Great selection of gelato and espresso drinks. Friendly, attentive staff. Conner and Eric (owners)…read moreand the staff are on it?

I have been eyeing 1022 for a while and finally decided to stop by after a hot day at the beach!…read moreThere were so many unique gelato flavors to choose from, but I ended up getting the ricotta & fig and it was absolutely delicious. The two flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the creamy texture really enhanced the flavor. The staff were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the different gelato flavors. There are still so many flavors I want to come back and try, especially the pistachio and tiramisu. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'm looking forward to trying out their coffee as well!

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?

We visited Little Fox Cups & Cones around 6 pm on a Sunday and it was a little busy. They let you…read moresample flavors before ordering, so some of the wait comes from everyone trying to decide between all the creative options. There's a small parking lot nearby, but street parking farther down is another option if it fills up. There were so many flavors we wanted to try that we ended up getting the flight. I love how creative and unique their selection is, with combinations I haven't really seen at other ice cream shops. Surprisingly, the London Fog was the most memorable for me. I've had similar flavors elsewhere, but Little Fox does it better than the versions I've tried before. The tea flavor was really prominent while the ice cream itself still tasted light and delicious. The scoops are a little pricey, but I think the quality is there. I love coming back and seeing what new flavors they have, and there's always something interesting to try.

If you go to Tamner's and decide you're too full for ice cream, you're not. You HAVE to stop at…read moreLittle Fox for a sweet treat. You will not regret it! It looks like there is parking in the back but we were parked in the street for Tanner's. There's a lot of street parking available. This place is located next to Corner Pizza. The shop is super cute. There are lots of unique flavors. The lady there greeted us right away. When I told her it was our first time, she offered for us to try every flavor!! She even recommended a couple of their most popular flavors. Let me just get to the good part. The ice cream. Just WOW! I consider myself an ice cream connoisseur so when I say this is THE BEST chocolate flavor I've ever had...it really is. I got a medium cup and split it between their smores and their so dough-p flavors. OMG!! Just the perfect balance of sweet and rich yumminess! The lady mentioned that they sometimes rotate flavors. I hope they keep these two. I definitely will be back when I am in the area again. Do NOT miss this Oceanside treasure!

Menchies is such a good desert place if you want something similar to ice cream but more healthy…read more The flavors are always the best and the new pumpkin flavor is amazing! the workers are also really nice and they include the best service.I also really love the colors and vibrancy inside.

Tasters available and my kids enjoyed it and they will definitely be coming back for more!read more

The ice cream is good. There are some unique flavors, it's cheaper than going somewhere like baskin…read morerobbins or handels, and the woman that helped us was super sweet. She was really kind, which seemed genuine, and answered the questions I had about a couple of the flavors. I'd love to support this business again

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!

The ice cream was delicious, service was excellent, and the ambiance was great. Would recommend!read more

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.

great tasting flavors and all the toppings you could want! taste is similar to golden spoon just…read moreless expensive

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.

I love coming to Handel's. The portions were huge, the quality was excellent and there are so many…read moreflavors to choose from, it's some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Whenever I stop by I get two scoops, my favorite is the Key Lime pie flavor, it's the best in my opinion. I also like to try several samples to find my new favorite flavor. The workers are always friendly and go above and beyond to help. There is usually a line, but it moves quickly. The prices are very reasonable. I definitely recommend this place!

I absolutely love coming to Handel's. They have a great variety to choose from, I always ask for…read moresamples and find new flavors I like. I chose Graham Cracker and Key Lime Pie. The flavors went well together, their Key Lime Pie ice cream has always been my favorite. This place was packed with people when we stopped by, the lines went quickly, the staff was very nice, and ordering was easy. I am looking forward to my next trip back here.