Bruster&#x27;s Real Ice Cream

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9 years ago

I never thought I would be won over so easily by this ice cream palace. After all, I grew with Dairy Queen and as far as ice cream goes it seems like the newest and trend of the month comes around all the time. But Bruster's is different. It's a Friday night football game. It's an excuse to drive to the ocean and chill. It's sunset on the monkey bars. It just feels nostalgic and has no nonsense. The ice cream is delicious, the prices work for the amount you get, and the staff are friendly. Though when there's a crowd it can get busy once you taste it you understand why. If you're looking for a great ice cream treat without having to deal with trend followers or people taking pictures of their ice cream everywhere you look Bruster's is where it's at. read more

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Tracy E.

9 years ago

The ice cream tasted great, but the size of the scoop was SOOOO small! I'd be willing to try again, but if the scoop is small again the second time I am going to say something. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - This was the size of one scoop after I had taken two small bites. Seems too small for the price. Anyone else have this problem? :( - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Orange, California

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Sue C.

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8 years ago

I love the ice cream here. They are rich and creamy and tasty. My favorite is Expresso Yourself: Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream with chocolate flakes and crunchy pie crust pieces. The Cookie Craze is good too (blue vanilla ice cream with oreo, crushed sugar cookies and cookie dough). Parking is easy - same lot as Island but with some reserved spots for this place. read more

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Samantha V.

4 years ago

This ice cream place is the best. Better than any ice cream place I have been to. I like the variety of selections you can choose from. I went with my dog and he enjoyed a pup sundae. The people there always help us pick the best ice cream for us. Overall you should go. . Thank you Brusters read more

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Evelyn C.

4 years ago

We went to this location because they told us they had Oreo ice cream cakes left, so we reserved one for a friend's birthday. Everything was fine until the ice cream cake was served. Instead of it being an Oreo cake, it had more like 2" of white ice cream and little to no Oreo cookies mixed in the ice cream. Either they ran out of Oreo ice cream and just used vanilla or they just did not mix much cookies in the ice cream per another reviewer's comment. If we knew this was going to happen we would have just driven to DQ or Baskin Robbin's. Instead we drove 30mins trying to get something special that turned out to be an embarrassment. read more

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Sam J.

5 years ago

Friendly staff, good choices in ice cream flavors and the kids get free mini cones with a face on it. The mini cone with a face is what got me....and my kid. Thanks Bruster's! read more

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Jeanie S.

6 years ago

Good classic choices of ice cream and lots of toppings! They also have free doggy sundaes! Presentation was a little cluttered but overall good quality :) read more

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Christina G.

8 years ago

Best ice cream ever!! Handmade daily! Tastes amazing, so smooth and creamy. The owners are great. You can taste test all you want. read more

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Peter N.

8 years ago

First time here, homemade ice cream with some really good, unusual flavor combinations and lots of variety. The waffle cone tasted like nilla vanilla wafers! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Lynne had mint chocolate chip, black raspberry and Oreo. Mine was almond, chocolate coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Orange, California

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Andrea C.

9 years ago

WOW! Talk about a hole in the wall. I drove past it twice before I found it. This is a walk up ice cream store with very little seating outdoors. But you don't go for the ambiance, you go for the amazing, homemade ice cream treats! My daughter had mint chocolate chip, I had Graham Central Station, and my son had a Pumpkin shake. WOW! The flavors were amazing. Definitely worth the drive if you are craving real ice cream treats. read more

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Tommy Y.

8 years ago

We walked up to the window just as they were about to close for the day but once they saw us, they were more than happy to help us with our ice cream addiction. Service was great! Lots of smiles all around. Ice cream was delicious. It was a cold evening, but I rather like cold things when it's cold and hot things when it's hot. I'm weird like that. Mr. Bruster, we will be back for more. read more

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Jen T.

6 years ago

Love it here!!! They have the freshest new flavors that are amazing!! Free cones for the little ones. Really great people a d service!! Definitely need to go here! Hardest part is choosing a flavor. Best ice cream read more

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Chris M.

6 years ago

Great selection and always friendly staff. Love that they give kids a free scoop anytime they visit as long as under the height requirement.

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Teri Z.

8 years ago

This is the best ice cream ever and I've been around a very long time. Maybe I like it so much because, it makes me feel like I'm four years old! Every time I think I've tasted the best flavor, they come up with a new one. But, I have to say I'm waiting for October so I can have the Apple Pie Ice Cream that was the first one I tasted. If there's a long line it's Worth the wait. It's surprising how fast It's your turn or is it because you just keep changing your mind about which ice cream you want LOL. P.S. The staff is very nice! read more

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Dana W.

