I've been coming here all my life. At times I felt the shop could be improved. The correct location certainly needs some TLC. But the bathrooms are well taken care of. It still feels like a small town ice cream shop and most importantly still rich, creamy, smooth, sweet ice cream. These days I take my kids in regularly and recently one of the servers (Gabe I think) remembered our order. Just a nice little touch on top of the quality ice cream. I do wish they had little kid sizes of T-shirts though. read more

I'm always on the hunt for ice cream, so I found this place when I was in Alameda. Honestly I was pretty disappointed. The ice cream itself wasn't very rich or creamy (it honestly tasted fairly cheap) and the flavor/mix ins also weren't very interesting or impressive. I was pretty bummed since I'm not usually in the East Bay so I definitely wanted to find something good while I was there. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

For $15 I thought I was getting marble fudge, not vanilla with emotional support chocolate strings The ice cream is still creamy, but the swirl distribution looked like they let a toddler help in the back. The original owners never used to skimp like this. Back then they loaded the mix-ins and you actually felt good paying premium prices. Now it's hit or miss depending on the day. Park Street needs some competition because I shouldn't have to conduct a forensic investigation to find the fudge swirl. read more

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Even though I grew up in the county, I never had the infamous Tucker's. I was expecting a bit more pizazz with the flavors, but the samples and scoop I had didn't seem much different than a grocery-bought one. The service was great and I really appreciated the enthusiasm of the young gentleman helping me. There was a sign saying the temperature of the freezers was quite high, which is why their ice creams are so creamy, but I guess creamy means they'll melt as soon as your handed your treat. Overall, it was quite messy and felt like the ice cream was minutes away from becoming a milkshake. For $7, I'll pass and go buy a pint. read more

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I got the sugar cone with a "baby scoop" of Pralines & Cream: Praline nuts with a caramel swirl in their creamy base for $3. My bf got a single scoop in a cup of Chocolate Chip: Vanilla ice cream with large chocolate chunks folded in for $5.25 Tucker's Ice Cream is a classic Alameda, California, ice cream shop, operating since 1941 and known for its "Super Creamed" ice cream, fudge, and other treats like sorbets, sherbets, and ice cream cakes. It's a local tradition, famous for its rich, old-fashioned flavors and has won local awards, with a current location on Park Street that moved from its original spot. The business is family-owned and continues to support the community, offering a variety of options for different dietary needs, including dairy-free and vegan choices. | December 28, 2025 | read more

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We have been coming to tuckers for a long time. Back lot parking if you can find a spot, you can walk into the back door from the lot. I haven't been in a while. I used to get a large sundae and share. So many flavors and has been around forever. Today I decided to go with young coconut, macapuno. They let you sample and decide on a flavor. Small bites of coconut and it was fine and creamy just the way I like it. I love coming here during a warm spring evening after dinner. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Some of the flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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Nostalgic drive by to this place - during my early years living in alameda many decades ago. Had some time dropping off my son at Oakland airport..visited my old Spanish casa. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Strawberry chocolate, nuts and drizzled choc fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Plenty of seating and really delicious ice cream! I got a junior double scoop and was super satisfied by the portions. I got cookie dough and chocolate fantasy and really enjoyed both flavors. Will definitely come back! read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Cookie dough + chocolate fantasy in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

The last time I came the guy asked if it was ok that my ice cream melted fast? I had no idea what he meant and when I left he said the freezer was having issues and so the ice creams were melting. Why wouldn't you disclose that first? My ice cream melted in my cup within 5 minutes. He also was rude and not listening to me at all while I was trying to order he was too busy chatting behind the counter. The behavior from the staff was very off and spacey. I was looking forward to this spot but learned there are better spots in alameda. Sorry :( read more

First time visiting Tucker's Ice Cream! I went on a Wednesday night. The place was packed. There were a lot of ice cream flavors! The interior was unique. They offer ice cream, dipped bananas, milkshakes, and ice cream to go too. Pricing is reasonable. There is seating inside. Parking can be tough. This is a good post-dinner spot. read more

