Ici Ice Cream

What a gem. I recommend getting a cone to go and walking around the neighborhood a bit. Lovely daily ice creams in both classic and unexpected flavors.
Don’t Miss: Handmade ice cream cones, bourbon cookie ice cream.

Where should I start? Ici is my go-​to Bay Area ice cream spot, and I personally have never been disappointed by the service or quality of the ice cream that is served here. With different flavors pretty much every day, Ici consistently proves to have something new and exciting to offer to its multifarious customers (as there is typically a line that leads out the shop onto the sidewalk, despite the time of day). On extremely busy evenings, the employees often come outside the shop and ask customers in line what flavors they would like to sample, and they generously offer us spoonfuls of all the flavors we request on ACTUAL silverware (quite rare nowadays). I have absolutely no complaints about customer service, as the employees at Ici are extremely respectful and knowledgeable of the flavors that they serve each day.
My personal favorites here are the gingersnap, brown sugar, earl grey, horchata, and Thai tea ice cream flavors (I am most likely forgetting a few, but that merely goes to show how MANY options you are granted upon each of your visits to Ici).
As for the cones… They are the most fantastic ice cream cones that I have ever had the pleasure of trying. As a person who typically opts for my ice cream in a cup (no mess), I have never NOT asked for my ice cream on a cone from Ici, which in itself demonstrates my unwavering level of praise for Ici. With the perfect texture, superb flavor, and a delicious chocolate surprise at the apex of the delectable cone, Ici’s ice cream cones are a work of culinary art in themselves.
I have actually also tried Ici’s Baked Alaska ice cream cakes (two layers of ice cream — in my case, candied meyer lemon + green tea — atop a base of vanilla cake, covered in an eloquent layer of meringue) and I was quite impressed. Ici provides you with specific instructions on how to serve the cake (since it is covered in meringue, you must bake it @ 500°F for 2 – 3 minutes until golden brown, then serve) which makes it extremely feasible to have at parties.
Thus, I highly encourage you to pay Ici a visit — I always find it worth the ~30−40 minute drive from the area I live in, and I thoroughly hope that you will as well!

The cones were unique and delicious and I really liked the selection of flavors. I will echo the sentiments of other Unilocalers and say that the shop is very small and we did have to stand outside for 25 minutes before being let in to order.

Bottom line– the ice cream at ici is delicious, unique and certainly a must-​try during a trip to Elmwood in Berkeley.
My only complaint/​advice: The space is very tiny, and while busy due to popular demand, ici would be much more organized and efficient in serving customers if they had a second freezer in the back for additional workers to scoop from. I waited for what felt like an eternity watching my server hunch over the freezer waiting for another server to finish her scooping order, while holding a slowly melting cone in her other hand. That being said, I’m probably exaggerating a bit due to my impatience as a result of: 1) my excitement and anticipation for my frozen treat, and 2) my New York ‘tude.
I will definitely be back next time!

I would definitely call myself an ice cream fanatic and Ici has hit the spot when I am craving some high quality and delectable ice cream. Ici always has a line out the door and down the block, especially during post-​dinner dessert hours.
Ici creates some of the quirkiest and alien ice cream concoctions, some of which totally blow my taste buds away (in a good way) — like the gingersnap and earl gray, while others are not my cup of tea– like strawberry balsamic and candied meyer lemon. To give you an idea of what my palate is, I usually go for rich, creamy, and smooth ice cream flavors, like phish food at Ben & Jerry’s, salted caramel and coffee toffee at Birite, and ube-​macapuno and chocolate caramel crackle at Mitchell’s in a cup with a cone on top.
Some of the flavors at Ici are bold and rich, while others are more subtle and delicate. They always have a select few of both types of ice cream, and I always taste tested every single ice cream flavor before deciding, even if I have already had it before. The employees are usually really nice and understanding about it too :) Oh yeah and don’t forget about the cone. It’s a $ 1 extra for a waffle cone, BUT you don’t want to miss out on that crunchy chocolate-​filled goodness to go with that scoop or two ice cream of yours.
For those of you who are looking for unique twist here or there, Ici is the perfect place to hit up. If your looking for just the classics neapolitan, maybe try this some other day when your feeling bold.

