6 Best Ice Cream Shops near Saint Helena

“Came here on a very rainy Friday afternoon and a few great beers! The place was completely empty the entire time we were there, though who I assume was the owner made great conversation with us and was telling us about how they select their beer. They have a good selection and a good selection in their bottle shop as well.“

“As you can see from all the photos, this is the cutest macaron cafe located next to a gorgeous wine tasting gallery. They serve sweet and savory macarons which are beautifully made, subtle in flavor, and just the right accompaniment with coffee. Unlike a lot of places that shall go unnamed, the server was so welcoming and happy to explain and suggest their unique flavors.We were on our way to dinner but just had to try four of the macaron flavors (including feta, maple bacon). Hubby loved the rose Pistachio or was it lavender latte (sorry I can’t remember!). Don’t forget to check out the mini macaron magnets and jewelry at the front!“

“After venturing around the Napa Valley for some wine tasting, I decided to visit the historic town of Calistoga to satisfy my sweet tooth. What better way than to have some delicious ice cream? This takes me to "Mis Raices", one of just a couple ice cream shops in this neck of the woods. Located directly on Lincoln Ave (and adjacent to Washington St.) in downtown Calistoga, this place underwent modifications and came back with a new name/owner in March 2023. Previous to that, it was once known as "Cafe San Marco". I came here during the afternoon of Saturday 4/6/24 at around 4:30pm. One thing I will say is that this place is very small and not even any seating for no more than 2 customers. However, as small as it is, they have a lot to offer in terms of selection. Looking at the menu board, there is quite a bit in the way of Italian sodas (over 25 syrups) and even Red Bull fusion drinks to give you that added energy. As far as the ice cream goes, there was at least a dozen varieties. After narrowing down my choices, I decided to go with a small cup of their "Pineapple Coconut" for $5.00. I will say that the ice cream was absolutely delicious, refreshing, and very creamy. It was set at the perfect chilled temperature and for the value, it was a great deal. I also wanted to add that the service was above average while this place had a quaint and cozy vibe to it. Hours are generous as they are opened for business Thursday through Tuesday while only being closed on Wednesday (as of 2024). With that said and done, I am giving "Mis Raices" a perfect five-star rating.“

“definitely got a kick outta this joint. really a 4.5*/5 since yountville shops close early 6-7pm every nite and i missed it on fri nite 3/15/24, but luckily came back for a different eatery and stopped in earlier on sat. afternoon. lucky, lucky... a bit crowded for such a popular joint, and very pricey so those are definitely the negatives. but since i'm a chocaholic, the +++++++ outweigh the ---, and i rounded up to 5*. we got the gelato, and 2 truffles to the tune of $12 = $11.75 bill + $.25 tip. i noticed some other yelper was bitching abt having to tip in a choc shop, welcome to the 21st century, babe, wonder what the dude will do in a few years when ai bots serve his food and rings up his/her bills? gonna ak/ar47 it? c'mon... anyway, the choc goods are definitely very very good at kollar's and while we sat outside the shop, we noticed a toddler chomping and screaming at his toes/footsie in his stroller facing us while his parents were bz with the older 3-4 yr brother with gelato all over his cheeks and their 2 leashed pooches sniffing all over wondering where their desserts were... and i commented that the little one is no dummy and is demanding some chocolate stimuli to which the parents realized my comment had some merit and quickly tended to the little one's desires... everyone got a chuckle and big bro had to share some gelato with his younger starving urchin. all's well that ended well.“

“After spending most of the day wine tasting and venturing around the Napa Valley, I figure a sweet, creamy dessert would be the ideal treat after a hearty lunch. This takes us on a trip to the small community of Calistoga where I got to try out "Calistoga Creamery. Located directly on Lincoln Ave (Highway 29) and adjacent to Fair Way, this place has been serving up delicious ice cream dating back to 2017. Hours are also very generous as they're opened for business 7 days a week from 12:30-9:30pm. I arrived here during the afternoon of Saturday 4/6/2024 at around 3:50pm. Parking can be challenging but this area surprisingly has a ton of available street parking as well as "Cal Mart" which is a block away. Keep in mind that the this place has a very small interior with no seating. However, there is ample outdoor seating for the more comfortable days (weather permitting). All of their ice cream and frozen yogurt is organic and made fresh. Since I had eaten a fairly big lunch, I ended up going with one small scoop of their "Cookies & Cream"; priced at $5.00 (including tax). During my visit, it was absolutely packed with customers so it was tough to really look at their entire selection. And during my visit, there was only one employee that took the order, scooped your ice cream, and rung up the transaction. Kudos to her for doing a stellar job. With that said and done, "Calistoga Creamery" is an above average ice cream parlor with a nice variety to choose from. When I first entered, I noticed the aromatic scent of cinnamon as they actually use a small triangular waffle cone in that flavor to add to your ice cream cone or cup. Great location, excellent customer service, decent prices, and tasty ice cream is why I give this place an above average four star rating.“

“We had a fabulous experience at Bottega! The somm was delightful and led us to a beautiful wine. The brussel sprout salad is a must do. They had an antipasti item that was basically a donut with prosciutto and seasoned mascarpone that I would eat every day if I could! I ordered Spaghetti Alla Sophia Loren for my entree and wow! For what sounds like a very simple dish, it could not have been more flavorful and delicious! Bottega is officially my favorite restaurant in Napa valley.“