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    Thrifty Ice Cream Counter

    4.1 (23 reviews)

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    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Geminyna J.

    Tastes like my childhood. Nostalgia in a cup (or cone). Chocolate Malted Krunch still brings a smile to my face. Strawberry Cheesecake is another staple. Staff are friendly and expeditious. If you've forgotten what these classic flavors taste like, don't be shy to ask for samples til you find your flavorite. And if you can't make up your mind, splurge for a double scoop at only $2.99! Open til 9pm, 7 days a week. Though it's mostly foggy year round in these parts, it's never too cold for an iconic cylindrical scoop of Thrifty's! If for some reason the counter is closed upon you visit, stop by the freezer section for prepacked quarts of the same yummy flavors.

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    1 year ago

    Best ice cream ever, especially on a hot summer afternoon! We get all our prescriptions here and the staff are professional and friendly.

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    6 years ago

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    3 years ago

    I love there ice cream terrific prices. I love the service. They always answer my questions

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    8 years ago

    no body served us because it was too hard. Three cashiers and no line. Never coming back!!!!!!

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    Tea world is the best Boba in Pacifica. No question about it. They've been in business for over a…read moredecade and the quality has remained roughly the same. The quality will vary a bit depending on who the boba-rista is as well as time of day because the boba may be sitting if you come at the end of the day, but essentially it's the same product. I have completed a stamp card here, which is kind of an expensive journey, about $7 to $10 per drink. I have had no issues with the service here. The ambiance is very much take out, there is a small bench to sit on and two chairs next to a trash can. In my opinion this business is best enjoyed along with a walk!

    Wonderful staff as always. Today I came in because I was having a rough day from work, so I decided…read moreto treat myself to some boba. Not sure what the guy name was but he was wearing an orange shirt that says Arizona with a star on it (top right corner) of his shirt, he was young Caucasian male, he over heard my conversation with my mother about how I was stressed out about my day. And he asked me if I was stressed out about my father adding ice cream to his Thai ice tea. I thought that was funny, he turned my really bad day into a wonderful day. I felt way better. Simple kindness acts like that is what matters. He's great. He deserves a raise. He's always working when I come. He's absolutely awesome. Drinks always turn out to be fresh and very delicious. Establishment is always super clean and well put together. Staff members are always kind. Very helpful. Quick and efficient. Thank you Tea world staff for being the absolute best!

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    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

    We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

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