Iceskimo

1. Everything tasted ok - nothing super special but nothing bad except my red bean taiyaki was raw in the middle 2. The shave ice system is a gimmick - there are three main sizes: small medium and large. The small is 4 to 6 oz, the medium is 6 to 8 oz and the large is 8 - 10 oz. We ordered 2 small shave ice things (rose lychee and cookies n cream). They purposely use a big cup and fill the bowl with a small amount of shave ice effectively making you pay for a large as the cup plus shave ice weighs 9ish oz while only giving you a small. This is the second time we have gone here and this is the first times it’s happened but I still can’t recommend anyone try it out because of this reason.

I’m obsessed with shaved snow… the texture, the flavor and the amount per serving was 💯 I got the ube snow affogato and my husband got the matcha snow affogato at the Convoy location, both were to die for 🤤

Not a fan really no flavor just didnt do it for me.

Unsanitary and unprofessional. Went there 4 October. Workers dressed like they just got out of bed and very poor courtesy. I could actually overlook the unprofessionalism, but the sanitation is inexcusable. Third world country bad. Lady in the back pushed down the trash with her hands and did not change gloves. Then proceeded to hand scoop strawberries to place on a cone. Lady up front touched money then touched food. Disgusting. Major health and safety violations in my 10 minutes there.

We got the tiger milk tea and iceskimo milk tea. Both tasted really good, but the boba was a little small and tough. Overall, good milk tea, but would be better if boba was improved.

This was a good place to try something different. I got the waffle with the ice cream. It was very good but ube ice cream was over powered by the vanilla and I didn’t tasted ube at all. The waffle was absolutely delicious and amazing. I really do recommend this one but if your looking for a strong ube taste maybe get just the ube ice cream.

We're so excited that Iceskimo has a location in Carmel Valley! They have boba tea, 'snow' ice cream (which is shaved ice cream), frozen yogurt, bubble waffles and more. My son loves the Cookies N Cream 'snow' with condensed milk. I really enjoyed the Tiger Ube Soft Serve and my little one loved the Chocolate Bubble Waffle. Great stop for a treat!

It was good experience. The snow (with is a favor ice) I still belive the have just a few toppings! The bubble waffle was good but still missing some flavor, next time I will ask for a waffle with nutella filling. To bad for the tiger drink of my daughter since they run out of Boba 😔. The staff was very friendly! Something that I like a lot is how the cut the snow in those machines!

Tried the matcha affogato shaved ice at Iceskimo in Carmel Valley and absolutely loved it! The matcha flavor really shines through and pairs perfectly with the sweet almond jellies and chewy mochi--such a refreshing and satisfying combo. Looking forward to going back and trying their soft serve next time!

Went here on a Saturday afternoon. The service was very quick. The employees were very friendly and offered suggestions since it was our first time there. I will definitely be back.

The vanilla soft serve and the strawberry snow were delicious. The service here was great, they explained the process on how to order and add topping along with giving us suggestions. I really appreciate all the toppings we got to chose from and they complimented the desserts well. The interior is very family friendly and there were indoor and outdoor seating available.

Sooooo good! 10/10 coming again!!!! It's not too sweet so I really liked that. Their menu has so many things, I wanted to try everything! But this was a really good choice. Will definitely switch it up next time but not sure if it'll to this. New favorite ice cream spot. It has everything tbh.

I love shaved ice and it's so hard to find! This is the first time I've paid for shaved ice by the ounce! I thought that was only yogurt! It seems the price is reasonable so I ended up paying about $11 for a small mango. You also can put some condensed milk on top before you weight your dessert. The service was mediocre. The staff was not super friendly and they didn't seem organized in getting the shaved ice and takayuki done very quickly but maybe they were short staffed so I won't totally hold it against them. There aren't a lot of seats inside so make sure you dress warmly if you have shaved ice or yogurt during the winter so you can find seats outside!

Honestly I love their vanilla soft serve, doesnt even need toppings! The small size is actually pretty big because the swirl is so high! Lots of seating outside.

One of my fav dessert shops in this area! Everything i have tried here has been great. LOVE their shaved snow! Thai tea snow with condensed milk and cheesecake bits is one of my favs. The pineapple soft serve always hits the spot. The waffles, the taiyaki...everything is a hit. I really hope this place is not on the chopping block, as so many of the surrounding businesses are closing down. Please keep Iceskimo around!! It's perfect!