Ici Ice Cream (from a Chez Panisse alum) produces of the finest affogatos that I’ve had in my entire life — the finest espresso, subtle yet delicious ice cream, and candied orange peel that rocks my world.
The lines outside never last for too long, usually going no further than 2 storefronts past Ici, and I will always happily wait for their incredible sweet treats.
Credit card is accepted, flavors change daily, and there are set flavors for a number of flavors sold in pre-​packaged pints (the ginger crème brûlée sounds insane).
Ici, your affogato reigns supreme!

This is the best ice cream place ever. Just look at the line ;)
First, don’t feel discouraged to wait in line cause this ice cream is so worth it! This place offers different flavors each day and they let you sample as many as you want. I also like how the workers come out and grab one group at a time so it’s not chaotic. They really make sure you have a pleasant experience at Ici’s. I sampled earl grey, lemon raspberry marshmallow, and some graham cracker flavor. Earl grey won. The flavor was so good. I went with one scoop of it in a cone, which has chocolate inside when you’re near the bottom. I like how the cone is wrapped in wax paper because it doesn’t stick to the cone. Anyway, thank you Ici’s. You leave me wanting to come back for more.

I personally prefer more dense and creamy ice cream. When I sampled a few flavors, a couple were too watery tasting. I settled for the green-​tea rose. That was good. It’s good if you’re looking for light refreshing flavors. I really like the cone — but mine wasn’t coasted with chocolate on the inside, just a chunk of chocolate on the bottom. Long lines. They should learn from Salt & Straw on making a more efficient line so people don’t have to wait so long.

I think the name of this place is pronounced «ih-​SEE.» Rules of English aside, this place is a quaint little ice cream shop on College Avenue in Berkeley that definitely has had enough praise (at the time of this review, 3000+ reviews and 4.5 stars) to basically tell you without reading my review that you should go here immediately and order something.
I tried the lemon mint and raspberry sherbets. Both were amazing and were the perfect treats for a summer day. Another fantastic option is getting the earl grey ice cream if you’re not feeling as hot about the fruity flavors. All of the ice cream here will run you about $ 3 – 5 which is definitely a great deal for small batch ice cream, especially in a college town!

My first time back to Ici in 7 years and I remember why I loved Ici so much. While Earl Grey Ice Cream is everywhere now, Ici was the first mover so they get props. They also continue to innovate with interesting flavors like Pink Peppercorn — Sour Cherry!
Also, do yourself a favor and get their cone. It’s like an elevated drumstick cone — coated in chocolate on the inside & chocolate at the way bottom (aka the best part)

Pretty epic ice cream experience. I’ve just discovered this stretch of College, which in my opinion is so much more interesting than the Rockridge stretch, and I wonder why this area isn’t known as the Gourmet Ghetto of Berkeley.
I’ve been twice now and each time the offerings have differed a bit. The lines can get pretty gnarly but the staff quickly handles the samples and the scoops.

One of THE BEST places in the Bay Area to get ice cream from. All natural fresh ingredients and they change their flavors everyday! You can call them to find out the daily flavors (automated message) call them and press 2 to hear. I don’t believe they post the daily flavors on their website but calling is super fast and easy. Not only do they have ice cream, they also have pre-​packed pints, ice cream sandwiches, bonbons, cakes, fresh cones made daily, freshly made heavenly marshmallows to take home (passionfruit, vanilla, and cocoa), ice cream floats, affogato, cookies, and more!
They get busy on weekends so plan accordingly, the line can be very very long out the door for up to ¹⁵⁄₂₀ minutes at most. But — it is totally worth the wait! Every time I go I call ahead to find out the flavors and when I hear something I like and try it out I am never disappointed. Rose vanilla is one of my favorite flavors. Vanilla crème brûlée is bomb. I’ve had so many good flavors that I can’t remember them all! You’ll have to try them out for yourself :)

Prepare to wait in a line out the door but not the chalkboard on the tree outside the entrance with flavors on it. Ici Ice is worth the wait, with a small selection (eleven flavors daily including ice creams, sorbets and sherbets) but very creative flavors plus cakes (bombs), bites (bon bons and ice cream bars), treats (pastries) and of course Blue Bottle Coffee espresso. You’ll also run into the assortment of daily specials: everything from root beer floats to hot fudge sundaes and more!
Get your ice cream in a cone: made fresh daily, hand wrapped and I’m sure it doesn’t hurt that they’re organic!
Taste the flavors before you buy and note that flavors are always changing, check before you visit if you have the option. I went with the peanut butter chocolate peanut but would have flipped over backwards if the rose flavor was available. Next time!
This is by far the most popular and talked about ice cream in Berkeley, and one stop will confirm why!

