Since I've known about it, Willow Glen creamery has been a staple in the area. It's located at the edge of Downtown Willow Glen - on the side where the fountain is. It makes it such a cute chill spot when you're enjoying the outdoors. They have a large menu of classic flavors. There is street and garage parking. Usually the garages are better. read more

My son and I have been coming here almost every weekend for over a year - it's a tradition we really enjoy, and one of the reasons we keep coming back is the consistently great experience. Yesterday, though, was noticeably different. We were served by a new employee, and the portion of toppings was significantly smaller than what we've typically received. When I asked about it, I was told that's the standard amount. I understand the need for consistency, but this didn't align with what we've experienced over many visits. Sharing this feedback in the hope that there's more clarity and consistency, because we genuinely enjoy coming here and would love to continue our weekend tradition. read more

If you're a fan of classic flavors and solid ice cream, you might be a fan of Willow Glen Creamery. The shop itself is tiny and brightly decorated. I was surprised when a literal child helped me with my order - it was entertaining. There isn't a huge variety of ice cream flavors, but they have all the standard selections. I sampled a couple flavors, and they were fine. I ended up going with a scoop of the mint chip. This is definitely not the most memorable ice cream shop, but it's in a convenient location and has no-frills offerings. read more

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Willow Glen Creamery is one of those easy neighborhood spots. It sits right along Lincoln Avenue, which already has that relaxed, small town feel. They have a good mix of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and even frozen custard, so there is something for whatever mood you are in. The portions are decently generous, and the prices are reasonable for the area. It feels like a place where you can take your time and not think too hard about what to order. There is shared outdoor seating, which adds to the appeal, especially on a nice evening when you just want to sit, talk, and slowly work through something cold and sweet. It is not trying to be fancy, and that is part of the charm. Just a solid, local spot that gets the job done and gives you a reason to linger a little longer than you planned. read more

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Willow Glen Creamery is a gem of the area serving up cheap and great ice cream at a quick pace. The shop itself is small and cute and they have options from ice cream to froyo, both dairy based and vegan. The inside was clean and the workers were very friendly even giving our dog a cup of whipped cream. The area is a bit busy but you can easily find parking at nearby garages, plus they move quickly inside so once you're there there's no more than a 5 min wait even for a decent sized party of 6 like we had. As for the ice cream itself we got their fudge brownie, mint chocolate chip, peppermint in cups. They aren't shy with the scoop size, most of us got one scoop because their two scoops come out to a very large amount, and the flavor of the ice cream itself is fantastic. They have a pretty good selection of toppings too if you like to load things up. We think between the service, value, and flavor, this place is a true standout in the neighborhood. This is an absolute must stop if you're having dinner in the area or want a sweet treat to cap off any kind of night. We will definitely be back when we can! read more

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Glad we stumbled upon this ice cream spot. They have the funniest flavor name like "exhausted parent" & "this $&!/ is nuts". They're very generous with their portions. I ordered the mini size & was shocked by the amount of ice cream I received. You can get 2 flavors even with a mini. I got the coffee almond fudge & banana nut with chocolate filled waffle cone. Personally the waffle cone was too sweet with the sprinkles. I think nuts or just plain would've been a good option to have but at least it was fresh and crunch! It's a small corner shop but there's a fountain that the kids loved right next door and there's outdoor seating as well. We'd definitely come back! read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Mini banana nut & coffee almond fudge in a chocolate dipped cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Located in a really great and central spot in Willow Glen, the Willow Glen Creamery was a perfect place to walk to for after dinner dessert in the area. Hubby and I went to Aqui's for dinner and wandered Willow Glen looking for a dessert place, when we decided to peruse the offerings at the creamery. It was a very popular spot as the line was out the door and wrapped the side of the building a bit, but we weren't in a hurry, so we waited alongside everyone else. I could see from the billboard in the front that they had a good selection of flavors AND served Treat ice cream, which is a real TREAT. This is a well-known Bay Area ice cream maker that closed its doors not too long ago, and I didn't realize they were still making ice cream, so how exciting to know that this creamery was one of the distributors of its delectable ice creams. Though long, the line moved relatively quickly. I got the Tin Roof Sundae in a small cup. It was a lot of ice cream for a little cup, so I was stuffed by the time I reached the bottom of that cup. The location of the ice creamery is on the corner right by a spacious courtyard with benches and a fountain, so we decided to grab a seat out there and enjoy our ice cream. By the time we were done, it had gotten quite cold outside, so I was wishing for some heat lamps, but it was fine. It was a delightful dessert stop before heading home and was a perfect end cap to our evening. read more

