50 Best Ice Cream Shops near El Cerrito

“My daughter wanted a hello kitty ice cream cake, so we looked for one and couldn’t find one and to order a custom one would be over 100 for 10 kids, we went to basking looked through their cakes online and picked a red heart one. Then I thought I’ll just tell them not to add sprinkles I’ll do it myself I’ll buy some hello kitty ones from micheals and boom hello kitty cake, let me tell you I went to order and the girl said I’ll have the cake decorators call you, she did, I told her I had sprinkles and she said she could put them on, I went in and well she took all my ideas, changed the color, added the bow and made a beautiful cake, im so grateful, my daughter was so happy!!!“

“We found a hidden gem that the locals frequent most likely because of Tom . Very homey setting and a great variety of flavors and delicious. We were his first customers from Idaho that he knew of. If you are in walking around the Fillmore district in San Francisco on Filmore street stop in and tell Tom hi for us.“

“Was in the area and did a search for ice cream. This place popped up and I decided to check it out. The vibe from the staff is great. The flavors are nice and different, the finish of the ice cream is fresh. No lingering fattiness or artificial viscosity.

Will definitely come back if I'm in the area and want ice cream. Store is clean and bright, plenty of natural light and simple decor. The production area is clearly visible so you can see they're proud of what they're doing. I recommend this place.“

“LEXIE'S is delicious. Everything is made in-house. Everything is perfect. I never realized how sickly, sour-sweet toffee shouldn't be until I had LEXIE'S remarkably fluffy-yet-crispy toffee. Everything we have tried is delicious. Nothing has been a "miss". If you know what you enjoy, you'll never order something you don't like. Heck, LEXIE'S homemade touch might even change your mind on some things.

Dietary restrictions: CELIAC FRIENDLY NO HIDDEN GLUTEN, ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS.“

“Historically best ice cream in SF!“

“fabulous! please open another in the San Jose area. great service..the way they encourage you to taste while waiting in line...loved the various, different flavors“

“This is the HOME of the "smash burger" I have eaten burgers thru out the United States, and I have to this is by far the freshest, tastiest burger I have ever eaten. The bun is soft, it's nothing that I have ever had, If you are a true burger eater...this is a must have.“

“I'm so glad we took a chance on Normans Ice Cream. It looked like a random hole in the wall. They had several unique flavors and their Sundae had literally all the ingredients I consider the perfect sundae. They even added sprinkles to it for me even though it was not part of their Sundae. The couple working here were also very welcoming and sweet. I wish I could give more stars.“

“Juice Breeze is hands down the best spot for desserts and smoothies! The menu is incredible, and their pancakes are honestly the best I’ve had in my life—so fluffy, flavorful, and just perfect. The other desserts are also out of this world, with something to satisfy every craving. Their smoothies are refreshing and packed with flavor, perfectly blended every time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the place is so clean, which makes the experience even better. I’m beyond happy I found this gem—Juice Breeze is officially my favorite place for delicious treats!“

“My local friend suggested we stop by Salt & Straw and I am so glad she did. Stopping for dessert gave my group a chance to linger outside and chat.

My favorite photo of our retreat came out of this pleasant experience.

I am also pleased that the server suggested that the pup cup was an option for me as a non-refined sugar person. It was nice to be part of the group and also see pups having the same thing. :)

Dietary restrictions: The pup cup may not be for everyone, but it is rare that there is any non-refined sugar option for me.“

“My favorite crepe place in Japan Town!!!

I love how much they pay attention to the presentation of the crepes especially when they add cute little faces on each of them. I've been coming here for years now and I can say that they have always made their crepes still as good.

