47 Best Ice Cream Shops near Encinitas

“The BEST gluten free waffle cone I've come across. We were at Legoland from out of state and drove our rental car down i5 for the 15 minutes to get there. It was well worth it! Hubby got the carrot cake and mixed berry dairy ice cream and said they were very good. I loved it was all hand made in house with awesome ingredients. My son and I are gluten and dairy free, we got the double chocolate vegan ice cream in a gluten free cone. He was so excited to have a cone. The vegan ice cream was delicious. This place will stay on our list if we are ever back in the area.“

“simply delicious and fast service“

“Was delicious, lots of options & I did all vegan which was still amazing!!! Will definitely be back when in town!“

“It was my first time going to this place. We ordered the mangonada. The service was great and they even offered us suggestions of changes that might go well with what we bought. I went with the suggestion and it was great. Price was 7$ for the mangonada. If we’re ever around again we’ll go back here.“

“I visited Nectar at the Encinitas location in San Diego during my vacation, and it was a fantastic experience. My relatives suggested I try the Dragon Fruit Bowl, and it was absolutely yummy—so refreshing and delicious!

The store owner, Jayna, was incredibly kind and welcoming. She took the time to understand my taste and helped me pick the perfect bowl. Her friendly nature, warm smile, and willingness to go above and beyond truly made our visit special. The entire staff was equally polite, positive, and attentive, creating such a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Thank you for the great service.“

“Little Fox Cups and Cones is amazing! We really needed a home made ice cream shop and this is it! The owner is just as delightful as her ice cream. This place is a must try and a must return. So good!“

“Tasty ice cream, boba tea and coffee in one place“

“Best Ice creams , sply double fold vanila and honey lavender“

“The gelato was just like what we had in Florence,Italy!“

“The ice cream is delicious. Very good portion sizes and taste to of amazing quality. There are options for all sorts of people with allergies, gluten intolerance, etc. the staff can make some mistakes but that hardly makes a scratch on the experience. Overall I recommend to everyone, even dogs (see: frosty paw)! Enjoy your stay at this amazing ice cream shop“

“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.“

“Stopped by McConnell’s yesterday, ice cream was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. They also offer vegan and organic options. I sampled the chili lime mango sorbet, which was refreshing and delicious, but this time I was in the mood for ice cream. I got the Chocolate Covered Strawberries flavor which was absolutely delicious! Joe brought it out from inside and his friendly service made the visit even better. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Coming from out of town, stopped by for a sweet tooth and landed here. I felt so welcome and warming I want to give Avery a very nice thank you for her hospitality and great customer service. She was very kind and sweet. I definitely recommend coming back here. Thank you so much to Avery“

“Many ice cream flavors, all delish!“

“Amazing place! The Fro Yo is delicious with so many flavor choices and loads of topping options! The atmosphere is incredible; clean, with lots of seating and modern decor! The place is family run, and the service is wonderful! Most definitely would recommend!“

“So glad to have a Handel’s in the neighborhood! Nice little courtyard to sit and enjoy the ice cream, and I appreciated the code to scan to see the current menu because the screens inside the window were a little hard to see. We will be back frequently!“

“The community is very fortunate to have Anthony and his team to make this area of the campground a place for everyone to enjoy. The views, facilities and lets not forget the music and giving artists a venue to share thier talents. What a Great venue for locals and the surrounding communities. I would like to add, it is very difficult for Anthony and his team to keep this business going. I have notice a few people and groups are bringing in thier own food and drinks. This makes it very difficult for the Campstore to stay in business. All the things they do for the holidays and Jurassic Animals for the kids, this cost a lot. Can we just enjoy something special that they have built for all of us to enjoy. Let's support the staff, management and leadership with our patronage.“

“Great place to bring the family and friends. We go ad least once a week.“

“Amazing spot with all the best sweets located steps from the sand at Carlsbad Beach! a perfect way to get the kiddos out for a day of fun!“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“10 different flavors of Yogurt; help yourself to has much toppings your bowl will hold. Enjoy!“

“GREAT experience at the Golden Spoon the other night, came with my cousin. Marcus was serving up top-notch frozen yogurt AND service. Great flavors to choose from, packed with a wide selection of toppings, culminating in a creamy tower of deliciousness (seriously, he built that thing up like a skyscraper). Will definitely be going back, and thanks again for making our night, Marcus!“

