Today we finally got an opportunity to try Nico's Ice Cream in Cannery Row. They offer four fruit flavors; blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry. You can mix a couple fruits too if you like. I had the blackberry with a sprinkle of graham cracker dust while my husband had blueberry with coconut flake sprinkles. This stuff is delicious. So creamy and the fruit flavors are wonderful. On Thursdays, they offer tropical flavors. I plan to try a mix of pineapple and mango with Chamoy and Tajin while my husband has already said he wants the banana. Zane took great care of us and is super personable. He's very interested in pleasing the locals as we will be his repeat business. There is some comfortable seating at a counter inside and they offer coloring stations and pages for the kiddos while you are waiting for your ice cream to be blended. Stop in and give them a try. You won't regret it. After all, "it's almost healthy"! read more

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Delicious and flavorful! Really enjoyed this spot. Customer service was great, staff was friendly and attentive. Great spot for a sweet treat. read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Blackberry Ice Cream with Sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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This is a cute little hidden gem of a unique ice cream experience. Tucked in one of the buildings along Cannery Row lies Nico's Ice Cream. They just opened about a month ago and I've always been wanting to try New Zealand style ice cream, so we decided to try it since we were in the area anyway. Not too busy on a Saturday night, we got our ice cream pretty quickly. You can mix flavors as well. We got the blueberry and strawberry with graham cracker dust. The ice cream itself felt very light and healthy - like they use real fresh fruit to make the flavors. One cup is also pretty shareable among 2 people. There are also some seats available inside as well to enjoy your ice cream. They also have a sign that advertises they give out free ice cream for those who have a birthday! Definitely gotta come back during mine ;) read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Blueberry, strawberry with graham cracker dust - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

I'm dying to go there, will keep you posted. Well,I finally did,there was a parking spot in front, I had my partner go in and he said two vanilla. The girl didn't explain about their Products about using fruit or anything else, handed him the cones saying $16. I flipped a lid. Considering the parking situation I won't return, for $8 a cone. read more

Ice cream is heavenly!! 10/10 The vanilla base tastes like it has. High quality ingredients and is healthier. Highly recommend! I keep coming back here every time I visit Monterey read more

You can mix your ice cream or get one flavor and have multiple options for an added price on toppings. I opted for a children's cup of blackberry ice cream (regular vanilla ice cream mixed with frozen chunks of blackberries to make a soft cone/cup) Very yummy. Today was the grand opening and although there was a line out the door and only one ice cream machine, associates kept the line moving. Bar to sit at and the kids can color, indoor music keeping it light. Worth the wait. Nice job Nico read more

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We walked in 5 mins to closing on Saturday night. The young lady working was so nice and patient since our 1st time there. She explained everything from vegan options, flavors and that it was based out of Portland. We all picked raspberry flavor and it was delicious. Not to sweet just perfect. If we ever visit Monterey again we will definitely go back to Nico's . read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Cute sign had to take pic - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Found this place while exploring. Just ice cream and fruit. A definite must try. Thanks for a refreshing snack read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Enough said - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Super cute little ice cream shop! The staff was so friendly and helpful! We got a raspberry kids cone, a blackberry with coconut sprinkles and strawberry with tajhin and chamoy! They do New Zealand style soft serve so vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit, it firmer than traditional soft serve but softer than getting scooped ice cream kinda like a blended ice cream consistency if that make sense. The portion sizes were great we all got kids cones and felt it was just enough for a sweet treat! Will definitely come back next time we are in Monteray! read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Strawberry with Tajin and Chamoy. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Fresh... 1) service wish a smile 2) cones that aren't stale, nice and crispy 3) fruits that have a great flavor and taste 4) -ly made in front of you 5) personal experience in touristy area. Thanks for a wonderful experience read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Enjoying a nice refreshing treat after a long day at the aquarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Service was great and the ice cream was absolutely delicious. Fresh and "real". The flavor of the strawberry was so satisfying. Little grandson approved- we went back the next day to get more and unfortunately they had not opened yet. Excellent! read more

Perfect location about a block from the aquarium. Be careful not to miss it. Inside a walkup courtyard of shops. Small modest sign on the street simply says "fresh fruit ice cream". Fresh fruit and great vanilla cream are pressed together through an ice cream machine ( in the style of Yonanas) read more