They have a variety of desserts here from shaved ice, to boba, and taiyaki. Everything is made to order! The taiyaki flavors are nutella, red bean, oreo, mochi, and cheese. The boba didnt quite turn out like the picture, but it was still great. The staff recommended 50% sweetness for the drinks, and it was perfect

I love soft serve ice cream and this place did not disappoint us. We tried their Matcha Snow Affogato and Ube Mochi Waffle and both were very unique creations and tasted really good. Very innovative, perhaps new and different in the neighborhood, and will definitely come back to try their other creations. Similar to how you serve the coffee style affogato, the matcha came separate from the ice cream. When mixed, the matcha blended well with the "shaved" ice cream. This makes my number 1 choice from their menu. But the Ube Mochi Waffle was also good. The waffle tasted similar to the fish shaped taiyaki and mixed well with the soft serve ube ice cream and some bits of mochi. Enjoy!

Great! Try the ube ice cream and the mango shaved ice. Came here on the fourth of July 2025 with my family. The kiddos loved it. I want to come back and try a drink!

One of my favorite dessert places! I LOVE the Matcha Affogatto! It's a cup lined with condensed milk, filled with shaved snow, and topped with almond pudding and mochi. The best part is a shot of hot green tea matcha that you pour onto the dessert. It's seriously addicting! Don't forget to get a stamp card, because you will be back! The only drawback about this location is it doesn't really have space for seating, so what I normally do is go to the upper deck where there are plenty of places to sit. The service is quick and friendly.

A nice, little spot tucked in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. It can be a little bit hard to find via Google Maps, but definitely worth the visit. What I really liked about this spot was that the taiyaki was made to order. I always appreciate food more when it's made fresh, so I totally didn't mind waiting a little for these treats. I got the three taiyaki special and was able to get each treat a different flavor. I got: oreo, nutella and mochi. For an extra $3 or so, I added on some ube ice cream. Everything was so pleasant! The ice cream had such a rich flavor and my favorite taiyaki was the oreo one. I had never tried one with that kind of filling but I'm glad I did now because it set the bar for other spots!

I live this place entirely. Everything is nice, I recommend the Nutella fish. (Not real fish ) the ice cream is awesome. But honestly is more of a kids kind of ice cream place. I also love the chocolate buble wrap . It's delicious. Highly recommended!

Solid spot on Convoy for some icy Asian desserts! Their signature is the snow, which they shave off a frozen block with a machine. If you build it yourself, you can get toppings too and get charged by weight.

Unique version of your classic shaved ice that had a more soft texture to it! It was very sweet and refreshing after a hot day! the prices were fair and they had several toppings to choose from but we kept it simple w the tropical shaved ice and some strawberries

My friends and i had the strawberry shortie, strawberry hibiscus tea, and matcha strawberry. Everything tasted really good. I will say it was all very, very sweet - almost to the point where I couldn't keep consuming it. While all of the treats we tried were strawberry, it is not all they have! The service was fast and the workers were friendly. The shop was small, but there was plenty of seating outside in the plaza.

Shaved snow: 4.5. I love shaved snow more than shaved ice with adds. Came by after multiple pastrami sandwich experiences. After some discussion with a staff member, I ordered a large size with split flavors of Ube and Nutella. I did not add condensed milk or any toppings so my order was very simple. I love the fluffiness of shaved snow (like ribbons) and how it melts in your mouth with flavor. Like ice cream but so much better in my opinion. At least for my flavors, it wasn't overly sweet like similar shaved ice desserts. Pricewise it is kind of high considering it is so fluffy and melts to so little. Even still, I love the stuff and wish there was one near my home. Service was friendly and efficient. Decor is bright and cheerful. Service: 4.5 Ambiance/decor: 4 Value: 3.75

The employee named Rebecca is so wonderful. So hospitable and made me feel so welcome. To top it off she was efficient and made some of the best Iceskimo treats I've ever had. Please consider giving this girl a raise :)

Came here on a rainy Sunday night for some dessert and the store was empty! They have a great variety from boba to shaved snow and bubble waffle! Everything looks amazing but we decided on a shaved snow! Dessert 4/5 We got two flavors of shaved snow (you can split) and got strawberry + cookies & cream. They have tons of topping options from fruits to popping boba and different jellies. We loved all the toppings but the shaved snow itself, didn't taste like much on its own! Their size small is a huge cup though so that's more than enough for two people! The young lady shared that we can add condensed milk to make it more creamy but we opted out. They do have condensed milk, caramel, chocolate, etc if you'd like to add it yourself! Ambiance 5/5 The store is very cute and aesthetically pleasing! There are tables outside but due to the rain they were wet so we settled on the few chairs that were inside to enjoy our shaved ice! Price 4/5 The pricing for this specific item is a bit confusing. They have prices listed on the menu but they also weigh the shaved snow so it's $0.68/oz. They charge $1 to split flavors. Ours was about 16 oz and we got 2 flavors so we paid about $12! Service 5/5 The young lady who helped us was very patient and helpful! She thoroughly explained the menu. They make the shaved snow and then hand you the cup to add any toppings you like before you pay.

