Local neighborhood Creamery... I gotta agree the high ratings associated with Koolfi Creamery. The hospitality, the warmness projected from the two owners is very welcoming. They are very friendly and patient, akin to your favourite aunt... The venue doesn't have a lot of space inside, most definitely an issue if a big party comes in. There is a decent amount of room outside, but if the weather is not favorable, also a bit of an issue. I'm a big fan of the the Ice Cream here. Lots of unique Indian inspired / fusion flavors. A good healthy selection as well. If you don't know what you want or wish to try multiple flavors order an Ice Cream flight. You get 5 flavors! In addition to Ice Cream they also serve additional snacks. Definitely worth checking out... read more

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Names of the flavors might be a throw off if its your first visit! But definitely try some it surprised me The people who work here will answer Any question you have and are friendly. Nice little patio area. parking is in the neighborhood near by or street parking read more

Koolfi Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

We really enjoyed the ice cream here! I loved my vanilla black pepper ice cream, my dad liked his guava chili scoop, and my 6 year old daughter loved her toasted marshmallow ice cream. The unique flavors were awesome, and the service was friendly too! We sat indoors in the pleasant - but limited - indoor seating area. read more

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Great, unique spot. Everything tastes amazing! Just wish the chai was warmer. Great service. Very cute interior. read more

Koolfi Creamery - Gulab Jamun Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

The ice cream was incredibly fresh and delicious! I sampled a few flavors and loved every single one. Ended up ordering the classic kulfi, mango, and guava chilli -- all outstanding. Definitely coming back again! read more

Such a fun spot for unique indian ice cream flavors. My fav were kulfi, mango, South Indian filter coffee, and butterscotch! Can't wait to try the new flavors. They have something new every week. There's limited seating inside and some outside so on a crowded day space can be tight. Prepare to sit outside. Service is great and the owner -- Priti, is lovely. I recommend getting the flight to try multiple flavors ($15 for 5 small cups). read more

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Ice Cream: Mango lasi was one of my favorites Guava fresh was also one of my favorites but I prefer the mango lasi if you had to choose one or the other. Koolfi, cardamom, julab gamon with banana, and Ramadan special were also good Strawberry balsamic tamarind was good but couldn't really taste the tamarind. I'd still get it again. Toasted marshmallow has a lightly toasted flavor that was very nostalgic for me. Boosted choco malt tasted like a fudgesicle from middle school snack shack. Did not care for the birthday cake. Jackfruit pudding is one of my new favorites. It had a really strong jackfruit flavor that overpowered the coconut but I love jackfruit so I'd totally get it again. Noodler sundae- Not sure this was worth the price. At $15, I'd rather get 3 scoops of ice cream. Food: Grilled cheese was amazing Samosas were good Chai was a little too sweet for me read more

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The best ice cream in the East Bay. You are going to wish you got more. The flavors are perfectly balanced and light. Great service, happy to give samples and offer split singles. We tried Koolfi, Coffee, Lychee/Rose, and mango lassi. All flavors were to die for. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

To be fair the ice creams are here are delicious but their prices versus portion are so out of whack that I cannot remember when I last felt more ripped-off by the lack of value at any eatery in the Bay Area! You can get up to two TINY tastes before choosing your flavor. A pint (not a hand-packed pint) is $14 - one flavor. A single scoop ONE FLAVOR ONLY - is $7 If you want a single scoop with two flavors it's $8 A double scoop (two flavors) is $9. A five mini scoop sampler is $15 If these prices seem okay to you - then by all means - come here and enjoy some tasty and interesting ice cream. But it's only fair that you know their pricing before bothering to come here because the pricing does not seem to be posted online and is not easy to see in the store. read more