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Must try this place! We've been waiting for Nico's to arrive in Monterey! What's different about Nico's? It's vanilla ice cream and then choose your fruit choice! The ice cream barista will then mix it in and voila - a beautiful creamy, delicious, tasty creation ! One can also choose toppings but I wanted to taste my blackberry ice cream! read more

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One of the best ice creams I've had in a while. The ice cream was thick and rich, and the mango added to it made it have a nice fresh tartness to it. The guy serving the ice cream was also very nice and explained how the menu worked. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

the best! so fresh and flavorful. it was so cute inside as well, service was quick! will be going back read more

Nico's Ice Cream - strawberry & sprinkles kids come - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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Best ice cream place ever!! I got the strawberry and blackberry flavor, no topping. It's not overly sweet but super balanced with hint of sweetness and tart flavor read more

As someone who absolutely loves trying new ice cream spots, I can honestly say this is one of the best I've ever had. It was incredibly fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. It was so good that my husband and I went back twice during our trip to Monterey! Both times, the staff were super sweet and made sure to give us a generous scoop. In terms of ambiance, it's not really a place to sit and eat inside--the lighting is a bit dim and the seating is limited to bar stools. But outside, there are a few benches where we enjoyed our ice cream in the fresh air. I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area or just passing through! read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

We had a great experience coming here for a treat. We asked a lot of questions and love the topping options. Loved watching the entire process. We all got a different flavor to try. It's a high tower of ice cream. Small cute place inside shopping center, read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Wall - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Came across this gem on cannery row and it's hidden in the back of one of the buildings. We got the strawberry ice cream with graham cracker dust and it was the BEST ice cream I've ever had in my life! It was a super cute spot that had barstools that you could eat on and also see how the ice cream is made! Definitely coming back here when we're in town! read more

SO delicious!!! Must try, and such a convenient location! I had blackberry, blueberry with coconut, and raspberry. Blackberry was my brother's favorite, blueberry was my sister's favorite, and raspberry was mine, but we all loved them all! 1000/10. Super cute merch inside too. The women working were very nice too. Love that they have lactaid! read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Cute mural inside! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Nico's is awesome. They take vanilla ice cream and fruit add them together in their cool auger machine and out comes fruit ice cream the consistency of soft serve. It was really good and watching it get made was super cool. Went with a group of 4. The strawberry was delicious as well as the blackberry. I guess I will have to go back and try the other flavors. I will definitely return. read more

The ice cream was fresh with frozen fruits made right in front of you. We got it with strawberries and blackberries! It's a cute hidden ice cream place off cannery row! read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Fresh Ice cream! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Love love love this place. The service is amazing. Shout out to the manager Zane, super awesome dude and friendly. Love the texture of the ice cream and the flavor is legit. Nico's is our favorite date night outing place. read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

Simple flavors. They mix the fruit and flavor on the spot. Not pre mixed. Makes the flavors stand out and has creamy texture.

It was soooo delicious! I got the strawberry with some coconut flakes, the combo was chef's kiss and there was a pretty big line but it went by quickly! It was so cold at that time but the corridor up front and little shopping area is warm if you're like me and run cold. Lol you can sit around there too. Also, it's a little tucked away so it might appear closed when it's not! Just walk around the corner! I would definitely suggest my flavor combo! read more

Me and my coworker always love take our breaks together to get some ice cream at Nico's. We especially like the sprinkles they use when we order the strawberry waffle cone with sprinkles. I would highly recommend coming here for a sweet treat!! read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Nico's strawberry waffle cone with sprinkles and a strawberry ice cream in a cup with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

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BEST ICE CREAM EVER! Such a simple looking shop but will make you not regret coming! The girl at the counter was super sweet and was going back and forth like a champ! I immediately wanted more the second I finished and am sad that I don't live closer to visit more often! A definite must try! read more

When we went it was nothing other than some umpqua vanilla ice cream smashed together with some frozen strawberries. We watched them combine it. Nothing special. read more

Amazing ice cream and even better service! Katie was friendly, sweet, and gave great recommendations for us. She even took the time to show us how the ice cream was made! Using real fruit really enhanced the flavors and took away the artificial sweetener taste you get from other ice cream. Will definitely come back to try all of the flavors whenever we are in town, thanks Katie! read more