I've been enjoying Robert's snow creations since trying the Bruce Lee at the original pop-up inside Pangea Bakery many years ago. I've been happy to see Iceskimo's growth and success over the years. We usually go to the Kearny Mesa store but occasionally come to Del Mar too. The snow and service is consistently good. I've liked every flavor I have ever tried. I'm a fan of the original milk, horchata and lychee, though I do miss the fun OG flavors like black sesame (not currently on menu). All the extras like waffle creations and affogatos are amazing (I loved the Purple Yammy). This location even offers soft serve. If you haven't tried Iceskimo you're missing out - so much better than traditional ice cream or soft serve. There's something for everyone. If they ever open a location in Point Loma I'd probably be there everyday.

#ThankYouThursday Thank you for another year of great sno and service. We always enjoy our visits.

They have very refreshing and decadent desserts that always hit!! The place has such a trendy and cute vibe and it's located in a very good plaza. They're known for their shaved ice but I also love the taiyaki and drinks! All of their employees are super nice but there is this amazing employee named Rebecca who is always on top of things and so so patient. Would recommend for a quick sweet treat!

Came for a simple dessert after dinner. The whole shopping plaza is fairly full of cars, there's a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and a movie theater. Tried a simple pineapple dole whip soft serve and it was good palette cleansing. Plenty of outdoor seating that's a huge plus.

Taiyaki, great service, nice location by the fountain. Prices are pretty reasonable too.

The staff is very nice and their waffle creations are so good but the place is always very dirty.

I was looking for a little 'mo'. Iceskimo is a San Diego original which I first experienced in Kearny Mesa almost four years ago. They've recently added this location in a sprawling Del Mar plaza. Finding that it was not far off my route on a recent trip to the northern part of San Diego, I had to stop by to check it out. Maybe I'm getting older or I'm just a little cynical, but the employees were definitely pretty young. As were much of the other clientele. But I was focused on getting back to the shaved snow, also called xue hua bing back in Taiwan from which it originated. It's been getting very rare in my usual city of residence despite the unique combination of milky flavor and melting thin ice texture. Aside from their bubble waffles, soft serves, and various drinks a la boba establishments, their calling card really is that shaved snow. And their business model is by weight, which they surely augment by offering various toppings. At $0.63 an ounce, this is not cheap at all, so be ready for some sticker shock. They aren't giving snow samples at the moment, so I made the difficult decision to go with a "split flavor" order, which prompted an automatic $1.00 surcharge. I also couldn't risk trying the non-milk fruit flavors, so I had to go with a safe choice and an unfamiliar choice, both of which were frozen into cylinders of ice along with milk. The familiar jasmine milk tea tasted just as expected, and the unfamiliar Vietnamese coffee was rich and sweet, also as expected. The textures were both free of ice crystals, as expected. But the whole experience didn't seem to last long, and a lot of the snow melted in relatively mild whether, perhaps from hot toppings including the boba. Frankly, I wasn't very excited with any of the toppings, not the egg pudding, nor the chewy mochi, nor even the strawberry or cheesecake chunks. I should have kept it simple with the snow and maybe some condensed milk. And it still cost me a pretty penny with the pricing by weight and the +$1.00 for the two flavors. Come to Iceskimo because they have outdoor seating and because this is is a rare variant of a specific type of dessert, and stick to the pure dessert itself. I still want to return next trip down, but I'll just edit my purchase accordingly.

This new branch of Iceskimo is located in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center on the ground level in the cluster of food/drink shops near the fountain. The parking situation is much better than that of their original brethren in Kearny Mesa. This store might be slightly smaller in size because they had no indoor seating available, but there were chairs and tables outside so you can enjoy your treat next to the fountain and people watch. Shaved snow is the main product, but they also carried items like bubble waffles, soft serve, milk teas, snow affogato, and even pineapple Dole whip. On this visit, I selected a Tiger Soft Serve with ube ice cream as the base. Brown sugar, boba pearls, and crumbled Oreo cookies were the toppings. It was essentially a custom ice cream sundae. The boba and the Oreos gave the dessert a contrasting texture to the smooth soft serve. Overall, I enjoyed my ice cream enough to give Iceskimo a four star experience.

