N’iceCream

This location is closed.
Very sad to report, they were such a great place. High quality. I will miss it

Not a fan. Came here yesterday with a $ 20 for $ 14 Groupon with my two kids. Both kids ordered milkshakes with two gelato flavors, and I ordered a large, with 4 flavors. The total was $ 19. The girl behind the counter took FOREVER to make the shakes. Seriously. Like, forever. She spent several minutes just wandering around looking for a spoon to scrape a shake out of the mixing cup. A line was building up. I wanted a shake too, but by the time she had spent 10 minutes making two of them, I had mercy on the people waiting and said I’d just make it easier and just order a cup of gelato. The girl sighed and said, «thank you.» Really? It’s your freaking job! But whatever.
So anyway, I ordered the portola coffee, mint chip, almond joy, and peanut butter cup. So, our order totaled $ 19.00. I handed her my phone with the $ 20.00 Groupon, she scans it, and says thanks. Uh, what about that extra dollar? I mean, I know it’s just a dollar, but shouldn’t she have asked if we wanted to buy a bottle of water or a couple of $.50 toppings, or something? No, because I’m sure that $ 1.00 went right into her pocket after we left. Pissed me off — and I would NOT have tipped her!
As far as the gelato, every damn flavor tasted the same! I was ticked! The only thing that gave a clue about the different flavors was that there were chocolate chips in the mint chip gelato. :(
Even $ 14 on a Groupon was too much money spent at N’ice Cream.

First time coming to this place. I liked the ice cream, but the service was atrocious. Will not be returning. Blonde cashier with the short bob was a MEGA-​bitch. We were really nice and polite to her before buying and she literally just angrily handed over the mini-​spoon samples and gave us the side of her face so she wouldn’t have to engage with us.
I think it was around 7:25 on a Saturday when we came and there was literally nobody else at the shop. She SCREAMED over our heads to another shop owner that she «Wants to close NOW!» Like, yeah if it weren’t for these a**holes right in front of me buying ice cream and providing revenue for this shop I’d be closing already. How dare we buy ice cream from an OPEN ice cream shop, right?
So we paid, and after we paid she just stalked off. Didn’t say thank you, she just angrily marched off and left us standing there. Didn’t even turn the damn Ipad back around. Like, ok I guess our transaction is over now: licks ice cream:.
It was somewhat entertaining because the store itself is so cutesy with the name and happy cartoon faces on the walls, meanwhile this chick is like absolutely miserable in her ice cream prison. I will not be coming back.

I had this place bookmarked for so long. I just never knew where it was until I stumbled on it when I went to Shuck Oyster Bar. I came back the next day to try it. They have all the flavors laid out so I went with the strawberry since it had bits of strawberries on it. I also went with the salted caramel as you can pick up to 3 flavors if you order a medium.
The strawberry was amazing. It was one of the best tasting strawberry ice cream I’ve had. I had been having bad ice cream experiences with ice cream my last few times from random places I’ve found on Unilocal so I was a bit hesitant but this place really restored my faith in ice cream lol. The salted caramel was good but a bit too salty for my taste. I didn’t think it blended well with my strawberry which was my mistake. Had they been separated I’m sure it would have both been spectacular. My friend ordered the milk chocolate. I asked her how it was and she told me it was rich in texture and incredibly tasty.
The service is laid back and they are quick and on top of things. You have the option of choosing cup or cone. They have 3 sizes for both. I should have personally gotten a cone but since I was driving a cup was more convenient. Curses, since their cone looks delicious. Ah wells, next time.
PS the strawberry chunks on the ice cream was incredible. It made the strawberry ice cream a whole lot better, even if they were frozen strawberries in didn’t really matter. Good stuff guys!!!

The gelato is pretty outstanding! I really like the hazelnut and stracciatella and both were really good with just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess. There were a lot of different flavors, but I’m glad I went with some classic flavors, perhaps next time I’ll branch out to other flavors!

Very disappointed I got turned down for ice cream tonight. Yeaa turn down for what??! I came right at 8pm sharp, that’s when they closed… but the young blonde employee was still serving 2 other customers. She hasn’t even ring them up yet. Anyways, I asked if they’re still open and the girl said they’re closed. Dang, she didn’t care to take my business and the easy $ 5 N’iceCream was going to make. She rather valued her 5 extra minutes at work. Sigh, I’ll still come back, but how I was turned down for ice cream was unfair and poor customer service.

