Curbside Creamery

Great vegan selection of ice cream and soft serve. Sampled multiple flavors and they were honestly all equally delicious and creamy. The alleyway is a great spot to hang out with a cone on a sunny day. 🍦

In my opinion, Curbside makes the best ice cream in the East Bay. A wide selection of both dairy and cashew-based vegan options. Rotating soft serve - always one flavor each of dairy & vegan. Chocolate waffle cone is super dank. Fill it with cookies and cream. Embrace the child within. Enjoy your life.

Great flavors, reasonable prices, and quick & friendly service. My non-vegan friends gave it a thumbs up. Give them a try!

wasn’t sure about vegan ice cream at first, and half their flavors are vegan, but the young coconut is seriously amazing. If you’re not into vegan, try the earl grey tea flavor. It’s nice and light, super refreshing, but still has enough flavor to really enjoy every bite :)

There isn't a bad item you could order at Curbside. The fresh waffle cones really take me for a spin, they alone can be eaten and loved without anything extra! But fortunate for us, we also get tasty, rotating soft serve flavors to fill them with. Also, the variety of vegan ice creams is excellent for my wife. The ice cream sandwiches are awesome. Just such a great little walk up ice cream spot, a necessity when in the neighborhood for dinner.

Four ice cream days in a row here in Oakland. This was my favorite. The cookies and cream were great (my fav flav) and the chocolate waffle cone was amazing. Frankly, the young lady who served us wasn’t very warm or fun to sample with…but the lady in bibs felt like the owner and was super friendly and helpful. Will absolutely got back. Moving here next month and my wife will see my location bubble nearby too many times!

I never thought I’d get anything other than chocolate ice cream at a shop but this place’s “banana walnut” flavor was so spectacular that Chocolate paled in comparison. “Rocky road” was pretty good too. I wish they would they would improve dark chocolate. It tasted kinda off.

Love this place! It's our go to ice cream spot with something for everyone. They make the waffle cones on site, which is fun. Half the ice creams are vegan, the other half traditional, all of them are delicious. The soft serve is a must try too. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been.

The best in oakland. SO SO SO SO SO SO GOOOOOOD the chocolate dairy free is amazing. (and i dont like dairy free stuff, but i stole it from my daughter). you never tried that place ? you dont know what paradise is.

Delicious! My bestfriend been trying to get me to come to this place for so long, and I finally said yes LOL. It was around 9 pm so the line wasn't too bad. Parking is street parking. There were tables in front of the entrance for people to sit, chat, and enjoy their ice cream! I am incredibly grateful for all the vegan options, as I am (sooooo) lactose intolerant. You were able to sample flavors, but I went with my gut and chose lemon cream (v). It was so yummy! I love a heavy lemon flavor and it was just that. 10/10 My bestfriend got a bourbon whiskey vanilla (I didn't try it bc no dairy for me lol!) she ranked it a 10/10. I will be coming back to try more flavors! Love it!

It's almost fair to say I come here for their handmade Chocolate Waffle Cone... but, of course I love their ice cream too! Their Vanilla Bourbon ice cream is truly a perfect blend of the whiskey notes and rich vanilla bean. Unless I love both the available soft serve flavors (they always have one that is intriguing) this is one of the rare places I almost always order my usual! A neighborhood staple that is open late.

We were pleased with this place and its offerings, especially the vegan, non-dairy options! I would say the flavors taste very strongly of their bases, coconut, cashew, etc. We chose a salted caramel soft serve with a cashew base and it was delicious. I think the cashew provides a bit of a grimier texture. This was definitely more salty/savory than sweet. I think those expecting in soft serve may find that the texture is soft serve but with a little something extra. There are also only two soft serve flavors, one of them being non-dairy, so our decision-making was quick.

Great service, fun staff. Stopped by after ramen for a late evening sweet treat. Went with a waffle cone, Thai tea and Coffee scoop. Sometimes vegan scoops lack the creamy element but these were both good. Thai Tea was 9/10, Coffee 7/10. Funny enough my nephew's cone was cracked while filling so the gentlemen added a second cone, then I was like I'd the same and he hooked it up.

