Best Ice Cream in Carlsbad

18 restaurant menus in Carlsbad, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Gelatolove
Gelatolove
98/100 (605 ratings)
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Late Night
Ice Cream
Gelato
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Late Night
Cheap Eats
"We had a chocolate - cookie and cream cake for my husband birthday and it was amazing ! I asked the pastry maker to surprise us for the cake topping..."
Amelie Boyer
"Adorable Gelato and gift shop in Carlsbad Village Shops. We also continued our week long Macaron taste-testing adventure, and the ones sold here,..."
Michelle Gallegos
"This place is worth the trip! I’m not big on sweets but once I tried a sample, I was hooked! I got the Italian Dream mix. Great mix of..."
Lawrence Bailey
"Tastes as good as they present it! Great option if your looking for some quality ice cream near..."
Hunter Morton
"Gelato was delicious. Would have loved some other flavors that pop. Macaroons were delicious. Wasn’t a fan of the cookies tho. Very clean shop with..."
Renae Lerma
"Good gelato with lots of flavors. They do up to 3 flavors in a single scoop, which is fun. There is also lots of room to sit outside the restaurant..."
Brian DiGiorgio
"My first visit and to my palate of surprise-this is the best gelato that I have ever tasted. Creamy, best ingredients and definitely not overly..."
Cindy Piecukonis
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
97/100 (208 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Asian
Italian
American
American
Ice Cream
Fast food
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Worth waiting in line. An amazing selection. Super friendly staff. One scoop is plenty. Awesome to eat in a dish. One of us went with waffle cone and..."
Michel Gaboriault
"This establishment was EXACTLY how entry level jobs are to be. WORKED BY TEENS🤩🤩 The fellow that made these banana splits was AMAZING 🥰🥰..."
M Lynn
"Amazing ice cream parlor, they have so many different flavors of ice cream styles of cones and mouth watering shakes. The ice cream is a good balance..."
Rigo Acosta
"Wow, the price and the tasty are beautiful. I bought one banana spirit, one four scoops samples, and one waffle small ice cream only cost $20. But..."
Judith X
"Very yummy homemade ice cream with a very long long queue, worth to wait. they have variety of flavours. I ordered coffee chocolate chips and..."
Honey Aran
"Handel's ice cream is amazing!!! They have so many flavors and the prices are super fair! I try and visit at least once a week. Definitely a must..."
Carlos Quezada
"I highly recommend getting a flight of 4 scoops! I tried cherry, banana, strawberry cheesecake and butter pecan. All were amazing! $6.50..."
Sonia Hikes
Yogurt Shack
Yogurt Shack
93/100 (221 ratings)
Dessert
Healthy
Healthy
My Creation Using Cookie Monster Frozen Yogurt
Ice Cream
Healthy
"Delicious yogurt and fresh toppings always. Friendly, awesome staff and they charge by the cup size, not weight, so it's very affordable! Coupons are..."
Heather N. Heather
"This place is delicious and such a bargain. They charge by size, not by weight. So you know exactly what you will spend when you start filling your..."
Jon
"We absolutely love this shop. They charge by the cup, not by weight so you can get as much or as little as you want. The toppings are plentiful and..."
Christine Echevarria
"We love this yogurt shop because they charge by the cup which makes it a lot more reasonable than other places. Also the yogurt is good and the..."
Jennifer Hester
"Best yogurt shop ever!! The owner is SUPER nice, and you can get as much yogurt as you can fit in a cup for super cheap! You get charged by the size..."
OozingSkittles2 4U
"A wonderful spot for a cold treat. This is one of the best values for FroYo in San Diego County. Unlike all the other shops that charge by weight,..."
Matthew Jones
"I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is great and the quality of yogurt is fantastic. This place is definitely well taken care of and best of..."
Michael Schmitz
"Great place! Great service and higher end yogurt, you can taste the difference. We actually came here after going to another place down the street..."