Rose Flavored Ice Cream!!! Do it!
Obviously I always save room for dessert so we decided to check out Nice Cream at Soco Mixmart! Came here on a Friday after lunch and there was no wait. The only person working there was a young girl. She grabbed us samples of the flavors of gelato that we wanted.
Rose
I was skeptical about this flavor because I was iffy about it being too aromatic but it was perfect! The rose flavor is very pleasant and the gelato even had little pieces of rose petals in it. How magical and romantic! This was my favorite flavor
Hazelnut Chocolate
This tastes exactly like Ferrero Rocher chocolates! Again the flavor was not overpowering. Often times hazelnut can overpower chocolate or vice versa but not here! This gelato is topped with chopped hazelnuts which added a nice crunch and texture
Amaretto Cherry
This flavor of gelato was more like a vanilla gelato with swirls of cherry in it! There are also full-​sized cherries in this too! I’m not a fan of amaretto so the flavor was too strong when I bit into the cherries.
Overall I would definitely come back again solely based on the product. Nice Cream does a great job with delivering a unique and quality product to its costumers. 4 stars because prices are steep ($ 5 for a small) and the service could’ve been better. Our cashier messed up on my order but I didn’t want to ask her to rescoop because there was a line forming behind us.

I normally don’t like sweets. But this place is good. It is not overly sweet. I usually go for the vanilla. I know boring. I was being adventurous and tried the Rose vanilla, ooohhhh… It was very tasty. The rose was not over powering or lost when tasting it. it was very refreshing.
the girls were very accommodating while we tried the different flavor.
I will be back.

Make any day into a N’ice day with N’iceCream Ice Cream!
This parlor has established themselves as one of the best ice cream/​gelato spots in OC. Their innovative flavors and rich, creamy consistency leave a lasting impression that resonates within my inner fat kid. The best part? Its healthier than most ice cream places because they strictly use organic milk, cane sugar, and skim milk powder to create their product. By using milk, instead of cream, this cuts down on the fat content leaving the consumer feeling light and wanting more!
My #1 favorite flavor is the chocolate hazelnut which tastes identical to ferrero rocher chocolate. Milk & Cereal, Banana Maple, and Stracciatella all have sweet wonderful tastes that deserve recognition too. I’d go as far as saying that the milk & cereal here is better than Afters Ice Cream. The hazelnut, however, was the one flavor that had dissonance as it had bitter notes at tail’s end.
A small scoop consists of choosing 2 flavors/​2scoops and can be had for $ 5 in a cup or cone. In regards to proportion, I feel the scoops can and should be larger. A medium will run you $ 6 (You can choose 1 – 3 flavors/​3scoops) and a large is $ 7 (Can choose 1 – 4 flavors/​4scoops). You can also get a kids size scoop for $ 3 (1 flavor/​1scoop).
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Conclusion: 4.5 Stars. I feel the tastes and textures here set a precedent for how ice cream should be made and served. Minor flaws are due to proportion, pricing, and inability to mass produce beloved flavors on a daily basis, but other than that, it’s a dessert spot that will be visited regularly whenever I hit up the OC Mix!
Extra Notes
–Accepts credit card
–Friendly, patient service
–Décor is inviting, but I feel the lighting over the ice cream should be better
–Menu’s should be re-​drawn by chalk to be more visible
–Restrooms in OC mix are relatively clean

This piace is so cute and homemade ice cream is so yummy!!!
I loved hazelut coffee and mint chocolate ice cream is best!!!
Try it and love it~~

Two words…
Rose vanilla. I was thrilled to find out that this place carried my favorite flavor, and better yet, it’s gelato! I dropped by here on a Saturday night after dinner. I got a small of the rose vanilla and banana flavor. Delicious! The sweetness and consistency was perfect. The person I came with got a large of three flavors, which all three were also good. Some of the flavors they carried were thin mint, salted caramel, stracciatella, hazel nut chip, strawberry sorbet, pistachio, cookies and cream, and a whole lot more. My second flavor, peanut butter, was out though =(.
It was about $ 5 for a small (up to two flavors). The girl working behind the counter was patient and friendly. She allowed us to try whatever flavored we wanted. This is just a ice cream stand really, not really a shop. It’s inside the OC mix so there are areas to hang out and chill while enjoying your treat. I also liked that there wasn’t a line or a ton of people so it was easy grabbing what you want and leaving. I will be back =)

The ice cream here is made fresh every morning apparently and the texture is super smooth!
I got the large, with 4 sorbet flavors. Salted Caramel, Watermelon, Milk & Cereal, and a chocolate chip flavor. ALL were delicious.
The atmosphere here is clean and it’s inside The Mix so this is a good place to stop by!