I don't know who needs to hear it, but this is the best ice cream and the bay area hands down. Every time I come here I get the cherry almond ice cream and every single time. It is so delicious and creamy and rich with almond flavor with cherry tartness to even it out. Waffle cone was crisp and fresh. The ice cream server was so nice and let me try some of the flavors before ordering in which I found a new favorite flavor.. coconut! which is vegan. It is great to see they have so many vegan options! Soft serve is great as well. I love the Thai tea Flavor. It is a small shop with only outdoor seating and there is usually a line out the door so be prepared for that. Parking is minimal as well per usual in that area so be prepared to look around a bit.

Best strawberry ice cream ever!!! One of our favorite ice cream spots in the east bay, ice cream is extremely creamy and the waffle cone is great

This was our final stop in our adventure day! We weren't sure what the flavor of the day was but we were happy to see that it was matcha. The dairy soft serve was matcha and the vegan soft serve was vanilla bean. We both chose to get the swirl and that did not disappoint. I ordered it on their homemade waffle cone and that was TASTE TAY! The cone had the right about of sweetness and crunch. There was a little line to get your soft serve and there are ice creams I'd like to dive into next time. I hope to come back for a surprise visit soon.

Was in town visiting my sister for the day and she took me to all of her favorite vegan spots. We couldn't end our night without a sweet treat, so ice cream was a must. Curbside creamery is literally curbside, hence the name and just a small shop with roll up doors. There is no seating inside but this is not meant to be a sit down type of place. There is seating located just outside and the vibes here were so much fun. There was music playing, people dancing, and larger groups of friends laughing and enjoying each other's company over some ice cream. There were several options to choose from such as soft serve, ice cream sandwiches, vegan and non vegan ice cream and even pie. The flavors ranged from classic chocolate to unique roasted banana walnut. Staff were very friendly and helpful in trying a few flavors before making your decision. I went with the cherry almond (non vegan) on a waffle cone which was such a hit. My sister got the cookies and cream (vegan) which was good but had a chalky texture to it.

Quite literally on the curb, it looks like it's operated out of a garage. However don't let that fool you, Curbside has a great selection of both vegan and non-vegan flavors. From classics like strawberry and chocolate, to a rotating list of great coconut and cashew-based ice creams. If you find a flavor you like, you can bring home a separate pre-packaged pint. Beyond just ice cream, they also have pie. I know, kind of a weird dessert combo, but honestly not bad. I wouldn't eat them together, but individually? Count me in. Curbside is a nice little spot to grab a dessert after eating dinner at one of the numerous restaurants on Telegraph.

One of the only places open past a certain hour - it was fairly early still but most stores on this alley seemed closed. It was easy to drop in as their doors were wide open and inviting. I don't remember ever coming here in the past. It's a small establishment, but they have a lot of unique flavors to choose from. I appreciated how they have a good selection of vegan and non-vegan and sorbet options. Some classics and others in rotation. Peanut Butter Fudge (cashew based - vegan opt) & Salted Caramel (non-vegan, regular opt) was my 2 scoop in a cup selection. I requested to sample the following which were also very good: - Young Coconut (coconut based - vegan opt) - Bourbon Whiskey Vanilla (non-vegan, regular opt) - Cookies n' Cream (cashew based - vegan opt) I wanted to try their Matcha and Grapefruit Sorbet too, but didn't. Friendly staff! I would keep coming back just to checkout what flavors are being offered b/c I found them to be so interesting!

such a cute store literally on the curbside in a garage-looking space. i went ~8:30pm on a thursday and the line was still out the door (it moved pretty quickly though!). they allow you to try the flavors which are ever changing. i went for the pistachio ice cream w the chocolate soft serve and it was so good. love the bits of actual pistachio nuts and sweetness paired with the creaminess of the dark chocolate!! they also have free cake/sugar cones you can add as well~ theres a lot of seating outside the shop, so we enjoyed sitting and watching the crowds go by,, i already know this is going to be one of my top ice cream shops :) (p.s. they also have a buncha vegan ice cream flavors + pies!)

