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    Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream

    4.3 (1.6k reviews)
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    Ice cream flight
    Three G.

    When I found out my favorite ice cream parlor in SD was walking distances from where we were staying, I showed up same day. I love Hammond's, mostly for the ice cream flight (because what a great idea! I'm sure I paid more for less ice cream but man was I excited and still full after) We did go as a party of 6 at 10:30pm on a Saturday night (they close at 11) so I want to give a special shout out to the two employees working that night. They were very nice and attentive. I didn't feel like they were rushing to get us out. The space inside is all themed decor, cozy to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Plus the flavors are unique. I got: Lemon poppy seed London fog Pistachio Peanut butter cookie dough

    Audrey L.

    Super cute ice cream spot! We came here after having dinner and it was the perfect sweet treat. My go to ice cream flavor is anything coffee related. So naturally I got the cappuccino crunch. It was a tasty coffee flavored ice cream mixed with almonds. The staff were super nice and friendly. Easy place to stop in for a great dessert!

    Flight of 6
    Justine K.

    Upon walking in, we were greeted by the workers who were so patient as we decided what flavors/type of ice cream we wanted. We decided on getting a flight of 6 mini cones (which was perfect for us because we could have multiple flavors without feeling too full after our lunch). A few of the flavors we got were: black cherry, matcha, pistachio, coffee, blackberry lemon, mint chocolate chip. All of the flavors were so fresh and none of them felt like they were sitting there for too long like in some other ice cream shops I've been to. If you can't decide on a flavor, I definitely recommend a mini cones flight. There were also a few tables in the back for you to sit and enjoy your ice cream with friends, or even for a date. Super cute place. I know I'll be back.

    Dollyrose V.

    Can I tell you how much I adore this place?!!? Like the cute ice cream cones alone is a great reason to venture out to Hammonds. If you can have a flight of beer, why not ice cream! You come in & the staff is welcoming like an old school ice cream parlor. The flavors though are all delicious with vegan options. My granddaughter loves this place.

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    Alixandra E.

    Omg Im not even really an ice cream lover and I'm dying to go back again, it's only been 2 days! I set up a this or that type date night and this was our cold dessert option. It's outside of the area we usually stick to for date night but we had the time! So glad we went!! There were plenty of flavors, my husband did a Sunday and I did the mini flight. I chose 4 flavors, dark chocolate espresso, chocolate birthday cake, the Irish cream baileys and raspberry sorbet. Admittedly I got the baileys flavored one for my husband, I don't like the alcohol and I also didn't like the ice cream, but my husband likes both. Both the chocolate ones were yummy, the espresso one I liked more. Now, the raspberry sorbet was delicious!!! That's the one I want to go back for. Again, my husband likes desserts typically more then me, so the little mini flight sized cones were soooo perfect for me!! If I lived nearby I'd probably stop by more for just one! Side note, my kids love ice cream but usually have 3 bites and are done. Again, these golf ball sized ice cream cones would be perfect! I HIGHLY recommend the ice cream. Enjoy!!

    Sammy H.

    Absolutely in love with all Hammond's locations! Got this flight of 6 flavors! Baileys, Irish cream Lychee cream Blueberry cheesecake with graham crackers Cookie monster Matcha Mango Creamsicle Deelish light ice creams and sorbets! Flavors are spot on. They feature classic and unconventional flavors, and they never disappoint. The blueberry cheesecake with graham crackers in the light cream, were our favorites in this flight.

    Flight of 4
    Mayra G.

    This is a cute spot and the only reason I did not give them 5 stars is because the employees seem to not have a desire to be there, they barely speak and I've gotten way better service from the folks that work at Jennie's down the street. I brought some friends here visiting from London last night for an ice cream treat. I love how they provide samples of flavors and seem to not mind if you ask for multiple before selecting a flavor. My group was a little full from dinner so each couple grabbed their own flight of four and it was the perfect amount of ice cream and nice to have variety. My top two faves were "this s&@t just got serious" and "kitty kitty bang bang" they were so good! It's awesome that you can build a flight of these miniature cones and could get more than 4 if you wanted. The ice cream is good and service can just use a little work!

    Flight
    Anthony D.

    Hammond's is the perfect ice cream place to be able to try and share as many flavors as you want. The sell ice cream flights which come in all different sizes and are extremely affordable. We got a flight of 4 and it came out to be around $8 which is a steal for being able to try different flavors, plus you get a cake cone with each! There are a good amount of flavors to choose from so with the fact that you can have a flight (up to 32 flavors I think is the max?), mix and match galore! The ice cream itself itself is good but nothing crazy. The texture is soft and I enjoyed the flight experience. Pound for pound there are other slightly better ice cream shops, but I would never pass up a chance to stop at Hammond's due to their consumer-friendly menu and flights.

