We met the owner of this "ice cream" shop. Annie is the namesake of the shop. It's really a gelato shop! According to sweet Annie, the gelato shop has been open for one year and three months. I wanted to try the bubble waffle. Just plain please. It was cold outside. $8 for a large sized freshly made bubble waffle. Yummy. One of my daughters wanted to try the gelato. One scoop of the seasonal peppermint gelato and one scoop of the lemon cake. $7 for two generous scoops of homemade gelato. The gelato was gone in a flash! I managed to get a very small taste of the gelato : o. Annie was very nice and offered samples of the gelato. She explained that colors of the gelato are made using natural ingredients. Come on over for a nice treat after a meal or a snack. Small tables and chairs inside. Well lit establishment. Clean and friendly place! Support local. read more

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I spotted this while eating across the street. I love gelato and I have a favorite that's also here downtown but thought I'd check it out. Cute small no frill gelato place. I sampled a few and got the ube flavor that was pretty good and thought it came close to the flavor of the regular ice cream and this did the job. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Outside - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Atmosphere A cute little gelato shop tucked right next to one of my favorite dumpling spots. It's definitely on the smaller side, but they have a decent variety of flavors to choose from. What I Got Small cup with Oreo and Ferrero Rocher gelato The Experience Service was super friendly, and the Ferrero Rocher flavor was tasty. Overall, it wasn't anything too memorable, but it was a solid cup of gelato. I did notice that extras like a cookie topper cost extra, and the milkshakes were priced at $15, which felt a little steep. Final Thoughts I'd probably stop by again if a friend wanted to try it. The service was good and the gelato was solid, so it makes for an easy sweet treat spot. read more

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Cute ice cream shop with a great selection of gelato. They also have an espresso bar if you are in the mood for a coffee. Lady working the counter is very sweet and accommodating. We tried Oreo milk shake and affogato. Both were very yummy! Unfortunately, at the end of our visit, my kids accidentally spilled a drink, creating quite a mess. There was no blame or shame, only understanding that things happen. We appreciate your patience and will be back! Many thanks for a yummy afternoon treat! read more

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New ice cream parlor in downtown Walnut Creek! My partner and I spotted it on our weekly (maybe even twice weekly ^_^;;) excursion to Yifang. Had to grab a pint after sampling some of their flavors~ Small, tidy shop with brightly lit interior. More of a to-go spot given the limited seating. Staff are kind and patient. Their ice cream seems to be stocked in the back, while the front display is solely for... Display? IDK FERRERO: So velvety smooth... With tiny chunks of ferrero candy in every bite. Not TOO sweet, surprisingly. Just enough to complement the deep, nutty cacao flavor :3 My lactose-intolerant partner loved his mango sorbet LOL. He said it was better than any sorbet he'd tried before (!!!). Annie's is a welcome addition to the neighborhood :D NOTE: The owner mentioned they import everything from Italy??? Wild. Whewwww I sure hope the tariffs exclude ice cream LOL read more