Come here--your taste buds deserve a yummy treat! The best part? A single scoop means you can choose two smaller scoops of different flavors, so you don't have to settle. I went for the ginger snap molasses and salted caramel, and let me tell you, this creamy goodness was everything I needed after dinner. My fiancée stuck with the classic cookies and cream, which was equally delicious. Our daughter? She loved every single bite, and seeing her joy made it even better. This spot is a must. Come here, that's all.

I'll speak for my fellow lactose intolerant community that curbside has one of the best dairy free selections in the east bay! When the weather is nice it's fun to come to the alley way with a friend for some icecream. My favorites flavors are the cookies and cream, peanut butter fudge, and Thai iced tea - they let you sample of course. They have different selections for cones. Service is quick and friendly usually, although we've had one sour experience towards our group, and be prepared to stand in a line since it's well loved! No indoor seating area, just outside surrounded by sweet stores to explore.

Great service! I like the vanilla ice cream with malt balls Place is small and a bit hidden

Recently tried the vegan corn ice cream and it was amazing. I still dream about it... I need to make a trip out to Oakland again. The vegan ice cream was so creamy and not so sweet which was perfect for me! I'm so excited to go back and try other vegan flavors and pick up a pint of the corn ice cream

Was in the neighborhood for tacos, but while walking past this place, I couldn't help but seek out icecream after catching a waft of their waffle cones. After sampling a few flavors, I opted for a single waffle cone with their sweet corn and pistachio. There was a miscommunication between the workers because I was served sweet corn and Thai tea, but I didn't care enough to correct them since I also enjoy Thai tea. Both icecream scoops had very pronounced flavor, but some bites were quite icy, hence the 3 stars. I say the selection is good for large groups with varying dietary restrictions as there are many vegan options available. Another plus is that the portion sizes are fair for the price. The flavors are also on the more unique side, but I feel they could execute the icecream better.

Absolutely delicious ice cream!!! Tucked away in the back alley, we were brought here by the incredible aroma of their chocolate waffle cones being made. The salted caramel one was vegan, made of coconut. Didn't really hit the spot for me. The flavours that really hit me was their Mexican Chocolate as well as their Whiskey Vanilla. The slight whiskey kiss was super seductive. The spiciness of the Mexican chocolate was perfect!! Definitely coming back to try more flavours!!

The ambiance here is colder than the ice cream We truly felt like we inconvenienced them by ordering. We felt so unwelcomed and noticed that other's walking in felt awkward by the eye rolls and huffing and puffing happening as well. Everyone working here is annoyed and irritated and they WORK AT AN ICE CREAM SHOP. Lucky for them, the ice cream was delicious so they got some stars for that. However it is NOT worth the lack of service.

This used to be my go-to spot for ice cream! I've been here multiple times but never actually wrote a review. Today reminded me why. I sampled 3 flavors, my partner sampled 2 -- and the man helping us acted super annoyed about it. There was no line, no rush, but I felt like we were already an inconvenience. Then when we checked out, the woman at the register gave off the same vibe, like I was doing something wrong by... buying ice cream? Later I went back to confirm whether a flavor I picked was lactose free, and a third worker rolled her eyes at me and said, "They're all dairy free." (Could've just said that nicely!) In the past, my visits here were mostly at night, and I don't remember the staff ever being this upset or off-putting. This time, though, the vibes were the complete opposite of immaculate. Ice cream: still great honestly Service: not so much.

Awesome friendly service and I adore their salted caramel ice cream, which can also be purchased in pints. They're one of few businesses that do stamp cards which is also a plus. They keep it clean and there's cute seating across from the shop that's a mix of metal seats with tables and a wooden bench.

Amazing selection of ice cream (dairy and dairy free options) and soft serve. Even though they had such an extensive dairy free selection, they were also very accommodating due to one of us having cashew allergy - used a new scooper and was very mindful of scooping the ice cream. I personally enjoyed the dairy free (cashew milk) soft serve. Pistachio with dark chocolate swirl were amazing. We just sat on a bench in the nice alleyway with all the small business shops and enjoy it with a nice sunny day.

