The Penny Ice Creamery | Pleasure Point

$$ • Ice Cream

Hours:
820 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
(831) 204-2523

About The Penny Ice Creamery | Pleasure Point

The Penny Ice Creamery - Pleasure Point is a popular spot with a friendly staff and a wide range of unique ice cream flavors. The toasted marshmallow topping is a must-try, offering a toasty deep flavor that customers really enjoy. The affogato with coffee ice cream remains a customer favorite, and the shop offers waffle cones at no extra charge, which complement the rich and smooth ice cream perfectly. Many visitors find the ice cream sweet but not overly so, and the texture and scoop size meet high expectations. The service is warm, friendly, and efficient, with staff often providing great customer care and even compliments that brighten visitors’ days. The shop has a street-level entry and plenty of room to move, making it wheelchair accessible. Customers can enjoy their treat on the go or take a stroll down to Steamer's Lane to watch the surfers. Despite being a bit pricey, the high-quality ingredients and excellent service make it worth the splurge.

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4.2
170 ratings
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Food
4.4
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.3

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Not a fan- we got the mint ice cream and it was way too garden tasting- we should've tasted ice cream first, but we tasted natural organic mint, which is a great thought, but a horrible taste. Went back in and explained that we did. They asked if we licked it of course we did. It's ice cream..... and they gave us a minuscule scoop of vanilla and called it a day. Do not recommend horrible customer service. The guy was kind of snarky and did not fulfill the full scoop. I paid for...read full review

very good ice cream.
right by the water.
the flavors change so something new almost every time. makes for a good selection

it's the best ice cream i have ever had. evan the flavers they have had that doesent sound like it would be good .. is real good. and they give you samples if you want to try a flavor before you buy it.

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Hours

Monday 12 - 10PM
Tuesday 12 - 10PM
Wednesday 12 - 10PM
Thursday 12 - 10PM
Friday 12 - 11PM
Saturday 12 - 11PM
Sunday 12 - 10PM
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