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Incredible! So smooth and creamy, and the waffle cone was bomb. I would totally pay extra for that. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

1349 Park St Alameda, CA 94501 Tucker's Ice Cream has been in business since 1941. I've lived in Alameda for most of my life. Whenever you discuss ice cream, someone will always say "Tucker's is better!" Maybe that was true years ago, but not today. They have competition in town from Baskin-Robbins, Loards, CookieBar, and soon.....Cold Stone Creamery. The last time I was at Tucker's it was a slow day. I peeked inside, saw a few people, so I decided to go in. Having ice cream at Tucker's is a hometown tradition. But FYI, it's not the original location. That's why it doesn't look like an ice cream shop. The current Tucker's Ice Cream shop used to be a restaurant. The old location is down Park Street, at the corner of Webb Ave. Service was great! Four people were working behind the counter. I asked for 2 scoops in a cup.....chocolate fantasy and mint chip. Price $8.00. I sat down at a small table to enjoy my ice cream. Hmm, I didn't experience any "super creamed" ice cream. It's not super dense and creamy. It does have a sweeter taste, but not much else. I'm not sure if the new owners of Tucker's changed anything. I heard that some old flavors are gone, and new ones were added. BTW, you have to bus your table. ------------------------------------------------------- So if you're at Park Street Downtown Alameda, go try Tucker's Ice Cream. Located between Central Ave & Alameda Ave. Street parking. I like to park over at Chochenyo Park and walk over. read more

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We went to Bubble Planet. Th kids specifically asked to go to Tuckers, for their mango ice cream. Sooooo good. They also realized the burgundy cherry is amazing as well. Both are super nostalgic from my childhood. I don't think you can go wrong with any flavors here. Also, it was good timing because they also had Zinfandel flavor. I'm not sure it's the same but years back we went to a Rosenblum winery event and they served a Zinfandel ice cream from Tuckers. My husband says it tastes the same so I'm gonna stick with that story! Hurry! Run, don't walk! read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Come to mama Zinfindal ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

We had a milkshake and 2 cups of ice cream. I can only speak for my 2 junior scoops of ice cream - Hot Tin Roof and Spumoni. Spumoni is cherry, chocolate and pistachio flavors and Hot Tin Roof was chocolatey. The junior scoops were perfect for me as I wanted to try different flavors. I think Tuckers has been around since the 1940s. Variety of ice cream flavors in a vintage looking malt shop. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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Tucker's has long been an Alameda staple. The newer owners are nicer than the previous, however there can be a bit of inconsistency with the customer service staff in terms of training from some of our interactions. Otherwise, the ice cream is always consistent-the cookies and cream and coffee break are our favorites. read more

This place is a very nostalgic ice cream parlor in Alameda. It has a very "lived-in" feel. They also have an extensive selection of ice cream cakes by the slice, which you don't often see. 3/5: I tasted a bunch of flavors. Most of the flavors are very muted, as if the high fat level or high egg yolk contact, was muffling the flavor. Most of the flavors are too sweet for me. The high sweetness level is great for families with small children. read more

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Very nice staff! They encouraged us to try flavors and I ended up loving all of the ones that I sampled. We ended up sharing a banana split among 6 people, and we got ube, apple pie, and salted butter caramel. The salted butter caramel was my favorite, and I loved the crunch of the nut bits that they sprinkled on top. The banana was unfinished though, since it tasted too artificially sweet read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

I always enjoy any reason to come to Tucker's - old school decor, good ice cream, waffle cones & friendly service. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Coffee Break & Coffee Waffle Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Great ice cream. Try the choco-waffle cone, it's a giant waffle cone, dipped in chocolate. It gets your face covered in chocolate, but it's worth it! read more

I have a nut allergy and they were able to accommodate, and were very helpful. I got the birthday cake ice cream and it was yum