I've been meaning to go here for so long, and I'm happy to had such a great time getting ice cream around Curbside Creamery! It is a small shop in Temescal, and you walk in to see all the flavors on display. We were able to try a bunch of flavors, and I liked the Pumpkin and Coconut one the best! Our server was so nice and made conversation as we were ordering. The prices are cheaper than surrounding ice cream areas, but the scoops are also a lot smaller! But the ice cream itself was so delicious and I need to come back to try the Malted flavor, which our server likes best!

I have sampled ice cream everywhere and feel very strongly that I live within walking distance of the very best. Every out of town guest that I brought here over the past 9 years has asked me take them back here, no matter how long ago they visited me. They *remember* this place as the highlight of their trip, hands down favorite. Lots of ice cream places have unique flavors and vegan ice cream. Very few have that and top shelf taste and consistency. I just had a serve twist of Salted Caramel (Vegan) and Dark Chocolate (dairy) with rainbow sprinkles in a waffle cone. It was crazy delicious, and I rarely give that kind of review to ice creameries, especially of a soft serve. They have both dairy and vegan versions- sometimes even of the same flavor! Their ice cream sandwiches are so good, that my daughter cuts them in half so she can slowly savor them over two days. Why?! They are made from cookies that are brilliant on their own - ginger snaps or vanilla shortbread. My favorite is Earl Grey ice cream sandwiches with English shortbread. But the mint chocolate chip with chocolate cookies sandwiches is a close second. The service is kind, warm, and also consistent.

A perfect sweet treat! They have some unique flavors and have also dairy free options. I got the coffee which was creamy and delightful. One of my favorite ice cream shops in Oakland!

Review: If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The server here is unbelievably rude--like they're doing you a favor by serving you. I was met with eye rolls, sighs, and an attitude that made it clear they couldn't care less about customers. They told us to get our ice cream and get out of the store. On top of that they told us that we were being too loud when there were dozens of others all talking. Save yourself the disappointment and take your money somewhere that actually values customers. FWIW the Thai tea taste like diarrhea.

I really like the soft serve here. It's close whether I like lovely's soft serve of this place better. They also have pies. It was around 4 pm for my second visit and they were very busy.

This is always a classic whenever we are in the area. I haven't been to this place without a line before and it's typically quite fast regardless of the length of the line. We quickly queued up, sampled some flavors and I decided to get a scoop of the pluot sorbet. I had not had pluot as an ice cream or sorbet so I had to get this one. It's nice, sweet and tangy so help with the spicy korean food I had ingested right before. My SO got a scoop and he also got a slice of pie. Ice cream was delicious but the pie was a miss.

What I imagine ice cream to have tasted like 100 years ago. Incredibly fresh ingredients. Perfect ( not overly ) sweetness that allows the subtle flavors to come through. A true artesian experience !

This WAS my go-to dessert spot in temescal but after my friends and I experienced rude and hostile treatment, we do not feel comfortable coming back. A group of friends and I (a mix of queer, non-binary, trans and all of us POC which is important for the context) came here after dinner for some ice cream. We walked in to take a look at the flavors and immediately, the person working the counter (also lgbtq+ but white) firmly told us we can't all be crowding so only a few at a time at the counter. FYI, it was night and raining out and this is how we were greeted. We understand if we need to be in a line! But what bothered us was the tone. We don't expect a smile and a hello but damn we at least deserve respect. And ALL of us caught that tone, which felt rude / not friendly at all. But whatever we got our ice cream and were just standing, enjoying it outside. Suddenly another worker comes out (female, fair skin) and then *also* RUDELY tells us to get off of the mats a couple of friends were standing on, we shouldn't be standing on them. We were confused because the rubber black mats were literally just left outside in a messy pile wet from the rain and we had no idea it even belonged to them. Again with the attitude and tone! Why can't y'all just be polite? At this point we were so done so we just walked away. For an establishment that appears to be inclusive of all identities, progressive, woke, etc... they sure were hella rude to a group of queer and COLORED folks! This seems like a friendly welcoming place but that was not at all the vibe we got that night. The fact that we were an entire group of people who all felt the same about what happened, says a lot. We did not feel safe or respected here which is a shame. This business should practice what it preaches which is community and inclusivity because it truly felt low vibrational on some big hater energy. And we all know targeted hate when we see/feel it. Check your privilege and do better.

