50 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Diego

“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.“

“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 :)“

“Really great service and super good dessert! We've always loved everything we've tried here. If you come later in the evening, be prepared for a busy parking lot but that just comes with a lot of the places in the area. We try to go closer to opening during weekdays now and there's never any trouble with parking during those hours! I'd definitely recommend this place! Also, staff has always been amazing every time we've stopped here!“

“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 Salt and Straw at One Paseo in Del Mar was a stop we made on a “girls weekend” in San Diego. We’d like to thank Shahin who greeted us with warmth, enthusiasm and proudly served us samples until we made our final choices. He appeared sincere and listened intently to our own ice cream stories (what better place to share favorite flavors than an ice cream shop!) Shahin gets our award for BEST SERVICE EVER!“

“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.“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“I finally got to try this place! The flavor profiles here are very complex and so yummy! They taste exactly like their descriptions and have such rich flavors. My favorite was the double dough! I also tried the goose tracks (wasn’t my favorite with the chocolate flakes). They have lots of different scoop options so you can try all the yummy flavors. They have pints available in the freezers as well. Definitely will be back to try more flavors!“

“Perfect for a hot day! We tried the sundae with Mexican chocolate ice cream, almonds and churros. It was so so so good! It’s a decent size, big enough to share. We also got a pint to go with the guava sorbet and tamarind sorbet. Both sorbet flavors were so refreshing. I’d like to visit again and try the lemon sorbet!“

“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!“

“Lo que pruebes esta delicioso! 🤤🤤“

“The best ice cream with super unique flavors. Highly recommend!“

“This place was really amazing. The weight staff was all great. They helped me out with a small issue. I had with my diabetes by providing me with some orange juice because my blood sugar had gotten low. I truly appreciate him doing that for me. Thank you so much and I will come back again next time I’m in San Diego.“

“tenders are great ❤️ milkshake too“

“The family and I wanted a sweet treat at night and decided on coming here for some of their soft serve ice cream. Wound up getting their upside down cup with cookies-n-cream flavored ice cream, Nutella filling and dusted with Oreo cookie. Wife had the upside down cup with chocolate ice cream, Nutella filling and Biscoff toppings. Not one flavor, topping or cone we had was lacking flavorful or deliciousness. Can’t wait to come back and try more. If you do plan on giving this place a try, plan for a crowd. It can get crowded fast and it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is either.“

“The perfect treat on a hot day. And now that we know the deliver , I’m getting gelato at work.“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“This is by far one of the best ice cream shops I’ve been to! The ice cream is phenomenal and is all made in house. The owner Dave was so kind and helpful! I will absolutely be back to this stop next time I’m in town! P.s. don’t sleep on the mushroom ice cream. It is BEYOND good!“

“Deliciosas nos encantan !“

“Overall it was amazing in my opinion. Fast service, really nice and cool workers, the churros I got were warm and the ice cream was amazing

Kid-friendliness: There’s nothing bad about the food. The place is very clean and tidy and neat. Nothing too hot, etc.“

“We got a variety of Donuts and some drinks for a pretty good price. Everything was delicious, so we went back in to get some taiyaki. For sure coming back here another time!

I recommend the mango or ube mochi donuts specifically.“

“This was my first time having rolled ice cream. It was really flavorful. I got the strawberry with cheesecake bites.“

“As a Matcha lover, I'm always on the hunt for my next great Matcha latte, and Matcha Cafe Maiko in Mira Mesa did not disappoint. My husband and I decided to stop by after a prenatal appointment, and I'm so glad we did.

I've been to this location before and tried other Matcha drinks and treats, but this time I was in the mood for a Matcha latte, which I ordered unsweetened. It was absolutely perfect--rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced without being overly bitter. I also couldn't resist the ube basque cheesecake, and wow, it was moist, flavorful, and delicious.

