50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Bonita

“Stopped here after the beach for a refreshing paleta. The limón is always my go to and it did not disappoint. Perfect texture to bite into with a delicious citrus taste. You can pay extra to get toppings on them. There is a small parking lot here which was a bonus. Not busy at all when we went on a Saturday evening. Would definitely stop again.“

“Simple pleasures of life😍“

“Crème brûlée gelato is addictive!“

“Fantastic, velvety smooth creative flavors and made from scratch! They also switch out their flavors every 2 weeks or so! Fun concept, wonderful staff. Highly recommend. Putting San Diego on the food map :)“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“The perfect treat on a hot day. And now that we know the deliver , I’m getting gelato at work.“

“Bomb. Absolute fire bomb. Papa Kanafa serves the best and most unique desserts in San Diego County! Lotus (biscoff) anything is excellent and the Emperor Mango shake is my favorite. Thursdays are buy one shake-get one shake free days. Come experience it.“

“Ok, I am from NY and love pizza. I am not a NYC pizza snob though and welcome all iterations of 'za! I have to say that this pizza is probably the best I have ever had of its type. They are "Roman" slices, meaning focaccia crust. Variety of slice options are insane with creative combinations that are not only imaginative, but insanely delicious. Slices are cooked upon ordering for supreme freshness. I especially like the Lussuria - prosciutto, black pepper, mashed potato, mozzarella and olive oil. (I NEVER thought I would like mashed potato on a slice, but it's insanely good.) The help here is amazing as well. Caesar was working the oven and he gave great suggestions and explained the product well. Very inviting and definitely steered me in the right direction. Need gluten free? They got it! Will make a GF slice for you right on the spot. I challenge anyone to have just one slice. I had to go back for 2 more. Enjoy!“

“Fabulous popsicles and top notch service! We went back again and again for the cute popsicle boy Socrates! Friendly, welcoming, helpful. Best thing we found in San Diego for sure!“

“Very good and authentic Mexican food owned and operated by a great family! Viva Cristo Rey!“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“Salt and straw is one of my favorite ice cream places in the country. I always look for them when I’m out West.

Star was especially fun and engaging as our ice cream Concierge - letting us try more flavors than we probably ought. Highly recommended.“

“I normally order the Panda Cloud Foam. Today I ordered the White Rabbit and Meis Keso Both good“

“Excellent vegan soft serve ice cream.“

“Their homemade ice cream“

“It was so so good! Let me sample ice creams, and the sample spoons were NOT plastic which I greatly appreciated the idea of reuse. The flavors were fun. I LOVEEED how they put the scoops on a cup, it was one that was wide so I can eat from all three flavors instead of going through each flavor like regular ice cream shops do. Much enjoyed! Service was kind and fast“

“So many delicious cookies!! Soft serve ice cream as well. 100% vegan but you don’t need to be vegan to enjoy. Unique flavors and many rotating seasonal options“

“We found Cabetos a few years ago at a farmers market. Ever since then if we ever see them somewhere- it’s a must have treat. We recently had a grand opening event for our new business and had them cater. They were awesome to work with. Weston, who was at our event was so fun and EVERYONE loved the ice cream. I highly recommend to find them at a farmers market near you or book them for your next event. I now need to go to their new store! So fun!“

“Had a nice little treat here and really liked it. The ice cream was creamy and tasted fresh, and they had a good amount of flavors to choose from. I went with one of the classics and it was pretty tasty. The shop had a relaxed vibe and the person helping us was friendly. Nothing fancy, just a good place to grab some ice cream when you’re craving something sweet. The portion was a decent size too. I’ll probably come back next time I’m in the area and try a different flavor. Overall, a good spot for a quick dessert.“

“We strolled over after Fish Guts and enjoyed a cooling treat after a hot day. The mango shaved ice, avocado pistachio ice and coffee almond fudge all had great flavors. We got cookies to take home also (so good). I will definitely try the shaved ice next time around.“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

“The flavor of the ice cream is worth the $$$ that we paid for it My favorite flavors are great golden pistachio and butter pecan“

“With the commercialized takeover of the creamery industry there aren’t too many true creameries left in this world. I stumbled up Handel’s when I was visiting In’n’Out on a work trip. The slogan “Handmade since 1945” caught my eye and it looked like a creamery I remember as a boy. I was stunned at their setup of ice cream freezers behind the counter. It’s cool to watch them scoop cones! I read about Handel’s story and the people who bought Handel’s did it right when they scaled the business. It definitely feels like a small town creamery which is rare these days.

