Brown Dog Gelato

We are SO glad we stopped by La Fuente! We asked around where we could find homemade ice cream and…read morethis is where we were sent. We all got various ice creams. I got a mixture of strawberry and coconut. They were both delicious, but if you like coconut, you have to order it here, because you won't find homemade coconut ice cream like this again. It's so creamy and natural tasting! The cones are delicious as well. That is a treat in itself! The workers were super friendly and the service was quick. You're surrounded by fresh fruit, so the ambiance IS natural. They also have outdoor seating which is nice. If you're an ice cream lover, this stop is for YOU!

Got a smoothie with every available fruit and honey and it's amazing! Service was very quick and…read morethe prices are reasonable. It's a cute little spot that offers ice cream too. I'm about to down this smoothie and get another one again!

Licuados con todo y miel

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Vitulia

5.0(2 reviews)

16.0 km

This place needs to be on the map bc they have the most interesting flavors for ice cream. They…read moreeven have fresh elotes in a cup! Yay!

Fresh made ice cream and waffle cones! So tasty very creamy made on site. Prices are very…read morereasonable. I haven't tried the crepes but they smelled very good.

Choices, choices

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Alpine Chill

4.4(81 reviews)

67.5 km•Palo Verde

Wonderful! My family loves this place! All time classic! A wide variety of flavors. Really good…read moreself serve service! There's good seating indoor and outdoor! The ambience is very welcoming and friendly! If you're looking for good frozen yogurt, consider trying alpine chill! Highly recommended! One of my family's favorite frozen treat places!

The store was VERY clean, which I really appreciated. The staff was friendly, although I didn't see…read moreanyone until I was ready to check out. I liked that they have a few flavors of boba; I've never seen that before. The only "issue," if you could call it that, was that there was only one flavor (strawberry) available, which was "no sugar added." Other places had at least two, like chocolate, where it might be most often the preference. Regardless, I'll most likely come back knowing I have at least one option.

Frozen yogurt was delicious.

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Alpine Chili Frozen Yogurt.

Bobboi Natural Gelato

4.8(2.7k reviews)

71.8 km•La Jolla

Some of the best gelato I've ever had. Incredible flavors. I especially liked trying the…read morestracciatella, salted caramel, and moka. Ended up getting an Affogato w/ stracciatella and salted caramel and it was delicious. Friendly staff and great service in a cute shop

Bobboi Natural Gelato is hands down one of my favorite places to get gelato in San Diego. The…read morepistachio flavor is amazing--it tastes rich, creamy, and made with real pistachios instead of having that artificial almond-like flavor that some places have. My favorite combination is the pistachio with the coffee gelato. The two flavors complement each other perfectly and are a must-try if you're deciding between flavors. One thing that always makes me smile is that the gelato is stored in the classic stainless steel cylinder containers instead of being piled high in display cases. Maybe it's just me, but I always feel like that's a sign the gelato is going to be extra fresh and high quality The service was also great. Even when there was a line, everything moved quickly, and the staff were friendly and happy to offer recommendations if you weren't sure what to order. If you're in San Diego and craving authentic, creamy gelato, Bobboi is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be coming back for that pistachio and coffee combo again.

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4.5(111 reviews)

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Looking for a late night sweet treat? Luckily Van Leeuwen is one of the few places open past 9 PM…read moreat the mall. They have such unique flavors and allow you to sample as many as you like. I decided to get the strawberry matcha latte. Nice flavor and creamy consistency. For a single scoop at $7.95, it is quite pricey, especially for the size of the scoop (as I've been to places that have been more generous in portion). However, I would say it is worth it if you are trying some of their special flavors, as you may not find those that easily at other ice cream shops.

The guy at the front has terrible service. 1: not…read morewelcoming. 2: show bad altitude 3: rude Ice cream was ok.

60.7 km•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

Strawberry & Dulce de leche caramel truffle

Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb was absolutely delicious

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All gone! LOL

An’s Electronics Repair

4.8(301 reviews)

Dying in the heat a few weekends ago so a friend and I decided on some ice cream to cool down…read more Having been to An's Dry Cleaning, we decided to check out this spot in OB. Starting with parking .... whether you know OB or not, just be patient and be ready to do laps until you luck out and find a spot. OB is one of those areas where I miss driving my roadster as that thing could fit anywhere. Found a spot and I don't know what the restrictions were if any - but it was on main drag of shops, kiddie corner from An's. Speaking of luck, we arrived, walked in and waited in line. Two parties before us but if you don't already know. An's will give you a sampling of their selection so it can take time with everyone getting their free samples. I only tried three because I just wanted to know what would pair with the one flavor I had already decided on. Anyway ... A few spots to sit indoors, and a few tables outside. Remember ... heat. but again, we lucked out and found a spot inside where we could stay cooler and enjoy our cold treat. While doing that, I was checking out all the baskets of electronics accessories and parts that reminded me of back when I first started out in IT. Brought back some memories, especially the Atari game console. I really do like An's ice cream and their ideas of how to design their shops. There's one more location I'll have to visit so I can say I've been to them all.

