I visited this location that is situated in a courtyard off of Broadway in uptown Oakland, CA. This location is an upscale ice cream truck on wheels. It was well into the evening and close to closing when I arrived to see there were no customers in line and the courtyard was empty. The attendant was very friendly and engaging and I think our conversation carried on longer than I expected because we both realized we had ties to the Washington, D.C. area. I appreciated his customer service. The ice cream was good. It is on the same level of similar ice cream shops that attempt to distinguish themselves by having unique flavors and ice cream concepts. Overall a good sweet treat experience. On this occasion I ordered a brownie sundae with cookies and cream ice cream. I was a bit indecisive with the ice cream selection as I originally wanted to order a two-scoop cone, however in a rush I didn't take my time in selecting a more traditional ice cream flavor to accompany the chocolate brownie with chocolate fudge. But it was still delicious. Give them a try.
Cindy G.
This place is amazing & a must stop whenever we're in Oakland! I always crave dessert after a meal & they are conveniently located next to Drakes Dealership beer garden. I had the cornflake crunch and it's been my go to for a while, the nostalgia this flavor brings me is just chef's kiss! They provide samples and even pint sizes to go.
Nicky M.
employees are so kind to me here I work next door and ill come here on my break sometimes. like the ice cream is pricey but what ice cream isnt fucking overpriced in oakland .... EXACTLY
Courtney S.
You really can't go wrong with any flavor here. There are vegan options as well. My favorite is a tie between the secret breakfast and the strawberry shortcake.
Renée J
literally cannot help myself when I walk past, especially after a few at drake’s next door. They do have 1 or 2 vegan options, usually almond joy which is great but I look out for their chocolate.
Sherry Z.
A bay area staple and for good reason. The special is the secret breakfast but I will say that all the flavors that I have tried are amazing (in addition to all of the wonderful service). At least on this particular visit I got a pint of the cornflake crunch and a single scoop of the salted caramel with cocoa nibs. If I have one piece of advice it would be to get the salted caramel. It was a lovely mix of salty and sweet and the crunch of the nibs just really brought it all together. Again, I have not met a flavor I did not like here so try a bunch!
Will S
We've had HS ice cream on occasion over the years and it's as good as it always is. Definitely one of our favorite ice cream places. The finish/mouth feels clean and milky vs creamy and viscous like Mitchell's for example (both have their place and time).We have tried to like one of the other currently popular places whose name has salt in it, but after three tries we've come to accept that it just wasn't up to our liking. HS is much better for us.Service was upbeat and friendly here even though I know he was tired from what must've been a busy day (extra warm outside).
Vivian T.
This place is and amazing sweet tooth craving treat after a long night. My favorite scoop of ice cream was the cornflake scoop because it was so spot on. Adding cornflakes on top was the chefs kiss because it complimented the cornflake ice cream and added a nice crunch. The cornflake ice cream came with surprising chunks of sweets like a dough of some sort that I absolutely fell in love with. Our bottom scoop was the peanut butter fudge ripple and I also thought it was pretty good. The texture was dense but it just melts in your mouth after that first bite.
gabe velazquez
This place is super good. The peanut butter fudge is a must try. Very creamy and rich!
Jodi H.
Humphry Slocombe is a Bay Area must, nad we're lucky to have one just north of Downtown Oakland.First, let's give it up for HS for doing samples. Gone are the days where you can sample ice cream flavors...I feel like that's so rare these days post-pandemic. Second, there was ONE person working the entire ice cream truck. Props and shoutout to you love! They're located inside "The Hive" with a bunch of other shops like a barber and just around from Drake's beer garden. They're a takeout situation, they share communal space with other shops and a tiny table but it's more of a grab-n-go vibe.The menu is easy to read in large chalk and by the ordering station. I had to go for the Secret Breakfast as that's one of their namesakes. The crunch of the corn flakes and the delicious but not overly sweet bourbon vanilla was the perfect choice on a warm summer night. I also sampled the strawberry blondie which was tasty, but one the sweeter end for me. I love me some berry ice cream with the yummy texture of a cheesecake or some graham bites, and the blondie cake was very satisfying. I was curious about a bunch of the others but didn't want to hold up the line, so I will def be back to sample and try the others next time. My friend loved the honey graham ice cream.The service was so kind and sweet. We got great scoops that felt very generous, and I love that HS supports local events as I saw some flyers here and there for other local biz and events. Highly recommend stopping by HS for a taste of a Bay Area local ice cream joint.
Best icecream I ever had in my life! S'mores is a MUST TRY WOW.
Whitney Turner-Virag
Rose'all day! One of my favorite flavors at HS. PLEASE BRING IT BACK..
Lance C.
Ice cream was good! Love me a good sundae. Service was friendly and as quick as an ice cream scooper can scoop tbh. Ambiance gives me a sort of grab n go kind of ice cream, like buy it and walk around on a Sunday vs a sit in ice cream parlor.There aren't a crazy amount of flavors, but the ones they have are good. Try it out!
JoAnn SkyWatcher
It is kind of hidden--back off Broadway. It's worth the find. Famous flavors. Friendly staff.