I always get the nutella and strawberries crepe with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and cornflakes, but they have a lot of different combinations and you can customize it yourself too!“

“The most delicious, fresh, and hand-crafted gelato I’ve ever tasted. You must try! Thank you Philmore!!! Can’t wait to come again!“

“Da Giuseppe Nardoni: fantastici cannoli cosi in Californiana non li mangi, con ricotta fresca siciliana“

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“The folks running this spot are so nice and attentive!! My ice cream sandwich was fantastic! I had DoorDash the night before and visited in person the next day after dinner!! The cookies were so fresh, but they were firm and held up to the ice cream. So good!! Wish there was one close to me!!“

“high quality ice cream and great flavors...10 outta 10“

“If you love gelato, you’ll love this place. If you want gelato in San Francisco California, you’ll wanna stop here. They featured unique flavors of gelato made on site that changed daily. I had the medium cup, which gives me four different scoops of gelato and all of them were to die for. The creamiest gelato I’ve ever had and it’s highly recommended by the locals.“

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“I never review anything , I have come to this place multiple times a week for weeks now .. I love their wings and seasoned fries . As a wing lover they are a step above wingstop Buffalo Wild Wings or any wing I have had. I appreciate the great customer service the food is soooooooooooo GOOD puts me in a good mood everytime I eat there.“

“The best gelato I’ve found with many unique and delicious flavors using fresh fruits and ingredients on a daily basis. I come in every time I am in Berkeley, because it’s head and shoulders above the gelato in the Sacramento area!“

“"a mini is small, a small is large, and a large is gigantic"“

“Best hot chocolate ever. Definitely trying the Gelato next!“

“REAL creamy rich matcha with the perfect dose of happiness in every bite of the Matcha Soft Serve pair with the ONLY real Kyoto style Matcha Latte! I LOVE love LoVe Maiko!!“

“Not too sweet and great place to hang out!!!“

“Lovely place and really friendly staff!“

“Great product. Pleasant and helpful staff.“

“Great ice cream at great prices.

Expect a wide array of classic and more unusual flavors such as nectarine at this splendiferous creamery, at prices that will surely make you want to order more than you should probably eat.

Service is efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant.

It gets popular, so expect a short wait to order.

Worth every cent.

Dietary restrictions: Good vegan options“

“delicious ice cream and everything“

“I loved working with Elizabetta for my birthday cake. She was super easy to communicate with and perfectly nailed my barbie cake fantasy complete with a quote from the movie. The cake itself was a work of art but the taste, omg, all my friends were floored. I've also been able to find her slices at Falletti Foods and love all the flavors. I do, however, go crazy for her basque cheesecake. I could have a whole one in one sitting. So luscious, creamy and delicious!“

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“In the world of fancy schmancy gelato, and imported European crumbled pistachio chocolate infused whatever, it's nice to have an old school ice cream place that just serves up large scoops of old school ice cream old school style, and did I mention old school. Sundays are a little expensive at around $9, but it's nice to have a spot that reminds me of the old Solano avenue.“

“Marshmallow fluff;) Loved the Milkbomb sandwich! Will definitely go again;)“

“We went on a rainy day.. and early, so there was no crowd, which was great. Everything we ordered tasted great.. I'll have to say if I knew the chocolate chip cookie was not MILK chocolate, I wouldn't have ordered it, but other than that everything was good!

Parking: We walked and took a bus, looks like limited parking“

“A hidden gem in Pinole just off I-80! I usually do my shopping at Trader Joe’s then stop by Yumy Gurt for a refreshing treat. This place is charming, clean, affordable, and consistently delicious. I usually get the original tart yogurt with mochi. They also have sorbets, ice cream, fresh toppings, and cold beverages. The folks running the place are so kind. There’s always parking out front. Check it out!!

Dietary restrictions: Non-dairy options available. Vegan options available.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of options for kids!!“

“好味好味，綠茶同芝麻都好味。“

“One of the last gems of San Francisco, a treasure to be remember as the times change and people become more picky. Those who don't know this history should know that Gelato Classico was a chain that has been around since the 80s slowly dissolving until this was the last location left in downtown. I hope people start to appreciate the history of this great city as it is slowly eroded away by time and gentrification. Some of the best gelato you can get in America hands down. Please go and support this business and Trader Vics/Cordon Blue if you are a local or a tourist! Keep the memories alive, you wont regret it!“

“I am Italian (born and raised) and Caravaggio's is one of the best gelatos in the Bay. I love especially their Gianduja flavor!“

“love it for a afternoon treat w the kiddos“

“So yummy ! Choose any cookies and any ice cream flavor.“

“Ben & Jerry’s at Embarcadero West is a great spot for anyone craving some quality ice cream in the area. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the exquisite flavors, friendly staff, and a laid-back atmosphere make it a must-visit. Being right by the waterfront adds to the experience—there’s nothing like enjoying a sweet treat while feeling the cool breeze.“

