Made fresh every day! Lots and lots of flavors to enjoy…read more Free Samples. All ages waiting in line patiently. Service is efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable No place to sit inside but no one cares because it's all about the creamy, tasty, dreamy ice cream.

Hiya, B.U.M.S., What…read morestarted as a quick, random pit stop to escape the warm Oceanside heat turned into another reminder of why our family frequently chooses Handel's Homemade Ice Cream for our sweet cravings. Even though visiting Handel's is practically a regular tradition for us, I've never thought to write a review simply because we come here so often. We got super lucky during this visit because there was unexpectedly no line, letting us walk right up to order our go-to favorites: a delicious Blue Monster for myself and a bright Cotton Candy for my son. What truly makes this Oceanside spot such a fantastic, family-friendly location is the setup right across the street--it is an awesome place to sit and eat your ice cream right in front of the library courtyard, surrounded by open air and beautiful architecture. Have you been to Handels? What's your favorite go to ice cream flavor?

The most adorable local boutique ice cream shop!…read more If you think that Salt & Straw is inventive, Little Fox takes it up a notch. They truly have some of the most inventive flavors I've ever seen AND they're all super delicious! Their branding is too cute and I love all of the intentional touches. They even have a small sink in the corner of the shop because with ice cream comes sticky hands. Such a darling shop! We went for Berrily Good which is their elevated take on a classic strawberry. It features ecology center strawberry cream, elderflower liqueur, and elderflower strawberry swirl. Super yums! Their ice cream has a slightly stretchy and chewy texture which I love. Also, they're really intentional about each scoop. They have an array of toppings and make sure to dress up each one. I'll definitely be back!

I am vegan, so this review regarding the ice cream itself is only for the vegan ice creams. I am…read moreglad they have vegan options, but unlike Salt & Straw and Stella Jean that also offer vegan ice cream flavors alongside the dairy ones, I'm not eager to come back to Little Fox. The flavors sounded so cool and I tried all four vegan options (S'mores, Three Strikes, Lavender Haze, and Vanilla Cake), the peanut buttery bite I had of Three Strikes had me excited so I got that flavor, but the soggy bits of kettle corn in my actual scoop weren't enjoyable. If I were to choose again, I would've gotten the Lavender Haze. The service was fantastic. The line was way out the door yet each time a staff greeted a new customer, it was with a bright welcoming smile and invite to sample flavors or get their scoops going. The inside is cute & I love the plants. They have a little sink, I'm guessing for sticky fingers to wash up after finishing their scoops! With only one doorway to enter/exit, it was cramped when people left after paying for their dessert. If someone was in a wheelchair, a lot of movement of the people in line would've had to happen for them to use the ramp walkway and get through the door. Street parking was easy! If I go back with others, I'd consider trying a new flavor if one comes, but for now, I have no desire to go back.

I love menchies because they have the best toppings and frozen yogurt flavors. It's so yummy.read more

I kid you not, the day we went into order--right after we ordered and paid, the power went out!…read more Haha Luckily, we still got our desserts. Plenty of toppings available. We got a cup of cake batter, strawberry, and coconut and a cup of chocolate with brownie and added various toppings. It was yummy! Cute little shop.

I was in this area of Oceanside in the valley and was looking for ice cream. Upon recommendations,…read moreI came across Ocean Rainbow ice cream parlor. Remotely hidden in the back of the shopping plaza on El Camino Real & Mission Ave, is this gem of a small ice cream shop, Ocean Rainbow. One could easily drive right past them because of their small signage on the exterior. The shop is very small and see maybe 10 people. Yeah, very friendly service that is excellent and fast to greet and offer a free sample. This ice cream shop has a very large variety of flavors that are native to Mexican culture. They have ice cream scoops, milkshakes, water-based popsicles, sherbets, sundaes, chamango, banana splits, icicles, elotes, esquites, Tostilocos, popsicles, shaved ice and a whole lot more. You can find flavors like guava, rice, pistachio, coconut, Oreo, cookie dough, rocky road, mango, mamey, cactus fruit, pine nut, MAZAPAN, chamoy, tamarindo, burnt milk, Gansito and even tequila. There most popular item is the Fresas Con Crema. Prices are very reasonable and I got a 3-scoop chocolate waffle cone for $8. They also have fresh-made aguas frescas that are made to-order and esquimales too! I highly recommend checking this spot out the next time you have a sweet tooth!