Ice cream was freaking AMAZING. My family loved it soo much. Service was amazing, Samantha served us and made our ice cream, she was very sweet about our questions. Ambiance is good, bar-like seating. Very cute! read more

Just got done eating my ice cream and I'm already writing a review. This is definitely my new favorite ice cream place in Monterey! With completely customizable flavors, there are so many different options. If you're indecisive like me, they have recommended favorite combos. I tried the Nico, a blend of real strawberry in their vanilla soft serve, topped with tajin and chamoy in a waffle cone. It was the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and tangy. The ice cream is so light and refreshing. It honestly does feel healthier than the typical ice cream. The shop is located in the middle of cannery row right next to the recreation trail. You can walk there after a day at the aquarium, or stop on your daily bike ride for a treat. They have a few tables with chairs outside, or you can sit in the cute little shop at the bar-style seats. The shop itself is very pleasant, and the staff are so friendly. 10/10 service, and I will be back AT LEAST once a month. Thank you Nicos for bringing your shop to Monterey. read more

The New Zealand style ice cream here is excellent. We purchased three different flavors, and they were all great. The only negative was the server. She was female, approximately 17, with brown hair, the only employee working on Wednesday night. She was miserable, and obviously hates her job. Nico's would have earned 5 stars if she had been a little more pleasant. read more

So I'm hooked. I love this place. This is Zane with my cone. my first time there was Valentine's Day. I saw a post of my local Facebook that they were giving out free cones. I've been dying to try it. What made me fall in love with the friendly atmosphere, they are kind and their smiles were infectious. There was a long line but they treat everyone like their friend, customizing each cone with care. For FREE!!! I'll be a grump by 6pm. Anyway the ice cream is amazing. I truly love the texture. You actually taste the fruit in there, not overly sweet either. First time I had the blackberry. Yummo. Tonight was tropical night. I tried the mango one even though I don't like the mango. Zane made it sound so good when he described it, with Tajine and Chimoy. I loved the mango ice cream. I will be hanging out with my local friends there until summer comes. read more

Nico's Ice Cream - Mango ice cream with Tajine and chimoy. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey, California

The employee decided to make the order of the person behind me first, which was dissappointing but it is what it is. On top of that, my ice cream barely tasted like blackberry and overwhelmingly tasted like the vanilla ice cream base. Regretted I tipped for it and threw it away. Sickly sweet and weird aftertaste. Do not recommend. read more

I'm a local who avoids Canery Row tourist traps most of the time. That being said I recently discovered this hidden gem and it's good enough to get me to pay for parking. My favorite is "tropical Thursday"! They have a choice between mango, pineapple, and banana flavors. Good service and reasonable prices considering its location. Another cool thing is they have an entrance right off the bike path and a bike rack right outside! Great for families renting bikes or people walking the rec trail. read more

I loveed seeing them make the icecream I ordered the #2 strawberry with graham cracker dust & #3 blackberry with coconut flakes and OMG they were both sooo delicious and light. The worker was very friendly and patient while we had a whole line and working solo. And the painting on the wall were just soo cute they even have the kids drawings read more

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Yum, yum, yum! Had the strawberry and it was divine. Smooth, creamy, rich perfection. Service was friendly and sincere. So obsessed we got it the next day at the Santa Cruz location. I want to try the mango next time. Love it! Go try it!! read more

As an adult with severe nut allergies I am so happy to find an ice cream place that is completely nut free!! And literally free because it was my birthday!! It was delicious ice cream and I felt so safe knowing there were no nuts!! I had the blackberry and my husband had the raspberry and both were delicious! The menu was so straightforward and it was excellent. Also saw the ice cream available in packaged pints and also nut free!! Thank you Nicos!! read more

Had a sign they would be back at a specific time, waited 10 min past the posted time and they never arrived. Lost out on like 10 customers because there were many of us waiting.extremely disappointing read more

Love Nico's!!!!! Delicious, unique and fresh ice cream was a huge hit at our party! They were professional and helpful from the first interaction! They packaged the ice cream in individual serving sizes which made things so easy! They also have a cart you can hire. I would definitely hire them for your party and go by for a treat! read more