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    Babes Ice Cream & Donuts

    4.4 (387 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cookies and cream donut

    I finally found a gluten free donut that actually tastes good! I also tried the blueberry cheesecake Ice cream and it was delicious. Can't wait to go back :)

    Nel S.

    Great selection of gluten free and vegan breakfasts choices, pastries, donuts, and ice cream. I got the gluten free donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles and it was SO yummy. The vibe here is cute and will definitely be back for some more pastries and donuts when back in Sacramento.

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    Heidi W.

    We stumbled upon this place since we parked here when we went to lunch and when we got back in the car, I noticed across the street it said donuts! So we got back out and trotted over to see. Very surprised to see that they are gluten-free and vegan and we are not however we figured let's give them a try. We chose a Russian tea cookie flavor, almond Joy, chocolate, apple fritter, and a lemon cream. We were full from lunch so we save these for dessert after dinner and we're pleasantly surprised on how delicious they were. They were moist and almost had a mochi doughnut type of consistency. My favorite was the lemon cream. It was very flavorful and melted in your mouth. They also serve ice cream here which I heard was one of their big sellers in the evenings. It's right next to Ginger Elizabeth so come give them a try the flavor combinations are great and I'm assuming they have different ones every so often if not daily. Very friendly staff they are card only which makes sense down here in the evenings probably not safe to have cash around. Come check them out, especially if you're vegan or looking for some gluten-free treat treats!

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    Cassandra S.

    Amazing gluten free vegan donuts. The ice cream was also amazing with waffle cones from Pushkin's, and they also offer amazing gluten free vegan paninis (we tried the pizza and loaded grilled cheese and both were amazing).

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    Courtney O.

    Babes is located on J Street across from Chicago Fire and right next to the beloved Ginger Elizabeth's! I was in the mood for dessert for dinner tonight - it's been one of those weeks, just saying. I stopped in to Babes to check out what they had to offer and the inside was super cute. They offer different types of coffee, ice cream and donuts. They are also 1,000 percent vegan, but that did not scare me away! Even though I was eyeballing the ice cream, I decided to take home a few donuts - I went with the Ferrero Rocher, the Cruller and the Gingerbread. My favorite of the 3 was definitely the Ferrero Rocher - I loved the crunch from the nuts! The donuts were more dense than fluffy, but they were a lot better than some non vegan donut places that I've been too! They tasted fresh, but they were also very sweet - no complaining though. I said it was a dessert for dinner night, didn't I? Staff were friendly and gave good recommendations. I will definitely be back to check out the coffee and ice cream selections! Check them out!

    Pumpkin pie soooo good!
    Alex T.

    I got my good cup of coffee in hand walking around midtown and I just want something to pair with the ice coffee that's black. . So I drove by and let's see what they have seasonal at babes donuts. I saw they have blueberry lemon which sound so good but I got to be good. I went with pumpkin pie which was wow. . Pumpkin pie donut. It was hit for me. The presentation looks great. Has some cream on top. Nice glaze on it. The first bite reminds me of Thanksgiving. A pumpkin pie lover must come here and try the pumpkin donut. . Love simple clean set up inside. Quick easy grab and go kind of style. There is a few table inside to enjoy the goods. Love how there is some color kid activity paper for kids too. . Overall if you love donuts and love vegan, gluten free and all the specialties they have it here. Hope this review helps. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day.

    Delicious! Not a ton of flavors but all tasty! Reminds me of Italy.
    Stephanie A.

    While it was a bit hot outside, the ice cream was cool and delightful! Coffees, paninis, and ice cream. Awesome!

    Maple doughnut and cherry crumble pie doughnut
    Lily M.

    Got a sweet treat before school and was so satisfied!!! Babes was super cute, we went at a good time being the only ones in there.Good seating on the inside. The man serving us was kind and we tried the smores as well but was look for something more light. The peach cobbler was delicious and creamy! The doughnuts weren't too dense and were very soft! I'm not vegan or gluten free but love all of the puskins businesses. Never disappoints

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    Lindsey W.

    We popped in and grabbed some donuts. It was fast and easy and the donuts were delicious. I had the maple and the apple fritter. Both were fresh, and flavorful. The texture was perfect. You would never know these were gluten free and vegan! It's so nice to not have to ask 20 questions to determine if it's safe for someone with celiac to eat there. Cashier was friendly.

    TammyLynn I.

    Thank you, Babes, for providing a 'yes' experience for kiddos (and adults) with dietary restrictions. It fills our kid with joy to enter your shop and know that everything is an option for him. Please continue to offer a wheat free experience as we navigate the trials and tribulations of discovering allergens. Your crew is kind, patient, and clear about ingredients and allergen options. P. S. The churros are the bomb!

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    Got a churro and apple fritter- you've got to try both! I basically inhaled the fritter still in the store.

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    All I can say is: apple fritter! So moist and delicious! Only complaint is they sell out!

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    I'm not vegan, I'm not gluten free and these are the best donuts I've ever had in my entire life. They're so so so so si freaking good!