Don’t be discouraged by the long line. It actually goes by pretty fast.
I really enjoy that they create cool new flavors like yesterday i had a coffee caramel one. Sometimes flavors are too out there for me, but overall i love Ici’s. Plus I really love their cones as they are hand made and have chocolate in the inside.
It’s pretty pricey $ 4 for a scoop but *****TIP it’s way more worth if you get two scoops in a bowl!

A place that I love to come to to treat myself for a job well done or console myself after a failed midterm. Or you know if I just feel like being a fatty. Ici’s is always there through thick or thin.
Yes, there are huge lines sometimes and yes, you are paying a premium. However, I keep coming back for the high quality ice cream, yummy and interesting flavors, and great service. If you have friends visiting Berkeley, this place is a must go.
Might be cliché, but favorite flavor is Earl Grey! I feel like I’ve won the lottery every time it’s available. But even if I know that’s going to be what I order, I always always take advantage of the free samples. Try not to be a jerk holding up the line by restricting yourself to trying three flavors max.
Also, they have really cool ice cream sandwiches (ex: gingerbread ice cream sandwich with green tea ice cream) that I will one day get myself to buy because I’m sure it’s awesome.

When I lived in the Bay Area several years ago, I kept my ice cream sampling almost exclusively in San Francisco. How I wished I had found Ici sooner, as I think it’s one of the best places to get a scoop of the good stuff!
The menu changes quite often, but I’ve truly enjoyed their toffee-​based flavors, and most recently, I loved their combination of coconut, salted almond, and toffee. The ice cream texture is on point, being creamy and non-​gritty. I haven’t tried their sorbets yet, so I don’t have a lot of information to offer for those who are lactose-​intolerant. However, if you love a good ice cream cone, you can’t beat their hand-​rolled cones that have a bit of melted chocolate on the bottom to seal in the ice cream. Genius!
The staff are also quite patient and attentive, letting you try several flavors to help you make your decision. The last time I went there, the line was out the door and partially down the sidewalk, and several staff members came out to offer menus and tastings as we patiently waited to order. You should definitely give them a try if you are ever in the Berkeley/​North Oakland area!

After having such a good lunch, I decided to try out a local ice cream shop. Driving around the city, I came about this place. It looked like an happening place. There were a bunch of people inside and outside it even in the rain!
Now the parking here is intense. I don’t know if there is a parking lot nearby. I just grabbed the first parking spot I found. I had to parallel park. That was interesting to say the least.
Coming inside I noticed that it was a bit place. So if this place got busy, yeah there would need to be people waiting outside.
Looking around I saw there were five people helping out in the front. I saw two menus. There was a menu for the ice cream, and another menu for some coffee and stuff.
I needed something sweet. I was helped within five-​ten minutes. I got to try the chocolate chip cookie ice cream (yummy), the Earl Grey ice cream (pretty good), and finally tried the Mango-​Coconut Sherbet.
I ended up taking the last option. It was so sweet and the combo was surprisingly good.
I don’t like the prices. But considering this is a shop in Berkeley, and possibly the only one of it’s kind, I understand why the prices are the way they are.
Overall, it was a nice experience. A cool little shop!

Ici does it.
I enjoyed my one-​time experience here a few weeks ago. I came here with a group of 4 – 5 people and walked in after lunch. We got lucky because soon there was a huge line outside the shop.
Note: They have a server tend to one group at a time, which is a nice way of doing things. Your friends and yourself can get the ice cream at around the same time so one person isn’t still standing there waiting for the attention of another server.
Note 2: They will kick out groups into the outside line if it gets crowded. For some reason, they’re line isn’t that obvious, nor are there any written instructions that I noticed. I saw the server verbally tell people to wait outside, which I think a sign could solve so that he or she could focus on scooping ice cream and scooting people out.
In regards to the ice cream, I enjoyed mine very much. I got a lime flavored ice cream with toffee mint. One scoop each. It came out to around 5 bucks. Not the most expensive, but for the same price, it’s around the same amount Fenton’s would feed you. But since they have speciality flavors, this place is on par if not better. Nothing tasted «frozen.» My ice cream was just the right texture and consistency. Thumbs up all around.

