Food! Service! Ambiance! Cannot believe it's possible that these girls amber Malia Tamara and…read moreRachel could be SO full of love and joy!!! Definitely my favorite ice cream shop for the remainder of my eternal existence before I go to be in the presence of Yahweh

This location is wonderful! The sweet server who helped us was so incredibly patient and…read morethoughtful, suggesting so many flavors because we didn't like any of them... She helped me narrow it down to the safe lavender and honey, which is so delicious! Of course salt and straw is known for their crazy flavors, but chewing bread in chocolate ice cream was a new one for me. The inside is super clean and minimal, but there is no seating inside or outside. It's great to stop by after dinner or before an event!

Stella is the best ice cream. I can't believe it made it to Costa Mesa! We didn't have this before…read morewhen we use to live here. I got the seasonal flavor- banana turon. Omgoodness. Who makes these flavors. The creators really know how to have these Filipino desserts come to ice cream life. It's incredible. You can taste the crunchiness and even the jackfruit. I absolutely love it. Who could ever come up with this stuff! Ube pandesal and mango sticky rice are my classic favorite! Service was great. It's always a plus when you can taste test! Casual ambiance.

Came in for a quick ice cream treat and the options did not disappoint!! They have many flavors…read morethat rotate out and the flavors are very unique which is great. I compare it to a Salt and Straw and the price point was also similar/average. Service was friendly and patient, they allow you to try as many flavors as you want! Ambiance is aesthetic and nice, a little spot to stop by for a quick treat!

I've had shake shack before when I was in New York City, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw…read moreone open up in Costa Mesa. They do have them where I'm at in Las Vegas, but I have yet to visit any of those establishments. I was super hungry and thought I want to go try that rib sandwich. Place is easy to find right off 17th Street. You really can't miss it with that big sign. And the building is definitely unique as well so you shouldn't have any problem finding it Inside you can either choose to go digital and and skip talking to a real person. I'm old school, I actually like engaging with people. So I went to the counter. I ordered the rib sandwich without looking, and was a little shocked by the total. The sandwich itself is 15 bucks, I ordered a small fry which was $4.50, and a small drink which was $4. With a 15% tip my total came out to $28. Definitely a little shell-shocked by that. Now let's talk about the sandwich. It came to the table and at first glance it looked very small. When I picked it up there was a very generous portion of rib meat inside like a big chunk of rib meat. Huge pickles and a lot of sauce. It was a great sandwich. Do not get me wrong, what I ordered again? Maybe. They don't really have a meal deal that includes fries and a drink so it's sort of all a la carte. Now let's talk about the taste. The fries were perfectly cooked, and the sandwich itself was a solid 10. That being said, I would definitely feel more comfortable paying $12 for this sandwich, as I think 15 is a little exuberant. And you don't really get that many fries for $4.50. I can't imagine what the meal deal would have been, but I'm sure people would absolutely balk at that price. I would have given it a five-star review, but that is way too much for that sandwich. As delicious as it was, I just don't feel right spending that much for a sandwich. If it could be reworked, and the price dropped down I would be all in in a heartbeat. Bottom line? If you've been wanting to try it, I say go ahead. Just be warned that you could be unpleasantly surprised unless you know what the prices are you're getting into.

I rolled in after a brutal bike ride feeling like I Could eat an entire cow, saw the burger photo,…read moreand thought, "Perfect, this will fix my life." NOT What arrived was more "appetizer . If you have seen Honey I Shrunk the Kids then you can understand because the burger looked like it had gone through a shrink ray between the menu and my table. I finished it in approximately three bites and then just sat there still hungry. I think they brought me a slider instead but when I checked the menu the place don't serve sliders.

Cauldron is amazing!…read more Used to enjoy the San Diego location frequently but they went out of business a few years ago. Was in the area this evening after a kids event and grabbed some Cauldron. Still fantastic! Made fresh, super creamy and delicious! My wife got the Puffle with Milk & Cereal flavor, enjoyed it a ton. Kids and I all got mint chocolate chip, VERY creamy with big chunks of chocolate. Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend.

From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.

I was in the mood for some ice cream and wanted to try somewhere different. We found this place…read morewith great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was very good! The ice cream is served inside a fish-shaped cone waffle that's a little more chewy than a regular waffle cone. They also have a lot of different toppings to choose from and try out. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area again. If you're nearby, you should definitely give this place a try!

First time trying this. Was SO good. You walk in and order on a screen. All easy and self…read moreexplanatory ... and efficient. I got the matcha/black sesame swirl with black sesame filling in my cookie. Delicious. It was pretty busy in there. I only saw one girl working, but she was knocking it out of the park. Th we Rx's a parking lot but it was PACKED. I believe there is an additional garage with free parking behind the building. there is no place to sit in the actual shop, but there are some benches along parts of the plaza. There are lots of restaurants in this plaza.

Churro Sundae 1000/10 Cookies n Cream Ice cream ,…read morechocolate syrup on top & whip cream. DELICIOUS! Excellent customer service thank you Vee

Decided to stop by here after a local sports bar Grill to watch a game. I got a churro which was…read moreseven bucks. The price is definitely reflective of the area. It was fresh. No complaints about the taste or presentation. However, again, I thought it was a bit overpriced, but you pay for the area you're in

The ice cream at Afters is always so delicious. My favorite is the cookie butter with Afters…read moreflakes. Service is always quick and the vibes inside are very chill. Will be coming back !

