Wonderful house made ice cream & waffle cones, friendly staff and a great location. Hard to beat.

Went to Cow-A-Bunga to get the kids some ice cream.. I believe it was 7:02 PM I also ordered me a cup of coffee. They proceeded to tell me that they could do the ice cream but would not do coffee cause they were closing. I said okay that's weird but whatever.... Went down to the cupcake shop and got my coffee.. Walked back up to the pier and the place was still open serving ice cream.. I then saw the hours and it said they close at sundown.. so I asked her what the consider sundown and the young girl said now and walked away.. From what I see it's still light. The 2 young girls were very rude or maybe just having a bad day... Let say I have livedher for years and this is the first time I have ever had a problem at this place. read more

Came in at 7:35. Close at 8. I would think that's plenty of time to get what we need before closing. Basically told us we couldn't have anything because he was closing. Ummm ok?? read more

Great service, good ice cream. Watched the first sunset of the summer. Love the fresh waffle cones. read more

Cow-A-Bunga - Watched the sunset from the beach in Imperial Beach. What a great way to end the day. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This is the closest ice cream place next to the pier in IB so it's convenient to go there, but over priced. I got a single scoop in a SUPER small cup and 1 Oreo cookie crushed on top and it was almost 4 dollars, literally like 3 spoon fulls. read more

I am an IB local resident. I have been a fan of this family run business for a long time. Nelly and Fabrice, are hard working people, who have brought a very good product to this beach community. The ice cream is made on site. The coffee beans which are used are from a local San Diego roasting company. Have a house special, espresso with a scoop of ice cream, chocolate covered espresso beans and, if you want it, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Always service with a smile. Come to the pier, have an ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone. Enjoy PS yes this review can be read at the other spelling of this business. funny, i never really noticed the dashes in the spelling. read more

We were staying nearby and I was looking for some good coffee. The cold brew was fabulous, rich and dark, so I came back for more the next day. They also have Belgian waffle ice cream sandwiches and more. read more

I went here the other day and tried their mexican chocolate ice cream and their mint chocolate chip and i have to say their mint chocolate chip is by far the best one ive ever had i went on a sunday it was busy but it was very fast service and the employees have fun working their I recommend bringing your freinds and family here and trying it out read more

Homemade ice cream, homemade waffle cones, and a price that can't be beat. It's 2.75 for a generous scoop and 5.50 for double scoop in a waffle cone. Talk about an inexpensive way to spend the afternoon walking Imperial Beach! read more

Great mom and pop spot. Quality coffee and excellent customer service. You can't beat the location, perfect to take your coffee or ice cream for a walk on the pier. read more

Great ice-cream, homemade and served with panache when Nellie and Fabrice, the owners (former gourmet chefs at Le Meridien), are there. If you speak French, you can get yourself a conversation too. I have a ritual where I go there for 'Ice Cream Meets Coffee' - your choice of flavor with expresso, coffee beans & whipped cream - during the IB Market and they try to have my favorite ice cream, Mexican Mocha Chocalate, on the ready for me. The owners generosity to Imperial Beach is also well known. They give free ice cream coupons to many causes and add a great deal of flavor to our community. read more

Tasty ice cream. Homemade. Great for a hot day and walk along the pier! I would definitely go back again. Good customer service. Portions are worth the price read more

So sad when I go to my favorite place in town with my daughter to find out they closed 30 min early, and the kid that works there can go fishing on the pier instead read more

The ice cream is homemade and delicious. The prices are reasonable. The owners are so friendly and always there working, and their staff is efficient and great. You really can't beat this place for ice cream in Imperial Beach. YUM! read more

Best ice cream around !!!! Will be back for sure great place everyone need to come here

Homemade ice cream!? Yess please!!! The rocky road and peanut butter brownie was deeeeee-lish!

I came here for the first time 4 years ago this summer with my husband and boyfriend at the time. The strawberry is so creamy delicious and so are the waffle cones!! IB is the place to go for delicious ice-cream at Cow-A-Bunga!! read more

I was disappointed by the Hawaiian Shave Ice. I thought it would be the light and fluffy stuff I've gotten at other Hawaiian Shave Ice stands, but it was basically the consistency of a snow cone, which I don't like. It was still okay, but I was quite let down. Other than that, the staff is nice - even when they're slammed with people. The store is small, so lines can easily reach out the door, and there can be some confusion as to who is next. But I'm willing to go back (during a slow time) to try something other than their 'shaved' ice. read more

Best ice cream in IB and out beats many in SD County. Love their rocky road and strawberry.

THE MEXICAN MOCHA ICE CREAM ROCKED MY WORLD. Funny spot but will never be disappointed by the Mexican mocha ice cream!!! (I also by extra espresso beans he he) love it!!! Right on the water read more

Best waffle cones ever all their ice cream is home made. I always get ice cream when I go to IB

Five stars is not enough. I was working in the farmer's market in the concourse there on friday night. One of my customers mentioned CowAbunga to me. I casually mentioned that I could use an ice cream. About 20 minutes later,the owner Nellie came to my stand, took and order and deliverd to chocolate sundaes with peanut butter, whipped cream and hot fudge to our stand for myself and my employee. She mentioned that they made there own ice cream. this was a fabulous sundae, and the fact that a casual conversation turned into a delivery by theowner,was more than impressive!!! Thanks!! read more

Great tasting ice cream and texture. Waffle cone was fresh. Nice place.

