50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Fountain Valley

“Came here after dinner in Fountain Valley. Cool concept here. I've seen it'll over social media of food vendors who use those techniques in other countries but never here. They use an anti griddle to make their concoctions. They have so many different flavors and choices. They have a whole bunch of choices on their walls with pictures, but they have even more choices found on their menu at the counter. They even have drinks and other kinds of desserts. The dessert comes out quickly. You can watch them make it on the anti griddle. The layout is weird. They have more seating towards the back. Even a fooseball table back there to sit and chill. The guy working the register was kinda mean and short; didn't like his attitude or tone. But I think that's just how he is and doesn't mean anything by it. There's no seating outside. So we just ate in the car. I ordered their caramel coconut delight. It tasted good. Light. But creamy. Not overly sweet. If you're able to pry the rolls out of the cup, it's much better to eat 1 roll at a time as you can feel the different layers, as suppose to eating it like ice cream or yogurt. It's a nice variation to the traditional ice cream or soft serve or yogurt you find everywhere else. It's a good way to end the night!!“

“Pur Bowls definitely became one of my new fav acai spots in the OC area! We came here on a whim while looking for something light to eat before dinner.I was really impressed by how big of a variety they had, when it came to bases, fruits, nut butters, etc... luckily they had a create your own option! We got a 16 oz to share. I was able to try the acai and pur coco (aka blue coconut) bases and both were absolutely delicious and refreshing. They had 4 types of chia puddings to choose from (vanilla, matcha, cocoa, and turmeric cinnamon). We went for the vanilla and it was light and sweet!Toppings are unlimited so the creations you can make are limitless. The space is small and quaint, but has ample seating available for smaller groups.“

“My daughter and I came here after a trip to the beach. It was incredibly clean and loved the decorations on the walls. The Boba we ordered was delicious. The iced coffee I got hit the spot. Fast and friendly service with a relaxing vibe that i enjoyed.“

“This place is so yummy ! The ice cream is rich and creamy. Very unique flavors. I loved their Cookie Monster flavor. So good ! The salted Oreo was good but a bit too sweet for me. My boyfriend loved the Cookie butter flavor. Overall a good find !“

“Wow! This is by far the best frozen yogurt place I’ve been to yet! First of all, not only are there countless flavors to choose from but the flavors themselves also distinct aromatic tastes while not being overly sweet or sour like their matcha, taro and plain tart flavor. As for the toppings, there are endless to choose from but quality is not in anyway sacrificed: for instance, their blueberries are giant and there isn’t a moment where the topping bar isn’t filled up to the brim. Finally, their cleanliness is unlike anyplace I’ve seen before as I always see the staff wiping down the windows, cleaning the yogurt dispenser and dusting down the crumbs on topping bar. 10/10 would highly recommend.Vegetarian options: Mostly vegetarianKid-friendliness: A variety of kid-friendly flavorsWheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible“

“I was there with my kids. Employees are so patient and very kind . They listened them and gave them samples. We felt like we re at our home . Thanks again for a great service we also bought my daughter unicorn birthday cake thanks again for the free candles ??“

“I used to go the the Yorktown & brookhurst BR, now I'm a customer at this location because of the service and the proper amount of ice cream serving you get. They are fast, yet attentive. They don't rush your order or ice cream experience. The lady in charge reminds me of the old school ice cream B&R. She makes you feel welcome and gives you a big scoop. She asks if there is anything else you would like to order, but asks in a non rushing way. Thank you for reminding me of the old 31 flavors welcoming ice cream experience I used to get as a kid!“

“Love this place! I always will come here and get a joelatti when I'm in the area. My favorite flavor is mango tango. Workers are very kind whenever I come. The decorations are very nice and stand out. Parking is the only downside. There is limited parking, I will usually park in the neighborhood across the street and walk. My favorite spot!“

“was looking for a dessert place in OC and lo and behold, a italian ice and custard place! my friend and i came around night time and it was fairly busy. there was one man serving and cashiering so understandably there was a small wait. he was so kind and i can tell with every order he was being purposeful with the way he put it together. i ordered the strawberry milkshake and it was sweetness overload in all the right ways. i will say the italian ice itself is not too strong in flavor so i tried to make sure every bite had some custard with it. the place is bright and they have lots of variety of flavors so come and try it out!“

