Food! Service! Ambiance! Cannot believe it's possible that these girls amber Malia Tamara and…read moreRachel could be SO full of love and joy!!! Definitely my favorite ice cream shop for the remainder of my eternal existence before I go to be in the presence of Yahweh

This location is wonderful! The sweet server who helped us was so incredibly patient and…read morethoughtful, suggesting so many flavors because we didn't like any of them... She helped me narrow it down to the safe lavender and honey, which is so delicious! Of course salt and straw is known for their crazy flavors, but chewing bread in chocolate ice cream was a new one for me. The inside is super clean and minimal, but there is no seating inside or outside. It's great to stop by after dinner or before an event!

Stella is the best ice cream. I can't believe it made it to Costa Mesa! We didn't have this before…read morewhen we use to live here. I got the seasonal flavor- banana turon. Omgoodness. Who makes these flavors. The creators really know how to have these Filipino desserts come to ice cream life. It's incredible. You can taste the crunchiness and even the jackfruit. I absolutely love it. Who could ever come up with this stuff! Ube pandesal and mango sticky rice are my classic favorite! Service was great. It's always a plus when you can taste test! Casual ambiance.

I've tried a lot of ice cream spots--it's one of my favorite desserts--and I can honestly say this…read moreis some of the worst ice cream you can get in Orange County. I've been here twice now and tried about five different flavors total, and every single one was gross. The Experience: * Bad Flavors: On my last visit, I actually had to ask the worker to swap my flavor because I was convinced I just got a "bad" one. The second flavor was somehow even worse. I didn't even finish it; I just threw it away because it was that nasty. * Texture & Taste: It tastes like watered-down diet ice cream. It lacks any of the richness or flavor you'd expect from a specialized shop, especially for how expensive it is. I wouldn't even go back if the ice cream were free. The Location Trap: This place is right on 17th Street next to Sidecar Doughnuts and Pop Pie Co., which is a great, convenient location. I think people only go here because it's a "cool-looking" spot to stop at while driving to the beach or grabbing a donut next door. If it weren't for the location, I don't see how they would stay in business. Final Verdict: Don't be fooled by the convenient location or the surrounding shops. The ice cream is truly disappointing and definitely not worth the price. I won't be coming back ever.

I've had shake shack before when I was in New York City, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw…read moreone open up in Costa Mesa. They do have them where I'm at in Las Vegas, but I have yet to visit any of those establishments. I was super hungry and thought I want to go try that rib sandwich. Place is easy to find right off 17th Street. You really can't miss it with that big sign. And the building is definitely unique as well so you shouldn't have any problem finding it Inside you can either choose to go digital and and skip talking to a real person. I'm old school, I actually like engaging with people. So I went to the counter. I ordered the rib sandwich without looking, and was a little shocked by the total. The sandwich itself is 15 bucks, I ordered a small fry which was $4.50, and a small drink which was $4. With a 15% tip my total came out to $28. Definitely a little shell-shocked by that. Now let's talk about the sandwich. It came to the table and at first glance it looked very small. When I picked it up there was a very generous portion of rib meat inside like a big chunk of rib meat. Huge pickles and a lot of sauce. It was a great sandwich. Do not get me wrong, what I ordered again? Maybe. They don't really have a meal deal that includes fries and a drink so it's sort of all a la carte. Now let's talk about the taste. The fries were perfectly cooked, and the sandwich itself was a solid 10. That being said, I would definitely feel more comfortable paying $12 for this sandwich, as I think 15 is a little exuberant. And you don't really get that many fries for $4.50. I can't imagine what the meal deal would have been, but I'm sure people would absolutely balk at that price. I would have given it a five-star review, but that is way too much for that sandwich. As delicious as it was, I just don't feel right spending that much for a sandwich. If it could be reworked, and the price dropped down I would be all in in a heartbeat. Bottom line? If you've been wanting to try it, I say go ahead. Just be warned that you could be unpleasantly surprised unless you know what the prices are you're getting into.

