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    Killer Whale Creamery

    4.2 (77 reviews)
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Abigail A.

    What a cute store with delicious ice cream! There is a small corner with items/gifts for sale. We were told all ice cream is handmade locally and very delicious flavors! They did not limit the number of flavors I tried! The killer whale flavor is half vanilla and half chocolate ice cream with activated charcoal to give more of a black color. I ended up getting a split scoop of the Thai tea Oreo and guava cheesecake in a waffle cone, totaling just below $9. It was a delicious mixed scoop with great flavor to both! I would highly recommend it! They don't have indoor seating but there are a few benches just outside their door. There is a shared bathroom for the businesses, so you just need to ask for the key from the front counter. I would highly recommended stopping by if you're in the area and looking for some tasty ice cream!

    Regular cone on left, GF cone on right

    What a treat to have ample gluten free options! The flavors were yummy and inclusive. Most fun of all, the gluten free cone was unique--in the gluten free world it is not common to have variety and fun new things to try so thank you to the owners for this gift . One thing to consider, Oreo makes gluten free Oreos and they taste the same if not better than the regulars. Would be magical to have a gf Oreo ice cream, you never see that around. We live in north county but will be back when we are in the La Jolla area!!

    Passion Fruit Sorbet and Ube Rocky Road

    So yummy Super friendly staff delicious flavors! I got the passion fruit sorbet and one rocky road so yummy and so many other creative flavors!

    Horchata and huckleberry
    Anny L.

    Stopped by a weekday early evening and we had the whole store to ourselves! Server was extremely kind and patient. I ordered the huckleberry and horchata ice creams. Before I officially ordered, she offered a sample to ensure I'd enjoy what I got since it was my time time here. She displayed complete thoughtfulness and good service by doing so. I had been to another creamery, Stella Jean, and by far this place tastes a lot better and has nice server. Definitely recommend!

    Ice cream in waffle cones
    Charlotte C.

    Kinda small portions, but really unique and tasteful flavors. The waffles cones were fresh and very crunchy. Would come again!

    Such awesome and interesting flavors! I got their caramel brownie flavor with chocolate sauce in a cone, and honestly the cone was the real star. The icecream was lacking a bit in flavor for me (kind of just tasted like vanilla with sparse brownie bites), but holy moly that cone was awesome! My friends got other flavors (the yuzu lychee sorbet and the espresso cookie butter) and loved theirs so maybe I just picked the wrong flavor! Hoping to come back to try another one. Note that there's no indoor seating and the interior space is very small, but we sat on a ledge outside and there was a bench as well!

    3/2025
    Leeza D.

    I love a good waffle cone and they make their cones fresh here. They shop had a lot of unique flavors. They mentioned that their specialty is the black cherry chip and the Horchata. I actually tried the black cherry chip ice cream and it also includes activated black charcoal. It's a very unique tasting ice cream. I don't think I've ever had anything that tasted quite like it. However, the activated charcoal did make my mouth turn black. The waffle cone was absolutely a delight. It was thin and crispy and buttery. Yums! Small parking lot. Casual. They give samples. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Blackberry chocolate chip
    Melanie G.

    Cute little one-off ice cream shop with good ice cream! When I went, there was a nice and helpful young boy serving. Perhaps not the most sanitary methods of serving but I appreciate his willingness to work at a young age and his kindness! I got the blackberry chocolate chip, which is a pretty unique flavor! Super creamy ice cream with a good amount of chocolate chips and a very good and smooth fudge ribbon throughout. I just wish the berry flavor of the actual ice cream was more prominent. Would come back again if in the area!

    Inside the shop and full menu option
    Mitchell N.