I've bookmarked this place to try, but haven't gotten around to it until now. The location is rather interesting, with limited parking (unless you're using the lot across the street where Oriental Tea House is or the church). The rest is mostly street parking. There's a door on the side street that directs you to the main entrance where the patio is which is around the corner. The place is cute with lights strung outside in the patio area. As you walk in, there's a few seats, the register, and all the ice cream for scooping as well with a freezer filled with pre packed pints. They limit samples to only two per person. The flavors are all interesting and creative - Indian inspired. The texture was nice, thick, and creamy. We weren't disappointed with any flavors we tried - koolfi, mango lassi, banana, butterscotch, strawberry tamarind, guava. They also have snacks like sandwiches and other desserts like ice cream sandwiches and the falooda noodler. The service was nice. The price point is rather high for the quantity you get though. The sampler was $15, which is ok, but the scoops were just so small! The falooda noodler was priced at $15 for a 16 ounce cup, which is also very high for a dessert. I'm ok with the prices if they have a little bit more quantity. Otherwise, it can be viewed as pretty steep. We are a fan of the flavors and texture though, and will share this "hidden" place to our friends. read more

Koolfi Creamery - Sampler (one is not pictured) $15 - 5 flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

Love the ice cream here, and eating in the courtyard on a hot day is the best. All the flavors I've tried have been delicious (shout out to Cardamom and Mango Lassi) but I'm partial to the Malai Koolfi, and they have hot fudge which goes so well with it! Great (strong!) coffee too. They have some Indian street foods such as samosas that aren't available everyday but I'm excited to try them. read more

We wanted dessert after dinner and found this spot thanks to Yelp. The GPS brought us to a Mexican restaurant (we actually went inside lol) and then realized that it was next door. There is a sign at the corner as well if end up getting confused/lost like we did. Upon walking in, I noticed how clean the place was. There wasn't a line, but they have a policy of allowing customers to only sample 2 flavors. It's hard to decide when there are so many unique flavors to choose from so it would be nice if there wasn't a limit. We ended up getting 2 scoops - Strawberry Tamarind-Balsamic & Butterscotch w Cashew Pralines. I really liked the butterscotch because it wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of nut consistency. I liked that they have both inside and outside seating available. I probably won't go out of my way to come here for some ice cream since the flavors didn't really wow me. Another reason would be that there isn't any other shops close by that is walking distance. read more

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All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The ice cream and dosa cone were delicious! read more

Koolfi Creamery - Ramadan Special: Dates & Walnut in a Dosa Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is such a great find! We got here on a Saturday evening for some desserts and absolutely loved their koolfis! There was a line but was pretty fast moving and wasn't a lot of wait. We got their flight that comes with 5 flavors and tried their following flavors: Paan licorish Golden chai Mom's cardamom (my absolute fav!) Banana gulab jamun Klassic (malai) koolfi All the flavors were so delicious and yum! They have some outdoor seating as well and a nice ambience to it, to enjoy their delicacies with street parking available. Looking forward to coming back to try their sundaes and hot items too. read more

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Cute ice cream shop with creative flavors! My hubby and I did the flight. 5 mini scoops for $15. We tried the mango lassi, classic Kulfi (our favorite so did 2 servings), guava chili (be ready for the little kick at the end) and Lotus & Rose. They're all very good; flavors are well balanced and nothing was overpowering. There is a patio seating as well as some indoor seats. This place is so cheerful, inside and out. Service was fast & friendly. Two samples per person please otherwise it's going to hold up the line. read more

Koolfi Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Parking is street around the area but it's not too crowded around 7. We checked flavors online beforehand and most were true when we were there. So many great flavors to choose from! I wish they didn't limit samples to 2, I needed to have 3. They were very friendly and patient with us, and they also let me do two flavors in a one scoop cup which was very cool of them. I got butterscotch praline and lychee rose which were both great. I definitely preferred lychee rose-- it was very delicate and floral with bits of lychee and rose which was fantastic. Also, their cones are gluten free!!! read more

