As a self-proclaimed ice cream lover, I'm always on the hunt for unique local spots, and Orange…read moreCounty Creamery did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuinely friendly staff who were patient, welcoming, and happy to let us sample flavors before deciding. Great customer service always makes a difference, and they definitely delivered. What really sets this place apart is their commitment to quality. Their handcrafted ice cream is made with grass-fed dairy, and they also offer delicious fruit sorbets and plant-based flavors made with non-dairy alternatives. I appreciate that they have something for everyone without compromising on taste. Every flavor we tried was rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful. You can tell they use quality ingredients because nothing tasted overly sweet or artificial. Their coffee was equally impressive and paired perfectly with the ice cream. It's always a pleasure supporting local businesses that take pride in what they serve. Whether you're craving a classic scoop, looking for dairy-free options, or just want to enjoy a great cup of coffee, Orange County Creamery is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be back to try more flavors. Highly recommended!

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!

I came here on a Thursday evening and it was about 20 min line to order. I got a variety of gelato…read morewhich included pistachio, strawberry, cherry, and s'mores. This is easily the best gelato I have had. Definitely worth the wait! Super flavorful with various flavors to choose from! Food(50%): 9.6 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.7/10

I've been here five times and my dad extremely dislikes sweet ice cream and he loves this place!…read moreThe customer service is wonderful they are very patient yet efficient. If you see a long line don't worry, I timed it from starting outside the hallway and took 20 minutes. There is no indoor seating but the inside is nice and keeps the line moving one way in and one way out. I have not tried any of the sorbets but I loved their seasonal Dubai chocolate flavor please bring it back!!

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!

Editing my review based on the owner saying that they made the guy leave. I hope that's true and…read morethat this kind of behavior is not tolerated in the future. I'll be back to Coffee Importers soon--it's a great place in DP for a morning coffee and pastry and hopefully the "regulars" don't ruin it for everyone else. Original review: I want to love this place and it bums me out to have to write this, but this is one of the least welcoming places in DP. Not because the staff is rude. But because they allow this clique of regulars to take over the outside patio and harass people who aren't in their group. I've watched it happen a few times now, but today was the worst. A woman with a little kid sat down at an unoccupied table and started having their food. A couple of minutes later an older gentleman walked up and began verbally accosting her, getting in her space and demanding that she leave because he's been coming here for 35 years and this is his table. He kept accosting her until she was crying and took her child and moved tables. A few people tried to comfort this poor woman and her little kid. This guy was 1000% in the wrong. But staff didn't do anything. Instead, they walked up to the guy, said hi to him (of course, in a first name basis) and were friendly as anything. But not a word to the woman crying and trying to distract her toddler. Gross. It's not just this one guy either. There are at least a dozen of these "regulars" and Coffee Importers doesn't appear to do anything to stop them from harassing people, and actually seems to be fostering this environment.

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!

South Swell was interesting. Just a simple variation of…read moreadd-ins to soft serve ice cream we got two different creations. One was a Heath bar mix called the Englishman and the Castaway one had toasted coconut. Both were good, but I felt like the soft serve overwhelmed the lack of toppings. For the calories, I wouldn't do it again

Chiara and Sean were increfibly helpful and kind when we visited the shop this weekend. They helped…read moreus quickly and Chiara spoke spanish to my mom which made the experience even more enjoyable for her.

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

Best gelato place in Orange County in my opinion…read more The highlight is their unique rotating flavors. I highly recommend choosing something from the rotating selection (bottom row) since it's where you'll find truly unique flavors. Where else would you have marzipan, almond, and pandan in gelato form?

Gelato is really good! But customer service was very poor. Just left. It was one young man and two…read moreyoung women working. I understand teenagers/young adults will be the way they are, but they didn't even greet us, didn't ask if we need help with anything, and didn't try to gauge what we might want. Instead one of the girls was singing along and dancing to a Justin Bieber song playing, she was wearing an ice cream cone sweater, then when we were ready to order the service shifted to the young man. It was confusing to know who to talk to. Then another couple came in and the same girl singing to the song seemed to be very helpful by greeting them and providing guidance. It really rubbed me the wrong way because I saw a shift in customer service. Again, I understand that young adults are probably not taking their job seriously. It didn't feel good seeing other people experience different customer service . That happen twice when another couple came in while we sat inside to eat. Would come back for the gelato.

We have been the San Clemente location but first time at this location. Usually there is a long…read morewait so be prepared but they do go fast. We ordered soft serve swirl dipped with caramel drizzle and butterfinger and a frozen banana dipped in chocolate topped with Oreos. We enjoyed them both and worth the wait. There's no seating inside, it's very small but they have a couple seats outside.

SO GOOD!! There was a line out the door at 8 PM on a Sunday but the line moves super fast and the…read moresoft serve was definitely worth the wait. The store is super cute and perfect for photos too! We got the Englishman (caramel and toffee) and the sweet and salty (caramel and pretzels) with one dipped in chocolate and one without. Omg I ascended when I took a bite. The soft serve is so creamy and not too sweet or heavy which is perfect. It looks like a lot of soft serve but we ate it all so fast because it was just that good. The only critique is that the toppings are only on the outside of the ice cream so the middle doesn't have any toppings but honestly I don't mind it since the soft serve is so good. Ratings The Englishman: 5/5 The Sweet and Salty: 5/5

This is my favorite spot for traditional Mexican ice cream and desserts. They have all my favorites…read more-- raspados, biónicos, and fresas con crema -- but the real stars are the paletas. You can truly taste the difference because they're made with fresh fruit instead of mixes. The flavors are refreshing, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. I'm so happy we have a place like this nearby. Highly recommend stopping by if you want authentic, delicious treats.

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.