Cow-A-Bunga

CASH ONLY Venmo accepted also…read more A staple in South Bay San Diego as long as I can remember. Homemade ice cream both dairy and non-dairy. I feel better eating this ice cream than store bought. I ordered the Diablito with Lime and Mango. Two scoops topped with chummy, dusted with Tajin, and a tamarind stick. The dairy based ice cream has that homemade taste versus super sweet processed stuff. They also have paletas in both dairy and non dairy

I know the fire emoji for the ice cream is a little too much but trust me this ice cream is…read morefire...lol this is my kids favorite shop! After playing at the park across the street this is a must!!!! Thanks oasis

Diablito w Mango and Lime

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Yogurt Heaven II

4.2(55 reviews)

2.2 mi•Nestor

Delicious frozen yogurt. I enjoyed all the flavors I got and toppings. It's a self-service frozen…read moreyogurt bar. I chose Pineapple, Taro, & Classic Tart Yogurt with Brownies and Mochi for my toppings. The atmosphere was bright and clean. The shop is located in a plaza with a dedicated parking lot. If I'm in the area I'd visit again.

A great late night treat and very light! Flavors were fresh and great tasting. I loved the…read moreblueberry flavor! Great topping options and the fruit was fresh tasting. Service was self service but the guy working was helpful!

Acai Bowl

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King Kream Ice Cream

4.9(106 reviews)

3.0 mi•Otay

Absolutely the BEST decision I made was to book them for my husband's 80th birthday party!…read more Watching all the adults turn into kids when they realized they could have WHATEVER they wanted and as MUCH as they wanted was priceless. The ice cream itself is delicious, and all the options from banana splits to shakes to cones to sundaes...pure heaven! David and Amanda Lewis were genuinely cheerful and efficient serving up whatever was requested. Booking them was easy, communication was quick and complete - I can't recommend them enough!

King Kream is absolutely the best, product, service, and reliability. Quality all the way!read more

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Baskin Robbins - Imperial Beach

3.2(70 reviews)

1.0 mi

Store was closed and and they were nice enough to let us in!! I appreciate that so much came with…read moreour boys and they were so respectful at this location.

The staff was so friendly and let us sample lots of different flavors. I ended up getting the…read morepumpkin cheesecake and pistachio almond... mmmm so good. The store was clean and had plenty of seating indoor and out. They had a freezer with full size cakes, a case with the scoopable ice cream, and also a case with prepared desserts, lots of fun treats and some with trendier flavors like dubai chocolate.

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Mint Chip Ice cream and Butter Pecan ice cream

Deb's Cookie Jar

4.8(178 reviews)

1.2 mi

Best cookies we've ever had! We actually went in because we got a free cookie coupon at a community…read moretrunk or treating event. So love that they're involved in our beautiful IB community. The batter is soft, chewy, sweet but not overpoweringly sweet. They're just right! We got a couple dozen to try a few different flavors and they still taste fresh even the next day. The owner was so friendly and funny. We will definitely be returning for more.

Once again we are so indebted to Deb's generosity. She donated 2 platters of cupcakes and cookies…read morefor my brother's funeral reception on November 9. She has shown our family extreme kindness and thoughtfulness in our times of grief. We truly appreciate it! Her baked goods are so fresh and tasty. It was a great addition to our reception. We are so grateful to this kindhearted lady. Please support her small business. I know we will!

A platter of delicious frosted chocolate cupcakes and one chocolate chip cookie. They went quickly!

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Street sign on Palm Ave for Deb's Cookie Jar.

Cold Stone Creamery

3.3(50 reviews)

2.5 mi•Palm City

I have to give a huge shoutout to Paris at Cold Stone! From the moment I walked in, she had the…read morewarmest smile and such a positive vibe that instantly made the visit better. She's incredibly patient, even when I couldn't decide between flavors, and she offered great suggestions that actually matched what I was in the mood for. You can tell she takes pride in her work -- the ice cream was mixed perfectly, presentation was on point, and she handled a busy line with complete professionalism. It's rare to find someone who makes customer service feel so genuine, but Paris does exactly that. If you stop by, I highly recommend asking for her. She turns a simple ice cream run into a great experience. Cold Stone is lucky to have her!

Ordered a cake for my son's birthday. Website said "feeds up to 8". This cake could feed 3 at best…read more We had to only give some to the kiddos. When I called in to check on my order, she told me they didn't have blue icing to write his name which was annoying but fine. When we got home, we saw how poor the writing was. Never ordering a cake from cold stone again. Lesson learned.