Koolfi Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Omg I finally got the chance to try this place and it was amazing Customer Service- so on point, I think the person that served us was the owner and she was really sweet. She was very friendly and made sure she cleaned the table we sat on before sitting on it. Ice cream- yay for ice cream. I love trying new places and I love ice cream. I decided to try their flight ice cream. You get to choose 4 mini scoops flavors of ice cream which I think is the best to go. The flavor that stood out for me the most is the salted caramel. So so delicious and highly recommend it. My number 2 flavor is the mango lassi. Im a sucker for mangoes and this flavor did not disappoint. So tasty and very refreshing. My number 3 flavor was paan. This specific flavor is seasonal so I suggest you try it while you can. All in all I will definitely come back and try their other flavors and play their toppings as well. I do hope they add more tables so guests can enjoy their ice cream especially the flight ice cream. I do think warmer the weather the more outdoor seating they will have. They also have pints of ice cream you can order and take home with you. There's street parking available as well. The only thing that im bummed about with this place is their hours. Hopefully they adjust their hours the closer we get to summer. I think closing at 8pm is honestly very early especially for an ice cream place. All in all I cant wait to go back.... read more

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Yummmmyyyy! This is gourmet ice cream--the kind of ice cream you enjoy with every bite (I get it in a cup). They have very unique flavors and I'd say more for an adult palette. So happy they're in the neighborhood!!! read more

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Fabulous flavors. I wish I'd made it in sooner, but now that I've tried it I'll be back!! Both vegan flavors were very good. (banana and chocolate) The rest of the family had dairy-based lychee rose, classic kulfi, mango kulfi. We also tried several other flavors and wow wow wow. My favorite is the classic kulfi!! On Saturdays they also sell other foods made by local vendors. Got a pint of cardamom ice cream for home $7 Puppy treats: peanut butter, banana, and ground peanuts, and yogurt. Cute. Friendly efficient service, clean and bright store. It's right off the freeway and quick back on, and if you want more than ice cream for dinner (and it's not a Saturday) there is a decent taco place adjacent. GLUTEN FREE ice cream cones. It's worth it just for that, if you are GF. read more

Unique and delicious ice cream flavors! I went with a single scoop of the klassic koolfi in a waffle cone for my first time here. I also sampled the mango lassi and their ramadan special "dates and walnut", as well as the cookies and cream and golden chai from the double scoop that my boyfriend got. All of the ice cream flavors I've tried were delicious; the flavors were subtle and not overpowering at all. I highly recommend the klassic koolfi if it's your first time here. The golden chai was my least favorite as I am not a big fan of the turmeric flavor. We came on a Saturday evening. Parking was easy to find in the quiet neighborhood. There was a line out the door when we got there but the wait wasn't too long. The staff there were all very friendly. The ice cream portion is good and I recommend getting it with waffle cone for an additional charge. The ice cream here is on the pricier side but so worth it! read more

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So good!! One of my favorite ice cream spots in the area forsure. My go to is the koolfi original and cardamom flavor. The dosa cone is also fireee! Sad they don't open later - always craving this place after dinner. read more

If you are an ice cream lover and haven't been here, you are missing out on something special. I am so addicted to their ice cream that I had to join a 12 step program. Their Cardamon ice cream is my favorite, but they have all kinds of yummy stuff here. The people who work here are really nice too. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Let's get straight to the PINT (point), my seconDAIRY meal after each meal is dessert. Unique ice cream flavors you will not find elsewhere as they incorporate different flavors from around the world with an emphasis on Indian flavors. .:: Dessert ::. Single scoop $5 Mango Lassi: famous Indian Alphonso Mangoes. I tasted mostly mango but not the lassi part of it. Very refreshing regardless. Guava Fresh: Mexican pink guava with a hint of Indian red chili pepper. I didnt think I would like this because I'm not a fan of spicy but its a small hint of chili, and the guava was very prominent which i LOVED! Kamala Blossom: lotus seeds and rose ice cream with Pistachios. VERY interesting combo that I liked. I usually dont love rose flavored things as I feel like I'm eating petals but this was a well balanced flavor profile. The lotus seed seemed very neutral and mildly sweet, the rose flavor was subtle, and the pistachios gave it that earthy flavor. .:: Service / Ambiance / Parking ::. Only 2 samples allowed per person. Our cashier was chill. Got us what we needed. We were the only ones there on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm The place is Indian inspired decors which I love seeing the culture being represented. Parking was easy with residential street parking right around the corner. read more

