I came across this shop randomly while exploring Alameda. I can't resist an ice cream shop so of…read morecourse I went in. There was a pleasant hubbub inside and a bit of a line but enough people behind the counter that it wasn't that long a wait. I got a cone that was terribly decadent and found a table out of the way to enjoy it. I'd decided on a chocolate dipped waffle cone, because why not? They were freshly dipped -- the chocolate hadn't even dried yet! That made it an extra treat because I was able to lick the chocolate off. Because I was being indulgent, I got chocolate peanut butter as my scoop andi must say it was quite generous as a single scoop! The ice cream was delicious; maybe not top five for me, but I'd have it again! It was a lovely treat for a summer Saturday!

Delicious ice cream, and great portions for the price (for Bay Area standards)…read more Been here a few times and the workers have been courteous and helpful with choosing flavors. Most recently I got their butter pecan and birthday cake flavors. Their waffle cones are good, on the thinner side but capable of remaining intact for the duration of your ice cream eating time. They have plenty of seating inside and a small but lovely outdoor patio in the back. Highly recommend going outside of their post-lunch rush hours.

I love ice cream in general and Loards I been going to since I was a kid. The banana split I got…read morewas good, I'm just trying to swallow the $13.95 price no pun intended haha. I'm also trying to get over the size which is called "super special". Umm super tiny is more like it haha. Im 6'6" and to call the smallest banana split I have ever had super special is comedy. But thats just my opinion. With that said I enjoyed it, I would have enjoyed it more at half the price but I know prices are changing so I'm trying to adjust, be patient with me, Im a slow learner haha. This particular Loards is located in the middle of a walk way. You have to park and walk alittle not much. I need to try all their other options. I always get the banana split. They have a plethera of options I need to explore. Now go and enjoy, you can thank me later.

I came back, and they still have a ton of different flavors offered. They limit it to 2 samples, so…read morechoose wisely. I ultimately opted for a double scoop, mocha almond fudge and matcha. Mocha almond fudge: I liked the texture and that it's not as sweet due to the coffee and chocolate combo, it's a good flavor if you like some crunch. Matcha: It doesn't have as strong of a savory and slightly bitter taste as some places' matcha ice cream, but it was still pretty good. They give you pretty large scoops, so price is pretty on par with ice cream nowadays.

Went on Sunday, 7/19/26, for Fenton's Jr black and tan sundae - anniversary special…read more The line was out the door for the take-out sundaes with around a forty minute wait while sit-down was less than a 5 minute wait. Cost was $1.52 for the anniversary sundae. The atmosphere was lively and festive for the anniversary of this iconic ice creamery. Glad to still have them around.

Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

I ordered a veggie zha jiang mian, which contains egg noodles with fried bean sauce, shiitake…read moremushrooms fried tofu, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and cheesy corn wasThe tofu is under seasoned but the noodles were very savory. They used thick noodles that reminded me of chow mein. I appreciate that the bowl was quite large, though. One of the others in my party ordered the R&B beef rice bowl, which is labeled alternately as bibimbap in the menu, but it's Chinese style cooking and not actually bibimbap - not a bad thing per se, but just wanted to note for managing expectations. I'm not sure if they named it 'bibimbap' because they thought it would be more recognizable or trendy.

Update! You have to experience Roll & Bowl. I did a rating 2 years ago and the place is now…read moreworthy for the upgraded 5 stars. You know that they menu was small but gave us the ability to try everything non-spicy and WOW so great Service is done by the owner herself and runs in the back to cook the meal! Comes back pretty fast for dine in, but call in for to go and won't be disappointed. If you like quaint places here you go! Now the price! So reasonable! Gotta do a lunch or dinner!

