We had Handel's Cater for our wedding in Oceanside, CA and got to work with the Carlsbad location…read more Once I sent an inquiry through Handel's website, we got connected to their catering manager, Alexa. Coordination was strictly through email for contracts and any questions. It was a bit confusing to understand the serving size and what we were looking for even though we asked for clarification. We decided to go with Handel's as our dessert as I had experienced their catering at another wedding I attended. At that wedding, they ran out of ice cream before the bride and groom could get their share. Therefore, I was worried about us running out. What I wished I did when deciding what serving size to choose was look at the Google Reviews for the location, because so many people said the serving size is huge! Those folks are correct! When Handel's came onsite, the medium serving was more than enough for our guests and I feel like we could have downsized to small serving and folks could have tried the multiple flavors we had gotten. I will also say since I've only tried Handel's once at the wedding I attended, choosing the flavors can be difficult since there isn't a description of the flavors on their website. I would suggest if you are considering Handel's for your event to try the different in-person. Luckily for us, we loved the flavors we chose of blueberry cheesecake, dulce de leche, vegan mango, and watermelon ice. (We are located in NorCal and the closest Handel's location is a bit away from us.) Other than that, overall the experience was great and we were happy with the service!

This spot is a favorite for my daughter and I when we are in Carlsbad. The kids working are always…read morepretty friendly, and they always give a healthy serving of ice cream. Especially if you order a root beer float! In normal Handel's fashion, expect a line. This location can definitely get a little busy, and there is pretty limited seating outside, but we always manage to find a spot or just walk around. The location definitely can't be beat!

Yum Ice cream. Came here after our visit to Maxton Brown park a block away. I order the Milk +…read moreCookies. Super delicious. The flavor was perfect. Not too sweet. Service was fast even though there was a line on a hot sunny summer. After we order we sat to eat in tables they have around the eating area.

I needed an ice cream fix after dinner and came across Stella Jean's Ice Cream. Stella Jean offers…read morehigh quality ice cream with a unique selection of the most creative seasonal flavor combinations. After trying a couple of tasty samples, I ordered a scoop of their more popular guava cream cheese ice cream in a waffle cone. It was rich and thick and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, my waffle cone was a bit stale. Since waffle cones can be a hit or miss based on when they were made, it would be better to get the ice cream in a cup. Overall, though, a tasty and unique ice cream shop that definitely hits the spot.

Don't be fooled by the scoop shops she's got She's still…read moreJeni from the block (spin on Jenny from the Block by JLo from 2002) Splendid indeed and perfect on a July summer evening! The hubby and I were visiting the local area and stopped here for dessert. Line almost out the door but moved along well. Was interested in the Ted Lasso promo. Although I don't watch the show, crumbly shortbread cookies in salted sweet butter cream sounded good! Sampled it and decided to get it. Outright creamy deliciousness! Their napkin w/lots of info says "we geek out over ice cream science, rearranging the molecules to support all four sensory elements of ice cream: flavor, texture, body and finish." True. The hubby chose the gooey butter cake + goat cheese w/red cherries. Oh my! This was even better than what I got. In my neck of the woods, there are a few shops in the city of Los Angeles but, this was my actual first time in a brick and mortar Jeni's shop. I've seen the pints at grocery stores but had not tried until recently. Good to know there are over 90 retail locations across 15 states and DC. Would definitely return to a Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream when in the vicinity of one and sample some unique flavors. 5 stars!

AMAZING ICE CREAM. So incredibly creamy, rich, and unique! I loved how each flavor was a twist on…read moresomething I had before...such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough was really Double Dough, cookie dough but DOUBLE! I tried Smores and Frosted Sugar Cookie, and let me just say these were SOOO GOOD!! I appreciate that each order comes with a waffle cone triangle, as it was the perfect pairing with my ice cream. After talking to the staff, we learned that there are plenty of Jeni's chained shops across the nation! I will be coming back to different ones to try more flavors!

I came here this week with my kids and I had a great time! The young lady up front was so sweet to…read moremy girls, and I did not expect to like the affogato as much as I did! I would add a picture but I finished it before I could even think about that! Great vibe, will definitely come again!

Found this place last night and loved it! We ended up getting there kind of late and as a past…read moreserver I definitely felt bad.. but the girls were so nice and welcoming. Good vibes all around and loved our gelato!

