This is one of our favorite places for ice cream. I ordered the mocha almond fudge and it did not…read moredisappoint. It was creamy chocolate with crunchy almonds. I also ordered their salted butter rice crispy treat which I'm hooked on. It's buttery marshmallow good with a light crunch. The service is pretty quick even when there's a line outside. Staff works the line pretty fast. Ambiance is small with one bench only inside for sitting. Cold water is on table for customers. Parking is all meter parking in front, on the side, and in the back of the center too. We walk here as parking can be hard to find.

Amazing! They have…read moresuch unique flavors. There were many to choose from, and I'm so glad I overheard the other customers ahead of us saying that the vanilla salted almond toffee flavor was what they are known for. We ended up getting that flavor as one of our two. For our second flavor of two scoops, we ended up getting the marshmallow neapolitan. -Vanilla salted almond toffee: I can see what the other customers meant for "this is what they're known for." I love that the almond is candied/carmelized with toffee. It gives it a roasty flavor, which gives the flavor so much depth. The almond also gives a bit of crunch/texture, which makes this flavor so unique. -Marshmallow neapolitan: I'm not typically someone who likes marshmallows or goes for neapolitan, as I don't like super sweet and I don't like mixing flavors. You can definitely taste all 3 flavors--vanilla, chocolate, strawberry. The marshmallow doesn't make the ice cream as sweet as I would have thought, it really just adds the marshmallow texture. The ice cream is very thick and creamy. It doesn't melt too fast to meld all the flavors together (which I don't really like), and I really appreciate that the ice cream holds together so well! The gentleman helping us was very patient in letting us try several flavors. The shop had a more old time feel. There is a bench to sit on to eat for a bit, but no tables. Overall, I would totally come back to try their unique flavors!

A cute little ice cream place. The waffle cone was good - I do wish they made these fresh in front…read moreof you. I got a Carmel flavor and cheesecake, both were so good! I'd go back here if in the area again. The staff were super kind and patient.

Who's craving ice cream in this heat wave and the warm days ahead?…read more Where: San Francisco Creamery Co. Address: 1370 Locust St, Walnut Creek Website: San Francisco Creamery Co. Hours: TUE-THURS & SUN: 12-9 PM FRI-SAT: 12-10 PM What I love about this place:* Classic old-fashioned ice cream parlor vibes* Rich, quality ice cream made the traditional way* Generous portions with tons of flavors and variety* They also serve hot food, making it great for lunch, dinner, or dessert* Fun, relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for family and friends. Service: Excellent and accommodating. A sweet spot to cool down, unwind, and enjoy a little treat on a hot day!

Service was quick and easy. I love that they sell day old and two day old cupcakes. Better than…read morethrowing them away! The peanut butter was just okay, not a ton of flavor. The apple caramel was delicious! We also tried a lemon that was excellent! I didn't see that they sell drinks, but we had our own. We'll definitely be back to try more!

I'm sad to have to drop by my rating. I honestly can no longer give the shop a 5-star review…read more While their cupcakes are still really good and I can give stars for good cupcakes, I have to lower the rating for customer service because I recently had a really challenging time trying to order a cake from the Walnut Creek branch. Receiving a texted coupon for 15% off my order, I was excited to use it since I needed a birthday cake. Though there was an online code, I could not use the discount online. I called the shop several times, but there was no answer, and I even left a voice message but never heard a call back. Finally I noticed there was number on the website to text so I did, and got a response. The response was that it was too late to order the cake, and the coupon couldn't be used online ordering system because the online ordering system was different from what was used in the store. BUT I was told I can still call my order in and pay in advance over the phone to get the 15% discount if I still wanted cupcakes, and if the store didn't answer, the person sending the text said he/she would contact the store. I appreciated that kind gesture. The next morning, I settled for cupcakes and decided to call the order in and pick up the cupcakes in the afternoon since I had no time that morning to go to the store. But lo and behold, I called and again no one answered. I texted the same number from the day before and a response came back that they would contact the store to give me a call. I checked in by calling the store two more times and still no answer. And no one called back that afternoon either. Sadly, I had to give up, but was glad to give business to a way more responsive bakery with delicious cakes.

I've been to Caffe La Scala numerous times and can't believe I haven't written about them yet. This…read morelongstanding Walnut Creek café sits at the corner of Main and Civic, right across from City Hall. My latest visit was on 01/18/2026, when I met an old friend from South Dakota for breakfast. It was fairly busy when we arrived at 10am. No changes were noted to the interior -- it's still cozy and relaxing. We ordered a couple of ham and egg breakfast croissants, an iced coffee, and a hot cocoa. The total, with tip, came to about $32. The barista who helped us was friendly, and we were given a placard for our order. Our food was ready in about 10 minutes, and the same barista brought it to our table. The croissants were on the smaller side, served with a side of mixed greens. The taste was pretty good, making it a perfect light breakfast for a cold morning. The iced coffee was fine, though I wish the flavor had a bit more boldness. Overall, this visit was very much in line with my previous ones. I was able to catch up with a friend over decent coffee and food in a comfortable environment. They're favored by many locals for a reason. Keep this place in mind if you're looking for a coffee shop in Walnut Creek. 4 stars.

