Finally tried Vic's Ice Cream after it was recommended to me by a friend and wow! The vibe is so nice and nostalgic and the service is great too. Not to mention, their ice cream is reallyyyy good. The texture, flavor, and creaminess is all 5/5. There was a short line when we arrived on a Friday evening but totally worth the wait. I had their banana split which was pricey but also worth it - the 3 scoops were huge, there was a whole banana, and giant mounds of whipped cream. I also got hot fudge and said yes to the nuts and maraschino cherry on top. They have some other sauce topping options to choose from as well like chocolate sauce, peanut butter, and marshmallow. The flavors we tried were their mocha chip, raspberry ribbon, cherry amaretto, and peanut butter cup. They were all delicious! While we waited for our banana split and 2 scoops in a cup to be served up, we sat at the diner style bar top and one of the employees gave us cold glasses of water which was such an above-and-beyond service move! Our first try of Vic's couldn't have been better and we're looking forward to going back over and over. read more

For the record, my father's best friend, Jim Bunnell, made Vic's ice cream for decades. My sister and I grew up taste testing new flavors. My father and uncle's all worked there during high school, and Jim Burr made their sandwiches; when he opened up his own shop on Folsom, I went to work for him. I think I was 16. Customer services was paramount; cleanliness was not a mere recommendation; and lines were always out the door. He served Vic's ice cream, which is not even close to Gunther's (Gunther's is a C+) I went back the summer after Vic's reopened, and I'm happy to report that the ice cream tastes the same as when I was a kid--yum! The customer service, however...let's just say those kids need MAJOR TRAINING! For a restaurant with only 8 tables and 8 stools, those servers are absolutely clueless about the product, the food, the flavors, and how to offer great customer service. The person making the sandwiches was going so slowly I could have walked home, fed the dog, and walked back before my sandwich was ready! Shame on them, as they charge huge prices for very, very poor service. Improvements would not be difficult to implement in a short amount of time, so I'm wondering why they haven't been to date? read more

I got the small sundae and the worker was nice enough to do two small scoops (it's usually just one flavor). I got cookie dough (which is mostly chocolate chip cookie dough chunks, the perfect ratio imo) and muddy mocha (coffee ice cream with chocolate swirled through it). It comes with fudge drizzled along the side of the cup, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top. I'd definitely get it again. The small was large enough for me to share -- but I can't eat too much haha, I'm a kiddie scoop girl. If you eat more, you could handle the small on your own or might order the regular sundae for sharing. Vic's has such a cute vintage diner vibe. It's always crowded during these hella hot Sacramento summers -- don't expect to find booth seating if there's a line! I usually find a seat at the counter or the limited outside seating. read more

So glad that Vic's is back! This is one of the Sacramento area's legendary ice cream spots- before I moved here I would always hear about Gunther's, Vic's, and Leatherby's. Vic's is very cute with an old school feel. They have a take out line and a dine in line and have tables as well as a little ice cream counter to sit at. They offer a good variety of flavors and they have some unique items on the menu as well as savory items for sale. On our recent visit we dined in with friends and had one of their little booth tables. Each couple ordered a hot fudge sundae and with that you get to choose up to two ice cream flavors. We chose their peppermint and chocolate mousse and it was a great combination. We also ordered their Lime Rickey which was delicious, it was very lime forward and tart without being bitter or too sour. It was also very refreshing- maybe not the best choice with our sundae but so worth trying. I'd definitely grab one of those for a hot Sacramento treat. We also bought a pint of peppermint ice cream to take home and were happy to enjoy it as an extra treat over the week. We'll absolutely be back, and I'm excited to try some of their food options. read more

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Discovered this place while looking for a dessert spot and decided to give it a try. The place has a cute, old-fashioned ice cream shop feel with the checkered floors, stripped walls, and simple setup. It has that classic neighborhood ice cream shop vibe which I liked. I ordered a malted shake and loved it! It was so good and definitely hit the spot: the service was good too. Glad I found this place and would definitely come back. read more