N Jones
Swirlicious
Swirlicious
90/100 (290 ratings)
Dessert
Frozen Yogurt
Ice Cream
Sit down
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"A must have while in the neighborhood! New flavors every week and tasty toppings to always look forward..."
Jen Stoike
"We can not say enough good things about Swirlicios in Carlsbad. It is our favorite treat any time. The staff is always friendly and the place is..."
Robin C. Douglas
"Highly recommend cookies n cream and triple..."
Michelle Forbis
"Best frozen yogurt in..."
Sai Thongsondhi
"Yummy fro yo in the heart of Downtown Carlsbad! Nutritious, Delicious, it's Swirlicious! I got my yelp on! 20% off for checking in :) Ghirardelli..."
Susie Lo Chang
"One of our favorite local treats...always several new flavors each week, along with the tried and true standards so there is always something..."
Vera E Baker
"When in Carlsbad we always go to Swirlicious Yogurt. It is a cute little place located on State Street near all of the main restaurants. They offer a..."
J & L Nasseri
"Great place to get frozen yogurt!!! They change their menu selections weekly (and usually have at least one dairy-free option). Good toppings..."
Emily Adams
"You get five stars most importantly because your yogurt and toppings are good. BUT...there are many places with fine yogurts and toppings. You get..."
Jake Pieroni
"Nice little frozen yogurt shop in Carlsbad Village. Even though the store was busy when I walked in, the owner made sure to welcome me as i entered...."
Thomas Myroniak
"Best tasting frozen yogurt, great flavors and fresh / fun toppings. Store is always clean with the friendliest employees. We're there rain or..."
Joyce Watts
"Very good service and a nice place in general. The guy that helped me and my family was very cool and happily gave me suggestions when I asked what I..."
Cra Epr
"We've been going here since they opened a couple years ago. Great yogurt and good selection of toppings. Swirlicious is always good and never..."
Tim Sortor
"I loved the strawberry yogurt and they had actual fruit for topping. I added mango, strawberries, and blue berries. It was great, try it. Would go..."
Everyday Adrian
Sweet Cloud Creamery (carlsbad)
Sweet Cloud Creamery (carlsbad)
90/100 (67 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Sit down
Cheap Eats
"New ice cream shop at the Shoppes at Carlsbad. This place is awesome. They flash freeze their ice cream fresh with liquid nitrogen. The flavor and..."
Scoop School
"Amazing ice cream. Very rich, flavorful, fresh ice cream made by the excellent staff. Watching the staff prepare this cream is a lot of fun. The..."
Andre H
"Delicious ice cream! Great service, they make you feel very welcome , and they are very attentive, will come back for..."
jose dmz
"Literally the best ice cream I have ever had! So creamy and fresh. They have a variety of flavors that vary in sweetness level. They have vegan..."
Brenna Hughbanks
"I've never had ice cream made in front of me like this place does. And I don't mean made in front of me as in scooped out of a tub and mixed around..."
Trevor Arentz
"Very creamy! I've tried 5 flavors and they have all been amazing. The Almond Joy was complex, one bite walks you through many flavors hitting you..."
kitty gunn
"Highly recommend this place for nitrogen infused ice cream. The atmosphere is friendly and the design is very inviting! If you are looking for vegan..."
Todd Anderson
Vinaka's Cafe
Vinaka's Cafe
89/100 (631 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ham Egg and Cheese
Buttered Corn
Gelato
Mexican Mocha
Sandwiches
Breakfast Croissant or Bagel
Blended Chai Tea
Hot Café Late
Blended Vanilla Latte
Ham and Cheddar
Oreo Cheesecake
Iced Americano
Ice Cream
Banana Muffin
Iced coffee
cold brew
White Latte
Café
Café
American
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
89/100 (651 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Sit down
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"I love to stop here and relax at the tables near the fountain. I love anything caramel. Friendly staff and clean store. I would recommend to..."
Sandi Modrcin Hayes
"My favorite place to stop. I love the dole pineapple when they have..."