Ice cream should be "creamy" not icey... Not recommended. Steering clear! Yeeeechhhhh!!!!! read more

Tucker's has been around for eons and since we just had lunch nearby, my friend wanted to have ice cream to top off her birthday celebration. It wasn't busy when we walked in but a big crowd came in after us. We stayed to eat our ice cream there and it was a bit on the warm side, inside. We ordered sweet butter caramel, ube and cookies and cream and enjoyed every cool bite. Perfect for this warm weather we're having! read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Cookies n cream, ube and salted butter caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

The smell of freshly made waffle cones the second you walk in hits every time. I love the quality of their ice cream, especially their coffee with Oreo cookie pieces. 9/10. Staff is always super friendly. read more

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It's the best strawberry ice cream that I've ever tasted Love it I will give it a 5 stars rating read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - So Yummy It's the best type of Ice Cream that I've ever tasted - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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Yum! It's good ice cream. A great place to stop for dessert after a fabulous meal at one of the many great restaurants on Park St.

I've grown up with Tuckers, but stopped going there about a year ago due to the quality of ice cream. They do not make their own whipped cream anymore, it's canned. I still have no idea why the upstairs area and the area near the window is closed. It feels like the most depressing ice cream shop ever. The quality of the ice cream is not great. Even my 6-year-old (who likes anything with sugar) said the sprinkles were stale and the ice cream tasted old. I had a completely different ice cream and it had a freezer burn taste. And it's overpriced to add insult to injury. Sorry Tuckers. I love supporting locally owned businesses but I wont be back until the quality changes. read more

This review is for two different visits recently. The first time, I tried both the honey lavender, which is quite sweet and honestly tastes more like sweet cream with hints of lavender, and the marble butterscotch which is also really sweet. I ultimately opted to get the honey lavender, single scoop in a cup. It's soft and smooth in texture, and I feel Tucker's single scoop size is quite large, so maybe a junior scoop would've actually been adequate for anyone not looking for a large treat. The second time, I tried the pistachio, pumpkin cheesecake, strawberries and cream, toasted almond, strawberries and cream, and toasted almond before deciding what to get. Pistachio - you can taste the actual pistachio, which I thought was nice for texture. Pumpkin cheesecake - quite sweet, and actually surprisingly sour. It was a stronger-tasting flavor than I expected. Strawberries and cream - very sweet, it's more like vanilla cream with strawberry jam on it. Toasted almond - quite nutty, I liked it a lot as it was sort of savory but also sweet. I ultimately opted for a double junior scoop of pumpkin cheesecake and toasted almond and was pleasantly surprised by how much ice cream they packed in. The workers have been friendly and patient, and did not put any limit on how many samples I could get. They also have a few seasonal flavors that change periodically. There's a lot of indoor tables including an upstairs level, but not any outdoor tables that seem to belong directly to Tucker's; however, if you walk just a short distance, you can easily find benches along the street. read more

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Nice local ice creamery. I always get a junior double. Gives you a choice of two flavors with slightly less calories than a full double. It's probably still more than I should eat. But it's good !!! Get the waffle cone. read more

Went on a sunny spring weekend, so the line was long and full of families with kids coming from a soccer game I think. There were lots of flavors to choose from. The chocolate dipped waffle cone was yummy, they dip it in front of you. I got some kind of chocolate/brownie flavor (I don't remember exactly) and it was quite melted when it was handed to me. Because it was crowded, there was no place to sit at the time. It seems like a popular, classic ice cream parlor. Only street parking available I believe. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Single Scoop in a dipped waffle cone (I don't remember the flavor) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

