My party of 11 came in right before closing & the female staff members were so accommodating and welcoming. They introduced their dairy and dairy-free ice cream to us and how they make ice cream without air so that you're getting more jam-packed, higher quality ingredients in a smaller scoop form. I was able to sample multiple flavors and fell in love with their Vietnamese Coffee Buzz and ordered a homemade waffle cone bowl on the side. The owner made us FRESH cones in front of us and it was SO good - you can definitely tell it was freshly made with love. They were also super kind to accommodate all of my boyfriend's friends with samples and recommendations. This is probably one of the best ice cream places I've ever visited - highly recommend! read more

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First Halo-Halo that I've had that actually tastes like home. Very happy to have had it for a second time. The place is also nice, quiet, and cozy as a date spot. Was also super thankful for the helpful staff who were able to assist me with my order Will be frequenting this with my husband read more

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Super cute spot with karaoke and other things! The owner is super sweet and so is her staff member (named Rose I think). There are SO many tasty flavors and you can sample them too. They're homemade and delicious. I've gotten their sundaes and have had their ice cream, along with the pancakes. I really like the sundae. This is hearty! And fresh. You can mix and match flavors. I will need to come back to try their Filipino spot. They also do community events here. The place seems cozy and very cute. Excellent service! read more

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The flavors are interesting and the ice cream is creamy, but the cost is high. Staff is so sweet and friendly. Would I return, probably not. I tried the pretzel, peanut butter, ice cream. The junior scoop os $5 size of a salsa cup, and the small is like a golf ball. They had a DJ event when I went, that was interesting too. Good music but not a big crowd. read more

Chill Spot Rendezvous - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

I came in because I had a coupon meal to pick up and I'm so happy I stubbled across this awesome place! We were immediately greeted by once lady that was very nice and attentive! The location is a bit odd and it doesn't give the image of a quirky ice cream shop that also serves food and has a huge sitting area from the outside but once you step in you hit by a huge selection of ice cream flavors, drinks and hot meals. We got a chocolate iced drink, a chocolate ice cream and churro donut bites. Everything was super good! Not overly sweet which tends to happen with such a place and still very light, airy and flavorful. We enjoyed it so much we also got an empanada and that was also perfectly toasted, full of beef flavor and well seasoned and great size for the price. We can't wait to come back and get serviced by their awesome team and try their funky yet delicious sounding flavors!! read more

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This IS. A chill spot! San Mateo is home to this magical spot. This is definitely a cross, between having an experience on the islands, and also at the same time all of those unique flavors that we've come to expect in Northern California! Maggie, the owner has created a space in place to enjoy dozens of different flavors of ice cream, as well as some non-dairy items. All of them are exceptional! The magical part is that it's a great place to sit with friends, family, or on your own, enjoying the sweet treats, and the space is warm and inviting We graciously were offered different samples to try, and each one was better than the next. I made chocolate and peanut butter girl, and Maggie had the perfect flavor just for me! This homemade gourmet ice cream is perfect for everyone! Seriously, with all the favors to select from, you will easily find two, three, or more flavors that you want to have! Pogi's candy bar craze is an absolute Must! It's filled with everything and then some. The Vietnamese velvet coffee buzz, is that scoop of ice cream that you actually want to add to your morning coffee and give you that extra kick! Rock with you Road, is filled with lots of nuts and marshmallow fluff and it's so yummy! Maggie and Pogi are both just the sweetest! And we can't wait to go back and try even more flavors read more

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This place is awesome! Good food, awesome service, and the place really lives up to its name, chill. The garlic sticky rice was new for me. Flavor was good. Tocino and adobo were also really good. Out of the empanadas I liked the beef one the best. I wish it didn't have raisins though but I think raisins are standard in certain foods. Ice cream here is really flavorful and really creamy and dense. We also got halo halo and it's so good. We asked for no corn. Parking is a struggle but once you get it, you'll be happy you were patient enough to find one. read more

