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    Vic's Ice Cream

    4.0 (513 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    VIC'S ICE CREAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    April S.

    Discovered this place while looking for a dessert spot and decided to give it a try. The place has a cute, old-fashioned ice cream shop feel with the checkered floors, stripped walls, and simple setup. It has that classic neighborhood ice cream shop vibe which I liked. I ordered a malted shake and loved it! It was so good and definitely hit the spot: the service was good too. Glad I found this place and would definitely come back.

    Nichole G.

    I've been coming to Vic's Ice Cream since high school, which for me goes a long way back, so I was honestly really excited to come back after the remodel.....and this one is hard to write because the ice cream itself was still delicious and exactly as good as I remembered. Unfortunately the service completely overshadowed the experience. The employee helping us was incredibly rude from the start, especially toward my daughter who is very shy to begin with. We were trying to decide on flavors and felt really rushed the entire time. At one point we stepped a little closer to the menu to read it better and she immediately snapped "don't sit down until I clean it." We explained we weren't sitting down and were just trying to read the menu, but she repeated herself again in the same tone. What really bothered me was how she interacted with my daughter. My daughter was trying to ask how big the scoops were and instead of just answering, the employee said something along the lines of "well is your daughter going to ask how big they are?" which honestly caught me off guard. I finally responded that she could also just tell us the scoop sizes. The entire interaction just felt tense for no reason. We were also shuffled around to different spots while waiting, and when I asked for a sample of the banana ice cream because I couldn't see it in the case, she pointed out it was behind her and then just stared at me until I awkwardly repeated that I was asking for a sample. She sighed before finally getting it. It was honestly some of the worst customer service I've experienced in a long time, which was disappointing because this place holds so many nostalgic memories for me. That said, the ice cream itself was still fantastic and tasted exactly how I remembered from years ago. Helpful tip: If you already know your order before getting to the counter, it may make the experience smoother during busy times. I really wanted this visit to feel nostalgic in the best way, and while the ice cream delivered, unfortunately the customer service did not.

    Julieanne H.

    We stopped by right about the time I was getting dark lines weren't too long, but they had a steady full of customers. The workers are really nice. They were out of three of the ice creams that we wanted the peach the banana and one other I can't remember, which made us kind of sad. They don't have any kind of toppings, besides fudge caramel whipped cream, nuts, and cherries, which was a little bit disappointing. With the amount of time they took to remodel the place. I thought it would be a little more old-fashioned looking. They take out the Italian soda, machines, and now have like the Coke standard machine. We got two cones a cup and a small sundae and with tip it was $34 not a cheap stop by an ice cream place, but it is an nostalgic place with good quality ice cream

    Fountain Menu (5/9/2026)
    Melissa L.

    We came here about 30 minutes before closing on Mother's Day weekend and I was worried we would be *those* people showing up at near closing but to my surprise there was a line and a couple groups waiting for their orders. The employees were still smiling, working hard, and getting through all the orders so I appreciated that. The place has a very 1950/1960s vibe that's likely nostalgic for many. I noticed the glassware for banana splits on the booth tables which was such a gem to see, not just because of the vintage feel but also because it's less wasteful for our precious planet compared to plastic and paper cups. The ice cream scoops are generous! Coming from the Bay Area, I was shocked and elated haha. We all ordered different flavors. My mom had the mint chocolate chip ice cream which she felt was too sweet. My partner had the cherry amaretto and toasted almond ice cream, both of which were delicious except we both didn't like the almond pieces inside it. I had a plain classic of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge. We enjoyed our ice cream at the counter sitting on the classic bar stools and left 10 minutes before closing and it was still busy with folks ordering their last bit of sweet indulgence for the day.

    Eric G.

    TLDR: Amazing ice cream, with generous scoops, really friendly, personable staff and additional food options for those who don't believe ice cream is an appetizer. The rest of the story: I heard about this place in a Facebook group and since I'm somewhat of an ice cream snob, I knew I had to check it out. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and the place had a fair number of customers. Bottom line, this place has amazing ice cream! It's soooo smooth! Not just the consistency, the flavors are well balanced but very prominent. I tried the cherry amaretto and was immediately hooked! Even the peppermint was smoother than others I have had. Deducting one star because the floor was really dirty.

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    Stephanie H.