Omg they hooked this girl up. So much better than I expected it! I love this place, I just wish parking was easier to find.

Smell of the waffle cones drew me in, the nectarine sorbet was so good and made with real nectarine. Staff was friendly and let me sample multiple flavors before ordering.

Curbside Creamery does great vegan ice cream. Half the menu has all vegan ice cream flavors made using coconut as the base. They even have vegan soft serve. I went with a double scoop of half young coconut and cookie dough. I had it in a waffle cone with sprinkles. All of it was vegan. I think the young coconut flavor was exceptional and one of the best vegan ice creams I ever had and the cookie dough was just average. Next time I would get a double or single of the young coconut ice cream. Highly recommended to go check out if in Oakland!

The ice cream parlor had nice selection of ice cream and some vegan one that was cashew and coconut based. Staff was friendly and allowed to try multiple flavors. Some of the favorite flavors were young coconut, matcha and cherry almond. The servings were generous and price was decent. We got two scoops for $7 and got to try 4 different flavors. Yummy! Have some outdoor seating outside as well.

Located in a cute little alley. Good spot for a quick catch-up /date. Street parking is tough as usual in that area. They don't allow trying samples after cover. I kinda dislike that because they have interesting flavors but they can be risky. The service was quick. Hope they can allow trying samples again. I got rocky road with cashew base. Tbh I had no idea what I bought because they didn't allow sample... my friend got honeydew gelato and the honeydew wasn't that strong.

This was my first time here and I quite enjoyed the dessert! I got the cookies and cream and honeydew sorbet single scoop in a cup. The cookies and cream was absolutely delicious! It was creamy with light crispy cookies! Yum! The honeydew sorbet was vegan and tasted very refreshing. This is such a cute little spot to grab some ice cream on a hot day or even after dinner! Next time, I'm going to try their soft serve! It looked amazingly delicious!

The line was poppppin when we arrived around 8:15 and stayed poppin until we left around 9. Apparently, this is the place to be. Unfortunately, the creamery doesn't allow samples which inherently slows down the turn around time. However, samples do allow you to better decide what flavor one wants! That's truly aside from the point because this place has vegan options for my fellow vegans so I tried one dairy based and one coconut based! My knock on the young coconut flavor is that it could be more coconutty. Nevertheless, both flavors were delightful. I got coffee along with the coconut and it was one of the best coffee flavors I've had! Next time, I look to try their soft serve!

stopped by the shops in the area and decided to grab a bite here :) cute little shop. no line on a sunday afternoon. lots of families and children lounging around. loved this place because of all their non-dairy options!! they were friendly about me asking for samples. got their dairy free cookie dough option in a cup and it was great. few tables in front to sit at as well.

Best dark chocolate soft serve around! I always check their website to see if it's on the rotating menu, which changes every Thursday. Their other flavors are great too -- I especially like the pistachio and the Bicycle Coffee Co. I've also noticed the service has improved a lot. It used to feel a bit cranky, but lately, it's been a much more pleasant and welcoming experience.

Ice cream is delicious . I'm not vegan however I enjoy the vegan ice cream as well and the soft serve. Service is always polite and efficient. There is usually a long line. Worth the wait!

Definitely go to ice cream shop for me. I always find a variety of flavors and something new to try every time I'm there. Everything that I have tried is such a good mixture of sweet and creamy and flavourful that there isn't anything I would not recommend. The location can be a little crowded given that it has a small counter and not too much space inside. However, there is plenty of space in the alley to spread out and enjoy your ice cream. I've never had any issues with the service, everyone has always been friendly and helpful. A go-to spot if you are craving a sweet treat.

