50 Best Ice Cream Shops near La Jolla

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

“You can go just about anywhere and find a FroYo shop with a wide variety of flavors and toppings. What really makes Yogurt World UCSD special is the service and the atmosphere. Both times I have gone here with my daughters, we have been treated like important guests and made to feel welcome. The owner even gave little duck toys to each of my daughters, which made their day. He even took an interest in my story, which I truly appreciated.

We have a favorite FroYo place here in San Diego, and it is Yogurt World UCSD!“

“Best ice cream in town and it’s open late.“

“Wonderful place with excellent service, only wish they would get licorice ice cream . Yummy“

“This review is for Cold Stone Creamery on Prospect Street in La Jolla!

This gem of a store surpasses all other locations by a mile. The fact that it's family owned and operated by the most delightful trio - a wonderful man, his wife, and their lovely daughter - adds a personal touch that truly sets it apart.

One remarkable aspect is that they’re open later than any other Cold Stones within 20 mins drive. The exceptional customer service further elevates the experience; these folks not only answer the phone but consistently go the extra mile to ensure every visitor leaves with a smile.

Now, let's talk about the ice cream itself. Prepare to be amazed! Their technique of chopping and mixing toppings into the ice cream is an art form. Each luscious bite boasts an impeccable ratio that's almost too good to be true. My personal favorite, the Sweet Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, is an absolute masterpiece when made by one of their culinary ninjas

Cold Stone Creamery on Prospect has rightfully claimed the pinnacle of ice cream shops on my list!!“

“1st time visitor to this cookie shop. My daughter raved about these cookies.

Anyway my choice of Kris’ cookie ——Exceeds a cookie, it’s a 2 layer cake cookie! So moist & flavorful - Crumbl “hits it out of the park” on this recipe 😍“

“ME GUSTO EL SERVICIO QUE ME DIERON Y ENCONTRE LO QUE NECESITO MIS JUGOS VERDES 😍🙏😈😎“

“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.“

“Fantastic, velvety smooth creative flavors and made from scratch! They also switch out their flavors every 2 weeks or so! Fun concept, wonderful staff. Highly recommend. Putting San Diego on the food map :)“

“The perfect treat on a hot day. And now that we know the deliver , I’m getting gelato at work.“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“This is by far one of the best ice cream shops I’ve been to! The ice cream is phenomenal and is all made in house. The owner Dave was so kind and helpful! I will absolutely be back to this stop next time I’m in town! P.s. don’t sleep on the mushroom ice cream. It is BEYOND good!“

“Overall it was amazing in my opinion. Fast service, really nice and cool workers, the churros I got were warm and the ice cream was amazing

Kid-friendliness: There’s nothing bad about the food. The place is very clean and tidy and neat. Nothing too hot, etc.“

“Really great service and super good dessert! We've always loved everything we've tried here. If you come later in the evening, be prepared for a busy parking lot but that just comes with a lot of the places in the area. We try to go closer to opening during weekdays now and there's never any trouble with parking during those hours! I'd definitely recommend this place! Also, staff has always been amazing every time we've stopped here!“

“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.“

“The Salt and Straw at One Paseo in Del Mar was a stop we made on a “girls weekend” in San Diego. We’d like to thank Shahin who greeted us with warmth, enthusiasm and proudly served us samples until we made our final choices. He appeared sincere and listened intently to our own ice cream stories (what better place to share favorite flavors than an ice cream shop!) Shahin gets our award for BEST SERVICE EVER!“

“Get the guava cheesecake! It's a must try. Probably the best dessert I have ever had. The rest of my family had fruit-based paletas (strawberry, mango, watermelon) and raved about how fresh-tasting they were. Super friendly service too.“

“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.“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“I finally got to try this place! The flavor profiles here are very complex and so yummy! They taste exactly like their descriptions and have such rich flavors. My favorite was the double dough! I also tried the goose tracks (wasn’t my favorite with the chocolate flakes). They have lots of different scoop options so you can try all the yummy flavors. They have pints available in the freezers as well. Definitely will be back to try more flavors!“

“This place has the best ice cream in the area 100%. Home made. Fresh. The flavors are bursting in your mouth and each flavor has its own unique taste. Over 40 different flavors to choose from. The gentleman at the front window was very nice and courteous. He explained the flavors to us because there were so many to choose from. I was able to try 8-9 flavors before settling on 8 I really liked. I went with the 4 scoop sampler x 2 and got all 8 choices. Mainly stuck with chocolate because it’s my favorite. I highly recommend checking this place out. Also, prices were very good. Can’t beat it.“

“It’s nice to have soft serve in the hood!!“

“Delicious ice cream in the heart of Little Italy.

Heavy scoops and friendly staff make this the ideal spot to grab a treat after a nice meal.

There is a reason why the line is always out the door.

