I stopped by as a post-beach treat, and it was everything that I could've asked for! It is super spacious inside, which is nice for when you need a seat (there doesn't seem to be any kind of seating outdoors). I also would prepare for a wait especially during the weekends, where it does have a bit of a line. Regarding the ice cream + other desserts, Cowlick's has so many different options. I got a mini scoop of coffee and praline, and it was so yummy! Definitely worth stopping by! read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

such interesting flavors. honeycomb flavor was delightful, with crystallized toffee or sugar pieces inside the ice cream. pretty sweet and a nice treat. also tried the rocky road, which is good if you like chocolate and nuts and marshmallows. 3 types of cones to pick from: sugar, waffle, and something else service was kind casual spot with enough tables to sit and enjoy your time read more

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Are you looking for a great place to spoil your next meal with a delicious snackaroo? I got you! The family had the pleasure of visiting Fort Bragg a couple of times this spring and the restaurants are good there, but Cowlick's Ice Cream is not to be missed! Everybody, but everybody is standing in line at Cowlick's Ice Cream, waiting to get some great one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors, floats, and toppings in downtown Fort Bragg. They have regular cones, sugar cones, waffle cones, and my favorite, chocolate dipped waffle cones! Ice creams can be adorned with with toppings galore and surely you will want to eat a nutritious meal, but may just go back for more ice cream! My personal favorite ice cream is the Hokey Pokey Honeycomb ice cream (on rotation, it is not available all the time). It is creamy and filled with honeycomb candy from a local Fort Bragg candy store! (Unfortunately for us, their the candy retail shop closed). The hubby and offspring went for and enjoyed the more traditional Rocky Road ice cream. Next trip I plan to try their ice cream sammys! The shop is clean and spacious, with plenty of places to sit inside and enjoy ice cream or shakes while watching the goings on in downtown Fort Bragg. I have never been there when there wasn't a wait to order, but it is well worth it! Locals and tourists alike can be consulted on flavor, cone or float choices. The clock is conveniently broken because when enjoying ice cream, who really cares about the time? So yeah, go spoil your next meal with some Cowlick's Ice Cream goodness! They won't disappoint! If you by chance get addicted to the ice cream, I found the local grocery stores carry pints to go! Lucky us! read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Chocolate dipped waffle cone with mini coffee ice cream scoop and chocolate sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

After having lunch, we made our way here. I got a mini cup and was able to choose two flavors. I went with the mushroom and cookie dough. The mushroom isn't as wild as it sounds. It tastes like caramel with a vanilla base. The cookie dough chucks are from Mendocino Cookie Co. It's a solid ice cream shop, but it didn't stand out to me. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Mushroom & Cookie Dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

I told my husband to pick a thing as I wasn't in the mood for ice cream. He chose Black Forest ice cream. He knows I like cherryand just learned this year that I like chocolate. and that's how he chose this flavor. I tried some and it was so good. I loved the pieces. I could have done without the chocolate chips. I totally approve of the flavor. On my own I'd never picked this flavor. This shop is located in the heart of downtown Fort Bragg. Across from the Sea Glass Museum. Parking is all street parking. We found a spot right I. Spot. Street parking is free, but there is a two hour limited. So, if you're spending additional time downtown you'll have to move your car. The shop is new and clean. Even today Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8pm (they close at 9) there was a steady stream of ice cream enthusiasts. They have so many loved flavors and some unique flavors such as mushroom and ginger. I should have tried them, but as I stated earlier I wasn't in the mood for ice cream. As much as I started not in the mood, I ate half his ice cream scoop. It was nice and soft. If you're looking for a sweet treat this is a must stop shop. read more

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Good local ice cream joint, they had a few unique flavors - I tried the rootbeer float and s'mores, both tasty. They weren't allowing samples, kind of a let down, but it was a weekend and they had a line out the door -- so I get that they wanted to keep things moving. read more

Satisfied my sweet tooth . Line was out the door but didn't wait very long . About 10 minutes before we got out of there . Enjoyed my treat ! read more

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I went twice in 2 days! The servings are generous and the waffle cones are delicious. There's a consistent line of people out the door, and by the afternoon, many flavors are sold out. This place is popular! The only thing I wasn't fond of were the walnuts in Rocky Road. I missed the almonds. read more

