I stopped by this AMAZING vegan ice cream spot yesterday night and was blown away by how many wonderful options they have.The flavors are incredibly creative and everything we tried was rich,creamy and absolutely delicious.The highlight for me was definitely the ice cream sandwich,hands down some of the best I've ever had,cookies were soft and yummy and the ice cream in the middle full of flavor(butterscotch sundae).I also have to give a special shoutout to the girl working there(beautiful name that I don't remember now,it start with a T)she was so sweet,patient and helpful while we were deciding what to try.She made the whole experience even better.If you're looking for a vegan icecream this place is definitely worth a visit.We will go back read more

We were visiting nearby and stopped off for ice cream on our way back home. The ice cream was absolutely delicious and tasted so fresh. The texture and taste were perfect. All natural and healthy ingredients, which you can feel good about afterwards - no regrets. Customer service was top notch as well. read more

I had heard about Vedder's from a friend & was excited to finally stop by! The scooper confirmed that all flavors are vegan, yay! We were able to sample flavors before ordering too. Apple Crisp reminded me of Quaker Oats Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal packets from childhood (this is not a bad thing), Amaretto Cherry didn't taste like much of anything at all (number because I love cherry), and Pistachio Almond tasted just like the name- with some nut pieces throughout. I chose Pistachio Almond :) My boyfriend (not vegan) liked his ice cream sandwich! Super spot for dairy free, refined sugar free ice cream! - Weirdly, the ice cream wasn't cold enough. It wasn't melted, and wasn't warm.. it was cold, but not ice cream cold. - The parking lot is small but we were able to get a front row a spot Wednesday evening. read more

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I was traveling with a friend who has diabetes. Fortunately he's on the lower end so monitoring his sugar and carbohydrate levels is important. But since I was on vacation, I was in the mood for ice cream. Searching around, we were near Vedder's. Read over the history and WOW! What a great concept to work from and create a frozen dessert that appeals to everyone. Daveed got a mini chocolate ice cream. He said there was a delicate coconut flavor but overall, really good! I had to have an ice cream sandwich. I ordered chocolate chip cookies and salted caramel ice cream. Soooooooooooo Good! There were other flavors that sounded inviting and will have to wait for another day! There are some small tables out front which is nice. The shop is located in the Old Town center which is really cool, a little touristy but hey, I'm on vacation. In my excitement, I missed the doggy cookies that were for sale. But Cako did get a small taste of the ice cream. Cako Approves! read more

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We absolutely love this ice cream spot!One of my favorites things about it is how they're always introducing new flavors,so every visit feel like a little adventure,it never gets boring.This week buttermint flavor...seriously amazing,so unique and tasty.It is great ithat they still have all the classics flavors for anyone and differente ones every week,There's is really something for everyone.And I have to mention how much we appreciate the dogs treat and dog icecream,our dog has a super sensitive tummy and usually can't handle treats from most places,but their treat and icecream are always safe ,fresh ingredients.He loves it just as much as we do. Everybody is very friendly ,they are always happy to help you pick up a flavor or answer questions. read more

1st off I've never had vegan icecream, my error; thought it was a dairy icecream shop. $8 small cup of banana fosters. It was tasty. No refined sugar used, dates are used to sweeten it. It wasn't bad but I'm not sure if I would try it again. Very good customer service. Cute little shop with quite a few flavors to offer. read more

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I've been to one other place like this and really enjoyed it, but this one is even better. First of all, it's tucked away on a charming little street filled with shops and cafés. The menu offers a wide variety of unique flavors,We decided on the Matcha Lavender and the Mango Berry. The Mango Berry tasted very homemade and fresh, with real mango and berry flavor and a touch of syrup that worked nicely. The Lavender Matcha was even better--super rich and creamy, and best of all, not overly sweet like at many ice cream shops. The service was fine, and I loved the design of the place; it felt like a cozy wooden café you'd find in a resort town. read more

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#1 Fan, but very disappointed after today's visit. The oatmeal cookie was not the soft delicious version we drive miles for. Did the ingredients change now that you are going retail or did we get a bad batch? The ice cream was still awesome. We will be back again and see if it was a one off. read more

they had many different and delicious vegan ice creams and allowed me to sample quite a few will definitely be going back.