“I don't even like ice cream, it's one of my least favorite desserts. But you know what? I was HUMBLED. Stella Jean is THAT girl!!! Not to be the person that's like "sweet but not too sweet", but the ice cream here is truly that. I tried the Ube Pandesal, Mango Sticky Rice, and seasonal Earl Grey Tea Cake, and they all popped off. Rich, creamy, fun (you get the pandesal and rice element in the respective flavors) -- but without being grossly saccharine. We stan Stella!!!“

“Honestly, not your typical ice-cream shop! the uniqueness blew my mind! Tried the Strawberry-Honey-Balsamic-Pepper and Chocolate Brownie flavors—both were insanely good. Loved the innovative twist, especially how the balsamic flavor shone through. Don't miss the Olive Oil flavor—it's truly special. Must-try spot in downtown disney! ?“

“Came in at 9:00 PM. There was a short line still. You might have to wait a bit since everyone tastes the ice creams. They have 7 unique flavors displayed in the front so you’ll be able to check it out!Interior: cute! They do have limited seating so high chance you’ll grab to go if it’s full.Matcha: very flavorful. It’s not super light like a lot of other places. You can definitely taste the matcha. Highly recommend!Durian: yup. It’s durian! It’s very smooth. If you like durian, I’d recommend this for you. The flavor is definitely there!Purple rice: you’ll get yogurt ice cream and they’ll top it off with some purple rice on top. It’s not combined.Ube yogurt drink: Ube wasn’t as strong. Yogurt overpowered the drink. It was still good though. I wish the Ube was a bit stronger. Ice creams were all strong flavors so I had high hopes for the drinks too.We ate the yogurt purple rice ice cream + ube yogurt drink there. They held onto the matcha and durian till we were ready to head out. It was nice of them.Parking: small parking lot for a plaza. We got lucky and found 1 spot open. Be careful parking as some park crooked and it’s small spaces for SUV.“

“Hands Down The Best DIPS EVER!!! Found these dips at a farmers market and fell in love. I now can get them anytime i want! There is not much to say, all of them are great, i love mixing the garlic spread on a pita then adding a humus and feta cheese to it for a light snack. My all time favorite, the Feta and Pesto Dip!The service is amazing, it always has. Always up for questions and love share their passion for the food that makes up their culture.“

“This is fun for adults too! My sister, brother and law in I came here after seeing this place on Instagram. It was well worth the drive out of LA. The wait was long but worth it, we got there around 1pm on a Saturday, waited about 15 min in line and then another 30-45 minutes after ordering (we just got one to share between the three of us which was PLENTY)The wait was worth it because you can watch the different characters being made which was so fun. And then they call your name so you get a front and center view. I got the lion because I love lions but they have lots of other characters. The amazing thing is - the cotton candy itself once you eat it is delicious! The different colors are also different flavors and it's so light and fluffy. The cotton candy makers are true artists!“

“We hired the truck for the end of my sons' double birthday party and it was a total hit! It is pricier than your average white van ice cream truck but OC Ice Cream is way more than average. They have great options of ice cream and candy. It was the highlight of the party!!! My sons even got to go inside the truck and explore too! Jose was super kind and sweet.“

“The character ice creams are way too cute. This place is one of my oldest daughter's favorite. I like to take my oldest here sometimes during the summer for a treat or a mother daughter date. She gets different character every time she comes :)“

“This gelato place offers some of the best authentic flavors around. Expect a wait on weekends, but it's worth it. They have a limited selection, but the service staff is friendly. Don't miss out on their delicious Belgian chocolate flavor.“

“I hate writing reviews.They're tedious, time-consuming, and I always feel like I'm rambling...HoweverIt would be a crime if I didn't write one for this placeAmazing people who work there they truly made me feel at home and had a lot of empathyone of the examples I can give is one of the kids walked in and was by the fire TV and he stopped what he was doing to put on the heater so he can make the atmosphere feel like it was actual fireyou won't be disappointed it's truly one of the most amazing places with nostalgic filled milkshakes that bring back a sense of comfort and belonging.“