I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the strawberry Matcha! My only wish is that this location was closer to our home because I'd be here all the time if it were.“

“Get the guava cheesecake! It's a must try. Probably the best dessert I have ever had. The rest of my family had fruit-based paletas (strawberry, mango, watermelon) and raved about how fresh-tasting they were. Super friendly service too.“

“juicy burgers and great shakes“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“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.“

“Delicious ice cream with great flavors.“

“It’s nice to have soft serve in the hood!!“

“This place has the best ice cream in the area 100%. Home made. Fresh. The flavors are bursting in your mouth and each flavor has its own unique taste. Over 40 different flavors to choose from. The gentleman at the front window was very nice and courteous. He explained the flavors to us because there were so many to choose from. I was able to try 8-9 flavors before settling on 8 I really liked. I went with the 4 scoop sampler x 2 and got all 8 choices. Mainly stuck with chocolate because it’s my favorite. I highly recommend checking this place out. Also, prices were very good. Can’t beat it.“

“Delicious ice cream in the heart of Little Italy.

Heavy scoops and friendly staff make this the ideal spot to grab a treat after a nice meal.

There is a reason why the line is always out the door.

The hype is real and hasn't faded since they've opened.“

“Just left, and wanted to shout out the girl working tonight with red ish hair and braided pigtails, she was holding the place down for sure, line was out the door and it was close to closing time, and she still had the best energy, best customer service and was helping keep everything organized in my opinion she went above and beyond customer service and maintained a smile on her face. People like her deserve recognition cause sadly not everyone gives that kind of energy or kindness“

“In love with this shaved ice! more than you can eat for a great price.“

“Their homemade ice cream“

“Great spot for the perfect evening treat 🍦“

“I recently visited Boba Spot in San Diego, and it was an amazing experience! The boba was perfectly chewy, and the drinks were refreshing and full of flavor. I tried the classic milk tea and a fruit tea, and both were delicious. The sweetness level was just right, and I loved that they let you customize it.“

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨“

“Four paws up! Love me their Thanksgiving dinner.“

“The best affogato I’ve ever had.
If you’re a fan of affogato or gelato this is the place for you.
No bullshit, good pricing, great seating, and good vibes.

I got the tiramisu affogato and I loved it.
Friends got coffee and they liked it too.“

“Delicious malts and delicious food! Homemade French fries and home made ranch dressing“

“Our favorite in San Diego! They always have unique and fun flavor pairings of froyo to go along with the classics (dole pineapple, Julian apple pie, and a Dubai Chocolate mix for example) and the toppings bar is always really well stocked. Super kind owner and staff that makes you happy to support local.“

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“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!“

“Love the cheerful, friendly welcome and the first timer helpfulness! Delicious sandwiches prepared to order, personal preferences are catered to. Always something new to try, creative variations.“

“The ice cream was too runny, which caused it to melt quickly. Regardless, it had a great flavor. The environment is fantastic, despite being located in the heart of Gaslamp, renowned for being one of the best night spots in San Diego.

Parking: Ghirardelli is on a very popular street, so it's typically closed to traffic. Parking can be tough to find in the Gasslamp area.

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Always loved acai and Sweet Things is located just below the Hilton Bayfront.

The quality and serving size of the acai is excellent. Tried the classic and PB Chocolate acai bowls for two breakfasts and both were a layered journey of discovery for the taste buds.

Coming from the world's most expensive country to live in, I couldn't help but compare the prices. Similar acai bowls here cost more than back in Singapore. Would have been better if the hotel's meal credits could be used here.“

“Stopped here on a whim (treat for the kids after flu shots nearby) and was pleasantly surprised that they had Superman ice cream!

I haven’t had it in years and it was very nostalgic. That was the best flavor at K Mart growing up lol.

Nice little spot, very clean, seems family owned.

Parking: Shopping center parking with 2 dedicated spots

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Kid sized bowls.“

“Very good! The selection is so amazing you can find all kind of pops here

I went a little basic and got the fruit yogurt, no regrets it was very good!

The service was great, they helped me with recommendation and were nice:)“

“bomb.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“We stopped in to get a thank you gift and found the perfect one thanks to a fantastic employee, Denice. Denice was as sweet as the chocolate, recommending a myriad of flavors. Their personable salesmanship and experience was greatly appreciated!“