Came by on Sunday after a basketball game. It was a hot day so iceskimo sounded perfect. We had been to the convoy location but it had been a few years so we were pleasantly surprised to see this one open up. SERVICE - The cashier who took our order was a firecracker. She had a lot of energy! Perfect for this place. DESSERTS Tiger Soft Serve - Everything I wanted. The soft serve was smooth and creamy. The Oreos gave it great texture. The boba was soft and chewy. No hard centers! I would get this again! Milk Snow w Condensed Milk, Mochi, and Strawberries - The milk flavor was very mild. The condensed milk drizzle gave it a nice sweetness. The mochi was a good combo since it was chewy. We liked this but would probably opt for a different flavor next time. We love happy lemon which is next door so it will be a difficult decision between this and next door!

Welcome to North County! Used to frequent the original location in Convoy and didn't mind the drive. Glad this location is closer to home. I'll frequent this place whenever I have dinner or make my way to or from the beach. Even during their soft opening, they've made orders accurately and promptly. Give them a try if you're craving dessert or even boba.

There was a line out the door but it went pretty quick. Service wasn't too great which is why I took out two stars. None of them smiled and felt like they basically want you to hurry and get out of the way. We ordered the purple yammy snow affogato and the ube mochi waffle creation. Both were really good!

This place was so good! It's kind of like rolled ice cream, not really, but similar. My mom and I shared a kid's size ube and it was still a lot! Plus, you get toppings. Nice place to check out! Service was sweet too.

first off, staff, AMAZING. Food: I got the kid's size (cuz i just had a full meal but was still feeling some sweet) in Green Tea/Matcha flavor. I liked that it's like yogurtland, they make the snow first, and then hand it over to you to put whatever toppings you like. I threw in a couple of lychee jellies and oreo crushes. I brought it outside to enjoy. Unfortunately, the matcha snow wasn't super flavorful. It was pretty bland (even though they did ask if I wanted to put condensed milk in there and I absolutely said yes). But, that didn't seem to help it much.

Iceskimo is rapidly spreading throughout San Diego. This new branch is located in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center next to the escalators and in front of the water fountain where little kids are running through the spray to cool down. This store has more space than their Convoy location but their trademark aqua blue-and-white is still evident at this new branch. There are shared seating areas outside with the other businesses in the vicinity. Since it's the soft opening of their new location, I decided to order something new instead of my usual favorite Bruce Lychee. I settled on the Tiger Soft Serve. This layered cold treat starts with a base of crushed crunchy Oreos and honey drizzle decorating the inside of the cup. Then you can choose to have a single or twist-of-two soft serve swirling up: vanilla, chocolate, ube or Thai tea. This delectable soft treat is topped with boba. Note of warning: eat this treat fast or you'll end up having a melted drink on your hands.

2021/03/15 One of the rare spots in San Diego for getting snow ice. The staff was really friendly, but they got my order wrong. With that aside, it tasted really nice. I got a CUSTOM AFFOGATO with an ube shot, JASMINE MILK TEA snow ice, and Sliced Almonds and Cookie Dough for toppings. Here are the highlights: - You can customize the desserts here however you'd like, from size to flavours to toppings. You can get snow ice by the ounce, and there's an option for split flavours. - I got an affogato with JASMINE MILK TEA, but they just gave me the ORIGINAL MILK. - It might've just been too cold for my taste buds, but the snow ice was very mild in flavour. It had a pleasant sweetness, but it's really faint. The ube shot really boosted the flavour profile. - They described the ube shot as ube jam plus ube extract, and it's different from the other shots in that it doesn't have caffeine. - You get 2 toppings of your choice and a wafer cookie with the the affogato. The wafer cookie was super crisp and tasty, especially dipped in the snow ice and ube. The Cookie Dough isn't that good, so I would recommend trying other toppings.

The worker here was super friendly and quick with the order!! I am glad I came back to enjoy the desserts here. I got the lychee rose shaved snow while my friends both got dole whip. I add mochi and coconut jelly on top. The snow was super refreshing and there are so many flavors to choose from. I recommend coming here! There are so many dessert options and you can add a ton of toppings.

