46 Best Ice Cream Shops near Laguna Niguel

“We 🖤 Handel’s!!! Such a fun experience every time. 👻 👻 👻“

“Been coming here since it opened. Great variety of flavors and since I am an insulin dependent diabetic, I am delighted they always have a "no sugar added" choice! Staff is friendly and helpful. �� Two thumbs up from me!“

“I absolutely love cookies, and after discovering Crumbl it quickly became my go to place for dessert! They have fun new flavors being added to their rotation, while also keeping a few of their signature cookies on the menu.
I personally love the Chocolate Chunk Cookie & I hadn’t seen it on the menu recently.
I called the Laguna Niguel location off of Aliso Creek and La Paz to inquire about whether or not that specific cookie would be on the menu.
The staff member I spoke to (Sam) was very friendly and informed me that they had recently made a “twist” to the classic Chocolate Chunk cookie, combining it with another one of their signature cookies the Semi Sweet Chocolate Chip Cookie. Intrigued by this new concoction I had to order it and taste it for myself! Review TBA 🍪

I just wanted to give a personal thank you to Sam for her information, recommendation & friendly service.“

“Took my mom for a nice 🍦ice cream treat. I need to add, thats the young lady that was there , this Saturday 10/18 was absolutely nice, attentive and respectful it makes you happy to see customer-service like this. The Yogurt was very good too. 🤗“

“Enjoyed a family lunch here. I ordered takeout since our kids were asleep in the car, but they woke up while we waited for it to be cooked so we asked to dine in instead. They were very friendly and accommodating to the switch, didn’t mind our kids at all. The ambiance was clean and quiet (not overly busy or crowded) with Kdrama love songs playing. Staff was attentive and friendly. The drinks were a very good value! Large sizes. We had the matcha latte and the peach lemonade and they were both super tasty. Two adults and 3 young kids shared the shrimp fried rice, one beef banh mi and one pork banh mi. We brought half of one sandwich home for leftovers so the serving sizes were generous. Macarons made a fun special treat at the end of the meal. Everything was very fresh and hit the spot.“

“I would buy a juice here daily if it fit in my budget!“

“And great for teenagers, Parents, singles and pups! Ice Snow infused with soft serve. The flavored are endless!!“

“This is a cute, small, and cozy Gelato store located in a plaza where you should come if you have a craving for something sweet or just for desserts! The interior is clean and minimal designs with few tables to sit inside and outside. Parking is free and easily accessible.

The shop offers a wide variety of very unique gelato flavors as well as sorbets which they alternate through. The gelato was creamy, not too sweet, and the flavors were all combined well. All the flavors that we tried were delicious! They even offer affogato with specific flavors of gelato.

Ordered the following:
- Melon Jasmine Tea/Tiramisu
- Ferrero Rocher/Black Sesame
- Hazelnut Milk Chocolate/Caramel
Biscoff Cheesecake
- Pistachio Affogato

The Melon Jasmine Tea was paired well and the tea did not over power (this was one of our favorites! The Tiramisu was not overly sweet and tasted more of a coffee side. The Black Sesame was not over powering and definitely a go to for black sesame lovers. Hazelnut Milk Chocolate was also a favorite!
While trying the Pistachio Affogato you can really taste the nuttiness of the pistachio! Definitely all the flavors we had were all very good!

Also the service was excellent! Really appreciate Jay's assistance as well as providing recommendations of what to try and explaining the flavors to us.

Definitely will come back and try the other flavors that were not on rotation that day. Missed out on the Matcha and Jasmine Matcha flavors!“

“delicious gelato, family friendly and the people are so nice there! they answered all my questions regarding allergies, from nut allergies to gluten free options, we're very happy to have found this gem ❤️“

“Tried this Persian ice cream and wow—so good! The saffron flavor is super creamy and full of that classic floral, rich taste. My daughters love the chocolate Ice cream and their milk shakes. Totally unique. And the coffee one? Smooth, bold, and not too sweet—just right. Definitely coming back for more!“

“We liked this place and I definitely want to come back. Their yogurt is tastes fresh and delicious, like thick homemade yogurt. There are many different smoothies made with it. We tried dragon fruit yogurt smoothie and melon green tea. I liked that they use real fresh or frozen fruits to make it. And it was fun to see a cute robot bringing food to our table!“

“Best ice cream in town! I especially love the coconut cream pie. My family loves the Monkey Business too. Customer service is top notch. Isaac, my server was friendly and helpful. Will be back!“

“Delicious and you can still get a good old fashioned malt!“

“Dolce Gelato is by far the BEST Gelato! Both the vegan and non-vegan options are uniquely crafted and simply scrumptious.“

“My wife and I go there about once a week. The ice cream is so good that there can be a line out the door on a cold day. The girls that work there are mostly friendly until it gets close to closing time. However Sunny is friendly at all times and has the greatest smile. South Swell also caters and its a favorite at wedding receptions. I highly recommend!“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“La Michoacana Del Obispo is one of my favorite spots for ice cream and Mexican snacks. The service is always friendly, the treats are fresh and flavorful, and there's a great variety to choose from. My favorites being tostiloco, their raspados, and ice cream. Highly recommend stopping by for a sweet treat!“

“Best Ice Cream around, so many great flavors. I can't wait to try them all“

“Great ice cream with nice portions and generous mix ins as part of the flavors. Sometimes it seems like they are a little understaffed but worth a little wait. Ice cream is made on site. Friendly service. Awesome selection of flavors. It's just a walk up window so the only place to sit is a couple of benches in front. You can take your ice cream down the block or across the street and you can find a ledge to sit on.“

“Good yogurt and toppings, but we were disappointed the girl didn’t want to get the whipped cream, she said “we ran out of whipped cream” yeah right!!!😡“

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!“

“Took my Grandson's after an afternoon at thr Skate Park. Small, but plenty of seats.“

“Great selection of flavors, high quality ingredients and so delicious! You won't miss the dairy 😉“

“The server at 1:15pm on August 2nd 2026, at Dana point was so so lovely! She was so knowledgeable and so incredibly friendly, some of the best service I’ve received anywhere.

