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    Loard's Ice Cream - Pup cup

    Loard's Ice Cream

    3.8(380 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    I love ice cream in general and Loards I been going to since I was a kid. The banana split I got…read morewas good, I'm just trying to swallow the $13.95 price no pun intended haha. I'm also trying to get over the size which is called "super special". Umm super tiny is more like it haha. Im 6'6" and to call the smallest banana split I have ever had super special is comedy. But thats just my opinion. With that said I enjoyed it, I would have enjoyed it more at half the price but I know prices are changing so I'm trying to adjust, be patient with me, Im a slow learner haha. This particular Loards is located in the middle of a walk way. You have to park and walk alittle not much. I need to try all their other options. I always get the banana split. They have a plethera of options I need to explore. Now go and enjoy, you can thank me later.

    I came back, and they still have a ton of different flavors offered. They limit it to 2 samples, so…read morechoose wisely. I ultimately opted for a double scoop, mocha almond fudge and matcha. Mocha almond fudge: I liked the texture and that it's not as sweet due to the coffee and chocolate combo, it's a good flavor if you like some crunch. Matcha: It doesn't have as strong of a savory and slightly bitter taste as some places' matcha ice cream, but it was still pretty good. They give you pretty large scoops, so price is pretty on par with ice cream nowadays.

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    Loard's Ice Cream - 1 small scoop (half/half) of Ube Coconut and Cookies'N Cream.

    1 small scoop (half/half) of Ube Coconut and Cookies'N Cream.

    Loard's Ice Cream - Banana split super special

    Banana split super special

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    Fentons Creamery - An American Tradition Since 1894! #Ice #Cream #American 
 #Breakfast #Brunch #Dinner #Dessert #Oakland #Vacaville #Top #Best #Near #Me #yum

    Fentons Creamery

    4.0(5.5k reviews)
    7.8 kmNorth Oakland
    $$

    Weekday afternoon Parking outside…read moreEasy seating inside It's ice cream- how can it be bad? Tasted a few flavors before deciding Lots of people walking around but maybe not the most organized service

    Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

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    Interior

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    The Black & Tan

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    Miharu Ice Cream - Muchigo and Banana w/ Dulce de Leche

    Miharu Ice Cream

    4.8(289 reviews)
    5.9 kmUptown
    $$

    Fell in love with Miharu after a friend suggested we try it out on a whim before a concert at Fox…read moreTheater! The moment you walk into the shop, you'll notice the current flavor offerings displayed on colorful ice cream-shaped signs across the wall to the right. I could spend an eternity studying each flavor, but there's limited space to queue indoors so really gotta decide on a flavor and serving style fast in order to keep the line moving. Among the flavors were some classics, fruity/floral mixes, and dessert-inspired ones too, a whole range so there's something for everyone. I got the Breakfast Brownie and it was unforgettable! It tasted creamy and delightful without being overwhelming, while the cornflakes mixed inside added a satisfying crunch to each bite. I came back a second time before a show at Crybaby, a smaller venue across the street. Grabbing a scoop here to-go has naturally become part of my pre-concert routine at this point and I plan to come back again next time to explore more flavors. If you're ever heading to a show nearby, I'd definitely recommend stopping by beforehand for a lil energy boost and treat.

    Everything about Miharu is beyond stellar…read more The staff are always super enthusiastic about getting you to try samples and I love that they will always tell me which one their current favorite is because it helps me to narrow down which ones to sample. Also, whoever they have making their flavors is super creative! They list out all the flavors on the wall on super cute little ice cream scoop cut outs for you to browse while you wait in line. It is definitely more of a takeout ice cream spot with not a ton of seating so you either gotta get lucky with seating, wait for a spot, or take it to go. We got the pandan strawberry and the milk & cookies + cream. Next time I stop by I really want to try out their sundae!