Some of the best tasting ice cream I've ever had! I had a single scoop of sea salt Carmel in a waffle cone & it was Devine! If you're down in IB swing in and check it out. read more

Oh pure delicious. Creamy, light, and local. My preference is a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of coffee. Combined equals tempting MOCHA! They are way beyond ice cream, there's all sorts of great coffee drinks. There's one WITH ice cream. The cold and hot together is amazing. Don't let me talk this up. GO find out for YOURSELF! Grab a scoop or two and watch that beautiful sunset on the beach. Indulge. Happy eating. read more

Homemade ice cream! Need I say more? Ok, I will. The service is also awesome.

Worst service and ice cream ever. I ordered a belgian waffle ice cream because they post a picture of it with fruits and NO whipped cream, but in reality they put a ton of whipped cream and when I asked about the fruit they just said "oh it comes with no fruits". The ice cream was terribly sweet. The ice cream eas almost $7, expensive for what theu offered. Eill not come back. i did not eat it. read more

Every time I walk by Cow-A-Bunga, there are either people packed inside or lining up outside the door and it makes me happy. The couple who owns the shop are so sweet and nice. And boy, can they make a good latte! Every latte I've received has been perfect, creamy, and well-balanced. Exceptional quality. I've only tried the ice cream once, pistachio, and it didn't disappoint! I'm relatively new to IB, and I'm very happy to have this gem of a shop right around the corner. read more

Ummm homemade ice cream, fresh waffle cones, right on the beach?!? Does it get any better than that! I like to stop in for the chocolate peanut butter ice cream on a hot day at the beach. average prices. friendly service. And yes you can try the flavors before you buy! Definitely a must try in Imperial Beach. read more

First off let me just say that the employees were friendly but what they sell is not the best tasting stuff out there. I ordered the strawberry banana smoothie and it had a citrus taste to it and my wife ordered a strawberry smoothie and IT tasted bland....like a milk smoothie with pink food coloring. If you want awesome tasting smoothies for a way cheaper price...you're way better off going to Oasis Ice Cream Parlor next to Yum Yum Donuts. read more

Last weekend after riding the Silver Stand from Coronado to Imperial Beach my boyfriend and I stop by the pier to take a break. Cow-A-Bunga was right their so we decided to get a treat. I had ice cream and it was very delicious. He had shaved ice. It looked good, but I did not try it. Its a nice like place to get a something sweet and cold. read more

Great little ice cream shop at the beginning of the pier. We stopped on a whim (and by whim I mean it was warm and sunny and we were craving ice cream) for a couple scoops of ice cream. I had rocky road, the hubbs had the mocha flavor I believe. Super tasty, good price-- bring cash though if you want to avoid a small fee for using a debit or credit card. We'd definitely go back, I think we met the owners and they were adorable and super sweet. read more

The new management here is terrible. One star is being generous. The ice-cream has turned into water and customer service is a foreign concept. Three of the flavors I wanted were liquid. Nobody greeted the customers and when I was trying to check out the owners were making waffles and paying no regard to their customers. After waiting around for a few minutes, I had to finally ask if I could pay? How does this even happen? Bring back the old management or change the new one. read more

Great service!! Delicious coffee...I love this place

We stopped by to grab some delicious Ice Cream. The service was great. Shop is a little tight but when we came it was not busy, but as soon as we left... there was a line. Overall, this is a great place to stop and grab some ice cream and walk the pier! read more

Great stop for ice cream in Imperial Beach! Locally owned and amazing flavors with great prices. A "must-go" when you are in the mood for a treat! read more

I originally wrote a review of Cowabunga a couple of years ago when they first opened and I wondered how the change of ownership would affect the business. I am pleased to say that Cow-a-Bunga over the time they have been here have exceeded my expectations. Their home made ice cream is AWARD WINNING and their coffees are better than I remembered from before. Fabrice and his wife are very friendly and NO trip to IB or to the pier is complete without enjoying their products made with love. Don't pass them by! read more

Cow a bunga is IB's best coffee by far they make the creaminess Lattes and the owner himself makes designs on the froth that's how creamy it is. Also it's strong and delicious not water down and froth less like Katy's did I mention the worst lattes ever... Seriously don't go to Katy's. Ok back to Cow A Bunga it's coffee is amazing and 3 bucks WAT DA WAT??? let's not forget the hand made creamiest ice cream ever. Man this place is a must. read more

Belgian waffle-a-bunga is the breakfast of champions!! ( an authentic Belgian waffle with little globules of caramalized esctasy embedded within it and ice cream on top..) friendly French lady operates this place at the foot of the pier... read more

Great coffee and ice cream and the best little sunflower seed muffins on the planet. Their shakes are amazing! It is very authentically euro which makes it even better! Coffee good too. read more