“Ambience, food and hospitality were amazing. Loved the food and the simplicity. Quantity and taste was worth coming back again. We had Dal Makhani, Aloo kulcha and Dahi bhalla. Would love to come back again to try other vegetarian options.Vegetarian options: Dal Makhani and Aloo kulcha were out of this world.“

“Came here twice now delicious both times and have such a clean and yummy smelling environment. The employees are very friendly and we were guaranteed quality service. Totally coming back again!Kid-friendliness: Brought my little sister and brother for his 8th birthday to celebrate and they enjoyed getting to see our order being made and of course being able to have the cookies themselves. Workers were nice to greet us coming in and out of the building, this was a nice experience.“

“What we got: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Strawberry Paleta I brought the wife to get some ice cream, and she was very very impressed. She is a sucker for Thrifty's Cookies and Cream ice cream, and has been for she was a child. Upon the first couple bites of the Cookies and Cream ice cream she declared, "I think this is better than thrifty's" which is quite a shock! She also sampled the Carrot Cake ice cream which she told me would be worth bombing my lactose intolerant stomach for, but maybe next time. I went with a strawberry paleta de agua. It was good, and straight to the point. It is not fancy, and I've had better ones, but it sure hit the spot! The Shop: Inside you will not find neon colors everywhere and bright lights, instead Tocumbo sticks to its humble self, and sells ice cream and other fun foods like paletas, raspados, etc. Notes: There is plenty of parking, but it can get packed as it shares the lot with a few different shops and restaurants in a strip mall.“

“Fresh ice cream! Workers are very attentive and they make food quickly. Taco shell is a waffle cone pretty much and they make it very cute with toppings and colors. Not regular ice cream but made on what I think is an ice stone so consistency is a bit different but not too heavy and delicious“

“Swung by this place for the first time when we were on our way to CDM. There were plenty of street parking on the day that we went. Service was great and we were able to sample a few flavors before deciding what to get. I would say all the flavors are on the stronger side, where you could really taste the natural flavors. I think the espresso flavor was the strongest one i've ever had. We ended up getting two scoops: pistachio and honeycomb. honeycomb 4.5/5: honey flavor was nice and strong and I loved how there was a little crunch to it. definitely on the sweeter side so if you have a big sweet tooth, this is the place to go pistachio 4.5/5: very creamy and nutty and also a bit on the sweeter side. paired well with the waffle piece so might get it in a waffle cone next time.“

“The place is such a vibe! It's clean and the girl that made the items was very nice and helpful (fast too!) I got the pepino loco and the mangoneada and was very pleased with both. Their paletas look very good and they have water based ones too (for the people that can't have dairy or might not like dairy). I will definitely be coming back!“

“Always love coming to Salt & Straw for some tasty unique ice cream flavors. If you're a foodie, you gotta check out the flavors that Salt & Straw puts out! I came here with a group of 4 and our six month old (just along for the ride) after grabbing dinner in Laguna Beach. We got lucky in getting here while the line wasn't huge...our group had fun trying a bunch of flavors before placing an order. We had 4 split single scoops. I'm a personal fan of the Honey & Lavender classic flavor, but I know it's not everyone's thing.It was about $32 for 4 ice creams, which is certainly on the higher-end side, but a single scoop is huge and it's a good value for their house made delicious flavors. Certainly recommend trying this Portland, OR original gem that has made its way down to Southern California.“

“The durian ice cream is top tier. I love stopping by here because the service is so amazing. The shop closes at 9pm, but I called and asked if I could stop by after work (I close the shop at 9pm). The sweet old couple stayed and waited for me to drop by she literally had to unlock the shop and sell me the cake. I love this ice cream shop.. I'm going to keep telling all my family and friends about this place.“

“I could have cried tears of joy. It is nearly impossible to eat dessert with my family being that I am gluten free and dairy free and they are not. Enter Milk & Cookies!! I did an actual happy dance. The dairy free vanilla ice cream with the gluten free chocolate chip cookie was outstanding. I understand the rave reviews and my only complaint is that there isn't one right by my house! lol“

“We were super excited to see a Handels out west! We have one in Madison AL, and it is our go to ice cream place. Great variety, generous portions and creaminess you not to find in any store bought ice cream. They make it there right in the store!“

