50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Spring Valley

“I haven't been here since the first week they opened a couple of years ago. The place is very clean. The food is good quality. I had a bagel with smoked salmon, the avocado was a nice touch. I thought it strange they waited to make coffee after I ordered it. At least it was fresh. And I suppose if you call it "Americano" you can charge $4 for a plain cup of coffee.The young man working here had to be shown how to do almost everything by the woman who knew what she was doing. I hope it was his first day. Someone needs to teach him that it's rude to wear earbuds while talking with customers. They had a couple of flavor creamers for the coffee but no stir sticks. When I asked for one, I got a plastic spoon, which is a bit of a waste.“

“I go there all the time. I get green juice and 4 street tacos. Really nice people. All juices from fresh fruit. Big menu. They have sweets candy and ice cream . Bags of chips. While you there go next door get your hair cutParking: Parking spots in front of the store.Kid-friendliness: Happy place bright colored walls and tables and chairs. Big tubs of ice cream.“

“This place has been a favorite of my wife and her family - and now all of us - for half a century! She is addicted to their deep-fried burritos (simple but tasty little gut bombs they are) and the peanut butter fudge shake I created for her. (I'm also partial to the banana fudge shake, but all the ice cream goodies here are luscious!) My mother adores their strawberry sundaes and shakes. Foster's may play havoc with your calories, but sometimes that's the cost of happy.“

“I love coming here because everything is always so awesome and the service Is always on point. Even better the owner takes time to know her customers and besides getting something delicious to eat or drink I guarantee that u will leave with a smile. . The best addition to the plaza for sure...“

“Amazing Boba place! Their drinks are quality here. We got the Matcha tea latte, and the strawberry lemonade with mango stars and they were both so delicious and refreshing! There is a small parking lot and parking is not an issue. We found parking right away. Customer Service was great! Definitely will be coming back here to enjoy and try the rest of their drink items. I definitely will get the strawberry lemonade again it was so yummy!“

“Speakeasy is no longer for cocktails. Ice cream has come into the picture and I'm here for it. The flavors change monthly. The employees are so nice they allow you to sample each flavor. They have dairy free options. You can get it on a cone, cup, or even pints to go. I love coming to north park to eat and then stopping here for a lil dessert.“

“I highly recommend this Ice cream place! It is so DELICIOUS! It's located right after you exit the 805! There's plenty of parking. The place itself is super pretty and beautiful decorations. They have the cutest I'ce cream shop! Now the most important thing is the variety of flavors they have! Authentic flavors that are hard to find! For example beso de angel! That flavor is super unique from Mexico and is the first time I find it here in the USA that has that authentic taste. They have a bunch of more flavors and cones, cups and much more! They also have other options. Prices are pricy but worth it! The young lady was extremely friendly! She provided us great customer service! A great smile in her face. I believe they also do catering! I'll definitely hire them for an event.“

“These have got to be the best cookies I have ever had! I was visiting SD from out of town and found this place. I ended up making two trips because they were that good. Glad I was able to enjoy some great cookies and support a black owned business! And the portion size matches the price.“

“Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. It is a bit hidden so go to the end of the little mall by the tattoo parlor. The smoothies rock - the best fruit combos and very filling sandwiches!Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap spot right in front“

“We were strolling around North park after brunch and decided to go in for gelato. Upon entering, it was very warm inside and a small space. They sold pizza on one end and gelato on the other end. We asked for samples and they were nice about it. I went with toffee butterscotch and dark chocolate. My favorite was the dark chocolate, it was creamy and delicious. You can tell they used top tier ingredients. Next time I will have to try their pizza, it all looked so good! Pros: great staff, clean shop, cute decor Cons: street parking is limited around the area and inside the shop can be warm.“

“What a wonderful show Cabetos Pops put on for our family on New Year’s Eve! So delicious I wish we had chosen the big pops!Dietary restrictions: Vegan ice cream was delicious!Kid-friendliness: Spectacular show, both babies and grownups were mesmerized by the dipping and sprinkling.“

“Stopped by here one evening a few minutes after 9pm when they close. Saw they were still open so we popped in hoping to get some ice cream. The girl working was being very patient with an indecisive customer in front of us and then extended the same patience to help us next. I truly appreciated her willingness to serve us "after hours" technically speaking. You don't see that very often these days. Now to the ice cream... they have a great mix of both unique and classic flavors. Something for everyone. The flavors are rich, but not overpowering. The portions are generous and the prices are fair. If you're a cone person. I'd highly recommend the waffle cone too.“