Went to OC Mix Mart for coffee but saw a sign for gelato and my stomach followed it. It’s called N’ice Cream but it’s gelato. When I saw the cup sizes I thought 4oz would be too small so I got the 6oz. I didn’t realize that they scoop a couple heaps of ice cream on top and are pretty generous about their portions. I definitely recommend getting the smaller cup. They offer standard gelato flavors like chocolate, hazelnut and stracciatella and a few other ones like white chocolate and salted caramel. I ended up getting the $ 6 6oz. cup with salted caramel and waffle cone with peanuts on top (50 cents). The gelato was extremely fresh but also very much lacking in flavor. I found myself craving Haagen Dazs caramel cone ice cream. If I start craving Haagen Dazs when I’m already eating gelato/​ice cream, they haven’t done their job. If I had a blindfold on, I probably would have guessed that the two gelatos were the same flavor. They both tasted milky yet fresh but they didn’t evoke much of a sense of salted caramel. I was pretty disappointed because I had huge heaps of gelato that tasted like a milky vanilla flavor. Perhaps I should’ve gone for the fruity flavors like lemon sorbet.
Am I gonna go back? Yes. Many of the reviews I’ve read talk about how the flavors change really often — daily? — and many of them sound good. The consistency and texture were good enough for me to give it another try, I just hope the flavors don’t disappoint!

I love ice cream and N’ice Cream has plenty of it.
Yummy, unique flavors, one tastier than the next.
$ 4 a scoop is a bit steep, but by now average and the scoops are generous.
I had the waffle cone crunch, super tasty but a bit soft, so you have to eat it quickly, before it melts.
Service was ok, not stellar, parking a bit of a pain.
Though not my absolute favorite place for ice cream, I am sure I’ll be back to try more flavors next time.

If you are looking for a fresh, sweet, and delicious treat, this is the place to go. It is located inside the OC Mix along with other coffee shops, tea shops, cheese shops, and you name it shops. It is a very small location but don’t let that fool you.
I really like coming here because the gelato here tastes great and are made from natural raw ingredients, organic milk, cane sugar, and no artificial ingredients are used. They are made fresh daily.
They also let you get an unlimited amount of samples, although I don’t think that I have ever asked for one. They have about ten to twelve flavors a day and they rotate daily. This is great if you like variety but not as great if you want a specific flavor all the time. I do believe that you can check the daily list off their website. (
) They do have a few permanent flavors such as vanilla bean,
pistachio, salted caramel, and stracciatella, Prices range from $ 4-​$ 6 depending on how many scoops you want, and a pint is $ 10 to take home.
The first couple of times I went with a two scoop with two different flavors. I know that the first time I got strawberry and chocolate. I don’t remember what I had the second time but I know that I have always left this place happy. My husband has gone here a few extra times when I was not carpooling with him home as this has become one of our favorite go to spots for something sweet. We just don’t make it nearly as often because we don’t go that way often. One time he stopped over for a mint chocolate chip shake and loved it. He has also ran into strawberry and banana days and got to enjoy that experience. Somehow I always miss banana.
We stopped by just recently for a shake. He ended up with the Tiramisu which was yummy but very sweet. I went with the chocolate mint waffle cone crunch shake. WOW. Now that was one great shake! Not too thin, and full of flavor. One of my favorites so far. I believe he wanted this flavor but doesn’t like to duplicate. I was never a mint fan but have recently grown to enjoy it here and there, especially if chocolate masks some of it. It makes out for a great combo. Shakes run you at $ 6 which is more steep than others but it’s worth it to me, especially without so much junk in it.
The downfall? Now I have something else to blow my money on and will be craving more often.
Service is always awesome and the workers there are very friendly.

This is a good ice cream store, it’s a tad on the expensive side but is fresh made and a boutique shop, which they have different flavors daily
The best deal is the $ 6 milk shake, which they put a lot of ice cream in.
The service is excellent, and they do provide some tasting samples to help in your decision making on what to indulge in.
Parking is easy, it’s in The OC Mix

We decided to stop here after reading many positive reviews during our first ever visit to the OC Mix. Why I haven’t tried this sooner I don’t know but I can tell you that after this experience I will be here many more time to come.
As soon as we walked up to the counter the girl working immediately offered us samples. I took her up on her offer and sampled the mint chip which was very creamy and had just the right amount of mint flavor. Me and my wife both decided to order 2 scoops ($ 5 each) and both of us were quite happy with our selections. I had the vanilla bean and mint chip while my wife went with the basic chocolate and strawberry options. All of their (n)ice cream is super creamy and has perfect flavor. The (n)ice cream is made fresh each day and they have several rotating flavors along with a few standards such as salted caramel.
The place is tiny as is all of the other stores within the OC Mix but there is sufficient seating around to enjoy this tasty treat. The pricing may be a bit high but is well worth the price to me based purely on the creaminess and flavor alone. The service was very friendly and the options were great. They also do shakes which I will have to try on a future visit as they sound amazing. I like the fact that they use the Belly Rewards program as well as this allows you to accrue points with each visit that can later be used for discounts and other incentives including free ice cream. A very pleasant initial experience and I am already looking forward to the next. What flavor should I try next?