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Tocumbo Ice Cream

4.0(117 reviews)

4.3 mi

I really hate leaving negative reviews, but after my third visit here with the same disappointing…read moreexperience, I felt it was necessary. There's an employee.. someone with short hair who works Sundays who is consistently rude and unapproachable. I honestly can't tell if it's a man or a woman but short men haircut wearing glasses ( I don't want to get the wrong person in trouble) but either way, they never smile, avoid eye contact with anyone walking in, and make the whole environment feel tense and awkward. It feels like they genuinely dislike being there, and it shows in their attitude. I came in at 5:45 PM on a Sunday, and just like the previous times, the energy was off. It's uncomfortable enough that I've decided not to come back. When a pattern like this repeats, it's no longer a bad day, it's just who the person is. If you're going to be in a customer-facing role, at least try to make people feel welcome. If that's too much, maybe it's time to consider a different job. I'm not even asking for them to be nice l, at least just acknowledge someone walked in to the store?? I do like their ice cream though and that was the only reason why I considered going back until today. Realmente odio dejar reseñas negativas, pero después de mi tercera visita con la misma experiencia decepcionante, sentí que era necesario. Hay un empleado... alguien con el cabello corto que trabaja los domingos, que es constantemente grosero y poco accesible. Honestamente no puedo decir si es hombre o mujer, pero tiene corte de hombre corto y usa gafas (no quiero meter en problemas a la persona equivocada), pero de cualquier forma, nunca sonríe, evita el contacto visual con cualquiera que entra, y hace que todo el ambiente se sienta tenso e incómodo. Parece que genuinamente no le gusta estar ahí, y se nota en su actitud. Entré a las 5:45 PM un domingo, y al igual que las veces anteriores, la energía estaba apagada. Es lo suficientemente incómodo como para decidir no volver. Cuando este patrón se repite, ya no es un mal día, es simplemente cómo es la persona. Si vas a estar en un puesto de atención al cliente, al menos intenta que las personas se sientan bienvenidas. Si eso es mucho pedir, tal vez sea momento de considerar otro trabajo. Ni siquiera estoy pidiendo que sean amables, ¡solo que al menos reconozcan cuando alguien entra a la tienda!

This review is for the taco stand outside this business since I can't seem…read moreTo find their help. visited this taco stand recently and had a concerning experience. They advertised accepting all payment types, but when I looked at the amount before paying, I noticed they were about to charge me $27 for just five tacos. This seemed incorrect, and when I brought it to their attention, the staff's response was not helpful. They tried saying an 8% charge justifies the amount but the receipt said $20? My math wasn't incorrect nor was I in the wrong and the man behind the grill acted passive aggressive offering me the order for free in a digusting way . I decided to walk away. I hope they can improve their communication and pricing clarity.

Chamango (small)

Single churros sundae

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Fruity pebble paleta

Dairy Queen Ltd Brazier

2.2(97 reviews)

3.3 mi•Otay

Love coming to this oldie but goodie location in Chula Vista. My son and I each ordered a mini…read moreblizzard. Delicious as always. Great service and chill vibes.

Surprisingly busy for a 9:30PM on a Friday evening. Plenty of parking out front and walked in to…read moreorder. There was constantly at least 3-4 people in line at this time but the orders were coming out quick. We ordered a mini of their signature Oreo Blizzard and an Oreo Reese's Blizzard. Love the new addition of the Oreo Reese's! You get the best of both worlds in one Blizzard. The treats were great and consistent with other locations. Given how busy they were, I was pleasantly surprised at how fast the food was coming out. The employees were quite efficient considering how many customers were in line with various orders. Don't forget to download the Dairy Queen app to access exclusive offers, deals, and earn points on every purchase toward rewards. I used the 0.99c deal for a mini Blizzard at this visit.

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Baskin Robbins

3.6(40 reviews)

3.6 mi

It's usually busy. The icecream has been around for a long time and it's really good. Not geared…read moretowards Instagram or tik and that's ok. The stayed true to thier roots of just being an icecream parlor with a wide selection of flavors. Absolutely loved the flavor of the month, love potion 31.

Place is clean and for the most part well kept up. I guess a pet peeve of mine is not offering your…read morecustomers a restroom. I was going home, north from a business trip. I had sat at the border crossing for hours and wanted something light and a quick use of the restroom but nope, restroom is OUT OF ORDER! The service was good, I got my ice cream and enjoyed it very much.

