50 Best Ice Cream Shops near La Mesa

“Came here for the first time and split a sundae with my wife. The flavor and portions were on point, my only bummer was that there weren’t enough toppings. I feel like a good sundae should have either chocolate sauce, nuts, or something else with each bite. There were sadly more than a couple masked bites with just the frozen yogurt (which admittedly was very tasty).

The server was very friendly and served people quickly, so all told it was a positive experience.“

“If you haven't been to Yogurt Express yet, I feel sorry for you. You're missing out big time. Coolest, cleanest, funnest yogurt shop in the area for sure! Only problem is, you can't just eat one : ) Harp“

“Great quality. Prices are good.“

“Their icecream is smooth and is good quality. It has gotten more expensive and is a bit ridiculous now. I also think they should keep fan-favorites like Beach Day for longer than a month when they know people love it. Replace flavors that don't ever get bought. The employees here are very kind and they work fast. They changed the Lemon Custard recipie which is really disappointing. Beach Day and Icing on the Cake remain superior, Cookie Monster not so much. Cotton Candy barely has a taste. Tables usually not the cleanest.“

“I have been going to this cold stone location for years and have always gotten great service. The employees are always so friendly and really work hard! This is a great location. They typically can get very busy and manage to get us in and out in a very timely manner. The ice cream is delicious.“

“From the manager to the staff....this is why we will be back. oh and the yogurt is delicious too“

“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 :)“

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

“This place is the cats meow. Don’t sleep on this convoy gem.“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“This is one of the ice cream shops where you want to try every single flavor and go back to back days to do so. Rec in the area for simple but well done Asian flavor ice creams. Also a place where you forget to take a photo before you dig in because you're so excited“

“Their homemade ice cream“

“I enjoy this place so much! The food tastes absolutely delicious and the atmosphere makes me feel at home! 100% recommend coming here! The workers are so polite and welcoming. Along with that, the inside is so warm contrasting the outside cold!“

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

“Delicious ice cream and cones, great rewards, but the staff at this location has consistently terrible attitudes towards customers. Would come here way more often if they could find a scooper who could at least pretend to be happy to be there.

2/12/26 Update: Moved to 5 stars because there are now nice staff.“

“This your local Ma & Pop shop. Personal Fav: Acai/Blue Spirulina Bowl (Acai Roots Brand 💜) They have quite a few bases to choose from so that's nice.

Every bowl, no matter who is working, is made with love. Employees are super sweet, very engaging and always greet you with a smile when you walk in.

Froyo/Sorbet/Gelato favors, yes they have multiple options, are super good and changing often. However, Pineapple Dole is always on tap which is another personal fav of mine, so that's rad.

If you want an OG froyo/acai bowl... This is your spot.“

“We found Cabetos a few years ago at a farmers market. Ever since then if we ever see them somewhere- it’s a must have treat. We recently had a grand opening event for our new business and had them cater. They were awesome to work with. Weston, who was at our event was so fun and EVERYONE loved the ice cream. I highly recommend to find them at a farmers market near you or book them for your next event. I now need to go to their new store! So fun!“

“We strolled over after Fish Guts and enjoyed a cooling treat after a hot day. The mango shaved ice, avocado pistachio ice and coffee almond fudge all had great flavors. We got cookies to take home also (so good). I will definitely try the shaved ice next time around.“

“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 flavor of the ice cream is worth the $$$ that we paid for it My favorite flavors are great golden pistachio and butter pecan“

“First time here and it was so good. I got the twister with the flavors Oreo and berry cheesecake (yes it’s a weird combination) and it was so flavorful the cheesecake bits were yummy! I also got the Junior for the size of the twister and the Junior size is already very filling and it’s the smallest size! The staff here were also nice to us. They also sell burgers and popcorn chicken here. Definitely would come back to try the burgers and popcorn chicken here. I also like how there are two screens to order.“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

“Love it there, the lady and son and workers are really nice 👍“

“Great food and ice cream. Very good service given by a sweet lady.“

“The ice cream is to die for here & they craft each one so perfectly. They’re always so sweet and kind. My partner & I come here all the time to enjoy our favorites! Tonight, we saw a really difficult customer come in and gave the employees a really hard time. They handled it so well and they are some amazing people!“

“bomb.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“The ice cream is great. Can't remember the name of the dish but the one with the brownie at the bottom of the cup was amazing and the berry immune smoothie was nice and refreshing. Jenn was an amazing server, she made sure I knew what the order included and was supper welcoming.“

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

“The place is very clean. Variety of flavors and toppings and the staff is very friendly. Price is about $0.49 per Oz. Filled up with kiwi strawberry, watermelon, and cookie n cream. Comparable with NuYo, but pricier.“

“best local burger spot. Fresh, delicious and great prices. 👍 Support local businesses.“

“They have great flavors and toppings.“

“I normally order the Panda Cloud Foam. Today I ordered the White Rabbit and Meis Keso Both good“

“Fantastic ice cream and fantastic service! This was my first time visiting this shop after passing by several times and observing lines out the door. My ice cream did NOT disappoint! I chose Blueberry Cobbler, which was excellent, and I can’t wait to try some other incredible flavors. The staff were friendly and efficient. 10/10 recommend!“

“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!“

“YOGURT BARN! YOGURT BARN!! That is what us and all our friends chant as we pack into the Chevy and drive down the street to our favorite dessert in Lakeside. The delicious rotating flavors always keep you on your toes. The staff is super friendly. Good prices. Smiling faces for all!“

“Hit the spot! Sad to see so many homeless people walk in and steal chocolate only to walk out very nonchalantly. Apparently, this is San Diego now. People can just steal whatever and not get in trouble. Definitely puts a damper on a fun date night.“

“Love it and delicious... I will be back definitly... Very cheap prices...“

“Delicious! A must visit. We bring out of town visitors here all the time and they love it as well. They have various flavors of paletas, both with and without dairy. You can order them as-is or with toppings. They have some varieties of toppings to pick from or you can order a paleta with pre-picked toppings from their menu. They also have ice cream and you can order an ice cream sandwich with conchas (sweet bread). No sitting space but we usually take it to go.“

“Best ice cream in the country!“

“SO GOOD 10/10 I ordered a custom order which is a cup of elote with everything, two small bags of hot Cheetos added, and personally I like the nachos cheese as well. THEY DIDN’T DISAPPOINT!!! It came out just the way I wanted it the only thing I would change is to ask to have the hot Cheetos crushed up. I’ll be coming here regularly for sure!“

“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! 🐷“

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

“Best Ice cream in San Diego“

“D lux la nieve“

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious“

“Great choices. we didn't have time to see them all“

“Crumbl Cookie Shop never disappoints. I really appreciated how fast our order was assembled — efficient, organized, and seamless from start to finish.

One of the best parts is that you can actually see them baking and preparing everything. The open concept adds a level of transparency and freshness that makes the experience even better.

The cookies were warm, soft, and packed with flavor. Great service, great quality, and consistently a solid choice when you’re craving something sweet. We’ll definitely be back.“

“This place is A+!!! You can buy posicles for 50 cents each or a dozen for only six bucks and you can pick any flavors you want and make your own custom box! I don't know why it's not as popular but it's my favorite store now. Definitely check it out if you can, you won't be disappointed“

“Delicious! Recommend 10/10 🤤🤤“