We stopped in for a little treat after a quick visit to the beach. They have so many flavors!!…read moreThis month the theme was something along the lines of "sea mythology" (think mermaids, kraken, sea witches, etc.) so they had probably around 6 flavors with clever names to fit the theme. Besides that, they had all the standard gelato flavors, plus a ton more unique ones! I was tempted to try so many of them (even though I'm that person that always just orders chocolate chip or hazelnut anyway). My daughter picked taro and the "sea witch" flavor, which was purple sweet potato and squid ink caramel. She got to sample both of them before deciding since I wasn't sure if she would like those flavors, but she did! And even though she mainly picked them because they were purple, they actually complimented each other well since they were both sweet root vegetables haha. This place offered 4 different sizes (kid, small, medium and large). Even the kid size was a bit much for my 4 year old daughter, but it's probably the right size for like a 10 year old... Naturally I helped her finish it! The gelato was delicious and I loved the uniqueness of both of these flavors! The visual aesthetic was fabulous, too. Our server was very kind and patient as my daughter decided what she wanted. We sat in the store for a few minutes as we ate before we headed back to our parking meter. There were around 4 small tables with a couple chairs each for sitting. It seems like enough since most people probably grab n go since there's so much window shopping to do in this area. In summary, we loved this gelato shop and can't wait to see what future seasonal flavors they have!

We stopped in today late afternoon. The gelato tasted alright. I liked the chocolate chocolate chip…read moreand the Oreo flavor well enough, but the birthday cake flavor has a weird aftertaste to it. That said, the service was terrible. Really unfriendly woman behind the counter who acted as though taking my order was a huge inconvenience. I made a point to be friendly regardless and say plenty of "thank yous," but she just had a nasty expression on her face.

What if we took a perfectly reasonable ice cream dessert and made it completely fucking…read moreirresponsible? What if doe I came for ice cream. I left questioning whether I have the self-control of a functioning adult. South Swell is the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "I'll just get a little ice cream," and five minutes later you're staring at a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-drizzled architectural project wondering how your life got here. I ordered the chocolate ice cream bar, and my girlfriend went with vanilla soft serve, peanuts, and an Oreo cookie situation underneath it. Both were ridiculously good. Her dessert in particular looked like someone took a vanilla soft serve, dropped it into a construction zone, and then said, "Yeah. More peanuts." And the chocolate bar? Absolutely filthy in the best possible way. Chocolate, crunchy, creamy, peanut-buttery. basically every part of my brain responsible for making rational decisions just clocked out. I think I fucked up by not getting the bon fire or bomb fire. Whatever the fuck it's called. There was a pretty long line, so I'm not going to pretend we walked right in and were immediately handed dessert by the gods. We waited. But honestly? Worth it. It was worth it. Cus sometimes you have to be a worthless piece of shit waiting in a 30-40 minute line at 9 pm. For some soft serve. Because there's something about getting ice cream in Laguna Beach, walking around afterward, and realizing you just consumed enough sugar to potentially see through time that makes the whole experience work. I have diabetes now. Type 2. South Swell isn't trying to be some precious, overly sophisticated dessert destination. It's fun, indulgent, messy, nostalgic, and unapologetically excessive. Exactly what an ice cream shop should be. Would I wait in that line again? Unfortunately, yes. Maybe some day. Would I pretend I'm only getting one thing next time? Also yes. Am I fat piece of shit big back ? Yes. Yes. I am. Would that be a lie? No. I'm a big back. I'm obese. I have issues. 5/5. South Swell has my money, my dignity, and probably another 1800 calories waiting for me next weekend. God bless America. Don't go to Laguna beach though. Stay home. Stay out. I don't want to wait 45 minutes next time.

The Hunt to find the best ice cream after a beach day continues…read more.. Sunday evening 7ish pm about a 20 min line (not a fan for lines) You get the option for soft serve Vanilla, ice cream bar or frozen banana. we decided on three ice cream bars. Once we got to the counter everything looked pretty standard, familiar. We got a sprinkles bar, butterfinger bar and strawberry shortcake bar. Nothing impressive, basic vanilla w a topping. I suppose I was expecting some more exciting ice cream flavors, combos. If you like straight forward basic ice cream this is your place. otherwise you'll be a little disappointed. The place is small, no indoor seats, two outdoor wobbling tables, each w wobbling umbrellas but they look cute. Staff too busy chatting to suggest anything. $7.50 per bar, It was ok. Likely won't go out of my way to look for parking or stand in line. But it's always fun to try new places.