The hype is real and hasn't faded since they've opened.“

“Just left, and wanted to shout out the girl working tonight with red ish hair and braided pigtails, she was holding the place down for sure, line was out the door and it was close to closing time, and she still had the best energy, best customer service and was helping keep everything organized in my opinion she went above and beyond customer service and maintained a smile on her face. People like her deserve recognition cause sadly not everyone gives that kind of energy or kindness“

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

“Great spot for the perfect evening treat 🍦“

“Four paws up! Love me their Thanksgiving dinner.“

“Many ice cream flavors, all delish!“

“The best affogato I’ve ever had.
If you’re a fan of affogato or gelato this is the place for you.
No bullshit, good pricing, great seating, and good vibes.

I got the tiramisu affogato and I loved it.
Friends got coffee and they liked it too.“

“Delicious malts and delicious food! Homemade French fries and home made ranch dressing“

“The ice cream was too runny, which caused it to melt quickly. Regardless, it had a great flavor. The environment is fantastic, despite being located in the heart of Gaslamp, renowned for being one of the best night spots in San Diego.

Parking: Ghirardelli is on a very popular street, so it's typically closed to traffic. Parking can be tough to find in the Gasslamp area.

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Always loved acai and Sweet Things is located just below the Hilton Bayfront.

The quality and serving size of the acai is excellent. Tried the classic and PB Chocolate acai bowls for two breakfasts and both were a layered journey of discovery for the taste buds.

Coming from the world's most expensive country to live in, I couldn't help but compare the prices. Similar acai bowls here cost more than back in Singapore. Would have been better if the hotel's meal credits could be used here.“

“Very good! The selection is so amazing you can find all kind of pops here

I went a little basic and got the fruit yogurt, no regrets it was very good!

The service was great, they helped me with recommendation and were nice:)“

“We stopped in to get a thank you gift and found the perfect one thanks to a fantastic employee, Denice. Denice was as sweet as the chocolate, recommending a myriad of flavors. Their personable salesmanship and experience was greatly appreciated!“

“Been coming here for 25 years! Best frozen yogurt!!“

“They have great flavors and toppings.“

“Perfect for a hot day! We tried the sundae with Mexican chocolate ice cream, almonds and churros. It was so so so good! It’s a decent size, big enough to share. We also got a pint to go with the guava sorbet and tamarind sorbet. Both sorbet flavors were so refreshing. I’d like to visit again and try the lemon sorbet!“

“Ok, I am from NY and love pizza. I am not a NYC pizza snob though and welcome all iterations of 'za! I have to say that this pizza is probably the best I have ever had of its type. They are "Roman" slices, meaning focaccia crust. Variety of slice options are insane with creative combinations that are not only imaginative, but insanely delicious. Slices are cooked upon ordering for supreme freshness. I especially like the Lussuria - prosciutto, black pepper, mashed potato, mozzarella and olive oil. (I NEVER thought I would like mashed potato on a slice, but it's insanely good.) The help here is amazing as well. Caesar was working the oven and he gave great suggestions and explained the product well. Very inviting and definitely steered me in the right direction. Need gluten free? They got it! Will make a GF slice for you right on the spot. I challenge anyone to have just one slice. I had to go back for 2 more. Enjoy!“

“Awesome place!
They start out by letting you sample each of the gelatos.
And then traditionally you pick two to go in your chosen cup size.
The server was friendly and helpful and made great recommendations.
It was delicious gelato!“

“Nice place! Great service“

“Very good and authentic Mexican food owned and operated by a great family! Viva Cristo Rey!“

“Can’t stop eating these. Go to the gas station by my house for a Mint & Chocolate one at least three times a week 🙈 Would love to buy a box if possible! 🐷“

“We hired Criscito Pizza for our engagement party, which hosted around 65 guests, and it was a fantastic choice! The team provided a wonderful selection of pizzas, each one warm, fresh, and delicious. Our guests loved the variety, and there was something for every taste. They went above and beyond with the setup, providing all the necessary flatware, plates, and a beautiful table arrangement that made everything look organized and inviting. Their service was seamless and added so much to our celebration. Highly recommend them for any event!“

“Best sandwiches ever!! Service was excellent, staff is so friendly. Prices are great I never miss a chance to eat at we be ob. Great location!!! Do yourself a favor and try this place, it does not disappoint!!!“

“Yummay cookies 🥰🍪🥰 Looking foward to having this in the future 🥰“

“The best ice cream with super unique flavors. Highly recommend!“

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

“Customer service is dead, but this place still offers a pretty good product.

Lots of variety and offerings at this place. Slushies, teas, shakes, bowls and fro-yo. Pretty basic spread on offer.

This places stayed fairly busy while I was here. Loss of foot traffic.

The parking in this neighborhood is horrible. Trendy strip of restaurants, bars and eateries. I don’t know where all the people come from, but it’s pretty active and everyone seems to have a good time.“

“I was sick of the ~fancy~ desert places in san diego that charge $12+ for bland, unsatisfying desserts. This place did not disappoint. The ice cream was delicious and the option to warm the cookies is top tier. Its a great idea and wonderfully priced.“