50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Aliso Viejo

“Nékter in Aliso is faster, cheaper, and much more customer friendly than any of the other Nékters in OC! As I was running in to get a juice, this morning, I accidentally dropped my reusable cup and the rim broke off. The darling sales associate firmly told me that they wanted to replace it, for free (sweetly waving away my protests that it was my fault for dropping my old one). They even gave me the $.50 reusable cup discount on my juice. Thank you, for brightening my day!!“

“We called in to see if this Coldstone could make a cake for us with our baby’s gender. We spoke with Jaimie and she assured us that she could take our gender results (still unknown to us) and decorate a cake of our choice. She was very helpful, wrapped the cake in tissue paper and stapled the bag to conceal the surprise. My wife and I were then able to have our own surprise gender reveal at home. We opened the nicely decorated ice cream cake and were shocked to see we are expecting a boy! Thanks for your help in making this a special event for us Jaimie and Coldstone Creamery.“

“Just felt like I needed a little ice cream cone today 😀“

“The chocolate they use for their bananas is dairy free. Love the allergy friendliness. I wish they’d keep the Rocky Road topping more frequently. It’s so great and gluten free. Otherwise they don’t have gluten free options besides the drizzles.“

“Dolce Gelato is by far the BEST Gelato! Both the vegan and non-vegan options are uniquely crafted and simply scrumptious.“

“Best Ice Cream around, so many great flavors. I can't wait to try them all“

“This place is super cute and perfect to take the kids, family, or date for a sweet delight. They even serve homemade affordable meals.

We enjoyed a lunch date here which consisted of:
Purple rice yogurt (most popular dessert)
mango pomelo yogurt (my favorite)
Strawberry probiotic tea (so refreshing and easy to drink)
Pineapple coconut jelly
Bbq wings
steam dumplings (half the price of Din Tai Fung and still good!)
lobster ball (I love lobster)
popcorn chicken
braised pork with rice (my favorite dish here)“

“i'm from LA and have been SEARCHING for a gelato shop that makes it the authentic italian way, with no artificial dyes/flavors and the correct texture. i stumbled across this place while in newport with my family and knew i had to try it immediately when i saw the way the gelato is stored (in the steel tins, as opposed to giant mountains like most places in the US). definitely not disappointed. the flavors were done perfectly and not overly sweet, and you could so tell it was natural. i honestly think it's worth the 2 hour drive from LA to come back here🤣 please open a second location“

“Best ice cream in town! I especially love the coconut cream pie. My family loves the Monkey Business too. Customer service is top notch. Isaac, my server was friendly and helpful. Will be back!“

“And great for teenagers, Parents, singles and pups! Ice Snow infused with soft serve. The flavored are endless!!“

“Rita’s in Dana is always such a treat! The staff is super friendly, the service is quick, and everything is always fresh and delicious. The Italian ice and custard combos are amazing—perfect on a hot day. The shop is clean, welcoming, and has that fun local vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Definitely a go-to spot for anyone craving something sweet!“

“SomiSomi in Irvine is an absolute five-star spot for dessert lovers! The soft serve is incredibly smooth, creamy, and full of flavor — especially when paired with their freshly made taiyaki cones that come out warm and perfectly crisp. The mix of hot and cold makes every bite amazing.

The store is clean, modern, and well-run, with a fun and inviting vibe. The staff are friendly and patient, even when it’s busy, and the presentation of everything is always picture-perfect. They offer plenty of unique flavors and toppings, so there’s always something new to try.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Irvine, this place is a must-visit for a sweet treat that never disappoints. Five stars all the way!“

“Great selection of flavors, high quality ingredients and so delicious! You won't miss the dairy 😉“

“We 🖤 Handel’s!!! Such a fun experience every time. 👻 👻 👻“

“Really love this ice cream shop! They have a vegan chocolate chip peanut butter flavor that is so creamy, you can’t even tell it’s made with almond milk. It definitely hits the spot when I’m craving ice cream. It is located in a small shopping strip along Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. There is a small parking lot to the side as well as more parking above the shopping center. It’s a great place to walk and less than 10 minutes from Dana Point Harbor. They are also open late, which is a plus!“

“We accidentally stumbled upon this place since we had a late dinner and we’re craving something sweet. This was one of the few places that was open past 10:30 PM and after one visit I can confidently say it is now our favorite dessert spots in Irvine!“

“Took my Grandson's after an afternoon at thr Skate Park. Small, but plenty of seats.“

“Delicious and you can still get a good old fashioned malt!“

“Fun and unique flavors like tarot, cucumber & elderflower, pineapple & ginger. They also offer dairy free and vegan ice creams as well! So delicious and their staff is super friendly too!“

“Freshly made creamy ice cream every day!“

“This place is tasty. Very sugary sweet treats, but yummy. We ordered one bar and one soft serve type, but the soft serve is a way better base. The girls working the ice cream shop were young, but attentive. But, they had no AC in the shop which was really brutal with our hot summer. I asked one of the girls about the heat and she said the AC broke. But, you're in Laguna Beach, charging top dollar, have a busy flow of people non-stop and have ice cream and workers that need to be supported with cooler conditions. I hope the owners chopse to address the cooling conditions.“

“Been coming here since it opened. Great variety of flavors and since I am an insulin dependent diabetic, I am delighted they always have a "no sugar added" choice! Staff is friendly and helpful. �� Two thumbs up from me!“

