50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Los Gatos

“I recently visited Petal’s Creamery on Saturday, May 2nd at around 10:50 p.m., and I can honestly say it’s some of the best ice cream I’ve had in the U.S. I tried the hazelnut and saffron flavors, while my friend went for the baklava flavor—and every single one was incredible. The saffron, in particular, stood out as one of the best I’ve ever tasted. What made the experience even more memorable was the service. We walked in about 10 minutes before closing, and the girl at the counter (she was wearing glasses—sorry I didn’t catch her name) was absolutely amazing. She welcomed us warmly, encouraged us to try different flavors, and had such a friendly, genuine conversation with us. Her smile and positive demeanor, especially so close to closing time, really stood out. It’s a true example of exceptional customer service. Great ice cream is one thing, but pairing it with that level of hospitality made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing gelato and great location! :)“

“This cool ice cream shop offers unique flavors like pear and blue cheese as well as strawberries tres leches. They offer seasonal flavor-ites and vegan options.
We choose chocolate brownie, cookie dough, coffee and love nuts, and cinnamon snickerdoodle in a huge waffle cone and cup types.
The freezer is full of several pints, carrot cakes, ice cream cakes, and a taco ice cream.
We grabbed a pint to take home too
Creamy delicious
Accessible entra and accesible venue line. Order and pickup line are accessible. You cannot see the ice creams here that are in strong metal cases.
Accessible restroom with dedicated staff with 2 grab bars and 8ftx 10 ft space
Van accessible free parking in shared lot that is crowded. Curb cuts“

“Last evening had a real craving for a classic banana split. Drove to the nearby BR and was able to create my special ice cream sundae. The split banana was placed in the dish and I chose cherry jubilee, fresh peach, and chocolate fudge ice cream scoops. Pineapple, strawberry, and hot fudge toppings were added next. Finally, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries were piled high on my creation. A sight to behold! I feared a sugar overload, but still I ate the whole thing! Yum! 😜🤪🤣🥴👍❤️❤️❤️“

“gluten free, vegan, coconut based froyo! yum!“

“This store has become an essential weekly destination for my family. We are consistently met with warm welcomes upon each visit, creating an environment where happiness is infused alongside the indulgence of delightful ice cream. Regardless of the weather conditions—be it cold, hot, windy, rainy, or any other day—we find solace in this place. Its exceptional appeal compels me to wholeheartedly recommend it to others.“

“Local ice cream shop that also happened to sell açai bowls as well as little puppy dog treats!! Was very happy to stop by here while I waited for my girlfriend in hot Pilates.

I got me and my girlfriend an açai bowl to get back some of those glycogen stores after Pilates, and also a frozen yogurt cup for my son. Happy Mother’s Day!“

“An uncommon find but some of the most tastiest food you can find in Los Gatos, I never mind making the trip over here just to have the food. It tastes great, a good price and one of the best Curio spots to be! Inside and outside is great and if you love unusual shakes, its the place to be!“

“Friendly service, good yogurt. Many toppings to to choose from. One of the rare frozen yogurt places that have the toppings always fresh and not stale. Excellent. 10/10“

“Çok lezzetli sağlıklı hijyenik aile olarak üretim yapılan bir yer kesinlikle ziyaret edilmeli teşekkür ederiz“

“A fantastic endearing Ice-cream tasting & eating experience that causes you to marvel at the stature that Ice-cream making has come to acquire can indeed be felt on the palate with every Icecream flavor at PINTS OF JOY. The service with Smiles & Excitement & warmth of the Servers caught my attention. It made the experience all the more endearing. I tried many & loved the Jalebi with Malai Kulfi Ice-cream. A remarkable unique Indian Ice-cream. As an Indian American I feel immensely proud to see the popularity this Ice-cream has come to acquire in the heart of Silicon Valley! This Ice-cream venture is showcasing India Impressively internationally: tickling the taste buds!“

“Loved this ice cream shop! They had some really unique flavors, and the Pear & Blue Cheese was absolutely amazing. It sounds like an unusual combination, but the sweetness of the pear paired perfectly with the rich, slightly tangy blue cheese. It was creative, balanced, and unlike anything I’ve had before.

The ice cream itself was smooth, creamy, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. It’s always exciting to find a place that’s willing to try interesting flavors and execute them well.