I had the pistachio ice cream with a waffle cone and it was very good! I got the small and they piled the ice cream high! Definitely worth the price!“

“Best cannoli of my life. This is an absolute must stop in Little Italy.“

“One of the most unique ice cream shops in a city filled with great ice cream spots. This one has its own style. Mexican style paleta ice cream with a range of customization options that will satisfy any and all age of kids (including the picky adults). Tuxedo style let's you try two types of chocolate dip. Must try if visiting and have a couple of hours before flying out.. right in downtown close to the waterfront park.“

“Great food and ice cream. Very good service given by a sweet lady.“

“The place is very clean. Variety of flavors and toppings and the staff is very friendly. Price is about $0.49 per Oz. Filled up with kiwi strawberry, watermelon, and cookie n cream. Comparable with NuYo, but pricier.“

“Every time I visit, the cookies are fresh, warm, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes weekly—it keeps things fun and gives me something new to look forward to. The store is super clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is always fast. My favorites so far are the classic chocolate chip and any of their seasonal specials. Definitely worth the hype!“

“Great selection of drinks, pastries, ice cream and sandwiches! Awesome and fast service! The rotating specials are creative and delicious, always hard to figure out which to choose between in all the different items on the menu ! Don't pass it up!!!“

“Came here for the first time and split a sundae with my wife. The flavor and portions were on point, my only bummer was that there weren’t enough toppings. I feel like a good sundae should have either chocolate sauce, nuts, or something else with each bite. There were sadly more than a couple masked bites with just the frozen yogurt (which admittedly was very tasty).

The server was very friendly and served people quickly, so all told it was a positive experience.“

“Fun sweet treats in the area, by the ballpark. Best mom and kids team running the place. Great flavors, lots of toppings to choose from, love to accommodate your taste palates and adventures, LOL. Don't forget to try if you are in the area.

We tried the banana split and it was yummy, we did switch to include one scoop of the dole whip soft serve.“

“bomb.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Love it there, the lady and son and workers are really nice 👍“

“mi experiencia con la chica que atiende fue poco agradable ella no sabía que darme yo le pedí que me recomendara algo picante y acidito no quería paletas ni raspa. ella me dijo voy abriendo y no tengo nada listo era ñn 2 10 dela tarde le pedía algo y para todo decía esque voy abriendo no tengo nada listo. termine por decirle dame unos testigos ponle gomistas de chile y puso salsa. la verdad ya no regrese ese es mi horario regular de comida y después de comer elijo comprar un snack creo que deberían preparar con tiempo aunque sea algo leve para los clientes como yo que tenemos ese horario“

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious“

“My boys ❤️ the coconut yogurt!!“

“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives Thriller Series, I’ve spent a lot of time around Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee, and it’s one of those classic local spots that’s hard to miss.

This is a simple walk-in ice cream shop, but that’s part of the appeal. It’s right near the IB Pier Plaza with plenty of seating around, so you can grab a scoop and head outside to enjoy it by the beach.

I’ve had more scoops here over the years than I can count. The flavor selection is excellent, with plenty of fun options, and it’s the kind of place you keep coming back to without thinking twice.

The staff is always super friendly, which adds a lot to the experience. It’s quick, easy, and welcoming every time.

Inside, the artwork on the walls gives the place a fun, laid-back personality that fits perfectly with the beach vibe. It’s also the kind of relaxed setting I’ve thought about while writing The Maui Desire Romance Series, where simple moments like this can carry a scene.

Overall, it’s a great local stop. Simple, reliable, and exactly what you want after spending time near the pier.“

“Been here several times over the trips to San Diego, always wanting to get the ice cream but for some reason never have. Mainly stock up on chocolate before I head home. They have several flavors of chocolate to choose from, pink and mix and pre-packed bags.“

“Love great cookies!“

“I’ll start off my review with saying great customer service . It shows the owner has put in a lot much of his/her time to train their employees properly . Every time I walk in I am always greeted and never rushed when ordering . I personally love there fruit waters and making my own chip bowl. All prices are decent and affordable so they fit everyones budget . It can get busy from time to time but totally worth the wait . I definitely recommend visiting this location to grab something for your sweet tooth or salty craving:) . Most importantly this location is always clean and sanitized ! You will never see a mess.“

“If you haven't been to Yogurt Express yet, I feel sorry for you. You're missing out big time. Coolest, cleanest, funnest yogurt shop in the area for sure! Only problem is, you can't just eat one : ) Harp“

“My favorite neighborhood ice cream shop! You can seriously tell that everything is made fresh, the fruit ice creams taste just like the fresh fruit! Also hired their ice cream cart for our wedding and it was so great! All of our guests loved it!!“

“La atencion al cliente muy buena.“

“This Cold Stone is top tier. The ice cream is fun and good, but to echo others, the customer service is insanely great. I’ve been here several times and everyone is always so kind and helpful!

I see a couple of reviews comparing this to Anne’s laundry, for better or worse.. in all honesty I find it kind of funny. I’ve been to both and those are 2 completely different vibes in both food and service. One is gelato and the other is Ice Cream. If you want ice cream, this is it

I’m so glad this place opened, it’s rare to find folks that are so kind and helpful, with a great sweet treats to boot. You are becoming a fast and much needed staple in dessert and service in North Park“

“love the customer service“

“Excellent boba and great service. We're so thankful to have this spot so close to our house and the service is always great. We love this place! The boba tea is super sweet though so we suggest going quarter or half sweet on drinks, even my 10YO agrees!“

“best local burger spot. Fresh, delicious and great prices. 👍 Support local businesses.“

“Located near the Taco Bell. The raspado was actually good I thought it would take fake but it was quite good. My kid got the lime one.
I picked up some tostilocos not my favorite honestly. The lacked more toppings. But would go back to try more of the raspados since the syrups looked so tasty and fresh. They also have a nice sitting area to enjoy your treats. Very clean.“