Stopped by after dinner at dough zone earlier tonight, and thought the strawberry matcha looked amazing from the picture on the menu. However, the drink that i received was extremely disappointing. It had zero matcha flavor, and it really just tasted like sickly sweet strawberry milk. I am a huge fan of matcha, but paying $10.48 for one drink just to receive this(if you look at the picture, the drink was not even green at all after i mixed in the small amount of liquid matcha that was on top) felt like robbery. I've never tried their gelato before so maybe their gelato is better, but DO NOT GET THE MATCHA FROM HERE!! It was the first time that i've had to throw a drink out. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Strawberry matcha - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I can't get enough of the hazelnut (Nocciola) gelato! It's my favorite and such a treat to just stop by to get a scoop after a long, hard day. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Nocciola (hazelnut) gelato - my fav! - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I've been here more than once and not been disappointed! I'm pretty picky with Gelato, but I've liked this place enough to return. Dough Zone next store is also SO good and not too pricey..I was surprised at how good it is considering that Dumpling Hours is lame af and expensive. I'm a total food snob and they are worth visiting as well. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Ferrero Bon Bon R is so good here! They have good service here too! - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Who doesn't love a bubble waffle AND gelato?? We last min were looking for a dessert place and found Annie's Ice Cream and we're so glad we did. The place is small but that's okay because we didn't plan on eating in anyway plus there's plenty of nice areas in downtown to walk around to/sit and eat ice cream. Service was great! Bubble waffles are made to order and we were still in and out of there in 10mins. I better not see anyone write a bad review about the waffle taking long to make because it's actually not that long of a wait and you're just impatient. I had the coffee gelato & my bf had mint chip & we both loved it! Clearly in the photo I couldn't wait lol. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Coffee gelato & bubble waffle - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I was excited to check out Annie's--Walnut Creek has several ice cream spots, but to my knowledge, this is the only dedicated gelato place in town. I'm always happy to have another option, and the location is super convenient, right downtown next to the South Locust parking garage (first hour free!). The space inside is bright and cheerful, with a few tables for enjoying your treat on-site. That said, the first thing I noticed was that there seemed to be more photos on the walls than flavors in the front case. I sampled five flavors, including pistachio and Ferrero Rocher, which are among their most popular. The gelato was good--but not amazing. I've had better, and while I know gelato is different from ice cream, I'd still place it in the same treat category. It just didn't quite stand out for me. One small detail that caught my eye: they charge $0.50 for small cookie garnishes, which felt a little odd. It's the kind of thing I'd expect to be included or left out altogether--it didn't really add much. I ended up ordering the Ferrero Rocher and Stracciatella, and while both were enjoyable, they weren't particularly memorable. That said, service was quick and friendly, and it's nice to have a gelato spot that's a little off the beaten path from the busier ice cream shops. If you're curious or just want something different, it's worth checking out at least once. Personally, I still prefer Lottie's overall, but Annie's is a welcome addition to the downtown dessert scene. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'm not even mad about a few chunks of ice in my hazelnut gelato. I'm so happy that there is finally a place with mint without any chips or anything else in there... mint that actually tastes like mint, no other fillers. I know I'm in the minority here, but it's been such a struggle to find plain mint ice cream / gelato, etc. (don't tell me to go to CS cause can't really taste their mint). Only issue I have with the mint gelato is the color lol. Anyways, cute lil spot between dough zone and sweet green. Nice ice cream cone colorful decor on the side too. Decor of its history and some flavors inside. We were offered samples. Great customer service. My daughter wasn't feeling well, but was well enough to enjoy a tiramisu gelato on a waffle cone. She said it all tastes great. The husband wanted the mixed berry, so we decided to get a medium so we can get 3 flavors. I was so excited for plain mint, and my usual gelato flavor I get is hazelnut so I got mint and hazelnut. Hazelnut had great flavor, but there were some chunks of ice in there that took away from the smoothness. Still really good though. The mint was really smooth and tastes good. Mmmm! Why does it need to be that kind of neon green though... oh well lol. The mixed berry was a sorbet and was great as well. Not too sweet. There were some seeds and such, which means it was so fresh! Yum, makes me want to try their strawberry and other flavors. Definitely going back to try their ferrero, strawberry, and so many more... and of course some plain mint! read more

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What a lovely addition to Walnut Creek! Warning: the flavors in the tubs are less than the flavors on the wall, so order from the tub signs not the wall photos. The servings are large, and you can get two flavors. We all enjoyed our cups and cones. We even got to say Hi to Annie! Highly recommended. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - 18 flavors to choose from! - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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New gelato restaurant in Walnut Creek?! Yes! We saw the sign, and we needed to walk in. I'm glad that we did because right after we ordered, the line behind us was long. As you walk in, there are cute pink and green tables and chairs. There are gelato photos on the wall, but they aren't necessarily what is available for purchase today. After dinner, my son ordered a wild berry sorbet and strawberry cream mix, which was only $6. He was very happy with his choices. The strawberry cream was chock-full with real strawberries, which was nice because you know that it's the real deal. The wild berry sorbet tasted a little too sweet for me, but my toddler thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

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It was a great sunny day to have a frozen treat so we decided on this small gem. Great selection of gelato, it was hard to choose from. I ended getting a small cup which comes with 2 nice sized scoops of Ferraro and French vanilla. It was so refreshing and light! One friendly lady was working the counter, she was busy ! It's very small but cute inside and only 2 tables to sit at and a small counter. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Ferraro and French Vanilla - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came out of the dumpling restaurant and saw Annie's right next door. No way we couldn't stop in after seeing the display case of gelato and ice cream. Heard from the friendly lady behind the counter that they've only been open for two months. We did a couple small combo cups. The strawberry and Oreo were really good. Prices aren't bad at all. We'll be back for sure . read more