Apparently, spending nearly $20 on an egg sandwich and iced tea qualifies you as a customer--but…read morenot enough of a customer to sit in a chair with a back. I worked from the barstools for about an hour and a half. After the breakfast rush had passed, I noticed plenty of open tables along the wall. Since I had thrown out my back this week and desperately needed more support, I moved to one of them. The sign said the table was reserved for up to two hours for customers who ordered food. Great--I had ordered food and had only been sitting there for about an hour. Nope. The same barista who took my order approached me to explain that the table was reserved for customers who ordered food. When I reminded her that I had, she asked what I ordered--as if she hadn't personally rung me up. She then told me I needed to return to the backless barstool. I challenged this because it made absolutely no sense. There were plenty of open tables, I was a paying customer and I was within the posted two-hour limit. She simply repeated that it was the policy. To be clear, the problem isn't that the policy was poorly communicated. The policy should not exist in the first place. Kicking a paying customer out of an empty chair and directing them back to a barstool is a horrible business model that lacks basic respect and hospitality. I left angry, embarrassed and regretting the money I spent here. I will absolutely not be returning.

This place was absolutely amazing the young lady Yasmine was a absolute five star employee. She…read moretreated us with kindness, very happy and went out of her ways for my five-year-old son that never had ice cream with sprinkles and she put it on the sample spoon, which was amazing This employee took the extra mile. we would wish every time we went to this location that this girl would be there to help us.

OMG this amazing girl mela was so kind and gave me the yummiest ice cream!! I love handlesread more

I cannot say enough great things about the pastry chef behind YUM Dessert Bar. Living the…read moreGluten-Free Life is no picnic but she makes the world without gluten just a tiny bit better by baking some amazing desserts. Do not miss her cronuts, her white chocolate macaroons (not the French style) and her cupcakes. Oh man, her cupcakes!! Anyhow, not everything is gluten-free but everything is delicious...truly delicious! Up until now, I had not found a pastry chef that could make gluten-free truly amazing so I am in heaven with YUM Dessert Bar. You can either pick up her stuff at Lettuce Restaurant and Catering or order her treats via DoorDash. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

This is a very good Italian place. We went for dinner. We ordered crab cakes as an appetizer. They…read moreare very good, perfectly seasoned and light. As main course, we ordered gnocchi and mushroom ravioli. The sauce on the gnocchi is something from another world, hats off to the chef. A Italian place without a great sauce is not a good place! So this checks out. The ravioli also tasted very nice. We also ordered roasted potatoes as a side which were very good. The service was very fast and good as well. As dessert we ordered mango sorbet. The sorbet is perfect, light and has the shuttle taste of mango, nothing overpowering. Will definitely go again! Highly recommend.

Food flavor was great! The service was okay. The restaurant ambiance is nice but very dark…read more Definitely worth visiting.

My wife and son were raving about this place so I gave it a try. The creme brûlée was their…read morerecommendation. I thought it was pretty good, though it doesn't take the place of my favorite flavor, which I had the next time. All in all, I think they have very good quality ingredients. Typical of a lot of boba spots, ordering is kiosk-based (at least the times I've been there) so you don't really interact with the employees much, but they seem professional and are working hard. The kiosk for ordering is easy to navigate. It's nicely decorated and comfortable inside, and there is some seating. Upbeat vibe and busy, central location. If I were in downtown Walnut Creek and was craving boba, this is where I would go.

Mediocre boba overall but very good for Walnut Creek…read more The staffs are efficient and know the menu. They are a bit slow but it's also because they get very busy. The menu is vast and the boba quality is just okay.

I happened to be passing through Walnut Creek on my way home, so I decided to stop for some boba. I…read morehad never tried Mr. Green Bubble before so I figured I would give them a shot. I ordered a Mango Lychee Green Tea w/ Boba. The drink was prepared pretty quickly shortly after ordering. However, according to the picture in the kiosk menu, the drink was supposed to include lychee toppings. This unfortunately did not come fruition as my drink only contained the boba toppings that I paid extra for. The drink itself was extremely muted in flavor and tasted extremely diluted with only a hint of mango and absolutely no taste of lychee (probably because they forgot to add the toppings). You can either order at the counter or use any of their two self-service kiosks. The shop itself was pretty clean and there are plenty of seating if you decide to dine-in. They offer a uni-sex public bathroom was kept pretty clean when I visited.

Decided to give this place another try again as I was in the area. This time, they weren't as busy…read more Strawberry Matcha Latte: This was a rather delicious drink. The strawberry puree was nice and the amount of pearls you get was plentiful. The ratio of tea, milk and strawberries was also good. And they make the matcha from scratch. The worker was used a small bowl and a pestle/brush to make the matcha green tea for me, which was cool to watch. Overall, I did enjoy the drink. The green tea part definitely tasted like green tea matcha. I had a better second experience here, so glad I gave them another shot

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea feels like such a little luxury break in the middle of the day. The space…read morehas a great vibe! Clean, polished, calm, and somehow still warm and inviting. And of course, the drinks are delicious. Everything tastes fresh, bright, and really well made. The boba has that perfect texture too, soft with just the right chew, which makes such a difference. You can tell they care about quality :P What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. I think the owner is usually there, and he is incredibly kind. He always seems to go above and beyond. He's given my daughter a little treat more than once just to make her day, and one time he even helped me carry our baby stroller down the steps even though he absolutely did not have to lol :) Those small moments really stick with you. Great drinks are one thing, but that kind of genuine kindness is what makes a place feel special. It feels a little elevated, a little indulgent, and always like a nice little treat. We love it!!

This place seriously needs better AC because it was so stuffy inside on a warm day. Also, FYI, this…read morelocation shares its space with another drink spot. We grabbed our drinks as soon as they were ready, but they were much thinner than expected and lacked the refreshing, icy texture I'm used to from smoothies. The strawberry flavor was also pretty weak. I've had much better drinks at other Yifang locations. Definitely not my favorite location. I'd suggest using more ice for a thicker, more refreshing drink. Drinks: 3/10 Service: 8/10