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😍“

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

“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.“

“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 :)“

“Crème brûlée gelato is addictive!“

“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!“

“Category: Ice Cream Shop. One of the bartenders at Vincenzo recommended this shop with super unique ice cream flavors. We didn’t need to read beyond the first line of the sidewalk sandwich sign advertising the daily specials to know we would leave the shop with a cup of Chocolate Malted Potato Chip Cupcake, which loaded chocolate-glazed cupcake and chocolate-covered potato chips into malted chocolate milk ice cream. It was deeply chocolatey and crunchy from the cupcakes and crunchy in a different way from the potato chips. The other flavors were equally wild. When we arrived there was a line out the door but the bartender who recommended the place said the line is often wrapped around the corner. So we were lucky. As we sat on the small bench enjoying our ice cream, the line remained steady and out the door to the corner. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“Their homemade ice cream“

“We just stopped here after dinner. My family of 5 each got a different flavor and we all loved our choices. The man behind the counter chose mine (tres leche cheesecake) and it was so good. Try this place if you are in the area. It’s great.“

“I enjoy this place so much! The food tastes absolutely delicious and the atmosphere makes me feel at home! 100% recommend coming here! The workers are so polite and welcoming. Along with that, the inside is so warm contrasting the outside cold!“

“It’s nice to have soft serve in the hood!!“

“Delicious ice cream and cones, great rewards, but the staff at this location has consistently terrible attitudes towards customers. Would come here way more often if they could find a scooper who could at least pretend to be happy to be there.

2/12/26 Update: Moved to 5 stars because there are now nice staff.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“First time here and it was so good. I got the twister with the flavors Oreo and berry cheesecake (yes it’s a weird combination) and it was so flavorful the cheesecake bits were yummy! I also got the Junior for the size of the twister and the Junior size is already very filling and it’s the smallest size! The staff here were also nice to us. They also sell burgers and popcorn chicken here. Definitely would come back to try the burgers and popcorn chicken here. I also like how there are two screens to order.“

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

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

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

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

“bomb.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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.“

“The ice cream is great. Can't remember the name of the dish but the one with the brownie at the bottom of the cup was amazing and the berry immune smoothie was nice and refreshing. Jenn was an amazing server, she made sure I knew what the order included and was supper welcoming.“

“Came in with my kids today — first time trying it, after living here for 4 years! The ice cream was delicious and the kids loved their flavors. We tried Gansito, birthday cake and double
Chocolate chip. I loved their gansito, brings back memories of eating them at my grandmas house. Gerardo helped us at the counter. We’ll definitely be back! 😊🍦“

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

“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.“

“Stumbled upon this lovely little place while walking on Little Italy area. On stepping in you are greeted by the several paletas from fruit to milk based flavors on the counter. Place has a nice vibe and is spacious. They also have customizable topping options available for a surcharge.

Coffee flavor was amazing and had a center of leche, which nicely balanced out the strong coffee flavor. Loved the pistachio paleta.. it wasn’t overpowered by sugar, had a nutty flavor that let pistachio shine! Highly recommend the place.“

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

“Fantastic ice cream and fantastic service! This was my first time visiting this shop after passing by several times and observing lines out the door. My ice cream did NOT disappoint! I chose Blueberry Cobbler, which was excellent, and I can’t wait to try some other incredible flavors. The staff were friendly and efficient. 10/10 recommend!“

“Hit the spot! Sad to see so many homeless people walk in and steal chocolate only to walk out very nonchalantly. Apparently, this is San Diego now. People can just steal whatever and not get in trouble. Definitely puts a damper on a fun date night.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Love it and delicious... I will be back definitly... Very cheap prices...“

“Stopped by Fruity Loco for the first time and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered 3 tacos and a bagel and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The service was great too — Dillion was really friendly and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. You can tell this is a family-run business that actually values its customers. Overall a really good experience and I’ll for sure be coming back.“

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

“Best Ice cream in San Diego“

“D lux la nieve“

“Lo que pruebes esta delicioso! 🤤🤤“

“My boys ❤️ the coconut yogurt!!“

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious“

“Great choices. we didn't have time to see them all“

“I've been going here for as long as i can remember! My mom would always take us here to buy each of us a box of the flavor popsicle we chose....simply DELICIOUS, great service and its close to our home! Now, i go in and buy all kinds for my husband! :)“

“This place is A+!!! You can buy posicles for 50 cents each or a dozen for only six bucks and you can pick any flavors you want and make your own custom box! I don't know why it's not as popular but it's my favorite store now. Definitely check it out if you can, you won't be disappointed“

“Just received these as a gift ! Beautiful packaging! Great taste!“

“love the customer service“

“I Don’t Go Often But When I Do I’m Never Disappointed!! Yum“

“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!“