Saw this place while I was at the Oceanside farmers market and decided to pick up a few goodies…read morebefore I left. Strawberry tiramisu, strawberry shortcake and Dubai cheesecake. ..... I did not enjoy any of it. Spent about $25

The Strawberry Shack had so many good treats to choose from that it was hard to decide which one to…read moretry. The employee greeted us as we entered, and he was very friendly and welcoming. We did get to chitchatting and he did tell us that his store was haunted as weird things would happen. The open sign would switch over to closed on its own and he would hear strange noises in the back when he was at the register and counter. Went with the chocolate covered strawberries and a slice of cake. Both treats were very good and hit the spot. Also bought some Dubai chocolate which was really tasty and delicious and satisfied

I was in this area of Oceanside in the valley and was looking for ice cream. Upon recommendations,…read moreI came across Ocean Rainbow ice cream parlor. Remotely hidden in the back of the shopping plaza on El Camino Real & Mission Ave, is this gem of a small ice cream shop, Ocean Rainbow. One could easily drive right past them because of their small signage on the exterior. The shop is very small and see maybe 10 people. Yeah, very friendly service that is excellent and fast to greet and offer a free sample. This ice cream shop has a very large variety of flavors that are native to Mexican culture. They have ice cream scoops, milkshakes, water-based popsicles, sherbets, sundaes, chamango, banana splits, icicles, elotes, esquites, Tostilocos, popsicles, shaved ice and a whole lot more. You can find flavors like guava, rice, pistachio, coconut, Oreo, cookie dough, rocky road, mango, mamey, cactus fruit, pine nut, MAZAPAN, chamoy, tamarindo, burnt milk, Gansito and even tequila. There most popular item is the Fresas Con Crema. Prices are very reasonable and I got a 3-scoop chocolate waffle cone for $8. They also have fresh-made aguas frescas that are made to-order and esquimales too! I highly recommend checking this spot out the next time you have a sweet tooth!

Love this place. Most ice-cream shops may have 1 or 2 non-dairy options but this place has at least…read more10 non-dairy real fruit sorbets. Watermelon, Guava, Mango, Strawberry, Tamarind, Passion Fruit just to name a few. Got the Chamango with 4 different sorbets and real fruit mango topping. For $9 its a great value. Service friendly. They sell other things too like agua frescas and popsicles and snacks. Definitely a fam favorite in the area. 5 Stars.

An's (pronounced Ahns) in the famous Top Gun House is a fantastic addition to O'side! The airport…read moreinspired theme genuinely makes me want to pack a bag and travel. The view is great, the staff are very friendly, and there's extra seating inside, around the porch, and outside. ​When you enter, you'll find the Toast Lounge section, which is a cozy spot to relax and look at the Top Gun memorabilia. ​Like their other spots in Del Mar and Petco Park, this location features some unique flavor lineups. I really enjoy their pistachio flavors and I can't wait for them to bring over some Filipino inspired flavors. I haven't been to the other 2 locations in OB and North Park, but I'm sure they're just as good. Their gelato is kinda pricey, but you definitely get more value from the pints. You do have the option to order pints only online ahead of time if you already know what you want and just want to skip the long line. Otherwise, if it's your first time and you want to get a small cup or cone and sample all the flavors, just be prepared for the long line and wait. Parking can also be a hit or miss. Make sure to check in with your phone number to collect points if you intend to come back. Definitely give this place a try!