For the past two weeks, I've been ordering sundaes from here. Two Saturdays ago, it was a double scoop sundae: the ice cream flavors I chose were Pralines & Cream and Tin Roof Sundae. Sadly, they ran out of nuts for the sundae. I picked hot fudge, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry. That flavor combination along with the toppings I chose were absolutely delicious! The week after, I had a single scoop sundae and chose Tin Roof Sundae as my ice cream scoop flavor. Thankfully, they had nuts, so I had that as one of my toppings along with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. The line moves fast, the portions are alright, although it's difficult to find parking. Thankfully, it's not hard to find a seat in there. Definitely a good place to treat yourself! read more

Very yummy. Been in business since the 90's. Maybe earlier. Solid place for dessert. Nice setting. Looks like an old European cafe inside. Service is nice. Solid A! read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Raspberry marble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

I love a good ice cream, especially if it's got local flavor and some quirks. Tucker's fits the bill. Along Park Street in Alameda, the space looks like an old Spanish villa and they got some quirky signs and slogans ("Life is short, eat dessert first"). And the ice cream is great! I got the fudge brownie on a cake cone - smooth, creamy with big chewy chunks of brownie. It was so smooth, they had to put it in a cup with the cone atop like a hat. I also noticed their "baby cones" which are tiny little cones for babies. That's cool. A nice cap to the evening, if you're traveling through Alameda, stop at Tucker's for a fun ice cream stop! read more

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Awesome flavors!!! My all time favorite is the cherry ice cream. Though seasonal but it remains my favorite! Must try when in the area.

Came here during the Alameda Art and Wine Festival as I had been told this was a good place for ice cream. Old school ice cream shop but I felt that the Pistachio ice cream that I ordered was just average. Like others had mentioned , the ice cream was more creamy and wished it was harder so that could enjoy the pleasure of swirling it into a nice shape on my cone. read more

I have been coming to Tucker's Ice Cream for years. Love their homemade ice cream. There is always a line. However, I was very disappointed when I went last week. I just want a small scoop. So I decided to get 2 baby scoops. And i got a single scoop for my friend. The 2 baby scoops was extremely small comparing to the single scoop. I would not known if I didn't order the single scoop. Guess what?! they are same price. So I told the server this is not right. He was like that's the baby scoops. He didn't do anything about. I hope the owner of Tucker's ice cream would check on this. The sizes and the prices need to be adjusted. BUYER BEWARE. . I wish I took some pictures. read more

Tucker's Ice Cream - Didn't take pictures but hope this provides some ideas of the sizes. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

It's been a while since we've been back, as my wife doesn't live in East Bay anymore. But Tucker's is near and dear to her heart. They have been serving the community since 1941. Amazing! Their ice cream is creamy, smooth, and rich. Old fashion classic flavors. They have other specialty items Light house music playing. Old rustic decor. Several tables inside to sit at. Both a men and women's restrooms are available. read more

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I wish so badly that Tucker's was better. It's such a great location and beautiful historic building...a true Alameda institution. All of this makes it extra disappointing that the ice cream is terrible. Truly not good. Often crystallized and clearly stored poorly. And the place is dirty and malodorous--it's just not pleasant to eat ice cream in what smells like a janitor's closet. Please, Tuckers--we love having you, do better!! read more

Food here is always good. It's excellent service was one of the best one we had with Zoe and Dave ambience music chatter, etc. etc.. read more

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I've heard this place is a staple so had high hopes. It's more of an old school vibe here, and on this Saturday night, there was a huge line. I really wish these joints that experience long lines have some sort of menu that's visible further down the line so we have something to look at. I hate it when people get to the front and take forever to order, especially after they have to sample like 5 different flavors. I get anxious when I get to the front. I just went for the tried and true pistachio. The kiddos went for standard choco chips. Mines was good. Nothing too memorable, but better than average. I'm not sure if I was feeling the vibe in this place though. I'm more of a McConnell's type, but for sure I'll always recommend a neighborhood ice cream joint. read more

Classic ice cream parlor vibes on Park St. Good amount of seating indoors and service is quick although it's usually pretty busy! Many classic flavors and some unique ones with affordable pricing. I've been twice and the ice cream was tasty both times. read more