I heard about the long lines that form during peak times but today wasn’t so bad. We asked for samples and The lovely young counter lady obliged us. I went with the Bombe: vanilla ice cream with no flour cake dipped in chocolate. Four stars! Next time I got to order the chocolate peanut butter in a cone.

ALWAYS worth the line no matter that it is the middle of an El Niño winter! LOL
On a serious note though any of the cut flavors even if they sound crazy have never let Mo or me astray. They really are masters are getting flavor out of those nuts! HAHA.
But if you prefer the junky highly processed low quality stuff or are too cheap to pay for quality that is OKAY WITH ME just means a shorter line.

I’m a sucker for the interesting flavors offered at Ici’s, but this place is definitely on the pricey end.
I like the lavender, rum, and tea based flavors the best. Stay away from anything caramel based unless you enjoy the taste of burnt caramel.
Don’t let the line deter you, it goes by fast, and sometimes staff come out and ask you if you want to try flavors while waiting in line!
Also, don’t skip out on the cone! Ici’s makes the best cones (they even sell cones).

4.5÷5
If you want some fancy ice cream, Ici’s is your place. I wish I could make this my go-​to spot in Berkeley but between the prices and location/​parking, I’ve opted for some other spots in Berkeley instead. Ici’s definitely has some of the most unique flavors out of all the ice cream places I’ve tried in the area but whether or not all the flavors work is debatable. I haven’t explicitly disliked anything and the flavors are always very clean and fresh tasting but in the end I often end up with a small issue whether it’s the texture, an overwhelmingly simple taste (despite the fancy sounding name), or a flavor combo that just doesn’t quite hit the mark. Overall, Ici’s really is a wonderful place to try out. The lines can be a bit long so be prepared for a wait.

Ici’s ice cream is a heaven sent gift from God. This place is honestly my favorite ice cream shop in the whole Bay Area, over Humphrey Slocombe and Bi-​Rites.
Their flavors change daily, and they have some of the most amazing concoctions that I have had. The ice cream is creamy, sweet and just downright heavenly.
On this current visit, I had the opportunity to sample three different flavors (Take advantage of the samples because you never know when you’ll find an amazing flavor you never heard about): the rose-​green tea meringue, malted vanilla chocolate chip, and the brown sugar gingersnap. All of them were amazing, but I decided to go with the rose-​green tea meringue and boy I wish I had bought a pint instead of a scoop now. It’s almost like collecting pokemon since their flavors change daily, you want to ensure that you’ll have some for a rainy day since you never know when they’ll bring back the flavor.
Some of my personal favorites over the years include: early grey, thai milk tea, and honey lavender.
Do make sure to check their flavors on their twitter account before visiting, but it’s rare for you to ever go on a day with no flavors you can enjoy. Also, make sure you get their hand made sugar cone with a chocolate tip.

Single Scoop ($ 3.25) cone ($ 4.25)
I’ve been here a couple times and their Flavors always change. They have a variety of unique flavors. Their ice cream is more on the icier side than most places yet still creamy, smooth, and delicious.
Their homemade cones are amazing! They’re made fresh and has a crispy-​waffle-​cookie like texture. I recommend trying their cone!
They also sell ice cream pints, cookies, baked goods, coffee/​tea, and even their cones (10 for $ 10).
This place is more on the pricier side. Don’t forget to sample their ice cream flavors! :)