Spicy 'N Spooky + Baseball Nut

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Spicy 'N Spooky + Baseball Nut

IB Liquor Market

3.5(42 reviews)

0.2 mi

HUUUUGE selection of alcohol !! They have a super cool beer…read morecave you can walk into and pick your own beer!! The owner is also super cool and down to earth!

I was very surprised with the selection of bourbon! The owner Zach was very friendly and we were…read moreable to meet at a great price point! Thanks again and looking forward to more visits!

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Bonasse A.

9 years ago

The best place at Imperial Beach for having a very good ice cream. They are very professional and the choice of taste are amazing. With Patrick, a very nice guy, You have the French Touch in this place. The salted caramel ice cream is amazing. It is a tiny cute shop, and everybody are nice. The place on the piers are very quiet and you could sit on chairs outside. the coffee are good, try the mocha, is one of the best I had ever drink. I will return here with my kids read more

Dean P.

11 years ago

Thank you Keri and Patrick for this wonderful place. Just right on the pier, just before the beach. Ice cream are amazing, everything is hand make and it is so good. I love your mocha, defintively the best one of San Diego. Go, Run there it s a the place to be if you like Ice Cream Sea And the Beach. Long Life to Cow-A-Bunga. read more

Jessa J.

10 years ago

this place is okay.. haven't been there much after my favorite lady left she made the best coffee and had the best service ever. I cant remember her name but she was a bigger girl and was full of joy. I went back a few weeks ago to try and give it another shot and nope I rather go down the street to baby cakes read more

Mike J.

13 years ago

Wow way better crowd than starbucks, and excellent coffee. The prices are fair and the service is great, I like that they make everything to order so it's all fresh. I wish parking was a little easier but I could use the exercise, this has become a frequent stop. keep up the good work! read more

Catherine M.

10 years ago

I do not mind waiting on line for a long time: it only shows that this place is soooo good that it is the best place in IB and probably in SD for ice cream. The staff is super friendly. The owner is French, so I was able to practice my French! Super handsome! great coffee too. read more

Kianna X.

6 years ago

The cutest ice cream and coffee place with incredible views! I know why this place made one of the best ice cream places in San Diego. The beach is so beautiful and the service is awesome! I love the vanilla milkshakes with banana and strawberry smoothies. read more

Corey B.

12 years ago

One of my favorite things about this place is their closing time is sunset. That means you always know, as long as the sun is still up in some fashion, you can get some yummy in your tummy Cow-A-Bunga ice cream! read more

Jen L.

6 years ago

Love this place!!! The best views of the beach in San Diego. Great ice cream and service always with a smile. If you haven't been you are definitely missing out!!! read more

Malia C.

6 years ago

I love this place soooooo much! They are having maintenace right now, but their staff is so nice and helpful. Best ice cream spot in IB!

Scout G.

12 years ago

Just not impressed. I expected better given the reviews on Yelp. It's not good enough that I would return nor would I recommend it.

Michelle S.

104

12 years ago

Yummy yes love great flavors change which is awesome and it's all good. Been coming here since I lived here before living here now.

Maddox H.

7 months ago

Hours say open until 8 went at 6 and watched them close. It was a non Holliday tuesday and they closed at 6 hours are wrong.

Andrew M.

119

15 years ago

This place is the best to grab a cone and chill on the beach. A must stop if you're in Imperial Beach San Diego.

Steven S.

340

103

221

8 years ago

Great place. Amazing location super good coffee. Great service. Outside seating ... love this place

Brian S.

197

10 years ago

This is our second favorite place for ice cream in San Diego after Moo Time Creamery in Coronado.

Imperial B.

15 years ago

Love this place and the service is always great. Looking forward to another ice cream cone.

Wayne S.

14 years ago

Cow-A-Bunga makes wonderful epresso, But I general visit for the house coffee.

Joey G.

17 years ago

Good ice cream, good coffe And great coffe with ice cream

Kelly S.

12 years ago

Waffle Cone and Mexican Coffee Ice Cream, just do it.

Ryan S.

166

14 years ago

Good little shop, convenient to the pier/beach.

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This location is such a hidden gem, offering wholesale prices on ice cream, chips, and so much…read moremore. If you're throwing a party and need candy, this is definitely a great spot to stock up. Go check them out. You can thank me later.

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