Dare I say Ampersand serves some of the best ice cream around…read more Their menu strikes a great balance between classic staples and an ever changing lineup of seasonal flavors. The flavor intensity here is no joke. When you order one of their more adventurous combinations, expect it to make a strong impression. Because the flavors are so concentrated, I find their small size more than sufficient. My go to flavor is always the Honeycomb. The ice cream base is exceptionally creamy and every scoop is packed with mix-ins rather than having them clustered in a few bites. Ampersand excels at rich, dairy forward flavors and the ingredients always seem thoroughly infused into the base. Some of my other favorites include Madagascar Vanilla, Whiskey Caramel Swirl, and seasonal offerings like Egg Nog and Vanilla Rum Raisin. That said, I have found the sorbets and heavily spiced flavors to be less successful. Options such as the Thai Tea and Chai Tea occasionally had a grittier texture, with noticeable remnants of tea leaves lingering in both the mouthfeel and finish. The vegan flavors were similarly bold and flavorful, but their texture was not quite as smooth or enjoyable as the traditional dairy based options. The staff is always friendly and generous with samples, making it easy to explore the menu before committing. While there are plenty of excellent choices, I remain in the camp that Honeycomb is the flavor to beat.

Service is always great . Stopped in for some February…read moreflavors and they did not disappoint. Mid pie was my top favorite of the month. However banana pudding was really good. Can't wait for the honey matcha again

Stumble across this gem by accident I spoke with Tim about…read morehis daughters business and how it came about. It was so cute watching him live his proud dad moments. The ice cream is old fashion thickkkkkness creamy goodness... they have so many flavors that I was over stimulated and wanted them all. I ended up with the alcohol infused vanilla vodka circus cookie and the brandy butter pecan. This spot is surely going to take all my money in The hotter days to come.

I am very happy with the service provided by Jay's Specialty Ice Cream Catering and highly…read morerecommend them for any event. Their team is reliable, responsive, and serve delicious ice cream. I hired them for a work event and was extremely pleased with the overall experience.

The sea salt caramel ice cream was creamy, luscious, and full of flavor! Our server was so generous…read morewith the scoops and I loved the complimentary waffle cone circle! Next time I will definitely be coming back for a scoop of the Gulab Jamun ice cream . I loved that there was a lot outdoor seating with large picnic tables-- perfect for a gathering of friends!

New ownership - been back several times, haven't seen Indian flavors here in more than a year. A…read moremuch different vibe than before.

1/26/26 Update!!…read moreGetting dinner to share!! Arrived! Greeted. Very kind worker. Ordered the Ube ice cream cup with Ube Taiyaki and Nutella & Oreo 2 pack. Paid for it and the worker made it right up and offered it to-go along with a bag. Received good day wishes too! Nice inside. Safe $ clean with tables & chairs. Cute set up! Dinner! Ube Taiyaki Ube cup split. My half was DELICIOUS! Perfect sweetness!! Flavorful! Oreo Taiyaki was GREAT too!! Not too sweet! Just Right!! Mother said her Ube 1/2 & Nutella Taiyaki was REALLY GREAT!! Her Favorite!! Great service & GREAT dinner! Highly recommended!!

I was pleasantly surprised to find such a good taiyaki spot in Fresno. I tried the pandan and ube…read moresoft serve swirl, and it was delicious. The flavors complemented each other really well without being overly sweet. The taiyaki itself was fresh and perfectly baked. It's strictly a grab-and-go spot with no seating. That didn't bother me, but I could see it being a factor during the hotter months.

A very clean place and very easy to find, service was 15/10. They were very kind to my son and…read morehelped him pick out a flavor. When it came time to pay I only had card and no cash and there card machine was down that day. He literally told me it was fine and to just take the ice cream for free, (3 ice creams and a agua Fresca). The ice cream itself was fresh and reminded me of the way they make it in mexico.10/10 as well. Also as I was typing this a homeless man came in and he gave him a snow cone for free. LITERALLY AS I WAS TYPING THIS!

Unbelievably creamy, delicious and refreshing on a 103 degree summer day. By far the best paletas…read moreI've had (including several in Mexico). Service was prompt, courteous and attentive. We are obsessed and look forward to trying them again once we are back in Fresno. We loved it so much that we immediately looked for and found a similar shop near our home in northern Virginia and can't wait to try that one too!

