The Baked Bear

My friend and I went to the Baked Bear for the first time ever in Pacific Beach and it was amazing!! My friend got the gooey butter cookies with blackberry crumble ice cream and she loved it. She gives it a 10/10. I got the cookie of the month which was cinnamon roll and then I got a gooey butter cookie with the almond toffee ice cream inside. Mine was unreal. It was one of the best dessert places we’ve been too. We will be returning here!

Best ice cream in the world 🌎 😋 Love the cookie warm as it hugs the ice cream....so good. My favorite is the brownie with almond ice cream. Highly recommend this place to satisfy your sweet tooth 😋

So yummy. Cookies would be good on their own. Adding ice cream makes everything better. Adding salted caramel makes it even more amazing. Wish this store existed in the northeast.

I’ve been here years ago and just recently returned. It was great then it’s great now. I got the cookie of the day which was I think walnut and pistachio and almond brittle ice cream. I got the oldest old man flavor you can possibly get without it coming with an egg cream, and it was glorious. This sandwich was forged just for me and yet I still felt not worthy. It glowed as it was handed to me and bestowed upon me its creamy goodness. As I am almost 40 I hope we can add a pecan in there as well and I can achieve enlightenment My wife got Blackberry crumble.

This place was so cool and the staff was very nice and helpful! I even picked up a t-shirt with their logo and it fits perfectly. The ice cream sandwich was a meal and so delicious. My daughter got the 6-cookie box and the cookies were so SOFT! I'll be sure to come back next time I'm in town!

ICE CREAM SANDWICH ON STEROIDS !!!!! It was a hot day in San Diego and this place hot the spot !!!! So many choices of soft fresh cookies and your choice of ice cream and toppings !!! Mix an match the cookies Staff was incredibly friendly One of the staff even knew that my team Napoli win the Serie A championship this year THAT WAS COOL!!! Next time I'm in San Diego this will be a go to spot again for me and my lady !!!

Excellent shop for an ice cream sandwhich. They have a ton of different types of cookies and a decent selection of ice cream, though it could have a little more variety. The toppings are good and are not skimped on when ordered. Definitely have your cookie warmed!

Oh my ice cream goodness! Wow what a great treat! Fresh cookies, brownies and ice cream, what's not to like?! I loved it!

khadee was amazing , good vibes , overall a very great and nice person, made my experience great !

Scrumptious ice cream sandwiches are the star of the show at Baked Bear. I like how you can customize different top and bottom cookies plus the ice cream interior to create truly unique treats. There's plenty of variety of cookie and ice cream types so you're sure to find a winning combo. I recommend that you try some cookies on their own too because they are delicious and potentially have a softer texture when not squished up next to a cold swath of ice cream. I tried the gooey butter cake cookie, and it was so soft and delectable all by itself.

This place is a must! My spoon hit bottom too soon. Highly recommend. We had: Gooey butter cookie with Blackberry Crumble ice cream Old fashion vanilla and brown butter donut ice cream Cone with Caramel pretzel fudge ice cream

When you want that one massive dessert that makes everything else in your life fade away for that one moment... this is your place!! Got a classic chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with Nutella topping and it was insanely good. I remembered this place from years ago in LA, and it's still just as amazing as I remembered! :) I went in around 9pm and the line was very short. Pure dessert bliss!

What's not to like? Cookie's are tasty. Lots of ice cream flavors. Probably would go with a different flavor next time as I could only eat a few bites of the dark chocolate ice cream. It was soooo rich (but yummy). Perfect for a hot summer day.

We stayed at a hotel nearby so after dinner, while walking around we saw a long line outside this store. We waited in line for about 10 minutes. You can pick different cookies on the top and bottom, and requested to have the cookies warmed. It's not as warm as the pizookie from BJ's. The ice cream sandwich is still tasty. There's a water station in the store because you will be thirsty after eating a huge ice cream sandwich. Will visit again due to a large selection of ice cream and cookie flavors.

The Baked Bear is always such a fun experience after a day at the beach or a walk down the boardwalk during a summer sunset. I love how fun it is to build your own customized sandwich. The Vegan Chocolate Chip ice cream is made with oat milk, which makes is creamier than other milk alternatives. While I am always grateful for businesses that offer vegan options, the gluten-free cookies are not particularly my favorite. Unfortunately gluten-free often gets lumped with many vegan options, perhaps trying to accommodate more people with each specialty item. That being said I ordered my sandwich with one of each vegan/gluten-free cookies, Chocolate Chip and Fudgy Brownie. This place can get swamped but staff work pretty fast to get the orders out and move the line along in a timely manner. Definitely worth stopping by after your next day at the beach or night in PB!