“I’m a regular customer here. I love the variety of healthy items and all of the customization possible. Friendly professional Staff!!! I’m a ‘lifer’“

“Absolutely love this place! The ice cream is top-notch—super creamy and packed with flavor. I could come here every day and never get tired of it. The portions are generous, and the waffle cones are always fresh. Staff is friendly and quick to serve. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“The Acai bowls are amazing!! Glazed Donut Fro-yo is another of my favorites!!“

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!“

“The best ice cream in Los Angeles!!!“

“Good yogurt and toppings, but we were disappointed the girl didn’t want to get the whipped cream, she said “we ran out of whipped cream” yeah right!!!😡“

“Simply the best yogurt I’ve ever tasted and would always enjoy trying all the flavors! Burp!! (Excuse me! 😋🤭“

“Super fun, themed flavors. The Gelato has a nice pull. No artificial colors or flavors. We drive to Dolce Gelato just to taste what is new.
Would be five stars but the espresso pulled for the afagato was horrible. It ruined my icecream.“

“I got their mango pomelo sago and it was really good...perfect amount of sweetness, with some bits of pomelo and mango to make it very flavorful. I've also had their purple rice yogurt before, too, and enjoyed the slight saltiness and chew of the rice that compliments the tart yogurt. so delicious! service was also good. server was nice and made my drink fresh. I'll be coming back for sure 😊“

“Cookies galore, if you want a cookie, look no more, this confectioners hole in the wall is one of my girlfriend's favorite sweet tooth cures. Small but worth standing in the line of sweet-heads, who all know: Crumbl is the G.O.A.T. 🍪“

“I love this place! They have fresh fruit to add to your yogurt! And I love that I can build my own small cup of goodness!!!“

“KELSIE KELSIE KELSIE....I had to take the time to give my sincere and true appreciation for one of the workers at this location. She always has the best energy and her smile is soo warming. Tonight she turned out what was going to be a disaster birthday for my roommate and totally turned it around for me. They were out of the deliciously AMAZING Oreo Cream Pie Cookie ( IF YOU HAVNT HAD THIS YOU'RE TOTALLY MISSING OUT) for the day and it was 20 mins from closing. She went above and beyond to make sure I left with enough Oreo Pies and then some to complete my birthday desert gift and I cant THANK HER ENOUG!!! KELSIE THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT EMPLOYEE AND GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR ME TONIGHT. ITS EMPLOYEES LIKE YOU THAT WILL KEEP ME COMING TO THIS STORE ONLY AND TELLING ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT YOUR LOCATION. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR KINDNESS AND HARD WORK 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽“

“You guys were absolutely awesome today and I appreciate the safety protocol up in the restaurant due to Covid and the mask policy! I will definitely come back again! Fabulous food and service! ❤“

“i really like crumbl!! i would totally give this 5 stars but this specific one though is closest to my house and they have not done any special hometown picks or fun features that other crumbls do through the app. i have been waiting to see some fun hometown picks for the RSM location but sadly i only see Foothill Ranch doing it. Compared to Foothill Ranch, the RSM crumbl customer service is mediocre, as no one seems like they want to be working there however the cookies are great nonetheless i just hope i start seeing more fun stuff in the app for the RSM location!!“

“Very Good Donuts!! Fresh Made“

“It was kind of busy with just one employee but he was very focused on each customer's experience. When he got to us it was like we were his first customers of the day although I could see how hard he was working. Great work, nice to see. Oh and the ice cream was really good too.“

“My treat when I do good PT. I love this place! Yum“

“These cookies are amazing and best in Orange County. We got an assortment of 4 cookies in a bright pink box that the family loved as a desert treat after dinner. They had chocolate chip and frosting and sprinkles on their cookies.Love this place with great service as well.“

“I am new to ordering from Crumbl, but I tend to preorder my cookies to have on the weekend as a little treat to an otherwise strict diet during the week. Crumbl of Foothill Ranch has never let me down. Each order is easy to place, I get updates as my order date gets closer, and everything always arrives on time, in tact, just as described, and packaged with care. Can always count on the Foothill location for my Saturday Snack fix!!“

“Love this yoghurt and I haven’t had it in years because of lack of accessibility. So glad we are visiting here and they have it!!!
Bella did a great job in doing our orders and asking helpful questions to make sure we get what we wanted and how we wanted it to be! Love her work ethics!“

“Delicious ice cream and very clean place!“

“There’s so many people that come here before 1 o’clock and you guys are never open OK I’m one of them. There’s like six more people that came to the door but you guys weren’t open. I think 1 o’clock is too late. More people turning away 🤷🏻‍♀️ and please make sure your fruit is fresh Yesterday it was pretty bad“

“This place takes ice cream to the next level! They mix your favorite flavors and toppings right in front of you on a frozen slab which was pretty unique.

I tried one of their signature mixes and the texture was smooth, the mix-ins were well-balanced (not just dumped on top), and the portion was generous. Their shakes are also great , thick and flavourful.“

“brought my family from Texas here after dinner. everybody loved their snow. the best flavor is mango although everything is goos.“

“As the days of our lives, so the Yogurtland churns.“

“So yummy and the workers are so nice!“

“Very good I love this place ���������������������“