    This place was wild. Killer Whale Creamery had one of the most insane selections of flavors I have ever seen. It was almost overwhelming--in both a good and bad way. Every single description sounded phenomenal, which made it so hard to choose just one. I ended up going with the ube pancakes and matcha swirl, and wow. It was way too good to pass up. It had actual pancake chunks in it that gave it a nice texture and flavor twist from your typical scoop of ice cream. I also got cookies and cream, which is my go-to and favorite flavor. It was perfectly creamy with just the right amount of Oreo pieces mixed in. I tried a few others too, including the Killer Whale Vanilla, Strawberry Coconut, and S'mores on the Beach. Every one of them was crazy good, but the ube and cookies and cream were the winners for me that day. Next time I am back in San Diego, I am absolutely coming back here and getting more. I might just grab a few cups and go all in, FORGET THE CALORIES BRUH The friends I was with got the cookies and cream and the coconut coffee and were just as happy with their picks. Everyone walked away impressed. Definitely a spot I would recommend to anyone looking for fun and creative ice cream flavors that actually taste as good as they sound.

    Jazmine P.

    Me and a friend found this spot and WHOA the options all sound sooooo good. I got the charcoal cherry ice cream I think it was called. I liked that this location was very clean and quick to get us taken care of :) Flavor of ice cream was a 10/10

    Matcha ube swirl ice cream
    Marlene G.

    We came with a small rush and had to wait behind 3 parties. But it was such a cute, decorated spot it wasn't a bad wait! Super ocean-themed, there's sea stars, surfboards, plants, and so many other cute items to look at. Once it was our turn, we were able to sample flavors before ordering. It was a tough choice but we ended up getting the matcha ube swirl which was super flavorful and unique! Toppings are plentiful but cost a bit extra. Ice cream is a bit expensive but totally worth trying! Highly recommend checking out this spot near La Jolla cove!

    DELICIOUSSSSS!! best new ice cream shop in la jolla. the unique flavors hit the spot every time. perfect day would include beach, killer whale creamery, and blue whale for lunch right across the street

    Suite front
    Emmett T.

    Killer Whale Creamery... an interesting name for a gourmet ice cream shop in the village of La Jolla. It's in the same plaza as Sugar and Scribe for those who are familiar with the popular brunch spot. When I visited on a weekend evening near closing time last month, there was still a line that snaked out the front door. The suite was small with no inside seating. Numerous customers were enjoying their frozen treat by sitting outside on the benches and retaining walls of the plaza. Prices were $5 for one scoop, $7.50 for two scoops, and $12 for a flight of four. Toppings cost $0.50 each. They allowed you to sample the flavors which naturally slowed down the progress of the line. With a bold name comes the responsibility of providing bold products. The following flavors of dairy ice cream were available... * Smores on the Beach * Blacks Beachy Cherry * Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar * Lovely Vanilla Chai Tea * Blackberry Chocolate Chip * Honey Lavender Fields * Surfside Strawberry Cream with Maple Walnuts * Ube Pancakes with Matcha Latte Swirl * Caramel Seaside Turtle Chocolate Brownie * Killer Whale Cocoa & Vanilla * Cookies & Cream For those who wanted vegan choices, these were on the menu... * Mexican Tajin Topped Chamoy * Strawberry Coconut * Mint Chocolate Chip * Blueberry Dark Chocolate * Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters A set of six varieties in collaboration with Frankie & Joe's was available for an extra $1.50 each. I sampled at least three kinds of dairy before selecting a flight. My choices were the Blacks Beachy Cherry, Horchata Churro Topped with Serrano Sugar, Honey Lavender Fields, and Acai Treat with Honey Granola Clusters. The first was completely black because of the charcoal used in the blend. It was named in honor of the famous local clothing-optional beach. The cherry flavor was prominent though. The middle two flavors were alright. The acai was refreshing while the granola clusters added texture. The four scoop flight I purchased was the best value. I do have to give kudos for the creativity of several flavors. I am uncertain how often new ones are added to the rotation as the menu hasn't changed for over a month now(?). The creaminess of the products was good, however it wasn't the cream of the crop (sorry for the pun) amongst the neighborhood competition.

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