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    Wanderlust Creamery

    4.4 (176 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Arya R.

    Usually I do like wanderlust but I recently went and ordered the Ube Malted Crunch. However, my ice cream literally had zero of the malted crunch pieces Not a single one! If I wanted plain Ube ice cream, I would have ordered that. Was super bummed.

    Bryan G.

    Very unique flavors here, I was pretty bummed out that they did not have the Japanese Neapolitan, I really wanted to try that one. Me and my wife came here after a day of shopping at the South Coast plaza. We ended up sharing the tasting trio and the best scoop was the "Kinder" which tasted like the Ferrero Rocher chocolate. We also got a mascarpone blueberry and this new seasonal cookie dough flavor that I cannot spell or pronounce the actual name of it lol I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area again to try their other flavors.

    Black Sesame Cookies & Cream 1 scoop
    Tina L.

    Kind in providing you tasting spoons. I liked the Black Sesame Cookies and Cream - with pieces of nuts/cookies. Thus place is a must for outstanding unique Asian inspired ice cream flavors. Great for a late night sweet treat.

    Zubie F.

    I ordered a pint of the ube malted crunch from Wanderlust, but when we got home to enjoy it we found that there are no malted crunch in it whatsoever. I have ordered from another location before and it was filled with toppings. Huge disappointment for the lack of consistent quality control and the store associate did not even inform us that they are out of malted crunch. They still labeled it as ube malted crunch, not plain ube ice cream. I understand if certain items can be out of stock, but please inform your customer. If they informed me that they are out of toppings I would have ordered something else. I tried to reach out to wanderlust customer service but never received any response. Ummm...that's how you treat your customers now? Not happy with spending $13 for a pint of plain ube ice cream.

    cookie w.

    New ice cream shop in the famous Japanese BBQ plaza. Good dessert after the BBQ meal. This place offers very different flavors than traditional ice cream shops. We got the trio to get a good variety of flavors. Would recommend if you are looking to have different Asian influence flavor ice cream.

    Black sesame cookies n' creme scoop!
    Cassie T.

    Everything about Wanderlust Creamery in Costa Mesa is wonderful! Parking here is easy to find (for free), the decor for the holidays is cute and festive with the brand's colors, and the design is perfectly in conjunction with the friendly, vibrant vibe Wanderlust Creamery always has. The flavor combinations are exemplary of international ingredients and nostagic, beloved dishes--most notably Southeast Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, South Asia, North Africa, and Australia, and countries like Mexico, Korea, Japan, Italy, and Vietnam. I appreciate that Wanderlust Creamery has seasonal flavors that pay tribute to AAPI Heritage Month, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Filipino Heritage Month, etc. The only sliiiiight downside would have to be the location as it's not near a mall or an area where a lot of people hang out. It's also small in dimensions, so you can imagine that there would be a long line or tons of people waiting outside if not enough visitors fit inside. Still, service at the Costa Mesa location is so so sweet, plus the ice cream is delicious!

    Angie K.

    Made A Afternoon Visit To Wanderlust Creamery, Costa Mesa Location!! Ice Cream Shop With Homemade Ingredients & Variety Of Flavors!! Casual Ambiance & Friendly Staff!! Love The Rotating Monthly Flavors, Signatures & Seasonal!! Tried Few Samples Before Deciding!! Ordered The Sakura Crunch & Cloudberry Meringue Combo!! Delicious & Creamy Ice Cream!! Service Was Helpful & Efficient!! Will Return To Try Other Wanderlust Flavors!! ThankU

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    Jan P.

    Wanderlust Creamery in Costa Mesa is such a treat for anyone who loves adventurous ice cream flavors! I've always admired their globally inspired menu, and it's nice to see so many Asian-influenced options represented. I went straight for the Mango Sticky Rice flavor since that dessert is one of my all-time favorites. I was genuinely excited (it's the first time I've ever seen it in ice cream form!), but the flavor ended up being a bit faint. I was hoping for more punch from the mango and coconut rice. Still, I love the creativity and how thoughtfully they approach each flavor. The Costa Mesa location has a clean, modern vibe and the staff were super friendly and patient while I sampled. There's plenty to explore on their menu, so I'll definitely be back to try a few more of their unique offerings.

    Pandan tres leches
    Kim P.

    Pandan tres leches is out of this world lol! What a clever flavor and harmonious combination. The pandan flavor is light and yummy!! There's condensed milk swirled in, and bits of what appears to be pandan spongecake? So glad I did not share my scoop lol. Nice that you're able to sample flavors before committing as well, since a scoop ain't cheap.

    Black Sesame Cookies & Cream
    Audrey L.

    The service was very friendly and very quick. Endless tasting options without complaint. The ambiance was bare, almost non-existent. And the single scoop was imo not worth the stunning $7.50 price tag. I could buy a tub of ice cream for the same cost. Wow! Probably won't be back unless someone else is going to foot the bill. Warning: the parking is very challenging at peak hours.

    Phuc T.

    Craving ice cream for dessert post dinner, so we checked out Wanderlust Creamery for some Asian inspired flavors! I have been to the Irvine location, but this is my first time here! Love the color combination of the baby blue counters against the pastel pink wall! We ordered a double split scoop and a triple split scoop to try out different flavors! We got the Ube Malted, Black Sesame HK Toast and Pandan Tres Leche in one cup! Everything was so good, but my fav from the trip was the Pandan Tres Leches! Super creamy and strong with the pandan flavor! For the duo, we got the Japanese Neapolitan and the Sticky Rice Mango! They both were really good, especially the Hojicha flavor from the Japanese Neapolitan! Staff were so friendly and she let us try different flavors before picking! It was a slow night, but the service was amazing! I want to come back to try other flavors!

    Sakura Crunch, Mango Sticky Rice, Ube Malted Crunch, Inis  Mòr, Kinder with my free Ube cone
    Marilou P.

    Never fail to get a tasty scoop at Wanderlust and this time we went for the tasting trios. Loved the usual hits...Mango Sticky Rice and Ube Malted Crunch and tried some new flavors...Sakura Crunch, Kinder and Inis Mòr. Loved the delicate Sakura Crunch cherry blossom flavor with matcha and strawberry kit hats! Kinder tasted just like a Kinder Bueno with its hazelnut flavor and the Inis Mòr had an Irish whiskey-spiked caramel in the brown butter ice cream. The staff here was very friendly and accommodating with my many tasters. The shop is clean and spacious with a bit of indoor seating and lots of places to hang out outside. Appreciate this solid business very much!!

    Sakura crunch
    Han N.

    Came here on a late afternoon and it was empty. Plenty of parking available since we came before a dinner rush for the neighboring restaurants. Used to go to LA for this but so glad other locations are available more close by in the OC, this being the closest to me! Went specifically to try the seasonal Sakura crunch since I missed out last year and I absolutely love it! Sampled all the seasonal flavors and they were all good but had to get what I came for. We sat there and enjoyed our ice cream. Shoutout to the employee that helped us out last night and offered to hold on to our pint in the freezer to keep it from melting while we sat there for a bit. Super thoughtful and we really appreciate it!

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    Unique flavor ice creams and customer service was 10/10. I really like their waffle cones and they let you sample for free.

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    Absolutely delicious ice cream with a large variety of unique flavors. Definitely worth the price and the line.

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    Do they serve sugar-free desserts? If so, which ones would you highly recommend?

    No. Signature flavors on their website do not include anything sugar-free. (Texture would be off with sugar substitutes.)

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