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    Everything they serve is gluten free

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    They do make items with nuts in this facility and if you order a carrot walnut donut hole, for example, they'll ask if you're OK with nuts, as a precaution. Their menu… 

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    Gunther's Quality Ice Cream

    Gunther's Quality Ice Cream

    4.6
    (4k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Gunther's is a must stop when in Sacramento or even if you are crossing Sacramento on the way on…read moreone of your road trips. I would visit them again to try more flavors. It's located in a residential part of the town but it's easy to find a parking spot in that area. There's always a line be it evening or daytime on weekends but the lines move fast. The fruit freeze is the perfect dessert on a hot summer day. My favorite flavor is mango. The other 2 flavors I have tried are raspberry and guava and the raspberry tasted better. I have tried their vanilla and coconut ice creams and both are delicious. It's hard for me to pick one flavor out of them. Maybe on a summer day I would pick coconut over the vanilla. But it's easily one of the better vanilla out of there. My only complaint is that their restroom isn't clean enough even though they have a lock code on it and only restrict it to customers.

    Gunther's team, I…read morewanted to share some feedback regarding the online ordering experience. From my recent experience, ordering online is taking longer than waiting in line and placing an order in the shop. Since online ordering is intended to provide added convenience, I thought it might be helpful to review the current process to see if there are opportunities to improve the turnaround time and overall customer experience. Perhaps there are ways to streamline the online order workflow or prioritize orders more efficiently so customers who choose to order ahead receive the convenience they expect. I hope this feedback is helpful. I enjoy your ice cream and wanted to share my experience in the hope that it can help improve service for your online customers.

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    Rick's Dessert Diner

    3.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Heard Rick's Dessert Diner was a Sacramento classic, so I had to check them out during my final…read moredays in Davis. The moment you walk in, the retro 1950s diner ambience immediately transports you back to classic Americana dessert culture. They've apparently been serving Sacramento for over 37 years! - Hot Fudge Sundae -- made with Gunther's vanilla & chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, pralines, and a candied cherry; beautifully presented with warm hot fudge drizzled all over - Lemon Raspberry Cake -- moist sponge cake layered with lemon, raspberry, and whipped cream; balanced sweetness with buttercream-coated sides The red booth seating and vintage Americana decor really complete the nostalgic vibe. Service was friendly and quick, and the overall ambience was cozy, retro, and diner-themed. Rick's Dessert Diner definitely feels one-of-a-kind, I'll have to stop by again next time I'm passing through Sacramento.

    Just left the diner. Came in with my brother and niece. My niece was at the counter getting the…read moremilkshake she ordered. The person she was interacting with was Noel "the Manager. " He was making small talk with her and he asked her if we were her family. She asked him which one he thought was her "PARENT." He replied that he thought I was her grandmother. I'm 54 years old and have a 30-year-old daughter and my niece is 25. I don't even know how that would be possible. I was right next to them sitting at a table with my brother so of course I heard, and I got up and I said what's up with this grandma stuff, and he said that he answered her question and told her that he thought I was her grandmother. Honestly, I felt completely insulted like you're not supposed to say things like that to your customers or even about your customers. I felt myself getting ready to go completely off on him, so I walked away and went to sit back down. He had the audacity to tell my niece some people can't handle the truth. It's so baffling to me that a manager would say something like that. I know employees sometimes say inappropriate things, but he should know better!! This was supposed to be a nice family outing and he ruined my night. Luckily I have confidence in myself and his comment didn't give me a complex or make me like I look old. It was also disappointing because I went in there specifically to get an eclair, which is normally a decent size. For some reason, it was the half of the size and the same price.

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    Raspberry cheesecake
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    The Parlor Ice Cream Puffs

    The Parlor Ice Cream Puffs

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    I have to admit, I was not sold on the idea of ice cream inside a donut at first. A donut OR ice…read morecream already feels indulgent enough on its own, so combining the two sounded a little over the top to me. But my friend convinced me to give it a try at The Parlor Ice Cream ad Puffs and WOW O WOW!! I ended up getting an unglazed donut with coffee ice cream made and it was incredible. They have a great selection of Gunther's ice cream so you really can't go wrong with a flavor. The warm donut paired perfectly with the cold, creamy ice cream, and the coffee flavor worked so well with it all together. Definitely something I'll save for an occasional treat, but it's also something I have already been thinking about often now. The staff was also super sweet and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

    I don't think I've been to the Parlor Ice Cream Puff since they were popular on social media 10+…read moreyears ago, when they blew up for the ice cream donut sandwiches. If I remember, they had lines out the door during that era. Now, it's still a quaint little shop and serves mainly ice cream and a few goodies. We went here after eating next door at Saigon Oi. Inside is really small and has maybe one area you can sit in. They do have a decent selection of ice cream and it looks good. Like most other ice cream places, you can choose your flavors and toppings and eat it in a cup or cone. Customer service was great. The person serving us was really friendly and was great with my niece and nephew. The owner rung us up and was really friendly as well. I did not eat the ice cream, but the service and the way they looked makes me think it is decent ice cream. Great place overall and I may come back to try this if I go to Me's kitchen again.