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Saw a FB post about Chill Spot Rendezvous and came in after a visit to Sushi Maruyama a few doors down. They offer an assortment of ice cream, desserts, and Filipino food (which is rare to find in San Mateo!). First things first, service is impeccable! We were welcomed by the owner, Maggie, her brother, Alex/Pogi, and Rose, the staff working the counter. Rose gave us a detailed breakdown of all the items they had to offer, including the ice cream of course. I ordered a single scoop of the Ferrero Nutella Hazelnut Fantasy which was great as a huge Nutella lover! Maggie then talked with us further about her career as an educator, therapist, and most recently, a business owner who wants to create a space for community which is an amazing intention. It shows in the space she's creating as well, having a space for karaoke and activities. I hope Chill Spot Rendezvous thrives, and I can't wait to visit again! read more

Voted best ice cream in San Mateo for a reason. The quality of ice cream and their ingredients are top notch. They have unique and special flavors. Highly recommend! read more

My friend and I were looking for a dessert spot after lunch, and I came across this place on Yelp! Upon entering, we were greeted so nicely by the owner and her family. You can tell it's a family-run business, and I find that very wholesome. They don't just have ice cream, they also have food and snacks you can eat as well. They are also working on making their own Italian ice (Mango, Lychee, Cherry, etc) which will be perfect for summer. The owner introduced us to their ice cream and how they make it in-house with the best ingredients. Their flavors were so unique, we had trouble deciding what to order. But luckily, they are very open to samples! I ended up getting the Ferrero Nutella Hazelnut Fantasy and I Love My Honey Very Matcha. Their ice cream flavors also had cute names with some takes on puns. The ice cream is very delicious, dense, and not too sweet which is good! There's plenty of tables to sit at after ordering. It looks like the business just opened a few months ago, so I hope they continue to grow with more customers! I look forward to visiting again to try more flavors & the food read more

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The staff was really helpful introducing us to their menu items! The ice cream was really good, and definitely want to go back and try more things! The extra room to eat was so chill and nice, I could see myself coming back to study too. Great find! read more

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I stopped by on an evening to try the ice cream. Ice cream flavors were interesting. I went for a 3 scoop - perfectly pistachio, purely pecan perfection, baklava bliss royale. All 3 were excellent flavors. This is some of the best ice creams I ever had. I also went for a Fried chicksilog. That was flavorful. read more

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I was craving a sweet treat after my meal and decided to visit this ice cream store. Unfortunately a handful of their flavors were sold out, including their matcha flavor! I believe this is because they make all of their ice cream in-house. I knew what I wanted when I walked in the door and ordered a junior size Golden Cocoa Swirl, which consists of Ghirardelli chocolate and a caramel swirl. So delicious! The worker (a young girl with pink hair) was incredibly sweet and encouraged me to taste other flavors. She informed me that the Will Ube Mine was the most popular as this is a Filipino-owned business! It was such a fragrant vanilla-esque flavor that I was obsessed, it's also vegan and non-dairy based for any lactose intolerant individuals or people with dietary restrictions. I felt like it wouldn't go super well with the chocolate, but I definitely want to visit here once the weather gets warmer to re-order it. I enjoyed visiting this store & will be returning. read more

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It's a cute spot, parking in this part of downtown is easier to find. The ice cream was ok, I got a scoop of the ube and tres leches to go. They have a ton of interesting flavors that are dairy or non dairy. The girls working that day were so nice and helpful. There's a ton of indoor seating so this might be a cool spot to hang out with friends on a summer night. read more

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Newly opened ice cream shop in San Mateo. The best ice cream ever! The Purely Pecan flavor was divine. It had pieces of pecan pie mixed in. The staff were so sweet and allowed us to taste the flavors until we settled on our favorites. The waffle cone was crispy and fresh. They also had a vegan option for a cone. They offer free meditation classes to the community on Sundays at 6pm. There is a table with chairs indoors to dine in. read more