Seriously love this place. One of the best ice cream boutiques around. Ici has ice cream that is at the top of its game. This place is absolute perfection.
Located on College Avenue, Ici can get incredibly busy, even on the coldest of nights. There’s usually a line that goes out the door but don’t worry as it tends to move at a decent pace. They have new flavors every day since their ice cream is made fresh and daily so be sure to check out their flavors online before you go if you’re particular or looking for a specific flavor. There’s a cute list hung outside the shop so you can pick some to sample and have the names ready when you go in. You’re allowed about 3 samples and they use reusable spoons!
Some of my favorite flavors include earl grey, honey-​vanilla-​black tea, honey-​orange blossom, burnt caramel and rose-​vanilla. You seriously can’t go wrong here. They have a lot of unique flavors so have fun trying the many different mixes and variations! They do the classics, such as just strawberry or vanilla really well too.
I also recommend getting the cone as well if it’s your first time. The cones are handmade with sugar and they’re delicious. Definitely worth a try. The price is definitely on the pricer side but they’re all about quality over quantity. The ice cream is artisan, extremely well made with terrific flavors. You haven’t really had ice cream until you’ve had Ici.

This place was pretty darn good.
I got there I’ve cream sandwhich. It was delicious. They used gingerbread on the outside which was amazing!!! The blood orange ice cream that was inside of the sandwhich was good too. It had a strong taste of orange. Only reason this isn’t a five star review.
I would recommend this place to anyone that loves desert. Their fresh ingredients make their delicious sweets shine.

I’ve been here plenty of times. First off ice cream is good and seasonal, however I would not say it’s amazing — or worth waiting in the rain or in line for.
My major complaint with this place was the slow paced service. Workers are few, customers are many and they do not have an efficient system to speed up the line. Literally I waited for 30 minutes to get a scoop of ice cream… Not my cup of tea. It’s frustrating when workers just cannot keep up.
Earl grey is aite. Do not get the hype with this flavor. I’d stick to the regular flavors — chocolate, vanilla, pink peppermint was good too.

The line here moves so sloOow but it’s sOoOo worth it. Ici’s, you can #wastemytime any day.
Bi-​rite is my favorite ice cream of all time, but I might have to rethink this one after my visit today. Ici’s comes in very, very, very, very close. The one thing I DO know, however, is Ici’s cones are BOMB DOT COM and shits on any other cone I’ve ever had. Seriously, get the cone.
I tried the caramel cashew and cinnamon bourbon pecan today, with a cone of course, and everything was on point.

I don’t realize I haven’t put any reviews for this place!!! When I lived in SF, I always come here at least once a week! It’s the best ice cream I’ve ever had! The line can be long, but it usually moves pretty fast.
I don’t have favorite flavors since they rotate regularly. But whatever flavors you order, you won’t be disappointed. I would give this place 10 stars if I can (it’s that good)!

This small ice cream place is amazing! Flavors change daily so if you’re looking for something specific I would check online or call ahead. But anyone can find a great flavor that’s unique and surprises the palate.
Located on College Ave in Berkeley near shops and restaurants. Parking is limited to street parking and some small lots nearby. This place is always packed! Even when it’s pouring rain outside there’s a line. They also have great little treats packaged up and ready to go such as meringues, cookies, and their amazing ice cream cones. My all time favorite flavor has been rosemary pine nut praline (great, now that I’m talking about it I want another double scoop stat!). I’ve had something with pistachio in it that was yummy too.
Support local businesses and shop small!

A Berkeley classic that is worth the wait in line and even better when there is no line! I would say I frequent Ici often and I am always impressed with the unique combinations and flavor profiles that satisfy bougie foodies and the Vanilla-only’s – there really is something for everyone each day.
Go for the cone! A perfectly fresh, crispy waffle-​like cookie with a chocolate treat at the end to prevent dripping. Seriously, get the cone.
The packaged treats are also great grab bags – from candied orange peel to passion fruit marshmallows. Fun treats to keep the Ici experience continuing at home, or at least through the car ride home.
Today’s favorite flavors: Orange-​chocolate chip and mango-​lime sorbet. Looking forward to going back soon!