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I've been coming to Vic's Ice Cream since high school, which for me goes a long way back, so I was honestly really excited to come back after the remodel.....and this one is hard to write because the ice cream itself was still delicious and exactly as good as I remembered. Unfortunately the service completely overshadowed the experience. The employee helping us was incredibly rude from the start, especially toward my daughter who is very shy to begin with. We were trying to decide on flavors and felt really rushed the entire time. At one point we stepped a little closer to the menu to read it better and she immediately snapped "don't sit down until I clean it." We explained we weren't sitting down and were just trying to read the menu, but she repeated herself again in the same tone. What really bothered me was how she interacted with my daughter. My daughter was trying to ask how big the scoops were and instead of just answering, the employee said something along the lines of "well is your daughter going to ask how big they are?" which honestly caught me off guard. I finally responded that she could also just tell us the scoop sizes. The entire interaction just felt tense for no reason. We were also shuffled around to different spots while waiting, and when I asked for a sample of the banana ice cream because I couldn't see it in the case, she pointed out it was behind her and then just stared at me until I awkwardly repeated that I was asking for a sample. She sighed before finally getting it. It was honestly some of the worst customer service I've experienced in a long time, which was disappointing because this place holds so many nostalgic memories for me. That said, the ice cream itself was still fantastic and tasted exactly how I remembered from years ago. Helpful tip: If you already know your order before getting to the counter, it may make the experience smoother during busy times. I really wanted this visit to feel nostalgic in the best way, and while the ice cream delivered, unfortunately the customer service did not. read more

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We stopped by right about the time I was getting dark lines weren't too long, but they had a steady full of customers. The workers are really nice. They were out of three of the ice creams that we wanted the peach the banana and one other I can't remember, which made us kind of sad. They don't have any kind of toppings, besides fudge caramel whipped cream, nuts, and cherries, which was a little bit disappointing. With the amount of time they took to remodel the place. I thought it would be a little more old-fashioned looking. They take out the Italian soda, machines, and now have like the Coke standard machine. We got two cones a cup and a small sundae and with tip it was $34 not a cheap stop by an ice cream place, but it is an nostalgic place with good quality ice cream read more

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We came here about 30 minutes before closing on Mother's Day weekend and I was worried we would be *those* people showing up at near closing but to my surprise there was a line and a couple groups waiting for their orders. The employees were still smiling, working hard, and getting through all the orders so I appreciated that. The place has a very 1950/1960s vibe that's likely nostalgic for many. I noticed the glassware for banana splits on the booth tables which was such a gem to see, not just because of the vintage feel but also because it's less wasteful for our precious planet compared to plastic and paper cups. The ice cream scoops are generous! Coming from the Bay Area, I was shocked and elated haha. We all ordered different flavors. My mom had the mint chocolate chip ice cream which she felt was too sweet. My partner had the cherry amaretto and toasted almond ice cream, both of which were delicious except we both didn't like the almond pieces inside it. I had a plain classic of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge. We enjoyed our ice cream at the counter sitting on the classic bar stools and left 10 minutes before closing and it was still busy with folks ordering their last bit of sweet indulgence for the day. read more

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Vic's isn't my regular stop for ice cream, but wanted to come by and support after their reopening. Sadly, their online menu doesn't align with their in store menu. It was especially disappointing because my husband's favorite flavor as a child was listed online, but they no longer have it. (I hope they update what they have online ASAP.) I ended up just getting a scoop in a cup of Cookies & Cream. I could tell they aren't using high cream / fat content, so the creaminess isn't as there as much as I'd prefer it to be. Would stop by when in the area, but it's not a place I'd make a point to be a destination personally. Service was fine when I visited. read more