I would say this was an all-around fantastic ice cream experience. They have some interesting flavors. The line was super long but it went fast. They even have a mushroom ice cream restaurant is immaculately clean and comfortable. read more

Cowlick's serves up wacky, but still absolutely delicious ice cream, making it a mandatory stop in Fort Bragg. Went around 6:15PM on a weekday and there was already a small line. By the time we left around 7PM, the wait had gotten much more substantial. Plenty of seating, but you may have to circle the block a few times to find parking. Service was friendly and kind, even as the evening rush began. Cowlick's most famous flavor has to be their Mushroom, which is surprisingly mild and doesn't taste out of place or even unfamiliar. It just feels like a creamy vanilla with a touch of earthiness. The Ginger on the other hand has a very strong flavor with tiny cubes of candied ginger in every bite. I'm a ginger hater and was surprised when this flavor really grew on me! Their seasonal was the Hokey Pokey, which is just a banging honey swirled ice cream. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Ginger Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Great ice cream! Very rich and creamy ice cream, comparable to Jeni's. The place was clean and had a fun energy. Service was friendly, you order at the counter and dig right in. The line was long, but moved quickly. read more

Reallly flavorful and yummy ice cream! Service is friendly and efficient, but this place is popular and there can be a line...it gives you time to figure out what flavor of ice cream or sundae you want! read more

The ice cream is fantastic, 10/10 for the strawberry, mushroom was more of as 7/10, tasted like a light caramel with bits in it. The server was really nice and the portions were huge! I really enjoyed the strawberry and cone and she gave me a cup which we used for a lack of mess. The smoothie was terrible though, the sorbet was way too sweet and tart and it tasted not great. Def a must try for the ice cream. read more

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Wow, my first review of Cowlick's was 15 years ago! They're still in the same space on Main Street and still have the most amazing ice cream. Sure, you can get your standards but it's the unique flavors that keep me coming back each time I'm in the area. I tried the ginger ice cream and it was perfect-great balance of ginger flavor with some sweetness. A mini scoop is the perfect little treat. In a town that shuts down early, they're open surprisingly later (until 9.) Even on a cold, rainy weeknight, the place was packed. Excellent service as usual and a local staple. read more

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Food was good just the price and the serving is so bad the service is also rude and has stains on the seats and counters. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Skunk train sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

The ice cream here was absolutely amazing. The line did take a while because it was outside, but there were only three people working so it was completely understandable. The ice cream was so good. I don't even know what about it was so good. It was just fantastic. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Skunk train sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

We had such a deliciously wonderful time here at Cowlick's Ice Cream! Yes, let the name speak for itself! Not only cowlick but you-lick as well. So delicious with a reasonable price for all items. I love that this store is conveniently located right on the Main Street of historic downtown Fort Bragg. It has huge windows facing the west, the sunset and beach side. We were lucky to come here during sunset and able to observe all the beautiful colors that Mother Nature painted for us on that day . One step inside and you'll feel like a kid again. The store smelled deliciously with freshly store made waffle ice cream cone. Cute store logo smiled at you and the staff was also beaming. I felt instantly welcomed. They were a bit short staffed on the night I went but the service was top notch regardless. I was accommodated well and my order was ready within minutes. The banana split I ordered for my group was heavenly yummy! The portion was generous and there was ample of ice creams for 4-5 people. Perhaps it was because of the ambience, the sunset view or the good service or a combination of those. We all had a great time here and would recommend Cowlick's Ice Cream to friends and family who are visiting the area :) read more

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My mom came here and was super excited to try this ice cream. The service was terrible. They gave her the wrong ice cream and not only that they gave her coffee ice cream which we don't eat for health and religious reasons. She went up and let the server know and they wouldn't replace the ice cream with the right flavor. Not only did they make the mistake, they wouldn't fix it. Very poor service for expensive ice cream. Very disappointed, would not recommend. read more

