46 Best Ice Cream Shops near Indian Wells

“It has been a minute since I've been to the Renaissance Esmeralda here in Indian Wells. I'm not a big fan of the colossal golf/spa/resort complex of which this is a good example, but Goldenvoice puts people here for Coachella and Stage Coach so I've stayed here a couple times. This lobby espresso bar is new from last time, a welcome addition because I also got a room service breakfast from here (50) and it was capital P pathetic, so just send someone down here and get a coffee and whatever from this place and save yourself 40 dollars.Also this is one of those locations where leaving to go to Starbucks is a major production so having something serviceable in the lobby is great.“

“We came here and there was already a line waiting out the door. When we got to the front, there were a bunch of samples to choose from. Everything looked really good. I sampled the Panna Cotta and it was light, smooth, creamy, and sweet but not too sweet. I was very surprised actually at how much I liked it. I already had my two flavors in my mind, but I would definitely come back to try a scoop of that and an affogato.

I got a scoop of Espresso and Tiramisu in a cup with a waffle cone on top. Both flavors were absolutely delicious. I loved the texture of the gelato, it was so creamy. Prices were a little steep, but the quality is undeniable. I'd definitely come back to try more of their flavors.

Service was good, it was busy with just two of them there serving a bunch of families in line. But they were very helpful and pleasant. I can't wait to swing by again when I'm back in the area.“

“Great Place a PD Must 5 ⭐️xxx“

“Best Homemade Ice Cream ever!

I had the chance to experience Handels in San Diego. This was my first taste of Handels. Their homemade flavors were interesting and different while still being delicious.

I thought today, being a relatively hot day, would be a good time to try the Handels here in Palm Desert. I ordered the Banana Split. This can feed a family of four, or one really hungry person (that was me). I ordered it traditional, with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla ice-creams. The bananas are sliced, which makes it easier to eat. Loved all the toppings (hot fudge, chopped cherries, crushed pineapple, strawberries and the chopped peanuts. And of course, the whipped cream and cherries on top! You can taste the ice-cream is homemade. Not only is it very flavorful, but also rich and creamy.

I liked that this location provides water misters on their patio, since it's only a walk up place. Very clean and a good amount of seating.

The staff are super friendly and the service was fast.

Definitely making this a regular thing!“

“I love this Lappert's! They have incredible flavors and the most helpful staff! I love to come here with friends and family for a nice sweet treat! Its local, friendly, and definitely delicious!
My favorite flavor is all of them because they are all so creative and are so unique! I would 100% recommend going here!“

“OMG, if any of you like banana cream pie, you gotta try their Southern banana putting handcrafted frozen custard it is so delicious and they’re so sweet and kind here at Ontario Mills mall right in front of AMC movie theater🥰🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Awesome ice cream very light ice cream with the air taken out of it“

“UPDATE- you must come hereeeee! Please support small businesses/family owned shops like this one!! Such homey vibes in here from owners and such a cool vibe wall art with Dragon Ball, etc etc funny inspiring memes super cute and fun to look at. Portions huge for croissant well worth the price, made with love.

Still best in the valley wish I lived closer. Love the owners, the atmosphere BEST DONUT shop in the valley. Always fresh, always yummy. Croissant sandwiches aren’t greasy and super fresh, Thai tea is real Thai tea (if you know what I mean) like at a good Thai restaurant. Wall art created by the fam that runs it, is super entertaining and well created, anime art my fav 👾“

“Has great ice cream—rich, creamy, and exactly what you expect from Handel’s. Portions are generous and the customer service is decent. The only downside is that this location doesn’t offer samples, even though other Handel’s locations do, which makes choosing flavors harder. Still a solid spot and worth stopping by“

“The best cookies in the entire world! ?

Vegetarian options: Not sure about the vegetarian options ?‍♀️

Parking: Plenty of space for parking

Kid-friendliness: The employees are nice

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get into the store“

“I was looking for things to try around town and found this place that boasts Date Shakes stating a must try while in town. I got one and it was good, not as thick as I was hoping but good flavor. However, on the sign I see they offer Mangonadas, one of my favorite drinks but also a Pinada; a Pineapple version with Dole whip. Now that is a must try. It's my new favorite drink. It's a great mix of sweet, sour and a bit of heat. Yummy. I also like the sprayers outside thir door to cool you off. A nice touch.“

“Fun place, the employee was great, as we went right before closing time. He didn’t rush us at all and was very nice! The yogurt was great and they had a lot of toppings.“

“This place has a lot of ice cream flavors and even some dairy free sorbet flavors. They serve beer and snacks both hot and cold. You can get waffle cone, you can get chocolate covered bananas here as well as some other novelty treats. The ice cream flavors were the classic ones and tasted fresh and delicious. There’s room for seating inside.“

“I grew up on E pels, they would come to my middle and high schools, the firework shows, swap meets, you name it! E pel was and is a huge part of my childhood. I left the desert 10 years ago and find myself still regularly thinking about these today. I’ve never found anything that comes close to my beloved drinks, and they will be the first thing I search out when I come back for a visit. Give them a try, you don’t forget it, in my opinion they are a desert staple not to be missed.“

“My first time at crumbl and it was very pleasant experience thanks to Adrian in palm desert my kids have been really excited to try it and as soon as we walked in he greeted us with a smile he was very helpful and had excellent customer service definitely will be coming back cookies were really good 😊 👍“

“Delicious! Great environment and friendly staff. Not too expensive either. Clean and lots of options. Very good!“