I came with a few friends and was pleasantly greeted with no line, granted it was a cold, winter-​y day. If you’re a fan of lemon squares, or lemon-​flavor in general, I highly recommend at least trying the Lemon Meringue (if it’s available the day you go in). It was tart, sweet, and, literally, melt-​in-​your-​mouth creamy. The cones were tasty, but a little too dense for my liking.
I definitely appreciate the unique flavors available (Pan Forte?), and the changing flavors from one day to the next. I also liked how one server would cater to one party at a time; very efficient.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Handmade, local ingredients, just beyond amazing ice cream! The line is usually long, but so worth the wait. If it’s all the way to the dry cleaner (you’ll know what I mean when you get there), it usually means you’ll wait ~30 minutes.
Their flavors change every day, so be sure to check on their Twitter account to see what they are. Disclaimer: they usually post flavors in the morning, and sometimes (especially weekends) they’ll run out so a flavor will change. Some of my favorites are: vanilla crème brûlée, burnt caramel, and earl grey. However, I truly believe that you cannot go wrong with any of the flavors. You’re able to sample before you order if you’re unsure (or just want to try a few things).
The cones are handmade, so I’d highly suggest getting your ice cream in a cone. I generally get 2 scoops in a cone because one is just not enough (especially after you’ve waited 30 minutes in line — you deserve 2 scoops).
Pro tip: If the line is way too long, spend the $ 10 on a pre-​packed pint. It’s $ 10, but you can skip the line to buy it. Especially if it’s vanilla crème brûlée…

I love the ever-​changing unique daily flavours – it’s like a mini foodie adventure. Then again, the changing menu means that it doesn’t always have my favourite flavour (Earl Grey). Tip #1: you can choose to surprise yourself with the daily flavours, or you can check their Twitter to see what flavours they have that day if you’re only particularly craving certain flavors and debating whether you should go to Ici’s or not.
The price is not on the cheaper side for ice cream. However, here’s another tip: if you want 1 scoop but are craving 2 flavours, you can ask for a half-​and-​half one scoop of ice cream. You’ll still pay the price for one. The line is normally long, especially on weekends. However, it goes by quickly when you’re with company. It’s a cute store, with unique flavours. Rarely has anyone I know been disappointed at Ici’s!

How have I not reviewed Icis?!! This ice cream sanctuary is one of my all time favorites! It has never disappointed me. In college, I used to live down the street and it was my excuse for so many study breaks and ice cream dates!
I normally get 2 scoops in a cone. Here are my 3 tips for doing Ici’s the right way!
TIP 1: Always check their daily flavors on twitter!
TIP 2: Get a cone! They make their cones in shop and it has a decadent chocolate tip when you get to the end! It gets me every time
TIP 3: Always sample flavors even when you think you have an idea of what you wanna get
Some of my favorite flavors are the thai tea, earl grey, vanilla crème brûlée, mint cookie and banana cream pie to name a FEW off the top of my head. None of their flavors in my opinion taste artificial or overly sweet. And majority of them are the perfectl creamy texture, unless they are sorbets or ice milks.

Ici has probably caught your eye because of the number of high reviews that it has. There is a reason as to why it is one of the most popular ice cream joints in Berkeley.
On my final day at Berkeley I decided that ice cream would pair well with the hot sunny day. It’s a small shop, but you shouldn’t miss the cute little Ici Ice Cream sign. Now the set up for Ici isn’t like your normal ice cream shop where you can see all the flavors on the freezers. There also isn’t a flavor board posted in the shop. Instead, they have a display case with the current flavors available. You’ll have to lean in and take a look. On a sunny day, there was a bit of glare on the glass so it was actually a little tedious to take a look at the flavor that they had.
Prices are listed on the board. You can get your ice cream in a bowl or in a homemade waffle cone. I went with a single scoop of the earl grey in a waffle cone while my friend decided on a single scoop of cookies-​n-​crème in a cup.
The earl grey is one of their most popular flavors. It is a beautiful flavor, and the ice cream itself is very smooth and creamy. If you are a fan of earl grey, then this ice cream will probably tickle your taste buds. However, being a Seattlelite, earl grey ice cream is very popular at Molly Moons. In comparison to the earl grey at Molly Moons, Ici’s earl grey is a little less strong. I prefer my ice cream to be packed full of flavor so Ici’s came a little short to what I’ve had in the past. Don’t let this steer you away from earl grey though. I thoroughly enjoyed the earl grey from Ici’s and thought it was divine.
The waffle cone was a bit more puzzling to me. It didn’t exactly scream the flavor of a waffle to me. It is very crunchy, more so than other waffle cones I’ve had. It also isn’t as a big as the ones I’ve had before. The very bottom has a piece of dark chocolate to stop ice cream from coming out. I actually liked the small piece of chocolate as it was a perfect ending note to a great treat.
I tried a spoonful of the cookies-​n-​crème from my friend and my eyes widened. This is probably the best cookies-​n-​crème ice cream I have ever tried. It is rich and creamy but not overly sweet. There are nice chunks of Oreos in it giving it a nice texture. Would definitely recommend the cookies-​n-​crème from Ici’s if that’s one of your favorite flavors.
The ladies there were friendly and patient with us while we were browsing. Overall, great place with quality ice cream and unique flavors!

