoops are on the smaller side. I'm more of an inventive flavors and mix-ins girl with my ice cream but if you're an ice cream purist you'll enjoy. read more

One of my favorite ice cream shops of all time!! Highly highly recommend--the texture of the ice cream is so creamy and quality has always been consistent. Flavors change ever so often, but I enjoy whenever there are floral options like the geranium or rose. Usually there's only one person working at the counter so there can be a couple of people in line ahead of you, but worth the wait 100%! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pricey but totally worth it for the original flavors! An absolute staple for me whenever I am craving a sweet treat

Horrible customer service. Great ice cream. I've been a customer for many years and came in 7/29/26 between 3:30 and 4pm and one person was working and there was no line. The one girl working was super rude to my family and the second we paid she went to the back of the store and put on her headphones so we couldn't even ask her name. We waited for at least 15 minutes but she didn't emerge, even when a customer came in and left because nobody was there to serve him and a phone call went unanswered. I rarely write negative reviews and I really am hoping this person wasn't judging my family based on our identity. I only made two ice cream orders for my kids and she asked me to order separately in the most bizarre and rude way... I ordered calmly and slowly so I seriously don't understand what the problem was or if she was having a bad day but the rude behavior continued. I've never had this experience here in all my years as a customer. Terrible with kids (and subsequently their parents). read more

Flavors are yummy ice cream texture is creamy as it should be very local at the time only 1 employee helps us she was very kind by letting us try an array of flavors and she was very patient, everything was so delicious the decision was difficult, at the time of our visit the parlor was very quiet several hi top seating also a few in the store front great place to just hangout enjoy our cones. read more

Delicious, creamy ice cream. Great price and very generous scoops. Great customer service

Finally got to check this shop out and so glad I did. The baby scoops are the perfect serving when you want just a little ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. They offer a lot of unique flavors and I enjoyed all of the ones I sampled: jasmine green tea, avocado, and geranium. The ice cream itself is perfectly sweet & deliciously creamy. Server was nice & patient while I chose my flavors. There are a couple seats indoor and a few more outdoor. Can't wait to come back to try more flavors with their cones! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Baby scoop of jasmine green tea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love this place! If unique ice cream flavors are your thing, I highly recommend. The staff were friendly and had a lot of recommendations if you ask. read more

Delicious ice cream after dinner at Enoteca molinari a few blocks away. It's a small and local ice cream shop, just the way I like them. The staff were attentive and generous, too. I'll be back. read more

Tara's is the best ice cream spot!! I love their quality of ice cream and unique flavors. Currently obsessed with earl grey- I wish they had it year round. The employees are always really kind and helpful. read more

Fun little shop with funky flavors. Cash and Venmo only when I last went. Only 1 worker running the shop per shift afaik. The allspice and rose ice cream are great! read more

One of my favorite ice cream places in the Bay Area! Why? * They have a baby size option (pictured)! For those who love ice cream after a meal but can't seem to finish a small, I appreciate that there's a baby option. * The cones are really unique. They taste like a thin butter waffle cookie. They're mildly sweet with a hint of saltiness which works well with the sweetness of the ice cream. * So many unique flavors! We got Jasmine Green Tea and Black Sesame. Both of the flavors were strong :) They allow for a sample taste of 2 flavors/person. The service was fine--the staff was quick. The shop itself isn't really decorated, but it looks clean. There are some benches outside to enjoy the ice cream. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

This ice cream tastes irresistible of it's breathtaking flavors! A yummy stunning flavor in my opinion is the cookies and coffee! I strongly suggest that you go to Tara's Ice cream to get this irresistible piece of work that will leave you speechless! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - cookies & coffee ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

THE BEST Ice Cream in the entire Bay Area!!!!!!! The cardamom is insanely good, and I don't even like cardamom. Their ice cream is soooo creamy. Just amazing. read more

Molasses ice cream. Oh my God it was amazing. It was the perfect texture and flavor. Not frozen solid like a brick of ice, but a little softer which made it easier to eat on a cone. Not inexpensive. But well worth the money. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Molasses ice cream is awesome - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good ice cream. The shop needs a bit of TLC -- too ramshackle and patched together. The tiny, fingernail sized spoons do not add to the experience. read more

I really like this small shop! It's very simple on the inside with few seatings inside and outside. Once you get the ice cream, you could walk down the street while eating! I got the black sesame and pandan ice cream and it was really good. I really like how strong the flavor was for both flavors I got and that it wasn't just a slight hint of pandan or black sesame. It's a little pricier and smaller than your normal ice cream, but it definitely is worth the price and flavor you get! Service was fast and quick. read more

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The flavor was good. The waffle cone was delicious. But honestly I hate it when there's ice chips in my ice cream. Also pretty pricey.