She was knowledgeable about the store, the owner and the ice cream. She double checked if I had allergens when offering me a sample even though I didn’t tell her I had any. She was super open to answering questions my husband and I had, she had the MOST welcoming, genuine vibe !

The ice cream was also bloody incredible! I had the cherry swirl and salted caramel! Very nicely priced and the best ice cream I’ve had, we’ll be back for sure !

They had many interesting flavors I’ve not seen many other places.. if any !

Id give this place more than 5*’s if I could“

“i really like crumbl!! i would totally give this 5 stars but this specific one though is closest to my house and they have not done any special hometown picks or fun features that other crumbls do through the app. i have been waiting to see some fun hometown picks for the RSM location but sadly i only see Foothill Ranch doing it. Compared to Foothill Ranch, the RSM crumbl customer service is mediocre, as no one seems like they want to be working there however the cookies are great nonetheless i just hope i start seeing more fun stuff in the app for the RSM location!!“

“Fun and unique flavors like tarot, cucumber & elderflower, pineapple & ginger. They also offer dairy free and vegan ice creams as well! So delicious and their staff is super friendly too!“

“We stopped by Dana Point to visit Salt Creek and to my surprise, there was a Rita’s! We’re from Philadelphia so we were very surprised and happy to find a Rita’s! We ordered a blueberry and watermelon gelati and it was delicious! The custard YUM. The Italian ice— perfect consistency! Thank you for your fine establishment!“

“The best gelato, arguably better than some of the places I tried in Italy—and I’ve traveled there many times. It’s so good! Yes it’s expensive, and the line gets crazy long on the weekends. Get the 3 chocolates and pistachio. The best flavors in my opinion.“

“This place is amazing. Could possibly be the best cookie I've ever had, and it was just the chocolate chip. Beyond that the staff is absolutely amazing. So kind, so sweet and just the epitome of what customer service should be. I would give more stars if it were possible. THANK YOU MARRIN, SOFIA AND SARAH, you three made my day.🩷“

“Its a cute little spot right off the coast. But if you go you have to get the ice cream bar not the soft serve. A million times better and they dip it in marshmallow fluff then they torch it. Its so good. The soft serve is pretty mid but its still good. Lots of good toppings to choose from and a decent bathroom“

“The associate was friendly and very good at explaining everything. Regardless of your cookie selection, you cannot make a poor choice, as each flavor is exceptionally delicious and generously sized. We all shared each cookie so that we could sample every flavor.“

“Simply the best yogurt I’ve ever tasted and would always enjoy trying all the flavors! Burp!! (Excuse me! 😋🤭“

“I was literally transported to Argentina! Amazing costumer service with the most delicious and authentic flavors. I cannot wait to go back!“

“I’m a regular customer here. I love the variety of healthy items and all of the customization possible. Friendly professional Staff!!! I’m a ‘lifer’“

“My treat when I do good PT. I love this place! Yum“

“As the days of our lives, so the Yogurtland churns.“

“Friendly staff and very clean store! We got a large strawberry ice cream with brownies and sprinkles to share. We came for the ice cream but walked out with huge smiles because the service is so sweet and delicious! There were plenty of ice cream cakes readily available in the fridge for purchase! Will definitely be back!
Highly recommend..“

“I'm a Hagen daas guy, but I like to switch it up with BR31 every now and then.

This has been the best BR location because they make their ice cream just right. Not too sweet.

However, I'm writing this because of Christina.

Not only is this woman a ray of sunshine, but she makes the best cake for BR ice cream cakes.

Thank you, Christina 🙏🏽“

“I went here after a long beach day and everything was a 10/10! the service was great as the staff was very nice and welcoming. The food came out timely and was absolutely delicious. AND the drinks were fantastic. I love that they have vegetarian options for my friend as well. I also went to another location on a sunday afternoon and the live music offered truly added to the experience. I cant wait to find a reason to go back“

“The Acai bowls are amazing!! Glazed Donut Fro-yo is another of my favorites!!“

“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!!!“

“My daughters convinced me to get ice cream after our ortho appointment next door and so glad we did! The employee or manager working was Mohammed and was maybe college ago. He was so kind, friendly and well mannered-someone definitely taught him right! My daughters got their delicious ice cream and we will be back very soon after such a welcoming vibe and friendly staff. Thanks again!“

“So yummy and the workers are so nice!“

“Everything about Nekter is amazing their shots, their juices, their cleanses. I love it all and the Ladera Ranch store, the Customer service is amazing.“

“Delicious variety of cookies and so many milks to choose from. pure heaven“

“Very good I love this place ���������������������“