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    Iceskimo

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Vanilla ice cream with toppings
    Liz N.

    Such a yummy ice cream spot! So many delicious toppings to choose from, and Robert was super nice and welcoming. Great service and a fun treat! Free parking lot.

    Small Vietnamese Coffee (4/5)
    Norbert K.

    Delightful Father's Day treat -- shaved sno! I had my favorite flavor, Vietnamese Coffee (4/5).

    Thai Tea Snow
    Christine B.

    To order, you choose a size & a flavor ice that the worker shaves for you. Then, you get to add as many toppings to your bowl was you would like. The price is by weight, so make sure you wisely choose what to include. This is the perfect dessert spot for a casual & fun sweet treat! * Thai Tea Ice - 8.2/10 (the thai tea flavor was super robust. it reminds us of a thai milk tea you would get from a boba store, but in shaved ice form. the ice is very pillowy & melts in your mouth. the toppings that we chose complemented the thai tea flavor very well, & we liked how you get to add & choose as many toppings to your heart's desire)

    Yung C.

    Wow! I just came across the Iceskimo trailer. it's so cool that they pop up in different locations. I tried the ube shave ice, and not only is the color beautiful, but the flavor is perfectly balanced. It is so nice and refreshing! I love that they use natural ingredients.

    Teeling L.

    Iceskimo is a popular Taiwanese shaved snow and artisan dessert shop located in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego. The shop is a casual, quick-visit destination with limited indoor and outdoor seating. Server was friendly and efficient. Iceskimo is known for its light, ribbon-like "snow" that is creamier than traditional shaved ice but lighter than ice cream, the shop offers over 30 handmade flavors and a variety of customizable toppings like mini mochi, egg pudding, popping boba, and condensed milk drizzles. Their popular specialty drinks are Iceskimo Milk Tea, Vietnamese Coffee, and Matcha Strawberry Lattes. Their Snow Affogatos have a unique twist where flavor infusions are poured over shaved snow. We got the Mighty Matcha and it's not so sweet, perfect for our taste. Parking is located in a busy strip mall on Convoy Street. Parking in the immediate lot can be challenging during peak hours. There's a paid parking lot behind the building and additional street parking.

    Black Sesame with toppings
    Bethany M.

    Service was good - the shaved ice itself was really lacking in flavor. We tried black sesame and jasmine milk tea, neither of which had much discernible sesame or tea flavor. Honestly without the condensed milk added, I don't think the ice would have tasted like anything at all on its own. Toppings were fine. I was impressed with how well run the shop was with just two people making bubble waffles, drinks, shaved ice, soft serve, etc. But the shaved ice itself was disappointing - especially since that's their claim to fame.

    Jen C.

    The jasmine milk tea shave snow is still a favorite! It's light and fluffy with a perfect floral flavor. The boba was a bit hard and chewy this time. Note that a small with no toppings will start around $9-$10 for just the shape snow. Plan accordingly so you're not surprised at the end since there are no prices on the menu. It's all weight based.

    Joriene M.

    Iceskimo | Del Mar Mini Vanilla Soft Serve ($4.50) - This was a simple and standard vanilla soft serve, very comparable to the one at IKEA.

    Tim T.

    Very cool (literally) ice cream, smoothie, dessert place with excellent pineapple smoothies! Prompt and attentive service and cozier interior with a few countertop seats and tables. Check it out on Convoy!

    Jessica S.

    Quick stop after a friend's dinner at Dumpling Inn. It helped that we already had parking and could walk to Iceskimo. When we walked in, the store was empty, so we had a chance to chat about their offerings and ask the two employees for their recommendations. We ended up each getting a different cup, with different flavors and toppings, and freely shared spoonfulls of desserts with each other. The ices were refreshing and light, and the toppings were perfect for the frozen treats. Our choices ranged from chocolate to fruity bases, with almost every topping they had available. They started to get very busy while we sat at three tables sharing our desserts. The shop was clean and bright, with decent seating (we did spread out but tried to consolidate our space as more people came in). We all enjoyed our post-dumplings desserts and agreed it was a good find.

    Pumpkin spice waffle with soft serve, cheesecake bites, biscoff cookie, and caramel sauce
    Michaela I.