There is nothing they could do to make this place better. Go home everybody else.
Came here on a weekend showing some friends from SF my old stomping grounds and made a point to bring them here. Line moves a little slow because people are too busy trying out different flavors once they are up. But do not be deterred by the lines… It is well worth it! The people who work here were also particularly helpful and try to get you samples right before you get to the counter to speed things up.
I ended up getting the concord grape sherbet and crème fraîche ice cream. I was skeptical that crème fraîche ice cream might be too rich and heavy, but it was perfect combination with the sherbet. Also, i’ve never seen these flavors anywhere else, and I’ve been to my fair share of ice cream spots in the Bay Area (Bi-​rite, Mitchells. Miscellaneous, Smitten, etc.) and never cam across those flavors before. ALSO, the cone was really good! they are hand rolled cones with chocolate at the bottom. The cone really stood out to me. There isn’t really any seating, but that’s ok because college ave is your oyster.

I had such high expectations for Ici because of the reviews and friends’ recommendations. I had been keeping up with their daily flavors all weekend and all morning. However, I thought they were just ok. :(All that trouble for parking around the area for some hyped up ice cream.(although I did find a spot on the street in front of Ici). The establishment was so small and got crowded FAST. I was told lines get long at night, so I tried to get there before dinner. I’m glad I didn’t have to waste more time by waiting in a long line.
I guess you taste the flavors and order on the right. The menu is on the wall behind the fridge. The list of pre-​packed pint flavors are on the left by the baked goods. You pay on the left side at the register. I couldn’t find a set list of daily flavors, but I guess they were strewn along the walls. They actually post their flavors on Twitter, but probably not until close to opening (they don’t open until noon) — I checked at 11 am but nothing was updated. I ended up getting pints instead of scoops because I didn’t want to stay in there. Each pint is $ 10, which is way too much for ice cream. Cones are $ 1. A single scoop is about $ 3. A double scoop is close to $ 4 – 5.
I was hoping to try honey lavender, but unfortunately, they have a flavor list that changes every day. I ended up trying earl grey, candied meyer lemon, and maple candied bacon. I was excited to try earl grey but was disappointed. It didn’t stand out to me. The only one I liked was maple candied bacon because of the bacon pieces. It wasn’t pre-​packed, but the lady was able to pack a pint of it for me.
I might be back. if I’m in the area. But if I were a student trying to save money, I’d just pick up a Haagen Dazs or Talenti at Safeway.

Ici’s = America’s Best Ice Cream! :)

Quelle chance! N’y avait pas une queue parce q’il a plu à Berkeley.
I hope no one is mistaken and thinks «ici» is not French for «ice», it means «here». As in come here right now. Maintenant! Cute French décor, very girly. They even have complimentary sparkling water.
My fiancé, cousin and I tried 3 flavors: earl grey tea, lemon french vanilla and saffron rose.
The consensus favorite? Earl grey. Subtle taste, not too sweet?
#2 was the saffron rose. This one was very interesting because at first taste, the rose was quite strong. But the taste disappears by the spoonful and you’re left with tasting just the cream base. I find that if you wait a bit and try the other flavors before going back to the saffron rose, you’ll get that initial first hit of rose again. But that’s no way to eat it if you only get that one flavor.
I don’t like cold lemon-​y desserts/​drinks so the lemon vanilla was my least favorite. Everyone else loved it though.
Overal, very good ice cream. The consistency of the ice cream was smooth, except for the limon vanille. It was probably the closest to a sorbet out of the three, so it makes sense. Another thing to point out is that they use very fresh eggs, and you can taste them. If you’re into eggy custard, you’ll probably like Ici. If not, then hopefully the flavors will distract you enough from it.
Oh, and if you’re wondering what ice cream is in French. It’s «glacée».

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