“I’ve been making my own ice cream since I got the Ninja Creami for Christmas. So it was nice to have some from a creamery. I’m also aware of ice cream ingredients and I like that this is on the lighter side.We were able to sample flavors. I ended up getting avocado pistachio. I didn’t taste much avocado, I think it was used as a base for texture. It did have a strong pistachio taste and had bits and pieces of pistachio.My friend got coffee and that was delicious. Had a mocha flavor. We both regret that we didn’t sample Mexican hot chocolate.They also serve drinks. As well as elote! I loved that they offer different cup sizes.“

“After a stroll around the block - we took a gander at North Park's abundance of ice cream options - my friend and I decided on North Park Creamery! I didn’t realize it was soft serve at first, but was pleasantly surprised. I loved the local feel and inviting, colorful atmosphere too.I loved their vegan coconut ube — it tasted amazingly creamy, and the flavor was strong. I’m still dreaming of it now… (I also tried a bit of my friend’s strawberry-churro twist, and the flavors were a bit on the mild side, but still pleasant (the churro was like a cinnamon-y vanilla — I preferred the ube.) A small is $5.95.There’s some seating inside (and even some board games available), so it’s a nice place to chill for a while. As for parking, I parked at the North Park Garage for $5 in the evening. Loved it!“

“Ice cream is always 5 stars. Although I was a little disappointed this location didn't have the more tropical Hawaiian flavors as the other location. Everything I had was really good but the Fat Elvis was hella delicious The loss of star is due to location and parking which seems to be the consensus based on other reviews We parked at the garage down the street which was about 1/4 mile away. The crappy thing is when we came back to the elevator a bunch of teens were hotboxing in the elevator from floors 1-6. Told my kids don't be @ssholes like them I miss the other location and will try and hit this location up only during the daytime“

“All four flavors we got were very good! (Ube Pandesal, earl grey citrus, mango sticky rice, and oaxacan cot chocolate) The flavors were well balanced and not too sweet. Feels very high quality. We got the split, which is a single scoop size, but two flavor choices.The mango sticky rice was both our favorites! Tastes exactly like it, it was crazy!They're dog friendly too!Dietary restrictions: They had gluten free and lactose free options“

“I live Crumbl Cookies. That is my guilty pleasure for me and the family by getting a 6 pack every other week or so. I bought the cookie cutter and I cut the cookies all into 8 pieces. That way I keep the box in the fridge and can go in for a little piece when ever I crave a little sugar. They are always delicious. I love all the variety of flavors.“

“the service was amazing! it was just the cashier and one other young lady and they did amazing. the ambiance it pretty nice and has information of their company as well as funny/interesting signs. very clean and take care of even the restroom. i tried the wild berry lavender and it was perfect. the herbal taste is good but not too overpowering. you can taste the citrus also. the waffle pieces were crunchy and very tasty. would come back to try more flavors!“

“My first time to crumbl , I received a box of 4 for my birthday so had to visit the store and see what other choices was there I was in heaven , the staff was friendly and very professional at their job all were hard at work to make yummy for my tummy cookies I'll definitely be back 5 Star ⭐️ for my local “

“My partner and I went in around a quarter after 8AM on a Saturday. There was a small line, and it was out the door, but we did not wait long. Firstly, I just want to say the the service was great. The ladies behind the counter were very attentive and really friendly. Absolutely all smiles. The seating area was decently sized and you can fit in a few people if you just want to stay inside and have your breakfast. We opted for the croissant sandwiches, number 3 to be exact. We weren't expecting them to be huge, but be warned, they are! You can easily split half if you aren't keen on a big sandwich. It was delicious and well worth it. I think we will try the same one next time, but with bacon. We also got a delicious Vietnamese coffee and it was sweet and strong! If you aren't used to it, just a heads up. We did purchase half a dozen donuts prior to this day, and it was all delicious. They even threw in a few extra donut holes! Definitely will have to try the other variety of donuts they have. Quite a selection including massive donuts! This was honestly a great place and we'll be purchasing donuts from here all the time!“

