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    The Ice Cream Shack

    4.4 (15 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Penny J.

    Probably the worst vibes in existence. We went on the soft opening and this guy (the owner?) was going on how they were giving away free stuff & told us we could try whatever. So I got the water based coconut bar & they ended up charging us for it! So weird. And it tasted nasty, literally just water & coconut chunks. And the chunks were way too big. Also very obvious AI art, so awful

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    Dev H.

    Went for a sweet snack and had a good time. Service was quick and the staff was very friendly. Definitely a solid place to go to if you're looking for some flavorful ice cream!

    Mango shaved ice with chamoy

    I got the mango shaved ice and it was refreshing. Perfect for today's hot weather . My hushand got the strawberries and cream. They were delicious. The boy who served us was friendly and gave us samples of their ice cream. Good quality of product.

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    14 days ago

    Ice cream is flavorless and stale, the vibes are totally off too it just all feels so sterile, like you're in a hospital.

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    24 days ago

    I really liked the ice cream. Will come back to try more flavors, hope this location does well

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    1 month ago

    Friendy service good area ice cream is good quality, ice cream just needs a little more flavor but on point.

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    The ice cream was delicious, the shop was clean and had a nice atmosphere, and the workers were all very friendly and welcoming.

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    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    The service was quick, there was a spot where you could place your own order on a tablet or with…read morethe cashier. The cashier/ice cream maker was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and a great place to take a date if needed. Ice cream was delicious!

    From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.

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    Cauldron Ice Cream - Milk & cereal! Since it's made fresh to order with liquid nitrogen, it takes forever to melt!..unlike at that other place..

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    4.7(1.1k reviews)
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    If you're a fan of churros, Don Churros Gomez is THE place to go! I've always been a fan of churros…read moreand have been meaning to go here. When my daughter had a dance competition in the area, I knew I had to go!!! Its located on 4th Street in Santa Ana but I've heard they also have a food truck that goes out to Anaheim as well. The place on 4th street though has street parking, be prepared to possibly circle around a few minutes to find a spot. Also, make sure you have coins to feed the parking meter! My daughter and I came on a Saturday evening and must've got there at a good time as there was only a handful of us in line. After ordering, it did get much, much longer! As in, right out the door! Its not a huge place...several tables along the wall to the left while on the right is the area where the magic happens! This is where they make the churros and towards the back, right is where the ordering is done. We ordered the Churros with ice Cream, Don Churro style with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of nutella and a full thread of regular churros. I will have to say that these have got to be the best damn churros I've ever had!! They make them on the spot and not until you've made your order. They're so light, airy and not even oily!!! They're just soooo sooo good! We brought our boxes of churros home for the rest of our family to enjoy. There was so much that we couldnt finish it right away so we air fried what we had left the next day and it was still pretty darn good. For what you get, prices are quite reasonable! Now i'm just trying to get back out there sometime for their deliciousness! If there's a line, its worth the wait!!! Two thumbs up for Don Churros Gomez!

    Great date spot with awesome vibes | 9/10 This is a solid…read moreplace to bring a date if you want to actually chat. The atmosphere is awesome - music is chill, not too loud, so you can hear each other talk. The dessert is where they win. Everything's fresh baked. The churros are delightful and they come in different flavors. Chocolate was my favorite - crispy outside, soft inside, perfect with the dipping sauce. Heads up: It does get busy and there's usually a line. But honestly, it's worth the wait. Come on down and try it yourself. You won't regret it.

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    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine - Small Cone -- Cherry Magnolia

    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine

    4.4(490 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    I'm not an ice cream fan, so this was our first time visiting this ice cream shop after having been…read moreto the Marketplace for many years. I was slightly surprised that the price is close to $7 for a single scoop of ice cream on a cone, I guess I'm used to those days when ice cream used to be a dollar, but what I did appreciate was that they offered to put it in a cup for us because the portion they give is so generous that it doesn't fit on a cone. I actually wanted something a little healthier when I went so I chose the no sugar added pistachio, which was so good so creamy so delicious and full of pistachio nuts. I'm aware that there are other options nearby such as Dairy Queen at less than half the price of this, but if I had to choose again, I might still come back to Handel's because the single scoop could almost be enough for two people. We went with a few other families and none of the kids could actually finish their ice cream cone, which is actually good because that means you can share. The shop is especially good if you're planning to watch a movie at the Regal Cinema just next door.

    We walked past this place and decided to get some ice cream! Keep in mind that the smallest amount…read moreof ice cream you can get in a cup or a cone is 2 and a half scoops, so expect to be full of ice cream after. The service was good and really quick, and the place is super chill. The menu of the ice cream place is also very extensive, so you can get a multitude of interesting flavors! I got the s'mores one and it was super delicious, with a graham cracker base, chocolate chips and gooey marshmallows. It was also super creamy and flavorful! The blueberry cobbler one is rich with that blueberry flavor, kind of like a blueberry pie. And the strawberry sorbet was not too sweet and refreshing and it's dairy-free. If you're looking for a sweet treat and don't mind having more than one scoop, go to Handel's!

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    Joes Italian Ice

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    4.5(3.7k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Joe's Italian ice is great. One of the best I've had…read more We went here on a weeknight and the line was wrapped around the block. Parking was a nightmare (this sounds like a theme in So-Cal). We did get lucky and got parking on the side street since someone right in front of us was leaving. The line does move quick though. They have 10 order stations. We got here 30 min before closing and were able to get our order in before they closed. The most popular item is the Joe Latti, which is vanilla ice cream with your choice of Italian ice flavor. We got to sample flavors before ordering as well. I ended up getting wild cherry and mango tango, which was a good combo. The mango was sweet, just the way I like it. My group all got a mix of flavors and everyone enjoyed their joe Latti as well. Customer service was great. They answered all our questions since it was our first time here. The place is always crowded, and there is limited seating and tables in front. We were lucky to get a table. There was also kids revving and speeding up and down the street, so just an FYI. It was really loud and distracting. I would go back here in a heartbeat over any place in sac.

    First time (after 30 years of living in OC)…read more I can see why people like it. The bases are very fruity and the ice cream on top is very rich and milky. Line was crazy long but it honestly moved super fast. Tried the peach mango flavor and cookie butter. Only small complaint was they only let us sample 4 flavors and the worker was a bit short with us. Figured just long day or something no big deal

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