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7 years ago

Just had a quick layover so I decided to venture out in search of my favorite thing: ice cream! I've had fresh ice cream from Sydney to Rome, Minneapolis to New York, Bogota to Toronto and Buster's is up there as one of the best! A super friendly staff member(with awesome taste in music) served up a delicious cup of goodness. I got the peanut butter cup sundae with peanut butter parfait and oreo. It was loaded with quality toppings and a perfect balance of ice cream and toppings. I found ribbons of peanut butter and huge chunks of oreos in every bite. Do yourself a favor and stop reading this review and go get some Bruster's! read more

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Veronika L.

6 years ago

We drove over 20 miles to try this ice cream because someone from KTLA said it was good. Based on the positive yelp reviews we decided to take a drive and try for ourselves. I ordered carmel sea salt and I was disappointed. Although the ice cream was creamy the flavor was underwhelming. My husband tried their mint n chip and this flavor was ok, reminded me of Thrify ice cream. My stepdaughter ordered strawberry and grand central station, she also thought the flavors were bland, nothing special. We will not be returning as it's out of the way and the flavors were not worth the long drive. Our gold standard remains with McConnell's Ice Cream. We have yet to try better ice cream than McConnells. Our search continues.... read more

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Yaron G.

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9 years ago

To say this is an ice cream shop is an understatement. I was very lucky and fortunate to be able to taste the amazing flavors that Brusters has to offer. A very tough decision to make are my favorite and even narrowing it down two three favourites. Amazing service fast and efficient always starts and ends with a smile. The place is clean and spotless and I am definitely going back. Highly recommended if you go ones you will be hooked! read more

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Youwish Y.

8 years ago

Got the chocolate mudslide, large. Could hardly find oreo in it at all. Looks nothing like the poster outside. :-(

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Cory B.

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6 years ago

Bruster's never disappoints! Their ice cream is creamy , flavorful, and fairly priced! I tried a new flavor this week, "raspberry wedding cake" and it was amazing! Their salted caramel is also a fan favorite. I love to swing by anytime I have the opportunity! Highly recommended. read more

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Megan B.

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6 years ago

Amazing. This ice cream just satisfies your soul. I'm a bit of an ice cream lover, and a snob. But this is by far one of my favorite places to go to. They ice cream and service never disappoint. They have winch amazing flavors, and they always want you to try, even encourage you to try the ice cream. They want to make sure you leave there happy with what you got. They succeed 100% every time I've been here. read more

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Dee K.

5 years ago

This ice cream is great! I ordered for delivery and it came quickly, even though it was shortly before closing time. The Bruster's employee even called me to confirm because one of the flavors had just run out. I appreciated the consideration. She was very polite also. read more

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Sage M.

6 years ago

The double chocolate chunk is very good! The price is good for three scoops. The only bad thing about this place is that the cashier uses the same gloves that handles money to scoop the ice cream. The customers before us paid cash and she did not change her gloves when handling their order or mine. The ice cream was good but did not eat the cone due to gloves touching the cone side. Please make sure to change gloves when handling food or wash your hands at least. read more

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Monica B.

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9 years ago

A must come location. Ice cream is amazing! It is creamy, yummy, and they have amazing decadent flavors that melt in your mouth. These flavors are ingrained into your brain... once you taste it you will want to come back! You must come their ice cream is so fresh homemade! They also have amazing customer service, you can taste all the flavors busy warning it will be hard to make your decision! you will not regret it! So pick up your keys, get in the car and come to Brusters real ice cream. read more

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Ish P.

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7 years ago

Great service and very hospitable. Wanted to try the cotton candy randomly and had to comment on how delicious it was.

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Kurtis B.

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7 years ago

A family favorite of ours. Ice cream is always top notch as well as the customer service and prices are good.

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Krista P.

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9 years ago

We used a BOGO coupon for the waffle cone and wow - the regular size is 3 scoops!! Each flavor sounds so delicious it was hard choosing. I settled for the monthly features of pumpkin pie and cinnamon bun - which were amazing. My husband is a chocolate fan and I loved their options there too. You get to sample ahead which is nice too. And service was friendly and welcoming. We definitely will be coming back. read more

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James C.

8 years ago

One of the best ice cream I've had, my favorite is the Graham Central Station with Black Raspberry. The owner (Heather) is very polite and friendly. Deffintly recommend this place if you're looking for a quality with great variety ice cream. read more

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Carla B.