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TLDR: Amazing ice cream, with generous scoops, really friendly, personable staff and additional food options for those who don't believe ice cream is an appetizer. The rest of the story: I heard about this place in a Facebook group and since I'm somewhat of an ice cream snob, I knew I had to check it out. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and the place had a fair number of customers. Bottom line, this place has amazing ice cream! It's soooo smooth! Not just the consistency, the flavors are well balanced but very prominent. I tried the cherry amaretto and was immediately hooked! Even the peppermint was smoother than others I have had. Deducting one star because the floor was really dirty. read more

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Sandwiches were dry. The panini was not used properly. The top lid needs to be pushed on the bread No service with a smoke. Slow service. Cherry amaretto not the same. So disappointed. I live close by. Won't return read more

Glad to see Vic's is back and open again after a few years hiatus. I waited a few weeks after they officially reopened so the lines weren't as long. I went here on a weekend night about 20 minute before closing and waited about 10 minutes before I got to order. I got the cookies and cream and chocolate chip cookie dough. Ice cream is still as good as always and customer service was great. Inside still looks the same as before. There are booths you can sit and eat at or do counter seating. Will definitely be back. read more

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Ice cream and coffee were both great! The drip was strong, but I like it like that. Service was great! Old school ice cream shop was very cute. It was busy which attests to how good it was. read more

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Finally had a chance to visit the newly renovated Vic's. Same great ice cream. It sure did hit the spot on a warm night. The interior appears to be the same. The service was good but it was a bit confusing which line to stand in for dining in or to go even though there were signs. No one really greeted nor acknowledged us as we stood in the "dine-in" line. So we finally asked. read more

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This place is always crowded and for good reason. The ice cream, which is made on site, is excellent. The line moves quickly and we only had to wait for about two or three minutes. We decided to dine in and each had a milkshake. I asked them to add almonds, , which is how I like it when I get a coffee milkshake. The ambience is exactly an old-fashioned soda fountain. read more

DINE IN :) Sunday afternoon at 330pm I would like to start with the positive :) Hubby and I shared the banana split- vanilla, coffee, rocky road and each one was just yummy. Even the husband said it's better than another ice-cream spot we have gone to. They were out of whipped cream which was a little disappointing :( The staff crew was friendly and attentive, our host (male) was super nice. What could have earned the 5th star?? I'm not a fan when a staff has to do multiple duties. I watched a young lady jump from cleaning a table, grabbing a wet towel from a red bucket to wipe the tables and counter, puts the towel back into the red bucket then goes to the ice-cream area to help the next customer without washing her hand. Now I understand that it was really busy and it may have just slipped her mind but then I watched another person make a sandwich - No gloves - to washing the dishes in the sink to then cleaning a counter of dirty dishes to attending to another customer. Made me wonder what she was doing before she made the sandwich and scooped a handful with bare hands of chips from the Ruffles bag that I watched her do. Clean duties and dirty duties shouldn't mix without proper handwashing in between or if possible, avoid all together. I would suggest that one person should be assigned the cleaning and not cross over to handle food. Hope the owner/manager sees this and approach my review with grace for I mentioned it with grace and make adjustments. To end on a good note because overall really enjoyed our visit and understand this establishment has newly re-opened with new staff is that this restaurant is located in a neighborhood and is more likely going to be if not already loved by the locals. I can see this restaurant serving many happy customer for many years to come. Note: there's a coffee shop next door owned by the same owner :) Cute spot too Thank you read more

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Me and my friend stopped by and thought this was such a cute little ice cream spot! It's connected to a coffee shop, which is really cool. The food was great, especially the sandwiches, and the employees were super nice. We were a little confused about the menu, but they took the time to explain everything and made sure we knew exactly what we were ordering. read more

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Vic's has changed a lot over the years and it is not the same as it used to be. The flavors are different as they have less flavors than before. The interior is updated but retained a similar design. The ice cream didn't taste as creamy as it used to be. The scoops also appear to be smaller than before. I ordered a kiddie scoop of Cookies and Cream and it was tasty, however lacked the creaminess of a high quality ice cream. Service was adequate as the employees were friendly. I used to come here often growing up and was disappointed that changes were made that lowered the quality of the business. read more

