If you're in the Encinitas area, JoJo's Creamery is an absolute must-visit! The Vanilla Bean is…read moreincredibly rich and flavorful, but the Peanut Butter Cup is truly on another level--easily the best I've ever had. I love that they top every scoop with a complimentary mini cookie; it's such a thoughtful and delicious touch. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients here. Highly recommend!

Each time I visited the flavors I chose were delicious. Awesome waffle cone made when I ordered…read more Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. When I asked if they had anything for my little dog, she spread the ice cream around the foam bowl so it was an easy to eat treat. The store front is very cute and the menu listings are on the boards. There's vegan and gluten free options. The location is in The Lumberyard and I've always found parking. There are tables and a fountain straight out from their door. A lovely place to sit and take time for yourself

GF Principal Trunch Bowl was sooo good! Def highly recommend it! Not Vegan, though…read more Excellent service. Very interesting flavors and yummy.

My family loves Little Fox and we're so happy a second location opened to give us more…read moreopportunities to indulge in their wonderfully creative flavors. My son is partial to the birthday cake flavor. Their fancy ice cream tacos ($7) (yes, just like the now discontinued ChocoTaco of our childhoods) are beautiful and delicious. I especially love this new location because of the tiny sink they offer for the kiddos to rinse their hands before/after their treats AND its proximity to one of my favorite coffee shops next door. Street parking only but it's never that tough to find a spot within a block or two.

Mochi's Donuts is literally an unmatched donut shop. Not only because the donuts themselves are…read moreunreal, but because of the customer service from the owner. We walked in before they were even open and she still welcomed us in. She gave my kids an entire tutorial on how donuts are made, showed them the process, and even let them see the register. And I promise this is genuinely an anonymous review. I have zero connection to the business. I just honestly feel like this level of kindness and customer service barely exists anymore, and she was absolutely amazing. If you're going to any other donut shop in North County, honestly... you're failing at life

Super cute shop with an interesting combination of soft serve and mochi donuts. The donuts looked…read moreamazing and the thought of the two sounded enticing. We got the mochi donut with soft serve combo. The biggest disappointment this place sells the idea of soft serve but it's just ice cream they run through this machine that breaks it down and makes it softer. Probably should've skipped on this but wasn't aware u til it was too late. The donut though was fantastic so wish I got more do those. All this being said, management needs to reexamine their employee policy on Sunday night. There was just one employee working everything, from boba, to soft serve to cashier. She handled it like an absolute boss but less than understanding customers could get angry at the wait that ensues when she's trying to do it all on her own. She deserves 10 stars.

Cali cream is the best catering experience out there! Cali cream catered for my daughter's quince…read moreand delivered ice cream in the cutest ice cream cart and served our families with the best care. The owners are the sweetest and most generous people I've met. I recommend their services to anyone who loves good service and GREAT ice cream! Thank you Cali Cream!

Wow--what an overwhelming amount of ice cream choices! This place seriously has everything,…read moreincluding a bakery and coffee, so it's a great one-stop spot. Service was pretty quick, which I appreciated. They also offer gluten-free cookies and other baked goods, which is a nice bonus. That said, the gluten-free cookie on its own was pretty bland--but I could see it being much better paired with ice cream. One thing to note: they don't really offer a kids size, and when I asked for smaller portions, they said it would still be charged as a regular--so parents of little ones, just a heads up! The ambiance wasn't super inviting--more of a "grab your treat and go" vibe--but with its prime location near the beach, it's easy to see why it stays busy. Overall, still worth checking out!

We enjoyed it!! A little weird you can't get your own…read moresamples. Makes it awkward. But other than that it was nice. Froyo is always priced high, but it was a nice treat :)

This little frozen yogurt spot may seem like any other at first glance, but it definitely stands…read moreout for its cleanliness and super-friendly staff. They offer a fun variety of seasonal flavors -- always something new to try! Samples are available, though the staff will handle them for you (a nice hygienic touch). Keep an eye out for coupons around town, and don't forget to sign up for their rewards program to earn points toward future treats. Parking can get a bit tight, but there's always extra space in the larger lot near VONS.

I have been wanting to try McConnell's for so long now and now that I've gone, I'm disappointed in…read moremyself that I didn't go sooner! It was so good! The staff was so friendly and helpful once we got there, letting us take our time and giving tasters and recommendations. We got the sampler and for $12, it really was the perfect amount for the 2 of us. Already can't wait to go back to try more flavors!

This place is so cute! I love that they offer flavors you can't find other places, and the staff is…read moregreat. I also love that you can get a malt or a milkshake, which not many ice cream places do.

One of the best parts about this place is the variety, there's shave ice, soft serve, scoop ice…read morecream, frozen treats, ice cream cookie sandwich, you name it really. I usually go for a chocolate banana when I'm feeling like I need ti be healthy and a coke float with chocolate/vanilla swirl soft serve when I don't. If you want to try something weird try the soda freeze that's any soda with soft serve put in a machine to make a slushie thing, it's odd but good. Just don't use sprite as your base drink, that be nasty.