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We've been coming here since the grand opening last year and I've got to say, the service and the Ice cream are consistently excellent. We were there last week and we were helped by Alyssia. She is super sweet and friendly. She is happy to answer any questions, provide you a sample, and give recommendations of her favorite flavors. I think she is also one of the ice cream makers. It is employees like her that keep us coming back for more! If you haven't tried Bruster's yet, you are missing out. What are you waiting for?! Get over there ASAP! read more

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William L.

7 years ago

My wife and I were in the area shopping for a SUV, and we stumbled upon Bruster's. We weren't sure what we wanted to order, but the customer service here was phenomenal. We were able to try out as many of the flavors as we wanted. The flavor we enjoyed the most was the key lime pie. The ice cream even had pie crust mixed in the batch. It was delicious. I would highly recommend stopping by and we will definitely be back! Go ice cream and go Bruster's of Orange! read more

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Andrea M.

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7 years ago

Literally the best ice cream I've ever had! I came here on a whim and was so pleasantly surprised. So many unique flavors and decided to try the graham central station and the buttery one (forgot official name). I was sold on those flavors and how creamer and rich they were. They were freshly made just minutes before I arrived and tantalized my tastebuds in a beautiful way. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Dan J.

7 years ago

I came, after a long, tiring trip from my house. I saw this place after eating all you can eat fries at Islands. My friends and I decided we should try this place. What really caught the eye was the pies. I got the hot fudge sundae with Oreo Ice cream. It was very rich and delicious. I am glad I spent my night here. I would come, back. read more

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Miriam O.

7 years ago

Best place to get your favorite ice cream! The personnel are very accommodating and good attitude.

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Emily L.

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7 years ago

I got coupons in the mail for a bogo on the waffle cones. The ice cream was pretty good and the employee who helped me was very nice. They let us try ice cream and they were very patient even tho I took some time to decide. There were so many flavors so it was hard to choose. I got the butter toffee and the seasonal caramel apple crunch. They were a little too sweet for me but they tasted great. read more

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Noah T.

8 years ago

Great spot to take kids too. Whenever I have to watch my nephew and we're in the area, we almost always stop by here to get some good ice cream. They don't skimp out on the portions either. You get more that what you pay for. read more

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Janelle J.

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This is my new favorite ice cream spot. I call myself an ice cream connoisseur because it is something I eat daily consume daily. Brusters was seriously amazing; their ice cream is freshly made on site (according to the employee). I They change their flavors constantly so there's always something new on the menu that you have to try. They let you sample whatever you want because they know that you are going to love it! I tried the peppermint Oreo around Christmas time and it was seriously amazing. I've also had some coffee flavors in espresso flavors along with their mint chip which is also amazing. I honestly can't say anything bad about this place because their ice cream is that good. I literally drive 30 Miles one way to get here just so I can eat their ice cream. I will continue coming back! Keep up the great work. read more

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510 North Tustin St
Orange, CA 92867
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(657) 822-0551
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What time does Bruster's Real Ice Cream open?

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bruster's Real Ice Cream close?

Bruster's Real Ice Cream closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream take credit cards?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have catering options?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream allow dogs?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have bike parking?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has bike parking.

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Bruster's Real Ice Cream wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream is wheelchair accessible.

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have free WiFi?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Bruster's features 150 flavors of handcrafted ice cream, Italian ice & sorbet. At least 24 are handcrafted daily to be enjoyed in fresh waffle cones and premium desserts.

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Hello, yes you can redeem to any Brusters location.

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Yes, we do have NSFF flavors

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Filo Dessert

Always amazing!! Very welcoming and great vibes! Thank you Emtiyaz for your beautiful smile you…read morealways make our visit special!

OMG. I feel lucky to have stumbled on this amazing spot. Excellent service with great…read morerecommendations and free samples - the kanefah was my first ever and it was amazing. Beautiful clean interior, truly excellent customer service, delicious food - this is the place to return to again and again.

Downstairs, cozy seating area.

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Upstairs seating area.

Rogers Homemade Ice Cream

Phenomenal ice cream!!! Everything is homemade! It's insanely delicious!…read more My favorites were the brickle and the bubble gum! The shop is so cute!!! The service was great too!

I decided to try this place since I was in the area and wanting a sweet treat. They let you sample…read morewhich is great. A rather large shop for ice cream. I got to try a few but settled on the key lime pie. Scoops I thought were on the smaller side but that's inflation I guess. Good experience if you are around the area.

Strawberries and cream and salted caramel

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Cauldron Ice Cream

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.

Will be right next door to Coastline Urgent Care.

Ritter's Steam Kettle cooking is the far left building and Cauldron's will be next door.

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Milk & cereal! Since it's made fresh to order with liquid nitrogen, it takes forever to melt!..unlike at that other place..