So unique! I'm glad I came here…read more I've never seen nor would expect an electronics repair shop to also sell gelato. It's easy to miss. After my visit, I ran into someone who thought they were in line for An's but actually in a line for poke lol The shop is very small. You go out the way you come in, so it feels like a tight squeeze. It's tight because it is also a repair shop during other hours of the day/week. The seasonal flavors are available on a chalkboard. They change the flavors regularly, so if you're local, you can look forward to new flavors every few weeks. They're very creative with their flavors and I love the display here. Each item on the menu is also displayed on a monitor. Very much worth a try and it makes me curious how the other branches are designed.

Halloween Decor still haunts

Purple Foulard

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Power Supply - cold brew coffee from OB beans plus coconut nips

Froyo Cafe

3.3(24 reviews)

69.6 km

Me and my daughter wanted some dessert from here. My daughter got two scoops of chocolate chip…read morecookie dough in a waffle cone. Pretty big for a waffle cone and ice cream. I didn't want ice cream so I got a 20 ounce caramel iced latte. This was pretty good. The flavor was on point. The lady taking our order was nice. I was craving something to drink and the latte was perfect. My daughter gave me a thumbs up on her chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. She really enjoyed her ice cream. She was a happy camper. There's seating outside and we managed to find shade cause it was hot. There was a nice breeze and I can actually stand the dry heat rather than humid and hot. My friends have said it's been hot for the past few weeks. They also sell frozen yogurt other than ice cream and iced coffee, etc. They also sell trinkets inside. It's a really cute store.

Came back in again because a friend wanted to try it, still awful service. Don't recommend…read more Unsanitary and unfriendly workers.

Rocky Mountain chocolates

Ice cream too~!

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Great Prices~!

Campo "Green" Store

4.7(9 reviews)

60.7 km

They have everything you need to start your hike, fuel cans, food, water etc. The bus will stop…read moreright in front of the store so it's very convenient.

When you walk into The Green Store it's like walking into your favorite Aunt and Uncles house. Or…read morebetter yet, like Grandmas house. They have pretty much EVERYTHING you need, or if they don't, let them know and they'll make sure to have it on the next delivery truck. The meat quality is great at the deli, the handmade boar's head sandwiches are delicious and the customer service is so tasteful! 10 out of 10 times if I need something at the store I'm going to The Green Store. =)

Hiker heaven 2

Frontal view

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Hiker heaven 3

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

3.4(20 reviews)

58.1 km•Rolando

Starting off with the positives - it's at a really great location, right in the heart of the…read morecollege campus. My favorito flavor is the Chocoholic Chunk and I got a small scoop but they were very generous with the amount for a small scoop. Service was quick, no crazy lines for a Saturday late evening. Now for the not so great things - parking is really annoying, trust the other reviews about terrible parking. Like any other Handel's location I've been to, there's no seating, you pick and go kinda system. In general the only reason that would stop me from coming here is the parking situation

Knot your average Dough is a new flavor and it's a banger. It reminded me of the sundae at the…read moreGolden Horseshoe at Disneyland, which is always a win. Instead of getting 2x cones, my wife and I ordered a medium and an extra bowl to split it. We saved $4 doing this. The ice cream though was delicious and the service fast. Big fan of the experience and I plan to be back during the summer when it really heats up.

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Small ice cream size

Baja Produce

5.0(3 reviews)

0.3 km

Organic delicious food? Yes! Right here at Gavi! The food is unbelievable and the service is 5…read morestar. If you want fresh vegetables, check out the organic market. Great coffee in the morning too! There isn't a place in the area that compares! Surfers delight. Hidden gem!

This is an amazing restaurant just a few blocks from Las Gaviotas. Not only is it a restaurant with…read moreorganic produce. They have an expresso/coffee area, local cheeses, gift shop, local wines and excellent service. They have breakfast and lunch and close at 5:30. Jorge and his mom & dad have 3 stores/restaurants in the area. Food is exceptional and you will leave with a doggie bag. I ordered an Arnold Palmer (1/2 tea 1/2 lemonade) they brew their own tea and I watched as our server walked by with organic lemons to make the lemonade fresh squeezed. Then she asked if I wanted sugar , stevia or organic honey as a sweetener. Oh yes Jorge's soups are amazing. We had cream of asparagus and clam chowder in a sour dough bowl. We also ordered salads and had to take home half of them they were so big. I ordered the tuna sandwich and it was out of this world. Fresh caught Chunk tuna out of Ensenada on sourdough bread. You guys have to check this place out. Say hi to Jorge and enjoy the food

Jorge (George) manager owner and amazing chef at Baja Produce. We had lunch with Jorge today and the food and service is exceptional

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Lily L.

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8 years ago

Great addition to the area! Gelato is fresh and authentic. And half the price of gelato in San Diego!Delicious. Patio is nice place to hang out. Next door to Ollie's Pizza. read more

Michelle W.

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7 years ago

So so glad we stopped in. The gelato was so smooth and absolutely delicious! We will be back!

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