    Came here after dinner with some friends. I wasn't planning on getting anything until I saw they had a seasonal soft serve that was pumpkin spiced. It was a pumpkin spice waffle with vanilla soft serve, biscoff cookie, cheesecake bites, and caramel sauce for about $13. Seemed pretty pricey but honestly I would get it again. The combination was everything I loved about fall. Girls working the counter were quick and gave us ETA's on all our orders.

    Strawberry Shorty & Cookie Monster
    Fumie W.

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE!! this is great spot for ice cream & shaved snow. the shaved snow is pretty cheap, i think my friend paid $6 for a regular size cup. the bubble waffle comes with ice cream turned out about $11. absolutely loved the strawberry shorty, definitely share that cup between 2 ppl! will be back again!

    Rebecca L.

    Me and my kids love this place. They have my favorite mixture for desserts, warm waffle and cold ice cream. I automatically fell in love with all the matcha afogatto. I already filled out 2 stamp cards. Yes, I am addicted. And am thinking about when to come here again tomorrow. The mighty matcha is milk ice with mochi balls, almond jelly, a butter wafer cookie, condensed milk, and of course, hand whisked matcha. They make the ice for you, add the toppings, and give you the matcha in a separate cup which you pour over yourself. My husband was a huge fan of the dirty horchata which was horchata ice, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, condensed milk, cheesecake bits, a butter wafer cookie, and a shot of espresso. Yum. Besides already made desserts on their menu, you can create your own milk bowl. They offer 3 sizes and tons of flavors. Everything is by weight. They have a lot of toppings which include Cinnamon Toast Crunch, fruity pebbles, cheesecake bites, boba, mochi, different flavor jelly, home made panna cotta (SO GOOD!!), home made mochi (also so good but my husband heard the employee tell a customer that the home made mochi is only available on Friday. I would def come here on a Friday because it's delicious), cheesecake bits, brownie bits, and tons of other things.

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    Is their anything gluten free on the menu?

    I believe the shaved snow is gluten free since it doesn't contain eggs. But if you visit, you should definitely ask just in case!

    Does your soft serve and snow ice contain egg?

    Hi! It does not.

    Anyone know if they have sugar free options? My grandpa is diabetic

    No, they have dairy free but not sugar free

    Is this place for vegan?

    Hi Tina! Yes! We have dairy free options available. Most of our snow contain milk except for Lychee, Lychee Rose, Passion Fruit, and Lemonade.

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    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

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    Absolutely amazing! That was the first thought that came to mind after my first bite of the…read morecroissant and my first spoonful of gelato. Alex helped me choose my gelato flavors, and she was so patient, friendly, and kind. There were so many different gelato and sorbet flavors to choose from that it was honestly hard to pick! The moment I tasted them, I felt like I was back in Italy. The flavors were rich, layered, and complex--you could actually taste the different ingredients, rather than just tasting sugar like you sometimes do at other places. Everything was so delicious and thoughtfully made. Definitely a place I'd love to come back to!

    A cute authentic Italian neighborhood cafe in Little Italy serving coffee, treats, gelato, and…read morepaninis. My friends and I were just looking to get a coffee in Little Italy, but when we walked in and saw all the delicious treats we had to try something else as well. I ordered a latte and neglected to tell them it was for here so I was given a paper cup, but they give real cups if you ask. The latte was good, and my friend bought a kitchen sink type cookie with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It was warm and gooey good! Another friend tried the gelato and said it was very good. There are a few tables inside and tables out in front outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The decor and tables definitely gives you an old school Italian neighborhood vibe with Italian markets right next door. If I am in the neighborhood again, I would definitely come back here to try the gelato and/or a piece of an excellent looking lemon pie bar I spotted.

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
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    Positive: food was great. For me, portions of the protein are small so that sucks but can't argue…read morewith the quality. We both liked our dishes a lot. The outdoor seating was nice. It was a warm day but we got there at 5:15pm and the sun was starting to go behind the downtown buildings. Negative: service. It seems if you are a regular, like the two tables near us, they chat it up and talk about how things are. If you aren't a regular, they just quickly come by and say "anything else?" the two times they came by. Im a huge water drinker so the carafe they brought only refilled our cups once. Never got another one until we were done and they came by asking about dessert. They weren't busy by any stretch on a Tuesday evening but apparently the frequent customers either tip really well or they prefer familiar faces. I assume the latter. So, I mean the food itself was great but service was not good. I mean we went when it was slow too and the host was talking it up with a frequent customer also asking about the changes recently to parking in their area nearby.... So, it puts this review as a 3/5.

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