Delicious!!! The ube softserve is delicious and the boba is cooked perfectly, not hard or over chewy. It was a warm day, but there wasn't a big line. Definitely will go again!

What can I say. Ube ice cream, Ube shakes. They have milk alternatives which helps with the lactose intolerant.

Delicious food! I love the ice scream and waffles. But I HIGHLY recommend the Cookie Monster! It has everything for a great price! And never fails to amaze! The service is great, people are always pleasant. It would be better for the average human, because they are capable of making small talk...But that's a skill issue on my part.

Service was fast and impeccable. With a smile. I got the affogato with large brownie pieces a waffle caramel and vanilla shaved ice. Amazing. It was so good. Highly recommend

This was a great afternoon treat! We had a Matcha Snow Affogato.. it comes in 2 different cups.. The matcha was separated from the rest of the dessert; intended for you to pour the matcha over it. I loved this dessert so much! It wasn't too sweet. The employees were very nice and quick with our order. It's located at the beginning of an outlet with plenty of outdoor seating.

Yes to a Summer treat! It was by chance that we visited Iceskimo because my daughter saw patrons with ice cream and now she wanted ice cream. This location is in a prime spot right next to the kids splash pad and trampoline in the lower level of the Highlands. Once you tire your kids out with the splash pad, you fill up with shaved ice cream. I have tried their other location off Convoy and it was delicious so was excited to see this spinoff. Don't get overwhelmed with all the choices because I certainly did! The nice lady behind the counter politely offered her assistance and explained the menu although she spoke at a million miles per second! I opted for the Dutch chocolate shaved ice cream, my daughter got a chocolate vanilla swirl kids cup, and my husband got the ube latte. With shaved ice cream, you can add as much toppings as you like and they weigh your cup upon paying. Lots of choices here for any craving. Fun sweet treats for the kids and adults!

Iceskimo desserts - my one reason for breaking any sense of control! We had iceskimo before lunch! That's how much I love them! This is my first visit to this new site! I ordered the same - Affogato and yum yum! A cup of espresso poured over vanilla, brownie chunks surrounded this treaty with a wafer topping it off! Right? Dessert before lunch!

Worst egg puff I've ever had. Dave tore time and money and order it from Happy Lemon next door

Really happy Iceskimo opened up in Del Mar. I have been wanting to visit the one in Clairmont Mesa, but it is quite a drive from North County. What I really like to get here is the taro soft serve! Now that the weather is warmer, the soft serve here is a wonderful treat while walking my dog. A couple of times, I tried out their drinks. Many of their drinks are advertised to be made healthier because they do not use powders. The only drink they use powder for is the matcha green tea, because it is real matcha powder. Customers can even by a tin of the matcha powder at Iceskimo. The boba is decent for the drinks. Just like Happy Lemon next door, it is a small place aimed at being takeaway only. However, there are several tables to sit at right outside the door. Customer service is friendly.

Daughter loves this place! Their drinks are amazing and the taiyaki is delicious! Always great.

Perfect on any day because they have everything to satisfy your sweet tooth. My friend got the shaved ice and picked the kid size with lychee flavor. They give you the cup with the shaved ice and you can add your toppings then it's weighed and you pay for it. While I got La Columbe cold brew. The shaved ice was really good and hit the spot on this unusual hot day. I should have went a few doors down to Philz to get coffee. Stick to the sweets and non coffee drink here. It's not their forte so it's not good. It was weak and watered down. Still 4 stars for everything else.

We saw this place after leaving the movie theatre and decided to try it. They had Ube shaved snow and I was super excited! It was very delicious and tasted perfect. We also decided to try to Cookie Monster and it was large enough for two to share. I would highly recommend this place as the shaved snow is not as sweet unless you had condensed milk into it. It was a great place to try and I will highly recommend this place! Great options and I love shaved snow.

Finally one of my Clairemont favorites has made its way north of the 56. Snow ice is delicious for many reasons, but what makes it unique is the airiness. Each iced treat is shaved to order and topped with your choice of toppings - or you can choose from their wide array of unique creations. Today, I got the dirty horchata affogato - which comes with cheesecake bits, espresso and condensed milk. It's the perfect dessert or treat on a hot day. There's few and far between unique dessert spots like this, so give it a try and collect loyalty stamps!

Love stopping by at this place for their desserts and drinks. They have a nice area outside to hangout too.