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.“

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

“We came in an hour before closing on July 4th (🙈 eek late night holiday ice cream cravings!) and the staff were already working on cleaning up and closing down, but were still so patient, friendly, and just delightful. Fortunately we weren't the only late night visitors, as several more families showed up after us, but you often get cranky employees when that happens. Especially on holidays. Instead they were nothing but gracious and just absolute joys to have been served by. Thanks so much boys!“

“Analiese P. was very welcoming! My husband and I both had a craving for our own ice cream creation. She was very patient with us as we chose what flavors and items we wanted to add. Such a positive attitude overall, Thank you Analiese if you are reading this!“

“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.“

“Their homemade ice cream“

“Came around 5pm on a Monday and there was just one other person in line. I was looking forward to trying the Pandan and the matcha but both were not for me. I ended up getting a split scoop of the Jasmine (more on the floral side) and Thai tea which were both good. They have a rotating menu and I liked the variety/unique flavors they offered. Smaller space with a few seats, friendly service and generous portions“

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

“Bomb. Absolute fire bomb. Papa Kanafa serves the best and most unique desserts in San Diego County! Lotus (biscoff) anything is excellent and the Emperor Mango shake is my favorite. Thursdays are buy one shake-get one shake free days. Come experience it.“

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

“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!“

“Excellent vegan soft serve ice cream.“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

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

“It was so so good! Let me sample ice creams, and the sample spoons were NOT plastic which I greatly appreciated the idea of reuse. The flavors were fun. I LOVEEED how they put the scoops on a cup, it was one that was wide so I can eat from all three flavors instead of going through each flavor like regular ice cream shops do. Much enjoyed! Service was kind and fast“

“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.“

“So many delicious cookies!! Soft serve ice cream as well. 100% vegan but you don’t need to be vegan to enjoy. Unique flavors and many rotating seasonal options“

“Fun sweet treats in the area, by the ballpark. Best mom and kids team running the place. Great flavors, lots of toppings to choose from, love to accommodate your taste palates and adventures, LOL. Don't forget to try if you are in the area.

We tried the banana split and it was yummy, we did switch to include one scoop of the dole whip soft serve.“

“Here’s what I tried:
1. Egg Puff Ice Cream (Milk flavor with Strawberry Crumble): 8.5/10
The flavor was rich and creamy, with a nice crunch from the strawberry crumble.

2. Small Cup (Choco flavor with Biscoff Crumble): 9/10
Perfect for chocolate lovers! The rich chocolate paired perfectly with the crunchy Biscoff crumble.
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3. Cotton Candy: 10/10
Super fluffy and very cute! Perfect for sharing with your loved one.“

“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.“

“Had a nice little treat here and really liked it. The ice cream was creamy and tasted fresh, and they had a good amount of flavors to choose from. I went with one of the classics and it was pretty tasty. The shop had a relaxed vibe and the person helping us was friendly. Nothing fancy, just a good place to grab some ice cream when you’re craving something sweet. The portion was a decent size too. I’ll probably come back next time I’m in the area and try a different flavor. Overall, a good spot for a quick dessert.“

“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“

“bomb.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Stopped here after the beach for a refreshing paleta. The limón is always my go to and it did not disappoint. Perfect texture to bite into with a delicious citrus taste. You can pay extra to get toppings on them. There is a small parking lot here which was a bonus. Not busy at all when we went on a Saturday evening. Would definitely stop again.“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

“With the commercialized takeover of the creamery industry there aren’t too many true creameries left in this world. I stumbled up Handel’s when I was visiting In’n’Out on a work trip. The slogan “Handmade since 1945” caught my eye and it looked like a creamery I remember as a boy. I was stunned at their setup of ice cream freezers behind the counter. It’s cool to watch them scoop cones! I read about Handel’s story and the people who bought Handel’s did it right when they scaled the business. It definitely feels like a small town creamery which is rare these days.

I had the pistachio ice cream with a waffle cone and it was very good! I got the small and they piled the ice cream high! Definitely worth the price!“

“This store its the most friendly and easy order and fast service thry allways answer any questions this my 1st store ever and i will keep coming only at this crumble cookie i live in san diego ,i still prefer this store... thank u team santee,ca“

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

“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.“

“Great selection of drinks, pastries, ice cream and sandwiches! Awesome and fast service! The rotating specials are creative and delicious, always hard to figure out which to choose between in all the different items on the menu ! Don't pass it up!!!“

“mi experiencia con la chica que atiende fue poco agradable ella no sabía que darme yo le pedí que me recomendara algo picante y acidito no quería paletas ni raspa. ella me dijo voy abriendo y no tengo nada listo era ñn 2 10 dela tarde le pedía algo y para todo decía esque voy abriendo no tengo nada listo. termine por decirle dame unos testigos ponle gomistas de chile y puso salsa. la verdad ya no regrese ese es mi horario regular de comida y después de comer elijo comprar un snack creo que deberían preparar con tiempo aunque sea algo leve para los clientes como yo que tenemos ese horario“

“Best cannoli of my life. This is an absolute must stop in Little Italy.“

“Every time I visit, the cookies are fresh, warm, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes weekly—it keeps things fun and gives me something new to look forward to. The store is super clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is always fast. My favorites so far are the classic chocolate chip and any of their seasonal specials. Definitely worth the hype!“

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious“

“They have great flavors and toppings.“

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

“This was a great experience! From the guy who answered my questions over the phone and to the girl who gave me the cake at pick-up. Great staff, great cake, great experience. I placed the custom order online and they came through! The cake was beautiful and delicious.“

“This Cold Stone is top tier. The ice cream is fun and good, but to echo others, the customer service is insanely great. I’ve been here several times and everyone is always so kind and helpful!

I see a couple of reviews comparing this to Anne’s laundry, for better or worse.. in all honesty I find it kind of funny. I’ve been to both and those are 2 completely different vibes in both food and service. One is gelato and the other is Ice Cream. If you want ice cream, this is it

I’m so glad this place opened, it’s rare to find folks that are so kind and helpful, with a great sweet treats to boot. You are becoming a fast and much needed staple in dessert and service in North Park“

“Been here several times over the trips to San Diego, always wanting to get the ice cream but for some reason never have. Mainly stock up on chocolate before I head home. They have several flavors of chocolate to choose from, pink and mix and pre-packed bags.“

“Love great cookies!“

“Delicious! Recommend 10/10 🤤🤤“

“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“

“La atencion al cliente muy buena.“

“love the customer service“