I rolled in after a brutal bike ride feeling like I Could eat an entire cow, saw the burger photo,…read moreand thought, "Perfect, this will fix my life." NOT What arrived was more "appetizer . If you have seen Honey I Shrunk the Kids then you can understand because the burger looked like it had gone through a shrink ray between the menu and my table. I finished it in approximately three bites and then just sat there still hungry. I think they brought me a slider instead but when I checked the menu the place don't serve sliders.

Cauldron is amazing!…read more Used to enjoy the San Diego location frequently but they went out of business a few years ago. Was in the area this evening after a kids event and grabbed some Cauldron. Still fantastic! Made fresh, super creamy and delicious! My wife got the Puffle with Milk & Cereal flavor, enjoyed it a ton. Kids and I all got mint chocolate chip, VERY creamy with big chunks of chocolate. Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend.

From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.

SomiSomi was so good! The dessert was absolutely delicious, fresh, and the perfect sweet treat…read more Everything tasted great and was beautifully made. I loved the flavor and the overall experience. Definitely a great spot if you're craving something fun and sweet. I would absolutely come back again!

I was in the mood for some ice cream and wanted to try somewhere different. We found this place…read morewith great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was very good! The ice cream is served inside a fish-shaped cone waffle that's a little more chewy than a regular waffle cone. They also have a lot of different toppings to choose from and try out. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area again. If you're nearby, you should definitely give this place a try!

Churro Sundae 1000/10 Cookies n Cream Ice cream ,…read morechocolate syrup on top & whip cream. DELICIOUS! Excellent customer service thank you Vee

Finally got to try out the Funnel House after wanting to visit for more than a year since moving to…read moreSoCal!!!! Paid street parking with nominal fees were plenty available on a Wednesday afternoon. No lines upon entry and the service was quick and friendly. I got to watch how the funnel cake is created! I love fresh funnel cakes but had no idea what sort of monstrosity I ordered. My sundae came with huge scoops of two flavors of ice cream of my choice. Plus whipped cream and syrups of my choice. I wish I had the foresight to have the ice cream in a separate container to avoid the crispy fluffy funnel cake from going soggy quickly. I liked how not too sweet my ice creams were. The funnel cakes were thick and fluffy albeit a bit soggy due to the melting ice cream. I wouldn't mind revisiting again just to enjoy the treats. It is so worth the visit.

The ice cream at Afters is always so delicious. My favorite is the cookie butter with Afters…read moreflakes. Service is always quick and the vibes inside are very chill. Will be coming back !

Afters Ice Cream, the ice cream was delicious. I chose to get matcha berry crunch (Matcha ice cream…read morewith strawberry swirl, crunchy bits, and white chocolate pearls ), and the matcha ice cream was in table outside! Why?!?!? It was kind of melted! The container itself looked lil bit messy too! When she gave me my scoop i saw the container outside and it was too late to say anything! Ice cream should be in side not outside on the table...It didn't make sense to me! The other containers in the coolers weren't filled and they weren't full...It seems it didnt get filled for so long time...The weird smell was unpleasant! We ordered 2 scoops of ice cream with two toppings and came into $16.10 total. The service was ok! There is free parking outside and also there was tables outside but they werent clean either.

Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop is well-known for its Chocolate Frozen Bananas, Balboa Bars, and hippo…read morecookies. The shop has been a Balboa Island staple since 1960, when it was opened by Joe "Dad" Anderson. According to local lore, a group known as the "Dew Dads" began a tradition in the 1960s of gathering early for coffee and donuts, and that tradition continues today. Some regulars even have their own hooks on the wall for their coffee mugs. The hippo sugar cookies change with the holidays. I visited around Easter, and they had Easter colors. We got a glazed donut for my son, and he loved it. I got a hippo cookie to share; it was a standard sugar cookie, but the little, colorful hippo was adorable. It's a great treat for kids of all ages. We also got a frozen banana covered in chocolate with sprinkles. My son didn't care for it, but I really enjoyed it. I appreciate that Dad's Donuts opens early, allowing visitors to sample their goodies. It felt like a classic mom-and-pop shop, and I could tell many are regulars, as the staff was on a first-name basis with some patrons. Dad's Donuts is definitely a gem on Balboa Island, and their delicious treats and charming, family-friendly atmosphere make it a must-visit.

