50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Fountain Valley

“Very good frozen yogurt. nice and clean inside. BUT..... Horrible Staff. young girl is sweet but the 3 old ladies were extremely Rude, Crabby, and Mean“

“Their ice cream is delicious the reason why I only put four stars instead of 5 is because if you want a pint of a specific kind and they don't have it they will offer to scoop out a pint for you. But they don't pack it down so realistically you're only getting 1/3 of a pint but paying for a full. 😑“

“Awesome service, went there to get one of their amazingly delicious ice cream cakes as my son’s birthday was coming. The staff was really nice, they answered all my queries. Best ice cream in town. I’ll be back soon.“

“This is a good place to get an acaí bowl, this location has plenty of flavors you can get as a base. Not only do they have acaí, they also have mango, and coconut.
If you like Mexican flavors they also make a mangonada, for that sweet and spicy combo.
They also have some good toppings to choose from. Would highly recommend this spot if you are in the area.“

“Great customer service. Apologized several times for the wait. Helped me order a birthday cake to pickup in a couple of days. Very pleasant experience.“

“Team members are chill and the tea slaps. What more can you ask for?“

“Really great ice cream and so many choices also there’s a menu kist in case you can’t decide 😉“

“Just stopped for our second time because this place is the bomb for Gelato !!! Visiting from out of town and love gelato so we tried it out. Not disappointed at all !!! They also just opened location on Balboa Island…..so don’t waste your time on the overhyped Balboa Bars or frozen bananas, because this Gelato blows them out of the water. Met the owner and he’s very passionate about his product !!!“

“Always something different to try! They have seasonal flavors that change regularly, and there’s always a vegan option included. They also have their staple vegan ice cream flavors, so there are always several great choices. Love having a place that consistently offers vegan options! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-30“

“Todo muy rico👌 y excelente servicio las muchachas que atienden muy amables ❤️“

“We love the ice cream here! The workers are incredibly sweet and keep the line moving fast, no matter how busy it gets. That said, the lack of restrooms is a huge drawback. Their website does say to 'plan ahead,' but as any parent of young kids knows, that's easier said than done! We've actually had two bathroom accidents at RC now, which really makes us second-guess visiting. Since it's such a popular seasonal spot, I wouldn't think it'd be too hard to at least provide a porta-potty. It would make a world of difference for families in a pinch.“

“Probably one of the most delicious ice creams ever. They have about 40-50 flavors and very unique variates. The ice cream was creamy and just the right consistency and sweetness. I can’t wait to go back to try the other flavors.“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“I highly recommend Joe's Italian Ice WOW taste sooo good and refreshing! We ordered the " Joe-Latti" Strawberry yummy and the line was around the corner long but only took 15 minutes AMAZING FAST!🎉“

“Love this place!!! So unique and one of a kind! The gelato is so fresh and they make creative designs for kids!“

“Sweet snow had amazing food and friendly staff. The bingsu was very reasonably priced and the fruit was very fresh! We got the watermelon and cinnamon toast bingsu, and both were amazing! We also got free treats like Oreos and a Nutella taiyaki!“

“Thank you to The super ice cream scooper,
Ginger at Handel’s ice cream Huntington Beach! She made my experience there so cheerful with her beautiful smile and professionalism! I think she really wanted to make sure that we loved our ice cream choices! I will come back and hopefully have Ginger scooping my ice cream again!“

“The best drink shop I’ve tried in Los Angeles! Since I was traveling with my family, we got to try a variety of drinks, and every single one was excellent. The drinks are high quality, and you can customize the sweetness to your liking. The most impressive ones were the Tajin Soursop Yogurt and the Purple Rice Yogurt—both were absolutely delicious!“

“I am SO glad we booked this company for my son’s bday party. They were on time, super friendly and the selection was great. This was a hit and even the parents were excited about it.“

“Ricas nieve y ricas galletas“

“Had the greatest experience walking in the ice cream place one of the servers named tavo knows all his ice cream flavors and had the opportunity to almost try them all I was amazed how good and delicious they all taste definitely going back every time I can 😊 delicious natural ice cream 👌🏼“

“What a fun surprise to discover this delicious treat in Huntington Beach! My kids used to take me to the Apopka, Florida location and I knew everything was the best.

And this location lived up top those expectations. There was a woman and her kids in front of me, and the scooper was so kind to them, and had a lovely conversation with the mom. He didn't need to, but he genuinely seemed interested and treated them as the most important customers, which I loved watching.

Of course the ice cream was delicious, but hard to choose what to choose. I went with three scoops so I didn't have to!