SF had Benkyodo, which I appreciate, but did ran sweet for me…read more SJ has Shuei-Do. Pardon, but non ci siamo. Sac has Osaka-Ya, but Kogetsu-Do is better. We were in town the morning after seeing the Firefail. Finally success on the third visit attempt. Amongst other shops on the desolate street stood an unremarkable window front where the repeat button has remained on since the 60s. Within was an eclectic mix of Japanese American household fixtures and Americana. Rustic. Nothing like Benkyodo's proper shelf presentation - or a hamburga stand. Some Japanese goods were on offer, but you come here for something sweet. We got a couple of mochi and manju, traditional red bean flavors, because that's all that was left. Their manju, seeming to have a different "batter" and "panini"-grilled, had a crumbly texture. The mochi though... Have you seen that viral video of that slapping mochi shop in Nara? What about people enjoying it? How soft it was, leaving a vegan cheese pull with every bite? This was by far the softest mochi I've ever had, and I thoroughly enjoyed the soy dusted yomogi. The bigger size of the mochi also accentuated the softness of the mochi. The matcha, also green, had a distincting different flavor, just so you know that the shop wasn't cheating. My partner in crime loved the lima bean mochi. The red bean filling tasted homemade, good flavor but not too sweet - the best compliment you can give an Asian in a world that remains overrun by pollo ala naranja. We are proud* that such a heritage perseveres on, especially in a part of town that's honestly become quite desecrated of life. Call ahead to see if the shop is open, and try to come early. The shop is a one woman show, and if my first two visits say anything, this lady enjoys having a life. And yes, she does sell out. She was nearly sold out when we visited. And try to enjoy the mochi ASAP. The mochi will last in the fridge. The texture will not. If you come at the right time of the year, the shop will have mochi in different fruit and pie flavors, and even ice cream mochi. *OK, "I'm proud of you" might be a bigger compliment to an Asian. And yes, there's Fugetsu in LA, but I haven't been. Though if you need a reason to visit the Fresno, you can always take the 99 traveling between SoCal and NorCal... Just need to be early if much is desired. If you're interested in AYCEat mochi, staying healthy, working out for free, and have an eye for the art of making mochi, may I suggest asking the owner for an apprenticeship? The owner's mentioned on articles that there's no one to take over and you don't become a master overnight.

We're from Orange County and make it a point to stop at Kogetsu-Do whenever we're traveling to…read morevisit family in Northern California--and often on the way back home as well. We appreciate the rich Japanese heritage behind Kogetsu-Do. Their sweets reflect generations of tradition, craftsmanship, and excellence. It's wonderful to see a family business continue to preserve its culture while adapting to new tastes. Everything is made fresh, and the newer generation has introduced creative additions such as ice cream mochi, fresh fruit mochi, and chocolate-filled mochi. Every treat we've tried has been delicious. The shop itself is warm and welcoming, with a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the family. Kogetsu-Do is a special place that we always look forward to visiting.

made a quick stop. always a fun place to meet my grandkids. I love that they have an option for…read moreeveryone. They're seating inside and outside. Their topping bar is over the top. I love their dough, Whipp and their coconut frozen. The staff is always super friendly.

Well there was only one person working and it seemed that he was busy. But we were able to get what…read morewe needed but some of the toppings were running low or didn't have what we needed. So we just chose another option. Not a big deal but maybe with another employee being there would help to fill the topping bar and keep that area clean. But it's a self serve and some customers just don't care where they're at or who's coming up next.

Great vibes and great service! As soon as we walked in we were greeted and offered multiple…read moreoptions! The flavors we got were delicious and we will definitely be coming back! We got Cookie Monster and cinnamon churro a previous time

JuliaI was so cute and sweet, was so helpful and super swaggy definitely will be returning soonread more

Drink ordered: Honeydew milk tea (over ice), large, with big…read moreboba I absolutely love the quality of their drinks. I've been coming to this location since I was a little girl, and now I'm in my late 20s. It was my mom's "secret spot" and our go-to sweet treat for special occasions. Compared to other boba spots in Fresno, this place is truly a hidden gem. You can really taste the care and quality that goes into each drink. Service: Great- always fast and friendly. Ambiance: Cozy, but definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. I do wish they offered seating. Since it's right across the street from Fresno State, having tables would be a huge plus for students looking for cozy places to study. I think adding seating could really elevate the experience and even boost their business.

I've been personally refusing to come here because of the terrible service I received. I ordered a…read morepeach slushy/smoothie with boba and when they got the order wrong, I asked them to change it and the owner grabbed the drink out of my hand and threw it in the trash! She mumbled something under her breath, but I felt that it was wildly inappropriate and unprofessional to act in that way. Anyway, never coming back. Disclaimer: not sure if the ownership has changed in the last few years or not.

I am only reviewing the Ice Cream not the actual facility or customer service. I didn't pick up the…read moreice cream myself. I finally tried their VEGAN chocolate oatmilk ice cream and I was satisfied. I love that more places are having vegan options on the menu now. I try to support them by giving them my business as much as I can. The ice cream was good, it was creamy, had the same texture as regular Ice cream (from what I remember of regular ice cream). It did have a slight oat milk flavor at then end, but it wasn't bad. I would order this again, maybe I could add in some oreos next time.

This place have great ice cream. They have great combination and lots of toppings if you want to go…read morewild. We always have a usual even though they have so much to choose from. We always get the mud pie mojo and the cookies and cream with white chocolate chips. They are always very quick on making the combinations. We go in and out depending on the line of customers. This time at this location the mud mojo came out a little too short. We always get the container pretty full, so we missed it this time. Maybe the staff was new. The ambiance it's very casual.