The ice cream here was delicious! The staff was friendly & the walk around the place was beautiful. Definitely will be coming back here for more when im around town read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Delicious ice cream and perfect stop for when you are ev charging on a road trip! Seating outside and cute store front and friendly workers. Will make this a stop next time we need to charge! So many flavors to choose from! read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Salted Carmel -so good! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Sea salt cream and cookies & earl grey shortbread were delish Recommend splurge on 2 scoops.

As an LA native with ample options to tasty ice cream places like Salt & Straw and Wanderlust, I have to say, this place can rival the best! Granted, the two names I listed does novelty flavors really well, McConnells Fine Ice Cream does simple flavors REALLY well. I tried their Santa Barbara Strawberry and it blew my mind. It was creamy but not overly creamy. It was sweet but not artificially street. The fresh strawberries in the ice cream themselves were like blasts of sweet strawberry sorbet bites. Their Churros con Leches was a solid choice too, imagine a horchata flavored ice cream that's not overly cinnamon. Solid spot, I would come back for the strawberry again and maybe try something else. Edit: I came back and tried their Salted Carmel Chip and LOVED it! read more

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The ice cream was fantastic... but the customer service wasn't great. I had a $5 off coupon and the lady at the register said she wouldn't take it because it was only valid at the other locations. No where on the coupon did it say that. I found this to be really disappointing. The ice cream was good though. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Sea salt and cookies - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Lovely spot for an ice cream shop. I got to sample a few flavors before landing on the earl grey tea and shortbread. Super delish and wish I could have taken a few pints home! The service was prompt and friendly. I did ask to see if they shipped pints from their store but they unfortunately do not. Next time, I'm going to make sure to bring a large ice box to pack all the pints I want for home. read more

I tried McConnells the first time while it was in Santa barbara, didn't realize I had a closer location to Ventura. My go to is Eureka lemon and Marionberries. I really enjoy this flavor . At times it can be hard to find parking. But it's worth the visit and the wait. We definitely return. read more

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Older location with only a bit of outside seating, but the same delicious ice cream! They were so friendly and helpful here, offering samples with a smile. Prices are fair and I love that you can pick different flavors for one scoop to be able to try more. Great option right by the mall! Ideals for families with children. read more

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McConnell's is my favorite ice cream because I love the flavor combinations and the creamy texture. I love stopping by when I'm in the area. This location seemed to have more flavors including more dairy free options compared to some of the other locations. Every time I go here, I get my two favorite flavors, which are the Eureka Lemon & Marrionberries (5 stars) and Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread (5 stars). They were the first flavors I tried when I fell in love with McConnell's in Grand Central Market in 2016. I love fruit flavored ice cream so the bright flavor combination of the Eureka lemons and marionberries included the right amount of sweet and tart flavors. I also like a little texture in my ice cream so the bits of shortbread were great with the delicious Earl Grey tea. My husband's go to dairy free flavors are the Vanilla Bean (4 stars) and Chocolate Fudge & Cookies (5 stars). McConnell's had better quality oat milk based flavors compared to other ones we've tried. The service was 4 stars. They weren't overly friendly like other ice cream spots like Salt & Straw or Wanderlust Creamery, but they were nice. They gave generous scoops of ice cream. If you want two flavors for yourself, I recommend getting a split single scoop rather than a double scoop. The split single scoop was close to a double at other places. This is a great spot if you are a new or longtime McConnell's customer. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Double Scoop of Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread and Eureka Lemon & Marionberries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

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We loaded up the truck last night and took a fun outing to get our sweet tooth on!! McConnell's for the win!!!! Every bite is a flavor bomb up in your mouth! This Ventura store has been open for 13 years. I remember their opening! We were all so excited to have a homemade ice cream shop in town. The quality of their ice cream can't be beat. Their signature waffle cone batter stands out from all the rest and you can taste the homemade quality. This is why they were voted California's best ice cream! What's neat about how they scoop is a single ($6.95) is two flavors. So it's really a double. I had the chocolate, chocolate caramel cookie with sweet cream dough. So good!!! I would say if you had one choice, like one go at getting ice cream while in Ventura CA your one shot...This should be your pick. Your welcome : ) read more