Monica L Aguirre
"Very friendly. Clean The frozen yogurt is yummy with many favors to choose from. It is always fun picking out the toppings too. The kids..."
Carol Proud Harvey
"They have good flavors, but tend to be on the sweeter side. My recent favorite favor is Banana Pudding Nilla. So good! And you can't go wrong with..."
Joon K
The Baked Bear
The Baked Bear
86/100 (443 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Café
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Not your run of the mill ice cream sandwich. Gourmet cookies gourmet ice cream and all the sprinkles chocolate and extras. Delicious with gourmet..."
Nedra Cooper
"Great treats and great music!!! Clean shop and always friendly staff...."
Monica Sigona Hartman
"Cookie sandwich was great! The cookies are soft & fresh, the ice cream is creamy & flavorful. Plus they are huge! Price is..."
Carrie Jenkins
"Not only was it adorable but the cookie ice cream sandwiches were amazing! Definitely my new favorite..."
Victoria Beck
"I loved it ! Happy I finally got to try it ! Was on my to do list ! It's wonderful and delicious ! I got the..."
Vanessa Huckaba
"What?!?! This place is pretty impressive. We'll add this place to our rotation. I like the tasty, large portions, simple ordering, and friendly..."
Anthony Usera Power of Chiropractic
"Neat little ice cream and cookie store. I had the $5 root beer float. Others in our foursome had single (extremely generous) scoops of various..."
Mark Burns
"Excellent and scrumptious. Had an amazing ice cream cookie sandwich, never thought that there would be a place like this here. Hope to come here..."
Roy Partida
"Great place to enjoy your guilty pleasure all in one spot! Ice Cream, Cookies, and Brownies!!! You can combine all three! They do have regular ice..."
Lawrence Bailey
"It was so good!! Definitely will be coming back. Their cookies are $1! Aside the yummy ice cream sandwiches of course..."
Denise
"The brownies here are amazing! Staff is very friendly and service is always..."
Wil Michael
"Great for a quick dessert! Friendly service and delicious treats for..."
Alanna Nettles
Linda's Frozen Yogurt
Linda's Frozen Yogurt
80/100 (280 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Salad
Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Love..love this place. Back in the 70's when they first opened I tried frozen yogurt for the first time. I ordered vanilla because I wasn't sure..."
Jennifer Hall-Gish
"Great yogurt and really nice people. My Australian Shepherd is a Frozen Yogurt snob and he says Linda's is two paws..."
Rudy Novotny
"If yogurts won't interest you, then try their sandwiches. Big portions, and excellent taste. Tay, Brenda, Danielle of the staff I know by name (and..."
Aaron Alvarez
"Super delicious sandwich shop! Under new ownership, so the online menu needs to be updated. But for $9.25, you get a loaded sandwich (meat, cheese,..."
Steve Schlaich
"Convenient mom and pop place for ice cream, yogurt, sandwiches, coffee etc. Price in yogurt better than kitty corner across in the shopping..."
Ropl
"Absolutely the best ladies working there! Thank you guys so much for going above and beyond. Ice cream - the best. Service - awesome. (Super sorry if..."
Daria Romanovna Sinrod
"Nice lunch spot near the Carslbad beaches. A friend invited me over one weekend. I loved the Thai curry rice soup more than the sandwich, but both..."
Jonathan Alvarado
"The Sandwich was outstanding better than the Surrounding area shops, staff friendly were visiting here from out of state. When we return we'll be..."
M Brown
"This is my go-to lunch spot. The sandwiches are amazing and Brenda is always so friendly. She is super upbeat and happy to see you, and I..."
Courtney Roberts
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
80/100 (674 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Sit down
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Mid-range
"Delicious and friendly staff extremely professional and..."
Wavey
"Baby boomers should get off reviews, there’s nothing wrong with this location. In fact, it’s my favorite ice cream shop on the 101. I love this..."