“Delicious and unique ice cream flavors served in South Park! Mutual Friend shares its location with Dark Horse Coffee in a convenient corner establishment.Parking:Street parking only— be aware that you might have to circle around a couple of blocks if you go during busy afternoons and weekends.Ambiance/ServiceNice, bright coffee/ice cream shop decorated with string lights above and a large neon sign that says “Dark Horse Coffee.” Not a lot of seating inside— only a couple of 4-person benches and maybe one or two 2-person tables. A large electronic menu resides next to the ice cream counter with descriptions of each flavor. The guy serving us was very patient and nice as we tried out many flavors! At around 7pm on a Wednesday, there was no line.Food:Split singe scoop ($6.50): I ordered the Buttermilk and Blueberries & Couch Potato (I loved the combination of sweet and salty on this one). My husband ordered Vanilla Bean with Olive Oil and Milk and Cookies. What I noticed is that the ice cream is a bit on the runnier side so it might be difficult to eat with a cone.Overall:I’m impressed with the flavors available and I’d love to come back to try out other seasonal flavors when they come out!“

“Just want to shout out the 3 girls that were working today for the Crumbl Turns 6 Birthday. I had to wait 30-40 minutes for my cookies since they kept getting sold out. These women crushed it the whole time I was waiting. Customer service was amazing. They kept a positive attitude through the whole time people were a bit bothered that cookies were getting sold out and couldn’t full fill some orders. Management should of known to double their staff for this event. Give these girls a raise or a paid day off please. The way they handled all their customers has to be recognized. Amazing work girls!! I was going through a heart break and these girls turned it around for me. Keep it up!“

“I was very impressed with this place. I got the acai bowl and my husband and daughter got one of their frozen yogurts. My husband's was a specialty one and my daighters was the basic fruit flavor. We all loved it and my husband and daughter have since been back and brought me home an acai bowl.“

“This is hands down the best ice cream around. I love this location in Santee. The staff is always so friendly and wonderful. Its no wonder it always packed!Parking: I wouldnt say plenty of parking. There is some but limited spaces.Kid-friendliness: Its outdoors.“

“I enjoyed the sea salt caramel ice cream. I don't like that they don't do samples, even a 2 or 3 sample minimum per person would be good. For that, I saw go to Salt & Straw instead. Handel's has big portions even for a small, so it's difficult to try a new flavor without being wasteful.“

“I had a really good ice cream creation here called the Coffee Coco (coffee ice cream, walnuts, peanut butter, fudge)! The portions were very generous at a medium size with 3 full scoops of ice cream and a whole bunch of walnuts and a wad of peanut butter. The employees were really friendly as well. There were several ice cream creations that really caught my eye, like the caramel banana, apple pie, the other coffee flavor, and some fruity/cheesecake ones as well. The area outside is kind of sketchy though.“

“No other ice cream place compares. Prices are a little high but it's more than worth it! Oreo cheesecake twister is my absolute favorite and of course always have to grab some tater tots as well!!Parking: Lots of parkingKid-friendliness: They have an outside eating area that it's perfect for the kiddos.Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheelchair accessible“

“This was sooooo delicious!! The atmosphere was super cute and the flight was great choice! I was definitely eager to go back the next day….. even went back—- but they’re closed on Mondays….. THEY HAVE GOOD ICE CREAM!! My flight had 2 servings of Lemon Custard! ?“

“Holy Paleta provides dairy and non dairy paleta options. I got the mini cookies and cream which is a dairy option. It was definitely delicious and the right size for a rainy day. I inquired about their catering and very helpful in navigating the information on the website. The establishment provides various catering packages for either delivery or pick up. I can’t wait to place my order for an upcoming birthday celebration.“