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I visited Chill Spot Rendezvous on a Thursday evening after work for the first time around 6 PM to do a Too Good To Go pickup and found the store front nearly empty with only one other customer in the side room working on their laptop. Whilst the kind staff member, Rose, was preparing my TGTG order she was generous enough to offer sample scoops of their ice cream. Even though I had initially only came in for a quick pickup operation, Rose encouraged me multiple times to try their ice cream, and emphasized that I should try as many as I would like. I sampled over a dozen flavors, many of them were unique with their own mix-ins, some were dairy free, and plenty were combinations not seen in other shops. By sample #2, the quality & flavor of their ice cream had already won me over. I knew I had to order a scoop after finishing my TGTG order, which was their delicious mini Dutch pancakes dusted in cinnamon sugar (8 pc), topped with a scoop of their Traditional Chocolate Ice Cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. It also came with an iced lemon tea & 10% off coupon. It was difficult to decide which flavors to choose after sampling so many that were great, but I ended up getting a double scoop with their Banana Coconut Cream Pie Pleasure & Vietnamese Velvet Coffee. My only constructive feedback would be that some flavors of ice cream had an over-frozen icy texture. They store all their flavors in a small freezer in containers stacked atop one another. This means that some flavors tend to be deeper in the freezer, thus colder, causing some parts of the scoop to be a bit icy. If they manage to fix this issue to get a smooth texture all of the time then the ice cream would be top-notch. I encourage anyone in the area to swing by and support this small business. They have about a dozen or so tables tucked inside, serve coffee, tea, and food as well so maybe it can become a work/study space for some. The hospitality shown by Rose was unmatched and the desserts were great. There are many signs posted inside with all the upcoming events that they host, showing that they care about enriching the local community. I hope that they can become a mainstay in the San Mateo downtown area. read more

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What a great mix of sweet treats, savory bites, and entertainment! Maggie, the owner, created an inviting environment for customers to have a snack, sing karaoke, or watch a movie. The peanut butter, chocolate, pretzel non-dairy ice cream was so yummy! This is a family-friendly option that offers treats and old-fashioned fun for everyone! read more

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What a wonderful find. Very pleasantly surprised at all the quality handmade dairy-free options they offer. Tons of unique flavors that were creamy and delicious. The staff was quite sweet and helpful too. read more

First time here. I like that they are selling Filipino dishes/ snacks (I gotta patronize and represent my Filipina blood !) food: ice cream is good (I ordered ube and pandan flavors). Service: nice and friendly staff! Ambiance: cozy pozy! Haha it's good! my father bought the halo halo dessert; we thought it would be the usual halo halo but it was more of a boba drink. read more

Five stars for the sweet offerings here...just updating my previous review where I forgot to talk about the desserts! From the name and the display, this is mainly a dessert place. Ice cream is delicious and the two desserts I've had were fantastic. Healthy portions served with ice cream, delicious but not great for the diet. The ice cream nachos with the broken up waffle cones were absolutely scrumptious. With a choice of ice creams and toppings you can customize your dish to your liking. It is definitely something I will (occasionally) go back for. read more

What a great find. This is the kind of place you'll walk by without knowing it is there. We had the homemade toasted coconut ice cream. It was wonderful. I'll definitely come back. Big space and they seem to serve some interesting hot food like empanadas and lumpia. Great people working explaining the background of their ice cream flavors. read more

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The service here was amazing, with Rose being so welcoming and excited to explain their ice cream to us. We ended up each ordering a scoop of ice cream (I think I got the Selena Gomez Oreo/Horchata flavor, which was limited edition). As some of the other reviewers mentioned, it was kind of hard to pick which flavor to get after sampling so many good ones, but I would definitely recommend the horchata flavor and if I'm passing by or having dinner in the area I would probably stop by and see if they have any new seasonal flavors to try. read more