Andrew Coviello
"Haven't been to a colostomy in a long time. Very happy with this location. Coffee with chocolate shavings and..."
david stein
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt
88/100 (66 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
American
American
Hot Fudge
Coconut Ice Cream
Peach Cobbler
Frozen Yogurt
Cinnamon Roll Reaction
Cotton Candy with Sprinkles in a Waffle Cone
Peanut Butter Bonds
Chocolate Conduction and Tropical Turbine
Ice Cream
Oreo
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
El Jimador
El Jimador
79/100 (2466 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Tortillas
Ice Cream
Beef
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"An amazing find in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Located right in the heart of the city; it offers a very varied menu of Mexican Food. We were blown away by..."
Ruth Jones
"Saw the reviews on this restaurant and I must say it was good! Good service and good food! We will definitely be back. We tried the crispy tacos and..."
Fawn Silas
"Great food and ambience. Quick service! The tacos Al pastor were phenomenal. Drinks were okayyy but food was..."
R R
"The food was ok. We had a chicken, shrimp and beef plate that was Good. I just had caldo and I enjoyed it. I tried their menudo and while the taste..."
ladybug80
"My husband had the el pastor for lunch, and it was surprisingly delicious! Serving sizes were huge! Price was amazing. For 4 people the tab was under..."
Dee Dee
"Flavorful, quick, and inexpensive meal. Next time you're in Carlsbad, definitely check this place..."
Nate Osborne
Yellowbrix Restaurant
Yellowbrix Restaurant
79/100 (3953 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Southwestern
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Cuban
Healthy
Vegan Options
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Beef
Gelato
Tapas
Creme Brulee
Fish Taco
Cuban Sandwich
Tacos
Pasta
Meatloaf
Cakes
Salad
Pesto
Chili
Fish
Crab
Pork
Burrito
Scallops
Sandwiches
Tortillas
Nachos
Calamari
Cheeseburger
Alfredo
Calamares
Burger
Tiramisu
Salmon
Crème Brulée
Hamburgers
Sit down
Healthy
Cuban
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Cute little spot! The outdoor area had Anthony singing great tunes all evening. Great atmosphere! The kitchen was going through a transition. The..."
Melissa Smith
"The food and service at this place was so amazing. I got the Cobb and had the best salad I have ever had! The dressing was to die for. My kids got..."
shannan rael
"Great service and great food. Well prepared with good portions. I had the salmon and shrimp scampi. They also have a very comprehensive list of wines..."
Garrett Miller
"The food was ok, very bland and tasteless. For some reason, the town of Carlsbad hates salt, pepper, and seasonings on it's food. The food came in..."
Julius Jacob
"There was no disappointment in the experience we had here at Yellow Brix. We came in the middle of the afternoon, so there was barely a crowd. The..."
Alex Yanez
"A delicious jewel in Carlsbad, NM. We tried a local (NM) wine and had a fantastic dinner. We ordered the calamari, fetticini alfredo, and chicken..."
Jenifer Fosnaugh
"Tried this place for dinner when stopped during a road trip, and didn’t regret it! I got a poached pear salad with salmon on top, and it was very..."
Mac Mac
"Great little restaurant. I had a local Stash IPA, Chips with Salsa and Queso, and Brix Meatloaf with sauted veggies and Penne on the side. ..."
Ranger Nic
20|twenty
20|twenty
79/100 (737 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Seafood
International
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Shrimp
Ribs
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Pasta
Salad
Ice Cream
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Burger
Salmon
Hamburgers
Sit down
American
International
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"The restaurant is offering a Petal To Plate menu in April, along with the regular menu. Start with@Bruce K. AKA Salt Of The Earth Projects..."
Jill Weinlein
"Sean at the bar was absolutely fantastic. Delicious drinks and outstanding service. We only had the chips with onion dip for bar food but it was..."
Brittany Kimsey
"Recently, I was invited to Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad, located in the Sheraton Resort & Spa. I rarely go all the way up to Carlsbad, but..."
