Afters Ice Cream

delicious, we love this place, one thing. Why is it so warm indoors? Outside was much colder, and we are in California lol. The ice cream was melting as soon as it was scooped, you can see it dripping while we are paying. We asked for a lid and they had to soak up the melted ice cream

I stumbled across this place without really wanting dessert but the marquee caught my attention. After's doesn't have a large selection of flavors but it does differentiate itself by offering milkshakes that are made using the same ice cream flavors they serve in cones or single scoops. I ordered a milkshake and was not disappointed with what I received.

After entering the strip mall from main road it’s beside the staircase at the corner. After seeing the reviews went there and tried milk bun they didn’t warm it up and it just taste like donut no difference not much sweetness I don’t like it not going to prefer it again . Only one person is there to assist we can try the samples I tried 5 flavours he is patiently assisted me . I don’t like the concept of giving the milk-bun ice cream in the paper bag as after ice cream melts we can’t eat it properly so I feel they should have provided that also in the cup itself. He didn’t let me inside and didn’t offer the spoons 🥄 , paper napkins. I ordered ube brownie with mochi and cinnamon toast only one topping is free each extra topping going to be delivered at cost of 0.75$

Super great ice cream place! One of my favorites, I love that they have a lot of unique flavors (ube is my favorite). It’s usually pretty busy, so be aware that there will be a bit of a wait; but the wait is definitely worth it. They are a tad pricey, but the quality is unmatched so it’s honestly worth the few more bucks for a scoop!

Lowkey irritated cause I asked for a Thai tea ice cream with 2 scoops of gummy bears and then she she asked me if I wanted two scoops of ice cream I’m like sure and she didn’t put any gummy bears likeeee be fr ice cream is good tho

A bit pricey but there are some fun flavors here. We got the peppermint bark ice cream in a waffle cone and a coffee milkshake. The waffle cone was pretty tasteless but everything else was great!

The best ice cream I have had by far, the milk buns are amazing and fresh and hot. The afters flakes are delicious and a great topping to any ice cream. Many different unique options and at this location you can use cash app to pay😉. Friendly employee and very clean.

The sticky bun ice cream sandwiches are really good. The ice cream is very simple but done very well. The classic vanilla is amazingly creamy, very rich and perfectly sweet. The Jasmine tea ice cream is incredible. The sticky bun sandwich is the star of the show. The sticky bun is nice and warm with the contrast of the cold ice cream is a beautiful marriage. It Doesn't really matter what flavored of ice cream is inside this sandwich, you will enjoy it. They also top your ice cream with several toppings of your choice including cinnamon toast crunch. Get them. Good icecream shop... Would like to see a shake on the menu but other than that nothing to complain about.

Price-wise, Afters is...okay. It's a little pricey (as another reviewer has pointed out, the toppings aren't very special), but after the donut and ice cream combo I didn't really want any more, so I can't say I wasn't satisfied. Their ice cream is pretty good, though I would preferentially avoid some of the ones with a ton of dye. Not really a problem unique to Afters, since that kind of gimmick is increasingly popular. It's still creamy and rich, anyhow. As for the donut (they call it a bun, but...), ordering it with ice cream makes a huge mess. It's delicious, but seriously, I don't see how anyone eats this cleanly. After a minute the ice cream starts to melt and slides out of the paper. They should really give you a bowl or something to put under it... There's no way this monstrosity is portable. If you see someone walking around with this thing, you should probably just run.

The sweetest people serving the sweetest treats!" This place is hands-down my favorite ice cream stop. Not only is the ice cream absolutely delicious -- creamy, flavorful, and loaded with fun, unique mix-ins -- but the staff makes it even better. They're always so kind, upbeat, and patient, especially with kids (and indecisive adults like me). You can tell they love what they do, and it shows. Whether you're going for a classic scoop or trying something new, they're happy to offer samples and help you find your perfect flavor. The shop is clean, bright, and always smells like heaven. If you're looking for a go-to treat spot with good vibes and great service, this is it. I'll keep coming back again and again!

We were visiting from out of town and we stumbled on this cute plaza that had so many good things to try! I got a small ice cream from Afters to try, but now seeing all these reviews about ice cream in a donut-- I wish I ordered that! It was a little pricey, ice cream was pretty good, and I loved the concept & design of the store! The staff were friendly as well. Don't be like me & look at the reviews to try the ice cream stuffed donut!

