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Ici Ice Cream
(Now Closed)Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Berkeley
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Angela WenJanuary 18, 2016Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Not too sweet, not too heavy. When I went the orange rosemary toffee was awesome. Earl grey is better than Van Leuwann in NY. Make sure you add the cone :)
Victor StuberDecember 8, 2014The ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Pro tip: if you have two people, get one bowl with 2 scoops instead of 2 bowls with 1 scoop. Saves a whopping $2.50 off your bill.
Travel + LeisureOctober 14, 2014Each day, 11 flavors—drawn from whatever might be fresh, creative, and generally happening that day—are offered, made with organic Soul Food eggs and milk from Clover Organic Dairy. Read more
scott ...August 21, 2014This is icily the best dessert in the area. Get something with cinnamon in one of their hand-made cones. They have some sinfully gooey chocolate at the bottom.
Brian StraussJuly 25, 2015Seriously, does the ice cream experience get any better?? Get your scoops in a cone. Each comes with a chocolate plug to hold in the ice cream!
JoanJanuary 5, 2015Best ice cream in Berkeley!! I personally love earl grey, honey lavender, brown sugar gingersnap, and rose vanilla🍦
BommyNovember 23, 2014Flavors change daily. Vanilla creme brulee and pumpkin are tonight's favorites. Definitely get a scoop on a waffle cone!
Marina LadudaAugust 18, 2012Always a mad long line. The Flavors change daily, so watch out if you've got a favorite! Very good fresh ice cram and sorbets to melt in your mouth.
Zuleyha SucuDecember 7, 2011Scoops like coming from the heaven!Delicious flavors with daily fresh milk.The owner also coming from ChezPanisse.Don't bother while you're in long line since you'll have bunch of free sample flavors!
VyomaJuly 25, 2013I know this is an ice cream place, but the hot chocoate beats 'em all!!! Thick and creamy and perfect consistency. Can't not love it!
Stephanie LAugust 22, 2014Great ice cream; unique flavors! Get their homemade cone (chocolate on the bottom). Expect a wait on weekends.
Runqiu CaiJanuary 26, 2015Bright and bold flavors. Brown sugar gingersnap, cardamom rose, green tea sour cherry. Definitely get the homemade cone
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiJanuary 14, 2013Try the Candied Meyer Lemon Ice Cream - FINALLY made it to Ici thanks to 40 degree weather keeping away the lines. The other flavors I sampled were just fine but this was heavenly.- PertzDecember 17, 2014Come here on a rainy day...there's usually no line :) Earl grey tea and peppermint (seasonal) are my favorites!
Yvonne BarterSeptember 4, 2018Only a few people allowed in at a time so be prepared to wait. Try the ice cream in their cones with a protective chocolate shell at the bottom to prevent leaks.
Anything they have with marshmallow is great. Their cinnamon pepita toffee tastes like horchata and I love it!
Amy YMarch 1, 2015The line is usually way too crazy, so try to go during off-hours (meal times and in the morning). Go for the hand rolled cones!
Come there when it's cold out so you won't have to deal with the crowds!
Liza PAugust 23, 2015Quintessential artisanal ice cream! Smooth, rich, perfect! Worth every second in line.
Ana ElizabethOctober 5, 2012Best!!!!!! ice cream place in Berkeley. I am not exaggerating. Whenever I go there, there's usually a long line of people waiting to be served.
Ami K-MJune 2, 2013Worth the wait on a Saturday night. Get two scoops in a bowl. It's a tad bit more than one scoop on a cone.
Dominic FerraroAugust 9, 2016The lemon ginger snap ice cream sandwich might be the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had!
Susan BrownOctober 15, 2011This is the best ice cream in the bay area except for fresh in sf on Fillmore and that is yoghurt the line is at least a block long and very worth it?
Check Twitter for current flavors and be prepared to stand in a line. Totally worth it.
Al B.June 11, 2013Waited a good while just to try the interesting flavors. Worth it! I had an orange or cinnamon currant flavor.
Tom McGhanMarch 26, 2012Waiting in line outside the doors? Respect the chalkline and wait on the street side of the sidewalk so pedestrians can pass. You will get your nom on soon enough!
Jacqueline TopeteJanuary 11, 2015You get to try the ice cream while beeing in line! Huge lines but absolutely worth it!
Kevin ParkJune 3, 2013Milk Chocolate Cocoa Nib and Toasted Almond Caramel Swirl on a cone. #win #icecream #wow
Line moves pretty fast. Vanilla saffron ice milk is really refreshing.
Shaun HaberMarch 29, 2010Their Orange Chocolate Chip ice cream is a gift from god. Seriously, the best ice cream I've ever had. Call in advance to see if it's being made that day. Beware, they'll run out quickly!
perf for a warm sunny day in Berkeley. Long line is worth the wait. Fave flavor/s: vanilla, coffee cinnamon caramel, lemon lychee
MissRebel32May 28, 2011Line tends to be long & it is at least an half an hour wait, so try to get there right when it opens at 12! A must try is the hazel nut ice cream ;)
Berkeley classic - check Twitter for their daily offerings!
Benjamin OrtizAugust 25, 2014Pink peppercorn. If you ever get the chance. Also, affogato or their root beer float. Damn.
Try the affogato - it's the best. Don't forget to ask for the candied orange peel on top.
Craig VillamorSeptember 6, 2017Clever flavors but I think the line is artificially long to stoke demand & exclusivity. A
John BobeldykJune 6, 2012Worth a short wait. Have either/ both of strawberry rhubarb sorbet & passion fruit ici cream.
Shireen KaboliJune 14, 2013In the summer months the strawberry-lime and orange chocolate chip are so refreshing!
Wait in line for up to a half hour. When you get in, try no less than three flavors of ice cream, pick you favorite and get it in a handmade waffle cone. Savor the solid chocolate shot at the bottom.
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With different flavors made daily, Ici Ice Cream brings the people of Berkeley ice cream, sorbets and more made from scratch using organic ingredients! Yum!
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–9:30 PM
- Fri
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(510) 665-6054
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
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