I got the notice on Yelp of this new spot and saw that they have ube and so we tried it out after dinner. I must say location wise it's off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle of San Mateo downtown and they may get overlooked as a place to go. The cafe is spacious with a separate seating area- large enough for groups. The girls working the counter were helpful and one of them introduced us to their menu. It's great to know they offer non-dairy ice cream made with coconut milk. We tried the Ube - first few spoonfuls were delicious but our tongues/mouth were pretty purple and the ice cream was very sweet so I had to stop. I think a kids scoop would have satisfied me enough. I want to ask - how much food coloring was used. We may come back to try the other flavors and maybe even the lumpia or rice plate special. FYI- they do have GF waffle cones. read more

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Fantastic place. Cozy and lowkey. The owner Maggie is incredibly friendly and hardworking. Every time we visit, she comes to check on us and see how we're enjoying our food. The menu is quite extensive, and the iced creams are wonderfully creative! So many delicious blends! I can't even imagine how much work it must take to keep everything running! Nevertheless, she always does her best to provide her customers excellent and novel experiences, and she absolutely succeeds. This place really is one of a kind. I'm so glad I came across Chill Spot. read more

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We came for the "Flavors of the Peninsula" special 4 courses plus special fruit drink for $33. The overhead lights were on the fritz in the room where we were seated. This room was like an ugly stepsister to the ice cream parlor beside it. There were lamps scattered about but the room just felt dark, grubby and unwelcoming. Nothing resembles the cozy photos on YELP. The food servings pictured on the advertisement for the special looked huge. The portions we got were tiny. And everything was drenched in fat. We don't like to waste food but we left a lot on the table rather than asking for take-out. I do give the owner credit for telling us about each dish as she presented it. She knew she was introducing us to Filipino food. I think the owner was overwhelmed -- doing impossible multi-tasking -- trying to ready our meal while serving ice cream to people who just dropped in For instance, we had to ask for utensils. And the service was so slow that we borrowed a book from the tiny library and read to each other. read more

Absolutely loved going here. Came for a TGTG which was a great deal with a coffee, baklava and a banana split. I ended up buying some lumpia, among other items. The owner was very kind and had family there that were also very friendly. I will for sure be back. For the yummy food and the friendly service. read more

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This is a must go to spot if you like gluten free ice cream and a good vibe. I tried the ube gluten free ice cream and fell in love with it. The owner, Maggie, makes it fresh with love and it shows. I also had the mushroom empanada (one of their best seller) and I'm addicted to it. The ambience feels like home and you can feel the positive energy once you walk in. read more

This cafe offers homemade ice cream, Italian icees, and a plethora of savory/sweet global dishes. The workers took their time to go through the ice cream menu with us and offered us samples. There is also a cozy study area to do work with light music playing in the background. This cafe truly lives up to its name!!! read more

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The ice cream is undoubtedly delicious, and I'm so glad there's an ice cream place in San Mateo now! They talk about how their ice cream is premium/denser/less air, but tbh it doesn't taste denser or richer than standard ice cream. I'm grateful they give samples, but they're truly the smallest samples I've ever had (like a mm of ice cream on a small spoon), so it's hard to get the taste. And my recent scoop from them wasn't fully packed, there was an air gap in the middle where the scooper hadn't pressed it down enough, which I only mind because the scoops were already so small for the price. read more

Chill Spot Rendezvous has amazing ice cream made fresh in house. They offer a great variety including vegan and non dairy options. We tried the vegan blueberry, mango, and pecan salted caramel and every flavor was really good. They also serve rice plates and other snacks. We hung out in their cozy lounge and ordered a rice plate too. It is a great spot to relax and enjoy dessert. The portions are a little small but the food was still very enjoyable. The server was friendly and gave us helpful information about all the ice cream flavors. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Very friendly spot and LOTs of options- Ice cream, desserts and savory foods! Protein shakes are amazing! vegan friendly too if needed. Friendly vibes! read more

