This is my go-to when I am craving some really good ice cream. Seating inside and outside. Rotating seasonal flavors. Mostly high school staff who are very kind. Most recent visit I got the mint chip and coffee flavors. I appreciate that both flavors pack a punch, and taste authentic as compared to artificially flavored store bought ice cream. They serve a honey lavender flavor almost year round that is incredible. My personal favorite is the marzipan flavor served during the holidays. They don't skimp on the quality and intensity of flavor. This last visit I also asked if they would give me a single bite of vanilla ice cream on a disposable spoon for my dog, and they kindly obliged. Wonderful local spot that always brings smiles :) read more

iScream - L: single scoop coffee on cake cone R: single scoop mint chip in waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The last day of Feb. turned out to be a sunny 73 degrees so there was a slight wait, but so worth it. The young worker was so patient & helpful with recommendations that it made the whole experience that more enjoyable. Out of the 2 samples I tried, I ended with the Meyer Lemon. Samples: Cherry Cheesecake which I thought had an icy instead of a creamy texture so I didn't choose this one. Honey Rose & I mostly tasted the honey & no essence of rose, so I decided to pass. Without sampling the Meyer Lemon bc the worker recommended this, I just chose it. The Meyer Lemon was refreshing & had a creamy texture. It was perfect with the fresh waffle cone. I'm ready to try more flavors the next time I stop by. read more

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Ice cream handcrafted organic seasonal ice cream with an array of flavors every month. Today I'm having salted caramel double scoop on a sugar cone. Excuse me I mean a waffle cone excuse me maybe I made one of each lol. You can taste the quality in the flavor immediately, they use great ingredients. You can taste it and save it from beginning to end. read more

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Tonight the line was short---- Close to $12 for 2 scoops. But their ice cream is pretty perfect.... And it has consistently rated that way for decades! read more

Delicious ice cream - I had a double scoop of coffee and cookies n cream. Loved the history of the ice cream scoop display on the wall but the farmhouse vibe seems to clash with the modern takes on ice cream. Super friendly staff. read more

The ice cream here was great: 4.7: Chocolate. Dark and complex. But lots of stabilizers: Gloopy and thick. But good meltdown. 4.6: Vanilla. Very strong flavor. Less gloopy than chocolate. They have a Pozzetti counter: lids cover each flavor. That keeps the temperature more constant. read more

iScream - Chocolate and vanilla ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Service on Solano is great! Flavors are very good quality. However, chocolate lovers will be disappointed because much more emphasis is put on non-chocolate ice creams. Previously, one could find a different type of chocolate every month or two, such as Mexican chocolate and chocolate malt. read more

Great little ice cream shop in the heart of the picturesque shopping/dining district at the top of Solano Avenue with many really imaginative flavors. In here, you'll find a classic yet contemporary ice cream shop chill kind of aesthetic with tables and chairs near the windows to enjoy your dessert. The 1950's style wire-back chairs with solid round marble tables create the perfect environment to sit around and enjoy your treats. Behind the counter, you'll encounter super friendly terrific service that is sample-forward!! They really want you to try a couple of flavors before choosing! Well, alrighty then! Bring it on! =) I tried the Mint Chip (on point), Meyer Lemon (Awesome!), Valencia Orange (so nostalgic to me) and the Banana Oreo (def for next time)! They have handmade waffle cones for an extra $1.50, or you can just have your order served in the default cone or a paper cup. I settled for the Meyer Lemon in a cup, but they gave me a little bit of the Valencia Orange because I felt that was pretty good too. The actual ice cream yes, was very creamy and good. The Meyer Lemon ice cream stood head and shoulders above all the other flavors I tried that day. PRO TIPS: 1) TRY the Waffle Cone - plain or chocolate! 2) Know that every cup does get a little triangular waffle wafer, and my wafer was still warm yet crunchy and delicate to the touch. It was exquisite! Yes, I definitely will be back to try whatever the new flavors are next time I'm in town! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Ice cream is delicious, management and owner are wonderful. Cakes are delicious You can even get a custom flavored of your choice read more

