Very yummy! Gelati is the perfect way to get the best of both worlds--Italian ice and custard…read more Definitely a great dessert option if you're near one! I was a big fan of the mango Italian ice flavor. It was sweet, refreshing, and had a great mango flavor. Love that there's custard at the bottom too!

I know Rita's is a chain and this was my first time trying this after dinner nearby - it was so…read moregood! It's so hard to find a place that can make Italian ice creamy yet smooth. I tried watermelon and the Mermaid flavor (tastes like cotton candy and something that tastes like the color pink). My husband got the recommended 5 layer with cotton candy and cherry. It was all so good especially with the custard. The custard itself is like a soft serve on steroids. I don't like things that are too sweet but this was all just right. You can get the ice by itself or together with the custard. I would recommend trying the ice flavors you would want then getting it with custard, it really elevates the ice. The person helping us was so friendly! Not a lot of shade or tables to enjoy this but luckily this was during the evening on a cool night. I imagine it wouldn't be easy to enjoy this on a hot day. Otherwise, would come back to this location!

Cute ice cream shop in Dana Point!…read more They had 4 vegan/dairy-free options available, 1 coconut milk based, and 3 sorbets. The staff was very friendly and let me take my time deciding what flavor to get. I ended up ordering 1 scoop of the watermelon sorbet, and it was sweet and fresh! Perfect for the end of a beach day. They had both indoor and outdoor dining tables available for customers. Limited parking, but you can walk to it from the beach!

Such a cute shop right on Coast Highway with ample parking in the back…read more All the flavors we tried were delicious! Lavender, cherry chocolate, lemon and watermelon & the 3 scoop cream espresso shake was divine! Would definitely come back here and try the other flavors too!

Samples were available, service was fast, you can have up to 4 flavors in a cup for just $7.20!…read more Highly recommend you give the menu a look before arriving, and have what flavors you'd like to try ready beforehand, as they were busy when I went. Place is a little small, and there's no space to stay there and enjoy the gelato, so I'd recommend having another place in mind to sit and enjoy the nice gelato.

This place never disappoints! My boyfriend and I come here for their amazing Waffle Cone Gelato…read moretreat about once a month--sometimes more! I've only been here a handful of times when there was no line, and that's usually because they had just opened. Otherwise, the line is almost always wrapped around the corner onto PCH--but it is absolutely worth the wait! I'm also really impressed with the staff. They are always on it! I actually time our wait every time we come, and they are incredibly consistent and quick. Even with a long line, our wait has never exceeded 25 minutes. And then there's the smell of those freshly baked waffle cone as you approach are to die for! The portions are generous, the gelato is delicious, and everything is always on point. It's one of those treats that just hits the spot every single time. Definitely worth the wait and easily one of our favorite monthly treats!

I'm absolutely thrilled with the new location--it's wonderful! I love it…read more A big congratulations to Jim Miller--well done, sir! I'm so glad Coffee Importers is still in the harbor. Their California bagels are delicious. This spot offers a fantastic atmosphere and great ambiance, with an extensive menu packed with tons of excellent choices. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. I'll definitely be back and will be happy to spread the word!

We went to Dana Point Baby Beach last July 19,2026 and stopped by Coffee Importers Café nearby. The…read moreinside of the café was nice, but unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best. My friend and I ordered vanilla matcha drinks, but they didn't taste very good. The matcha had a strong, grassy taste, so we decided to order different drinks instead. The second drinks were okay, but nothing special. Unfortunately, the customer service was the biggest disappointment. My friend came back and asked for five paper plates. Since she is deaf, she was trying to communicate with the male employee by texting on her phone. Instead of being patient and understanding, he gave her an attitude and seemed upset with her. At one point, he yelled, "Just one paper plate!" We were very disappointed by the way she was treated, especially when she was simply trying to communicate. We hope the café can do better when it comes to treating all customers with kindness, patience, and respect. Because of this experience, we unfortunately won't be coming back.