The ice cream choices and combos are plentiful. Pralines and cream was good, the cake batter one was 5 star worthy for sure. But the young lady behind the counter messed up all 4 of our orders in succession, was unfazed when we made note of her mistakes and left the whole experience with a bad taste in our mouths. From forgetting the banana in the banana split, giving one of us the wrong ice cream flavor, putting whip cream on top when she was told no whip and getting the wrong syrup toppings on a sundae, all four of us were pretty disappointed. Either the young lady was not capable of handling simple orders or she was so stoned she should have been somewhere in front of TV on couch lock, either way we all were pretty disappointed. The ice cream is amazing though, 5 star worthy, but the service was a big fat 0. read more

Craving a sweet treat before boarding the skunk train in Fort Bragg. Found online that this was a really popular ice cream spot with classic, as well as unique flavors, like mushroom. Arrived and there was a huge line, which was unexpected. Didn't know the area drew crowds but good for this business. Got in line and it took about 40 min before we finally got around to ordering. Three staff members taking orders, scooping, and processing payments. They were out of waffle cones and mushroom ice cream, which was a bit of a bummer. Opted for single scoop strawberry in a sugar cone. Ice cream was really creamy with bit of strawberry. Not overly sweet, definitely a real fruit flavor. Objectively, a great ice cream but not something I'd wait over 30 minutes for. Glad I got to try something local and unique while visiting the area though. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Definitely not a fan having tried many other scratch-made ice cream spots. The ice cream is very thick and melts almost immediately. Flavor profiles are just ok. We had the ginger (self explanatory) and the S'mores (graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows). It's difficult to mess up stores but the base ice cream for both of these was just too thick. It leaves you thirsty. Service was good. We didn't bother sampling anything because the line was 20 people long at 8:00 PM. It took about 15 minutes to get through. Inside is clean and could probably use a refresher in the next few years. It's more touristy than anything read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Menu as of 7.18.2025 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Plenty of flavors for scoops, shakes and sundaes. Line moves quite slow, inefficient process they have for making the shakes. Would only come back if there was a shorter wait (it was ~35min when line was just out the entrance) Got the honeycomb seasonal flavor and it was nice! Right amount of cream and honeycomb crunch mixed in read more

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I ordered the chocolate brownie special. It was my first time here so I ordered their "best and it was $14. I got a basic browning with a tiny bit of whip cream... albeit totally unimpressive, I asked if I could just have a little more whip cream. They admittedly said NO! They would not take it back. I said I didn't want to send it back I'm just asking for a little more whip cream. Denied! Ridiculous... don't waste your hard earned dollar here... read more

Decided to check out this local ice cream shop because I heard they had mushroom ice cream. Initially, I was going to go with that as the flavor just tasted like maple syrup, but after trying to Hokey Pokey (which is a seasonal flavor) I had to rethink. I believe it's a honey based ice cream and I really enjoyed the honey comb bits! The waffle cone was nice and fresh as well. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Hockey Pockey in waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Swung by around 12 pm on a rainy Sunday and it was pretty empty. We tried 2 samples, peppermint and mushroom and decided to get a single scoop of the mushroom in a cup with a cone on top. There's plenty of seating inside the shop and they also have a bathroom! Single scoop was pretty big and worth the upgrade from mini in my opinion. Flavor wise, mushroom was sweet and similar to a butterscotch taste! Nothing mind blowing but very yummy! We left and when we walked around the area later, the shop was a lot more packed! read more

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I used to like to come here on every trip. Cowlick's ice cream is no longer preferred because the cream is there, but the icy part is missing. I hate eating soft cream! It's so basic. "Ice" cream, not milk shake! Is the owner trying to save energy or the staff doesn't want to scoop into hard ice cream? I ended up one lick and toss it into the trash bin! read more

Plenty to love about Cowlick's. Fort Bragg has plenty of cute destinations and I'm glad I chose this place to visit. Here'a what you need to know. Plenty of parking. Both street and lot. Bathroom available. Free samples. Friendly service. Cute merch available. Mushroom ice cream doesn't have an overpowering flavor, just a hint. It's sweet and subtle. And it paired nicely with the mint chip that I chose to do halfsies scoops of. Quick service for a Saturday afternoon. Indoor seating to enjoy your treat. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - The coveted mushroom ice cream was tasty! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Good, but be patient. Mushroom was a surprisingly delightful flavor (I hate mushrooms and tried a sample, just to know I tried). Good quality, high priced- but I'll probably never wait for it again. It was a half-hour wait for ice cream that "we just had to try." The line was to the sidewalk (and quickly grew down the sidewalk to the light at the corner). Bless the young folks working and dealing with kids screaming and privileged tourists. All the tables were filthy from messes "guests" left behind. They were out of waffle bowls and cones and the only one who could make them apparently was in a looooong discussion with a patron who has an issue with a purchase over a few bucks. Overall- be prepared for a long wait. Be prepared to pay about 10$+ per person or more (between ice cream and tip). Tip the kids working. Clean up after yourself. Skip it if you're in it for "mind blowing" ice cream. It was good, but not worth the wait, annoyance, or price. read more

