50 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Jose

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“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“

“First time visiting, the ahboong I had was breathtakingly delicious (Ube & Cookies N Cream). For first-timers I would advise you to take the upside down one since it can get messy! In any case, the custard filled waffle cone rounded off a great, unique ice-cream flavor, though I will have to run 3 miles extra to compensate for the calorific gain, but I probably won't because I never run.

Go here if you don't care about calories but value taste.“

“My grandkids love this place, clean and yummy smelling, Friendly staff, the variation of yogurts is unbelievable ,lots of flavors, plenty of toppings, everything from cereal, different candies, fruit, I have 4 grandkids from 10 to 19, and they all get excited for their yogurt day, every week.“

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

“🤍🤍🤍 so goooood! It’s the best desert place ever. Wish we had closer locations to home but this will do.“

“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.“

“This place is awesome! My daughter definitely loved the ice cream. I love the Taro Boba. The taiyaki is delicious!

Kid-friendliness: They have characters from hello kitty that my daughter loves. They have pokemon which i love“

“Some machines weren’t working. The cut real fruit toppings looked delectable and SUPER FRESH“

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

“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.“

“Came for the water, stayed for the people. Leilani, John, and Carmen are so great to talk to and the Aloha they bring.

You can buy the water by the gallon, bring your own bottle. Or, sign up for a 100 or 200 gallon account. They know their regulars by name as you walk in.

They also offer a variety of drinks and cold items. The shave ice is classic and you can add the Hawaiian style with red beans and condensed milk if you'd like. But, I am very partial to their Halo-Halo, a Filipino dessert/merienda. It has all the jellies, beans, Ube halaya, and ice cream you'd want.“

“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.“

“I love this place very much. I find myself coming back often. Their tortas are filled with flavor and the perfect size con todo. While I wait for my order, I eat one of their tamales, especially con salsa rojo. The last time I was here, I got the carrot cake also. It was so moist and packed full of the warm spices of fall. Lots of cinnamon. I'm not a fan of raisins but in the cake, they popped in my mouth and added an explosion of flavor and it was a huge slice. They also offer a wide variety of smoothies and crepes, as well as other desserts. And you have to try the empanadas.“

“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!“

“Ordered a face cake through the Baskin Robbin’s app was very easy to upload the photo, they even contacted me to make sure the highest quality was used, the cake came out amazing. Definitely recommend getting your custom ice cream cakes here!“

“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!“

“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 !“

“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“

“Their Cauldron flavor is one of my favorites. I also really appreciate their vegan and dairy-free options, which makes it easy for everyone to find something they love. The plaza is clean and has plenty of parking, and there are lots of great food spots nearby if you want to grab a bite before coming for dessert. A perfect little treat stop“

“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.“

“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:)“

“New menu item drop!!! Sweet & sour chick'n rice plate! Tastes just like home made with fresh cooked vegetables and toasted cashews! Comes with 2 sides. I chose lotus root salad and seaweed salad. There are 2 more new full meal rice dishes which I haven't tried yet, but look amazing, as well as their usual blended cultural menu. My husband still can't come here without getting his favorite pesto grill sandwich.“

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

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

“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“

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

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

“This is one of our pitstops after our Bible study class on Wednesday. So many different flavors to choose from we love Baskin Robbins number one ice cream parlor. 😍🍦🍧“

“Best donut and breakfast sandwiches in the east bay hands down.

You have to get there early if you want the croissant sandwiches, if not the bagels are an excellent substitute. Donuts are on point, not greasy and or have a bad taste like most places.

Great smoothies! My boys love there strawberry banana and honey dew.

Family that owns this runs a clean restaurant with top notch customer service!“

“You cannot go wrong with any of his raspados! I love his nuez raspado and I get it every time! He is not afraid to serve you a great amount. He is super friendly and provides great recommendations. If you're looking to grab a raspado or tostilocos and you don't want to wait in the long line at La Michoacana then I definitely recommend!“

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

“Late post: My company has used Bay Area Ice Cream Catering for ice cream social events and it's been a hit each time. The ice cream is amazing and the toppings are perfect. Employees are like kids in a candy store - they are our go-to each time!“

“It's like, not a destination, but a 5 dollar burrito is one of the best deals in town. 6 for a super. I don't know much about ice cream, I'm lactose intolerant, but that is a neighborhood restaurant with a family friendly cooler of cold drinks and hot cheetos.“

“This place is a hidden gem! Tucked away inside an interesting store, the ice cream is handmade, organic and delicious. The flavors are interesting..... Standout was the pine nut flavor made with real pine nuts, yum.Definitely coming back to this place again to try the other interesting flavors.“

“I just love the ice cream ? it is so yummy ?. My favorite flavor is Very Berry Strawberry ?. I will be going back a lot because it's summer and now is the best time for ice cream. I would give them more than 5 stars ? if I could. The employees are so nice and friendly. I give you a thumbs-up ? Baskin Robbins great job.“

“Homemade ice cream is so yummy... the best👍👌“

“Small hole in the wall shop that's ran by the kindest employees.
Besides distilled water, this spot serves a small menu of fresh sandwiches and unique in-house made drinks.
They also carry several different types of snacks and small to-go items for any type of meal.
I ordered their bbq ban-mi with a green-thai tea drink.“

“Everything about this place is amazing the ice cream is made from real fruits and the fruits salads are very good quantity and quality I give it 10/10 this place is better than michuacana place. Customer service is Excellent and everything in the menu is 10/10.“

“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.“

“Good place for this warm weather 🍦😋“

“Love the treats, love the vibe, and was so happy too see so much appreciation from the community. La Original is a treasure and the paletas are some of the best we've had anywhere.

Kid-friendliness: It's an ice cream shop, of course it's kid friendly! ?“

“We had a really good experience getting ice cream with my kids. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed which made it easy to enjoy our time together. The ice cream was delicious and my kids were so happy. They had really cool kids cups with hats and pins that the kids loved!“

“Will always receive a 5 star review from me. Best I've cream and service to n the business.“

“Best fro-yo!“