Cow-A-Bunga

Amazing cupcakes! So many flavors to choose from. Really nice owner! So so friendly! I highly…read morerecommend for a quick sweet!

Haven't been for a while but was pleasantly impressed by the freshness, taste and variety of…read moreflavors. Took home a mini 12 pack., a crowd pleaser. A/c was welcoming. Super friendly counter person!

Pumpkin chocolate cookie

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Feng Cha-Chula Vista

4.6(132 reviews)

3.7 mi

I loved my Kiwi Basil Green Tea here today soooo much!! Perfect sweetness (I added zero, didn't…read moreneed!), perfect taste, perfect textures. I love when I see kiwi tea on the menu. I think it took me like 5 min to drink lol The staff was really nice and the cafe itself was chill and quiet. Great moment to relax in the middle of the day. Would like to come back and try other drinks but mine was so perfect I might just get it again :)

Second time trying this Boba spot and sad to say, it just doesn't do it for me…read more Ordered the Dragonfruit drink this time and i didn't find the flavor enjoyable. So, with that said, i will prolly NOT try it the third time.

Citrus Lord...

Favorite Drink of all time, the Berry Summer! Blueberries yum

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Suspiros- Chula Vista

4.4(78 reviews)

3.8 mi

Quality & selection of these beautiful moist cakes from Suspiros keeps me coming back. Not too…read moresweet. Cathy E

Very cute and festive inside. They only had a few options for their slices, which was unfortunate…read more We ended up getting the Chocobombon and the Chococream. The icing was better on the chococream, but the cake was pretty dry and didn't have much flavor to it. On the other hand, the cake part on the chocobombon was moist and the cherry gave a nice flavor, but the icing was way too sweet. Pretty pricey for less than average cakes. I wouldn't recommend coming here.

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Oasis Ice Cream Parlor

4.6(444 reviews)

2.2 mi•Nestor

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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C H Donuts

4.6(100 reviews)

1.5 mi

To start off I want to leave a review based on the CH Donuts of yesteryear before the asian guy (I…read morethink he was Vietnemese) retired and sold it, because THAT CH Donuts was bomb! He was the only one I knew of in San Diego doing maple bars as eclairs -I'm so sad that I haven't been able to find that anywhere else. Some honorable mentions were the donuts holes, the old fashions, and the crullers. The service was always polite, warm, and familial -this guy knew and remembered his customers, even if not by name. The reason I found out he sold it and retired was because he saw and recognized me walking the pier in IB :D He and his wife were always welcoming, like you were a family member visiting for a snack and a good chat. The place has generous seating available, always clean and never dirty or messy, and is in a prime business lot at the intersection of IB Blvd/Coronado Ave and 13th Street. I've only been back once since the place was sold and I wasn't really into the flavors offered at that time, plus they were no longer offering the maple eclairs. Not sure if they are now, but I'm sure their other donuts are good since they've got good reviews and were in the Reader last year. Go check them out!

Bomb donuts! I love supporting local spots. Super fresh donuts that are soft and fluffy. The staff…read moreare always warm and inviting. I love coming to this shop before or after hitting the beach. My personal favs are the straight up glazed and the cinnamon sugar doughnuts. Come thru and support!

12.7 mi•University Heights, North Park

Holiday donut tree.

Made fresh daily, wow!

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Donuts and coffee

An's Dry Cleaning

4.6(2k reviews)

this is by no means a fair rating - I had it delivered to me so it was basically soup but my god…read more Number one gelato spot in the us is not an easy shoe to fill, but man they met my expectations Moyozashi- hojicha black cherry dark chocolate, insane flavor combo. The crunchy chocolate fantastic and hojicha still shone despite the strong cherry Pho- it tastes like pho what can I say. Strong cinnamon and it really did feel like pho but sweet. They did what other can only dream of doing well

i love going to ans! they start you off with a flavor tour going through all six of their rotating…read moreflavors and their lemon sorbet. they're very patient and you can choose who flavors in any size! the line is pretty long at night and on the weekends so if u can come during a weekday when they open! parking is just ok as it's a mix of residential and commercial with other popular restaurants and bars in the area but it's a great place to grab a sweet treat!

Calico, an October classic, is made with cream cheese and pumpkin butter from Jackie's Jams

Spooky Brocade, a dark chocolate gelato with in-house made gluten free pumpkin blondies

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2 flavors- Canvas-Olive Oil Rosemary and Termeh -Saffron Pistachio Vanilla All the ice cream was unique.

Starbread Bakery

4.5(398 reviews)

4.3 mi

My favorite go to spot for those days I'm craving a morning carb to complement my coffee. Starbread…read moreis the best. The service is quick, the pastries are fresh and they are always so friendly. You know it's great bread when you bring a box to work and everyone runs to you for a piece of a señorita bread. The warm, sweet and yet salty bread tastes like a cloud in every bite. It's soft, buttery and seriously hard to stop at just one. The location is small, but they offer many pastries. My favorite is the señorita bread but every now and then I'll grab the guava pastry when I want something a little different. You really can't go wrong with their pastries.

TLDR: Get the Senorita bread!…read more I was so happy when I found out that there was a Starbread here when I was visiting the Gaylord resort nearby. I remember having these when I used to live in Northern California and loved them so much. I had a bout of nostalgia and couldn't wait to share this special treat with my daughter who had never had them before. When we arrived in the strip mall, there was no one at the counter but I guess they have cameras or there is a sensor when someone comes in because eventually someone came out to take our order. There is only one thing to get here (at least that they are famous for) and it is their Senorita bread. I love taking that first bite when given to us because they are warm, sweet and fresh. Maybe not the healthiest thing to eat, but it is quite the treat! My daughter proclaimed it was the "best bread ever"! We loved it so much, we came back the following day when we checked out of our hotel so that we could enjoy it on the way home and share it with friends. Apparently there are quite a few locations in Southern California (typically with a higher population of Filipinos) but I had no idea! Parking is easy and plentiful.

Top fav for sure! Don't let the looks fool you you'll be addicted!

Store front

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Price list for Seňorita bread

Extraordinary Desserts

4.0(9.3k reviews)

9.9 mi•Little Italy

•$$$

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

We stopped by here after being downtown for Comicon…read more Things must have changed over the years since I felt the establishment has changed a bit. We used to come visit here when we come to San Diego. On this summer day - the restaurant doesn't bave any AC on so it made it a bit uncomfortable to enjoy our desert when it is a bit cooler to sit outside. The other thing that got to me was that the men's restroom was out of service so they did not announce it or anything but the women's bathroom was to be used by both genders but it was crowded so a bit uncomfortable. Service wise we got our deserts and the deserts are still very delicious. We were a larger party and they were able to accommodate and get all of our orders correctly. Noise level was normal and gave us time to sit down and relax our feet. Over all - food was good but things were a bit worn down from a building perspective

Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.

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Chocolate lemon bon bon

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

Our latest truck! Visit kingkream.com.

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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!

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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.

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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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