35 Best Ice Cream Shops near San Juan Capistrano

“Excellent service & quality! Mauricio promised me a birthday cake, for our friend, to be delivered to a nearby restaurant on Sat, 3/18 & they PROMPTLY delivered a beautiful cake and it was DELICIOUS. Thank you 3:16 & Mauricio 😊“

“I love this place so good, the ladies here are super helpful, the quality is great and the place is super clean. I’ve been to other locations with and this one is the best by far. I walked in not sure on what to order I explained to the girl what I was craving and she made it just like I wanted it. Sooo good 😊“

“delicious gelato, family friendly and the people are so nice there! they answered all my questions regarding allergies, from nut allergies to gluten free options, we're very happy to have found this gem ❤️“

“I loved the mango pomelo sago yogurt with passion fruit popping boba. It had all the right flavors, and textures. Customer service was kind, and respectful. Highly recommend if you like yogurt and can tolerate lactose. Definitely a place to go when in the mood for a cool, fun treat.“

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

“The chocolate they use for their bananas is dairy free. Love the allergy friendliness. I wish they’d keep the Rocky Road topping more frequently. It’s so great and gluten free. Otherwise they don’t have gluten free options besides the drizzles.“

“Delicious ice cream. This was my first time going to south swell ice cream. The only issue I had was that the menu was a bit confusing. I wish they had images of the ice cream instead of the description. Since this was my first time I was asking a lot of questions. Otherwise the staff were very patient with me and answered all my questions. The ice cream is very delicious. The price is reasonable too.“

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

“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!“

“Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Dana Point is an absolute treat! The Italian ice is refreshing and packed with flavor, and the custard is smooth, rich, and delicious. There’s a great variety to choose from, and everything tastes fresh and made with care.

What really sets this place apart is the staff. They are so warm and welcoming, you can tell they truly cares about every customer’s experience. They offered great flavor suggestions and made us feel right at home.

If you’re in Dana Point, don’t miss this spot. It’s the perfect stop for a sweet treat and a friendly smile. Thanks, we’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Fun and unique flavors like tarot, cucumber & elderflower, pineapple & ginger. They also offer dairy free and vegan ice creams as well! So delicious and their staff is super friendly too!“

“Drove by this place on the way to laguna and it just looked so good we had to try. It was a little busy inside, but no line. It made me notice that there was only 1 girl taking orders and making the ice cream and the place was quite small, so a rush there has got to be bad. Then I saw it.... taro ice cream. I LOVE taro, and to see it in an ice cream is pretty rare so I was beyond hyped. Prices were definitely steep, but given the location it makes sense. I got a taro milkshake, and it came out to 9 dollars. My wife got a double chocolate with chocolate syrup, all toppings cost extra so hers was about 8 dollars.

The service was good, nothing to write home about. And it's ice cream so it came out pretty quick. My taro milkshake was very good, the taro flavor was all there and it wasn't overbearingly sweet. My wife on the other hand, who is obsessed with chocolate, didn't really like her ice ream. She said it was way too rich in flavor. I took a bite and yeah, very rich. Something I wouldn't be able to finish. Worker also gave her barely any chocolate syrup, which I don't think she actually charged me for which is nice but if she did, that would be a waste cause there was only like a small drizzle.

As soon as we got our ice cream, there was an entire kids baseball team, at least 20 people, with a line out the door and only 1 person to serve them AND make the ice cream. And they offer samples so you already know it's gonna take forever because everyone is gonna be trying flavors and being indecisive. I'm sure there was maybe someone in the back who was doing other things, but if there is not.. that is awful staffing and the business should be more considerate of their employees.“

“Great selection of flavors, high quality ingredients and so delicious! You won't miss the dairy 😉“

“Best Ice Cream around, so many great flavors. I can't wait to try them all“

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!“

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

“Took my Grandson's after an afternoon at thr Skate Park. Small, but plenty of seats.“

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

“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!!“

“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’“

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

“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!“

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

“Hi everyone,
I ordered a cake for my son’s birthday, and it was fantastic! The owner even gave me a discount, which was such a nice touch. When we got home and tasted it, everyone loved it so much that we ordered the same cake again! The flavor was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying their cakes—you won’t be disappointed!

This keeps it friendly and highlights both the excellent taste and the thoughtful service.

Coffee cake“

“Good yogurt and toppings, but we were disappointed the girl didn’t want to get the whipped cream, she said “we ran out of whipped cream” yeah right!!!😡“

“Love this place. It’s slightly on the expensive side, but when you consider the size of the cookies, it isn’t too bad. The flavors are usually delicious, and most taste even better warmed slightly. Just wish there was a “two-pack” option which offered a slightly discount like the other bundle options.

One thing to keep in mind is that Crumbl tends to offer cookies with a soft underbaked feel (not a health risk of course), which I and many other people like. So if you’re looking for crunchy hot cookies this isn’t the place to go. They still have rotating amazing flavours each week which makes it fun to try new ones.“

“I did not catch his name, but shout out to the guy working on January 1st around 6pm! This guy was so on point, while there was a constant rush, and line of customers. He was very attentive with each of customers. There was a line out the door, and he stayed calm and collective, and did his job well. Good job dude! Keep up the good work :).“

“I love their cookies so muchh!! The workers are amazing and the cookies are always warm and tasty😼😼

Dietary restrictions: I have a peanut/nut allergy and i haven't had an allergic reaction yet, even when they have peanut cookies“

“Wanted to give a shout out to Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in San Clemente by Walmart. I went in to grab gift cards. I needed 5 $5 cards for party favors for my daughter's birthday. They were out of gift cards. The gentleman working there must have been the owner. He asked how many I needed. I said 5. He said today is your lucky day, opened his wallet and GAVE ME 5 gift cards for $5 each FOR FREE! Seriously, who does that?! I wish I had gotten his name. Wow Wow Wow. I will forever be grateful and def make sure we go there for yogurt. Thank you Menchie's!“

“These cookies are amazing and best in Orange County. We got an assortment of 4 cookies in a bright pink box that the family loved as a desert treat after dinner. They had chocolate chip and frosting and sprinkles on their cookies.Love this place with great service as well.“

“Everything was amazing. Best Viet food I've had in South OC. Beef baguette (bahn mi) was a great value. Flavorful, rich, and packed with veggies. Light, airy baguette. Aromatic gelato. Creamy brown sugar boba beverage. Clean restroom. Overall, would come back again.“

“What a great place for taco Tuesday! They have two types of Tuesday menus and I had the fish taco that ended at 5:30. I had two different ones and they were fabulous. Drinks go on all night and they were very good too. I will definitely be back.“

“As the days of our lives, so the Yogurtland churns.“

“Love this yoghurt and I haven’t had it in years because of lack of accessibility. So glad we are visiting here and they have it!!!
Bella did a great job in doing our orders and asking helpful questions to make sure we get what we wanted and how we wanted it to be! Love her work ethics!“