Ice Cream Shops near San Ysidro

“I needed a smoothie to reset from all of the partying and binge eating from trying multiple different food spots while traveling. Found Tropi Freitas and got the papaya smoothie, man this was what I needed. Fresh fruit and great portion sizes. Worth every cent spent, and the friendly service made my visit even better. Missing out if you don’t stop by!“

“Crème brûlée gelato is addictive!“

“I normally order the Panda Cloud Foam. Today I ordered the White Rabbit and Meis Keso Both good“

“Great ice cream! The cookie dough sundae was awesome!“

“We strolled over after Fish Guts and enjoyed a cooling treat after a hot day. The mango shaved ice, avocado pistachio ice and coffee almond fudge all had great flavors. We got cookies to take home also (so good). I will definitely try the shaved ice next time around.“

“With the commercialized takeover of the creamery industry there aren’t too many true creameries left in this world. I stumbled up Handel’s when I was visiting In’n’Out on a work trip. The slogan “Handmade since 1945” caught my eye and it looked like a creamery I remember as a boy. I was stunned at their setup of ice cream freezers behind the counter. It’s cool to watch them scoop cones! I read about Handel’s story and the people who bought Handel’s did it right when they scaled the business. It definitely feels like a small town creamery which is rare these days.

I had the pistachio ice cream with a waffle cone and it was very good! I got the small and they piled the ice cream high! Definitely worth the price!“

“Every time I visit, the cookies are fresh, warm, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes weekly—it keeps things fun and gives me something new to look forward to. The store is super clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is always fast. My favorites so far are the classic chocolate chip and any of their seasonal specials. Definitely worth the hype!“

“The flavor of the ice cream is worth the $$$ that we paid for it My favorite flavors are great golden pistachio and butter pecan“

“The place is very clean. Variety of flavors and toppings and the staff is very friendly. Price is about $0.49 per Oz. Filled up with kiwi strawberry, watermelon, and cookie n cream. Comparable with NuYo, but pricier.“

“Great food and ice cream. Very good service given by a sweet lady.“

“Love great cookies!“

“La atencion al cliente muy buena.“

“friendly staff and everything we ordered was delicious“

“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives Thriller Series, I’ve spent a lot of time around Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee, and it’s one of those classic local spots that’s hard to miss.

This is a simple walk-in ice cream shop, but that’s part of the appeal. It’s right near the IB Pier Plaza with plenty of seating around, so you can grab a scoop and head outside to enjoy it by the beach.

I’ve had more scoops here over the years than I can count. The flavor selection is excellent, with plenty of fun options, and it’s the kind of place you keep coming back to without thinking twice.

The staff is always super friendly, which adds a lot to the experience. It’s quick, easy, and welcoming every time.

Inside, the artwork on the walls gives the place a fun, laid-back personality that fits perfectly with the beach vibe. It’s also the kind of relaxed setting I’ve thought about while writing The Maui Desire Romance Series, where simple moments like this can carry a scene.

Overall, it’s a great local stop. Simple, reliable, and exactly what you want after spending time near the pier.“

“My favorite neighborhood ice cream shop! You can seriously tell that everything is made fresh, the fruit ice creams taste just like the fresh fruit! Also hired their ice cream cart for our wedding and it was so great! All of our guests loved it!!“

“Stopped here after the beach for a refreshing paleta. The limón is always my go to and it did not disappoint. Perfect texture to bite into with a delicious citrus taste. You can pay extra to get toppings on them. There is a small parking lot here which was a bonus. Not busy at all when we went on a Saturday evening. Would definitely stop again.“

“The best place to eat, recommend it by me.“

“Best Ice cream in San Diego“

“Love it and delicious... I will be back definitly... Very cheap prices...“

“Great choices. we didn't have time to see them all“

“I Don’t Go Often But When I Do I’m Never Disappointed!! Yum“

“My Caffee & Pistachio combination was awesome 👍😍“

“My boys ❤️ the coconut yogurt!!“

“I’ll start off my review with saying great customer service . It shows the owner has put in a lot much of his/her time to train their employees properly . Every time I walk in I am always greeted and never rushed when ordering . I personally love there fruit waters and making my own chip bowl. All prices are decent and affordable so they fit everyones budget . It can get busy from time to time but totally worth the wait . I definitely recommend visiting this location to grab something for your sweet tooth or salty craving:) . Most importantly this location is always clean and sanitized ! You will never see a mess.“

“Best ever ! I love all 31 flavors and the mangonalds❤️👌“

“I have been coming here for a long time and they have everything I have been craving from ice cream I haven’t had in a while to candy and new ice cream I have been seeing all over TikTok and Instagram. The prices are super good and it is a family business with the best service, they take their time and get you what you ordered so quickly. I definitely recommend coming here if you want some to the best snacks!“

“Had a great experience here at this Cold Stone. The worker Ilenia gave the most amazing customer service! Her interaction with my family absolutely made our day! She is very sweet and kind and has a heart of gold. We live in Chula Vista but my family will make the drive just to come to this Cold Stone to interact with Ilenia!“