    Mint Chip
    Patty N.

    Never Disappoints. Tried: Blue Moon, London Fog, This $&@! Just got Serious, Mint Chip, Vanilla Bean, Passion Fruit Ice in a Cone flight & is exactly what we needed if we didn't know what we wanted. Love that flights are an opti

    Pecan pralines & Peanut butter cookie dough
    Kelly M.

    We had our dog with us and were pleased to learn that she was allowed inside this ice cream parlor. They have a good amount of flavors to choose from. I had pecan praline and peanut butter cookie dough, and both were very good. My husband had blackberry lemon bar, which was a unique flavor that he really enjoyed. The ice cream was good quality. Our little girl, Zoey, was thrilled to be inside with us. I would definitely go back if I were in the area!

    Monica R.

    Super good and not so sweet ice cream. Great variety of flavors and the staff are kind enough to give you samples of their tasty treats. They have an option of a flight of smaller cones so you can buy small sized cones and enjoy a variety of flavors. Small place. Very clean and great staff.

    Mini cake coke flight
    Christine N.

    My boyfriend and I wanted to get some dessert and found Hammond on Yelp. So happy we did! They have such the cutest concept of mini ice creams flight! You can have the ice cream with either cake cone or waffle cone. The menu had tons of flavors to try! The flavor we picked was: blueberry cheesecake with graham cracker, lychee cream, silk road , earl grey with shortbread cookies, and chocolate peanut butter with oreo. Our favorite was blueberry cheesecake with graham cracker, lychee cream, and earl grey with shortbread. Definitely stopping by again if we are in town!

    FLIGHT of 6
    Aundya A.

    Favorite ice cream shop in San Diego. Their chocolate peanut butter Oreo ice cream is a consistent favorite on their menu. Service is always great! Love their ice cream flights.

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    I used to be a regular at the Point Loma location before it closed down. Recently went to North Park for a Tropical Dreams fix and the flavors are all completely different. I assume this is no longer Tropical Dreams - will you carry it again?

    Hello Thank you so much for reaching out and being a fan of Hammond’s. Up until 2023, Hammond’s… 

    Are flights still available? And if so, are they available to go?

    Hello Kriesha. Yes. Our flights are available. Due to COVID, we are now serving them on disposable plates, so you can definitely take them to go, but just remember that they are small scoops, so they will tend to melt quickly.

    How much is the flight of 32?

    Hello Elizabeth. Thanks for your question. A 32 flight is 32.95 with cake cone and 40.95 with waffle cones at our Point Loma location. At our North Park location it is 39.95 with cake cone and 51.15 with waffle cones.… 

    Do they sell ice cream by the pint?

    Give them a call and find out. (619) 220-0231 I'm sure they'd handpack a pint for you, but I don't know if they're pre-packed.

    I noticed more than one location. I have a group of 14. do any of the locations have seating for a group this size?

    Hi Renee! Each of our shops has a large table that fits 8-10 ppl and you're always welcome to pull up more chairs or stools. I would say our Point Loma shop is the most spacious to accommodate large groups.

    Are you open mon. may 27, memorial day?

    Yes we will!

    Vegan ice cream?

    Yeah we have vegan flavor options like our Vegan Chocolate (made with coconut milk) and a variety of sorbets like Raspberry, Mango, POG (Passion Orange Guava), and a few others!

    Do they sell gift cards?

    Yes we do!

    Do you cater? I would love to offer an ice cream bar or ice cream pop-up at my wedding tentatively set for October. Interested in learning more about pricing and options if available. Thanks!

    Hi Lourdes! Thank you for reaching out to us! Yes we definitely cater and have been part of many weddings. Please email me at luca@hammondsgourmet.com with some basic information about your wedding like venue location, estimated guest count, and any… 

    Do they have vegan options?

    Hello, Yes we do. We offer Vegan Chocolate (which is coconut based) and at least four sorbets at a time. We rotate between different sorbet options including but not limited to: Passion Orange Guava Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet, Mango Sorbet, Lemon… 

    Does this place sell thai rolled ice cream?

    no

    What flight options do they offer and what is the price range?

    The flight options range from 2 to 6 and obviously you can get multiple sets if you want more than 6. You can mix & match between the cones (they have waffle and cake). You can even get a flight of all 32 flavors but that's just 32 scoops of ice… 

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