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    Oceans Ice Cream

    3.7 (29 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Seating area on the boardwalk
    Ashlee M.

    Sooo good Their pistachio ice scream is perfect Service was good too!! Always a good time at the beach

    Thinnest chocolate malt ever.
    Shalee O.

    Do not order a shake! We ordered 3 chocolate malts and basically got 3 chocolate milks. These are the thinnest shakes ever. And we had to pay $2 extra dollars a piece for malt that you can't even taste. Beyond disappointing for way over priced "shakes". Oh, and no whipped cream either.

    Joe T.

    I ate here for the first time a few days ago. This is a cool little spot right directly in front of the beach. The prices are slightly higher than I expected but the food is really good. The workers are friendly and prepared the food and drinks really fast. It's kind of the perfect location to have a little snack shack like this. There are a couple of benches in the front where you can sit and face the beach which is convenient. If you want to take a break from walking and get a bite to eat this is the place to go.

    It clearly says on the sign Pizza! If you only want to sell ice cream then change your sign!

    I waited in a long line for 30 minutes only to be told they weren't serving pizza today! Why isn't there a sign anywhere that lets your customers know that you aren't selling something that is on your menu! Horrible service!

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    Kathleen A.

    While walking the boardwalk here about 2 weeks ago, the family decided we needed a break and a snack. Most of the places were either closed or had no outdoor seating available, so we stopped here. I've seen reviews about the overpriced ice cream (it's beach real estate next to tiny overpriced apartments, you can't expect cheap), and "microwaved" food. I can't speak to either of those since it was too cold for ice cream and we only tried the pizza. When I placed the order for the pizza, the woman working there told me "it will take about 20 minutes because I have to make it by hand" After walking around a bit more, we made our way back and the pizza was ready in just under 20 minutes. I'm not sure what I expected, but this was surprisingly delicious. The crust was perfection if you like thin crust with a little char that's both chewy and crispy (and frankly, who doesn't?). We got the 12 inch and the price was very reasonable. My only regret is that we didn't order 2 pizzas. Service was quick and friendly, and you cannot beat the location for people watching with the ocean literally right in front of you. When the weather is warmer, I will be back for ice cream too.

    Bianca B.

    Cool little ice cream shop with great service! Yes, you pay more for anything right in front of the ocean. Totally worth it. This place has a hippy 70s vibe that I really like. Ice cream and hot dog were very good.

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    3 months ago

    Delicious ice cream and friendly service! We will go back next time we are in Mission Beach.

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    1 year ago

    BEST Acai bowls!! Perfect beachfront location. I wish I could find a bowl like this in Arizona!

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    3 years ago

    Very convenient location. Fair prices. Customer service was outstanding. The shakes are soooo good! Banana split was excellent as well.

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    3 years ago

    Best mint and sherbet ice cream cones I've ever had! Their shaved ice is heavenly. Jenn is the best manager/employee ever!!! Top tier vibes!

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    3 years ago

    I adore the acai bowl! It's a generously-sized, nutritious escape featuring berries, banana slices, honey, and oatmeal cereal.

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    4 years ago

    Annie was the sweetest employee/ice cream scooper ever - made it all the better! 10 of would recommend (:

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    4 years ago

    Great place to grab a chill, sit on the wall and take it all in. Mango shaved ice with vanilla ice cream hit the spot.

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    6 years ago

    Good Ice cream right by the beach! Would recommend overall. Flavors tasted good and customer service was solid

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    7 years ago

    I like this old school beach treats place , they don't make them like this anymore , so grab a treat amd take a stroll on the board walk !

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    The American Acai Cafe - Medium açaí w/ peanut butter, granola, banana, blueberries, honey, and shredded coconut. Delicious!

    The American Acai Cafe

    4.8(154 reviews)
    0.4 miPacific Beach

    Don't let the name fool you - this place is super authentic and Brazilian run…read more Also, one of the only places where you can get cupuacu in addition to Açaí. Very cool! Definitely recommend.

    I only came here a handful of times before my last experience completely turned me off from ever…read morecoming back. I placed an order ahead of time and showed up about 25 minutes later thinking it would be ready. When I checked in, a younger employee told me it would be another 10 minutes. Annoying, but okay. The parking situation around here is already a nightmare, so I really wasn't thrilled about having to stand around waiting even longer. Well, those 10 minutes turned into 25. During that time, I watched multiple people walk in, place orders after I had already checked in, and receive their food before me. The crazy part? It wasn't even busy. There was no line out the door, no rush, no obvious reason for such a ridiculous delay. After waiting long enough, I finally went up to an older gentleman working there (I'm assuming the owner) and politely explained that I had been waiting a very long time and was confused why people ordering after me were getting their food first. Instead of apologizing or even acknowledging the mistake, he was rude, dismissive, and acted like I was inconveniencing him for asking about an order that should have been ready ages ago. Then, after another 10 minutes, my bowls were finally ready. In total, I waited about 35 minutes after checking in for pickup. To top it all off, the older gentleman practically shoved the bowls at me without so much as a "sorry for the wait." Look, delays happen. Mistakes happen. What bothered me was the complete lack of communication, accountability, and basic customer service. If you're running behind, just be honest about it. Don't tell someone 10 minutes when it's really going to be over half an hour. The açaí is good, but not nearly good enough to make up for being treated like an annoyance. There are plenty of other places in San Diego serving great bowls without the attitude.

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