Friendly Donuts

I had an amazing experience with the server! I believe his name is Steven!…read more The donuts were amazing and they tastes very fresh! It's clear they put time into making them. The ambulance was also great! The vibe in the store is very positive!

Went here after my class at my community college. I saw the high reviews on tiktok and had been…read morewanting to try. When we went there there was a very long line. However the employees there were very fast in getting everyone their order. One of the cashier, Steven went out of his way to give us a detailed description of all the donuts and drink. The Dubai Chocolate caught my eyes and it tasted just as good. The tres leches we're just as good! 5 stars to Steven! I will be frequenting check out this store a lot more. Keep up the good work Friendly's donut. :)

Dubai chocolate donut, good!

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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Honeymee

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!…read more I haven't been to Honeymee for sooo long but I used to go and love it in LA koreatown and Sawtelle. My friend and I noticed things have changed much with Melo Melo, so we walked acrossed the street and were deciding between HeyTea and Honeymee, but we were SO GLAD we went with Honeymee to sit inside at the cute table. The lady(owner?) was so sweet and of course, my OG Honeymee was sooo GOOD. My friend's yuju drink was so refreshing and yummy, too. Honeymee will be one of my very few best dessert spots and I won't forget to come back often.

This is honestly the best Honeymee in Orange County. It's in a quaint plaza with other food spots,…read moresuch as a hot pot and boba spot. They also have some items on the menu that other Honeymee's don't have. The employees here are also usually friendlier than some of the other locations. However, if you don't want to talk to anyone while ordering, a kiosk is available. Personally, my favorite item is the Sweetie, which has true milk ice cream drizzled with honey. The Honeymee -- true milk ice cream with honeycomb -- is also pretty good if you're into honeycombs. My bf's favorite is the Dear Caramel, which has a caramel drizzle topped with what is reminiscent of dalgona coffee bits. The milkshakes here are also a solid choice. While I'm still sad that my favorite and closest Honeymee location in Garden Grove closed a couple of years ago, the Irvine location is pretty reliable in terms of consistency and service.

Matcha HoneyMee Ice Cream Vanilla HoneyMee Ice Cream

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Coffee Oreo shake and Sweetie

Don Churros Gomez

What's not to like? They do it well…read more We got the 5 + 2 traditional pack and added a side of vanilla ice cream and chocolate dip. There are no complaints on my end. I loved every bit of it whether I ate it plain, as is, or with a dab of ice cream, with the hot and cold contrast. They were so good. The only thing I'll add is I wish they had more ways to wash your hands. There's 1 restroom for staff and customers so there can be a wait. One of the workers dropped a deuce and it took extra long to wait. Other than that it's a happening place and I'd gladly go back over and over again.

I've had Don Churros before at their original truck in Anaheim near Disneyland, so when my friends…read moreand I were passing through Orange County, we wanted to support their brick-and-mortar location in Santa Ana. As expected, the service was great and the churros were absolutely delicious. They were fresh, flavorful, and you could really taste the authentic Mexican ingredients in every bite. The atmosphere was quiet when we visited, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our order. If you're in Santa Ana and craving some amazing churros, definitely stop by and support their new location. Their Anaheim truck is great too, but it's nice to see them expanding. Apparently, friendship sometimes means driving through Orange County in search of fried dough. Honestly, humanity has made worse decisions.

Single Don Churro & Churro Affogato - yum!

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Irvine

Handel's provides that old school nostalgic taste of what ice cream is supposed to taste like…read more There are dozens and dozens of flavors to choose from but I went with the classic Rocky road while others in my part got the sampler and chocolate scoops. Each bite gives you that hearty satisfaction of what ice cream should be all along. The Rocky road was dense but very welcomed for my taste. Each scoop is packed with intense flavor and leaves you wanting for more. I strive to try every flavor they have to offer so I will return. This location is located in the market place on Jamboree (Irvine side) by the Edward's regal theater. Perfect date spot. Dinner, movie, and ice cream.

Food ~ 5/5 STARS the line is worth the wait…read more Service ~5/5 STARS awesome and friendly. Soren Jakhotia is the best server ready to help you out.

Cherry Magnolia and Smores

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Small Scoop in Sugar Cone-- Cherry Magnolia

Joes Italian Ice

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Joe's Italian Ice is the perfect summer treat! The Italian ice is refreshing, flavorful, and…read moreexactly what you need on a warm day. With so many delicious flavors to choose from, it's hard to go wrong. One tip: I highly recommend ordering online if you're in a hurry. This place is popular, and the lines can get pretty long, especially during the summer months. That said, if you order in person, you can get two flavors in the same cup, which is a fun way to try different combinations. I haven't figured out how to do that through the online ordering system yet. This has become one of our favorite places to stop after a nice family dinner. It's a great way to end the evening with a sweet, refreshing dessert. If you're looking for a cool treat to beat the heat, Joe's Italian Ice is definitely worth a visit!