Francesca was super helpful and very nice! We had a great experience at the AFTERS here in University Village. The ice cream is top notch and I loooove their limited time matcha berry crunch!!! Super yummy I had to get a pint as well as the jasmine milk tea. Because the shop wasn't busy and just opened Frances's was able to make a special request and create a waffle taco for us. We appreciate it and loved it so much!!! Thank you!

Had to come with daughter to get her favorite butter cookie ice cream topped with Afters flakes... Busy night on this Veterans Day ... mostly all young couples and college students who some even in their pajamas. I think hubby and I are the only older older older adults in the 70's who are here purchasing ice cream in a cold night lol !!!! Well hubby enjoyed his Saigon Coffee flavor ice cream and I loved my Butter Cookie topped with the crunchy salted flakes!!!

Place nice and clean. Staff too busy attending to customers. Did not hear any welcome greetings coming in. but I guess in general they don't greet people at all. Loved my Saigon coffee ice cream. Was able to try sweetheart's butter cookie and is equally as good and enjoyable. Price reasonable. Good spot to hangout for dessert. Been here before and enjoys each time.

Service is really amazing I'm just not a fan of the flavors. The concept is great, donuts and ice cream. Just not my cup of tea.

This place is always soooo wonderful. Their milky buns are my favorite (it's basically a donut ice cream sandwich) and the people are always so kind and happy to answer any questions we might have. They also let you sample some of the flavors, which is great because they have really unique flavors. I love anything sweet and sugary so the milk and cookies is one of my top ice cream flavors!! Also, the vibes are always so chill! You can go in and hang out with friends and even buy some of their cool merch!

Afters is perfect for a late night snack, but it is a little more on the expensive side. The workers are always really friendly & the atmosphere of the store is very cool. I use to always go here at night just for the ambiance. I would highly recommend going for your next Yap session with your friends :D

Visited today 1/18 9pm. Super friendly staff and even though there was a line it went pretty quick. First time at an Afters and they were kind and weren't annoyed that we asked for 3 different samples. The girl that rung us up was super nice. We will definitely be back!

Their service is terrible. I bought a waffle bowl 9.70 last night and today I went to buy the same one two scoops with two toppings asked for 11.70! I don't care what they ordered last night ,I only know that what I ordered was the same as yesterday. Asking for money randomly

I've only been to Afters once so far, but it might be some of the best ice cream I've ever had! - The "On Cloud BT21" ice cream (BT21 collab) was so good, I usually don't care for mixed berry desserts but the berry flavor was really nice and went pretty well with the cake and other toppings! The ice cream was so nice and smooth as well! I'm definitely trying this place again. Service: The worker was kind and helpful when I had questions. Ambiance: Nice store with plenty of seating and clearly labeled items. It's a big bonus that this place is open so late, as it can be hard to find dessert places that don't close early! I'll definitely be back to try other flavors.

Delicious!!! They don't have your traditional flavors but the options they do have (we got vanilla and Dubai Chocolate) were really good. They offer pint sise options, shakes, and ice cream cake too. There's seating outside and plenty of parking.

Afters ice cream is definitely worth the hype! there are so many unique flavors i would definitely recommend the dark matter brownie if you're a chocolate lover. the cereal one is a bit plainer but the texture with the slight taste of corn flakes is just perfection, i could eat pints upon pints. the ube brownie was also really good even though i don't really seek ube. the thai tea is also really good surprisingly!! all these flavors are executed really well i can tell a lot of testing was done as they are all perfectly sweet (dark matter is kind of almost too sweet though) i can say afters is worth the hype! the pricing is a bit unjustifiable at 10 dollars a pint but sometimes it's worth the splurge!

Small shop with a few tables. Friendly staff. Lots of different flavor options outside of the traditional flavors. Can sample all the flavors! Kids loved the Cookie Monster and the Dark Matter Brownie Batter. Jasmine Milk Tea was an adult favorite.

Great spot for some late night ice cream. Chocolate brownie flavor was very rich and decadent. A little pricey, but it's high quality.

Def a fav amongst my friends So many unique flavor options and each one of them are so good My fav late night treat rec is a milky bun Workers are v sweet and willing to help and shop is v chill nice vibes

There was this worker who was a white girl with messed up eyelashes. She was super rude and just looked like she did not want to be there. When I got there, the flavors were not even shown until she came out the back after a minute or 2. Did not say anything to me and just stared and waddled around waiting for me to say something. When asked for toppings, she rolled her eyes and said "anything else" with an attitude filled tone. Worst experience after a long hot day. Will never come back to this spot. Ice cream flavors are nice though!