My husband and I stopped by Willow Glen Creamery after eating lunch in the area. I had the cookies and cream and it was good. Pretty similar to cookies and cream ice creams I had before. The shop itself is really small, with no indoor seating, so you'll need to eat outside. Luckily, it's right by a fountain with plenty of bench seating, which makes it a nice spot to enjoy your ice cream. There was a bit of a line when I visited, and service wasn't as fast as I had hoped, though the staff were very nice and friendly. read more

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Uber Eats had a BOGO deal for Willow Glen Creamery so we ordered two Pineapple Dole Whips with 3 toppings for pickup. While we waiting in the store, we decided to sample some ice cream just to see if we wanted to buy something else, but the samples were super tiny! Tasted more of the wooden spoon than the sample so didn't get a real sense of the ice cream flavors, but I've heard good things about them. Pineapple Dole Whip (4/5): Good portion size! The Dole whip was refreshing and I really liked the mochi and fruity pebbles toppings, thought it paired well. The strawberry topping was sour which was a bit disappointing because that would have gone well with the Dole Whip. Overall, while the samples could be bigger and the fruit sweeter, the Dole Whip and mochi topping were tasty. I would give Willow Glen a 3.5, rounding up to 4 because of the Uber Eats promo. I would come back for the deal! read more

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The best place for a Dole Whip! It tastes exactly like the one at Disney. I'm always impressed by their customer service--we went during the busy Super Bowl weekend, and even with a huge line, they got our orders out super fast. Definitely a local favorite for a reason! read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Ice Cream (No Toppings) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

A really great ice cream spot with a variety of flavors and options. I'll definitely be back for a post dinner treat!

Food ok Service good Ambiance ok The ice cream was good but a little too sweet for my likings servings is very fulfilling and a kids or a small size will be enough for me. If I was in the area again I might go back read more

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This is our favorite ice cream place!! The staff is always friendly and they're quick to help even when the store is busy (which is pretty often). We love stopping in for ice cream and then walking around Willow Glen or sitting by the fountain. read more

We were in the area and wanted a sweet treat. Saw that there was a line out the door, so figured this would be good. They have a huge selection of ice cream, frozen yogurt, dole whip, and custard. They had 4-5 employees working, however, they were very slow to get through the line. I ordered a vanilla custard with raspberries. It was fine, but not like other custard I have had. The inside of the shop was dirty- the floors were not clean and there were napkins on the ground. I also didn't love that a fair amount of the website had "lorem ipsum" placeholders for the text. Not sure I would go back. read more

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the ice cream was so good and compared to other shops where 2 scoops are $8, willow glen gave huge/multiple scoops for a pretty good price. it was a bit busy but the workers were so sweet! i would 100% go again read more

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Willow Glen Creamery was a solid stop for a sweet treat. The flavors were good and tasted fresh, though a couple options were a bit too sweet for my preference. Staff were polite and service was fine overall. read more

Always a popular place on the corner of Willow Glen's downtown neighborhood. Line was out the door per usual, with it wrapped around the fountain. We got 3 flavors for $9ish dollars in a waffle cone. We had expresso cookies and cream, it's so nuts, and I can't remember the last one. Pretty affordable given that gourmet ice cream places charge way more than that. read more

I've only gone here a couple times, but it is absolutely delicious. Their service is fast and the ice cream sundaes are the die for. They are big and pretty much a whole meal. There isn't any seating, more of a grab and go. It's beautiful to grab some and walk the strip of downtown Willow Glen. Parking is hard, but there is a lot a few businesses down behind them that has lots of spaces. read more

I'll be honest. I don't go to Willow Glen a lot compared to other parts of San Jose. If it has an Asian food place that can reel me in like an Okinawan food spot or a rare spot like Indonesian, then okay, I'd be here more. Whenever I visit Willow Glen, I always try hard to avoid Willow Glen Creamery not because it's bad. It's because it's so good, getting me away from trying to limit my sweet vice. Ha ha ha! The look is more or less the same. It's so vibrate. The place is popping regarding the ambience part. Even when I don't come here often, the adorable and terrific staff members help me run through what's on hand as they take care of a noteworthy part of San Jose that once upon a time was a town of its own before being part of San Jose if I remember correctly. What's spiffy is that in my last visit, I saw Stitch, and I had to get the Maui flavor, as I will go there soon. I couldn't recall if there's mochi at the time, but glad that it's there. Flaws? Like Oakland's Fenton's, parking's a bother. That's it! Willow Glen Creamery is that good of a place! Outside of parking, the place is that good of a place! Get a child or mini cup if you're by yourself, as I feel that small is better off with another person. +/Willow Glen Creamery is wonderful, groovy and cool for providing good service and good good frozen treats. -/If only it doesn't have the parking issue. read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Maui with strawberries, cheesecake, mochi and condensed milk! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