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Vic's Ice Cream in Sacramento is a classic for a reason. The service was fast and super friendly, and the whole place has this nice old-school vibe that feels nostalgic in the best way. And the ice cream?? SO good. I got the coffee flavor and it was rich, creamy, and basically tasted like my caffeine addiction in dessert form. If you're in Sac and want a sweet treat, Vic's is a must. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Open 3 days and still smiling and thriving. Had to come support their re-opening. One hour before closing, there was still a line to the door, and still a few flavors on hand. BRAVO! Personal preference is for smaller chocolate chips, but flavor and creaminess are on point. Neighborhood favorite for a reason. Congrats on continuing the legacy. read more

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Welcome back, Vic's! After more than a year closure due to a change of ownership and much-needed renovations, Vic's Ice Cream reopened to long lines of happy community members, even in spite of the rain. I arrived at 10:30am for an 11am grand reopening and there was already a line. People were reminiscing and looking forward to having Vic's ice cream again. It became a sort of community reunion as people saw those that they hadn't seen in a while at this community hub. By 12:30pm, I had ice cream in hand (a mini scoop of mint chip and a kiddie double scoop of Muddy Mocha & Pecan Praline) and it was delicious! It was definitely worth the wait. Here's a bit of info: a kiddie double is 2 mini scoops. For me, it is just enough for me to get two great flavors. It was a great time and I know I'm not the only one that is glad to have Vic's back as well as their café next-door, now dubbed Brew Bird. I look forward to many more years of hang outs and community gatherings here. read more

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Got an egg salad sandwich that comes with chips and didn't eat it until I got home. I mainly had bread and lettuce with a hint of egg salad. With this being my first time, I anticipated just something a little thicker.. tried the ice cream for the first time as well, and that was delicious enough for us to have bought two half gallons for home. I typically don't complain and am not trying to. Just a little sad as every other egg sandwich I've gotten has been almost triple the size if not double. Overall customer service was great. Willing to return for ice cream. read more

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I was really excited to see that Vic's was open again, so I sent my boyfriend to grab me a banana milkshake. When I took the first sip, it tasted a little off. He mentioned that the bananas they had looked brown on the outside but wasn't sure what the inside looked like since he didn't watch the drink he made. I tried a few more sips, but it definitely didn't taste right, so I stopped drinking it. When I poured it out, I could see that the bananas looked old or possibly rotten. He also mentioned that the girl who took the order was the same one who made the milkshake and that she looked pretty frantic, probably because it was busy. I'm hoping this was just an off moment and that next time I go, I'll have a better experience. read more

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I came in around 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening. The place was pretty packed, with most of the seating occupied, but there was no line. When I walked in, there were about four employees behind the ice cream counter. They all saw me come in, but one girl immediately turned away and noticed the others did too. No one greeted me or acknowledged me. I had to wave someone down and call out just to get help. When ordering I felt rushed like I was making their job harder just by being there. Then a group of white customers came in and were greeted and helped right away. I also noticed I was the only non-white customer there at the time. The whole atmosphere felt unwelcoming, and I honestly felt out of place. This experience honestly made me really upset. I wasn't expecting five-star customer service, but basic kindness and common decency shouldn't be too much to ask. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience here, and I won't be coming back. read more

Rebecca cutting the line off and then letting additional people into the line but refused us. Horrible customer service. Rebecca needs to be fired and we won't be back. UPDATED - Response from the owner. Do not support this business. I will also be contacting the Sac Bee & KCRA so they are aware how the owners respond to customers. read more

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OMG! We visited Vic's yesterday for the first time and was absolutely impressed of the nostalgic atmosphere and delicious food. As soon as you walk in you feel the vibe of fun and excitement.... and the ice cream and shakes were delicious! Just a really cool place to experience and enjoy quality food and ice cream! A+ read more