Quick service despite how long the line is. Seriously this line is faster than many rides at…read moreDisneyland. You'll be OK. So I was definitely a first timer here and wow was is amazing! I ordered mango tango with pineapple dole whip. Talk about taking be back to Hawaii! There was no seating at all. So it's more of a a grab and go but so worth it. If you come with a family be sure to ask for the reward card! They punch it for every item them when you complete it you get a free Italian ice!

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Cherry Ice with Vanilla

Nobibi

tldr; small but cute yummy dessert store with photo op interior…read more SERVICE: 5/5 immediately after walking in, we were greeted by the sweetest and friendly cashier. ICE CREAM: 5/5 the soft serve was delicious and i loved the presentation. once my fruity pebbles topping was gone, one of the workers asked if i wanted more topping and he put it in a little cup for me. sooo nice i'll definitely come back on a hot day

I have been here several times, but I wanted to give a 5-star rating for two things today: the…read moreproduct and the service. The product is-as always-delicious. Their desserts are always made to-order, and are well crafted. It's never messy, it's obvious the employees put care into making each item. The tastes are consistent too, so I can always get what I expect. Not overly sweet, but still full of that 'korean soft-serve' style and flavor. The service is unparalleled. Bryan was assisting me today. The soft-serve I ordered looked good, but I was telling him how I love the taste of the green stuff in the dubai chocolate one. He added a little extra of the green stuff. I can't express how great the service is here. Thanks Bryan!

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Krispy Kreme

Came here on a Thursday evening around 830pm for the 4th of July weekend (4th of July on Saturday)…read moreand it was packed! Line was so long inside and it was so hard to find parking. But it was nice that while waiting in line - you can watch and see the donut machines working along with the staff operating it and selecting out ones that didn't make the cut. Ambiance/location - this is right in the same plaza as The Outlets at City Drive and it's a great location, plenty of other fun places to check out in the area but the only catch is finding parking! My mom wanted to come in since she heard they're giving out a free original glazed donut free since Team USA won the last World Cup game. But turns out she needed to have the offer in the app and the hours were limited and we got there after that. The lady who serviced us was super nice about it though, seeing my mom and I struggle with downloading the app and trying to find that offer, and since we waited in that long line (and were kinda still holding up the line) she gave me an original glazed donut for free anyways along with the assorted Build your Own 3pk I picked out. I got the Lemon Bar (50 cents extra), Cinnamon Apple Filled, and New York Cheesecake (50 cents extra) totaling to $9.67 with tax. They were all really good and I'd say it's worth it for a snack and to sample some pretty and unique donut flavors. Love Krispy Kreme and would definitely recommend them!

This trend of stores never publishing their lobby hours has got to stop. You never really know when…read moreit's open, but odds are it's closed. The mobile app ordering experience is annoying where for a 24/7 location it doesn't support pickup except when the lobby is open. I'm not fumbling with the app in the drive thru. I'll get my donuts elsewhere. TIP: Go elsewhere if you want a place actually fresh and open for somewhere supposed to be open 24/7.

Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Dozen and Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Contra Coffee & Tea

I've alway really enjoyed this place and had to come here when I was visiting Orange Circle…read more Hazelnut Milktini (5/5): This was by far the best drink I've had here and my group all wished they got this drink instead of what they ordered. It is a horchata latte with hazelnut espresso. The sweet cinnamon added great flavor to the drink and the hazelnut added great flavor. This was such an amazing drink. Will definitely be back!

Another "not my first time here but first time reviewing."…read more Contra is one of my other rituals when I visit Old Town Orange at least once a year, it's one of the funnest coffee shops in Southern CA. They have a lot of unique draft coffee and tea drinks. This time I opted for the Ube Thai Tea for just the right hit of caffeine - it wasn't bad, but i think i prefer their pandan drinks. Wish I had more time in the area, it looks like a cool place to get work done - but it can get crowded!

Kuya latte (ube), delish!

Busy place: suede latte

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Foxy Cleopatra and Strawberry Swing

Makenna Koffee

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1.7 mi

I had the best experience ever , staff was friendly and nice, excellent vibe . I want to give a…read moreshout out to Aston for his customer service and knowledge of coffee.