Great service, great atmosphere, and fantastic ice cream. I’ll definitely be back to try more flavors!“

“Delicious ice creams! Great, friendly service. Had an Earl Gray ice cream
and a Thai tea ice cream-both were delightful! Owners really want you to have a positive experience. We had to wait a few minutes while our ice creams were carefully made but our ice creams were more than worth it. We don’t live in the area but this is destination worthy so we will be back.
Oh, and side note: kids LOVE this place! They get to fill up a container with many, many flavors of frozen yogurt (healthier option)! They can reach the handles themselves so are in heaven!“

“Paleta Planeta is hands down the best ice cream and popsicle shop in the South Bay! The variety and innovative flavors are absolutely insane, every single one is bursting with fruity, flavorful, and creamy goodness that hits perfectly any time of year, especially in the summer. It’s the perfect spot to share sweet moments with the whole family. The shop itself is bright and welcoming, with plenty of seating and a super friendly staff that makes every visit a great experience. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out Paleta Planeta is a must-visit dessert destination!“

“From Day one of tasting your delicious meals, we knew you'd be a big part of our family. Thank you for choosing to bring your business to Willow Glen. Blessings“

“Staff is friendly - love the rewards system and fudgy flavours! I just had the Coffee Almond Fudge and Cookies & Cream mix - mmmmm 🤤 (Forgot to take a pic until I finished... sorry haha)“

“Tasty Italian gelato 🍧 ice cream, not too sweet; just right!“

“It tasted like their ice cream is crafted on site. They were busy so I didn't ask. They do build the ice cream taco in front of you and then drop it in liquid nitrogen.

I am cheap so 7 bucks for my double flavor taco dipped in dark chocolate was a bit expensive, but it was a nice treat and fun to watch. It wasn't expensive really for what you get, I am just a cheapo. Lol“

“The ice cream is very creamy there's an assortment about seven different flavors I picked the Barry one. You get a waffle like fish figure and its stuffed with whatever you wish I chose custard my friend chose Nutella... Doesn't look like much but it is and very rich. The best part about it is very affordable!“

“Usually I do recommend but not today. You put out ads for specials like today 4/19 2 for 10.00 Banana splits ad it has your address and when ì go I'm told it's not for the 4th st location. this is not the first it's happened. Froster Freeze has alot of upcoming specials that won't be honored for that prices. very disappointing“

“Yummy cookies. Thank you!“

“Great place good ice-creams Many ice creams choices“

“great snack menu and delicious ice cream, highly, highly recommend!“

“I got the Matcha Pink Guava, it was really refreshing and not too sweet. My friend disagreed and preferred the ice cream.
The matcha ice cream is probably one of the best in the area in my opinion. It’s soft and flavorful. The matcha level 4 is my preferred level.“

“The best cookies I’ve had in a while. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but these are so so good! I love the new variety of flavors every week and how they’re so unique and different than the generic cookies you buy in the grocery store. The price isn’t too bad either! For a box of 6 cookies it’s $22 but the cookies are HUGE. I can never finish one by myself so I leave them to the rest of my family. Also pro tip download the crumble app so you can earn free rewards. 100 points equals to $10 you can use towards the cookies.“

“My first time here.Service was excellent.Had the Pineapple 🍍 Dole Whip delicious and refreshing.Will definitely return.“

“Visited this creamery in April 2025!

Employees there were extremely welcoming and allowed me and my girl try out multiple flavors! I originally went inside to see the prices for this area and found that it starts at 4.99 for a scoop which is a great price compared to baskin Robbin’s or other ice cream shops. I highly recommend coming to this shop if you are in the area to receive amazing service and pay a fair price for ice cream and Italian ice.

All the flavors we sampled were great! Definitely coming back to buy the next time I stop by the area!

Thanks Sweet Fix Creamery!“

“La Michoacana in San Jose is a nice spot with an impressive array of flavors . The variety is one of its standout features, with so many options to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming—in the best possible way.

I tried the frozen banana, which was a delightful treat.
The ice cream also received positive feedback from the kids, who found it both interesting and flavorful. The unique combinations and traditional Mexican flavors add a fun twist to the usual ice cream experience.“

“I’ve been coming here for almost 30 years, hands down the best yogurt in Santa Clara county, the staff is usually friendly, except one guy. The biggest downfall is that we should be able to try a couple flavors to see what we like and don’t like before purchasing, I have purchased a couple times where I ended up throwing away my $9 yogurt because it didn’t taste right to me, had I been able to sample first I would’ve known not to purchase that flavor. Please allow samples again…..at least give a limit of 2 free ones, you’re not losing money by allowing a small sample Thanks for the Carbolite options they are a life saver on my healthy lifestyle goals“

“Stopped in for an ice cream urge. Don’t tell my wife or my cardiologist. Got a double scoop of the cookie dough ice cream. Super thick, very flavorful. If you have an urge or you’re high as a kite like most of California, enjoy this little nugget!“

“Snow time was amazing! We got the black sesame snow and added boba, which was perfect. The almond crunch and ground soybean made it really nutty and it was so good paired with the black sesame. The snow texture was super fluffy and didn't turn into a melted pile of goop like some other dessert shops.