“I just tried this place last week as I am staying in Palm Springs for a month. I loved the sandwiches! I might go back today to explore more of their food, and buying some of their awesome Vegan shirts and merch!“

“Darla has the absolute best customer service EVER. She is excellent at helping her customers find the perfectly suited ice cream flavor for every individual and makes the entire experience so fun! I highly recommend this store because of her specifically.“

“The ice cream here is simply outstanding. They offer an impressive variety of flavors, from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique creations like tiramisu paletas and cookie sandwiches. Each scoop was creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor. I particular loved the churro sundae, which was the perfect sweet.“

“Went with a large group during the Hotair Balloon Festival. The icecream, and shakes were delicious and the staff was friendly even thoughthey were busy. 10/10 recommend! their shakes are as amazing as they look.“

“So excited that this has arrived to PD! Went the other night as I was about to pick up my pizza next door. I ordered ice creams, strawberries & cream, and tostilocos! It was ALL delicious 🤤 I don’t have to drive to Indio any longer!“

“Best chocolate ice cream I have ever had!!“

“Bomb!!! Good family owned spot. They've got Menudo, Pazole, and more. Everything we had was bomb. I had the Menudo and asada nachos, also they've got all the homemade Paletes, Nieves/Icecreams, strawberries and cream. Highly Recommend. Friendy staff make you feel like family. If your in the area hit this spot up.“

“Las Nieves y los raspados también la variedad de snacks“

“Very good ! Many choices and helpful staff 😊“

“Very good ! Many choices and helpful staff 😊“

“I went here for my birthday and it was amazing! I got to pick anything I wanted to put in my ice cream and it was free because I was a member. There ingredients are excellent and they have many options to choose from. I will definitely come back often. I brought my grandmother here and she thought there ice cream was excellent and it is her favorite now.“

“Absolutley Yeahhhhh. Great breakfast. Friendly people“

“Awesome place to get your fruit with Tajín and chamoy. The service there is exceptional and they are incredibly friendly and well priced. I bought our clinic team each medium frutas and they loved them. They make them with tons of fruit and you can ask to not get a certain fruit. For me, no jicama ever, that’s the devils fruit lol.“

“Very good, they only need a variety of Dulce de tamarind for the mangoneadas like Chaka Chaka pulparindo chamoy but I was impressed with the coconut one. Very good!!….second time today, very delicious. The owners are very good people, thank you“

“They are the #1 for me . I had a problem with my order to come to me cross country it was all apart the topping right off the Toffee. I sent an email and finally after a month Claudia replied called me on phone plus email . I spoke with Claudia and she made things right by me and was very apologetic. She sent me my whole order and a gift of their chocolate almond toffee popcorn . With that said I want to say the toffee was amazing everything was put together with nothing coming off . I want to say thank you so much . I’m one happy customer ❤️ They back up their product which is a plus . Once again Thankyou so much Claudia .“

“Yum, yum, yum. Very nice place with great flavors. I can really recommend mango, chocolate and salted caramel pretzel. Large menu with toppings and good stuff.Place is extremely clean and neat. No background music (but tv was on in the kids corner) so it feels a bit "empty".But over all a great place and we are definitely coming back.“

“todo lo que venden es riquísimo preparado por mi camarada Don Juan 🖤🤘“

“Used to go there alot as a kid, recently went again ,Just wish the place was more updated kinda outdated now, the orange sign is hard to read and my Spanish isn't 100 wish there were more English labelsPostives>Ice cream was delicious ,service was great“

“Stopped at Shields today. We had breakfast, followed by a walk around the gardens. So many trees had fruit on them, just going to waste. Signs all over saying "don't pick the fruit." Instead of letting the fruit rot on the trees, why not pick the fruit to sell or even donate to a food pantry? I was saddened seeing all the fruit going to waste.“

“Great ice cream place me and my family really like it thanks“

“I love their rsspados. Yummy.😋😋😋😋“

“I'm a fan of the cappuccino blast always the best choice when I'm in the desert or when it's just so fricken hott .......“

“Super !! The best place ! 100 % recomended“

“This place has the best water I have ever tasted! There filtration system is amazing and makes a difference I never thought a filtration system could…
The staff treats you like family with a big smile and genuine loving energy. The ice cream is out of this world!
If you haven’t tried this place it’s a must!!!“

“A Friendly Place With Good Customer Service and everything made fresh 💯👌😋“

“If you're looking for cheap, average ice cream, feel free to buy ice cream from your local super market, but if you want expensive, average ice cream that you can customize into a potentially amazing ice cream, Cold Stones is the spot for you! And if your creation tastes terrible, you only have yourself to blame.My girlfriend and I got the mint ice cream with chocolate chips and it was solid, especially since it was so hot that day. We took our ice cream to-go since there wasn't much space inside and packed with customers, but you can also call their phone number to skip the line.“

“Love this place and would eat daily if ice cream had the calories of salad. But sadly it is not. Took the family out tonight and was as great as always. My wife had cheesecake with graham crackers, I had the blueberry muffin (oh my god) in a waffle dish, while my daughter had a waffle cone with Oreo cream. Love having this place in our neighborhood.“

“food is always fresh and employees are very nice. this has been my go-to in the area.“

“Food was ok nothing out of this world. I wasn’t impressed with the food we ordered. You can definitely get a better burger at other local restaurants for half the price and better taste. We spent almost $60 for two fast food meals. Plus they asked for a tip even though we used the self service kiosk.“