Sadly, l've had a child since my last review and she turns out to be nut allergic. I understand that cross contamination is a possibility but most shops we know have been happy to wash a scooper out or use a nut-allergy specific scooper. I understand the risks as long as some mitigation is met. They would not accommodate us. They have lost my business for an allergy we didn't want or can control, except to never step foot in there again. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream has been on my bucket list for quite a while. That made the experience extra disappointing when none of the three flavors my date and I got was a hit. To our surprise, Tara's does not offer samples due to COVID, which at this point feels like a super lame excuse. Don't get me wrong; keeping people safe is very important -- I just don't think there is a correlation. Customers aren't even going in the shop, so it seems more likely that Tara's just doesn't want to spend money on additional plastic spoons (or use metal ones that they would then have to wash). With limited information about the available flavors, we chose the Burnt Caramel, Black Sesame, and Geranium. The Black Sesame was the best, and it was only okay. My date described the Geranium as tasting like perfume -- not citrusy as the employee who served us described. She was friendly, and if it were up to her, I imagine she'd prefer offering samples so that customers did not have to rely on her taste buds and recommendations. Another drawback of Tara's is that besides one bench outside, there's no seating, so if there's already someone on the bench, you can't sit down to enjoy your ice cream immediately. Finally, the ice cream is fairly expensive for what it is, perhaps due -- at least in part -- to the cost of organic ingredients. Overall, I would call our visit a waste of money and calories. I'd much sooner go back to iScream or Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery. read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Three flavors of ice cream in a medium cup: Geranium, Black Sesame, and Burnt Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Wow! We fancied some ice cream, so my friend suggested Tara's! I was with a small group of friends, so I just went with the flow. What a great suggestion! My friend mentioned they have unique flavors and that was just what I wanted to hear! I love unique flavors! I ordered a small with two flavors: Sage and Rosemary. The sage was unbelievably good! This is the second time I've had Sage ice cream (the other time being in NYC) and it's just so ridiculously good! The Rosemary was also delightful! The flavors here were extraordinary range from Garam Masala to Geranium. The flavors rotate, but on our visit, there were at least 20 flavors and after checking Tara's website, there's oh so many more. There's a take-out window only at the moment, but no samples currently. I'd say the only sour note is that it's really pricey, especially for the portion size. I'm super stoked to try it and I'd probably return if in the area to try more unique flavors, but this is definitely a treat! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - oops! Blurry photo of my small cup of Sage and Rosemary. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

I loved the peppercorn chocolate chip! Very unique flavoring and not overly sweet. Fair warning - it's spicy! The dark chocolate sorbet was nice in combination with the peppercorn ice cream and it had a nice rich darkness to it, but it was icy rather than creamy, so I wouldn't get it on its own. The flavors offered are unique which makes it difficult to decide in the covid times of non sampling flavors! My daughter didn't like her peach ice cream, which the shop person had recommended to her. She asked the shop if they could switch it out for her because she didn't like it, but they declined which was a bit disappointing. My nephew enjoyed his cardamom and geranium scoops. Overall, 3.75 stars, rounding to 4! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I LOVE Tara's! When Ici's left, I was bummed but was so happy that Tara's is still around with her fresh, creamy, unique-flavored, delicious and of course organic ice cream. I remember first enjoying Tara's a while ago and enjoying the heat from the pink peppercorn, the comforting cardamom and soothing honey lavender- it was such a welcomed break from the usual traditional flavors and I instantly fell in love. Plus- they have tasty waffle cones- the black sesame is my favorite! You'll see a menu at their storefront with several interesting flavors- be brave and try something different- I guarantee you will appreciate the flavor. Recently I had gotten reacquainted with Taras' and had tried the basil, lucuma (tropical fruit), garam masala, and one of my all time faves- black sesame! Sizes come in small, medium, large. I usually get the medium so I can try more flavors (up to 3). The total with a waffle cone totals to around $8.60 which is a bit pricey. However, I know Tara and her team make their organic ice cream sustainably with quality ingredients, which unfortunately adds to the higher prices. Whenever I'm in the Berkeley area, I make sure to get my Tara's fix. I recommend going for dessert after checking out one of the delicious restaurants in College Ave (ahem Zachary's and Noodle Theory!) read more

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**4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars** If you're looking for unique flavors, you should definitely check this place out. We got the black sesame and the Rooibos tea in a small cup (~$5). They stacked the flavors on top of each other, so it would probably be best to get ones that complement each other. I've never had Rooibos tea before, but it was like a red tea flavor. It was pretty strong, which I enjoyed. The black sesame was some of the best we've ever had as an ice cream flavor. They did a really great job bringing out a toasted black sesame taste. I wish the ice cream was a bit creamier and the sizes were a bit bigger, but I'm impressed by how well they nailed the flavors. Plus, it's nice that all the ice cream is organic! read more

Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Small cup with Rooibos Tea and Black Sesame - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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