Jinxi Eats
"Had one of the best filet mignon steaks ever. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was quiet and elegant when we visited in..."
DRx. Wes
"Great service & food the first night. waiter the second night was poor &..."
Walt C
"Flavorful food. Slow service on Friday evening... Water not refilled, finished plates not removed, slow to get check...."
DebD
"Great food. Excellent service. Just one caveat - check your bill closely, they tend to overcharge for items. Keep the menu handy to compare what you..."
CascadeFalls
"...our favorites from last week included the above mentioned Roast Chicken Taco, the Korean Beef BBQ with Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint, as well as..."
Kim Kelly - Liv Life
"Recently I was invited to go all the way up to Carlsbad land to check out a place called Twenty/20. It’s right next door to Legoland. When you pull..."
Mary Desjean
Luxe Buffet
Luxe Buffet
78/100 (2401 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Sushi
Vegan Options
Seafood
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Salad
Crab
Crab Legs
Ice Cream
Gelato
Asian
Seafood
Sushi
Chinese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
75/100 (649 ratings)
Dessert
Cafe
Ice Cream
"Been here multiple times, usually there is more than one staff but today there was only one staff member working at the time. Normally probably not a..."
Peter
"The always delicious Cold Stone! One of the last ice cream places in a sea of frozen yogurt. Last time I dropped my cone while paying and she was..."
Hunter Lyon
"7E2-803: They are known for great ice creams and it was true. We shared a large strawberry blonde per my granddaughter's..."
Asif Hameed
Kaleidoscoops
Kaleidoscoops
74/100 (1203 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Lunch
Cheeseburger
Burger
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We were visiting from out of state and decided to stop by for a treat for the family. Based on some of the reviews we were slightly weary, but gave..."
Brandy Krauland
"The small cheese burger basket is BIG and delicious! Hand scooped ice cream was uummy. Fast, friendly service. This is a popular place but they get..."
Andie Morgan
"Local spot that has a great breakfast burrito. They serve typical burger/shake shop food with specials. They have a solid ice cream selection as..."
C.C. Rabb
"I loved the ice cream here. I'm visiting from NC, and this is a cute ace to go on a hot day to cool off. I like how the staff works here and even put..."
Evan
"Lots of hard scoop ice cream flavor choices, fast service, indoor and outdoor seating. We stopped for ice cream only and the kids liked..."
Kathryn Friedlund
"Ice cream was very yummy. I got a brownie sundae and fries. The food was very good, staff was friendly, and they got our order out quick. The only..."
Rylan Andersson
Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant
73/100 (1733 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Cheesecake
Lasagne
Baked Ziti
Cannelloni
Saltimbocca
Ice Cream
Pesto
Sandwiches
Noodle
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was my first experience at this restaurant. I will start by saying it was one of the most pleasurable dining experiences that I have had. There..."
Warren Martin
"Great food, drinks are wonderful! Great place to have a nice lunch/ dinner..."
Lucy Claudette
"This place is amazing, love the food and the service everything was great!!! 👍🏻 10..."
Terry Malfavon
"We had a great time. We were looking for a kid-friendly restaurant for my husband's and we're glad we tried it. There are fun pictures and statues..."
Ka Rm Yk
"Great service, great food and a lot of it.... you won't leave hungry thats for..."
Michael Bradbury
"Love the restaurant. Hadn't visited this Buca before, but fell in love with the shopping center as well. All made a great birthday for..."
Monica McFee
"The food was great and service was prompt. This was our second time here (at this location) and we'll be coming back..."
Artemio Rodriguez
"If your eating at this place it's (hopefully) because you like or love Italian food. My family (which when we get together, there's usually over 12..."
C Covarrubias
"Come here often and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. Went last night with a large group celebrating a friends birthday and the server was..."
Infinity Plays
"Decent quality food for the price. The server was very pleasant, but a bit overwhelmed. we definitely enjoyed our..."
Joe Zionkowski
"Great spicy 🍤 🦐..."
Daniel Parker