A little too sweet - but tasty! I got the white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie with their bear batter ice cream. I love the originality of this place, and although expensive, they have many options. You can customize which cookie you want for the top & bottom of the sandwich, the flavor of ice cream, and toppings. It's a bit on the pricey side but it's perfect for a late night sweet treat. Service is very fast and the menu has many other things you can order besides their sandwiches, but they are known for them so I would recommend trying it. It's located in pacific beach, which can get very busy and crowded so parking is not the easiest. They have a parking lot around the corner near the Brandy Melville and Urban Outfitters but that lot gets very busy during the day when the weathers nice so you may have to find street parking and walk. The area is very walkable and many shops and other food spots to explore right on the beach, so it's a quite enjoyable area!

Walking in the vibes are super chill. Employees are super friendly and was willing to walk us through their process which was pick a base, the filling, and toppings... now the base of cookies can be different and YES they allow you to try the ice cream. Luckily we arrived when it was a little more quiet. Is the place worth it.... Yup!

Is it worth the hype, YES! Is it worth the wait, oh yeah! Homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches!!! Mocha ice cream with chocolate banana cookies, On my gosh! They have vegan options too! So good and it is our go to when we are in PB on vacation.

The Baked Bear is my new number one place for ice cream in San Diego! I did the create your own ice cream sandwich and I chose the cookies and cream cookie and nutella cookie with s'mores ice cream inside and I got it warmed up. Let me tell you it did not disappoint. It was a long line to get in, but it went pretty quick, maybe 10-15 minutes so not too bad and totally worth it. If you are ever in Pacific Beach you definitely need to give it a try. The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was clean inside. Very lively with lots of people having a good time with family and friends.

Go to spot for ice cream cookie sandwiches! Delicious ice cream and cookies to choose from to make a customizable ice cream sandwich. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Today is customer appreciation day. The line for Baked Bear today was reasonable since we lined up 20 mins. prior to the start of the "ice cream" giveaway. My brother, sister-in-law, boyfriend, and I walked to The Baked Bear after having lunch at Big Jim's Roast Beef sandwich shop. Thankful to my friend Monica who had informed me about Baked Bear giving out free ice cream today. Their ice cream is very rich in flavor and they gave us good customer service even if we didn't order anything else.

Loved the combo of childcare chip cookie with the caramel pretzel fudge! Awesome spot if you're craving a sweet treat after dinner but felt like slightly too much ice cream to cookie ratio. Service was great and definitely want to try the cookie butter ice cream next time!

Cute little build your own cookie sandwich spot. The line was out the door so we knew it's be good. You get a choice of cookies, ice cream and whether you want the cookie pressed and warmed up. We got one Nutella chunk cookie and one gooey butter cake cookie with classic vanilla is cream. Definitely rich but it hit the spot after dinner.

This place was popping on a Sunday night! Line out the door but it went fast and was worth the wait. You can create your own ice cream sandwich with fresh baked cookies or brownies. We did the Nutella chocolate chunk cookie and gooey butter cake cookie with vanilla. Cookies are made fresh daily. It was huge and enough for two people! There is seating available inside. Service was friendly and fast. Would go again next time I'm in San Diego.

Yummy! Make it your self ice cream sandwiches, what can go wrong? Only being too full. I had a Nutella cookie and s'more cookie with vanilla ice cream and my husband had chocolate chip and cookies and cream cookie and vanilla ice cream. There are many types of cookies and ice creams to combine. They warm the cookies if you want them. The staff is friendly and even though it busy they were speedy.

The Baked Bear is one of my all-time favorite spots. I come here multiple times every time I'm in town on vacation, and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The ice cream sandwiches are incredible, and the cookies are always fresh and delicious. That said, I was disappointed with the service I received today from an employee named Gwen. When I walked up to the counter, I mentioned I would be ordering two sandwiches, and she cut me off with, "One order at a time," in a noticeably rude tone. I let it go and continued ordering, but things stayed rocky. She didn't ask if I wanted my sandwich heated, only if it was to go, so when it came out not heated, I politely asked if it could be warmed up. Again, she responded with attitude, even though I genuinely didn't know that "to go" meant it wouldn't be warmed. Later, when I asked for three cookies after my second sandwich came out, she told me I was "supposed to order that up there" and pointed back to where I had originally placed my order. I asked if she wanted me to get back in line, and instead of helping me in the moment, she replied, "Well, for future reference," with more attitude. This was confusing since she only let me order one thing at a time in the first place. I'll absolutely keep coming back to The Baked Bear because the desserts are amazing, but I really hope the customer service matches the quality of the food next time.

Ooh this place is out of the world... you can build your own ice cream sandwich, where you choose ice cream between various brownie/cookie combinations plus toppings. We chose mud pie ice cream (which was exquisite), sandwiched between the brownie and chocolate cookie, with hot fudge topping. Truly delectable. Apparently this establishment is a chain, but this location was the OG. Staff was very friendly too. This is something we'll miss on returning from SD.

