50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Cupertino

“Somisomi is a dessert shop that focuses on the combination of freshly made taiyaki and soft serve, creating a dessert experience that feels both nostalgic and modern. The concept is simple but works well: warm fish-shaped waffle cones filled with different flavors paired with creamy soft serve and toppings. The space is casual and easygoing, making it a fun stop for a quick dessert rather than a place you would spend a long time sitting.

The taiyaki is the main highlight and gives the desserts their signature appeal. The outside has a light crispness while the inside stays soft, creating a nice contrast with the cold soft serve. The fillings offer a good mix of classic and creative options, with red bean, custard, black sesame, and Nutella being some of the popular choices. The red bean keeps things traditional with a mild sweetness, while the black sesame adds a nuttier flavor that pairs especially well with the waffle texture. Nutella works well if you prefer something richer and more dessert-like.

The soft serve is what brings everything together, with flavors like matcha and ube standing out. The matcha has a noticeable tea flavor without becoming too intense, and the ube adds a sweeter, more dessert-focused option. Adding toppings like cookies or cereal gives the dessert extra texture and makes each order feel more customizable. The combination of warm taiyaki, cold soft serve, and different fillings is what makes Somisomi different from a typical ice cream stop.

Service is usually quick, which fits the style of the shop since most people come in for a treat on the go. The menu is straightforward, but there are enough combinations to make repeat visits interesting. Overall, Somisomi is a fun dessert spot that does a great job with a simple concept, especially if you enjoy Asian-inspired desserts and want something that balances warm, crispy, creamy, and sweet in one order.“

“All of their ice cream flavors are amazing. Super creamy; if you get the matcha ice cream, you get the slight bitterness from the more pungent matcha ice cream, which I liked. But there’s a sweeter/more mild version too that’s also delicious“

“Great place good ice-creams Many ice creams choices“

“If you’re a coconut person like me, this place is non-negotiable. Every single flavor delivers; rich, fresh, genuinely craveable. I’ve been slowly working my way through the menu and haven’t hit a miss yet. The staff are helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to come back and taste the rest!“

“We catered cream for our rehearsal dinner. Everyone loved it and it was incredibly easy to book them and work together. We were able to pick 4 cookie flavors, 3 ice cream flavors, and buy special cookies for our vegan / gluten free guests. Definitely would recommend to anyone considering!“

“unique way of making ice cream. Never seen before. very yummy“

“Friendly service, good yogurt. Many toppings to to choose from. One of the rare frozen yogurt places that have the toppings always fresh and not stale. Excellent. 10/10“

“Rocko’s Ice Cream offers very high-quality, flavorful ice cream in a nice and welcoming environment. Their taco ice cream is especially unique, creative, and fun to try.

The only downside was the service and preparation time, which felt somewhat slow even though there were not many customers. Overall, it is a great place for delicious and creative desserts, but the service could be more efficient.“

“Amazing gelato and great location! :)“

“This is our go to spot when we are in town for an amazing ice cream I would recommend this place to everyone if you’re with the family , traveling by yourself or taking someone special . The staff is great it’s always clean and the service is wonderful! Just a great all around pick for a delicious dessert spot !🍨“

“I recently visited Petal’s Creamery on Saturday, May 2nd at around 10:50 p.m., and I can honestly say it’s some of the best ice cream I’ve had in the U.S. I tried the hazelnut and saffron flavors, while my friend went for the baklava flavor—and every single one was incredible. The saffron, in particular, stood out as one of the best I’ve ever tasted. What made the experience even more memorable was the service. We walked in about 10 minutes before closing, and the girl at the counter (she was wearing glasses—sorry I didn’t catch her name) was absolutely amazing. She welcomed us warmly, encouraged us to try different flavors, and had such a friendly, genuine conversation with us. Her smile and positive demeanor, especially so close to closing time, really stood out. It’s a true example of exceptional customer service. Great ice cream is one thing, but pairing it with that level of hospitality made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Came on a busy weekend night. Anisha helped me out and was super friendly. She recommended the flavors COFFEE AND LOVENUTS (CAL) and SALTED MALTED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH.

CAL: especially good. The chocolate coated pecans adds a nice crunch and the coffee ice cream isn't too overpowering.

SEA SALT WITH CARAMEL RIBBONS: was good but a bit too salty for my taste.