Dad's Bakery on Balboa Island is such a fun, lively spot !! I absolutely love coming here! It's…read morealways bustling, and you can see why everyone flocks to this place. This time I tried something new, and while the cheesecake and Dubai weren't really my favorite, the original is still my absolute favorite especially with sprinkles on top! Even though I don't have a picture this time, the flavors and the charm of Dad's Bakery always make it worth the visit. If you're on Balboa Island, this is definitely a must stop for sweet treats and a great atmosphere!

Family was in town for a college graduation. Younger niece would not let up on wanting to go to…read moreConfetti until her mother texted to meet up at Confetti. Younger niece always insists on making a visit to Confetti every time she is in town. She was happy to see Ms. Farah and Mr. Linh serving Italian custard and ice to customers when she entered. She enjoyed the extra cake Mr. Linh put on the bottom of her go to order strawberry shortcake. Her father always orders the root beer float with the vanilla custard. A few samples were given of the new flavor to us in limoncello. My family ordered a root beer float, a lychee ice and limoncello small parfait, and a pink grapefruit, mango, lychee, Dole whip, condensed milk small parfait. I had my usual of pineapple creamsicle. It was exactly how I wanted it with plenty of vanilla custard to counter the tartness of the pineapple juice. Daughter and I also ordered a party size of vanilla custard and a party size of blueberry muffin, vanilla custard, and brownie bite layered from lightest flavor to heaviest flavor to restock our freezer. There are no pictures this time as we were enjoying our treats and the company of family as we hung out. We watched as the line grew to being outside the shop between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM on a Sunday night. Farah and Linh worked steadily through the line to service each customer. We have so much joy visiting the shop because you're treated much more than a customer but as friend/family and there is warmth and care in the personal interaction. You could see that a few of the customers come often and are repeat customers.

Came here on a Tuesday night for my cousin's birthday and we are so glad we made it here!…read more Food: Amazing! They let you sample pretty much everything and I opted in for the black sesame ice cream with vanilla custard! The black sesame was very prominent in the ice cream which I loved since I am a black sesame lover. The custard was silky, creamy, and delicious! Service: Also amazing! Staff was very patient with me and my group. We were a group of 9! We also mentioned that it was my cousin's birthday and the rule at the store is that they offer a free small ice cream on your birthday (with showing ID). They also added a candle on top of my cousin's ice cream, lit it up, and sang happy birthday to her! It was so cute! Ambiance: So clean inside and there is a lot of open space inside which I appreciated! Since there was a lot of us in the group it didn't feel to cramped. Overall, I would come back with other friends and family and definitely would recommend this place if you are craving ice cream and/or italian custard!

I've been on a bit of a frozen yogurt kick for the last couple months. So I always like going to…read morenew and different places to see who has what and the different ways they make it. I was super excited when I saw House of yogurt. Like most yogurt shops, this place is bright and cheery, the drill is pretty much the same. Wherever you go. Grab a cup. Fill it up with yogurt. Add all your toppings, pay for it and chow down. But what makes this place nice is the quality of staff that they have. Before we get to that, let me talk about some of the flavors okay. They had one that I had never seen before which was Cracker Jack flavored. Let me tell you something okay that there alone is a reason to go back while they have it. It is absolutely one of the best tasting yogurts I've ever had. While they have a billion different toppings you can put on your yogurt. I opted to go old school and use graham cracker crust. It's always a good compliment when you get a really sweet yogurt because it reminds you of like a cheesecake or cream pie. As I said, the people that work there are a+. They're very young, which can lead to problems that I've seen in other places where they're not very attentive to the customers. Not the case here! These workers actually care about your experience. And make you want to feel welcome. I was so impressed by the guy and girl that were behind the counter, it gives me hope for this generation. The bottom line? If you are ever looking for a really good frozen yogurt, I want first class! I highly recommend House of yogurt!

I came here to redeem my bday reward and I got 5oz with mochi toppings. I just got the original…read morewhich was tart (just as it should be) and the mochi was fresh where the texture was soft and not dried out. The quality was fine. I wasn't offered any sample cups though but that's fine, I knew I only wanted tart. Besides that, the staff was nice to me when redeeming my bday reward.