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Fast moving line for such a tiny shop! Very delicious Ice Cream with a variety of different flavors all made in-house. Bring your Ice Cream appetite. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Ice cream cravings brought us to this super cute scoop shop, MCCONNELL's, which is adjacent to the Mission Bell Motel, in Ventura, CA. The red paint and quirky architecture caught our eye. If you're lucky, you can park curbside, and hop right into the ice cream shop. Otherwise, park at the mall just across the street. I was going to order a kid size, but noticed you can do a split cup (2 flavors) if you order a small. So, Small it was! Turkish Coffee + Santa Barbara Strawberry were my immediate choices and I enjoyed it while sitting outside in the patio. McC's started in Santa Barbara and they've been in business for more than 70 years. Their ice cream is made from scratch using simple ingredients from Central Coast farms & purveyors. Looking forward to visiting a McC's location closer to home in LA County! read more

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I got the earl grey shortbread, honestly my favorite flavor here. The shortbread melts in your mouth it's so chewy! The staff here is really friendly and helpful when it comes to choosing a flavor. It's a cute little shop on the corner. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Earl grey shortbread - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

I ordered the hot fudge sundae , it was pretty packed on National Ice Cream day. I took a star off because when I ate the cherry, i think it was expired because ouch my stomach hurts. The service was, ehhh, I asked for a sample of the salted banana Carmel ice cream, and he served it messy, and it was dripping and almost got on my clothes. The ambiance was fun and cool. Usually, I look forward to interacting with the service people, not today, but I will try again. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - MENU - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

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Very disappointed drove to this location from Thousand Oaks and they didn't have the Sees candy collaborations they have been advertising. Why doesn't this location have those featured flavors? I was looking forward to trying them. Since I really wanted ice cream after sampling a few of selected peanut butter chocolate chip I believe that's the name of it. I got three small and it satisfied my ice cream craving. Guess I'll have to make a trip to Santa Barbara to try the sees flavors. The 2 employees were very friendly and patient as I tried some flavors they even told me their favorite flavors. If I'm in the area I'll stop by for some fresh tasty ice cream. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Yummy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Ouch. We went out of our way because of the See's candy ice cream from McConnell's, but they don't have it at this location. We still got 3 singles and a kids scoop which came to more than $30! To top it off, the inside is hotter than it is outside and our ice cream was soup before we finished it. read more

Was super excited to try out this local ice cream spot. Posted online and on their outside sign that they open at 12pm so we got there at 12:05pm just to see a guy employee instead sitting on his phone with the door still locked. They had the lights off and the stools still up on the seating area. We were confused to why the door was locked if the sign says they open at 12pm. We gave him the benefit of the doubt and waiting another 10 mins in case he just needed to get situated. When we walked up again he just looked at us and went back to looking at his phone. Horrible service, who knows what time they open... maybe they open once he finally gets off his phone. Very weird experience but horrible nonetheless. I guess they don't open at 12pm.. they open whenever the guy gets off his phone. read more

The cutest little ice cream joint that is locally owned! A variety of different flavors and the ice cream is great quality. Appreciated that it is open till 9 PM during those hot summer nights! read more

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Yes, you can get McConnells in your local grocery store, but it tastes so much better from the shop. We did a family getaway for a few days in Ventura and stopped by to get some ice cream. Parking is challenging, but there's a small mall nearby (I would recommend parking over there). The shop itself is small and has limited seating inside but a few tables outside to enjoy your ice cream. The selections change daily (?) I believe, but I got a single scoop of earl grey + shortbread and the chocolate chocolate chocolate. It was THE PERFECT combo. Chocolate chocolate chocolate is a must for all my chocolate lovers and the earl grey is also a must for my tea lovers. I believe you can get as many flavors as you want, which is super unique! Service is great, too. read more