Love this place. Most ice-cream shops may have 1 or 2 non-dairy options but this place has at least…read more10 non-dairy real fruit sorbets. Watermelon, Guava, Mango, Strawberry, Tamarind, Passion Fruit just to name a few. Got the Chamango with 4 different sorbets and real fruit mango topping. For $9 its a great value. Service friendly. They sell other things too like agua frescas and popsicles and snacks. Definitely a fam favorite in the area. 5 Stars.

Went for the first time today. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner! Make sure you pay…read moreattention to the menus as the rolled are different from scooped ice cream. It was so delicious and the service is great. My friend got regular cookies and cream, and I got rolled Hershey's, which was the perfect amount of chocolate with a chocolate drizzle, pocky sticks and a chunk of Hershey's bar. They pour the cream onto a super cold surface. Mix it up and then roll it. So fresh!

I like Taiyaki ice cream and have come here for years whenever we visit Oceanside. I was just there…read moretonight. My order was taken promptly and the gentleman who took my order had excellent customer service taking my order, then...there was the wait to get my order. There were 3 employees and two were standing around while one worked. A customer who came in after me got his order, and all employees were just standing around. I went to the counter and asked if I had been forgotten. 2 of the employees got to work on my order. The only young woman working there was on her phone and handling food with the same gloves. I said excuse me, to her and pointed out that she had been on her phone and handled food in without getting new gloves. She looked at me and said, "So do you want me to change my gloves?" I replied "yes, it's a sanitation issue. I have worked in the industry and taught restaurant management." She changed gloves, cut off the edges of the Taiyaki waffle she had touched with the other gloves, finished my dish, and slid my finished dish across the counter. She said nothing as she slid the dish of taiyaki towards me, and turned and walked away from the counter. The restaurant had an "A" rating, but the cross contamination issue of handling personal phone and food with the same gloves, is not "A" rating behavior. It was close to closing and I do understand that it was getting late. It is still very disappointing. The restaurant did appear to be clean in the customer area. As I watched all 3 employees, the gentlemen working showed safe and sanitary work behaviors. I hope this cross contamination behavior by the female employee gets corrected.

The flavors are good, not too many choices, but what they did have was good. The topping selection…read morewas also pretty good, good variety for sure. The attendant was really friendly. The place itself could be spruce up and add more indoor seating, however I would totally come back.

The price of the yogurt cup was almost $10 for what I got. I only really liked the original flavor…read morebecause the rest were all overly sweet and the texture overall was ok the icier side. I would have preferred a creamy texture. It's ok for what it was but I think I'd rather spend that amount on an ice cream that's more worth the cost.

Tried this place for the first time & was not disappointed! The workers here were so friendly &…read morehelpful. Absolutely amazing customer service! The Choco tacos were so delicious, a little difficult to eat, but delicious nonetheless! My little brother DEVOURED the frozen chocolate covered banana, he absolutely loved it! They also have a small selection of candies & some old school Knick knacks to look at! A ton of options of ice cream flavors, shakes, malts, sundaes, you name it! The place itself is extremely small, no AC, & gets CRAMPED inside to the point you're squishing your way through people just to get out. There is some seating outside, none inside. Parking can be tough, the parking lot is kind of confusing & make sure you're paying attention to the signs as lots of the spots are for boat permits only!

This is an ice cream shop located right by the beach. Thrifty Ice Cream is already very well known,…read moreand I often see it inside Rite Aid stores. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The shop also sells a variety of candies and snacks, which makes it a fun place for kids. Since it's located next to a bar, there is often live music on Friday and Saturday nights, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Parking can be a bit difficult, and getting in and out of the parking area feels quite tight. The shop is also filled with a lot of merchandise, so the space can feel a little cramped. Overall, it's a fun spot to grab some ice cream by the beach, especially if you enjoy a lively atmosphere and live music on the weekends.

Mmm this ice cream spot was very convenient to access. It was our first time visiting but the…read moreMexican chocolate scoop was gone in less than five minutes. My husband loved his vanilla bean ice cream and my son devoured his mango sorbet. There's no seating but it's place right in front of the beach access so get your ice cream and enjoy the sand. Service was good, thank you for the kindness.

Icecream was good. Service was friendly. Only downer was they ran out of Vanilla at 3pm on a…read moreSunday... but, no worries.. the other flavor they had was great.