I have been her many times but somehow never wrote a review. How did I miss that !!!…read moreLast night after dinner we came here to get ice cream around 9:20pm. The line was long as always but it moved pretty fast. Customer service is great here. They have many ice cream flavors. It's rich and delicious. They also have banana splits, hot fudge, soft serve and more. So much to choose from. The ambiance is fun right near the beach. Outside tables to sit and enjoy your ice cream or take it to the beach. The price is on the higher side cause it's a busy touristy area. It's worth the $$ if you are craving ice cream.

We came to Chantilly Ice Cream because the other famous spot in the area had a ridiculously long…read moreline, and this one did not. The visit felt easy and relaxed, with no waiting and a chance to try something new. The shop itself was clean and inviting, and the staff was absolutely lovely. Their friendliness and attentiveness made the experience more enjoyable and added a personal touch that made us feel welcome right away. That said, the ice cream did not quite match the price. It was tasty enough, but it did not feel worth the cost, and I left thinking I probably would not return for the ice cream alone. If you want to spend a little extra to enjoy kind service and avoid long lines, it is fine, but it was not memorable enough to make a repeat visit. The staff was the highlight and made the experience better than expected.

Oh I was really impressed with this place. My son took me to visit one time and they had lots of…read moreflavors! it was a great looking place, it was tasty and I definitely would be back. Long lines usually mean something is worth having.

I was so excited to try this place but unfortunately it was not good. The do not have soft-serve…read morewhich was the reason why we came here in the first place. We settled for a bubble cone with strawberry ice cream. The cone was almost raw with mochi-like texture but not in a good way and the ice cream had an off putting aftertaste. All went in the trash as it was inedible. The red flag should've been the menu as it includes calamari and garlic fries. Leason learned.

I dined on the patio with my friend to enjoy the beautiful view. Our server Rett was punctual, and…read morehe made us the best drinks. Rett made me want to come back, and I definitely will this summer !

The experience was amazing! Food and view made everything so special for our anniversary. Our…read moreserver Gabriel was friendly and professional. He even surprised ours with an anniversary dessert. Will be back again.

Came to Newport for a family vacay and was looking for nearby options for the wife and I to escape…read morefor dinner. We showed up at 9:30, and the owner and servers were so nice and understanding. We never felt rushed or pressured to order quickly. I got the spicy chicken sandwich after seeing previous reviews, and my wife got the Lagunaian wedge and Mac & cheese. Everything was exceptional. I love blue cheese, but am not the biggest fan of fried chicken with cheese on it. This combo flipped me on my head, so delicious with the blue cheese slaw. The Mac & cheese was almost like a hybrid of a baked Mac and a gooier stovetop style Mac, and the six cheese blend added a lot of depth of flavor. We have already agreed that we will be back at least once more while we're down here for the chicken sandwich again.

The interior was very classy and good for a date setting. It's in the second floor with some street…read moreviews. There's a dining section and a bar section. The service was average speed. We got our food in about 10 min or so. I got the mushroom burger which was great. The patty was medium done and very juicy. The salmon dish was not bad, but the vegetables didn't taste as good. There's parking below the restaurant and you can validate. Big plus!

Had a rough week and something sweet seemed to be the answer.. never tried this sort of ice cream…read morebefore and the flavors sounded amazing so we gave it a try... Highly recommend trying this place! Service is fantastic.. the shop is spotless and clean.. light and bright. Don't miss ordering churros to share with your desert. The little cup with 2 flavors is plenty but if you have a hearty appetite you can go bigger. Less sugar and more flavorful than any other places we have tried.

While driving in the area, I consulted Yelp, which brought us here. Service was impressively…read morewelcoming and friendly; she'd offered for us to sample flavors, if we desired, and appreciatively named their popular flavors. We each ordered a Small (single flavor), $6.95: - Dulce de Leche - Pampas Chocolate Both flavors were satisfyingly delicious. In comparison to our recent experiences at other ice cream shops, we found these portions rather small, especially for the cost. Fun-&-tasty find, and glad to have experienced it!

My family and I went for the first time, and wow we were blown away! I loved the level of sweetness…read morein their flavors and more importantly the texture of their ice. We are from Hawaii and I've tried every shave ice place in Orange County, Sno 2 Go is the closest to authentic! Thank you also to the staff for being so helpful on choosing flavors :) Also their drive thru is super convenient!

Really disappointing experience. I waited over 10 minutes in the drive-thru while multiple people…read morewho walked up to the other window were assisted first. There was no communication -- I was just left waiting and repeatedly pushed off. I stayed patient, but when I asked if there was any way to compensate for the long wait, the staff laughed. That response alone made the experience worse and felt very unprofessional. I understand places can be understaffed, but customers shouldn't be ignored or made to feel like their time doesn't matter. Service and organization here need serious improvement.