Food: Strawberry Swirl Sundae - nice and cold, great for a…read morehot summer beach day! Strawberry shortcake - tasty! cake was soft and airy, I would definitely get this again! Don't forget to get it with the whipped cream on top. Service: Good service, friendly employees! Accepts Apple Pay. Ambiance: No seating area. You can sit at Starbucks next door if you can find a table. It's a grab and go kind of place. Park at village faire behind the shop! Free 20 min parking.

I just tried to bring my family on Sunday night while visiting at 7:55 and they told me they closed…read moreat 8:00 while everything online says 8:30. She was very rude and offered no solution. Even if closing time was 8:00, it wasn't even that time yet.

The forum can be busy place so this is such a gem in an awesome mall. Service is top notch and you…read moreknow you're in a good place when they use a metal spoon for free tastings right away lol. Had the coffee, vanilla bean and chocolate. Right away you can tell the waffle cones are super fresh and crunchy . All the flavors we had were rich , creamy and most importantly for me not too sweet and is more naturally flavored. What a great shop

McConnell's is a well known ice cream shop in California. Flavors are okay. Need more customer…read moreservice training before putting a newbie on the front counter. Meh experience. Underwhelming.

Vanilla yogurt is the best town, thick and delicious, add almonds and raspberries and it's heaven,…read moreand I love that they charge per cup and not weight.

Busy busy busy! Right when we walked in, there was standing room only on a Tuesday evening…read more Quirky decor but with homely vibes, we loved it! Flat fee on yogurt cups. Great deal. You choose and pay for the cup at the register before you get your yogurt. Lots of flavors to choose from and lots of toppings. Unfortunately, two of the flavors of yogurt ran out so had to go with plan B. Their yogurt did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious! I thought I was eating ice cream! What a find. SO glad we tried this place.

You can't beat Haagen Dazs ice cream. The women working there were sweet and helpful. I love that…read moreyou can get a half scoop too. Perfect for these hot summer nights. Wish there was a shaded place to sit and enjoy your treat outside though

Tried this after a sushi din din tonight. Because Sushi and ice cream ya know…read more Something about sushi makes me crave ice cream after. Why have I not been aware there was a Haagen Daz stand alone store all of this time?! I've just been going to Target for Haagen Daz almond ice cream bars. Fresh is SO MUCH better! My nine year old son had 2 generous scoops of cookie dough in a waffle cone. Too delicious to be pictured. I had the Banana Split. Omggggg just yummy yummy yummy ... Great service. So kind. So nice. We had no wait. Wish we would have known about this place sooner!!

Ok friends I'm done gatekeeping this place! I love this place to death b/c not only is the ambience…read moreso welcoming and the people that work there! Shout out to Diego for always being so friendly with us when we stop for ice cream! they have the best fucken homemade ice cream I have ever had in my entire life!! I have taken home already 2 Quarts because I can't get enough of it!! I seriously have to warn you because it's that freaking delicious I recommend MOCHA ALMOND FUDGE!! & GANSITO ICE CREAM

Needed to get my ice cream fix and ended up here! Got the Oreo flavor and it was just what I…read moreneeded! Plus it is pretty cute inside. Loved the decor! Come try this place!

Strawberry Shack a famous shop located at Carlsbad Village…read more It is a dessert shop specialized in strawberry. They have strawberry dipped chocolate, fresh strawberries, chocolate strawberry caramel pecan, strawberry lemonade, chocolate brownies with strawberry cream, chocolate strawberry chocolate bar, strawberry dole soft serve, strawberry red velvet chocolate chip cookie, strawberry dipped rice crispy, strawberry hot fudge brownie sundae, strawberry Tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry Shack shake and more. The menu goes on and on. The staff were so sweet and friendly. We were indecisive because there were many delicious strawberrylicious options. We got strawberry cannoli and strawberry dole soft serve. The strawberry soft serve was refreshing, creamy, fruity and had perfect sweetness. The strawberry cannoli had crunchy exterior and decadent creamy strawberry filling topped with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream. It's a grab and go shop,but they have two little table outside in case you want to stand at one of them until you finish your dessert. I love the Beatles paintings holding strawberry in their hands, It's funny. Strawberry Shack is a sweet place to enjoy sweet desserts. It's a must try if you are strawberry lovers.

I got the angel food cake with strawberries and it was plain but good. The strawberries were really…read moregood but the angel food cake was a little dry. The service was great, they served me fairly quickly. The building is just a window and there isn't any seating. It was a cute spot to run into.