Store is very busy on weekends, so I suggest coming earlier in the day or come on weekdays“

“A fantastic endearing Ice-cream tasting & eating experience that causes you to marvel at the stature that Ice-cream making has come to acquire can indeed be felt on the palate with every Icecream flavor at PINTS OF JOY. The service with Smiles & Excitement & warmth of the Servers caught my attention. It made the experience all the more endearing. I tried many & loved the Jalebi with Malai Kulfi Ice-cream. A remarkable unique Indian Ice-cream. As an Indian American I feel immensely proud to see the popularity this Ice-cream has come to acquire in the heart of Silicon Valley! This Ice-cream venture is showcasing India Impressively internationally: tickling the taste buds!“

“Good old school burgers and ice cream too! 🍦 🍔“

“Yummy cookies. Thank you!“

“Great place to sit back and relax while enjoying a cup of delicious frozen yogurt. The place is clean and the employees are nice and friendly. Love the strawberry and cheesecake flavors. Great selection of toppings. If you haven’t tried it yet I recommend giving it a try.“

“The best cookies I’ve had in a while. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but these are so so good! I love the new variety of flavors every week and how they’re so unique and different than the generic cookies you buy in the grocery store. The price isn’t too bad either! For a box of 6 cookies it’s $22 but the cookies are HUGE. I can never finish one by myself so I leave them to the rest of my family. Also pro tip download the crumble app so you can earn free rewards. 100 points equals to $10 you can use towards the cookies.“

“Many flavors and toppings to choose from sample cups are sitting out for your convience but the real star of the show is David. Excellent customer service very kind and patient. It is difficult to make me feel comfortable in a customer service setting and David was just amazing. Keep up the great work, you're gunna go far. 😎“

“Salt & Straw never fails to amaze! They have some of the most unique and weird flavor combinations you’ll ever see, but somehow every single one tastes absolutely incredible.
​The Pear & Blue Cheese is spectacular, and the Chocolate Gooey Brownie is pure perfection. If you're on the fence about trying their wilder flavors, just go for it—they nail the balance every time. Easily one of the best ice cream spots around!“

“Awesome ice cream and even better service! Shane made my godson’s first Salt & Straw experience an amazing one. He was patient, kind, so helpful and funny. He had him try different flavors, suggesting some of his favorites and combos.“

“We booked Sugar Mama Desserts as an ice cream cart for our wedding in San Francisco. The whole process was very easy! We got to try a few flavors at a wedding expo with Wedgewood Weddings, and then Renisa (the owner) invited us to her brick and mortar store in Milpitas to try anything we wanted before we booked with her. She’s constantly changing the flavors available at the store, and made an effort to guarantee that we would get the ones we were especially excited about on the day of our wedding. Thank you for helping us add a nice touch to our special day!“

“I often visit this spot as a sweet treat after a long day and it’s the best feeling. Their froyo has a really strong yogurt taste, and I recommend adding the baklava and honey for sweetness and depth. Their baklava is good by itself too. Servers ate very nice and polite. Highly recommend!“

“From Day one of tasting your delicious meals, we knew you'd be a big part of our family. Thank you for choosing to bring your business to Willow Glen. Blessings“

“Great cookies! Great variety and selection as well :)“

“i love this place! the flavor options are great and authentic. i had ube ahboong and it was delish. the taiyaki was also really good! it comes with a free macaron cookie and more toppings, pretty good deal for $7 imo! also service was very quick. hopefully i’ll be back!“

“Usually I do recommend but not today. You put out ads for specials like today 4/19 2 for 10.00 Banana splits ad it has your address and when ì go I'm told it's not for the 4th st location. this is not the first it's happened. Froster Freeze has alot of upcoming specials that won't be honored for that prices. very disappointing“

“I did not expect walking into a gelato shop and having such an amazing experience. They had sandwiches so we decided to grab some before having gelato. We got the mafioso and calabrese sandwiches. The staff were nice enough to let us try a variety of their gelato, all super tasty. I’ll definitely be going back to try more of their sandwiches and gelato.“

“Tasty Italian gelato 🍧 ice cream, not too sweet; just right!“

“Absolutely exceptional A2 ghee! The texture and flavor are incredibly authentic, reminiscent of traditional, high-quality ghee back home in India. My parents were visiting from India, and my dad, who is notoriously tough to please when it comes to ghee, absolutely loved it. That speaks volumes about the quality and purity of their products. If you are looking for genuine, rich flavor, this is the place to get it.“