Stopped by again last week for cinnamon bourbon salted caramel and matcha raspberry with mysore pak crumbled on top. Please bring back the mysore pak. It should be on everything. In general--good variety and creativity with flavors, good texture; I hope to be back soon. read more

Absolutely my favorite ice cream shop. The service is great. The ice cream is unique and so flavorful. The chai reminds me of home and the mango milkshake is the theme to my summer. It's a must try in the east bay read more

Koolfi is so good my partner and I went back two more times the same week if you want quality ice cream and legitimately creamy and good vegan and dairy-free flavors, this is where you should go! The staff is also quite friendly and sociable too. We really enjoyed chatting with them. read more

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Day Visited: Thursday at 8 PM Price Range: $6-$9 Parking: Street & neighborhood parking Ordered: Single Scoop of Banana Gulab Jamun and Single Scoop of Cake Batter TLDR: This is a place that you should definitely try not just because the ice cream is great, but because the owner truly puts the best representation of their flavors forward! Overall, this place has incredible service that makes the wait worthwhile no matter how busy. The ice cream offered are all flavors that feel new, yet homey. The product speaks for itself, get here ASAP! read more

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Love love love how friendly the staff is here. also love that it is woman owned! the ice cream itself isn't kulfi but they have kulfi inspired flavors. Honestly the ice cream was sooo good. My daughter cannot have dairy unless it is cooked, and when she had the ice cream here she didn't even have an allergic reaction to it! I was so happy and so was she because she loves ice cream! the staff was talkative and helpful while we picked what we wanted. Ultimately we tried the sampler so we can try and enjoy several different flavors. I'll definitely be back for more!! read more

Koolfi Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

I was excited to try this place because I've heard such good things about it. The lady was super friendly & talkative with the family before me. When she gave them their samples, she described each flavor to them & was so kind. When I approached, she did greet me, but then I started asking for samples & she just scooped it & gave it to me. No explanation, so smile, nothing. When I ask for a third sample, she's like We only do two & I'm exclaiming that I didn't know that. She then pointed to a sign BLOCKED by a decoration & said I can do this one sample, but that's it. Still, she doesn't explain what I'm tasting, scoops it up & hands it to me. I'm standing there so lost cos I wasted a taste on a flavor I could've skipped. She's just standing there staring at me, looking around, and doesn't bother to engage with me. So I say forget it & leave. Really disappointing experience & I will probably never be back because of that interaction. read more

My coworker bought a couple of pints from Koolfi Creamery to share. This is the first time I heard of this spot - I had never seen this shop before, even though I drive in this area quite often and have even driven on this particular street many times. Anyway, she got their Mango Lassi and South Indian Filter Coffee flavors. I am usually not one to venture out to try new things, but I was feeling a bit adventurous today and decided to try a bit of both. The mango one was quite creamy like a mango lassi would had been, but in ice cream form - it does have this weird aftertaste to it that I cannot point out what it is, but not bad. I am not a coffee person at all, so I was hesitant to try the coffee one - it has a creamy, but strong coffee taste to it - all my coworkers felt like their heart was racing, and I only had a very tiny scoop of this one, but felt fidgety and my heart was already racing as well. Overall, I thought both flavors were creamy and good to try once, but not the kind of thing that I would crave it or go out of my way to get it. Also, it does make my coworkers and my mouth super dry after eating their ice cream and want to keep sipping water, so not sure what that was all about. read more

A hidden gem . Be careful what you wish for . There is too much ice cream you would want to try and get brain freeze . They are innovative and can surprise you in many ways . It's vastly underrated and should be on everyone's bucket list. read more

I was so glad to finally try this place. The location is kind of random but parking isn't too hard to find. I really enjoyed the flavors that I had: Koolfi and Mango lassi. The flavors tasted real and authentic. The texture was smooth. They offer a good amount of options for ice cream. They also have some pre packed pints that you can get from the freezer. I feel like their prices are a bit high for ice cream, unfortunately. read more