The ice cream is fantastic and so is the service! The people are very nice and it is a very cool restaurant near PB. The interior is very clean and awesome. Five stars!

Thought this was a fantastic concept for an ice cream place. They give the choice of cookies to make an ice cream sandwich as well as a variety of ice cream flavors. The cookies and brownies were fresh and the staff were helpful. Perfect to split one between two people (or have one yourself if you're feeling up to it). Would love to see this concept in my neighborhood.

This place is delicious. I think next time I won't have the cookie warmed up because it gets hard after a while. But the cookie that wasn't warmed was absolutely delicious. Soft, a little thinner. Their bramble berry ice cream/ idk the real name but it's similar to jeni's ice cream, was absolute HEAVEN. Go try it! The ambiance is nice for families! Perfect to eat after going to any restaurants on the street. The service was fast and kind! Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area!

The cookie is fine, but the ice cream is bad so it wasn't great. Very overpriced for what it is too.

The Baker Bear has cookies and ice cream that you can order separately or as an ice cream cookie sandwich. We bought 6 cookies and their dark chocolate ice cream. There were so many cookie options. Some of the flavors were seasonal like gingerbread or stuffed carrot cake. We tried a he following flavors: Nutella chocolate chip, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, cookie butter, cookies & cream, and funfetti sprinkle. We liked all of them. Our favorites were both versions of the chocolate chip cookie and the snickerdoodle. All of the cookies were soft and tasted fresh. There were a handful of ice cream flavors to choose from as well. The dark chocolate ice cream that we got was rich and smooth. You definitely have to be a chocolate lover for this one! The employees working were friendly. The Baked Bear is a fun dessert spot!

WHAT A TREAT!! This ice cream, cookie sandwich-situation is out of this world! The ice cream was decadent and creamy and full of flavor! The cookies were warm and perfectly baked!! The service was so nice & the shop itself was just the cutest - with its very laid back feel! 10/10 !! I highly recommend! Cheers!!

Little hole in the wall make your own ice cream sandwich. Rich and tasty ice cream with fresh made cookies. Pick and choose your own combinations. One sandwich can be shared. Service was friendly and helpful. Gluten free options. Only a few tables so take it to go.

Long line but moves quickly Freshly baked cookie that u can make as a sandwich with icecream yum yum Close to the beach Few tables with chairs

Great little spot for a sweet treat. On mission Blvd so parking is scarce. I got a cookie sandwich. One side Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and the other chocolate chip heated up with vanilla ice cream in between. It was so good but it's massive so you could probably share it with someone else. They also do Cookie n brownie cups. Service was quick n friendly. We road our bikes here from our campground.

Oh baby! Cookies and ice cream just never disappoints. The Baked Bear is an ice cream shop right on Mission Beach that offers a variety of cookies and ice cream flavors to mix and match to make your own cookie sandwich! Very casual so you can come right in after a day at the beach. Service is fast and friendly. This time around, we got a chocolate chip cookie, cookies and cream ice cream, and a white chocolate macadamia cookie on top. Then they warm it up the ideal amount so the cookies get a bit toasty and the ice cream remains the perfect texture. The only knock on this place is the price - this novelty will run you about $10. Definitely worth it every once in a while!

Even though there was a line, it only took us about 20 mins to get inside and get our treat! They have some delicious cookies and the ice cream sandwiches were tasty :) It would have been a bit better if it was actually warm ( the cookies) but would recommend!

Definitely a go-to dessert when I'm visiting SD. From the cookie to the ice cream, everything is delicious.

Great dessert experience from the very helpful and nice staff to the amazing tasting cookies and ice cream.

So yummy but very sweet! Service was quick on a Tuesday. Small place so not ideal for big groups but very worth checking out. Cold AC

Large portions tasty treats. Quick easy stop. Good amount of seating inside. Ice cream sandwich warmed was a nice touch. Single scoop ice cream was a pretty large container

Maybe it's a california thing, but I didn't get the hype behind this place. At almost $10 for a single sandwich, I had much higher expectations. The ice cream was mediocre. The almond cookie was the most enjoyable part. The brownie was nothing special. I didn't want mine "warmed up" but the worker did so anyways. He did offer to make me a new one, so that was kind of him. I ended up eating the "warmed up" one anyways. It was melting like crazy, so that's why the photos are lackluster.

So good. Not a TON of seating but so freaking good! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Long line on Saturday night! Ice cream was sweet and delicious! Had the blue color bear batter ice cream with brownies mixed in. Upbeat and small interior but luckily we got a table to sit and dine it. Parking was a bit difficult which we hardly find 1 street parking

The Ultimate Spot for Sweet Tooth Cravings! When the sweet tooth calls, you must answer, and The Baked Bear has always been my go-to for satisfying those cravings! After going gluten-free, I was beyond excited to discover they offer gluten-free cookies, so I can still enjoy this little piece of heaven. Their gluten-free cookies are seriously the best -- soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Pairing them with the mint chip ice cream is always perfection. If you're looking for an indulgent treat, I highly recommend trying out the Big Bear for all your sweet tooth cravings -- you won't be disappointed!