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Elated that Vic's returned to the community! I visited mid week around 1:30PM and the line was up the block. Once I got inside, the staff was busy as Santa's elves servicing walk up and table service customers. I decided on peppermint stick which was delicious. Looking forward to going back. read more

Update, why on moving it up to 4 stars from 3: I go there primarily for the ice cream, and go to the café next-door for other things. Really enjoy the ice cream and the vibe. AND today it looked like the café next-door had a few more options, such as a breakfast burrito, so perhaps they are still working on the concept. More on that in my separate review of Brew Bird. *** My earlier review: I can't rate Vic's Ice Cream without also discussing Brew Bird, the replacement for Vic's Cafe adjoining Vic's Ice Cream, because the value of one is enhanced, or fails to be enhanced, by what the other offers. I was wobbling between three stars and four. As Iwrote, I realized that I couldn't give Vic's more than three stars though I wanted to, out of sentiment. I'm delighted to have Vic's back - not overwhelmingly for the local tradition, though I feel some of that, but certainly for the convenience of an ice cream store and cafe at this location. I love ice cream though I don't eat it super-often. For the most part I've loved the flavors and the richness of the ice cream at the new Vic's. Also, they now have some non-dairy "ices." The mango, which I've had more than once, is splendid: creamy (how do they do that?) and packed with fruit flavor. The ice creams flavors are mostly what they should be. The flavor that missed the mark on one visit was the lemon, which was simply blah. Apart from the frozen treats, unfortunately, the new owners were enraptured with the idea of keeping the old Vic's menu. With the exception of a couple of prefab veggie burgers, this is straight=up 1950s fare - egg salad sandwich, hot dog, etc. The thing is, many of us don't eat this way now and there isn't much more on offer. Today, in desperation (next door for coffee with friends, hungry for an early lunch), I ordered the veggie burger and it gave me the necessary calories but was not more than blah. So many places do so much better these days. Ah, you say, but you can get more contemporary and appealing food in the adjoining cafe the way you could before Vic's closed, right? WRONG. The cafe next door no longer has as much of a food menu. They have very nice pastries, some really fun gourmet popcorn (the truffle is an inspiration), bagel/cream cheese, and now a quiche - sometimes with a choice of bacon or veggie though today no veggie. But gone are the wraps, the smoked salmon on bagel with a choice of cream cheese or avocado, the avocado toast, egg options at breakfast time. I asked staff about this and they acknowledged the issue but said the new owner has a "vision." Sadly, the vision doesn't start from an awareness that Vic's Cafe, just like Vic's Ice Cream, had become its own tradition and hub by the time it closed. It used to be lovely to be able to sit with a friend or a computer, good coffee or tea (more about that in a moment) and a light but pleasant lunch or breakfast. Adding to the frustration of not having a real food menu at the cafe, if the ice cream parlor is open and you want to wander over and get some (1950s) food to supplement your coffee or cafe snacks, you have to purchase it as take-out, generating environmental waste. At Brew Bird Cafe, the coffee is very good. I happen to be a tea drinker these days and, unfortunately, the owner's didn't see fit to continue the previous Vic's Cafe's excellent menu of fine teas. Fine tea does not mean funky blends. It means real tea, well sourced - green, jasmine, Earl Grey, Oolong, etc. And pure, honest herbal teas. On the herbal side, Brew Bird does have chamomile but other than that, the mint has green tea in it (so not really an herbal tea) and there's a strange ginger/turmeric blend. In other words, a notable dearth of non-weird herbal flavors. Since the new owner's vision purportedly includes homage to the old Vic's, it's too bad they didn't honor what Vic's Cafe did so well. On the bright side, now now you can purchase and paint unfinished pottery. On my most recent visit, people seem to be enjoying that - but it's an add-on, not what makes a great cafe. Vic's, are you reading this? You have a built-in, loyal following and I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt, primarily for your location, but this project needs more thought. Really. read more

