Sweet, creamy and cold! It's always a good idea to eat something frozen and sweet. Here are some must-try places to get your sweet on in Orange County.
1650 S Harbor Blvd Ste B, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (714) 400-2071
1623 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821 | (714) 256-4640
3972 Barranca Parkway #D, Irvine, CA 92606 | (949) 777-6627
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Serving ice cream the liquid nitrogen way is the right way! The rapid freezing process provides decadently rich, creamy frozen delights to satisfy both healthy options and indulgent ones. Forget the frozen stiff ice cream that has been sitting in the freezer for much too long because at Creamistry, we serve ice cream the fresh way. Our Creamologists specialize in using liquid nitrogen to prepare customized, handcrafted ice cream right before your eyes! We take pride in using high quality, premium ingredients including all natural and organic ingredients with over 40 flavors and 50 mix-ins/toppings.
Laguna Beach, CA – Peppertree Lane
448 South Coast Hwy, Ste A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | (949) 464-9255
Newport Beach, CA – Fashion Island Atrium
401 Newport Center Drive, Ste A102, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | (949) 718-9800
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Found on most every Italian street corner, the gelateria (gelato shop) is a place to gather, relax, and unwind. It’s a place to connect with family and friends and savor a bit of the sweet life. In 1999, after sampling a broad (and I mean broad) array of gelato on offer throughout various alcoves of the Boot, Gelato Paradiso began with the simple desire to bring the quintessential experience of the Italian gelateria to our friends and family in California. Next came what can only be described as an importing frenzy. In setting up shop, our recipes, our ingredients, our methods, our training, our marble counters and tiles, our artwork, our cups and spoons, our display cases – EVERYTHING came from Italy. Thus, the ideal of the authentic Italian gelateria made its way to the West Coast.
24001 Via Fabricante Unit 1004
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 215-3100
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Monday & Tuesday 11am – 9pm
Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm – 8pm
The tastiest and freshest flavors. Much better than any other places in town, guaranteed. Our latest: Dole Pineapple, Kiwi-Strawberry and Horchata. Try 18 flavors and more.
440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 | (714) 520-0445
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | (714) 374-0778
3640 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 | (714) 979-8815
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What Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream has to say: Since 1972, Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream has been a local favorite for generations of Orange County residents. All of our ice cream is made fresh, in the original Santa Ana location, using only the richest cream from local dairies. We never whip air into our ice cream to fluff up the volume. So, all you get is dense, creamy ice cream that you can really sink your teeth into! In addition to classic favorites, like Butter Pecan and Cookies & Cream, the Hans’ team continues to create new flavors, like Coffee OREO® and Nutella® Krunch. Try them in a shake or sundae or just enjoy them on a cone. We also serve up handmade Drumsticks, Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Munchies as well as hand-dipped, frozen bananas. Tell us what you like or dislike about our products or service, and we’ll continue to refine both. Our first batch of Salted Caramel ice cream was too salty. The next…not salty enough. Now? Now, we’ve got it just right. Try a taste for yourself.
2201 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 703-2100
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Sunday - Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - 12am
What started as lemon ice, (now known as Water Ice) has been perfected in over fifty flavors. This Authentic Philly Style Water Ice homemade here at Joe’s with fresh fruits. Soft Serve Ice Cream is shipped from Pennsylvania where it’s cooked at ultra high temperatures, (UHT) to give it a noticeably creamier, sweeter taste. This process is more expensive and only used by a handful of dairies found back east.
25567 Jeronimo Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 307-4817
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Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Finely shaved ice topped with delicious syrups made daily with quality ingredients like fresh fruits, natural juices, and premium teas and coffees. With over 30 flavors to choose from and the option to have it “stuffed” with soft serve vanilla ice cream, this dessert is truly unique and refreshing!
944 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-0003
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Sunday -Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday & Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sprinkles takes on another beloved American classic with new Sprinkles Ice Cream. Handcrafted using organic California dairy and carefully selected ingredients, Sprinkles is slow churned to incorporate less air resulting in a densely creamy and intensely flavorful ice cream experience. Scooped into crisp red velvet waffle cones, pressed between fluffy cupcake tops or piled high into sundaes loaded with housemade sauces and toppings, Sprinkles Ice Cream is a back to basics creamery with a Sprinkles twist!
116 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 532-6317
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Monday - Sunday 7am - 9pm
Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain has been premier drug store and soda fountain shop for over 100 years! Located in Old Town Orange, this establishment has been around since 1899. Come in to this 1950’s diner and enjoy all the great burgers, steaks, shakes, malts, and ice cream floats your heart desires.
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