I was definitely influenced to go here on social media due to its unique theming. We're not local…read moreto the area and thus are unfamiliar with the An's line of Gelatos. This location is in the Top Gun House, and is very conveniently across the beach. They open pretty late as well. The line is consistently quite long. We tried to go around 10:15PM, thinking it was shorter - but only marginally so. We waited ~45 minutes. First, the theming is pretty cool! I wish there was more of a chance to explore around but due to the wait and the crowd in a small space it's pretty hard to. :( The employees are super nice though! They offer you a palette cleanser first (which is also available to order) as a lemony gelato. They also ask about potential allergies. From their menu (circa August 2026) - Sambava (Loaded Vanilla Gelato with honeycomb toffee): This was one of my favorites! It was a really unique vanilla gelato based but packed with a variety of flavors that created a really special rich taste - Charleston (Honey Butter Cornbread): Really nice and sweet. I didn't expect to enjoy the cornbread as much but the flavors of honey and butter really shone - Ho Chi Minh (Banana & VIetnamese Coffee): I was hoping to love these flavors more but it was just okay. I love both banana and coffee and felt like it was not a well-blended mix - Del Mar (Vanilla, Cinnamon ,Caramel Cake): really tasted like a fresh coffee cake! They also had a really amazing grapefruit sorbet that is no longer on the menu but we really enjoyed the tart refreshing flavor too.

Food: Strawberry Swirl Sundae - nice and cold, great for a…read morehot summer beach day! Strawberry shortcake - tasty! cake was soft and airy, I would definitely get this again! Don't forget to get it with the whipped cream on top. Service: Good service, friendly employees! Accepts Apple Pay. Ambiance: No seating area. You can sit at Starbucks next door if you can find a table. It's a grab and go kind of place. Park at village faire behind the shop! Free 20 min parking.

I just tried to bring my family on Sunday night while visiting at 7:55 and they told me they closed…read moreat 8:00 while everything online says 8:30. She was very rude and offered no solution. Even if closing time was 8:00, it wasn't even that time yet.

Sweet shop is located in Carlsbad Village. I have had this…read moreplace bookmarked for a while. Finally, I was lucky to stop by twice. My goodness! I love the decor! The Pink color around the shop created a vibrant and energetic ambience. I also loved the Multicolored Candeliers. They complimented this glamorous and delightful shop. I felt I was going back to my childhood time! Just nostalgic! I enjoyed all the wide selection of chocolate, candies, marshmallow, gum, gummy candies and much more! That was fun time! They also have ice cream, banana split, sundae, frappe, coffee root beer float, milk shakes, The Bulk candy is nineteen dollars per pound Their special truffle is $3.99 per piece. They have different assortment of chocolate too. The pound was for twenty six dollars. I wish I could spend more time in this heavenly candy shop, imagine how kids feel! I don't blame them at all. My inner child could join them too. Their special truffles were very decadent, rich and silky. I tried mango truffle, raspberry truffle and orange truffle. Loved them all.The bulk candy had good quality and nice flavor. I bought many chocolate bars that I didn't see somewhere else. I had such an amazing experience and fun time. Definitely, I will come back

This is a cute little candy shop. It is overpriced but it is cute and has a few things that are…read moreunique or hard to find. When we Checked out the POS system asks for a tip which I found odd. No one helped us with anything. When I selected no tip, the girl behind the counter was visibly annoyed.

Absolutely loved the coffee from here. Being French this was probably one of the most comparable…read moreplaces to a European cafe. The coffee had such a rich and smooth taste and the atmosphere was very positive and peaceful.

Absolutely loved this coffee and gelato café! The service was exceptional, especially from Mariah…read more She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Her recommendations were spot on! The affogato was top notch, the perfect combination of rich espresso and creamy cheesecake gelato. Mariah also made me an iced honey lavender latte that was absolutely perfect: smooth, refreshing, and just the right balance of honey and lavender. Great drinks, delicious gelato, and outstanding customer service. Mariah truly made the visit memorable. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to and highly recommend!

The price of the yogurt cup was almost $10 for what I got. I only really liked the original flavor…read morebecause the rest were all overly sweet and the texture overall was ok the icier side. I would have preferred a creamy texture. It's ok for what it was but I think I'd rather spend that amount on an ice cream that's more worth the cost.