I made the mistake of trying Makenna Koffee's shaken espresso one time…read more Now my mornings don't start until I've convinced myself I "accidentally" drove past the shop. I've memorized the route, the parking situation, and somehow my car keeps finding its way there without my permission. At this point, the baristas probably see me pulling in and start making my drink before I even open the door. If I skip a day, I spend the next 24 hours wondering if this is what heartbreak feels like. The shaken espresso is dangerously good--smooth, perfectly balanced, and somehow disappears faster than my paycheck. I keep telling myself, "Today's the last one for a while," which has become my favorite joke. Five stars. I came for a coffee, and somehow ended up in a long-term relationship with a shaken espresso.

North shore iced latte & almond croissant

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LJ's Lil' Cafe

The breakfast burritos here were absolutely delicious! They were packed with filling, everything…read moretasted fresh, and you could tell it was made to order. The drinks were just as good--refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect complement to breakfast. They have a sign saying they were voted the #2 breakfast burrito of 2026, but after eating here, I honestly can't imagine what the #1 spot could be. If there's a better breakfast burrito out there, I'd love to try it, but this one definitely set a high bar. Great food, great quality, and I'll definitely be coming back!

Place is known for their breakfast burritos so thats what I came here for. I ordered online and my…read moreorder was ready when I scheduled it. Burrito tasted good and is quite large but you cant help but notice its mostly eggs and tater tots with not much meat. Since they charge a lot for the burrito its kind of hard to ignore. I havent seen many mentions of the serrano sauce here but it to me is their best sauce. Still it tasted good and thats what matters in the end. Might come back when Im craving the serrano sauce.

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Tater Tots were extra crispy! Just right!

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Hickory & Spice

Food is delicious and amazing Service was excellent and they…read morerecommended the lemonade mango delicious I really enjoyed it Atmosphere: simple

Fair warning. I was born and raised in Texas. So.. I am a hard person to impress with bbq…read more A coworker recommended me here so thought I would give it a go We ordered a brisket plate. A rib plate and onion rings. I'll break it down Pork ribs were the highlight for me. They were served with sauce on top.. and I prefer them dry. That being said. They were well cooked. Not amazing. But fine Pork ribs : 7/10 Side dish was a runny Mac and cheese: 4/10 Onion rings are pretty perfect. Thick slices with crunchy panko-ish breading. Onion rings 10/10 Brisket plate with 2 sides: sweet potatoes and beans The brisket over all was salty and a bit dry. We were served two fatty pieces from the middle. And a couple not so fatty ones from the ends. Those were dry. The fattier ones were better. But still really salty. Wasn't a fan Brisket 5/10 Beans: a bean medley?!? Multiple variety of evens. Which I am assuming had some bbq sauce in the broth as they were both vinegary and sweet. Honestly. I hated them We threw the entire side away Beans 0/10 Sweet potatoes : Sweet! Like. Really sweet. With a candied pecan crust. If sweet sweet potato casserole is your jam. .. this might be for you... it wasn't for me Sweet potato: 3/10 The bread and butter pickles were good On a side note. Ketchup is served in little plastic cups.. as opposed to a squeeze bottle. The onion rings don't actually fit in the cups to dip them in ketchup. So.. yeah that's annoying. Bbq sauce is also served in those little cups. Where are the squeeze bottles of sauce lol. At least they don't charge for bbq sauce like heritage does. All in all was nice to get a new place. Did it remind me of bbq back home? No. Would I return? No

Our 24-hour smoked brisket

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Bbq ribs takeout or dine in. Our spare ribs are crowd favorites

Bluestone Lane

I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk today and it was delicious!! Madi and Julie took my order…read moreand they were especially sweet! I can't decide what I like more, the service or the latte! 10/10

If I could give Bluestone six stars, I absolutely would! My daughter celebrated her Sweet 16 brunch…read morehere, and they made the occasion even more special. Kento and Julie were incredibly warm, and accommodating from start to finish. They went above and beyond to help us set everything up, and the space turned out to be charming. The menu was really good--every dish was delicious. Between the amazing food, exceptional service, and beautiful ambiance, Bluestone truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend for any special celebration!

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HiroNori Craft Ramen

If you love creamy tonkatsu ramen this is the very best. I've been to hiro nori for years and the…read moretonkatsu never misses. We came close to closing time but the staff was nice enough to seat us. There are a few michellin rated locations (not sure this one is rated) but it is delish! I've been to the Irvine, san diego, and monterey park location and the quality has been 10/10 each time. My favorite go to ramen spot!