We go to Vedders every once in a while because my daughter is lactose intolerant. The ice cream is good and we like the ingredients they use. We usually get scoops but this time we ordered a pint. When we got home, the pint wasn't even filled to the top. Also, there was a whole air pocket inside the pint. My guess that there was only 2/3 of the pint filled. I emailed Ashley but have not received a response so I'm posting here. Just wanted clarification so we know not to order a pint again if this is the usual pint they sell and for everyone else to know what to expect. read more

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Dairy free + gluten free HEAVEN! I was so excited to try Vedder's! The staff was super friendly, and I loved that you could customize your ice cream cookie sandwich with whatever flavor you choose. The ice cream sandwich was HUGE, so my husband and I definitely could have shared one, but we were both excited to try our own flavors. read more

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I like the idea behind this small ice cream store but the flavors all taste the same and not very flavorful. I get it's hard with coconut sugar but they all just tasted just like you were eating ice alone. Service was great! Pricing was a little steep but that is given due to the high quality ingredients they have read more

Janae is so sweet and the ice cream is all gluten free and vegan. She's very cute and extremely generous with samples so I love coming in here. read more

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soo so good!!! this place was first appealing to me because of the beutiful story behind it and the fact that they use all good ingredients and none of the artificial stuff we walked in and we're immediately greeted by the very nice lady. she had said she had made some of the flavors a few days prior and they were already almost gone!! they were so good! i got the cinnamon roll and apple crumble and then we got a pint of the cinnamon roll. i also tried the mint chip and chocolate and they were so so good as well . i wish vedders had more locations!!!! i need to try more flavors!!!! read more

Amazing ice cream and frozen yogurt! Cute little shop and surrounding area! Tons of great options, all flavors are gluten and lactose free. Top service and a touching story on why they got started. If you are looking for a sweet heart that you will walk away feeling great from, make sure to check them out! read more

I bought a pint of Vanilla Bean at the Frazier Park Mkt while doing my shopping today. I didn't notice the price or the fact that it was all organic but I love ice cream so I thought I'd try something new. That said I'm dairy adverse so I took my lactose pills before I ate the ENTIRE pint. It wasn't until after I finished the last spoonful that I read the label!! Congrats on a great product. You go girl. read more

The ice cream was very soft and grainy for hand-scooped. Not enough selection to make it a destination business.

The ice cream here is absolutely delicious, the ice cream sandwich is even better! You could never tell that they are gluten-free and good for you, which makes it even better! Service was wonderful, and my entire family enjoyed it. Our favorite, ice cream shop and San Clemente ! read more

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Service with a smile! Absolutely delicious!! Super creamy, sugar free, gluten free vegan ice cream. I got the chocolate ice cream with peanut butter chocolate chip cookie to make an ice cream sandwich. I haven't had an ice cream sandwich in 10 years!! I'm gluten free and 90 percent fruitarian and vegan. I tried the lemon bar ice cream as a tester & that one was super good as well. I was so excited to read my vegan friend Molly's review and find this because of her Yelp review. Thank you Molly!!! More people need to find this Gem of a place and discover pure bliss!! The server Zo was so nice and she allowed me to try several ice creams before buying. I was super impressed with this place. It's so cute! A must try!! read more

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I had been to vedders once before and was impressed with their gluten free, vegan, and refined sugar free ice creams & cookies. The cookies are ESSENTIAL Equally as special as their yummy treats is their mission! "Vedder discovered that cane sugar causes the brain to rot - sugar addiction, decreased cognition, tension, depression, dementia, and memory loss were side effects of its consumption. She began working on her vegan recipes, sweetened with dates and maple syrup, right away. Vedder's husband, Justin, was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's in 2014 and developing healthy eating plans has been crucial to slowing the progression of the disease. Each ice cream flavor caters to his plan as a limited ingredient dessert option." A portion of their sales goes to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research too! I hope you'll all have a chance to visit to savor the treats and show support read more

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Love that it's 100% organic! So hard to find so I appreciate shops that are. Unfortunately I didn't love the pb chocolate chip cookies for the sandwich - too soft and crumbly, too little ice cream filling and too expensive at $11! Tasted my partner's chocolate pb crunch ice cream and didn't enjoy that either. So then I got the mint chocolate chip so many reviewers loved and yes, it tasted the best. I'm not normally a fan of the flavor but it was super minty and the chocolate chunks were quite nice. Again, thanks for providing an organic and healthier non dairy ice cream option! read more

I like the idea behind the product. Having a place that's primary products are non dairy or gluten free is unique. Is a quaint little ice cream shop mixed throughout a square of restaurants and food establishments. The worker was nice and helpful. Overall our experience was nice. The flavor of the ice cream is on point. Almond crunch and mint was delicious. Although the texture was icey. It seemed that the texture was inconsistent throughout the scoop. read more

This place is top notch!! Great flavors, great staff! And GF - amazing for food allergies! Love that it's family owned too!