“Man, this place brings me back. I was born and raised in Kuwait, where this place originates. I have fond memories of hanging out at the local Juice Time with friends or siblings after a long day of spending time together and hanging around. I'm happy to say that this place brings those nostalgically wonderful memories back to me in the form of delicious beverages and decadently sweet desserts. Let's talk a bit more about the food options. As Kuwaitis, we're known in the Arabian Peninsula for incredible cuisine and sublime dessert recipes. At this place, you can take a waffle or crepe, and add lotus, pistachio sauce, kinder, Nutella and whatever else your heart desires. You'll be sure to dig into such a deliciously sweet treat that it'd be hard not to come back for more later. The kunafa, which is a cultural food item from the greater middle east and levantine regions, is so well-perfected here. It makes me happy that my culinary culture is brought to such life and authenticity under the supervision of this location's manager, Ali. There's plenty of room to sit down and enjoy your beverages and dessert, here, but don't be afraid to get that drink to go. I remember growing up I would always pass by the local juice time and say, "hey, some Awaar Galb (drink called heartattack, its healthier than it sounds, I promise) sounds pretty good right now." and I would continue my outing with a newly acquired beverage. Do yourself and favor and try out some food and drink and from this place. They did our culinary culture a solid by bringing this place to the finest city in America.“

“my favorite matcha place in san diego! the aesthetic is impecable, the service is lovely, and i cannot say enough good things about their matcha. their og matcha latte is amazing but if you prefer any flavors with your matcha, i love the lavender matcha latte or strawberry matcha. also, the whole place is dairy free so they don’t up charge for any non dairy milk which is fabulous. if you are even so much as thinking of trying matcha, i highly recommend holy matcha“

“Take-out review 2/24 Had the chance to try their yummy desserts at a family dinner. The cheesecake was SOOO good! Light, fluffy, slightly sweet (as most Asian desserts are). Priced around $19, which is actually reasonable compared to most dessert/pie/cake equivalents. Japanese desserts feel light, so even after a hearty meal, you still want it! Also tried the matcha tiramisu. Sorry no photo. It was gone before I could snap a photo. This was a bit pricey at $14 for a small round. Considering the price of matcha though, the price really is warranted. Strong slightly bitter matcha flavor. Lucious creamy filling. Not overly sweet. It was a bit out of the way for them to pick up. However, who else but family is worth it? Right?“

“The cookies here are so tasty! They have a variety of flavors that rotate each month. You can also order cookies on their website to be delivered, if you aren't in the area.The display case is organized and check out process was so fast. Street parking only around the area, but I didn't have trouble finding a spot.“

“I ordered custom made purple donuts for a baby shower. They were beautiful and tasty. This is the second time I've ordered from them. You can email your requests with questions and ideas. She does a variety of dessert options not just donuts. Very reasonably priced compared to most. Great service & communication.“

“Came here after the gym a couple of times, it's kinda hidden unless you live in this area but I feel like that's perfect for families around here to grab some frozen yogurt or a smoothie after the gym! They also have dog ice cream which is nice for our little pups. They had a great variety of flavors for frozen yogurt and some smoothie options as well. It's super clean inside which I appreciate and the service was good too! The worker was super nice and welcoming :)“

“A legendary San Diego area ice cream shop that I finally got to stop by yesterday and wow was I impressed! It's a little tucked away hidden gem in National City that serves delicious ice cream made daily with quality ingredients and with many unique flavors! The lady serving me was so friendly and told me about how their ice cream was made and how they developed flavors back in the day after talking with sailors coming back from deployment. I ended up getting 2 scoops with my flavor choices being Honey Bourbon Fig & Sweet Cream Peanut Butter. The ice cream here is amazing and my 2 scoops were delicious! The honey bourbon fig was quite interesting and a great flavor combination that I would order again and my favorite of the 2 but sweet cream peanut butter was also tasty with a good amount of peanut butter mixed in! This shop easily gets a 5/5 recommendation from me and you should definitely stop by to get ice cream here and it's easy to grab and go or you can even get a half gallon container if you want to take some home!“

“The reason for my five stars for your barn is because when I first walked in I was greeted very friendly like and I was immediately given advice and was told about the prices and the flavors and everything else the young lady there I did not get her name but she was very sweet very kind very helpful great customer service the flavors were very good I did tip her because of her customer service and her politeness the store was clean organized and it was my first time there and I can honestly say that I will continue to go but my coworkers have been there for my other clients for many years but it was my first time and I liked it I got strawberry with chocolate yogurt frozen yogurt that is no toppings and my client got chocolate and my other client got peanut butter and those are their favorite all I can say is a yogurt is very pleasing and I will go again in the near future but the girl that is a cashier there I went like around I'd say one or 12:00 and the young lady there should get a raise for her politeness that's all“

“Excellent espresso, excellent everything. The woodfire Italian pizzas are a must, especially during their happy hour. Very friendly and welcoming staff. They carry one of our favorite Italian beers there, Peroni. Love this place so damn much.“