Fell in love with Miharu after a friend suggested we try it out on a whim before a concert at Fox…read moreTheater! The moment you walk into the shop, you'll notice the current flavor offerings displayed on colorful ice cream-shaped signs across the wall to the right. I could spend an eternity studying each flavor, but there's limited space to queue indoors so really gotta decide on a flavor and serving style fast in order to keep the line moving. Among the flavors were some classics, fruity/floral mixes, and dessert-inspired ones too, a whole range so there's something for everyone. I got the Breakfast Brownie and it was unforgettable! It tasted creamy and delightful without being overwhelming, while the cornflakes mixed inside added a satisfying crunch to each bite. I came back a second time before a show at Crybaby, a smaller venue across the street. Grabbing a scoop here to-go has naturally become part of my pre-concert routine at this point and I plan to come back again next time to explore more flavors. If you're ever heading to a show nearby, I'd definitely recommend stopping by beforehand for a lil energy boost and treat.

Everything about Miharu is beyond stellar…read more The staff are always super enthusiastic about getting you to try samples and I love that they will always tell me which one their current favorite is because it helps me to narrow down which ones to sample. Also, whoever they have making their flavors is super creative! They list out all the flavors on the wall on super cute little ice cream scoop cut outs for you to browse while you wait in line. It is definitely more of a takeout ice cream spot with not a ton of seating so you either gotta get lucky with seating, wait for a spot, or take it to go. We got the pandan strawberry and the milk & cookies + cream. Next time I stop by I really want to try out their sundae!

EXCELLENT vegan soft serve and waffle cones. I've had several flavors--today was orange creamsicle,…read moreand despite not sounding like a flavor I'd be into, it was soooo good. HOWEVER, I really wish they wouldn't let people bring their dogs into the store. I found a dog hair in my ice cream from one of the two dogs that went in right before I entered. I also watched a woman let her dog pee ALL OVER the floor near the entrance... and that was what I saw in just a few minutes of being there. It was disgusting!! When I left there was a puddle of dog pee inside. The owner clearly knew her dog did it but she pretended she didn't notice and left it there. I get that everyone wants to be *dog friendly* now but come ON! I didn't complain about the dog fur in my ice cream because it wasn't the fault of the employees, but my god... I beg the owner of Curbside Creamery to reconsider allowing people to bring their dogs inside. The employee who helped me was very nice, though! 5 stars for Curbside Creamery, but please oh please I don't want to find dog hair in my ice cream again!

I've been here 3 times this past week! I am super picky with ice cream and it's hard for me to…read moreactually be impressed with an ice cream shop. As soon and I saw the flavor almond cherry I knew I had to try it.. I love anything almond and I was very much impressed and obsessed. Next time I'm getting a pint to enjoy at home when I can't make it to the shop. I also tried the oatmeal cookie cinnamon and coffee, all were amazing but nothing tops almond cherry By the way the other reviews are right...service here isn't great. There's an African American lady who is quite rude but it's all good I didn't take her negativity personally

Bad Walter's is my go-to spot for ice cream in Rockridge! As…read moresomeone who became lactose -intolerant as an adult, I thought the limited non-dairy options at the grocery store would be the end of my ice cream experience... I'm so glad I was wrong! The flavors are insanely spot-on, and the best part is if you try a new one on a whim, you'll often discover yet another flavor you love. Flavor titles are hilarious and memorable... love the creativity! The pup cups are such a sweet touch, too, and the customer service is always so kind and personable. Also, when you get delivery, the ice cream somehow stays cold and is never melted?! If you haven't tried Bad Walter's out, you are MISSING out!

I remember back in the pandemic days when I found this hidden, pick-up only, best damn I e cream…read moreyou will ever have. And it really was. Then the amazing owner opened up the Rockridge location and it's been hard to believe but her ice cream has gotten better! I will forever be a Bad Walter's fan!

Tried out the bingsu at Mandro and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. We ordered the…read moreregular size strawberry bingsu w/extra mango (small cup for $2). It was delicious and we were impressed by how smooth the shave ice tasted. We're definitely coming back to try the mango bingsu next time with extra mochi.

I love bingsu so I had to try it here. I got the mango bingsu to go. It satisfied my bingsu…read morecravings but wasn't anything special. Next time I get a tattoo (Lucky 13 Tattoo) I'll return to try their drinks.