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    Miharu Ice Cream - Two Single Scoops

    Two Single Scoops

    Miharu Ice Cream - Double Scoop: Lychee w/ Raspberry Rose Swirl, Banana w/ Dulce de Leche

    Double Scoop: Lychee w/ Raspberry Rose Swirl, Banana w/ Dulce de Leche

    Miharu Ice Cream - Lychee with Strawberry Rose and Banana w/Dulce Leche

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    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream - $4.75 Kids size Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough {2/1/2026}

    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream

    4.6(142 reviews)
    9.9 kmRockridge, North Oakland

    I won a Bad Walters gift card in a white elephant exchange. I was initially fighting for artisanal…read moreolive oil but decided to let my uncles have it. They own an apartment in Paris and I didn't want to offend them with my usual guerrilla tactics. I'm known to fight dirty and conspire with others during this game and everybody hates me because of it, and I didn't want to be banned from their apartment, as Paris in the fall is lovely. Thus my journey with Walter began. One thing about me, is I respect a place that knows flavors. I don't want basic vanilla, give me some weird and strange and flavorful that will tantalize my palette and ignite my senses. Give me salty and sweet. Give me TANG. Give me these things and DONT give me gas. Bad Walters cracked the code. All flavor, real dairy, no lactose, no gas. Each week they have a different batch of flavors, so there's always something new to explore. There's like 6 flavors to choose from at once and they let me try them all before I selected my choice hehe. I tried to sample 6 flavors at Cold Stone and they took me out back and shot me, but here, nobody was mean to me. Mr. Potatohead is the flavor I landed on--brown sugar custard with peanut butter swirl and chocolate covered potato chips. The chunks of chocolate covered potato chips were lodged in the ice cream and I felt like an archaeologist excavating ancient rocks as my spoon lifted the potato chocolate chunks out of the creamy custard into my mouth. I bought a pint. The Mick Jagger was another joy, with its salty caramel and Oreo chunks. They're lucky Peaches Christ was sold out because I might've lost my mind for a peach cobbler ice cream! They wouldve had to drag me out by the back of my neck like a rabid dog! Maybe next time. All in all, tasty ice cream. Would recommend.

    Bad Walter's was a random find one day out walking after dinner. The funny name and logo drew us…read morein, then once we saw it was ice cream, AND dairy free, we were IN. We have been extremely loyal customers ever since. They rotate flavors, but through many months and many visits I don't think I've ever tried a bad one. The flavors are also very fun, not your typical cookies and cream, cookie dough, etc. Although they do have a plain version sometimes. The employees are very helpful and kind letting you sample the flavors. Our absolute favorite is tinky winky- ube flavored ice cream with honey comb pieces. They also sell points to the side- take advantage. You'll want more when you're done! The ambiance and vibe of bad Walter's is perfect. Bright colors, disco ball dripping, fun sayings on the cups, the whole 9 yards. The take home pint we got has Reddit "hate" comments and their responses, it's hilarious. This ice cream store is way more of a vibe than any marketing agent could dream of. Who would've thought I wish I could be a rep for an ice cream company? Oh and they also do a stamp card when you buy pints to get a free scoop. You bring in the containers so they can recycle them. It's a win win for both sides, loves it. Best ice cream ever!!!

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    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream - Chocolate badino

    Chocolate badino

    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream - Love their ice cream!

    Love their ice cream!

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    Shooting Star Cafe - Original Mini Egg Puffs

    Shooting Star Cafe

    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    5.0 kmOakland Chinatown
    $$

    Love ambiance, clean and cool decor and lighting. Very extensive photo menu of many dishes,…read moreranging from cheesy to authentic Chinese dishes and beautiful assortment of colorful NA drinks and desserts. As well as boba and HK milk tea etc. My go-to dish is black pepper beef ribs!!! So good. Service is also very good . We've come here for a large group couples night out since they take reservations. Most of the time I come here for lunch on a weekday.

    Have a late night craving for boba tea drinks? Shooting Star Cafe is the place to be. After…read moreattending the SF Lunar New Year parade, we ferried back to Oakland, and my teen daughter had a craving for boba tea. I didn't think there would be any boba tea shop open after 9pm, but checking Yelp produced the suggestion for Shooting Star Cafe. We hurried over, and we were glad we found the real deal. Shooting Star Cafe is in Oakland Chinatown and it is a Hong Kong style Cafe. Besides Hong Kong style foods like baked spaghetti with steak, they have a good selection of boba tea and fruit drinks. The dining area had maybe 10 or more tables, and the tables were very much occupied by families and group of friends. There was a TV overhead, so hanging out is encouraged. We tried the classic milk tea with boba, and a citrus fruit refresher. We enjoyed our drinks. The fruit refresher was made with real fruits and tasted fresh. You can customized the sugar level, and we probably should have asked for more than 30%, as 30% was not sweet enough. We like to try the food menu next time.

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    Shooting Star Cafe - Inside

    Inside

    Shooting Star Cafe - Popcorn Chicken

    Popcorn Chicken

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    The Sweet Spot - desserts - Updated September 2026

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