Ice cream is unbelievable and I believe it's made in small batches. Line gets long but service is quick, since, ya know-- it's ice cream. Lots of parking and nice little tucked away location. Will be going back soon.

My husband and I love their nonvegan salted caramel. Sometimes I consider getting a different flavor, but nope. Salted caramel every time, so so good. I'm a basic cake cone girl so yay for cake cones! They also have sugar and waffle cones too. I like that they have seating right outside and kids can run around the alley way too! Staff can smile a bit more otherwise, this is the spot for salted caramel ice cream in the East bay.!

We got some soft serve yogurt and a Mexican chocolate cone! The soft serve was decent but the Mexican chocolate was delicious! Chocolate, cinnamon, and the smallest hint of cayenne. They don't offer samples which was a bummer but it's all good

Ice cream is good everyday and the rainy day I went to Curbside Creamery was no exception. It was clear I wasn't the only one who thought that because when I got there the line was pretty long...like out the door...in the rain! The line moved quickly though. Soon enough I was able to choose from their many unique flavors. Love that they have more than just the regular vanilla and while I did go for good ol' cookies and cream, my fiancé loved his pumpkin pie scoop. The shop is small so no seating inside (it is *curbside* after all) but lots of seating outside if you want to hang out. Parking was relatively easy on a Friday late evening. Since they're tucked away in an alley right by a residential area, we found parking in the neighborhood and walked around a bit. No need to worry about having to park on a busy street. Worth a visit if you're craving ice cream in the area!

Get a stamp card! Adorable little find in the Temescal Alley for ice cream that isn't too sweet, but hits the spot. I always enjoy the vegan flavors here, including Young coconut and Thai tea, and they have other unique and delicious flavors like the Earl Grey tea. Not a cheap ice cream place, but incredibly popular. When I'm in the mood, the soft serve is great to enjoy as well. Service is friendly and the shop is nested right next to a cute plant shop that we always check out. The vegan cashew and coconut base for the ice cream is delicious and can sometimes taste overpowering, but it's comparable to Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery - another incredible place for vegan ice cream. Great spot to come after dinner with friends and wait in line with a big group. Husband's review: "Creamy."

Curbside Creamery is in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood where there is a stretch of restaurants and bars. They have a variety of flavors including some vegan/dairy free and gluten free options. They also offer some flavors on soft serve, as well as freshly baked cookies for ice cream sandwiches. I've usually ended up at Curbside after eating at one of the Korean restaurants in that area. The ice cream makes for a good palate cleanser. I've enjoyed getting a waffle cone (can't remember if they make them from scratch or not, but they taste pretty good) The flavors I've enjoyed include: - Young Coconut - Bicycle Co Coffee (you can really taste the coffee) - Bourbon Whiskey Vanilla - Salted Caramel There is seating and tables in the little courtyard outside their storefront.

Went to this location after KBBQ with some friends just down the street and coming here was a great way to end the night. Parking isn't the best around this location especially when you come later around dinner time, so expect to park on the street or somewhere in a neighborhood. I've only been around this area twice and overall it seems safe to walk around regardless of the location being in Oakland. What immediately stood out is that if you're allergic to dairy, you have around eight vegan options. Salted Caramel is one of my favorite flavors so I gave that a go in a single cup which cost around $5. As expected, the ice cream tasted fantastic and have no complaints about the taste. I had a small bite of my friend's ice cream since he ordered a coffee flavor and I will definitely be back to try that out. Overall, this place is a great dessert place to try out after having dinner in the area!

There is a line, that's not my issue. When I went the service worker kept exasperating and shouting about how much they did not want to be there and did not want to work. I get it I also don't want to be at my place of work sometimes but everyone waiting were really cordial. No one in front of me was rude prior so it didn't make sense. I ordered the cherry almond. For what it was it was good, the waffle cone though is extremely sweet and I had to throw it out. I hope the person is feeling better and it's not the place of work causing that much stress