Great late night spot to grab a sweet treat. Popped in here after grabbing dinner nearby. Staff were great about offering samples/tastes of new-to-us flavors - the ube brownie was especially good. Ended up sharing a small of the Triple C (choc chips, choc fudge, caramel in vanilla base) since I'm typically only down for a bite or two of dessert. Location was clean, parking was fairly easy to find on a weeknight, outdoor seating is appreciated. The location is currently cashless. They also offer ice cream donut sandwiches, if over the top desserts are your thing.

wow wow WOW!! their jasmine milk tea (purple) and thai milk tea ice creams are out of this WORLD! they are so incredibly creamy, and the flavor of the tea has so much depth and richness. (note: the purple ice cream is NOT ube/taro). 100% will be coming back when i visit Riverside. they sell pints of their ice cream, ice cream bars, milkshakes, and merch!

The ice cream is top tier, the staff is not so much. It was our first time (not just here but to any Afters branch) and they were super busy so maybe that's why the girl that helped us was really grouchy, but I have a feeling that might just be her everyday college student employee vibe. I ordered the cookie butter ice cream in a waffle cone and he got a milky bun with milk and cereal ice cream and Afters flakes. Both were really tasty; good quality products.

My favorite ice cream place in in California. All the flavors are awesome. The coffee and the cookie monster is my favorite. They also have Dubai choclate which was a little expensive but tasted great.

Afters has lots of fun unique flavors! It's my favorite ice cream shop to go to and I always get the milk and cereal. I love how the ice cream is buttery and creamy and literally tastes like the milk after you've finished the cereal. The milk ice cream itself with the crispy after flakes on top make it amazing. I love that there's salt in the after flakes and it gives it the perfect touch. The customer service is also very great! She was alone and there was a line of people, but she handled it good and was very nice despite it getting a bit overwhelming. I love Afters and whenever I'm nearby one, I have to have the milk and cereal. I even got a pint to take home today! Definitely try this place if you love ice cream!

Worker seemed annoyed when we were deciding which flavors we wanted and served melted ice cream

How can you complain about ice cream. We love the mochi!!!!! Love all the flavor they have had!! Also the dark matter is the worst enemy since it's all black and leaves your tongue blue and it stains. You see it when you do number 2. They do add a lot of food coloring in that one. Makes your teeth green. Cookie butter is the ultimate winner !!!! I recommend to anyone who wants to impress a girl !

An after dinner treat for my daughter after graduating from High School. She wanted the group to go to Afters for a little ice cream. She loves the glazed donut with icecream in the middle. The ice cream flavors are good as well different. I'm old fashion so I just got a couple of scoops in a cup. The shop was crowded but the staff handled the rush very well. We waited about 10 minutes. They have an outdoor seating area if you are inclined to eat here. We all got ours to go, but not before getting off a few pics. Nice ice cream shop if you're in the Riverside area.

Probably some of the best ice cream I've ever had. I had the salted O's which sounded odd but it was perfectly salty and sweet. My wife got a vegan ice cream that also had similar flavors and was very surprising to see such a good creamy flavor despite being plant based. I'm lucky I live further away or I would have horrible uncontrolled diabetes and likely die in this ice cream shop

Parking: 5/5 There was plenty of parking in a shared plaza lot. Service: 5/5 The line went quickly! I was helped by a girl who was very nice. I asked about the jasmine milk tea because I love that flavor and didn't see it & she let me know that it was turned into a different flavor of icecream with boba balls added. She said i could take a prepackaged pint of only jasmine milk tea if I wanted it, but I live too far to take it home. Ice cream: 5/5 I chose milk and cereal with captain crunch! So yummy! My partner ordered vanilla with sprinkles and oreos & was happy with theirs too. I would return to this location if I'm ever in the area again!

Always crowded college crowd worth it for the unique flavors. Even if the line as long it goes by fast.

Need Improvement on customer service. Cashier was extremely rude, not only did she give unnecessary facial gestures, but she pushed the ice cream toward my friend and I. I have never felt so discriminated before. She didn't even speak to us. we weren't even holding our ice cream when she simply walked away from us leaving us guessing. If she had a bad day that's not on us. Please do better next time. I wish I could give zero stars.