Refreshing and light ice cream/sorbet. Got the pineapple dole whip, lime sorbet, and peach ice cream. Perfect for a hot day, would come again! read more

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I got the lime sorbet, peach ice cream and dole whip. It was delicious-- big fan of the peach ice cream with pieces of peach in it. Went on a sunny day and they have nice outdoor seating. Service was good and although there was a line it went by fast. read more

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Nice creamery with large variety of flavors. Had lemon-steawberry Italian ice. Was good, a little different from precious Italian ice companies I've tried. Creamy and very sweet... but no milk. Very popular place and a few tables outside. read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Italian ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

The frozen custard here is absolutely to die for! Never disappointed with the variety of flavors and friendly service.

Enjoyed a birthday cone with my aunt today. It was an interesting experience. Sandwich board in front of creamery was great advertising. I was enticed & excited to enter. The excitement abated a bit because there was 1 employee (later a 2nd appeared) for all customers on a warm Saturday afternoon. Okay... I had nothing to do, but celebrate my day! The excitement dwindled a bit more when I realized that this business' owners really enjoy letters & words. They are EVERYWHERE. It was painful trying to find a spot where I could give my eyes & brain a break from the information overload. The place isn't dirty... it's huge. It just offers few spots of blank space were one can (un)focus & dream about the deliciousness that awaits. I had Exhausted Parent - great name - with (too much) bourbon flavoring & chocolate bits - and topped it with Honey Lavender - with too much purple. It was an unhealthy, fake, dyed purple. However, the flavor was amazing. I should've had a double Honey Lavender & just closed my eyes. My aunt had Fudge Brownie & she LOVED it!! Allergen info was easy to get, if needed. Cones or cups are provided for the ice creams. Bathrooms? Dunno, didn't need 'em. Apple Pay, cash, card accepted. Free parking nearby & seating outside near fountain, although neighborhood is very walkable. I have no desire to return, but it was good ice cream for the price & a spur-of-the-moment celebration. read more

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Was craving ice cream tonight and couldn't decide between Willow Glen Creamery and Baskin Robbin's, which is around the corner. Finally decided to go with Willow Glen Creamery. Their Cookie Mint Krunch ice cream is my favorite, so I got one scoop of that and one scoop of chocolate with Kit Kat, Reese's, and mini M&Ms toppings. It was good, but I quickly realized their ice cream is so delicious it doesn't need any candy toppings. They give big servings and are generous with the toppings. It's nice to sit outside by the fountain and enjoy your ice cream. Watch out for a long line on hot days and summer nights. read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Ice cream with candy toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

First time stopping by to this ice cream spot after walking around the area with my kiddos. There is a big selection of ice cream and lots of toppings! They also have hot chocolate (abuelita) which I was excited to try since the day was a little cool but I was told they serve the hot chocolate at 5PM. Service was good but could have been better. A smile definitely goes a long way. Will def make sure to stop by back in Summer and try some new flavors! read more

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Always great thanks so much for the wonderful service ! Also staying open late, which was really helpful on Valentine's Day. :-) read more

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Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day! I stopped by Willow Glen Creamery after receiving a text this morning about their 50% off deal in celebration of the day. I absolutely love this creamery and had to come through. The staff were super nice and helped me sample a lot of the different flavors they had available. Willow Glen Creamery is super popular for their pineapple Dole Whip. A friend told me it's the same as the one in Disneyland, though I'm not sure if that's true haha. Today, I wanted to try some of their other flavors. I ended up getting a mini cup, which comes with two flavors. I chose vanilla and watermelon Dole Whip. The vanilla was a sweet, classic choice that paired nicely with the watermelon, which packed more of a sour and tangy punch. I also sampled the raspberry as my other possible choice, and I would recommend getting the raspberry over the watermelon if you like a bit more of the tartness. Even though it was a mini, the portion was still huge, and I was very satisfied with the amount. Willow Glen Creamery is always a go-to whenever I'm in the area for other restaurants. One thing to note is that this is mainly a pickup spot with limited indoor seating. However, the creamery is right next to the fountain, so you can sit outside in the square. Also, some people might not know this, but there is a parking garage right by the store, so you don't need to stress about finding street parking.I highly recommend signing up for their rewards program since I always get text messages about their promotions. read more

