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    Castle Rock Creamery

    4.8 (97 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Bere A.

    First of all the owner was so nice and welcoming, and the flavors are not your basic chocolate and vanilla! They have so many options and half the menu is non dairy and some are even gluten free!! My favorite was the pineapple upside down cake !

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    Rayce M.

    Absolutely incredible. I can not believe I am just learning about this spot. Thank goodness it's not closer to my house. I think I would gain 100 lbs! Upon entering, I noticed the fun decor with ice cream theming all over. There is also a small restroom and plenty of seating inside. We were lucky enough to meet and be served by one of the owners after a Sunday evening Tahoe Knight Monsters game. He explained to us that everything is made in-house with fresh ingredients. There are some very unique flavors as well as some classics, like chocolate and vanilla. However, they kind of put their own spin on everything, like Nutella in the chocolate ice cream. They also have a nice selection of non-dairy options. I really appreciated the mini scoops- a super small scoop, served in a 2-oz cup. Great for just tasting flavors. I ordered a mini scoop of the Black Sesame Fig and Ginger in a cup. I asked for two mini scoops of vanilla in sugar cones for my kids, and my wife ordered a single scoop of the cherry pistachio in a waffle cone. Absolutely serious when I say this- the vanilla ice cream here is the best I have ever had. You should absolutely try it when you come here. You should get other flavors too, maybe even a flight, but absolutely get the vanilla. The Black Sesame Fig and Ginger was perfectly sweet with lots of fig flavor and a light ginger zing. I loved it. My wife enjoyed her cherry pistachio too, with nice chunks of pistachio throughout. Did I mention homemade ice cream cakes?! I heard they sometimes have slices to order instead of the whole cake. I already can not wait to get back in and try the Sticky Stout and the London Fog. I am definitely getting a flight next time because I just want to try everything. Support this local ice cream joint! It's incredible!

    Chandrika B.

    Lots of free parking right outside the shop and about 5-7 mins drive from heavenly gandola makes it super convenient for a pit stop to anywhere!! They do have some seating space inside for 10+ people incase u wanted to sit down. Clean restrooms and friendly service. Wall art is interesting :) In $13, we tried a flight of 4, which consisted of: - dark chocolate velvet - 5/5 - super smooth and dark yummy! - hank the tank tracks - 5/5 - peanut butter with salted chocolate pretzels crushed in. Loved the unique flavor - strawberry - 4/5 - regular strawberry and tasted good - blueberry lavender honey - 5/5 - another unique twist which was delicious Definitely recommended!!

    Maisie W.

    4.5/5: They have unique flavors and you can try them before deciding. I got two minis and that was just the right amount for me. Got salted caramel white Russian and sesame ginger figs. Salted caramel was really good. Sesame one is different but I cant taste much sesame. Nice little treat post dinner!

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    Randy B.

    While vacationing with friends in South Lake Tahoe, we decided to hop into Castle Rock Creamery near Stateline to check out this delicious small-batch artisan ice cream. We were greeted by the owners, Josh and his wife Amy, who bring over 30 years of culinary experience into their amazing newly-opened storefront overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe (started in December 2024). They are both super friendly, love their customers as well as serving up some outstanding desserts. The menu is dynamic, with seasonal favorites rotating throughout the year. There are dairy and non-dairy options, as well as customized gourmet ice cream cakes. Catching my eye was "Hank the Tank Tracks," a sweet (and salty) indulgence with a touch of chocolate. Peanut Butter ice cream overflowing with crunchy, chocolate-covered pretzel pieces, fudge and peanut butter cups. The prices range from $3.50 for a Mini Scoop, up to $11 for a Flight of 4, four scoops for those that cannot decide. There are also additional add ons with cones or Affogato (for that extra caffeine boost), as well as a Popsicle for your four-legged friends. Being from Los Angeles, the prices didn't shock me, especially given the quality of the ingredients. The ice cream is outstanding. Rich, creamy, chalked full of great ingredients and just so damn delicious you'll want more. The Castle Rock team has you covered though, offering pints to go for those late night cravings. Lots of cool artwork and signage, several tables inside as well as in the back area near the Pac Man arcade game and restrooms to enjoy on site. Castle Rock Creamery is one of those great hidden gems in South Lake Tahoe. The offerings are top-notch and the customer service simply outstanding. I love supporting local businesses, especially those that have some a passion for their products and engaging with their communities - CRC excels in both areas. Next time you are in South Lake Tahoe near the California / Nevada border, check out Castle Rock Creamery.

