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4.7 (274 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Ron E.

Wow what a cool city that's only a stones throw from us in Reno. We were headed to Sacramento and wanted to make a detour to check out Nevada City. I told the kiddos "we will find an ice cream shop when we get there" and boy did we. This great place is nestled in this cozy town as part of the historic area. We loved this shop as it was cozy, clean and welcoming. I got a homemade mint chip ice cream which was made with spearmint and very refreshing. My wife got the coffee flavored ice cream and thoroughly enjoyed it. The kids got their chocolate ice cream and wore half of it before we left. It's definitely worth the cost and visit. Will definitely return.

Vintage ice cream scoops as wall art.
Lianne K.

This sweets & treats shop is located in a charming historic building in Nevada City (but of course!). I'm always fascinated by the crafting of the ceiling tiles in these spaces. There's always so much to absorb about the architectural details while enjoying their delicious ice cream dishes. The walls are painted in light colors, highlighted with some simple items to highlight the historical character of the interior. Since I've had to go to a non-dairy diet, I appreciate so much that an ice cream shop offers sorbets or ices made without milk/cream. Their website lists their vegan flavors, which all sound so tempting, which enticed us to try Treats. Our niece also has to avoid dairy, so she was all in for stopping by. They do rotate those flavors, so the one I wanted to try the most wasn't available that day, but I was able to enjoy a tart citrusy lemonade sorbet which hit the spot on a warm afternoon. They were short on staff for part of our visit, but the young man working diligently was joined by a co-worker who had been taking care of something in the back. They were friendly and handled the guests as quickly as possible.

I love the cabinets at the front counter, rustic charm!!
Nathan D.

Great ice cream and yummy coffee in the heart of downtown Nevada City. Treats is super cute cozy little spot to have dessert after hitting shops and dinner out on the town. My wife and I have been to Nevada city a couple times and we always stop in to Treats . The staff is always pleasant..... a great way to end the day!

Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
Makenzie C.

Treats in Nevada City is a must-stop for dessert lovers. Their handmade ice cream is incredible, especially the unique mint chip, which is fresh and unlike any other, and the super Oreo, loaded with rich, chocolatey goodness. Every scoop tastes special, and the service is kind and they help you make the right decisions. A unique and cute shop with Victorian feels!

Ah, childhood.
Timothy L.

Kind of an obligatory stop if walking around Nevada city. Line can be brutal during special event days, so prepare yourself. That being said, it is legit quality ice cream, always yummy and creamy....plus standard rainbow sherbet for the kids. I got the key lime gelato which was milky, not to too tart, and a nice refresher. Added plus, especially relative to most of the downtown shops, it's spacious inside.

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Kayla E.

as cheesy as it is, treats is SUCH a treat. we did have to wait in line, but don't let that deter you -- i promise, it's SO worth the wait. when you first walk in, they have old ice cream scoops hanging i'm the doorway (such cool decor)! the menu options are endless, with tons of flavors for all ages and dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, etc.) the staff were all extremely friendly while accommodating our party of 12! Olive, Jaden, Taran, and Rhett were so helpful and patient with us, and made it such a seamless process for us to order and taste some samples! the flavors taste exactly how they should with no artificial tasting flavors. the mint chip threw us for an unexpected surprise with spearmint instead of peppermint. it was fabulous! parking is limited to street parking -- which there are so many fun shops to check out nearby, even if you have to walk a ways. no outside seating, but sitting on a curb never hurt nobody! our visit to treats was the perfect way to beat the heat. drooling over the raspberry chip ice cream reliving how fantastic it was! can't wait to be back :)

Oreo cookie single scoop

Service was friendly and the quality of the ice cream was great! Tons of cookie in the ice cream. The shop is so charming but so is the whole town

Cody H.

Delicious flavors. Friendly and helpful staff. Fair prices. Indoor and outdoor seating. Options for non dairy/vegan.

Peanut Butter
Imelda R.

I really enjoyed the chocolate brownie gelato- rich, smooth and tasted the brownie bits. I ordered peanut butter ice cream for my dog and pint of strawberry for my family which they enjoyed very much. The farm-style decor welcomes coziness and service was friendly-courteous.

Pumpkin

The art was interesting. The seating was classic olde style table and chairs. Our family had a pumpkin, coffee, rainbow sherbet/lemon custard, and cookie dough/monster cookie dough. All excellent. Service was quick and polite. We stopped by on a Thursday evening and it was plenty busy.

Cookies N Cream cone
Carlye M.

I love a good scoop of creamy, delicious ice cream, even more than the average person does. While the ice cream was good, I wasn't impressed. I prefer Jeni's or Salt & Straw, just so you know on which side of the spectrum my ice cream preferences lie. This ice cream was less creamy and rich, and the portion sizes were on the smaller side. My friends, however, said it was some of the best ice cream they'd ever had. This place holds the small town charm of a little ice cream shop, from the cute seating to the wooden floors. It's located in an adorable, quaint downtown. They have several flavors to choose from, but they only give you a certain amount of samples (it was either 3 or 5). I was searching for the exact flavor I wanted and was genuinely interested in their unique offerings, yet when I asked for another sample, the employee said that was my last one. I was a little taken aback, because she said it very abruptly. Was it a joke? Was she serious? Well, she didn't indicate otherwise, so I settled for Oreo Cookie, but the service left a bad taste in my mouth. I appreciate that they offer vegan choices. They also put rainbow or chocolate sprinkles on kids scoops, which was a huge hit for my kids. I would've appreciated more kind customer service and clear signage about the amount of samples offered.

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A good old fashioned ice cream shop in the heart of a gold rush town, what more could anyone want on a hot summer day!

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1 month ago

THE best ice cream. But those itty bitty spoons they give out to eat ice cream from a cup just plain suck.

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One of the nicest people I've met. Clean environment. The sundae was a bit too sweet for my taste.

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The staff is so nice! The ice cream is delicious they have tons of flavors. I would eat there even during winter.

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We didn't have any ice cream but were definitely hoping for more from the chocolate chip cookies and apple pie.

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Great variety of locally made ice-cream flavors. Its a cute little shop with quick service.

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