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Great flavors and great service! My family and I have been here multiple times and love the options that they have. It's also really great how they have different ice cream options. Other than ice cream, they also have carbolite, frozen custard, and frozen yogurt. I believe there are more ice cream flavors compared to the other options, but they have great flavors! Since this is in Downtown Willow Glen, parking can be tough when it's busy (especially on the weekends). There's a very small parking lot/garage behind the shop, so I suggest looking for parking here first before driving around because you may get lucky! I also really appreciate that they have a water dispenser for people to get water. You just need to ask them for a cup! They also have a hand wash sink if you start getting a little messy, you just have to ask and they'll walk you to the sink. During the summer, the line does get pretty long and sometimes goes out the door. I noticed it's usually due to customers not knowing what they want, or wanted to sample flavors. Heads up: they only let you sample 3 flavors. But the staff does a great job at moving the line along. Overall it's a great ice cream shop and my family and I will continue coming here! read more

I like their fro yo. They are out of my favorite flavor most of the time. And tonight, I checked Yelp to make sure it was open, and it shows open (see attached). I drove over and the neon sign flashed "OPEN"...but it wasn't open. And last time I was there, I was on a phone conversation while the clerk waved in front of my face to get my attention. I tried to get him to stop, but he had a head of steam going. So like I said, the fro yo and I've cream are great when it's open and basic social etiquette is observed. read more

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Great little shop in downtown willow glen! I highly recommend the frozen custard, it's been my favorite for years.

The black raspberry and lemon ice cream were so creamy and I love their wide range of flavors! There was a line out the door on a Saturday night. The workers were nice and there was plenty of seating outdoors or nice areas to walk around the shop. read more

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Wonderful ice cream and fro yo place in WG. Alot of flavors but the mint chip is the best! Friend employees. They can get super busy with lines out the door in nice weather but they tend to go quick and can you think of anything better to do then wait in line for delicious ice cream? There's outside seating around a fountain. read more

This place is always busy. But I love the variety of flavors they offer. I also like that they have so many sizes for cups. There aren't too many seats inside, but they have a couple outside. Definitely give them a try if you're around the area. read more

The best local spot for that ice cream fix! They even have non dairy bases like oat milk. I tried the oatmeal cookie and it was AMAZING! Prices aren't too bad and the shop is simple but cute! read more

Willow Glen Creamery - Oatmeal cookie (bottom), chocolate w gummy bears and Oreos (left), coffee almond fudge (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped mid afternoon Sat.. not busy. Quick helpful service. Got a few samples and decided on a nutty flavor and a berry flavor. Sorry forgot which ones. My bad. 7oz size with 2 scoops, 1 scoop of each flavor. Pretty big scoop sizes. Very natural tasting. Really enjoyed. Outside eating is nice. Music playing and able to people watch. Would stop by again if in area. read more

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IMHO Big servings of ice cream. Popular place. Fast service. I could never see any price points, which annoys me. Was I blind? Don't make me ask. I opted not to buy, only because we had just finished dessert at the restaurant we had just left. However, my friends ordered two cones, and my hubby got one small cup. Hubby found out at the cashier the small cup of ice cream was $5.75. We sat outside at a table with four chairs. I get it, ice cream drips...a lot. If someone could periodically come out and wipe down the tables, it would nice. Nothing worse than sitting at a sticky table with ice cream remnants from the previous diners. Will we return? Of course. Who doesn't like ice cream? read more

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I love Willow Glen Creamery! The service is always amazing, the ice cream and frozen yogurt is delicious, and they have a great variety of flavors. They do typically have a line out the door, so prepare to wait a little bit. Parking is close by and convenient. Definitely recommend Willow Glen Creamery. read more

In a world of chain restaurants and cookie cutter shops, this little ice cream shop takes you back to the good old times! Quirky and delicious flavors, very friendly, patient staff and a beautiful little patio with a fountain to enjoy while you savor your treats! A Saturday morning well spent!! read more

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My favorite go to ice cream spot after a nice dinner! Willow Glen is out of the way for me but it is worth the drive. So many flavors to choose from and my favorite will always be the pralines and cream. It's not too sweet and the texture is soft and crunchy from the nuts. A very lowkey ice cream flavor that everyone is sleeping on. Also love that they also have healthier options with the carbo-lite flavors. +1 for their temperature changing spoons :D read more