Took the kids to get a ice cream sandwich. The employees were very friendly and patient with my kids. The ice cream sandwich was really good. Unfortunately I didn't listen to my lactose intolerant stomach telling me to stop but it was really good! Very creamy ice cream and fresh cookies. Be prepared to look for parking a long time or pay 12 dollars. But it's worth the drive.

I come to San Diego quite a bit, and one of my favorite parts is coming to the Baked Bear! I love this place. The best dessert! Their cookies, brownies, and ice cream are all amazing. It's also so fun to be able to make your own creation- and you really can't go wrong! It's all so good! Now- come to Utah! We love dessert here!

The wait to get in here was NOT fun, but the actual desert was delicious. I got the buttery cake cookie and baked bear ice cream, which were both really good. The sandwiches are HUGE, and I knew I couldn't finish it. The staff was friendly for the most part, although one girl was annoyed I asked for a particular cookie. Overall, I would recommend giving it a try (when the line is shorter. )

Found this ice cream/cookie spot while driving down Mission Blvd and decided to give it a try. I love how many options they have and the range of what you are able to pick: ice cream alone, ice cream sandwich, or a "bear bowl" which is like a Pizookie. I got the chocolate chip icecream between cookies and cream cookies. You can also add toppings such as hot caramel if you'd like. The price is very reasonable for how big the sandwiches are.

I love cookies and ice cream, and this place hits the spot! Place can be busy depending on the season and time of the day. The employees were nice and greeted us, and explained how ordering works to my friend that's never been before. I'm basic and ordered a white chocolate macadamia cookie sandwich with old fashion vanilla ice cream, but it was delicious! Ice cream scoop was very generous, the ice cream would start slipping out with each bite which I didn't mind. Cookies are a decent size too, but can vary in thickness as well depending what you get. Definitely a great dessert place to go for if you're craving cookies, brownies, and ice cream!

Right along the beach is this awesome icecream sandwich place. They have a variety of cookie flavors and icecream flavors. Along with that they have brownies and pizookies. A great place for an indulgent dessert and satisfying your cravings.

While the service is always nice, the lack of menu options is what keeps me from coming back. The ice cream sandwiches are pretty subpar. I don't know why there's always a line outside the door when there are far better choices around.

Ummm... why have we never gone here before!!! We love all things warm cookies... yummy ice cream and variety and options!!! We have never been to a Baked Bear before and as we were walking around PB, the kids and I wanted to try this spot out! The space was nice and clean. Good amount of seating. The place smelled like fresh baked yummy cookies. It's a tad intimidating at first... lots of options... and we didn't want to take too long! The ladies behind the counter were super nice and gave us some of their fave flavor combos! We all got something different, since we all have such different tastes! *Gooey Butter Cake Cookies w/ Butter Brittle Cake Ice Cream with almonds (warmed up)... it was absolutely delicious and perfect for me! *Brownie and Nutella chocolate chunk cookie, Dark chocolate ice cream with Oreo cookie crumbles (Warmed up) *Gooey Butter cake cookie, Funfetti cookie with Bear Batter ice cream (warmed up) Will definitely go back to this location and others when we can!

The service was nice. The ambiance was nice and had lots of seating. It was very cozy for a late night bite. The ice cream was really creamy and yummy. I would recommend if you have a sweet tooth.

I always enjoy going here when I'm in the area, but I was a little bit let down this time. A cookie & ice cream sandwich costs around $10, which is a decent amount of dessert, but still feels a little absurdly expensive. I love getting the cookies heated up, but this time, it didn't seem like the employee heated them for long enough. She also did not act like she wanted to talk to or interact with any customers at all, so I wasn't thrilled with the customer service. Not sure if I'll continue stopping by here.

I came to The Baked Bear on a Thursday night, and even though there was a line of people outside, it was worth the wait! The staff handled the crowd well, and the service was efficient, despite being busy. For my treat, I got the Bear Bowl with a chocolate chip cookie and mud pie ice cream. They warm the cookie up, and it's served with the ice cream right on top. The cookie was the perfect mix of crispy on the edges and gooey in the middle. The mud pie ice cream was delicious--an amazing blend of coffee and brownies that perfectly complemented the warm cookie. The ambiance inside felt cozy, probably from all the ovens working hard to bake those fresh cookies. There's a decent amount of seating off to the side, so it's a great place to relax and enjoy your dessert. Tip: Bring some water because the treats can get super sweet, but if you forget, they do sell bottled waters. I would definitely come back again for another round of that Bear Bowl!