“Great experience tonight at our local Cold Stone Creamery! Our server, Oscar, took the time to help us look up ingredients for the ice cream and mix-ins we wanted to help accommodate allergies. Although there was a wait, the line went quickly. The store was clean and social distancing was encouraged but not policed.“

“Delicious 🤤 ice cream and floats!“

“Lo que pruebes esta delicioso! 🤤🤤“

“Omg! I just started working in the area, and I stop by to try it out. The staff was so nice. I got the pineapple sorbet with chamoy and tajin, I was so delicious. I gonna come back and bring my kids, they would live to see them make and roll the ice cream. Super cool experience.“

“Great food quality! If you like authentic Filipino food, this is the best place to be!“

“Primera visita y me atendieron con mucha amabilidad y muy buenos precios, variedad de dulces mexicanos, gracias por su atención“

“Super Delicious Tejuino (teh-huee-no) from the northwest pacific region in Mexico,you must try.another thing is their dorilocos fresh all . This is a very humble place dont expect fanfare.if you do and thats totally fine,is not for you.one more thing before i go... YOLO“

“I would like to share our wonderful experience with this place. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with professionalism, respect, and genuine care.

The owner, Joe, and the manager, Maik, are outstanding individuals who truly take pride in their business. Maik is an excellent manager—professional, attentive, respectful, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure customers have a great experience. Joe’s leadership is evident in the welcoming atmosphere and high standards they maintain.

Both Joe and Maik are responsible, fair, and reasonable, making every interaction pleasant and enjoyable. It’s clear that customer satisfaction is their top priority.

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for exceptional service and a positive experience. Thank you, Joe and Maik, for your dedication and outstanding hospitality!“

“😁❤️ always excellent service“

“Oooh, One word ... YUMMY! This NuYo has so many variety of flavors... it's a real treat. I see people having a difficult time trying to choose which flavor to try... My daughter and I just get a little bit of most of them, and then there are so many options for toppings that my advice is to check all of them before selecting because you'll pay by weight ... (in more than one way), so be careful 😉.
Seniors get a discount on Tuesdays 💗“

“Lo que pruebes esta delicioso! 🤤🤤“

“Located near the Taco Bell. The raspado was actually good I thought it would take fake but it was quite good. My kid got the lime one.
I picked up some tostilocos not my favorite honestly. The lacked more toppings. But would go back to try more of the raspados since the syrups looked so tasty and fresh. They also have a nice sitting area to enjoy your treats. Very clean.“

“Went for the first time today after passing by after my fitness class several times, my friend and I got several samples of different flavors and the guy working there was very friendly the ice cream was very good and they had a large selection of flavors and the portions were very generous, I ended up going back in to get some for my family.“

“I love stopping by Arandas Café whenever I’m in Imperial Beach. It’s such a cute little spot and it always feels cozy. This time I got a matcha, their freshly squeezed orange juice, the Monte Cristo, and a parfait — everything was so fresh and honestly so yummy. The vibe is calm, the people are sweet, and it’s just one of those places you’re happy you found. Definitely one of my little go-to gems.“

“Cold Stone Creamery Located in the charming Ferry Landing shops, Cold Stone Creamery in Coronado offers a sweet escape with a wide variety of ice cream creations, cakes, shakes, and smoothies.

We ordered the Cotton Candy and Peanut Butter flavors, both were delicious and definitely hit the spot! Each was $8.95, totaling about $17.90 for two small scoops, which felt a bit pricey for the portion size in my opinion .

There are some chairs and umbrellas just outside the shop, so you can sit and enjoy your treat while taking in the view.

There was a long line when we visited, and we waited around 15 minutes to order. Staff was friendly!“

“Yummy desserts at the Mad for Cheesecake in the Westfield Plaza Bonita food court! We enjoyed the ah-boong ice with the fish waffle cone. We had the milk & cookies n cream flavor with red bean filling and the chocolate flavor with Nutella filling. Friendly staff and the ice creams were prepared quickly. Recommend!“

“Muy buenos productos frescos ❤️“

“Absolutely the BEST decision I made was to book them for my husband’s 80th birthday party! Watching all the adults turn into kids when they realized they could have WHATEVER they wanted and as MUCH as they wanted was priceless. The ice cream itself is delicious, and all the options from banana splits to shakes to cones to sundaes….pure heaven! David and Amanda Lewis were genuinely cheerful and efficient serving up whatever was requested. Booking them was easy, communication was quick and complete - I can’t recommend them enough!“

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I took my family to try out this spot and we all loved it. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, I tried the Elote and it was the best I’ve had in all of Chula Vista. We will 100% be back for our next family outing to try more things.“

“Absolutely incredible the Dubai strawberry chocolate was the most tasteful thing I’ve ever tasted and the flavor profile is unmatched I also tried their ice cream and it was delicious I highly recommend stopping by!!!👌🏼✨“

“Lo que pruebes esta delicioso! 🤤🤤“

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“Absolutely loved this place for fresh tortillas! The quality was outstanding, and it’s great knowing you’re supporting a local business. The customer service was exceptional—the woman who helped us had such a joyful energy when she came to the front, it was genuinely contagious.“