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    Scoops

    4.5 (384 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Ngoc H.

    We stopped by here after a day of kayaking. This place was so cute. There's a lot of items to try. The ambience was casual and service was fast.

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    Lina M.

    Let me start by saying that I am not an ice cream fan. I rarely crave it and when I do, I am picky. I don't just like any ice cream. I only tried one scoop here and it was enough to earn my 5 stars. I got the regular chocolate. It was heavenly. Creamy like a mousse, not too sweet, silky and just perfect. I wish I had space to try other flavors. Oh well, next time but try this and you won't regret. The staff were nice and friendly as well and let me try a couple of flavors which were also delicious.

    siri g.

    I liked that they offer samples, which was a nice touch. I also went during a non-peak time, so there were no lines. It's great that it's a local shop. I got a scoop of the chocolate fudge brownie, but it felt a bit doughy as I was eating it.

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    Soni B.

    Scoops La Jolla was so good. I got the cookie dough ice cream and it was amazing. They also have crepes and I tried the brown sugar cinnamon, which was a 12/10. The crepes are really big, making them perfect for sharing. The location is great. You can walk to the beach or grab a bite to eat nearby and then stop here for a sweet treat. Definitely worth a visit.

    Lindsy H.

    They serve VanLeewan ice cream!! After dinner walk led us right past Scoops and when I saw they served VanLeewan ice cream I knew we had to stop. My cousin had never tried V.L. and she loved each sample. She settled on two half scoops and was surprised at how big each was. I was disappointed the find their vegan flavors were out of stock and was told they've been put of stock for almost a month with no idea when they'd be back. Booo!! Thus the 4 stars. I settled for an almond milk latte and it was actually made very well. Although I didn't get what I was hoping for, I would still highly recommend stopping by Scoops, or better yet, make it a destination to try Van Leewen ice cream, you will not be disappointed!

    Rose E.

    We swung in to grab an ice cream cone, and enjoyed it on their patio, with great views of La Jolla... I tried their French Vanilla, and it was so good...and my husband raved about his flavor (??). I would also like to thank the rep who helped my husband get his Columbia jacket back!! He left the jacket in the patio chair...and called the shop to have it ready for ubereats to deliver it back to us. I was somewhat surprised it worked! So again, THANK YOU!

    Sky T.

    Great selection of ice creams in the beautiful La Jolla neighborhood in San Diego! They also serve crepes and shakes as well. I ended up getting the Cafe Latte Swirl and it was very creamy with a light coffee taste. The crepes are made fresh so can take a little bit of time if it is busy. Good service and nice spot!

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    Angelica P.

    Perfect cute little stop while walking around in La Jolla! Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough : soo good! Made with cashew & coconut milk, super creamy, doesn't even taste vegan! Banana Matcha: earthy flavor and the banana milk is made in house, does not have an artificial banana taste

    Elizabeth X.

    good ice cream but nothing to write home about! service was slow but staff is kind. Seating out front. One split scoop in a cup comes out to $6.75.

    Kirby H.

    Great ice cream and friendly service. Enjoyed speaking with the staff, they were young and respectful. Except that one girl from Michigan, who commented on our Ohio State T-shirt. lots of great free samples. Was nice to try them all before we actually had to commit.

    Vanilla Bean milkshake with cold brew
    Melissa R.

    This place has some tasty ice cream for sure! I opted for a milkshake with vanilla bean ice cream and cold brew. This thing was so amazing and the cold brew was soooo good. Service was fast and efficient with a steady group of people coming off the beach. Great little patio to sit and people watch while you eat your sweet treat!

    Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream & Black Cherry Chip Ice Cream
    Caitlin D.

    Interior was super cute, small space (no seating inside, but there is seating outside). It's pretty cold though so bundle up! As having heaters would melt the ice cream lol! Although I love how this area at night time it is all lit up. Where Scoops is located is in a spot where cars can't drive down too. While we were inside, I found the workers to be kind and fun (dancing and friendly). The menu writing could have been a few cm bigger, but no problem. I tasted the cookies and cream (was good, creamy, and great amount of cookies). I ordered in a cup, one scoop, of BLACK CHERRY CHIP! It was great. Had a vibrant black cherry taste and the chips were a little excessive but good. I think it would be even better if the (chocolate) chips were thinner. It was missing the burst of cherry pieces, but it satisfied my cherry garcia/black cherry ice cream craving! Next time, I'd get one of their crepes. I think it would be great since after sunset it's pretty chilly out. Having some warmth in a bite would be lovely. They also had milkshakes, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. My brother had the VEGAN OAT MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH ice cream, one scoop, in a cup. He really enjoyed this as someone who's lactose intolerant. I tasted it and it has a really prominent oat milk base. Overall, happy with our ice creams and if we are in the area again.. we will stop by for dessert! I recommend this place.

    Sicilian Pistachio Ice Cream and peanut butter Honeycomb Ice Cream
    Harinder K.

    Delicious treats and quick friendly service. The pistachio ice cream was fantastic, maybe one of the best I've had. Generous scoops and several vegan options. Outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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    Do they have outlets near tables?

    This is an older building and most of the tables were outside but they do have a few in a separate inside area and I did not see any.

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