July 2026 We were…read moretold by so many people about this local favorite. We stopped by the State St location and the line was out the door...always a great sign. So many unique choices. I had the banana and salted caramel with a scoop of the mixed berry cobbler. My boys had an earl grey and a cookies and cream all in waffle cones. The ice cream tasted great. However, the mixed berry has the texture of sawdust. I'd skip this the next time. It was pricey! 4 single scoops in waffle coins came out to $40!!!!!

Before visiting SB, everyone tells me that I gotta try the ice cream here. I did. Then I visited…read moreagain. And I'm still thinking about it. This location seemed to have less of a line but just as much offerings. Amazing service from the team. Ice cream was not too sweet and very creamy. The flavors don't taste artificial at all. Will definitely visit again whenever I'm here next... and I now wanna figure out how I can maybe order them online hehe. A few fav: - Brown sugar and milk Bordeaux - Sea salt cream and cookie - Santa Barbara strawberry - better than the other strawberry ones! - Chocolate chocolate chocolate

I ordered the milk and cookies and the Nutella flavor. The ice cream was very creamy, and was on…read morethe softer side which I like. The milk and cookies flavor was good. It had these chunks of chocolate cookies and chocolate chips. I liked the cookie bits, not so much the chocolate chips. The Nutella ice cream was great, and I enjoyed how it came with Nutella spread on the bottom. I like how the ice cream is organic but it is pretty expensive. The service was nice. Rori's is located in a food hall. It is kinda loud, and there is not a ton of seating outside of the stall.

Rori's Artisinal Creamery is located inside of the Santa Barbara Public Market. A great spot to…read morecome for a drink, lunch/dinner and they stop by Rori's for some delicious ice cream! The line was fairly long when we arrived, but it does move pretty fast even with only 2 people working. // FLAVORS // BROWN SUGAR BANANA: fresh banana ice cream made with homemade dark brown sugar. If you love bananas, you'll definitely go crazy for this! The brown sugar flavor takes a backseat compared to the banana. SALTED CARAMEL: Homemade caramel topped with Maldon sea salt. This was my favorite one! Deep caramel flavor, with a slight hint of Maldon sea salt. The only thing that would make this better is something added to it for texture.

I walked into Cuso's when they were going to close in 5 minutes completely expecting them to say…read morethey're closed which would have been fine! However, they said they would still serve me. I ordered a double scoop of cookies and cream and went on my way. It was delicious, and I appreciate them serving me so close to closing it.

Flavors and quality -- 10/10 Location -- 10/10…read more Unfortunately, the presentation didn't match. We ordered the 3-scoop flight while dining in, and it was served in a plastic cupcake container. It felt like they ran out of proper ice cream cups and just used a 2x2 cupcake box instead. For something priced higher than a single scoop, the experience felt worse than a basic to-go setup. Great ice cream, but the presentation really took away from it. Other places would have used this as an opportunity to elevate the experience and reinforce their brand. Making great ice cream is only part of the job. The full customer experience, down to small details like how it's served, is what brings people back.

Feels like I'm transported back to the 90's , but with the current ice cream prices …read more Delicious Thifty's ice cream with quick service. They're are waffle cones and waffle bowls, but next time I'm stick to a cake cone. It was nice to sit at the outdoor tables that overlook the Santa Barbara coastline.

My son and I were walking along the beautiful pier yesterday when we saw a woman walking by with an…read moreice cream cone. A few steps later we saw this place and my son wanted to stop in for some ice cream. Upon walking in, we weren't even greeted by anyone and there were 2 girls with an attitude behind the counter who were extremely unwelcoming. They also didn't allow us to sample anything and the ice creams didn't even look that appealing, so we left. We went to McConnell's later and had a much better experience!

I tried McConnell's for the first time and it was TOP TIER! Like immediately! Every flavor I…read moresampled was deliciously creamy, dense, and rich--a testament to their use of high quality ingredients (grass-grazed milk and cream) sourced locally from the Central Coast. It was so difficult to choose! I ultimately went with the Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread Cookies and Sea Salt Cream & Cookies. The Earl Grey tea base was really aromatic and authentic, and the shortbread cookies added a buttery sweet texture, easily one of the best artisanal flavors I've ever tried. As for the Sea Salt Cream & Cookies flavor, the local sea salt in the cream base paired perfectly with the chocolate chunk cookie pieces. I appreciate how both flavors I chose were balanced by elements that cut the richness in such a well-crafted way. My friends got the Eureka Lemon & Marionberries, Churros Con Leche, and Santa Barbara Strawberry flavors and LOVED them. The SB Strawberry flavor was so fresh and unlike any other strawberry ice cream. There's just something about those local Central Coast strawberries! Prepare to pay, but also prepare to be blown away. The quality and flavor make it an indulgence well worth the price. We were greeted by friendly employees who were super helpful with letting us sample flavors and advising us on what flavors pair well together. This location is perfect for grabbing a scoop and walking along State Street or browsing the Farmer's Market! There were also a few tables upstairs and some benches right outside.

Came to this ice cream shop because it was highly recommended in a YouTube video as a "must" when…read morein Santa Barbara. When we arrived the line was out the door, but fairly short because it started at the entrance. We were able to order within 3-5min. In another review on yelp I saw they had cake sprinkles, one of my favorite types of ice cream! Unfortunately they didn't have that flavor, nor did they have a couple other flavors my husband was looking for that he saw on their website. Though they had them in the pint version. I did end up trying the peanut butter, but ultimately went with the strawberries and cream. Wouldn't have been my first choice, but I didn't really have other options that I was eager to try. I'm wondering if they sold out of specific flavors because ordered 30 min before closing. If you like different flavored ice cream I would recommend trying if you're interested, but I wouldn't say it's a "MUST".

Great yogurtland with plenty of yogurt selection! We got the…read moremango and tangerine yogurt as well as the blue popsicle and cookies and cream flavored yogurt! Topped with mochi and popping boba

We love a good Yogurtland. The yogurt is delicious. This location is pretty trashed and unkept…read morethough. Nobody is cleaning up the machines and bar. Bathroom was literally a disgusting experience to have to go through before eating my purchase. Girl working the counter just stays in the back and you have to ring the bell? Weird way to run a business.

My experience here was amazing. The worker with the lip piercing was super kind and friendly…read more Everyone in general was amazing there. Their ice cream is spectacular (especially their dips). The place is wheelchair friendly, as they have a button to open the door. Overall the experience and food was delicious and I will be coming back again.

We came in for some ice cream on a hot sunny day. This is my sister's official favorite ice cream…read morespot. She ordered the double cone and was so excited for it. They have a restrooms, a clean establishment and kind workers. They had a little "softee sombrero" challenge that even my teenager sister was thrilled to try. There's a little mister softee truck to take pictures outside! Super cute haha I made my sister stand behind the truck for a photo.

Blenders is a staple when you're in Santa Barbara. I went every single day when I was there. The…read moresmoothies are great for the price and they have so many flavors to choose from. It's great that they open early and pretty late for a smoothie spot. Its a great dessert alternative too if you want something sweet post-dinner. Its a pick up only spot, so grab and go to enjoy on state street or by the beach.

Another awesome experience at one of the Blenders shops! Even though it was close to when they were…read moreclosing shop, they quickly made my order, and it was great! I always go with my go-to blue banana and it was perfect! The blueberries were really sour so it balanced well with the sweetness of the banana. Another amazing experience!