“No trip to Balboa Island is complete without stopping and getting a frozen banana and occassionally some ice cream here. The banana’s are big enough to share and have a variety of delicious flavors. Highly recommended.Parking: Finding a nearby parking spot can be rough, especially on the weekend.“

“The service was amazing! I went to order the chocolate shake which was an amazing drink! The store is located in San Fransokyo Square, which gives it a futuristic vibe. All seating is outdoors so it may be hard to find a place to sit during the rain, otherwise it was a very nice store to visit!“

“Was extremely sad to find my fave sweet spot in Cerritos had closed down. I happened to be in the area, which is rare, so I popped into their cypress location despite not having any cash (it'll cost you 20cents more to swipe, so bring cash if possible!) and having left my stamp card at home. I can't remember the last time I visited this location, so it took me back to the good ole days, haha. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a cheerful gal who quickly helped me to a few samples. I let her know my go-to was their taro flavor. She recommended taro and strawberry with their vanilla chocolate swirl. I am not sure if I ever tried this combo. It was so good that I decided to upgrade myself up to a large. No regrets. Lol. The only reason for the 4 star is because there was no AC on this hot day. I felt bad for the worker.“

“Heard about this super cool field trip for my Girl Scout troop and it did not disappoint!! Our teenagers loved rolling their own ice cream and it was so delicious and fresh ! Super friendly and awesome people ! Thanks to William for making it such an awesome time for my Girl Scouts before the crazy cookie season starts !!Forgot to add my Oreo coffee ice cream . Yummy !!“

“For years, I've seen people walking around with treats from this stand but never tried. I wish they offered mobile order/pay as I do not want to have to wait in a line, but love they have more options than the dole whip stand that does in fact offer dole whip. I really enjoyed the Chile-Mango Whip! For $8.49, I was impressed with the fresh fruit and size of the portion. Easily split this between 2-3 people and be satisfied! Lastly, I love all the decor and the ambiance of the seating once you order. Definitely a must try location even in it is just once!“

“I've been coming to Almond Haus throughout the years and love this spot! I just started coming back more frequently for their Almond Milk tea It's the same consistent taste every time I've ordered it.I want to take the time to shoutout Duyen! Today was my first time having her be my cashier. Duyen made sure to take the time to show that she was genuinely excited to be serving these drinks to the customers So thankful to have run into her this time around. She made the experience so much better by just being interactive and engaging with customers even if it's just for a moment. I pulled my phone out while I was waiting for my drinks to write this review!! I already had a reason to come here because of their Almond milk tea but Duyen just sealed the deal just by being herself. Now off to drink both of my almond milk teas!! (it's good get it)“

“That was some really good gelato. I think I've been here once before Today I tried the pistachio, which was amazing. The prices are reasonable. But I gotta say for being such a delicious gelato with excellent reviews. The least you guys could do is get new toilets. It was disgusting in the bathroom horrible I was gonna take a picture of the toilet and post it on here but I didn't want to do that! They need to do some remodeling in that bathroom!“

“I went in with my girlfriend today and I didn’t catch her name but a very nice woman was there and was so patient and explained all the process and THE DONUTS WHERE SO GREAT!! We didn’t even make it to the car from the restaurant with them xD so fresh and good!!!“

“As a person who loves ice cream, I'd say the ice cream is bomb here! I love the different flavors they offer, and the ice cream overall is a nice, creamy texture. The cups and spoons are all anime themed too which adds character to the ice cream. This small ice cream shop is decorated well and service is great. I asked about recommended ice cream flavors and was very pleased with the friendly service. I sampled three flavors and I chose an earl grey with caramel scoop which is based off an anime called "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" These special flavors are only available until early December, according to the employee who helped us out. For the single scoops, you're only allowed to choose one flavor, so if you want two different flavored scoops, you'd have to get their double scoop or larger. The single scoop cup was $5, which isn't bad because the portion sizes are generous, and they don't skimp on the servings. They also have a rewards stamp card for every visit. I'd come back again to try other flavors they offer here. Lastly there is free parking in the small lot where it's located.“

