Had a rough week and something sweet seemed to be the answer.. never tried this sort of ice cream…read morebefore and the flavors sounded amazing so we gave it a try... Highly recommend trying this place! Service is fantastic.. the shop is spotless and clean.. light and bright. Don't miss ordering churros to share with your desert. The little cup with 2 flavors is plenty but if you have a hearty appetite you can go bigger. Less sugar and more flavorful than any other places we have tried.

While driving in the area, I consulted Yelp, which brought us here. Service was impressively…read morewelcoming and friendly; she'd offered for us to sample flavors, if we desired, and appreciatively named their popular flavors. We each ordered a Small (single flavor), $6.95: - Dulce de Leche - Pampas Chocolate Both flavors were satisfyingly delicious. In comparison to our recent experiences at other ice cream shops, we found these portions rather small, especially for the cost. Fun-&-tasty find, and glad to have experienced it!

We wanted a sweet treat after watching the sunset nearby and checked out Bruster's. We ordered a…read morewaffle cone and split two scoops - cookies & cream made with Oreo and the banana peanut butter ripple. We really liked it, it was delicious. We went around 7:30pm and it was packed! The line was long so while we were in line, we ordered online which saved us so much time! Our order was ready in 5 min or less. Overall we loved and would come back!

We were feeling very hungry after our sushi dinner and wanted a little something sweet on our…read morepallet to end the evening. Saturday night the line wasn't too overwhelming. (remember this is a walk up window, not a sitdown restaurant) The ice cream is very tasty. I would love it if they would not use food coloring in their pistachio it was almost the color of lemon lime. Which we all know a true pistachio does not look like that. It's right on the corner of PCH so it's easy to find and there is wonderful random spots to park or you can just walk from your restaurant.

Best ice cream in Orange County. The service is almost on point and the vibes are amazing.read more

Super friendly staff that didn't get annoyed at the us asking for multiple samples…read more I got the biscotti flavor which I knew was going to be a hit because there was a fresh batch next to the sold out one. It's rich and decadent and tasted more creamy than you would expect a gelato.

We stopped in for a little treat after a quick visit to the beach. They have so many flavors!!…read moreThis month the theme was something along the lines of "sea mythology" (think mermaids, kraken, sea witches, etc.) so they had probably around 6 flavors with clever names to fit the theme. Besides that, they had all the standard gelato flavors, plus a ton more unique ones! I was tempted to try so many of them (even though I'm that person that always just orders chocolate chip or hazelnut anyway). My daughter picked taro and the "sea witch" flavor, which was purple sweet potato and squid ink caramel. She got to sample both of them before deciding since I wasn't sure if she would like those flavors, but she did! And even though she mainly picked them because they were purple, they actually complimented each other well since they were both sweet root vegetables haha. This place offered 4 different sizes (kid, small, medium and large). Even the kid size was a bit much for my 4 year old daughter, but it's probably the right size for like a 10 year old... Naturally I helped her finish it! The gelato was delicious and I loved the uniqueness of both of these flavors! The visual aesthetic was fabulous, too. Our server was very kind and patient as my daughter decided what she wanted. We sat in the store for a few minutes as we ate before we headed back to our parking meter. There were around 4 small tables with a couple chairs each for sitting. It seems like enough since most people probably grab n go since there's so much window shopping to do in this area. In summary, we loved this gelato shop and can't wait to see what future seasonal flavors they have!

We stopped in today late afternoon. The gelato tasted alright. I liked the chocolate chocolate chip…read moreand the Oreo flavor well enough, but the birthday cake flavor has a weird aftertaste to it. That said, the service was terrible. Really unfriendly woman behind the counter who acted as though taking my order was a huge inconvenience. I made a point to be friendly regardless and say plenty of "thank yous," but she just had a nasty expression on her face.

Cute ice cream shop in Dana Point!…read more They had 4 vegan/dairy-free options available, 1 coconut milk based, and 3 sorbets. The staff was very friendly and let me take my time deciding what flavor to get. I ended up ordering 1 scoop of the watermelon sorbet, and it was sweet and fresh! Perfect for the end of a beach day. They had both indoor and outdoor dining tables available for customers. Limited parking, but you can walk to it from the beach!

Such a cute shop right on Coast Highway with ample parking in the back…read more All the flavors we tried were delicious! Lavender, cherry chocolate, lemon and watermelon & the 3 scoop cream espresso shake was divine! Would definitely come back here and try the other flavors too!

The food was great, the service was better Naomi was amazing. The ambiance and atmosphere was…read morelively and inviting. But not as lively as Naomi, and her passion for scooping ice cream! And Victoria was nice too, complimented my outfit!

My scooper Gabriella Jareno was super nice and quick. She made me in love with Handels with her…read morebeautiful face

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is based out of Santa Barbara and offers high quality ice cream using…read morecage free eggs, grass fed cows, and pure cane sugar. This location is at the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano. They let you sample as many flavors as you want. Double ($11) - I went with a double and that let me pick up to 4 flavors. I went with the sweet cream caramel brownie, double peanut butter chip, coffee, and churro con leche. The ice cream was creamy and smooth. The coffee had a nice strong coffee flavor which I always enjoy in ice cream. The double peanut butter chip had a nice balance of chocolate and peanut butter. Finally the sweet cream caramel brownie had great taste and a wonderful combination creamy ice cream with the brownie bites. Overall this is a great place to go to get one's ice cream fix. The quality and service are outstanding!

I went to San Juan Capistrano recently with friends on a daytrip and this location is near the…read moretrain station. How convenient! It's also my first time trying McConnell's too It wasn't very busy at the time I went. The line was moving and staff was fast. You can ask for samples too. The girl who serviced me that day told me I have the option to do two flavors I sampled. Banana salted caramel and churro con leche was a winning combo. Their ice cream is definitely on the sweeter side and the salted caramel definitely helped with balancing it out. I hope to try this again when I visit another store location :)

My mom and I visited San Juan Capistrano recently and we decided to get gelato before boarding the…read moretrain. The staff are so welcoming and kind. You can truly feel their genuineness. That was the first thing, secondly there is something for everyone. Gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries and even sandwiches. The you f man who waited on me made good conversation with me and also mentioned telnet owned a clothing store next door. There are some cute little bistro tables inside and nice coffee shop decor. What I loved most is I noticed the music was faith based. And the I realized the shop is named 3:16 Bakery Shop, for the scripture passage John 3:16. It was a calm and uplifting environment. It's conveniently located near the train station. I loved my peanut butter gelato

Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.