Gelato & Sorbet shop right when you walk in the front door of OC Mix. Product is made every morning on premises. Milk is from California dairy farm and there’s no artificial sweeteners or colors. Prices are a bit high but the quality is top notch and is now my favorite gelato place. My two previous favorite gelato places have gone out of business :-(
Since I’m addicted to Portola Coffee I was excited to see their espresso gelato made from Portola’s espresso. Best tasting coffee flavored frozen treat I’ve had. Deeeeeeeeelicious. I also had a scoop of vanilla bean since I figured it would pair up nicely. Full of vanilla bean seeds and mighty tasty. Both were very creamy.
I can’t wait to try some more flavors!

SALTED CARAMEL – That pretty much sums up this little ice cream stall inside OC Mart Mix. If you appreciate the combination of sweet and salty like myself, this is the flavor to get. You won’t be disappointed.
HAZELNUT – I like this! There’s a hint of bitterness to it and it wasn’t that sweet. Each bite gets better and better. Yummm!
BANANA CARAMEL – This was a hit too. You can tell because this and the two flavors I mentioned above had the almost empty trays among all the flavors. If you love bananas, this one’s for you!
Other flavors I remember available that day:
Strawberry Mango
Pistachio
Mint Chocolate
Mayan Nut Chocolate
Stracciatella
PROS:
–Really friendly server
–You can sample as many flavors as you want
–Flavors are unique and made fresh daily
CON:
–A bit pricey. $ 4 for 1 scoop. $ 5 for 2 scoops. $ 6 for 3 scoops.
TIP: Don’t settle with one scoop. Get your money’s worth and go for 3!
A good find! I’ll be back :)

My wife dragged me along to The OC Mart Mix the other day because she wanted to window shop and was craving some ice cream from N’iceCream. I am not a window shopper, don’t enjoy the experience and can become bored and irritable in a hurry … I am not the ideal shopping companion. Which makes me wonder why my wife insists on dragging me along on these adventures; even if it is on an infrequent basis. Staring at stuff I have no intention of buying is a useless activity in my humble opinion.
Rohlinism: When I shop it is with intent: I know what I want, I buy it and I leave.
Marriage is all about compromise and this is one of things I have to compromise on … occasionally.
So we jumped in the Edge, headed off The OC Mart Mix, parked and started looking around. She showed me the area for the Farmer’s Market and several of the more popular businesses … your eyes are getting sleepy … oh wait … it was just mine. Finally she led me to the one place where I knew we would be making a purchase … N’iceCream!
N’iceCream is a small Gelato shop in the middle of the center. It shares a building with several other businesses (I believe it was in the same building as We Olive & Wine Bar and The Cheese Shop). The Gelato is made on site fresh everyday, with organic milk, cane sugar and natural raw ingredients. There are no added colors, no added corn syrups or artificial flavors or sweeteners. They have four permanent flavors and rotate a dozen on a daily basis. For the daily list of flavors, you can go to this website (
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Permanent Flavors:
Vanilla Bean
Salted Caramel
Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip /​Chunk)
Pistachio
Flavors of the Day:
Chia Spiced Biscotti
Peanut Butter Chip
Strawberry Swirl
Thin Mint
Hazelnut
Orange Blossom with Honey
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Chili
Apple Sorbet
Strawberry Sorbet
Chocolate Sorbet
Arnold Palmer Sorbet
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They also have a list of prices and what they offer:
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Basically it is a choices of choice of how many scoops (1 to 3 scoops pricing from $ 4 to $ 6 and a to-​go pint for $ 10), Toppings ($.50 per topping) and Milkshakes (Regular $ 5.50 and Thick $ 6.50). Without being prompted the server started offering us samples. My wife tried the Thin Mint (thought it was very good, but didn’t like the chunks of cookie mixed in), The Strawberry Swirl (very good) and the Chocolate Chili (
). I opted for the Key Lime Pie (didn’t have that key lime bite, very bland) and the Peanut Butter Chip (
). We both order two scoop cups, received our deliciousness and sat down in the lounge area next to the shop.
Laina really liked the chocolate and the after heat from the chilies. I agreed. I thought the Peanut Butter Chip was very good, although my wife would have preferred a chocolate peanut butter swirl (she is a chocoholic). The Gelato was very creamy and the consistency was right between soft serve and the stuff you get at Baskin Robbins (not a fan of the hard stuff). The only drawback being, I doubt the consistency would hold up to a lengthy car ride during the summer, making the to-​go pints a poor option.
The server was very friendly and answered several questions I had regarding the shop and preparation of the Gelato. She wasn’t your typical unengaged teenager who is just marking time at work because he /​she needs the money. She was knowledgeable and actually seemed happy to be working there.
I would definitely return to this location … hopefully scans all the window shopping!