    Lavender blueberry + honey w/ waffle cone, and malted cookie dough w/ waffle cone
    Carter S.

    Service was wonderful! Both the lady and gentleman at the counter were incredibly friendly and explained the flavors well. The food itself was great! Not particularly a place for children since the flavors are pretty artisan, but great for anyone else. I sat outside on the bench and it was a lovely experience. Seating inside was decent but decoration was bare bones. Nonetheless, great experience.

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    Michael G.

    I would give 6 starts if I could. I consider myself an ice cream connoisseur and I have to say this place became one of my favorites! Every flavor was an experience and the affogato with any of the flavors was amazing!! 13 of my family went and tried almost every flavor, Owner was patient with us even though we wanted to try everything . Great service, great ice cream, great time! Worth every penny!!

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    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - dessert THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a narrow plaza off Kingsbury Grade Rd (across from Daggett Way) - located near the end of the plaza to the right hand side THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - love all the art; how they have historical figures with an ice cream cone - love the menu and pricing being felt letter boards - Pac Man arcade game in the back towards the restroom THE MENU: - dairy flavors - affogato - non-dairy flavors - pupsicle - pint flavors - ice cream cakes WHAT WE ORDERED: - sampler 4 minis (2) THE TASTE: - we love that we were able to taste test all the flavors we were interested in prior to committing to the sample 4 minis CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm and welcoming; one-man show

    Four mini scoop sampler...was enough for two to share.  No cheap spoons either for this delicious treat!
    Lynette M.

    Please take the time to get off the main strip and try this ice cream! The flavors are unique and refreshing. Flavors others wouldn't dare combine, Castle Rock has! We were greeted immediately, offered samples and ultimately had the sample four mini scoops as recommended by the staff, since we could not decide on one. Good sell by the young lady at the register! Wished we weren't visiting so we could come back. When we arrived we were alone but by the time we left 15 other people came in. Thank you for being environmentally friendly with the spoons. We must take care of our resources. I love that you recycle, reuse, reduce!!!

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    Heather R.

    This ice cream store is local, with hand-made small batch ice cream. It was so hard to decide on one of the many delicious-sounding flavors! My hubby chose Cherry-Pistachio (he loved it). I chose a slice of Aloha Carrot Cake... because they make cakes (see photo for menu) and you can order a slice of what they have available at the time! I also sampled the Maple Walnut (tasted like pancakes, yum) and Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (so malty and good). I would definitely request an entire Aloha Carrot Cake for my birthday! The gentleman behind the counter - owner or manager? - was friendly and helpful. It's a little out-of-the-way, but so worth the find!

    4 flavor flyte! 2 dairy, 2 non.
    JR R.

    Darling, charming and disarming place...and proprietor. (He's the mind behind the amazing flavor mashups and a fine service provider too!) Unexpected flavors! Exceptional quality! Non-dairy? I don't need no stinkin' non-dairy...but oh my! THE FLAVOR PROFILES ARE CULINARY GENIUS! This is beyond ANY non-dairy you've EVER had! And if you've never had it...THIS is the place to try it!! Black sesame, fig and ginger?!?! Srsly? It is now in my regular rotation...I fancy myself a bit of an ice cream snob and now I'm spoiled...nothing measures up to this! This place alone is worth the trip to beautiful south shore, Lake Tahoe. Love, love, love.

    We stumbled across Castle Rock Creamery while in South Lake Tahoe, and I'm really glad we did. It's a little off the beaten path, which honestly made it feel even more like one of those hidden local places people quietly keep to themselves. The ice cream was excellent -- and you can tell a lot of it is made right there on site. The selection of flavors and cones was probably the best I've seen around Tahoe. But honestly, what stood out just as much were the people. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming, and the whole place just had a relaxed, classic ice cream shop atmosphere. We ended up sitting there longer than we planned, just enjoying the evening, the mountain air, and some really great ice cream. I can honestly say it was the best ice cream experience we've had in South Lake Tahoe. Definitely a place we'll go back to.

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    Delicious and very kind staff! The lavender blueberry and honey flavor is a must-try.

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    The best of 3 ice cream places I've been to in the area! Fresh, clean, good service. Delicious ice cream - wish I'd gotten a larger size!

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    Amazing ice cream! Very delicious flavors very close to south lake tahoe. My favorite ice cream

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    The dark chocolate velvet ice cream was delicious BUT it has hazelnut in it. Be careful if you have a nut allergy.

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    Great service! We drive 700+ miles every year for Lake Tahoe and this is our must stop ice cream shop everytime!

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