“Staff is friendly - love the rewards system and fudgy flavours! I just had the Coffee Almond Fudge and Cookies & Cream mix - mmmmm 🤤 (Forgot to take a pic until I finished... sorry haha)“

“Shakes and good breakfast“

“Last evening had a real craving for a classic banana split. Drove to the nearby BR and was able to create my special ice cream sundae. The split banana was placed in the dish and I chose cherry jubilee, fresh peach, and chocolate fudge ice cream scoops. Pineapple, strawberry, and hot fudge toppings were added next. Finally, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries were piled high on my creation. A sight to behold! I feared a sugar overload, but still I ate the whole thing! Yum! 😜🤪🤣🥴👍❤️❤️❤️“

“Mango cheesecake was perfect for a hot summer day! Ordered a regular (+ vanilla ice cream) to share between three people. Looked huge at first. Had no problem getting to the bottom of the bowl once we started digging in.

Looking forward to trying other flavors & their taiyaki on my next visit.“

“Among all of us we had the Rose, Kulfi, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and also the puppy icecream. All the flavors were really nice and you could see real vanilla bean powder, nuts in the different flavors. Pepper did not stop licking till her icecream was done and then was looking for more. The people behind the counter were very friendly and kind to our chaos. We will definitely be going back.“

“Ran in for a milkshake and was in and out quickly. Girl was alone and doing a great job. As always, great ice cream!“

“gluten free, vegan, coconut based froyo! yum!“

“This store has become an essential weekly destination for my family. We are consistently met with warm welcomes upon each visit, creating an environment where happiness is infused alongside the indulgence of delightful ice cream. Regardless of the weather conditions—be it cold, hot, windy, rainy, or any other day—we find solace in this place. Its exceptional appeal compels me to wholeheartedly recommend it to others.“

“staff are really nice here & they scoop generously. the waffle bowl i had was basically a whole meal, overall one of the better baskin robbins i’ve visited. this location is combined with a togo’s which is interesting but probably shared company stuff“

“Bar None; World’s Greatest! Authentic and true to the art of artisanal gelato! Patrizia Pasqualetti is a master chef! It’s been a real treat to taste generations of knowledge passed down without compromise to the quality of the product.

I love the tiramisu, amarena, and bacio as well as the pistachio and fior di latte! To be honest I would say all flavors are delicious! For the sorbetti, unbelievably genuine flavor — it’s evident that NO artificial syrups or fake ingredients are used.

Love Love Love!!!“

“son muy ricos los helados 😋“

“It was a fun event! There was a long line, but I got to get a free frozen yogurt. I was almost going to try the whopper candy flavor! This is the one I usually go to when I am downtown. I will go back again soon I believe!“

“I dropped my ice cream just as I walked out the door (Reeses Pranut Butter Cups Awesome Sauce with Nutter Butter cookies added). I didn't even get a bite before making a mess of it 😵

I thought i was out of luck and would need to go back in and nuy another one, but they were nice enough to make me a brand-new one without me even asking!

Thank you! 🥳“

“My first time here.Service was excellent.Had the Pineapple 🍍 Dole Whip delicious and refreshing.Will definitely return.“

“Love the drive-thru! My favorite bc that’s special!“

“Glad this place was open late so I was able to try it! Cashier did not seem to enjoy the job but recommended me to try the cookies n cream gelato which was really tasty, not too sweet either. Kinda sad they didn’t have my go-to gelato Hazelnut. It’s in San Pedro, so nice spot overall!“

“The best Sandwich in 100 miles! Been coming here ever since it opened and will continue to eat delicious sandwiches for years to come. NOM NOM NOM.“

“I have a Colombian co-worker who recommended this place to me, so I knew I had to try it.. I got the Fresa con Crema and Laura got the Ensalada de Frutas. Both were decadently creamy and to die for. 10/10 highly recommend to anyone in search of delicious Colombian desserts at a reasonable price“

“Happiness in a cup. And a cone 😁“

“After taking my first bite I understood why and how they had so many awards. The flavors are so amazing it was so hard to stick to a regular portion size. I ordered two flavors: rose and mango sorbet and my dad ordered the Mocha (I think?). I can’t wait to go back and try them all !“

“Hands down, the best ice cream I have ever had !“