My favorite lil ice cream shop! I've been going here with my family since I was younger, and it's still my go to place for a sweet treat. Their flavors and comp waffle chips never disappoint :) I don't need too much so the kids scoop is usually perfect for me! read more

iScream - kids scoop of coffee toffee & cookies and cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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First time going to iScream! I went on a Saturday night. The shop is small but cozy. I was able to try a flew favors before landing on the coffee and apple double scoop! I went with a cone and loved it! All in, my ice cream was about $9. The staff was great and very helpful! There is some seating inside. Parking can be challenging but you'll probably find something. I'll be back again! read more

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I've gone back to I-Scream a few times since the last review, and gotten to try the blueberry, creme brulee, honey lavender, and earl grey during those visits. I enjoyed all of those flavors, and earl grey was probably the least sweet out of those, whereas the blueberry and creme brulee are definitely very sweet and the honey lavender is definitely fairly heavy on the sweetness from the honey even though the lavender flavor also comes out strongly enough. Overall, I still consider Mexican chocolate to be my top favorite flavor here due to the richness, density, texture, and spice flavor, but I also do make sure to have their tea flavors or lavender when I see it on the menu. I'd suggest checking their website or Instagram ahead of time to know what flavors are currently available. I had the chocolate cone one of the times which I thought was yummy, fresh, and crunchy. However, if you get their ice cream in a cup, they still include small triangle pieces of waffle cone, which I find to be a fun touch and unique to I-Scream. The last time I visited, I-Scream had added some indoor tables, but there continues to be a small amount of outdoor seating, and there are certainly other benches you can sit down at if you just walk a little ways down Solano. Definitely still among my top favorite ice cream places in terms of the quality of flavors, and I would say they also give a decent amount of ice cream for the price, so I also consider it to be good value overall for the money. read more

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Goodness is this ice cream delicious. I ultimately went with the Mexican hot chocolate flavor. But the Valencia orange flavor was also incredible. Natural-tasting and -looking and full of flavor. The staff were kind and readily offered tastes. The store is small and casual. We were helped immediately. read more

Honey lavender is my favorite flavor here. Really friendly workers and they encourage samples. $9 for two scoops on a waffle cone is pretty standard for fancy Bay Area ice cream. Their scoops are creamy but they do have more ice crystals and are colder than maybe a custard or other more dense ice cream. Lots of other shops and restaurants on Solano as well so it's a nice treat after dinner or while out shopping. read more

iScream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

iScream for ice cream! As a child, it was always special when my family would take me here for a sweet treat. Fast forward, now that I'm dairy-free, I haven't been to iScream since I was a teen but I'm so glad that I've come back with my childhood best friend! My best friend and I came on a weekday afternoon. It was the perfect sunny day for dessert. The ice cream parlor is on the smaller end with a couple of tables, but it mainly operates as take-out. Plenty of happy families and customers come in, and service has always been inviting and kind. Operating as an artisan ice cream shop, you can taste the quality of their ingredients, plus free samples. They offer traditional and specialty flavors as well as different sizes and cups and cones. Their Burnt Caramel was my go-to as a child but this go around I had a baby scoop of the Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. The Pink Grapefruit Sorbet was sweet and the grapefruit flavor came at the end, though it melted quite fast. My only wish is that they offer more vegan flavors! My friend enjoyed the Marzipan. iScream is a special place ice cream lovers gravitate towards on Solano Ave. Find street parking in the area. There's always a group of happy customers coming in and out! I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

iScream - Marzipan and Pink Grapefruit Sorbet (Baby Scoop of Ice Cream) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Best ice cream place in Berkeley!! The ice cream is delicious and addicting! You can tell it's always made fresh! The staff is always super friendly too. read more

iScream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really creamy and delicious hand-made ice cream with chocolate waffle cones. Unique flavors. Delicious

I love how the ice cream is smooth & the flavors are bold but not overbearing. I'm in love with the salted caramel! read more

iScream - Current flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Friendly staff. Generous with samples. Flavors are intense in all the right ways. Worth the price in my opinion.