“Great and friendly service!“

“This is a must try!! Love the “tour” they took us on to try all the flavors. I’d come here every day if I could. Highly recommend the leather flavor, but they change their flavors every once in a while. Large servings, I got a small for reference!“

“Found this place accidentally i went to buy flowers across form them and then i craved the fresas con crema i decided to give this place a try and omg im so glad i did the fresas are the best fresas con crema besides the Tocumbo ones from city heights in south SD
the Ham torta was the most delicious. definitely coming back again and again . service was great she was courteous helpful, and quick“

“tostilocos charcas chamango vallan todo muy sabroso“

“I've come here many times and received stellar service. I came one day and Elias was exceptionally professional. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and skill helped solve a tall, complex order for me and my family. His service was so awesome I just had to write a review so that his excellence may be properly recognized. I will definitely be returning.“

“The best yogurt ever!!! My grandkids are obsessed.“

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee“

“Angel provided amazing customer service. He was very helpful. Helped find the best option. The ice cream was delicious. Loved the music selection. Decided to go with a waffle which is an extra charge but let me say well worth it. Highly recommend this location. 😁😁“

“Great Italian Pastries and coffee in the morning and perfect Italian sandwiches at lunch. Ken and his family know how to bake!“

“Very friendly and helpful staff! Quick to pick up over the phone and put in an order, and also has plenty of mobile pickup options with a variety of customizations.

And the pizza is super tasty. It tastes fresh and the crust is great, not a tasteless afterthought as many pizza places tend to make it.“

“My whole family loves 💗 this place. Highly recommended“

“Love this yogurt stop! Fresh ingredients, no artificial aftertaste like other chains, wide variety of flavors and toppings, and the price is unbeatable.
For those triggered by American flags or a picture of our president in a private business, stay home 😂
I’ll continue to support this family owned business, shop local!“

“My family and I had a wonderful time yesterday. Thanks for the great food and conversation! - The Cole's from Idaho“

“I love Crumbl cookies so much. This place is amazing. They have the best cookies there. I’m really excited to try today. The Dubai chocolate brownie and I go there all the time with my mom and we always love eating their cookies. Love you, Crumbl❤️“

“I like the cookies. But the last time I went to Crumbl, we walked in and waited for six minutes. The worker in the store totally ignored us. Finally, we tried the self-checkout, but the credit card reader wasn’t working. So we waited for five more minutes. She still ignored us. Finally, we got her attention, and we had to enter the credit card number manually.

I only gave it four stars because the worker could tell we were upset, so she gave us a free cookie. Also, $5.50 for one cookie?!“

“Menchies is one of the best frozen yogurt places to go! Menchies is incredibly delicious and the flavors are so smooth and delicious 😋. If you are in the area and looking for something soothing and refreshing you know where to go. The workers are very nice and joyful 😁. When I eat this yogurt there's just a burst of flavors in my mouth, it is like a sunset at the beach. There's many delicious toppings to chose from.“

“Oh this place is amazing!🥰I met this staff member named mary and she is lovely!😊 She goes into detail and gives me advice on what to get based on the menu. She knows her stuff when it comes to this job. Mary is a great person and staff member overall, she gets a 5 star rating as well. The smoothies are amazing and the PB&J chia pudding is oh so amazing!🥰love this location far more than other nekters I’ve been to!!🙏“

“The bestttt frozen yogurt in north county in my opinion. They have the BEST flavors, my favorite are the Blueberry, Pistashio , & Pomegranate the non fat versions, so creamy. My kids love the cookies & cream. They are out alot & one time i walked in & it was super unkept, made me a little sad but i know it happens. Also LOVE mochi , but they are out alot 😭 But i love this place worth the money .“

“Delicious cookies and amazing custom cookie cake! Ice cream was great too.“

“juicy burgers and great shakes“

“I didn't want to go but am glad I did. Perfect size for a day trip. Not too big you get lost, and you can get thru it in 1 day. Food options were not good around closing. They all close an hour before the park so don't wait. Lines were not bad. Very clean restrooms. Very clean!
I would definitely go again, but would plan better. We went spur of the moment, still a good time. Excellent for little ones.
Parking is pricey....“

“Great place to meet friends, hang out, and chat. I get a boba after dinner before going out sometimes. I'm not a boba snob, but I like what I've had so far.“

“i had a blast time can’t wait to go back again 🥰🍓“

“Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean“