12 Best Ice Cream Shops in Santa Barbara

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Ice Cream Shop • $$
728 State St, Santa Barbara

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Mango Sorbet and Strawberry Ice Cream
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Sea Salt Cream & Cookies
Ice Cream Flavours 2
Salted Caramel Chip
Chocolate Ice Cream
Churros Con Leche
Chocolate Chip
Ice Cream Cone
Cookie Dough

“We love the ice creams. It’s superb!“

4.7 Superb175 Reviews
Cuso's Creamery Ice Cream Shop •
620 State St, Santa Barbara

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Double Scoop with Waffle Cone

“This place is Awesome! Delicious ice cream and such friendly, helpful, amazing staff. We were able to sample flavors and there were too many good ones that we ended up getting the 4 scoop flight. They are also dog friendly and will give your pup a scoop too!“

4.9 Superb77 Reviews
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Ice Cream Shop • $$
120 State St suite b, Santa Barbara

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Sea Salt Cream & Cookies and Santa Barbara Strawberrie
Chocolate Chunk Cookie 6 Cookies Per Pint
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
Double Peanut Butter Chip
Chocolate Chunk Cookie 1
Banana & Salted Caramel
Turkish Coffee Ice Cream
Cookies with Sprinkles
Salted Caramel Chip
Churros Con Leche

“Lots of flavors to try and they are tasty“

4.6 Superb108 Reviews
Mister Softee Santa Barbara Ice Cream Shop •
935 State St, Santa Barbara

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Chocolate Ice Cream

“The lovely young lady who took my order was so sweet and helpful!
Even though she was at the end of her shift, she showed a great attitude, willingness to provide top quality service, and I definitely can’t wait to go back.
Mister Softee has the best chocolate malts with whipped cream 🤩“

4.8 Superb49 Reviews
Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Ice Cream Shop • $$
201 W Mission St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Earl Grey & Honey Biscuit and Coffee Ice Cream
Double Peanut Butter Chip
Strawberry Ice Cream
Fresh Frozen Yogurt
Chocolate Covered
Leche Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip
Banana Split
Cookie Dough
Waffle Cone

“Best ice cream shop, big servings!“

4.4 Superb104 Reviews
Haas’s Fine Ice Cream Proudly Serving McConnell’s Ice Cream Shop •
At Five Points Center (across Petco, 3987 State St Suite B, Santa Barbara

“had great experience, finally a place serving mcconnells not downtown, great location. really excited for the froyo flavors(please gra crackers and milk i’ll be your #1 customer). however, portion was on the small side, especially for $7.50. they give you more for same price at other locations.“

4.9 Superb10 Reviews
Rori's Artisanal Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $$
Public Market, 38 W Victoria St #103, Santa Barbara

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With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Ice Cream Cone
Double Scoop

“Avocado ice cream is ducking amazing! And all the ice cream is amazing!“

4.1 Good44 Reviews
La Michoacana Premier Ice Cream Shop • $$
21 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara

“I came in and I had this girl who was very pretty and she gave amazing service. She was very kind and very attentive about my order. She made my crepe look so delicious and it looked very appealing. I didn’t get her name but she was wearing silver hoops. Thanks girl with the silver hoops for your amazing customer service!“

3.8 Good31 Reviews
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Shop • $
3611 1/2 State St, Santa Barbara

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Birthday Cake

“Great staff(s) for the last 8+ years.Have NEVER had a problem...but your hand-packed "pints" went from 16oz to 14oz...and now 12oz??? FOR SHAME BR!!! (still bought a quart of German Chocolate Cake though)“

3.7 Good23 Reviews
Dave’s Drip House: Ice Cream and Funnel Cakes Ice Cream Shop • $$
199 South Turnpike Road Ste. 104, Goleta, Santa Barbara

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Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake
Strawberry & Banana Funnel Cake
Churro Delight Banana Split
Strawberry-Banana Sundae
Traditional Funnel Cake
2 Scoops of Ice Cream
1 Scoop of Ice Cream
Malt Milkshake
Churro Sundae

“Everything was wonderful the corn dogs as usual but the corn couldn’t even eat it. It’s not like it used to be. Bring back the fresh corn. Tossed it out so soft and not what I expected or what I was used to“

3.7 Good40 Reviews
Mangione’s Italian Ice Co. Dessert • $
1222 State St, Santa Barbara

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Lemon Watermelon
Italian Ice
Strawberry
Manga

“I still do not quite know what italian ice is, but I know I like it. This was a perfect size and refreshment on a warm day in Santa Barbara. I thought it was better than ice cream and full of flavor. I had mango with another flavor (cannot remember) recommended by the staff and it was a perfect combo. Highly recommend trying“

4.6 Superb45 Reviews
Insomnia Cookies Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $$
430 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Insomnia Chocolate Cookie Butter
White Chocolate Macadamia
Double Chocolate Chunk
Vegan Chocolate Chunk
Chocolate Chip

“Cookies are to die for. I was struggling on what to decide but Matt the manager made it so easy walking me through my order, all in all I enjoyed the experience and will definitely be going back. As a side note they deliver ice cream and cookies later than pizza deliveries.“

3.7 Good79 Reviews

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