First of all you open the door and there's a weird white curtain. Next this old man working behind…read morethe counter is yelling at my kids telling them that they need to be watched when they are just standing there. My kids are well behaved and he persisted to keep yelling at them. Ridiculous will never be back

So, whaddaya do in Oceanside (aka: "O'side", to me at least), after a nice lunch with a Yelp Friend…read moreyou met in person for the first time? Ya knock around on the O'side Beach, making your way slowly toward the famous Oceanside Pier, THAT'S what ya do. I absolutely love The O'side Pier, and try to make time for a trip there, anytime I'm in Escondido. It doesn't make it more difficult that it's the closest place to get to the Pacific, driving from E-town. Google up The Oceanside Pier; it's got quite a history. Ya know how they say: "There's always room for Jell-o"? Well, the same could be said for Italian Ice. Similar to Ice Cream, it contains NO Dairy (in case you're lactose-intolerant), and is simply DELICIOUS! You're not "delicious-intolerant", are ya? Which brings me to Skweezrz New York Italian Ices. "Italian Ice Joe" is set up right at the base of the ramp you walk up, to get onto The Pier itself. Great location; even greater fare. Joe's a really cool guy; I hung around long enough to see how great and easy he is with people of all kinds, be it kids, surfers, the ladies, or that annoying guy that talks your ear off, and just won't LEAVE (uh, that'd be...me). He offers every passer-by a free sample, and I warn ya; if you sample, you WILL buy! Of course, Joe offered me a "free one" (no not "that" kind). Sadly, he was out of my favorite fruit flavor (Cherry), so I had to "settle" for Strawberry; it sure didn't feel like settling. I may eat more Ice Cream than Italian Ice (as a general rule), but I really don't know why. The flavor was AMAZING! Couple that with the fact that it's gotta be lower in calories (something I could do with less of), and has a MUCH fresher finish. Compared to Ice Cream (or even frozen Yogurt), it's a way healthier choice. And it seems to quench your thirst, at the same time it's soothing your mouth with sweet, fruity coolness. Joe's got every flavor under the Sun (tho there was no Sun itself today); all the expected fruits, plus a chocolate flavor Joe sez tastes just like a Tootsie Roll. Or if ya can't decide, have him mix ya up a "Rainbow"; I can't remember if that's what he called it, but you get the idea (I posted a pic of one). Joe's got 'em ALL! It's NOT just getting a cup of frozen stuff; no, it's a whole "experience", it really is. The cool Italian Ice will soothe your mouth and cleanse your palette, and Joe's perpetual good mood is infectious. If you don't leave with a lighter spirit just by hangin' around the guy, you're a lost cause. The Italian Ice will cost ya (tho not very much at all); the uplifting spirit is FREE. If you're in Oceanside, you gotta take a trip to the O'side Pier. Take a walk all the way to the end and have a chat with the Pelicans, but don't get too close (they WILL attack, and I'm not kidding). And above all else, ya GOTTA stop by Skweezrz New York Italian Ice cart, say hi to Joe, and have a cup of frozen cheer. Tell him Larry sent ya! larrythediner .

This is probably THE BEST Italian ice cream place I've tried! They are located on the Oceanside…read moreBoardwalk/Strand right below the pier in front of The Tin Fish a great seafood joint! You cannot drive to this location, but there is tons of parking and you can walk the boardwalk and enjoy some Italian refreshing ice! Their Italian rainbow (cherry, lime, lemon), blueberry, coconut and mango ate all flavors I've tried or sampled and all taste DELICIOUS! Went yesterday and they had something new! Diablito Rica for just $5 and that includes; 3 scoops of mango ice, chamoy, tajin and a tamarindo stick, it was happiness in my mouth! I opted out one scoop of mango for Italian rainbow ice. They didn't skimp on the tajin and chamoy either and you can add the extras to any scoop(s) of Italian ice, if you don't like mango. If you ever find yourself in Oceanside on a hot day and are looking for a refreshing treat, try this place, I promise you won't be disappointed! They are super friendly and their samples are very generous! Enjoy!