I've been coming here for years and the ice cream flavors I've gotten always made my day. I usually can't resist the lavender and salted Carmel. I recently got the ginger snap and it was so good I had to get another cone and scoop! Staff has always been cordial, helpful, and friendly. It's such a nice treat coming here after dinner or the gym close by. read more

The ice cream here is delicious~ I love the flavors they have available and the dark chocolate is the best!! I need to stop by to try more flavors in the future. As someone who is not a fan of too many sweets, the ice cream from here just hits the spot~ read more

Good ice cream.. got the dark chocolate, salted caramel with hot fudge. Tasted great. Wish they had more indoor seating on this rainy day.

My wife loves the iScream and if we are nearby will treat ourselves. Today my wife had Earl Grey and I thoroughly enjoyed my Orange Cream-it took me back to my creamsicle days. Mar's took great care of us and guided us through the new flavors. If you're on Solano Ave it's a must! read more

I have seen this location changed owners a few times and currently it is iScream! I was delighted by their homemade, organic ice cream! The flavors are unique and delicious, with my favorites being the honey lavender and mint chip. The ice cream is rich and creamy, and the fact that it's made with Straus Family Creamery organic cream adds to its appeal. read more

I got the baby cookies and cream ice cream with the chocolate waffle. It was pretty cheap and she gave me a good portion of ice cream even though it was supposed to be a "baby" scoop. The cookies in the cookies and cream was moist and chocolatey. The ice cream was smooth and creamy. The waffle was so crispy and it goes so well paired with the ice cream. The shop itself is pretty small and it's not quite the place where you would sit down and eat. It's more like a grab and go. read more

iScream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

We are very well looked after, all the staff is first class, all very attentive, serving different kinds of meats, everything is very clean, the salad bar is exquisite, eating them made us feel very special. read more

There's always room for iScream! Located on quaint and popular Solano Ave, this cute ice scream spot has traditional and seasonal flavors that will quell your after-dinner sweet tooth cravings. I usually get the honey lavender and another flavor (most recently mint chip and blueberry) when I visit and it's usually after having a nearby sushi or pizza adventure. I appreciate the option for 1-2 flavors in a single scoop since I love to try as many flavors as possible. The ice cream is creamy and you can taste the flavors. Only gripe is I have had better waffle cones. Staff is always very friendly and prompt, even when there are lines. I do like Smitten, Tara's and Bi-Rite Creamery better but this will do when I'm in the Solano Ave area! read more

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Literally the best ice cream I've ever had in my whole life. I can't wait to come back to Berkeley to eat more!

Consistently the best ice cream around. The Mexican Hot Chocolate will be in my dreams for weeks. The apple crumble also an amazing flavor bomb of fall flavors. You might have to wait at peak ice cream times, but it's worth it. Super friendly staff. Love it allll read more

Located near the top of Solano Ave, they have a variety of ice cream flavors that do change. I haven't had a flavor there that I did not like. Apparently they make all their ice cream organic which is cool, but to be honest I can't really taste the difference. Service here was quick and fast so if you see a line, don't worry about being in that line too long. Not much indoor seating is offered and they do have some outdoor seating available. Other than that the ice cream is delicious. read more

iScream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super cute little ice cream shop. My boys and I stopped in yesterday while we were waiting for our food order at another restaurant. I got nervous when I say the line out the door because I didn't intend to fine a long distraction while we were waiting on on food orders. Bit to my surprise the line moved quickly. They has a limited preset menu of very thoughtful flavors. My oldest got mint chip cookies and cream, my youngest got coffee and cookies and cream, and I got orange and strawberry. You can truest tell this is not your typical mass made ice cream the flavor were so well made and ultra creamy. Definitely worth the detour read more

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My wife suggested we stop in while we were out during the Solano stroll. Honestly the ice cream was okay, but the prices were hard to swallow. It was ~$16 for two regular cones after tax. Just insane. I don't know where this world is going, but man I cannot imagine a family of 4/5 being able to even think about visiting this place. The staff were friendly and the place was clean and had plenty of seating (and some tables nearby on the sidewalk). Overall a cute little local ice cream parlor. Just not a place I can afford to revisit anytime this year... maybe if I win the lottery I can swing back by. TL;DR: Good but pricey. read more