My husband, my 6 year old and myself were out recently for Sunday Funday, and looking forward to visiting the newly reopened neighborhood gem. Although a briskly chilly day, the shop was still busy with customers. Initially, we waiting outside in line with a few other customers, then followed a couple in to wait inside where it was much warmer. After waiting in the stagnant line for about 5-7 minutes, my family was rudely commanded by JAYDEN to "wait outside" as we were a "disturbance" to the cafe patrons. My family and I were next in line and weren't even talking beyond asking each other what flavors looked good etc. So including my family, two other groups of people moved back outside and sort of meandered as nobody gave us any inclination as to when we would be allowed to come back inside. Since it was cold, we finally went back inside after a few minutes and ordered a milkshake for my son. Had it not been Sunday Funday that he looks forward to weekly, we would have left after being ordered to wait outside by JAYDEN. Anyway, beyond the rudeness from JAYDEN, we also noticed that JAYDEN was scooping ice cream without gloves, and then ringing up customers at the cash register. Pretty gross. Also, the tables and floors were filthy with crumbs and sticky ice cream remnants. 1 star because my my son did enjoy the vanilla milkshake. read more

Poor customer service, mediocre ice cream. We came in on a tuesday evening. It was busy, and we had to wait for a family to leave a table in order to be seated. One of the workers cleared the table, and we were seated. Then we waited. And waited. No one came to take our order for about 10 minutes, while they helped other tables, helped customers coming in with to-go orders. Finally we waved down a worker, possibly the manager, who apologized saying it was a miscommunication. Not sure what that means. We gave our order, and sadly the service continued to be poor. They brought out my daughters ice cream, then my sons. My husband and I ordered a sundae to share and proceeded to wait another 8 minutes for it to come out. It surely does not take 8 minutes to scoop ice cream and top it with syrup and whipped cream. I wanted to enjoy ice cream with my family, but the kids were already done with theirs by time we got ours. The experience was ruined. The ice cream was honestly mediocre, Ive had much better in sacramento. I won't be back. read more

It seems I stepped into a portal and traveled back in time to 60 years. I found myself in Vic's ice cream sitting at the counter. As a kid, I remember ordering drinks called the suicide, cherry or orange phosphate and the blue drink. It was pure sweetness, but now what I know today, I would probably go into a diabetic coma if I drank those drinks today. There's another ice cream place on Franklin Blvd, I used to frequent as a kid,but thats another story. I ordered the mint and mocha chip ice cream and sat at the counter. I liked the mint chip ice cream here because it is tasty and creamy with big chocolate chips. This was the first time I had mocha chip and it was just as good. I take my family here during the summer when we are in town and will continue to come here. I highly recommend this is the place for great ice cream . read more

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This place was highly recommended by a friend so finally decided to give it a try. We sat at their bar/counter seating area. It was a Sunday afternoon so wasn't that busy. A girl with winged eyeliner came to take our order (she was the only one taking orders for everyone) and since it was our first time there we wanted to try few of the flavors before ordering. The girl seemed very inconvenienced by our request and seemed very annoyed. She had a high ponytail and her hair was touching the inside of the lid as she leaned to scoop the ice cream. She was not only cold towards the customer, she also seemed colder than the ice cream she was serving to her fellow coworkers. Such a bad first experience. read more

Sorry but Gunthers is better. Ice cream mediocre. Service absolutely horrific. Gal at counter serving us rolled her eyes when my wife asked to sample flavors 3 and 4 and did an angry point when I asked what they mean by pie. Is it regular pie or ice cream pie.. I still don't know! Inside had an old timey diner feeling but didn't really feel that special. There's a reason Gunthers always crowded and they're not. read more