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    Flavors - 3/5/26
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    Fifty shades of earl grey milkshake
    Fifty shades of earl grey milkshake
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    Leatherby's Family Creamery

    Leatherby's Family Creamery

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Senior meal, 2 strip chicken meal, sundae & coffee. Special…read moreflavors today: Midnite cookie crunch, campfire ice cream, 4th of july. We ordered 2 kids meals, burger and chicken strips, and kids' sundaes. They love it here. Staff working hard, doing a great job. The place was packed, patrons appeared happy.

    First timer here...I've lived in Sacramento for my entire life but have never tried this place. So…read morea group of us ventured over for a kids birthday party. We arrived and were seated promptly which was nice. But then our server went on break, we got a new server, they took our order and about 30 minutes later, they brought out all of the food except for two entrees. A kids entree and an adult entree. They said they were going to make the food but we sat there while we watched dozens of people sit down and leave, staff rarely checked on us, and then an hour later, they finally bring out the food. It was an absolute disaster. The server apologized (the manager never came to acknowledge the issue even though they spoke to the server about the situation) and the server stated that there was some sort of miscommunication with the order. To be honest, I was more upset about the fact that by the time the two entrees came out, everyone was already done eating. So those two people just had to box their food and eat it later. After dinner, it was ice cream time. We order my son's ice cream (just a scoop of chocolate) first at least 15 minutes before they take anybody else's order at the table. They proceed to take everyone else's order (sundaes and specialty ice creams) and get this...my kid's ice cream came out 30 minutes after everyone else got their ice cream. Absolutely terrible experience and once again, no manager interaction with us, just the server claiming some sort of miscommunication again. My kid's food (the entree and the ice cream) was what came out a whopping combined time of one and a half hours late. They comped the grilled cheese sandwich but then had the audacity to charge for the ice cream! And on top of this...they automatically charged gratuity for the whole table! I 100% hate that this was my one and only experience with this place given its history, but this was just a disgusting display of customer service and the lack of integrity.

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    Grandma's Creamery Sundae w/ Strawberries
    Grandma's Creamery Sundae w/ Strawberries
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    Licked

    Licked

    4.7
    (103 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Licked has been a regular spot for us since they first opened and I was so sad to hear they'll be…read moreclosing at the end of July. If you have the opportunity to go before they close you should. They offer scoops of ice cream, including some fun and unique flavors you won't find elsewhere. You can also order the ice cream as a sundae or a shake, or even a float combined with soda. I love all of the flavors, but the rainbow sherbet and chocolate flavors are always a favorite. On our recent visit they had a fun blue pop rock flavor and a mango sorbet, along with a delicious caramel ice cream. You can't go wrong with any of them. Since they're closing soon they are running out of certain flavors, so stop by quickly and don't be afraid to buy an extra cup to put in the freezer. We ended up leaving with extra rainbow sherbet, caramel, cookie dough, and pop rocks to put in our freezer at home and we'll be stopping in at least one more time before they close.

    A fun, locally-owned shop, Licked was on my agenda yesterday after trying them once during a Yelp…read moreevent last year. The flavors have creative names and there were a few flavors that are allergy/diet sensitive, such as the vegan black cherry flavor. I had a matcha flavor during my 1st visit and was drawn to the latte flavor this time. Both flavors were on the mark, and my only regret both trips was not taking some more flavors to have on hand at home. The atmosphere is playful, with cute stickers available for purchase and a huge ice cream cone sculpture out front. Worth a trip, and it could easily be a short walk away if you have lunch or dinner at the neighboring restaurants/cafés, like I did yesterday in my quest to support local. Thanks!

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    Kiddie scoop , cookies and cream
    Kiddie scoop , cookies and cream
    Kiddie scoop , cookies and cream
    Kiddie scoop , cookies and cream
    Lots of love

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    Osaka-Ya

    Osaka-Ya

    4.4
    (924 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $

    Came to try the mochi after seeing all the great reviews and social media hype, and it absolutely…read morelived up to it! The mochi was incredibly soft and chewy, and each filling was perfectly proportioned, making every bite balanced, flavorful, and not overly sweet. My favorites were the Chunky Mochi (chunky peanut butter with mochi) and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mochi. The crunchy peanut pieces added a great textural contrast, making the Chunky Mochi even more satisfying. The combination of salty peanut butter and chocolate created a delicious sweet-and-savory flavor that I loved. We originally tried four different mochi and ended up going back for more. Definitely worth a visit if you're a mochi fan!

    BRING CASH! Unless they've changed this, the shave ice window is cash only. I felt bad for families…read morewho brought their kids but didn't bring enough cash, so plan ahead. Also, know that even a small is A LOT for one person. They pile on so much ice and flavor that it's basically built for sharing. The taste was perfect for a hot day. I couldn't finish it all before it melted; I got about halfway through before it turned to soup, but that's honestly part of the experience with shave ice this size. I loved how it had just the right amount of sweetness while still tasting rich and indulgent, and the red bean added a little savory contrast to balance out the sweetness. Kintoki with Mango, Condensed Milk & Extra Sweet Red Bean

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    4/15/25 FYI. Snacks.
    4/15/25 FYI. Snacks.
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    Small mango
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