Aly Osorio
Best place to go after dinner for a scoop! Nice vegan options for those with sensitive stomachs too. The flavors are creative and interesting.
I visited this location that is situated in a courtyard off of Broadway in uptown Oakland, CA. This location is an upscale ice cream truck on wheels. It was well into the evening and close to closing when I arrived to see there were no customers in line and the courtyard was empty. The attendant was very friendly and engaging and I think our conversation carried on longer than I expected because we both realized we had ties to the Washington, D.C. area. I appreciated his customer service. The ice cream was good. It is on the same level of similar ice cream shops that attempt to distinguish themselves by having unique flavors and ice cream concepts. Overall a good sweet treat experience. On this occasion I ordered a brownie sundae with cookies and cream ice cream. I was a bit indecisive with the ice cream selection as I originally wanted to order a two-scoop cone, however in a rush I didn't take my time in selecting a more traditional ice cream flavor to accompany the chocolate brownie with chocolate fudge. But it was still delicious. Give them a try.
This place is amazing & a must stop whenever we're in Oakland! I always crave dessert after a meal & they are conveniently located next to Drakes Dealership beer garden. I had the cornflake crunch and it's been my go to for a while, the nostalgia this flavor brings me is just chef's kiss! They provide samples and even pint sizes to go.
employees are so kind to me here I work next door and ill come here on my break sometimes. like the ice cream is pricey but what ice cream isnt fucking overpriced in oakland .... EXACTLY
You really can't go wrong with any flavor here. There are vegan options as well. My favorite is a tie between the secret breakfast and the strawberry shortcake.
literally cannot help myself when I walk past, especially after a few at drake’s next door. They do have 1 or 2 vegan options, usually almond joy which is great but I look out for their chocolate.
A bay area staple and for good reason. The special is the secret breakfast but I will say that all the flavors that I have tried are amazing (in addition to all of the wonderful service). At least on this particular visit I got a pint of the cornflake crunch and a single scoop of the salted caramel with cocoa nibs. If I have one piece of advice it would be to get the salted caramel. It was a lovely mix of salty and sweet and the crunch of the nibs just really brought it all together. Again, I have not met a flavor I did not like here so try a bunch!
We've had HS ice cream on occasion over the years and it's as good as it always is. Definitely one of our favorite ice cream places. The finish/mouth feels clean and milky vs creamy and viscous like Mitchell's for example (both have their place and time).We have tried to like one of the other currently popular places whose name has salt in it, but after three tries we've come to accept that it just wasn't up to our liking. HS is much better for us.Service was upbeat and friendly here even though I know he was tired from what must've been a busy day (extra warm outside).
This place is and amazing sweet tooth craving treat after a long night. My favorite scoop of ice cream was the cornflake scoop because it was so spot on. Adding cornflakes on top was the chefs kiss because it complimented the cornflake ice cream and added a nice crunch. The cornflake ice cream came with surprising chunks of sweets like a dough of some sort that I absolutely fell in love with. Our bottom scoop was the peanut butter fudge ripple and I also thought it was pretty good. The texture was dense but it just melts in your mouth after that first bite.
This place is super good. The peanut butter fudge is a must try. Very creamy and rich!
Humphry Slocombe is a Bay Area must, nad we're lucky to have one just north of Downtown Oakland.First, let's give it up for HS for doing samples. Gone are the days where you can sample ice cream flavors...I feel like that's so rare these days post-pandemic. Second, there was ONE person working the entire ice cream truck. Props and shoutout to you love! They're located inside "The Hive" with a bunch of other shops like a barber and just around from Drake's beer garden. They're a takeout situation, they share communal space with other shops and a tiny table but it's more of a grab-n-go vibe.The menu is easy to read in large chalk and by the ordering station. I had to go for the Secret Breakfast as that's one of their namesakes. The crunch of the corn flakes and the delicious but not overly sweet bourbon vanilla was the perfect choice on a warm summer night. I also sampled the strawberry blondie which was tasty, but one the sweeter end for me. I love me some berry ice cream with the yummy texture of a cheesecake or some graham bites, and the blondie cake was very satisfying. I was curious about a bunch of the others but didn't want to hold up the line, so I will def be back to sample and try the others next time. My friend loved the honey graham ice cream.The service was so kind and sweet. We got great scoops that felt very generous, and I love that HS supports local events as I saw some flyers here and there for other local biz and events. Highly recommend stopping by HS for a taste of a Bay Area local ice cream joint.
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Best icecream I ever had in my life! S'mores is a MUST TRY WOW.
Rose'all day! One of my favorite flavors at HS. PLEASE BRING IT BACK..
Ice cream was good! Love me a good sundae. Service was friendly and as quick as an ice cream scooper can scoop tbh. Ambiance gives me a sort of grab n go kind of ice cream, like buy it and walk around on a Sunday vs a sit in ice cream parlor.There aren't a crazy amount of flavors, but the ones they have are good. Try it out!
It is kind of hidden--back off Broadway. It's worth the find. Famous flavors. Friendly staff.
Best place to go after dinner for a scoop! Nice vegan options for those with sensitive stomachs too. The flavors are creative and interesting.