I went to Vic's for Ice Cream this afternoon with a friend. I was very disappointed. It's a small shop with several nice booths inside. There were maybe 2 other tables there along with us. There were FIVE young people behind the counter and another in the back room. The floor was very dirty. Amazingly, service was slow. We were not greeted when we first came in. We had to ask whether to take a seat or order at the counter. The young people behind the counter appeared to be working there but not too concerned with the customers. As for the Ice Cream, that was the best part of the experience! It was pretty good. But because of the above comments, I won't be back. read more

Really happy that this Sacramento staple has finally returned and the ice cream hasn't changed a bit. Love the new remodel with a lot of little changes that keeps the old charm of Vic's! read more

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I always wondered why Vic's never got as popular as Gunther's but decided to come give it a try. We came on a warm weekend afternoon so there was a bit of a line to the door but it wasn't that bad at all. It's just a tiny place inside so not much waiting room! They have tables and some barstool seating so we were able to sit inside luckily. There are a couple tables outside but not as many as inside, but at least they were in the shade. I decided to try the fresh boysenberry sherbet. I am assuming that means the other flavors are not fresh fruit? You could definitely see the little seeds in this flavor and it was so flavorful! I'm also a big fan of peach so I had to try that off of their seasonal menu. The cup shown in my photo was considered their single scoop but I was able to get the two flavors which was nice! My husband's butter brittle flavor was also delicious but unfortunately only a seasonal flavor as well. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back for a hand packed quart or half gallon to go! Overall didn't have any complaints to be honest, so I hope Vic's will get the same kind of love from Sacramento! read more

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The new owners have done a fabulous job with the building. The ice cream is better than ever and the food is fantastic. We took our grandkids there and we had a wonderful time. They thoroughly enjoyed their ice cream and milk shakes. Well done. The new owners have kept all the charm and have improved the service and food. read more

I know it's a classic. This is a local landmark that only generational locals know about unless they live in this hood. The ice creams fine, normal. They were known for their huge scoops at one point but to me now they're known for their price tag, as they've gone the way of everyone in this economy. Kiddie scoop at five bucks is steep. I can buy the whole thing of ice cream for that price. Sad. Please no more inflation or minimum wage increases. It's literally torturing us in this state. Now for the actual menu. The sandwiches here are just what you eat when you sit down, they're crafted about the same level as a fourth grader, sorry. Hot dog and cheese dog sandos probably sprung from the mind of a fourth grader too. And please don't get the salads. Honestly if you get anything but ice cream here your chances of leaving happy are less than 5%. Speaking of which they have that in ice cream too. Mmm mocha chip lite. Random, the city's Front Street animal shelter has a donation bin here for some reason, that's new as of 2024. I've come here every year of my life and never seen that. Go figure. read more

Vic's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Poor customer service. Errors on a 3 sandwich order. Do not check back for water or other needs. One person making sandwiches while 5 stand around, making customers wait a long time for a simple order. There were 5 people in the restaurant, so this wasn't a peak time to make mistakes and cause long wait times. Skimpy servings: egg salad sandwich is maybe 3 TB of egg, 2 slices of bread is $10. Hot dog sandwich is 1 hotdog - $10. Dirty food handling: the food was touching a wall. The food would fall onto the counters, and they would toss it back into the bin or add it back to the plate. The counters are not clean - cell phones laying on them. Dirty rags. Then the food sits on these areas. A man waited about 15 minutes to have ice cream packed. There was no one else being served - why so long? I grew up at this place. I returned for nostalgia. Very disappointed in the lack of work ethic and quality. The decore is adorable. read more

The food was very good, but the table service experience has a lot that needs to improve before we will come back for that. The person who was taking the orders, took an extremely long time getting from table to table. My wife asked for her sandwich order to have no condiments, but when her sandwich was brought to the table, it had mayonnaise on it, and the young lady said that the order did not specify that. I think that the shop needs to formalize their service structure so that not only are ice cream counter orders being handled well but also the table services being handled just as well. Hopefully this is just growing pains after their recent reopening, and not something that will continue into the future. read more