This sounded good after dinner at a nearby restaurant and before a show at Belly Up. I had never…read morebeen to this location before even though I've tried all the restaurants in this mall. The parking lot was pretty empty. It was a bit of a cool night and there was no line. I looked at the different flavors and there were a few. I opted for a soft serve. I just got the plain vanilla, but had it dipped in the butterscotch shell because I was feeling nostalgic for the dipped cones I had as a child. The woman helping us was patient while we made up our minds. I needed napkins as it started dripping immediately, even through the thick coating. We sat at the tables outside and ate our cones. The butterscotch tasted ok but it was really thick and waxy so I didn't finish it. If I were in the area i might come back and get ice cream or soft serve again but skip the dip.

After a really emotional day (I had just lost my job), I found myself fully leaning into comfort…read morefood mode, and wow... this was exactly the kind of therapy I needed. Kia was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely sweet. She gracefully listened while I shared a little of my story, offered compassion, and then proceeded to create what may have been the most ridiculously delicious dessert I've ever had. We did a gluten-free double chocolate + chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with toasted marshmallow ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge, and they heated it up... I am not exaggerating when I say I nearly cried. Actually, I did cry (just lost my job and It was that good ). Warm gooey cookie + cold melty toasted marshmallow + hot fudge magic = absolute perfection. Thank you, Kia, for your kindness on a hard day and for making a dessert I will absolutely be dreaming about.

The angle here is the ice cream sandwich, your choice of ice cream sandwiched between your choice…read moreof cookies (they can be the same type or different). They offer many varieties of ice cream and many varieties of cookies so go crazy, why don't you. I don't personally have a sweet tooth but I find their cookies better than their ice cream. And put them all together, it is a decadent ice cream sandwich. The employees were all very friendly. Parking in downtown Encinitas is extremely difficult but if you know where the train parking lot is located, there is a ton of free parking almost always available.

The ice cream flavors they offer are all so unique! The servers are attentive and patient with…read moresampling the flavors. We ended up choosing many flavors and they were all so good. We especially enjoyed the brown butter almond brittle and the tiramisu flavor. The store has a good amount of seats for you to enjoy in store. Highly recommend.

Stopped by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams after having dinner at a nearby eatery. Known for making the…read moreice creams from scratch, Jeni's creates flavors inspired by life's day to day. Lines build pretty quickly but the staff handles them well. I took the initiative of narrowing down my purchases prior to making my way to the front just to avoid delays. The unique flavors are all very enticing so locking in on one can be difficult. Luckily for us, this ice cream shop offers half scoops so you aren't forced to commit to one. PURCHASES: *Standard x2 [2 half scoops of ice cream so you are able to try more than one flavor] -Milkiest Chocolate & Banana Cream Pudding [dairy free] -Double Dough & Black Tie Tiramisu Everything here is creamy- dare I say, some of the creamiest ice creams I've ever had. My favorite is 100% black tie tiramisu. The least favorite was the banana cream pudding- most likely due to the diary free aspect. 4 stars overall. Seating may be challenging but with our visit being on a warm night, crowds opted to stand outside or ended up sitting in truck beds.

Visor is a creamy pistachio blended with bits of pistachio and it is absolutely to die for. So…read moredelicious. I live closer to the North Park location, but this one has the Visor flavor and my boyfriend and I are obsessed with it. You can do the taste tour and try all the flavors before deciding, which is super fun, but wow... this was hands down the best flavor we've had. We went on a Monday and the line wasn't bad at all, though the taste tour can definitely take some time. Definitely recommend stopping by.

Named the best gelato in America, two years running and I can see why. It's a whole experience!…read moreYes, the wait can be long sometimes, but it's worth it. I live in Northern California and have been to the other two brick and mortar locations on past trips to San Diego, so I knew what to expect and brought some local family along to experience the flavor tour. The first thing to know is that the names of An's don't tell you it is gelato. They are named after the businesses that preceded the space and are decorated with that theme. There are usually 7-8 flavors to sample before making your selection. The team is very friendly and helpful with questions (or with a new spoonful if your gelato slips off and onto the floor). If you don't want to experience the flavor tour, avoid the line and go straight to the cooler inside to choose a pint, purchase, and go. We had a great time, as expected. Our wait time in line was about 45 minutes. I LOVE chocolate, so I had a small size with Cypress and No Signal. My cousin loves fruity flavors, so he had the palate cleanser (lemon & ginger) and Straw-hat (mango & passionfruit). The most popular flavor is Leather (brown butter and cookies). Every flavor is excellent. It's really hard to choose. We were told a new location is coming to Oceanside at the former Top Gun house, so I'll be headed there once it opens on a future San Diego trip.