28 Best Ice Cream Shops in Irvine

“Very good ice cream. Lots of flavors to choose from“

“Freshly made creamy ice cream every day!“

“Phenomenal ice cream with a delicious honey on top. This place doesn't have nearly the attention it should. The price is a little high for the quantity of ice cream, but the quality and flavor more than make up for it. One of my favorite dessert places in a town full great desserts.“

“Excellent dessert spot. I like the takoyaki separate because it comes out hot and delicious. I do succumb and my go-to single order is the upside down takoyaki with the soft serve (it's delicious but the takoyaki fish cools down quickly with the soft serve). The desserts and service are always excellent, and they get your food ready quickly. Excellent location given all the restaurants around it“

“The best ice cream in Los Angeles!!!“

“Visited Remicone ice cream shop, cute place! I tried the berry special, which was very fresh, not syrupy. The milk ice cream base was smooth and clean while the strawberry glaze added just the right amount of sweetness. The crumble and meringue were perfect toppings. Customer service was great. Definitely will visit again!“

“I love this place! They have fresh fruit to add to your yogurt! And I love that I can build my own small cup of goodness!!!“

“You guys were absolutely awesome today and I appreciate the safety protocol up in the restaurant due to Covid and the mask policy! I will definitely come back again! Fabulous food and service! ❤“

“Very Good Donuts!! Fresh Made“

“So yummy and the workers are so nice!“

“Best ice cream sandwich ever. The cookies are so good, and so many options. Highly recommended when you just want to treat yourself and others.“

“Great service, very clean and organized“

“I tried their Salted Caramel and Taro flavors with lychees, kiwis, bananas, mango fruits. It was delicious. The combination of the fruits with the caramel and the taro frozen yogurts was to die for. I hope those flavors are around next weekend. I’m going again 🍦😳🍦“

“Banana splits sundae were the bomb. We really enjoyed them. The staff was super nice. She was all alone but to didn't get overwhelmed with the crowd. She just kept working. In spectrum center a very nice place. Has a giant ferris wheel. Very cool.“

“Very reasonable price and delicious“

“I ordered two cream pans and let me say it doesn't disappoint. So if you love creamy custard filling folded into buttery bread that is made with TLC, then Hamada-Ya Bakery is the place to go. Now let's say you eat one and save the other for the next day, I suggest refrigerating it. Then when you want to eat it take it out of the fridge and let it sit until it's room temperature. Your taste buds are going to be very happy you did. ?“

“I went there for the first time and I ordered a medium size chocolate ice cream, I thought it would be way smaller but it was a lot bigger than I imagined. The ice cream itself was so good and my friend got one of the shakes and she said it was one of the best things she ever tasted. So if you’re looking for a sugary delight, make sure to come to Cold Stone Creamery for the best ice cream you have ever tasted!“

“Amazing service & great location! Cold Stone ice cream is always incredible, but it tastes even better when the crew dishing it out is friendly. Managers, please give a shoutout to the lady working around 9pm on 4/1/25. She encouraged me to try a new flavor that I loved and I decided to add it to my usual order! 10/10 customer service 😊“

“Tried their Strawberry Matcha with oat milk and was pleasantly surprised. I usually don’t go for matcha drinks, yet this one was incredibly smooth with a nice depth of flavor—not harsh, not chalky. Give it a quick stir and it blends perfectly. I’d happily order it again on my next visit.“

“We ordered the mochi: strawberry, vanilla, ube, mango, yuzu coconut, and green tea. The yuzu was exceptional; it tasted like Korean citron tea, and the coconut made it creamy, while still keeping a tang from the yuzu.
The injeolmi (soybean powder) bingsu was also good, and they gave us a lot of mochi!
The raspberry gelato had seeds in it, and the taste was a bit sharp, but the mango was creamy and tasted like fresh mango!“

“Le Cafe Du Parc is a charming little café tucked into a residential/park area near the Irvine Spectrum. We tried the Strawberry Banana Sushi Crepes, which were fun, light, and decadent with the chocolate sauce. The Chicken Pesto Flatbread was warm and savory with a nice balance of pesto and toppings. We finished with an Affogato, which was simple but delicious, with rich espresso poured over creamy ice cream.

Ambiance:
It’s a small, cozy café that feels like a hidden neighborhood spot. It's right next to a little dog park and another walking park open grass area which is relaxing to work at.

Customer Service:
Service was friendly and welcoming, and everything came out quickly.

Overall:
A great little hidden gem if you're in the Irvine area and looking for crepes, coffee, or a relaxed café stop. Definitely worth checking out.“

“Quail Hill location is one of the best! Friendly staff, store always clean, mobile orders made right and ready when you arrive. My favorite lunch spot for something quick, fruity, healthy and delicious!“

“Great Gelato 🍧, and pastries 🥮!“

“I'm from HB and there's nothing like it......“

“So I went in to Nekter in hopes of getting the delicious Graviola Bowl. I was told they were discontinued. NOOOO!!! They said they still had the ingredients to make me one though. I was SOOOOO happy!!! LOVE THIS PLACE!!! BRING BACK THE GRAVIOLA BOWL NEKTER!!!“

“ProClean and nice appearanceProfessional customer serviceAble to order online ahead before pickupFast service to receive the orderConAçaí and some other popular items run outOverall, lovely place to gather and chat with Outdoor seating availability. Pricing reasonable.“

“Delicious treats from baked goods to gelato with a smile. Really enjoyed the variety of treats and the staff is very positive and friendly. Will look for after dinner treats here so family gets to choose what they want and can walk off looking at stores around“

“I'm glad Shake Shack has opened another location in Irvine because you couldn't pay me to go to the Spectrum nowadays. That being said, the parking lot on this side of the Marketplace is kind of hellish since it shares it with 24-Hour Fitness (amongst other businesses).

Upon walking in, ordering kiosks are immediately to your left. Fairly straightforward. I sat at one of the few tables and saw that it was busy with several families and lots of teens on the outside patio. My to-go order was called in about 10 mins and I was on my way!

Shake Shack really gives In-N-Out a run for their money (ducks and hides) and their milkshakes are the best!!“