I went here on the day of my arrival to SF to visit my friend. I had the salted caramel and the Valencia orange-which tasted like Creamsicle. My friend kept bragging about the place and she was not wrong. They use Straus milk (whatever that is) and only the finest ingredients in SF-per my friend, they also make their cones fresh. Of course, I had to be extra and get the chocolate cone. There was a line going outside. There were some cute little seats that they closed off to customers just because they were closing in 30 minutes . My friend had dark chocolate and blueberry. We both loved what we got. The portions were large and delicious even though it was not very warm that day. My second visit with my friend, the one staff who was working appeared to not be in the best of moods, not even a smile? Really ? at an ice cream shop, where children go to live their best lives and adults are reexperiencing fond memories of their childhood ‍The ice cream my second go around was good, but not as special. If you are in the area I do recommend you stop by even though the staff are not friendly. read more

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$6 for an ice cream on a waffle cone. I guess inflation? Service pretty reliable and love that you can have two flavors on a single scoop cone. I had Madagascar Vanilla and Fresh Strawberries. Not enough seating outside so you stand around with not much space to talk which is an important aspect of ice cream eating. Still it did the job and I'd come here again. 3.5 stars that I'll bump up to 4 read more

iScream - 4 happy I screamers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely delicious ice cream. Seasonal and core flavors are great. Staff generally friendly. Best ice cream in the area!

Do not let the quaint appearance and odd business name fool you - this ice cream rivals the likes of Salt n Straw or Humphrey Slocombe. The ice cream is rich like gelato, not too sweet, and properly flavorful. The menu has the classics but is punctuated with creative, unexpected flavors like saffron, hibiscus lime, and irish coffee. We got the cassis and raspberry chocolate with a waffle cone on top - citrusy, creamy and delicious. Although this place is pretty much only slings scoops (nothing else really more complicated on the menu), I will note the wait time was kinda long... maybe short staff on the day I went? I would still come back in a heartbeat. read more

iScream - Rasperry chocolate and cassis - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Felt the lovely ambiance immediately. Service was friendly, as both servers interacted with me & she gave me a couple samples. The price of the ice cream was clearly displayed. I like that you can have multiple flavors (up to four) on a double scoop waffle cone. It was not cheap, but the quality was quite good, creamy & tasty. I suggest a visit. Can sit inside or outdoors. read more

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We tried a baby scoop of honey lavender, which had a very strong but not overbearing lavender flavor. Paired well with the chocolate waffle cone, which was an additional $1. Their spoons and bowls seem compostable so that's neat! The ice cream seemed much sweeter than my usual so it was quite a delectable treat. It was a short wait on a Saturday evening and they allow one party at a time inside the store for safety. read more

iScream - honey lavender + chocolate waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

some of the best ice cream I have ever eaten anywhere! The honey lavender knocked me flat!

iScream is an awesome artisanal organic ice cream shop here on 4th Street in Berkeley! I was getting my phone repaired at Apple, so my mom and I decided to stop in. It's a small hole in the wall shop, we wouldn't have noticed if their street sign wasn't out! Walking in, you see a couple cake on display, some silver lids, and have smell the waffle cones being made. The ice cream is store in deep canisters, like traditional gelato is actually! All flavors are handmade, so going in expect to see only 8 flavors or so. You can get sundaes, floats, ice cream sodas, ice cream sandwiches, etc. FLAVOR: - I decided on an ice cream soda with crème brûlée ice cream and raspberry syrup. The staff was SUPER attentive and made it just my way! They asked if there was enough ice cream, how syrupy I'd like my drink, what brand of sparkling water I preferred, etc. The crème brûlée ice cream was delicious. Such a nice rich texture. You get the great custard taste along with a nice burnt sugar taste, sooo good. This paired great with the raspberry soda! - My mom ordered an affogato, vanilla ice cream paired with a shot of espresso. Again, they asked if there was enough ice cream and even asked if I'd like to change the ice cream flavor! We stuck to classic vanilla. It's a pretty small size and you can't order a double, but my mom said the flavor was incredible and she nearly went back in to get a second one. This place is great. Super fresh items and it's a great way to cool down while you're shopping or about to hit the road and travel. Check this spot out! read more