Koolfi creamery is among the top 3 ice cream spots I've ever been to. Flavors are unique and legit- We love the mango lassi, classic koolfi, bombay butterscotch and pista kulfi. Keep up the great work! read more

We came here after seeing the Community Bank of the Bay commercial for local businesses on a whim! So glad we did because the owner is wonderful and the flavors are rich. She said all the milk and cream are organic. You're able to have 2 samples. I had the guava chili and it was amazing. The chili was not overpowering and just left a tingly aftertaste that was so unique. My friends all liked their other flavors as well. I believe there's only street parking. Service is great. There are a couple seats and tables inside and outside. I had the waffle cone but I really wish I had tried their house-made dosa cone. Try it if you go! read more

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This is my go to spot when I'm craving Indian sweets. Love the variety in flavors and also that they make little ice cream pops for dogs! Love the gulab jamun sundae with malai ice cream! read more

If you are looking to indulge in the "real", natural flavors of Indian ice cream, I highly recommend visiting this place. The ice creams here live up to their natural flavors and are not the sweeter ones. We got a flight of filter coffee, guava chili, cardamom, mango and and klassic koolfi. I loved all of them and will vote to be the best ones so far I have had till date. I also sampled their orange ice cream which took me back to my childhood days when I used to binge on cream biscuits. The story of koolfi creamery is such an inspiring one and one of the founder Preeti does a wonderful job in making such yumilicious ice creams. I am definitely visiting this place when I am next in Bay Area. read more

Koolfi Creamery - Flight of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

I discovered Koolfi creamery during a heat wave in October (gotta love the Bay Area) and persuaded my (reluctant) son and (enthusiastic) husband to make a family ice cream trip happen. We couldn't have been happier with the food and the service. We tried the mango lassi, salted pistachio, and garam masala peach ice cream -all yummy- and the chutney cheese toast, which tasted like a samosa and a grilled cheese sandwich had a baby. My only regret was that I wasn't able to eat more/ try more ice cream flavors but I guess that just means I'll have to be back. Oh well. Regarding the price point - yes, it's more than what you'd pay at a grocery store or a large corporate ice cream place, for sure, but Koolfi uses a high quality Strauss base for their ice cream and only the best ingredients. And their prices are comparable to places like Salt n' straw. Plus, we get to support a queer South Asian owned business and that's important if we want to live in a world of thriving small businesses. Regarding the texture - sure, it's not fluffy but it was very reminiscent of the kulfis I grew up eating. Maybe not for everyone, but it sure floated my boat. My only question is: when are you opening a shop in Hayward so I don't have to come all the way to San Leandro? read more

Ice Cream heaven. Need I say more? I had the butterscotch with cashew, brat had chocolate malt, wife had mango lassi. There is also Noodler (riff on Falooda), Pani Puri, Gulab Jamoon with Ice Cream. Flavors are sweet and savory The best part people watching. It is fun to watch adults and seniors alike recall the joy of eating a great cone or cup (or in my case, a cup and a Noodler) of ice cream. They have a doggy cup for you to take home to your fur-baby. read more

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Service was very fast and kind. They support LGBT here during pride month lots of flags. They're located on mainstreet near the side gate. Ice cream was so soft buttery and delicious read more

Koolfi Creamery - Guava Chili and Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Leandro, California

We finally got to try this cute ice cream place! They have limited business hour, check it out before heading to there. The front balcony is cute and cleans, store decoction is unique. Each person can try 2 sample before order, if you can't decide what to get, go for the flight (5 flavor $15). I ended up got South Indian filter coffee, had very strong coffee flavor, and it was not that sweet. My boyfriend got the gulab jamun sundae with klassic koolfi. The dessert was hot, match with the ice cream on top, delicious and yummy. The person who helped us pick the flavor, very friendly and nice. If you are looking for classic ice cream flavor, maybe not here; if you are looking for traditional Indian flavor, you will definitely love here ! read more

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