Ice cream shop with vegan options including match pistachio, mango sticky rice, pink guava sorbet, and gluten free waffle cones. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.


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16 Reviews

First Review by LindseyGriffin

LorraineGadsden

Points +7352

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Mango Sticky Rice Ice Cream.

I have wanted to try this place since moving to San Diego, but today I happened to be nearby for work and decided to give it a try. I ordered the mango sticky rice ice cream, and my boyfriend got the strawberry oat crumble. Both were super delicious. The mango sticky rice flavor was perfect because the sweet cream mixed with the slightly more tart mango sorbet. The vegan cone was also a great surprise. If you’re in the area or craving some more unique flavors, definitely give this place a try!

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-21

Pros: vegan ice creams (both permanent & rotating) , vegan waffle cones

ElMath

Points +367

Vegan
11 Jul 2024

Few Options

The non-fruit options were a let down so I got the pineapple POG which was very flavorful but also just sorbet so not super exciting.

ZachStephens

Points +183

Vegan
25 Dec 2023

Too sweet but still good

When the staff realized I was only sampling the vegan flavors, they offered for me something not listed on the menu that was left over from the last seasonal menu. I ended up getting it in a waffle cone and it was really good (but too sweet, if I'm being honest!).

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-21

Pros: Super friendly staff, Fantastic location, very walkable, Vegan waffle cones!

Cons: Pricey

vintagevibe

Points +91

Vegan
14 Dec 2023

My favorite vegan ice cream

I don’t think I’ve had a flavor I didn’t like, but the peppermint bark seasonal they have as of writing is simply divine. Inventive flavors and really great texture and flavor on the ice cream.

SheriG

Points +44

Vegan
22 Sep 2023

Amazing ice cream

Multiple options for vegan and gluten free Ice cream. Coconut and oat based. Strawberry shortcake is so good!

Herds

Points +107

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Lots of delicious vegan flavors and vegan waffle cones!

One of my favorite places to get good quality vegan ice cream! It can be hard finding an ice cream place that offers more than 1-2 vegan options on their menu. And even harder to find one with vegan waffle cones. They make their cones in house and there's usually 4 vegan options and 2 of them change every month so it's fun to revisit and try out the new flavors. SO GOOD every time. Line moves quickly so don't fret if the line looks long.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan waffle cones, Quick service

Cons: Parking is challenging

dea_larissa

Points +771

Vegan
18 Mar 2023

The vegan mango sticky rice ice cream is a game changer

What is better than mango sticky rice dessert? MANGO STICKY RICE ICE CREAM!!! They actually had 4 different vegan ice cream options when I went: banana chocolate hazelnut, lemon ice box pie, strawberry oat crumble (which I also tried and was sooo good!), and mango sticky rice. You can sample before you decide so try them all! Important to note that their flavors change seasonally so check out their social media to see what they have before you go!

Bushtitty

Points +501

Vegan
27 Mar 2022

NOMNOMNOM

So happy to have several vegan choices at this place! We loved the mango sticky rice and strawberry oat crumble. Also recommend the waffle cone, it’s delicious and though I am pro-gluten, their GF version is pretty good!

vegan_zzz

Points +62

Vegan
02 Aug 2021

Amazing

The pineapple upsidedown cake icecream was amazing, I also got the mango sticky rice, but it was more mango sorbet and only a little bit of sweet sticky rice flavor

Pros: Many vegan options ALWAYS, can get 1 scoop worth but 2 flavors

MarieSoriano

Points +479

Vegan
19 Jul 2021

Exceptional

I was just telling my husband that I hadn’t had pistachio ice cream since we became vegan. Then lo and behold we found Stella Jean’s. There are some vegan flavors that are always available like the Pistachio- Matcha, and others will only be available for a limited time like the Pineapple Upside Down Cake I had yesterday. Whatever flavor you choose, I don’t think you can go wrong here. And did I mention the vegan gluten-free waffle cones?

ernstarllano

Points +32

Vegan
14 Sep 2020

Best Ice Cream

Was craving some ice cream and decided to try this place out since they had vegan options and it was the best decision ever.

The ice cream of choice that blew my mind was the matcha pistachio, the flavors just compliment each other so well. They’re even better in a waffle cone.

I’ve been back a few times since my first visit and tried a few of the other vegan options: mango sticky rice, strawberry oat crumble, all delicious of course, but the matcha pistachio is definitely my go to.

Definitely give this place a try, especially if you’re looking for vegan options along with gluten free options. I’ll keep coming back even if it’s out of my way from wherever I am in San Diego, they’re just that good.

Pros: Vegan options , Gluten free options

irisvm

Points +522

Vegan
19 Dec 2019

One of the best

One of the best Ice creams I’ve ever had and their waffle cones make it even better. Also love that they use real spoons for taste testing instead of plastic ones. Slightly expensive but can’t really complain because it’s great quality.

Pros: No plastic trash

Nmg

Points +85

Vegan
21 Aug 2019

Best Vegan Ice Cream in SD

About half of the flavors are vegan. The freshly made waffle cones (also vegan) make the experience even better.

I had my first rocky road there (marshmallows and all) since going vegan several years ago.

Pros: Lots of Vegan Options, High Quality Ice Cream

Cons: Premium Ice Cream comes at Premium Cost

nmmolinar

Points +29

Vegetarian
22 May 2019

Yum!

There were a few vegan options, and a gluten free waffle cone available. Both were delicious. I admit it was the best cone I've ever tasted.

Pros: Friendly staff , Gluten-free option

Cons: Pricey

JeffreyMcLaurin

Points +266

Vegan
22 May 2019

Amazing Ice Cream!

I LOVE the ice cream here. I had the PB&J in a cone. It was amazing. I'd definitely recommend checking them out, especially since it's all locally owned, operated, and made.

Pros: Locally made delicious ice cream, Small business, Tastes amazing

Cons: Tiny bit pricy (but worth it)

LindseyGriffin

Points +18

Vegan
29 Nov 2018

Best vegan ice cream!

This is my favorite vegan ice cream in San Diego. I highly recommend going here! Get the matcha pistachio ;)

Pros: Homemade, Delicious

Cons: Only a couple vegan options




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