“First time ever to a La Michoacana and was craving a good milkshake. Service was excellent. Guys were friendly, clean, and fast. I ordered a Strawberry Milkshake--perfect. Not too sweet, perfect texture. YUM! We also ordered a fresas con crema. Súper yummy too. See the pic!! You'll want one! Btw, the smaller cup is the extra milkshake that the guy added for us (-: So happy to come here over DQ any day! Oh! Also, the have Aguas Frescas! They gave me some to taste. Refreshing and tasty too! I'll be back for one of those too!“

“This is one of my favorite frozen yogurt and boba milk teas place. They change the flavors of the frozen yogurt often. My best favorite is Taro. Their bobas milk teas are delicious. They have a wide variety. My favorites are taro and brown sugar oolong with almond milk and bobas.“

“Fun little dessert and coffee shop with a bit variety and even some vegan options. Nice and clean easy to find but parking is a pain and there’s not a ton of seating but they do what they can. Servers and nice and polite and the bathroom is clean. The vegan chocolate gelato was a little bland and not the greatest value. I’d definitely still come back to try their other stuff and have coffee.“

“Oh my freaking goodness! This place is amazing! There are so many things to choose from. We were headed to a drive-in movie, otherwise I would've bought some paletas to take home. There was only one person working behind the counter, so service was a little slow (totally understandable though, plus the snowballs are custom made for you), but the staff was friendly and very patient.I ended up getting an ube snowball w/ lychee ice cream & condensed milk on top. I was pregnant at the time, so it was definitely enough to fill me up. I still dream about it to this day, the flavors were on point and it was just so delicious. Next time I go back I need to get a bunch of paletas -- which you can customize as well.“

“Ever wonder where the Ice cream Man gets his stash?!? Purchased 60 Paletas (agua y leche), dulces and doritos for my daughter's party, reasonable prices. perfect for a hot day and there were plenty of flavors to choose from. Beats some of the places charging +$5 for one.“

“Absolutely love the ice cream here. I'm a huge chocolate fan, so the Chocoholic Chunk is my fave! My sons love the Graham Central Station. Only thing is that it's pricey. We usually get one pint of each to go, and it runs about $20. But since the flavors are unique, I don't mind it once in a while.“

“Raspados Are really good. The vanilla one is amazing. what I really do appreciate is the fact that they fill it up halfway and they put lechera in the middle, and then they add the lechera on top as well. It's the Lil things. Will be coming back :)“

“I have been craving a shake for at least a week and kept talking myself out of having one. Today I was in this parking lot and kept staring at the big DQ sign and lost my will power! There is plenty of parking close by, it is located in a strip mall that is well maintained. The building is clean and the dining area has plenty of tables. I had to have a peanut butter/Chocolate shake. The very pleasant young lady at the counter took my order and had my drink to me very quickly.....It was great. Just what I had been craving. As I said the young lady was very nice and helpful, I spoke to a couple of the staff while I was there and all were equally nice and helpful. The drink was great but the strongpoint here is the staff......The Best!!!!!!!“

“Always go to this location and get wonderful service. Today the girl at the register was kind of rude. I just let it go since every other time all members are super nice and great with kids. Unfortunately this visit wasn't like that. But the cookies are still very delicious.“

“Fantastic place to get Ice Cream. I would recommend their Fruiti Pop milk-based ice creams. They have a ton of flavors - the Cookies and Cream one is delicious. The prices here are also amazing, $8 for 12. It might be a bit tricky to find, you have to walk down a driveway on the corner of the block before you'll see it. It looks very run down, but the owners are very nice. They don't speak too much English but enough to make a transaction. Absolutely amazing ice cream 10/10.“

“So happy Nekter is here in my neighborhood! My favorite smoothie shop who uses completely fresh ingredients and non artificial sugars. I've ordered smoothies and also bowls from here and they are generous with the fruit content. Everything tastes amazing and healthy. Their online ordering system is also very easy if you want to do carry out/pickup without dealing with the register.“

“This place was amazing. Great food. Many drinks and different foods. Big menu, nice menu, and just amazing overallParking: Little parking lot on the side few spots. Came at night so wasn’t busyKid-friendliness: Many options and ice cream. Bit spicy but very delicious.“