Nothing but great things to say about this location - wish they had one closer to me, but I will search them out on my travels.“

“The ice cream was amazing. Got a medium waffle cone and an ice cream sundae. Our first time here and will definitely be visiting again. The staff were nice with a smile on their face. Even helped us in trying two flavors but never got irritated with our questions. We got rocky road and cookies and cream.“

“I’m surprised this place doesn’t have thousands of reviews! This is my favorite spot in Disneyland!! The dole whip is incomparable!!! The service is pretty fast and good! I would highly recommend ordering ahead on the app!“

“Fairlawn store is great! Ice cream is amazing! Staff is very helpful& takes care of customers quickly ! Highly recommend !“

“Place is awesome, great dairy free options too for vegan eaters. Shop’s theming is hilarious and took me right back to high school. Staff is friendly and they have a stamp card program! Give them your money!“

“Love this iconic spot! A must when visiting Balboa Island!“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“I had a great experience here. I always love getting ice cream at different places, but Handel’s is by far my favorite. The ice cream was amazing but the service was even better. Peyton helped me and she was very kind and we had a great conversation. I would definitely come back here and I highly recommend.“

“Was so happy to find Golden Spoon. I did not think they were around anymore. Was told coffee flavor no longer available so I had the chocolate and vanilla swirl. It was delicious and just how I remember from several years ago. Hope they stay this time and hope they get the coffee flavor back.“

“Ordering online Salt & Straw in Newport Beach is amazing! The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons is the ultimate sweet and savory treat. The rich, salty cream base paired with thick, gooey caramel ribbons in a warm waffle cone is pure perfection. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“Freshest juice in Orange County!! Im so glad my friends took me here because the juice was some of the best I’ve had in a long time! We got the classic mint lemonade and the staff was so kind offering us samples of smoothies of the day. The cafe is very colorful and bright with murals and comfortable wide seating. Would definitely recommend and come back again! Thank you to the staff for the generosity!“

“Delicious, perfect for family bonding..“

“Great ice cream. An amazing selection of flavors. Loved by grandparents (like my wife and me) as well as our grandsons. Based on the lines when we go, it’s enjoyed by everyone in between. ‘Like’ their Facebook page and you will find out when they have their Customer Appreciation times which are such a deal.“

“The Crepes here are so tasty! 😋 we had ordered 2 plates and went off finishing both! But also the one with the hotcheetos was spot on! I recommend coming by here! 😁 the server here was sweet and willing to give you great service and such delicious offers!! 🤩“

“Love the coconut coffee and the mini sandwiches!“

“The strawberry smoothie is made with fresh strawberries and is delicious. The owner made ours with a modification without batting an eye, and when our four year old began sobbing after spilling hers, he came outside to see what was going on. As soon as he saw what happened, he took her smoothie and filled it up and put new angel wings on it for her. It was so sweet. He takes a lot of pride in his restaurant and it shows. Bravo.“

“We all scream for ice cream 🍨 but we all scream Stella!!! An ice cream place called Stella Jean’s bring refreshing flavors like mango sticky rice. Home made ice cream full of flavor and the highest quality ingredients!“

“Amazing crepes! I will definitely go back!“

“Best cotton candy characters!!! If you have a kiddo or love cotton candy, you have to visit this place at least once. It never disappoints. The staff is friendly, quality is superb, temperature controlled environment. It can get busy when it opens so get there early or be prepared to wait 30-60 minutes. Pro Tip: Go later in the afternoon 4ish and there is usually little to no wait times.“

“We all scream for ice cream!! What's not to love about Ghirardelli ice cream at Disney's California Adventure? Well, except for the price. But whenever I have a sweet tooth or need a cold treat, I can rely on this establishment's classic and unique offerings. They are known for the many sundaes, shakes, hot cocoa, chocolate treats, gifts, coffee, and more!

My recent visits have been for the seasonal sundaes, like the Magical Hot Fudge Sundae with Mickey ear waffle cookies dipped in chocolate. I've also enjoyed the coffee drinks and shakes.

The staff have been kind and make your orders with care and promptness. There are plenty of tables and seating around San Fransokyo Square. If you are a Magic Key holder, enjoy using your discount here.

I miss the days when they used to give free chocolate samples when you entered. However, I'm looking forward to another treat here in the future.“

“They have a huge menu up to like 60 items! They have all kinds of ice creams, natural juices, and so much more! Great place for a snack and dessert. and I love how it reminds me of Mexico! You won't regret coming! I highly recommend this location!“

“Delicious variety of cookies and so many milks to choose from. pure heaven“

“I had the black cherry shake one of the best shakes I ever had will definitely recommend it to anyone my girlfriend had the strawberry shake and it didn’t disappoint us they were both good. The donuts are delicious made to order hot and fresh 🤤. I love the peanut butter and their cinnamon one. Can’t wait to go back and try other items.“

“Shaved ice and Dole Whip!!!!“

“I’ve been wanting a PB Cup blizzard for a while. It was well worth the wait.“

“Such a great piece full place to go to weather just to walk around yourself, walking your dog, hiking, sports or just laying down having a picnic with someone special you'll completely enjoy it as if you was the only one there but there are many people enjoying their time just the same.“

“First time being here...since we were staying close by & visiting disneyland with my family. We stopped by late during the week before they closed and the young man that was working there did an excellent job in making our desserts and was very cool with helping all 6 of us before he closed. Great service and tasty desserts. Thx alot. I recommend this place. Especially, if your staying close to disneyland with your family.“

“Great ice cream. With lots of great flavors.“