The love of ice cream runs deep in a lot of people. It reminds us of our childhood, satisfies our sweet tooth, and makes any day feel like a celebration. From hand-scooped frozen custard to frozen yogurt to malts and shakes, there is no shortage of creamy, frozen dessert spots in Southern California. But where is the best soft serve in Southern California, you ask? We did some digging and here are a few places you should definitely try.
- Swirls Soft Serve - Upland, CA
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A variety of flavors, silky texture, generous portions, and a ton of fun toppings make Swirls Soft Serve in Upland a local favorite.
SueAnn Challita/Google Local 1217 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, USA
- Break The Ice - Riverside, CA
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Break The Ice receives rave reviews from locals for its creamy soft-serve ice cream swirled in traditional Japanese fish-shaped Taiyaki. Soft serve flavors like Ube, Horchata, Matcha, Pineapple, Pure Milk, and Cookie Butter - not to mention daily swirled combinations and delicious fillings - set this place apart.
Alex/Google Local 5225 Canyon Crest Dr ste 90, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
- Nobibi - Chino Hills, CA
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Nobibi takes soft serve to a whole new level, starting with creamy ice cream in flavors ranging from strawberry and vanilla to Earl Grey and black sesame, then going over the top with “egg puff” bubble waffles, black waffle cones, edible gold, popcorn, popping candy, and more. Soft serve at Nobibi is anything but boring.
Cinthia/Google Local 3233 Grand Ave, Chino Hills, CA 91709, USA
- Magpies Softserve - Tarzana, CA
Magpies Softserve/Google Local
Yuzu Honey, Corn almond, pandan, chocolate stout, Cortadito, and other world-inspired flavors are the heart and soul of Magpies Softserve, which was started by a husband and wife team who dreamed of a soft serve dessert shop with all “from scratch” recipes and house-made toppings. They wanted to create flavors that reminded them of their childhoods and represent their life experiences.
Magpies Softserve/Google Local 18971 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356, USA
- L’Moon Creamery - Upland, CA
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L’Moon Creamery is not your average ice cream shop. With a focus on brewing the highest quality tea, L’Moon features a unique take on traditional Thai tea - soft serve Thai tea ice cream with boba.
Lyn Maples/Google Local 977 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, USA
- Delight Ice Cream and Drinks - Garden Grove, CA
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At Delight, the name really does say it all. Locals absolutely adore this place, some calling it the best soft serve spot in Orange County. Delightfully eclectic flavors like durian and taro, fresh toppings, Taiyaki waffles, and delectable sundaes keep people coming back for more.
Liz Navarro/Google Local 9757 Garden Grove Blvd #1, Garden Grove, CA 92844, USA
- North Park Creamery - San Diego, CA
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In their own words, the founders of North Park Creamery “love soft serve ice cream, coffee, and sustainability.” Choose from organic soft serve flavors like Bananas Foster, Churro, and German Chocolate Cake, or vegan coconut, cherry, and pineapple whip. You can have your soft serve cone dipped in one of nine homemade dips, including Ghirardelli white chocolate, Birthday Cake Confetti, Vegan chocolate, Sea Salt and Caramel, and more.
North Park Creamery/Facebook 3041 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
A really good soft serve makes us happy. Are you an ice cream lover? Where is your absolute favorite place for soft serve? Please share with us in the comments! Also, check out a few more places to satisfy your love of sweets in SoCal.
Scott Bliss/Google Local
SueAnn Challita/Google Local
1217 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, USA
Alex/Google Local
5225 Canyon Crest Dr ste 90, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
STEVEN B/Google Local
Cinthia/Google Local
3233 Grand Ave, Chino Hills, CA 91709, USA
Magpies Softserve/Google Local
18971 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356, USA
JC Lam/Google Local
Lyn Maples/Google Local
977 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, USA
Mony Chim/Google Local
Liz Navarro/Google Local
9757 Garden Grove Blvd #1, Garden Grove, CA 92844, USA
Tommy Price/Google Local
North Park Creamery/Facebook
3041 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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