I've been coming here for Years! This place is awesome and the staff is always friendly. Since this place is open pretty late, we always have a place to go get dessert no matter how late. The kitchen looks clean and the interior is simple and comfy. They offer alot of different flavors, alot of different toppings, and different ways of serving. Milky buns are the best! They are nice and warm as soon as you get it, a bit sticky but tasty and the right amount of sweetness. The combo of that bun with the scoop of fresh ice cream with your choice of topping is addictive!

i love the ice cream here its worth the price its always so creamy and flavourfull not like baskin robbins.

Obsessed with the cereal milk ice cream! I'll come here after a long day at work and get a pint to go and go home and eat straight out of the pint for dinner... such bad habit but so much happiness after a bad day at work!

Great ice cream. The names are cool. The staff is very friendly. The ice cream is definitely worth the price. They even sell ice cream for dogs.

That cookie butter ice cream was top tier! 10/10 recommend! I will definitely come back when I'm in Riverside!

The ice cream is so expensive there!I just got one scoop about 8 dollars and the portion was too small. It doesn't worth it!

Ice cream flavors are creative. The toppings are a good variety I think the staff could've helped given us ideas or encouraged us to try new flavors. Since we expressed it was our first time. Otherwise it was good

I used to enjoy taking my kids to this place, but the service has been bad for the past few years. A few employees have bad attitudes, which has been disappointing. I don't live close by, so on our last visit, when I took my kids, they refused to take cash and threw the ice cream away right in front of us. I understand that some businesses don't accept cash anymore, but they're losing customers by siding with credit only. What used to be one of my favorite places to enjoy ice cream and relax has now been tainted by poor service and their refusal to accept cash. It's a shame because they're losing out on loyal customers by going this route.

I got a floating, it's nice. Outside seats are available. Employees are friendly. Parking is free.

Thai tea tasted just like the drink! I also got Vietnamese coffee - string espresso taste that is more coffee than sweet. Excellent service - the staffer patiently provided tastes. Shop doesn't have much seating inside but is located within mall that has some outdoor seating.

i went today and ordered the cookie monster ice cream. i normally love afters but today was AWFUL!! i got some kinda food poisoning from their ice cream today. not fun!

Had to get our favorites: cookie monster and milk & cereal. The pint is cheaper if you get the prepackaged vs hand scooped. Any idea what's the difference? My husband says the hand scooped is fresher but I thought it was the same...

Ube brownie and salted oreo are very good. Staff were also nice even tho we went 5 minutes before closing lol. We will frequent.

Manager on duty this evening was so aggressive for no reason. She held my ice cream pretty low over the trash can so "gummy bears didn't fall," and when I asked her if she could remake it because I was afraid to eat it after it being so close to the trash she got pissed. Then when I tried to quietly tell her I have anxiety about it she just said "this is a one time thing since you can't help that you have anxiety" loudly for everyone in line to hear. Gonna lay in bed and cry now

Such a disappointing experience... My husband & I came to enjoy a nice little sweet treat and unfortunately faced some really terrible customer service. The young woman working this evening was extremely unpleasant. One of the worst customer service experiences. We felt so bad for the gentleman working along side her, he was very polite. But his coworker had the worst attitude & every single customer could feel the tension. No napkins and no clean spoons for customer either. Sucked having to ask her for anything, she was incredibly bothered. Seems like this location has a history based on other reviews...

This location is amazing! The staff is extremely friendly and patient when allowing you to sample different flavors. My husband and I enjoy the "Cookie Butter" flavor. We will always continue to come to this location when we are craving some delicious ice cream.

Some cookies n cream with extra oreos. Hits the sweet spot, always. They need pistachio ice cream!

Wow! This ice cream is the best I've ever had! It comes with your toppings on the side. The flavor of the ice cream is amazing! My husband had vanilla and I had cookie batter sundaes! What a treat!!

Cookie Monster! Actually, Mint Cookie Monster is our favorite. Interestingly, I've never tried other flavors here or even the donut sammie. Stuck in a holding pattern. This particular location is quite popular, Afters appears to target universities for new stores and the proximity to UCR and the movie theater is like shooting fish in a barrel. They simply can't lose! I guess my only gripe is when two girls not only blatantly cut in line but hold up the operation by asking how many samples is the limit. True story. Nevertheless, we beat the rush by a half-minute as an excitable horde of kids came running up. Clearly ice cream still makes people scream.