Some of the best ice cream I've had lately. We both went with the Skunk Train Brownie, which is chocolate ice cream and warmed browned topped with nuts, whipped cream, chocolate/caramel sauce, and a cherry. The ice cream was so smooth with the right amount of sweet. The brownie was nice too. Thought about trying the mushroom ice cream I've heard so much about, but maybe next time. read more

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Stood in line for 30 minutes and thought is it worth it? Actually, yes! Good times talking with our kids with dead phones and then orderedyummy ice cream - high quality ice cream in yummy flavors - wow just really high quality ice cream - I apologize, don't recall the flavors from 3 months ago - 8 flavors among 4 of us and we all sa silently at the table just enjoying our choices. Come here. read more

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Not the greatest employees, sort of clueless kids but hey the home made ice cream is delicious. read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

The best ice cream ever. The candy cap mushroom is soooo good and uses local sourced candy cap mushrooms( taste like butter pecan). It's a must stop when we have company from out of town. My Grandkids love it. Great ambiance and service. read more

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Stopped by for ice cream after getting off the skunk train. Delicious ice cream, but service was incredibly slow. There were two people working, 2 families in from of my spouse and me, I went to the restroom and came back and he still hadn't ordered. When we did get our sundae, the line was getting longer and longer and one employee kept making waffle congress like their life depended on it. read more

Great staff! Not a ton of ice cream flavors, just the classics, no sorbet. Root beer float was great, as was the banana split (particularly the strawberry ice cream). read more

Cowlick's Ice Cream - Banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Waited in a 45 minute line only for the worker to tell us they are out of almost every "Normal" flavor when we got to the front. There was no signs saying what they were out of or anyone even announcing it. Many people behind us left also. read more

Best ice cream ever!! Visited Fort Bragg for a weekend and had ice cream here 3 times!!

What a fun place to come to. We came here after dinner ...there was not much of a wait. The ladies working there answered all our questions and gave us samples. Such interesting flavors- mushroom? It was deceptively sweet. Idk what I was expecting but it was better than I'd thought. The ice cream was thick and creamy. There was plenty room to sit. So fun to sit and watch people out the windows. read more

Mooliciuous! We stopped at the Elk Post Office before heading to our Skunk Train ride in Fort Bragg. Small post office , but got some great "Goodnight Moon " stamps and suggestions on where to eat in Fort Bragg. She mentioned Cowlick's Ice Cream and the mushroom ice cream, the mushrooms are grown right there in Elk! So of course I had to try mushroom ice cream (healthy right? high in magnesium) We ordered a three scoop sundae! It had so much whipped cream on top we were full before we got to the ice cream, the mushroom ice cream was delicious, if I didn't know it was mushroom I'd say it was similar to French vanilla. Nice size seating area where we watched as they mixed and baked the waffle cones right there. Fresh off the waffle iron! Perfect stop after the train ride! Also Two art galleries right next door. We were going to go to Taka's Japanese restaurant next door to Cowlicks's but they close on Wednesday's! Service great with more than enough toppings! It is a local fav as there was a line out the door! read more

Worth checking out if you're looking for ice cream that's a little outside the box. They have some non-traditional flavors, and I was pleasantly surprised by the mushroom one. It sounds weird, but it was actually delicious. The texture was fluffy, airy, creamy, and light. The employee was patient while I sampled a few flavors, and the sample portions were generous. The only downside is the price. A double scoop was $9, which feels a bit steep. read more

Employees were nice and I liked the overall vibe of the place, but all of the ice cream flavors I sampled and the one I ended up getting just were not good enough for how much it cost. read more