To top it off, we got 3 mini tayaki with red bean, Nutella and cheese. The cheese was by far the best - like a ooey gooey stretchy mozzarella inside. We'll definitely be back to try other snow flavors!

Update: went back and ran it back with the same black sesame. Except this time we skipped getting a sweet tayaki and went for the ham and cheese! It did not disappoint but the grilled cheese one is still my favorite tayaki flavor 😍“

“It was all delicious. One of the servers wasn't very friendly and didn't have patience for someone who's never been here before. She became rude to me at one point but Im glad the other little lady took over. She was super sweet and welcoming. Still...its a good tamale spot“

“La Dolce Vita Gelato was an absolute hit at our wedding. We were able to attend a complimentary tasting beforehand and sample a wide variety of their flavors, which made it an easy decision to include them in our celebration.
Their gelato is the real deal – each bite feels like you’ve been transported to the streets of Italy. The cart itself was a charming and elegant addition to our wedding day, and the gelato was every bit as delicious as it was when we first tasted it in their store.“

“we here now 4 pm girl was working alone its packed she greeting everyone comes in she fast ,in order too not pushy at all she was so happy and helpful to me and my little kids im like dam asked if we need anything else her attitude 100% perfect she deserves a raise we will come here again just cuz how she took care of us !!!!!!“

“Awesome experience, owners are very friendly and really took care of our large group. Great service and delicious raspados . We even got a complementary Diablito.

Vegetarian options: Shaved ice with fresh fruit syrups ( raspados) are a great option.“

“I love me some Somisomi. The taiyaki are delicious, and the filling flavors are a fun twist (red bean is a must, though). Their Ah Boong soft serves are my favorite, with the upside down cup being the best. I have never eaten a standard and not had melted soft serve squirt out at me. Any milks aren't my thing in general, although their cold brew is solid. (Not sure if I'd consider them a cold brew destination, but it's tasty when you're already there).“

“Happiness in a cup. And a cone 😁“

“Do you want good, durable authentic leather goods ? Well stop by and see what’s in store for you. From traditional to modern there’s something for everyone in the family. The cleanliness and quality of service you receive is unmatched. Stop on by and don’t miss out on a wide selection of apparel and boots !“

“Got coupons and took advantage of it, buy one get one. Clean and friendly service.“

“I had the pleasure of visiting this ice cream shop recently and I must say, it was an experience worth sharing. The variety of flavors was impressive, each one seeming more tempting than the last. I finally settled for their signature as the employee gave me a sample of a scoop of their signature flavor and it was absolutely delightfulBut what truly set this visit apart was the exceptional customer service. A young employee went above and beyond to ensure my experience Their enthusiasm was infectious, and recommendations were spot on.Overall 10/10!I recommend UBE and Biscoff“

“Fue cuestión de ordenar una sola vez,y o pude parar me encantan sus manzanas excelente servicio“

“This place is literally like 3 min away from me .love taking my kids after school to get icecream. The prices are so much more reasonable compare to the ice cream trucks now a days. Plenty of different varieties too. Definitely recommend this place to stock up on your kids favorite ice cream:)“

“Good ice cream. Good staff. It was really clean.“

“Las mejores nieves echas de fruta naturales..y las paletas también y aora las crepaz“

“Ran in for a milkshake and was in and out quickly. Girl was alone and doing a great job. As always, great ice cream!“

“Family discovered MeloMelo in Cupertino by wandering around after visiting the Sanrio store close by. Place looked bright and clean and their display cases looked great. Line was decently big and there was a great buzz in the air. All good signs. We tried a couple of flavors and bought some more to share with family. Now we stop by every time we visit family in California.“

“I was in town just visiting with family. This looked like a good place to get some snacks. Was I glad I choose this place. The ice cream was so delicious. I hae had gansito ice cream other places, but it just wasn't what I imagined. But not here, I got the gancito ice cream and I was impressed. It does taste like a gansito. I also got an esquite, fruit, and a strawberry raspado. All was delicious. Worth the wait and the price. Will defenetly come back again.“

“Ice cream here is amazing! They give out scoops, and the pieces are huge. Chunks and good optimization for flavors. Gluten free cookies and options available.

Favorite flavors are Cookies and Crème/ Strawberry Cheesecake
It’s pretty crowded at night time.“

“Wide varieties of flavored frozen yogurt and toppings, very clean place, self serving, and yummy... a bit expensive. ⭐️“