This is a super small location of the McConnell's franchise and it was delicious. If you aren't paying attention, you may miss it as it is kind of tucked into a corner on a street. I ordered the sea salt cream and cookies and my fiancée ordered the vegan strawberry sorbet and they were both very tasty read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Seal Salt Cream and Cookies & Vegan Strawberry Sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

I love this place so much. I highly recommend their business to any family or friend. I would come here anytime of the week and get my favorite type of ice cream. The employees are extremely knowledgeable. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - I love coming here with my friends, family - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Came here for some ice cream and was great. Great fun for family and friends! And people behind counter were nice and helpful. Coming again later 100%. read more

We js came here after a gnarly surf and tried to get some frozen cream and they didn't let us do the locals discount, if anybody wants the password it's "shredding gnarly waves 123" you have to go to the back entrance for the password to work. catch you later skaters... read more

One of my favorite ice cream spots I've been going here for years. Unfortunately as I was enjoying my ice cream I felt a strange texture in my mouth, I pulled this mysterious textured piece from my mouth and it was a CHUNK of tangled hair. Not just a strand, a chunk. I still love mconnnells but I am hesitant to go back. read more

Haven't been back to McConnell's for a while and randomly saw one in Ventura as we were driving to dinner in that area. I had to stop by and check it out. The selections weren't as extensive compared to the dtla location. I saw that they had Turkish coffee flavor so asked for a single scoop in a cup. It came out to little over six dollars. Because I am a huge fan of their ice cream, I was willing to splurge. However, it wouldn't be something I buy on a daily basis. For the price, I can't justify how a single scoop can cost so much. Then again, how can you justify an eight dollar cup of coffee? Regardless, it was delicious. Great treat! read more

Great local ice creamery. I love their coffee, peanut butter, or mint chip ice cream. My kids dig their peppermint, bubblegum, and strawberry flavors. My bride is usually sticks with their mint chip, but can be persuaded by the cookies and cream option. Grandpa is always offering to that the family because he can't help getting himself a cone. read more

Truly amazing, delicious ice cream. It tastes handmade like what your grandma made when you were a kid. It's incredible! So creamy and rich. A little scoop goes a long way. It's so decadent! Amazing service- they will let you mix flavors in a single scoop or kids scoop, which is nice. You can sample anything you want if you're unsure what to pick. The inside is clean and cute. The bathroom could use a little work but other than this is a perfect little shop and you should go get some ice cream from them! Yummy! read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

To start with the portions are noticeably smaller. But the prices seem the same. Or close too it. The double scoop was too much ice cream anyway. Here is the good stuff! The ice cream is still the best. Better than the Mc Connell in the store. The place is simple and clean. I believe the only tables were outside. This is my go too ice cream even know it is 125 miles from my house. It is worth it. I recommend this place, totally. read more

Never been to this location before but been a lifelong lover of McConnells since they used to host Summer Fridays at my company in 2012. Whenever I pass thru SB or am at Grand Central, I always stop by for a double scoop. This review is for the old White man who works there, he has a white goatee. He was so adorable, outgoing, and fun. Also, he had a fire playlist of reggae jams that would probably be great to blaze to. Also, the young woman with dark and curly hair was great about getting us samples while moving the line along, too. read more

This little place is a local hot spot! The gelato is so delicious! I highly recommend the caramel banana flavor and the Brazilian coffee! My husband and I love to come here. There's a lot of outdoor seating and a lot of flavors to choose from. Last time I tried the chocolate covered strawberries flavor, it was good too, but the caramel flavors are my favorite! Oh! So yummy! When you go in you can taste test too! Friendly and fun employees too! This location gets 5 stars because it's one of the best ice cream spots around if not the very best! Great location! Great customer service! Ample outdoor seating! Great flavors! Free Samples! Fun place to go on a date or bring the kids! Prices are decent too! read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Great customer service with a smile and delicious ice cream! The 'chocolate chocolate chocolate' is the best if you're a chocolate lover.

