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    Vanessa’s Ice Cream

    4.9 (78 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Shanina L.

    Me and my family enjoyed getting ice cream here. We were greeted by Vanessa and was very helpful in explaining the different choices. I opted for the Fresas con crema because of how fresh the strawberries were. The price is very reasonable and there were plenty of seats. It is within a strip mall so parking was easy.

    C C.

    I've heard a lot of good things about Vanessa's, so I came here with my roommate on a hot day in Merced. We were immediately greeted once we entered the store. The atmosphere of the place felt so nice. The pricing is very reasonable. I got a medium (2 scoops) for $4.75 I believe. I got a scoop of cookies and cream and a scoop of pumpkin pie. I've been really craving pumpkin recently, so this was right up my alley. The two owners are very kind and patient with customers. They give out samples and they make the orders exactly how we asked for it. They have a variety of things on their menu. Not just ice cream, but they also have milkshakes, aguas frescas, and tostilocos. Everything is made with a lot of love and care. You can taste it. Inside the store, they had a wall full of kids fanart, and that was so cute. That's how you know the place is good! I will 100% come back here whenever I can. Everyone is awesome and super kind. I recommend to everyone who is in Merced!

    Order the Dubai chocolate and didn't get no chocolate. It was basically eating strawberries with hay.

    Jennafer F.

    Lots of great flavors ... super nice . Wish it didn't smell of floor cleaner... kind effected the experience and taste . But the guy was super friendly

    Elote con hot Cheetos y tapatio
    Dennis X.

    This mom and pop shop makes the best paletas and Mexican snacks in town! They also have a sister store in Winton. Alongside the paletas and ice cream, they have fruit cups, aguafrescas, and elote available for purchase. I like to get my elote with hot cheetos and tapatio sauce! Very reasonably priced and the staff are friendly and generally bilingual in español y inglés

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    Albert G.

    Coming back from Fresno, I had a craving for some ice cream and found this little spot in Merced. What a great find! They have traditional flavors but also some non-traditional like Ferrero Rocher, Leche, Guanabano, Guava, Pine Nut, and Tequila. The ice cream is absolutely delicious! So creamy, perfectly frozen enough to eat right away. I don't like my ice cream rock hard. And for larger orders they put the finished orders in a freezer until your whole party is done. How awesome is that?! They have a great selection of cones that they make on site and their prices so unbelievably inexpensive. They honor the military, and First Responders with a 25% discount! My two scoops in a medium cup after discount came to $2.88. What a great business Vanessa is ice cream is. Thank you so much Vanessa's and I'll be back when I'm in the area.

    Great customer service!
    Nancy L.

    Yummy ice cream, great service! Interesting flavors. Lots for choices for those dairy free requirements. Will be back!

    Mangonada!!!
    Charles T.

    I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews! Came in on a Saturday and ordered a Mangonada, but this place makes it very unique. You can add two scoops of ice cream (water based or milk based) and they top it off with mango, chamoy, tajin, and tamarind candy on the straw! Don't think I've ever had something like this before. Usually the fruit stands they just give you the fruit with the chamoy, but Vanessa's gives you ice cream and fruit. All the ice cream is homemade and there's actually real bits of fruit in the water based ice cream. The portion to price ratio is undefeated. My girlfriend and I were actually unable to finish the whole thing as we ate prior to coming. Also, the employees were really accommodating and gave us recommendations as to which flavors pair well with what, etc. Super friendly as well! I think total for two mangonadas were $13-14 which is more than reasonable. The interior design is cute as well and very spacious. Would definitely come again to try the other creations they have on the menu.

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    Guadalupe B.

    My Favorite Ice Cream Spot !! Friendly service , Homemade ice cream. I been here a few times and always get there palletas which are good!! Today I tried something new the Gansito Ice Cream & I loved it!! My favorite so far!!

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    Diego M.

    These Paletas are second to none!! Owners are the nicest most down to earth people you will ever meet. Really good service. U.S. Army Veteran owned family business.

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    Best ice cream I have ever had try the dried fruit ice cream. Small storefront location don't miss it!

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    Friendly service and yummy ice cream! I'm glad we found this place. Will definitely be back! I love to support local businesses.

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    Literally in love with this place. I go every weekend!! I'm so glad they have multiple locations too

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    2 years ago

    Service is great, ice cream is great, Mangoniadas are crazy great! Yummmmm!!!! Would definitely recommend this place!

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    5 years ago

    Great couple serving up great ice cream! Generous portions and nice conversation. Recommend them highly!

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    2 years ago

    Food and customer service are great! She was so sweet and the place looks so nice. Best ice cream spot in merced.

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    Delicious ice cream, paletas, and snacks. They are soo sweet and welcoming! 100% recommend!

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