I stumbled upon this place while on a business trip in California. Great place! The owner was so friendly and helpful. She followed her passion for healthy sweets for her and her family and created Vedder's ice cream. The family changed their diet after her husband became ill. One day they were looking for sweets for the family to enjoy and the ice cream they all had made then get sick. That's when she turned her passion for creating healthy ice cream for the family to a business. This is what small businesses are about the story in why and how they got started. I had their mint chocolate chip which is my favorite flavor. The ice cream is green by using spinach. What a concept!! It was delicious and I didn't feel like I wasn't eating ice cream. It's very tasty. I wish I was able to order more ice cream flavors. I'm so glad I found Vedder's after having lunch in the plaza their located in. read more

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So delicious and very health cautious. I had the gluten-free ice cream.. and the cookies. The owner was on hand and explained the entire menu to me. If you are looking out for calories and sugar free, gluten-free desserts, this is your place!! It's small but they have outdoor seating and they can handle any size order. Enjoy and bring an appetite.. read more

Recently had to go gluten and dairy free. This place is amazing. Their ingredients are so good and it tastes great! Will be coming back for sure! read more

Are you gluten free, dairy free or refined sugar-free? Any or all of the above? Gluten-free ice cream sandwiches! Gluten-free cookies and cream ice cream I think they had about 8 to 10 different flavors if I'm remembering correctly not technically ice cream. Does not have cream so it will not taste like conventional ice cream However if you have any allergies or are gluten free this place is amazing read more

If looking for a guilt free vegan, gluten free, soy free, refined sugar free or low sugar ice cream Vedder's has you covered! I had the cookie crunch ice cream, the crunch is the coconut, excellent! My wife had the ice cream sandwich with Salted Caramel ice cream with PB Chocolate chip cookies. Everything was amazing, and guilt free. Too bad I don't live in So Cal. read more

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Awesome. Pretty much the only ice cream I'll eat with some regularity, as any other place is loaded with sugar and massive portions. I wouldn't say guilt-free, as you're still getting calories, but a mini size at Vedder's is about as healthy as "ice cream" can get. And most importantly, real fucking ingredients! You can actually taste the fruit and dates. Definitely keep the mini size, it's a decent amount, more than enough for me. Anyways, I love this place. You'll never see me set foot inside a Handels, as long as Vedder's exists. read more

Amazing! Being dairy free, good ice cream is something I have missed. So glad to have found this place, love all the flavors especially chocolate and mint chip. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

THE BEST! Ashley, the owner, is the sweetest lady ever and her homemade organic healthy nice cream is incredible. I've tried to replicate at home and can't quite figure it out, so we make the weekly drive from San Juan to get our weekly Vedder's fix. So grateful that there's a dairy free/gluten free ice cream option locally that isn't full of chemical fillers. WE LOVE VEDDER'S!!! read more

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The ice cream sandwich was so good! And the two girls working were so helpful and nice. I highly recommend this spot! It's clean and tidy inside too. 10/10 Mint Chocolate Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich Stop by if you want a healthy treat! read more

This gluten free and vegan ice cream is the best. The shop is so cute and a great spot to take IG pictures. If you or a family member has food restrictions and you still want a treat, this is the place to go. You can even find some of their flavors in Erewhon. So happy to have this healthy option for our family. read more

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I love vedders! the ice cream is fresh and healthy and taste amazing, my favorite is cookie dough. I an always treated with AMAZING service, and the ambiance is so cozy and cute! I love vedders and so does my family it helps because my dad is vegan and we all love healthy eating!! read more

You should consider expanding to a place like Boulder,Co. Great college town that appreciates the healthy lifestyle. S. Hudson read more

Kayla served us before closing she made the experience so special and joyful. We have been driving from San Diego to enjoy Vedders ice cream for years. There is no place like it. The quality is outstanding, free of toxins and delicious. The staff is welcoming, present and kind. Tonight we enjoyed the new flavor Halloween cookie and the most nostalgic mint and chip of all time. The experience of visiting Vedders is yummy nourishing and fun. The drive to you is always worth it. Can't wait for more and to try the many new creations you offer. read more

You have to come for the Chocolate Mint Ice Cream flavor. We also had a chance to come here a few weeks ago. Ice cream is like a homemade flavor, if you have ever had ice cream homemade from scratch. We enjoyed the ice cream here too. Good Customer service, and several different flavors here. We will be back. read more

Absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back for more! It's made with coconut milk and dates. Typically, I don't like those two together, but this was extremely well executed. read more

I am putting this up to save other people from driving there only to find out they are not open! I had bookmarked this place for awhile and really wanted to try it. We drove over 35 mins to get my little one some ice cream to celebrate a special moment in her life. When we got there the store was locked up cold. No signage, no explanation as to why they were not open when we were clearly there during their business hours (at 4:30 pm on Friday). It said the business hours were updated 2 weeks ago by business owners on yelp but I guess they open when they feel like it. After this, I am not inclined to give them another try. read more

I unfortunately have not been able to visit the store front, but my husband and I picked up one of their Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiches from our local Erewhon, and we were absolutely blown away. As someone who is gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, I came to terms with the fact that desserts will never be quite as good as they did before I made these dietary changes, so I didn't expect all that much. That was until I came across this ice cream sandwich. It is quite literally the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had across the board. The chocolate chip cookie is perfectly chewy with just the right amount of sweetness and the ice cream is so smooth with a delicious coconut cream base. My husband and I just kept saying wow back and forth to each other as we enjoyed this dessert. We cannot wait to try their other ice creams and hopefully one day visit the shop. This ice cream is seriously delicious. I am so stoked that we stumbled upon Vedder's at the market. read more