Ok ok ok I get the hype now. I didn't know which flavor to choose. I wanted chocolate chocolate chocolate and sea salted caramel, but I didn't want to get 2 scoops. The worker said he could do half and half, and so I got both! They were delicious!!! They had the cutest little table outside for kids that my little ones enjoyed sitting at. It was a pleasant little pit stop on a busy day running errands. The price wasn't bad in comparison to other ice cream parlors either. We'll be pulling over more often for this sweet treat! read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Chocolate chocolate chocolate and salted Carmel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

Mighty fine Icecream. Love it here. The vibe is the best. Cute quaint local family owned icecream shop near Ventura Pier and beach and downtown charm. Especially appreciated all of the outdoor tables to appreciate our warm and sunny SoCal days and ocean breeze. Loved the selection of quality flavors. Our favorites were the coffee flavored and the salted chocolate caramel. Creamy smooth deliciousness. Welcoming and helpful staff. Will visit and crave again and again! read more

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Delicious ice cream with so many favors to choose from! The lines can be long, but it goes quick. Definitely, a favorite for great ice cream! read more

McConnells has THE BEST ice cream (and you know they're good when you can find them in grocery stores too!). Their Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread will always be a favorite, and their Eureka Lemon & Marionberries is also delicious. Wish parking was easier - it can be a bit of a pain sometimes. But they have lovely outdoor seating - perfect to enjoy your ice cream on a nice day. A great choice for your ice cream fix. read more

A small place with a big flavor for all things in an Ice Cream shop....OMG...this is premier ice cream flavor at its best. Worth every scoop...and my favorite "go-to"??? Turkish Coffee flavored Ice Cream--the best hands down!!! Don't get me wrong....the other flavors are extraordinary delectable treat and a cut above all other places....and I travel from the town over just to have this ice cream......and it's worth it.... read more

The ice cream itself is very good. Dairy free cookies n cream is delish. Mango sorbet is refreshing. Churro tastes like churros. The problem is whoever is at the counter taking orders. Her demeanor and attitude was very sour and rushed. She seemed like she just wanted us to leave. We asked to taste the dairy free cookies n cream and she said they were out and only have dairy free. I pointed to it since we were right in front of it and she said oh ok" then proceeded to ask us if we wanted anything else as we tried to figure out our order. Rushed is not fun for ice cream. read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Mango - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California

My favorite ice cream spot in Ventura! I almost wish I never tried it 'cause it's added a couple extra Lbs to my waist, haha. Well worth it, though. The employees behind the bar are always friendly and willing to let you sample a few flavors before you make a choice. They rotate flavors, so it's hard to choose sometimes. Some of my favorites are the honey cornbread, salted caramel cookies and their Turkish coffee- yum. Simple, no frills, tasty ice cream. There's some benches outside to sit and enjoy a scoop with some friends. Happy employees, great ice cream= happy customers :) read more

Not as good as the locations in SB, but still good This location has different flavors than SB, however i prefer the flavors there. The icecream is firmer here as well. Samples come in a tiny paper cup instead of a spoon. No cookies. Location is small. Enter through the left. They only have 2 ppl working so it gets backed up and ppl make it impossible to form a proper Line due to the weird backwards L shape of the room (short entrance, longer pay aisle). Dairy free options available at the register. It gets loud here and hard to hear staff. It would be better to have 3 ppl working (with 1 as a dedicated cashier) instead of 2. Overall good icecream, just a little bummed when comparing it to the Sb locations! read more

Cute little ice-cream shop! Currently only taking to-go orders only and no sampling. The ice-cream is still just as delicious-- my fav flavors: the vanilla beam & turkish coffee is a must-try! (difference between turkish coffee and brazilian coffee flavor is the grounded espresso beans in the turkish coffee). Best ice-cream around! read more

McConnells Fine Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ventura, California