This is one of the best ramen spots I've been to! The broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly…read morebalanced, while the noodles had the ideal texture. The toppings were fresh, generous, and complemented the ramen beautifully. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. Service was quick, and everything arrived hot and fresh. The only minor downside is that the restaurant can be a bit challenging to find since it's located inside a business building. If you're visiting after 6:00 PM, you'll need to use the side entrance. If you're craving authentic, comforting ramen, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

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PROVISIONS cafe - coffee - beer - wine - shop

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

After posting they would have Pliny the Younger this year for a three day event starting on Friday…read more2/13 at 3 pm we were played. I have gone the past 2 years and never had issues getting it on the first day. This year was different. I got there around 5:05 and walked into the shop to see a lot of tables empty. I was shocked to see that. I waited in line with maybe like two people in front of me and guess what they asked of Pliny was still available. The guy working said to the people in front of me that they sold out. It was my turn I asked if they had it and the guy said that they had a line since 3pm and that they sold out of the keg. We ended up getting two beers since we went anyways but that's when things didn't add up. He kept telling all the other people that started to show up the same thing. These are reasons why it didn't add up 1) empty seats inside but had a line since 3pm and beer was released at 4pm 2) I don't think the people going for younger would just order one beer and not try other RR beers? 3) only one guy working beer counter and having to clean the tables and make sandwiches? 4) 12 oz pours of beer and keg with about 1984 oz would make it 166 beers. No way they sold 166 beers in an hour with one person working the bar and shop empty in an hour. They could have posted on their instagram or socials that they sold out but failed to do so. I'm sure a lot of people all night were disappointed to see that they didn't have it or post anything about it.

Love the concept. Reminds of cafes in Austin TX. I traveled to Austin recently and many cafe serve…read morecoffee and alcohol. I haven't seen this here in CA yet so this is cool that this has been here for so long! My bf has been going here for years but I haven't been yet. They have a variety of beers and wine bottled and also in tap. There's a coffee shop to order some lattes or tea in the center. Then they also have some food. There's many tables to sit and it's spacious. Not too busy the time we went and We were able to watch World Cup game without a crazy crowd. We enjoyed our lunch and drinks!

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Tru Bru

There are plenty of parking spaces, but if you want to park in front of the cafe, there are limited…read morespots. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered the breakfast burrito and smoked salmon toast. The smoked salmon toast was really good, but the bread was a bit hard; it wasn't the soft bread. The breakfast burrito was okay because it was a bit dry to me. It does come with salsa, but I would prefer if they had their own sauce. I tried their seasonal Banana Foster Iced Latte, and it was good! Recommendation(s): - Smoked Salmon Toast - Banana Foster Latte Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Indoor and outdoor seating available

Unprofessional & judgmental. I was looking for a new coffee shop in the area, so I looked up some…read moreshops on Tiktok. I found this one & it looked good! Until I saw their recent video making fun of and judging customers orders. They put a fart sound on the video and show the barista making a disgusted face while making a customers drink. Saying "What I hear when I make a heavy cream latte for a customer". Unprofessional and unacceptable. I will not patronize any business that humiliates paying customers online. Sadly enough.. I was planning on ordering the drink the barista was implying was disgusting. I always get heavy cream lattes because they remind me of how my Grandma used to make milkshakes when I was a kid.. this just made me really upset. Please reconsider participating in judgmental & rather juvenile Tiktok's on a business page. You just lost a potential reoccurring customer.

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Fred C.

164

9 months ago

I really wanted to like this place. Bruster's Real Ice Cream has a fun reputation, and I was looking forward to treating myself to something special. Unfortunately, this visit fell short in almost every way. The first thing that struck me was the service, or more accurately, the lack of it. The young woman behind the counter looked like she wanted to be anywhere else. No greeting, no smile, and no attempt to help me with flavor choices. It was one of those uncomfortable moments where you almost feel bad for ordering. For a place built on the idea of happiness in a cup or cone, the interaction was anything but cheerful. When I finally got my ice cream, things didn't improve. The scoop was soft, almost melting into the cup before I even sat down. It lacked that creamy density and cold freshness that makes ice cream so satisfying. It felt rushed and careless, and it made me question how well the product was being stored. To make matters worse, the price didn't match the experience. It's not a cheap cone, and for what you pay, you'd expect a smile, a properly frozen scoop, and maybe even a small sense of joy. Instead, it all felt flat. I noticed in other reviews that people mention friendly service and a clean, upbeat environment. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but my experience was the opposite. The location was clean enough, but the energy was missing. No music, no conversation, no sign of anyone enjoying what they do. Ice cream shops are supposed to be happy places. You come for the nostalgia, the comfort, and the small moment of joy. Sadly, none of that came through here. Between the halfhearted service, the nearly melted product, and the high price, I left more disappointed than anything else. Bruster's in Orange could be great. The brand has the right idea, and the space itself has potential. But until the staff takes pride in the experience and the product is served the way it should be, it's hard to justify a return trip. I'd love to see them turn it around because good ice cream should never feel this uninspired. read more

Hank H.

