50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lake Forest

“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!“

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

“I love how this location hardly ever runs out of their flavors and special cookies of the week. If you ever run into that problem at different locations, I guarantee you’ll find it at this one. These cookies are delicious and they taste amazing! My favorite is a pink sugar cookie“

“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 🙏🏽“

“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.“

“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’“

“I visited the Michoacana in Lake Forest and had an excellent experience. The place was very clean, played great music, and the attention to detail was impressive. The girls who assisted me were extremely kind. I highly recommend this place, rating it 20 out of 10.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Best yogurt in town. Staffs really friendly . They normally have new flavors for us to try that’s the most exciting thing cuz I love trying new flavors lol... 😋😋 😋😋yum yum ....“

“Was so happy to find Golden Spoon. I did not think they were around anymore. Was told coffee flavor no longer available so I had the chocolate and vanilla swirl. It was delicious and just how I remember from several years ago. Hope they stay this time and hope they get the coffee flavor back.“

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

“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!!“

“We had a darling ice cream and it was nice. My kid really wanted strawberry ice cream. I didn’t notice that they had a strawberry flavor until after I received our order. One of the staff members noticed that my son was hoping for strawberry(even though we didn’t talked in English!!) and kindly offered to add strawberry sauce on top.

My son was so happy and satisfied! I really appreciate how kind and thoughtful the staff were. There were two staff members working, and both of them were incredibly nice and helpful.“

“Love their ice creams and their ice cream cakes as well��“

“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.“

“My wife and I concluded our honeymoon with a quick stop here. We were the first customers of the day and received swift service. The ice cream itself is okay (there are only a couple options), so if you're looking for really good, pure ice cream, you are probably better off going elsewhere. But the toppings are fun and great for photos.“

“Handle’s has some of the best ice cream in Irvine! Every flavor we’ve tried has been delicious, and the staff is always welcoming and friendly.

I also want to thank Handle’s for supporting our local schools and giving back to the community. It’s always wonderful to see local businesses invest in the families they serve. Communities are stronger when we support one another, and Handle’s is a great example of that.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for amazing ice cream and outstanding customer service!“

“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!“

“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! ❤“

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

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

“New Location! 13662 Newport Ave C, Tustin CA 92780 (across the street)“

“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 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“

“brought my family from Texas here after dinner. everybody loved their snow. the best flavor is mango although everything is goos.“

“las mejores carnes y productos de México“

“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!“

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

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

“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!!!“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE! I have been looking for a place that does flavors like this. i love the traditional purple rice in dessert combo ! reminds me of vietnamese che with da ua (vietnamese yogurt). recommend for those who want to try yogurt drinks besides yakult. tastes like menchies natural tart flavor.“

“es mi primera vez que vengo , mi hija me trajo y lo recomiendo muchísimo, está limpio, el servicio es buenísimo , siguen todas las medidas sanitarias, las paletas riquísimas , maneje 30 minutos y lo voy a seguir haciendo . me gustó mucho el lugar“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“el lugar súper limpio y tranquilo y atención de 💯“

“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 (no pun intended) and good! There were plenty of ice cream cakes readily available in the fridge for purchase! Will definitely be back!“

“Great service, very clean and organized“

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

“It was kind of busy with just one employee but he was very focused on each customer's experience. When he got to us it was like we were his first customers of the day although I could see how hard he was working. Great work, nice to see. Oh and the ice cream was really good too.“