    Vic's isn't my regular stop for ice cream, but wanted to come by and support after their reopening. Sadly, their online menu doesn't align with their in store menu. It was especially disappointing because my husband's favorite flavor as a child was listed online, but they no longer have it. (I hope they update what they have online ASAP.) I ended up just getting a scoop in a cup of Cookies & Cream. I could tell they aren't using high cream / fat content, so the creaminess isn't as there as much as I'd prefer it to be. Would stop by when in the area, but it's not a place I'd make a point to be a destination personally. Service was fine when I visited.

    Large malt
    Clarence R.

    Ice cream and coffee were both great! The drip was strong, but I like it like that. Service was great! Old school ice cream shop was very cute. It was busy which attests to how good it was.

    Menu 3 of 3, 1/23/2026
    Jackson T.

    Glad to see Vic's is back and open again after a few years hiatus. I waited a few weeks after they officially reopened so the lines weren't as long. I went here on a weekend night about 20 minute before closing and waited about 10 minutes before I got to order. I got the cookies and cream and chocolate chip cookie dough. Ice cream is still as good as always and customer service was great. Inside still looks the same as before. There are booths you can sit and eat at or do counter seating. Will definitely be back.

    Pammy C.

    Finally had a chance to visit the newly renovated Vic's. Same great ice cream. It sure did hit the spot on a warm night. The interior appears to be the same. The service was good but it was a bit confusing which line to stand in for dining in or to go even though there were signs. No one really greeted nor acknowledged us as we stood in the "dine-in" line. So we finally asked.

    Sherril S.

    DINE IN :) Sunday afternoon at 330pm I would like to start with the positive :) Hubby and I shared the banana split- vanilla, coffee, rocky road and each one was just yummy. Even the husband said it's better than another ice-cream spot we have gone to. They were out of whipped cream which was a little disappointing :( The staff crew was friendly and attentive, our host (male) was super nice. What could have earned the 5th star?? I'm not a fan when a staff has to do multiple duties. I watched a young lady jump from cleaning a table, grabbing a wet towel from a red bucket to wipe the tables and counter, puts the towel back into the red bucket then goes to the ice-cream area to help the next customer without washing her hand. Now I understand that it was really busy and it may have just slipped her mind but then I watched another person make a sandwich - No gloves - to washing the dishes in the sink to then cleaning a counter of dirty dishes to attending to another customer. Made me wonder what she was doing before she made the sandwich and scooped a handful with bare hands of chips from the Ruffles bag that I watched her do. Clean duties and dirty duties shouldn't mix without proper handwashing in between or if possible, avoid all together. I would suggest that one person should be assigned the cleaning and not cross over to handle food. Hope the owner/manager sees this and approach my review with grace for I mentioned it with grace and make adjustments. To end on a good note because overall really enjoyed our visit and understand this establishment has newly re-opened with new staff is that this restaurant is located in a neighborhood and is more likely going to be if not already loved by the locals. I can see this restaurant serving many happy customer for many years to come. Note: there's a coffee shop next door owned by the same owner :) Cute spot too Thank you

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    Jared H.

    Vic's has changed a lot over the years and it is not the same as it used to be. The flavors are different as they have less flavors than before. The interior is updated but retained a similar design. The ice cream didn't taste as creamy as it used to be. The scoops also appear to be smaller than before. I ordered a kiddie scoop of Cookies and Cream and it was tasty, however lacked the creaminess of a high quality ice cream. Service was adequate as the employees were friendly. I used to come here often growing up and was disappointed that changes were made that lowered the quality of the business.

    Sonny N.

    Vic's Ice Cream in Sacramento is a classic for a reason. The service was fast and super friendly, and the whole place has this nice old-school vibe that feels nostalgic in the best way. And the ice cream?? SO good. I got the coffee flavor and it was rich, creamy, and basically tasted like my caffeine addiction in dessert form. If you're in Sac and want a sweet treat, Vic's is a must. I'll definitely be back!

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    Thebookof_ C.

    Got an egg salad sandwich that comes with chips and didn't eat it until I got home. I mainly had bread and lettuce with a hint of egg salad. With this being my first time, I anticipated just something a little thicker.. tried the ice cream for the first time as well, and that was delicious enough for us to have bought two half gallons for home. I typically don't complain and am not trying to. Just a little sad as every other egg sandwich I've gotten has been almost triple the size if not double. Overall customer service was great. Willing to return for ice cream.

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