4 years ago

One star seems unfair, and it could be totally inaccurate, but I have no idea because we didn't get a chance to try this ice cream. I was unaware that this place was walk-up only, that is, no inside dining room, which under normal circumstances would not be an issue. However when there are deranged drug addicts loitering outside the order/pickup window, acting bizarrely, normal people don't want to get out of their cars and subject themselves to harassment and likely dangerous confrontations just to get ice cream. And certainly not with their children. In the few minutes we were sitting in our car trying to decide just how badly we wanted ice cream, several other vehicles pulled up, but came to the same conclusion we did and left. I've heard from friends that their ice cream is good and I really wanted to try it but unless management finds a way to deal with the vagrants harassing customers, I probably won't be back. read more

Vincent C.

8 years ago

We were looking for a new ice cream place and decided to try this place out. We got there at 9:45 and everything was locked up out front although their supposedly open until 10. The gal that was cleaning ignored our knocks at the window until I knocked so loud she was forced to acknowledge us. She then walked over and unlocked the window with a key and we asked if they were open. She said yes ( seems odd to be all locked up but be open ). Clearly she was pissed at us being there and was hoping to close early or was mad at something anyways Ice cream was decent so only reason why it's not 1 Star read more

Tom T.

8 years ago

After salty food craving for Ice and Cream. Bruster's is Rocking in Orange Country. we have been trying all the Bruster's location but Orange is the best place to go. Love to chat with owner Heather. My kids love the FREE baby cones. TODAY we tried Apple dumpling and i guess this was the best thing i've ever eat. Thank you Bruster's for the sweet treat with BIG SMILE :) Love you guys !!! Happy New Year !!! read more

Niraj D.

2 years ago

I absolutely love this ice cream shop! The pistachio flavor is my favorite--so fresh and creamy. They always have seasonal flavors, and the blackberry is a must-try. There's a wide range of options, so there's something for everyone. The owners are super friendly and make the experience even better. Plus, it's pet friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Carina L.

8 years ago

Took my 2 nephews today age 4 and 2 for ice cream. I was trying to order something small for them when cashier asked if i wanted the baby cones for my nephews. I said yeah and she told me it was no charge for them. She made a face on the ice cream and my kids LOVED IT! Thanks bruster's and friendly cashier (wish i got her name) what a way to treat customers read more

Paola T.

7 years ago

This is great ice cream and great customer service! The owners are so nice with the recommendations and were very helpful when they made a small mistake on my son's birthday cake. I'd say they went above and beyond trying to make things right to ensure he had a great birthday and a great ice cream cake. This service is what keeps customers coming back! read more

Elizabeth N.

5 years ago

Bruster's offers store-made ice cream and that attention to quality shows. I ordered a small waffle cone with chocolate mudslide. It included dark chocolate ice cream, a marshmallow swirl, Oreo cookie chunks and brownie pieces. The ice cream had a rich flavor and the additions went well with the ice cream. The workers were friendly and efficient. read more

Nicolette K.

6 years ago

I came into Bruster's a few days ago to try their new dairy free/vegan flavors and i was very impressed with the cookie and cream flavor. Great customer service!!! CC was awesome and very friendly. I will definitely be coming back read more

Faith J.

1 year ago

Best ice cream in Orange County. We love that its actually homemade. Employees were friendly and allowed our children to sample before choosing a flavor. Will be back! read more

Sara A.

3 years ago

My foster boy Han loved his sundae he said he'd have this over a pupachino any day! He's available for adoption through awishforanimals.org

mcseqt m.

210

160

6 years ago

This organization appreciates our nations veterans and provides a military discount. We appreciate it and them very much!

SHarri U.

8 years ago

This is some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Hope this new place does a great business. Flavors are all great!

Char W.

7 years ago

Such great service and amazing ice cream. Always great options. You can tell that the ingredients are fresh.

Johana V.

7 years ago

They had good service , let me try as many ice creams I wanted friendly service will be back for sure.

Bill B.

200

8 years ago

Love this place. Great service and great ice cream. Still coming back weekly so it seems.

Bob M.

102

408

289

4 years ago

They close way to early on Friday and Saturday. We arrived at: 9:06 Sorry we closed at 9!

Lindy H.

3 years ago

Yummy ice cream. Great place. Been here many times and every time I'm not disappointed.

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