“I've been to several locations at this point, and this one is solid just like the others. I do wish Somi Somi would bring back their fruit or mini macaron topping, but I digress. I got the taiyaki and my usual upside down ah-boong. I also went for one of my favorite flavors, the milk, topped with my usual Oreo and graham cracker topping. I got my usual filling as well, the custard. Overall, I was happy. Definitely would come back.“

“My children and I are visiting the area and we're brought to try this dessert spot and it hit the spot! The kids and I (who isn't a really big fan of dessert) enjoyed ourselves. We got the cookies n cream with a Nutella filled fish.“

“We ordered the upside down ahboong with milk and ube soft serve. It was ridiculously delicious with the custard filling and the taiyaki was crispy.The staff provided excellent service despite it being insanely busy for a Saturday evening. There was a line out the door the entire night!I love that they offer a half strawberry as a topping option since we didn’t get any additional crushed toppings.Highly recommend this spot and would come back!“

“Love this place as a great treat to take my grandkids : ))Delicious flavors to choose from and a very nice buffet selection of toppings. Always clean and well stocked. The owner is very nice and personable. Thank you for providing such a great mainstay for our community!“

“I asked the whole staff for there favorite flavor they gave it to me no hesitation this CHRIStmas eve 2023 @ 4 pm all 4 staff were very helpful and even gave me a cup at the end with my cone give these guys a raise good job yall gelato tastes great to MERRY “

“I recently required a replacement of my car's windshield and received repair facilities that spoke highly of Coast Auto Glass. I wasn't disappointed with their very professional repair service giving me a complete explanation of their service which proceeded with no problems. Their service was excellent and I highly recommend their customer support and flawless work. I“

“One thing you have to try here is the Kem Bo or Smashed Avocado with Durian Gelato & Nuts. This is seriously the most addicting dessert. My mom accidentally stumbled into this place with a friend and brought me back a Kem Bo. We're both hooked and we've been going back ever since. I normally don't crave desserts but this one is the exception. I've had vietnamese smashed avocado desserts at other places but this one is one of the best I've ever had. The quality of the durian gelato is fantastic and the nuts complement the dessert well. There is smashed avocado and little cubes of it and it's the perfect mix of both textures. My mom, dad, and aunt all loved it and I can't wait to show more people.“

“SO BOMBALICIOUS LIKE 9/11 they all taste so good sum r rlly sweet tho but my fav is sum peanut butter 1 that had chocolate and I was craving peanut butter so it was so bomb I loved it and u should go guys they're so delicious XOXO gossip girl“

“I am usually not an ice creamer eater but I LOVE their custard. It's creamy but not overly sweetened like other ice cream. I am addicted to their ice cream after all! I have tried many flavors, taro, coffee, lychee, pistachios and vanilla. They are all SO delicious and I can't wait to try other flavors. Their customer services are top notch, super friendly and welcoming. I will definitely come back for more.“

“I went with a group of people and we all tried the funnel cake with strawberry and churros. We loved the variety of dessert options they have. We also enjoyed the fact that the funnel cake and churros are freshly made. The strawberry topping was just a little too sweet for us. The churro was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with the perfect ratio of sugar and cinnamon. The customer service was very nice and generous when we asked for extra plates.“

“Found them on Facebook and finally came to try out their Dole ice-cream. The spot is cute tiki style. Dole pineapple and raspberry swirl was really good and they gave me a big size sample of mango which was also good. I believe the owner was here. He was super nice and friendly. I highly recommend the pineapple and raspberry swirl and this place.“

“Ordered the legendary Balboa Bar! It was busy but not overly crowded and there's plenty of community seating in the little shopping area. Service was quick and excellent. The bar was delicious and so fresh--it's also MASSIVE! They also don't skimp on the toppings so it can end up being pretty dense! Recommend sharing!“

“This was a chill spot. We went here late one night while on vacation in socal. It did feel more like someone's home/hangout spot than a boba shop. It was still chill. The drinks were okay. I should've ordered something different, but I didn't hate my drink. Service was nice, but slow. I think it took 20+ minutes to get our drinks (4 total) after ordering. We also waited 10 minutes to order. There were a lot of fish tanks every where as well. A few other "regulars" were here gaming in their laptops as well, so it wasn't awkward. I'm not sure I'll be back, but glad I got to try this place.“