“Random find, best milkshake since my childhood go to place closed down. Been looking for a replacement for 20 years. Found it.
Though I thought it was impossible to mess up onion rings, giving them the benefit of the doubt that it was a one off since the milkshake was everything i could have asked for and more....“

“Awesome I had the grapefruit and orange drink and I can't wait to come back to try something else. My youngest daughter loved the Oreo shake, my oldest daughter loved her chai tea and their dads kiwi slushy was also delicious. I'd love to try their ice creams next and can't wait for another hot day to come in.“

“The frozen yogurt was so good!!! I’d come back again and again“

“Came here searching for a yoghurt drink. Ordered the avocado yoghurt smoothie and it was amazing!! Highly recommend it they put lots of avocado in it’s creamy and buttery and the yoghurt is sour and sweet and thick - perfect. My friends said this is very similar to the avocado yoghurt smoothie in Taiwan - very authentic.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“We were visiting from Texas and oh my gosh. It is the best banana split I have ever had. We had the Golden Gate Banana Split. It's a bit pricey, but it was worth it. The chocolate ice cream is incredible. Honestly I don't remember ever eating chocolate ice cream as delicious as theirs. The strawberry and pineapple pieces tasted fresh. Weeks later and back in Texas we are still talking about it. It is a good size, so I suggest splitting it with someone. Make sure it's someone who shares equally.“

“Sandwiches are fantastic! Generous portions of fresh ingredients made to order. Fully stocked pastry case with classic and specialty treats! Friendly staff, great vibe,, totally affordable menu. LOVE!“

“I love this place so much. They have the best breakfast sandwiches and the best movies in my area. They also offer a variety of drinks such as soda tea orange juice any kind of juice coffee donuts and chips. They also offer a different variety of breakfast sandwiches. They have several tables and chairs for dine in. They have a bathroom all the way in back of the store that is pretty decent. The owners are really friendly and kind. They will make your breakfast sandwich however you asked for it.“

“Delicious Harvey Milk and Peanut Butter. As good as it gets.“

“I They carry Mitchell's ice cream, and the selection is decent with fair prices. I got a triple scoop for just $9.99, choosing peanut butter chocolate chip, strawberry, and cherry flavors. Each scoop was delicious and creamy. The prices are very reasonable for such high-quality ice cream. I will definitely be returning for more! Five stars.“

“My experience at Passione Caffè in their gorgeous two-story, well-decorated café at 91 Shattuck Square was simply marvelous. The staff was friendly, quick, and accommodating and the food, drinks, and desserts were delicious! I highly recommend Passione Caffè to those looking for a quick and yummy lunch (or breakfast/brunch everyday), to snack and study, or for an authentic Italian coffee. Don’t miss out on the great happy hour/aperativo deals between 4-7PM! It almost goes without mentioning, but Passione Caffè is absolutely true to its slogan: “A corner of Italy in Berkeley.” From the food and drink to the atmosphere and the service, this is the only truly Italian café I have found in Berkeley! And that comes from over a year of experience living and traveling in Italy! Besides the beautiful architecture and interior design of Passione Caffè—not to mention its convenient location next to Downtown Berkeley BART—I would like to point out some highlights on the menu. The pastas are all made with homemade, organic noodles and made-to-order sauces. The pasta dishes are so fresh and authentic! The spaghetti with meatballs, their only Americanized dish, is to die for! The pizzas also are also made with home-made dough and gluten-free options are offered. Try one with fresh prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula! The fresh panini with Italian meats and cheeses round out the lunch menu. It is possible to have a filling lunch for $7-15, which is definitely reasonably priced by Berkeley standards! A serious final highlight was the artisanal gelato, made in-house by the Italian co-owner, Eleanora Cercatore. There are 12 flavors, weekly made with gluten-free options, that are displayed on a beautiful rotating wheel. The gelato is spectacularly tasty—I cannot recommend it highly enough! For your time, money, and fine Italian bites and drinks, I cannot recommend a Berkeley café more highly than Passione Caffè! Please pay them a visit soon—you won’t be disappointed!“