We loved everything about this place, the ice cream, the people and the concept. Amazing and simple house made ice cream that is extra creamy and light. The owner was the sweetest along with the employees. We love the concept as it is definitely a place to just chill and relax and have fun! A great space to hang out with friends. Although it is not a dog friendly spot the owner loved seeing our dogs and let them in as we went in to pick up our ice cream and snacks! We love how they have a community based mindset which was what started it all. read more

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The ice creams are freshly made and amazingly great. The ambiance is excellent , the staff, the owner and the Boss are awesome and full of love and attention. I love the Boss the most. I've been back more than a couple of times already and they're cosistent. read more

The owner is the sweetest lady! Plenty of space to sit and stay a while! We had the pistachio ice cream and it was a dream come true! I will be back very soon :) read more

Came in cause my friend got a TGTG order but I wasn't in the mood for ice cream so I tried out their empanada. I asked for a recommendation and was told the mushroom cheese one is good so I ordered it. Super excited to try it out since good empanadas are hard to find. Unfortunately for me I did not receive the mushroom one I ordered but instead received their beef empanada. Loved the crispness and flavor of the dough. The inside was pretty good hence the 3 stars vs less stars. I will probably be back another time to try out all their empanadas and maybe this time my order will be correct. read more

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The staff was certainly nice however I never feel like it's a good sign to walk into an establishment that serves food and have no one in it. We came from out of town to try the gluten-free dairy free ice cream. The staff essentially bounced on us when we walked in the building and we were told this whole long story before ever being able to taste or look at the menu or anything. We actually even thought the place was closed because we came to the door next to a mural of ice cream and it was locked, and there was no sign that said like door to the left or anything like that. My husband and I looked through the window to see what was up because we knew that they were supposed to be open and he saw someone walking around, so he decided to investigate further and thus we found the other door. The place itself is very very cluttered and between that, and the staff is immediately trying to tell us this whole long story about their product they didn't let the product speak for itself- it was overwhelming. Their menu is also scattered like the restaurant. There's too much and the restaurant doesn't have a true identity. We were offered our sample spoons of ice cream but unlike other places that actually put ice cream on a sample spoon the tiny little sample spoon was maybe a quarter filled because their ice cream is "so premium" that it's so expensive that they wouldn't give us like a true taste to know what we were going to be buying. My husband and I barely got like a hint of flavor on the sample. I've been gluten-free and dairy free for 25 years and my husband loves ice cream so we've been to many places. We've tried many brands and while the Matcha flavored ice cream was mostly smooth there were also gigantic ice chunks in it and we paid $8.50 for a single small scoop. They also supposedly offer gluten free cones and there was a sign in front of the cones on the counter that said they were gluten free but when we asked about them, we got two different answers from two different employees. That doesn't make someone who's gluten-free feel very comfortable. I have never paid so much for ice cream before out of all of the dairy free options I've tried. This could be a great place but they really need to work on simplifying and cleaning up everything. read more

We had the flight to taste 4 different types of flavors, loved them all. we tried the 1) pistachio 2) ube 3) Nutella, hazelnut 4) Oreo lava Definitely a must try read more

5 Stars for the owner, Maggie! After DoorDash left behind part of our order (the awesome waffle cones), my son, Jason, reported the missing items and requested a refund. Instead, Maggie personally delivered a fresh batch of waffle cones, and gave him an extra one! Chill Spot is our favorite place to get ice cream. There are not only many flavor options, but also coconut and pea protein based ice creams, which are my favorites! read more

The staff is welcoming and super friendly. They generally were excited to welcome us and let us sample several flavors. I like the vibe here and it's a place to hang out and chill for sure. Might need to stay open later on weekends. The ice cream was a bit too sweet for me and I think they have yet to master their halo halo - mine had no ice in it - very odd. However since the staff was so nice I am willing to give them another chance - also because they were so nice I am giving 4 stars read more

Lovely Restaurant very attentive to the customers. I love their chicken dish. Forget the name but it's so tasty. Plus the ice cream creams are outstanding. Recommend trying the empanada a truly lovely spot. read more