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The texture of what is being called gelato is completely off. Should be called something else as it had mouthfeel closer to icemilk or old ice cream, definitely not a gelato that is supposed to be Italian. There are better options for a sweet treat within walking distance. read more

We've stopped in a few times to Annie's Italian Gelato now and I personally adore their mint flavor because it's tastes very significantly of mint. That being said, all their flavors are very strong which can be hit or miss depending on the flavor and the week. The first time we tried the espresso we loved it, but our second visit the scooper warned us to taste it first. And she was right. It tasted significantly different from our first visit. So either it was an entirely different flavor or there was just that much difference between the hand made batches. I'd recommend everyone taste their flavors before ordering - even if you've gotten it before. All in all, the service during all of our visits was wonderful and we really enjoy Annie's Italian Gelato ice cream. read more

The portion sizes are wonderfully generous. We got 2 smalls - 1 with caffe espresso and coconut, and 1 with Tiramisu and wild berry. The coffee was okay, but we absolutely loved the rest of the flavors. The flavors and texture were on point and the flavors didn't come across as super artificial. We will definitely come again. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - 2 smalls - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We were the only customer so, service was immediate. There's a lot of flavors to choose from - but sadly lacks flavor. I'm not sure what the other folks are raving about but I'll take my business someplace else next time- Sorry, Annie! read more

Fresh and delicious! Found this little hidden gem and it did not disappoint. The flavors are amazing, the fruit in the sorbet is fresh, and Annie was so nice!! Stop by when you can--you will not be disappointed. :-) read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Chocolate and salted caramel - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I absolutely love this shop!! It's probably the BEST in Walnut Creek. The flavors are so fresh. This shop a must try if you're in the area. The berry yogurt is so delicious, i've never had anything like it read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Berry yogurt, caramel - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Such a great experience! Probably the best coffee iced treat I've had at any ice cream/gelato shop! It tasted like freshly brewed black coffee, not the typical creamy styled coffee gelatos that I always felt like could use more coffee! The ferrero rocher gelato was absolutely amazing. Not to mention the sweet lady working the counter was so welcoming! I'll definitely be choosing Annie's when I want a cool sweet treat and I'm in the area. read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This gelato place is a must try. Super friendly staff. Cozy place. Gelato has a perfect balance between richness and smoothness. For 6 dollars for 2 scoops, definitely worth the price read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great ice cream and service! I love ice cream and I am so very happy to have found Annie 's! Yum!! read more

Great Italian ice cream, good variety. Loved the pistachio and nougat one. Highly recommend.

Delicious and authentic! If you have been fortunate to go to Florence or Rome on a warm day, you know the joy of walking into a gelato shop and seeing the mound s of colorful creamy goodness in the displays. I've gone here a few times and it never disappoints .. brings me back to happy memories in Florence. read more

Best gelato in town! The service is always wonderful, and there's such a great variety of flavors to choose from. I love that Annie's gelato never leaves me feeling heavy like other places do -- just light, creamy perfection every time! read more

Lots of lovely flavors. My mom and I each grabbed a cup after we ate dinner at Dough Zone. Their popcorn and ferrero flavored gelato were really yummy. It's also worth mentioning that all their ingredients are shipped from Italy so if you're looking for authentic gelato with a variety of flavors, this is your place! read more

Annie's Ice Cream - Ferrero gelato with Popcorn gelato - Gelato Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Amazing gelato scooped by Annie herself The flavors were delicious and traditional to Italy.

A hole in the wall place with an amazing taste! Highly recommended place very cute and amazing taste

Nice little addition to downtown Walnut Creek. I'm honestly disappointed by the gelato aspect of it. It's definitely ice cream, but if this somehow classifies as gelato, then I can easily say there is much better gelato. Portions are great and probably about the same price as the other two ice cream spots in Walnut Creek. I personally didnt like the flavor I chose (espresso) - tasted like it was dusty. Best I can explain it. The flavors on the wall are decor. Not the current flavors, just an FYI. The service was nice. No complaints there. Worth checking out if ur looking for ice cream. read more

The worker was really helpful and let us sample a lot of flavors. I ended up getting the mango and it was SO good!