I've been here a few times before and had great experiences, but this last time really made me…read morequestion if it's worth the calories & money. Asked for the s'mores ice cream bar, but they made a cup instead (decided just to go with it versus waiting for a new one). The marshmallow fluff & graham crackers were all at the bottom of the cup, just a little chocolate and graham crumbs on top-- so basically felt like a "plain" soft serve cup while eating majority of it. Then the fluff had frozen at the bottom and wasn't "toasted" like the pictures advertised. Overall disappointing experience this time around but maybe that flavor combo just isn't meant to be in a cup. Soft serve flavor is okay, but I would recommend the bars or bananas over the cups!

Super delicious! We swung by on Father's Day after lunch and they did not disappoint. Coffee…read moregrounds and caramel sounded interesting and turned out to be instant coffee. Not too bitter and the caramel added a nice twist. 100% recommend sharing between 2 people are a big meal - they only serve one size and it is a lot!

My mom and I visited San Juan Capistrano recently and we decided to get gelato before boarding the…read moretrain. The staff are so welcoming and kind. You can truly feel their genuineness. That was the first thing, secondly there is something for everyone. Gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries and even sandwiches. The you f man who waited on me made good conversation with me and also mentioned telnet owned a clothing store next door. There are some cute little bistro tables inside and nice coffee shop decor. What I loved most is I noticed the music was faith based. And the I realized the shop is named 3:16 Bakery Shop, for the scripture passage John 3:16. It was a calm and uplifting environment. It's conveniently located near the train station. I loved my peanut butter gelato

Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.

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.

I've walked by this spot a lot in the past and finally tried it. The line was quite long so if you…read moreare looking for a short line, I recommend heading there close to opening. The location only has two tables outside so it's best for a pick up situation rather than a sit down. The ice cream itself wasn't that impressive for the price. The quality of the ice cream matches that of costco (which is drastically cheaper!). This spot is good if you want a sweet treat in the heat. Definitely worth trying once but not sure I'd go again.

I had a completely unacceptable experience at La Michoacana Premium tonight (between 6:30-7:30pm),…read moreand it raises serious concerns about both customer service and basic food safety. The drink I ordered was made incorrectly and did not match what was advertised (they added chamoy throughout the drink instead of just on the rim). I politely brought it to their attention and even asked if I should throw the drink away or leave it on the counter -- I was told to leave it there, which I did. They remade the drink, but then attempted to charge me AGAIN for the corrected version, despite the mistake being entirely on their end. At that point, I declined and said I didn't want it anymore. What happened next was beyond unacceptable -- the employee gave BOTH drinks to the next customer, including the one I had already drank from. That is a blatant health and sanitation violation. There is no scenario where a used drink should ever be re-served to another customer. This goes far beyond a simple mistake. Between trying to double charge and re-serving a contaminated drink, this reflects extremely poor training, lack of oversight, and disregard for basic hygiene standards. I will not be returning, and I strongly question how this location handles food safety behind the counter. Management needs to address this immediately.

A super clean and spacious spot to enjoy a snack with friends. We ordered a banana split and a…read moremangoneada. We asked for extra tajin and got some. Nice outdoor seating for a good sized group. I'd come back for some more banana split. The ice cream selection was exceptional because the flavor concepts are delicious... and you can't get them anywhere else.

We were really impressed by the service and freshness of the food here. We ordered the seaweed…read moresalad, chicken karaage, chicken teriyaki bowl, and salmon bowl. All were delicious with generous portions. The prices were reasonable. Great value for the money and location. Inside the restaurant contained nice decoration, comfortable seating, and appropriate lighting. uplifting music was playing.

Excellent sushi - Excellent Srervice - Japanese Ambiance I…read morewill definitely return - Tried the Baked Langostino roll and the Ceviche roll at the suggestion of staff. Both were delicious Ella my server took very good care of me too!!