Afters Ice Cream, the ice cream was delicious. I chose to get matcha berry crunch (Matcha ice cream…read morewith strawberry swirl, crunchy bits, and white chocolate pearls ), and the matcha ice cream was in table outside! Why?!?!? It was kind of melted! The container itself looked lil bit messy too! When she gave me my scoop i saw the container outside and it was too late to say anything! Ice cream should be in side not outside on the table...It didn't make sense to me! The other containers in the coolers weren't filled and they weren't full...It seems it didnt get filled for so long time...The weird smell was unpleasant! We ordered 2 scoops of ice cream with two toppings and came into $16.10 total. The service was ok! There is free parking outside and also there was tables outside but they werent clean either.

Yogurt America's Cup is seriously one of my favorite spots! The prices are great, and they have SO…read moremany toppings to choose from literally something for everyone. One of the best parts is the free unlimited samples, so you can try flavors before committing. Steve, the owner, is incredibly kind and welcoming, and you can really feel that it's a family-owned business that cares about its customers. The whole vibe is friendly and inviting. Definitely worth checking out come support this awesome local spot!

To be honest with you, I had not heard of America's cup before, so I was a little bit reticent to…read morecheck it out but since it was the closest thing near me I thought why not. Place had a lot of people in it which is always a good sign for frozen yogurt place, so I grabbed a cup and went and checked out my choices. I opted for Georgia, peach and strawberry shortcake, a very good combination. And deciding to be healthy. I threw some blueberries on top. I will say this, they definitely have a lot of toppings so you definitely have so many choices, you definitely want to come back more than one time. Bottom line? Of all the places that I've seen on 17th Street for a great cup of frozen yogurt America's cup definitely has it going on. I would highly recommend this place and I will be back again!

Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop is well-known for its Chocolate Frozen Bananas, Balboa Bars, and hippo…read morecookies. The shop has been a Balboa Island staple since 1960, when it was opened by Joe "Dad" Anderson. According to local lore, a group known as the "Dew Dads" began a tradition in the 1960s of gathering early for coffee and donuts, and that tradition continues today. Some regulars even have their own hooks on the wall for their coffee mugs. The hippo sugar cookies change with the holidays. I visited around Easter, and they had Easter colors. We got a glazed donut for my son, and he loved it. I got a hippo cookie to share; it was a standard sugar cookie, but the little, colorful hippo was adorable. It's a great treat for kids of all ages. We also got a frozen banana covered in chocolate with sprinkles. My son didn't care for it, but I really enjoyed it. I appreciate that Dad's Donuts opens early, allowing visitors to sample their goodies. It felt like a classic mom-and-pop shop, and I could tell many are regulars, as the staff was on a first-name basis with some patrons. Dad's Donuts is definitely a gem on Balboa Island, and their delicious treats and charming, family-friendly atmosphere make it a must-visit.

Dad's Bakery on Balboa Island is such a fun, lively spot !! I absolutely love coming here! It's…read morealways bustling, and you can see why everyone flocks to this place. This time I tried something new, and while the cheesecake and Dubai weren't really my favorite, the original is still my absolute favorite especially with sprinkles on top! Even though I don't have a picture this time, the flavors and the charm of Dad's Bakery always make it worth the visit. If you're on Balboa Island, this is definitely a must stop for sweet treats and a great atmosphere!

I spotted this on Yelp. My daughter spotted it on Tik Tok. Oh YUM!!…read more I ordered their chocolate creation and it was soooooo chocolatey and delicious! We definitely preferred the custard ice cream over the scooped. Will def go back!

Family was in town for a college graduation. Younger niece would not let up on wanting to go to…read moreConfetti until her mother texted to meet up at Confetti. Younger niece always insists on making a visit to Confetti every time she is in town. She was happy to see Ms. Farah and Mr. Linh serving Italian custard and ice to customers when she entered. She enjoyed the extra cake Mr. Linh put on the bottom of her go to order strawberry shortcake. Her father always orders the root beer float with the vanilla custard. A few samples were given of the new flavor to us in limoncello. My family ordered a root beer float, a lychee ice and limoncello small parfait, and a pink grapefruit, mango, lychee, Dole whip, condensed milk small parfait. I had my usual of pineapple creamsicle. It was exactly how I wanted it with plenty of vanilla custard to counter the tartness of the pineapple juice. Daughter and I also ordered a party size of vanilla custard and a party size of blueberry muffin, vanilla custard, and brownie bite layered from lightest flavor to heaviest flavor to restock our freezer. There are no pictures this time as we were enjoying our treats and the company of family as we hung out. We watched as the line grew to being outside the shop between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM on a Sunday night. Farah and Linh worked steadily through the line to service each customer. We have so much joy visiting the shop because you're treated much more than a customer but as friend/family and there is warmth and care in the personal interaction. You could see that a few of the customers come often and are repeat customers.