Viva Pops

this store is a hidden treasure. viva pops are the hippest pop in town. :) not only do their flavors rock and ‘pop’, they’re super delicious as well. the sea salt caramel flavor is my favorite!

Stumbled upon this place while waiting for my dog to be groomed. The brownie a la mode is delicious. I am new to San Diego and wish the woman behind the counter was more interactive. I had to ask for recommendations rather having her offer them. Good place, I would come back.

Good but not great! I was excited to try since they had a variety of vegan pops… The anticipation was short lived. Don’t get me wrong… These would be great on a warm day if you were in the area but that’s about it. The were kind of small and the lady behind the register was not friendly. Cute place with okay pops.

Creative, fresh, & delicious pops, ice cream sandwiches, and other fun treats! Innovative in their flavor selection and generous to the community… a perfect combination and reason to support a wonderful local business like Viva Pops!

This place came up on my search for dessert. It was a warmer Saturday and we needed something to cool us down.
They had quite a lot of flavors to offer — vegan and dairy flavors. I ended up with creamy coconut and DH got vietnamese coffee. Both pops were outstanding and really reasonable as well. We were impressed by the flavora. My creamy coconut was just that — creamy coconut flavor. Maybe next time they can add bits of corn as I think this will be a really goos combination. Vietnamese coffee had a strong coffee flavor and it was perfect for the hot weather.
A section of the wall was adorned by all the cute shirts, magnets, posters and whatnot that they sell and of course it’ll about popsicles!
Make sure to get a stamp card. You’ll get a free pop after the 12^th stamp :) also, don’t forget to recycle them sticks!

Updated: They have changed their hours and seem to be short-​staffed because they sometimes briefly lock door if they have to go to the back of the store. They have gluten free ice cream sandwiches and the best pumpkin cheesecake popsicles!!! They have baked goods and can pack a to-​go box with ice for bringing a pack of yumminess home or to a party.

I tried the Mexican chocolate and it was ok for me .
Expecting a little bolder taste but maybe because this is a place for people of vegan non-​gluten persuasion primarily thus the flavor is milder .
Enjoyed the cute little shop ambiance right in the heart of normal heights.

Friends recommended this place and it was great! Super friendly, and the Blood Orange pop was soooo perfect on a hot day. Will definitely be back to try out some of the other flavors before I leave town!

Healthy, delicious and for a donation they have pops for your pup!

I love this place! You can’t go wrong even with their unique combinations.
My fave? The key lime pie pop… it is on-​point!
Plenty of vegan options. The lavender lemonade and mango chili hit the spot on hot summer days.
The price is a tad high, but you can really taste the quality.

Amazing, amazing, amazing job to everyone working at Viva Pops. The girl working the front, Braxton, was very friendly and gave both my dogs special Popsicles for them, I believe she said they’re made up of carrot and apple juice.
Really refreshing, yummy Popsicles that are decently sized, not too much not too little. All or most Popsicles contain fruits local in San Diego, and they keep their Popsicles very simple. They also have 4oz Popsicles for certain flavors, awesome.
Every weekend, there is a guy with an ice cream cart that hangs out at the park on 28^th street near the playground, and also goes to the grape street dog park (genius).
I have tried:
* passion fruit guava — really good, first couple of bites taste like the Devils grass though (wink)
* Vietnamese coffee — omg so good…
* chocolate banana — least favorite, want MORE of a chocolate flavor
* blood orange — also very very good and refreshing
I hope to be able to try more and will definitely be back, thanks Viva Pops for being awesome.
P. S. Are y’all hiring?!

Cutest little spot for some yummy pops! I used to get their popsicles at the Little Italy Mercato, so it’s nice that they developed a following to open up this brick-​and-​morter on Adams. Yes, the popsicles are a bit pricey, but they’re local and hand-​made. The flavors vary, but there are a few favorites which are on their menu year-​round. My favorite flavors include mango-​chile, salted caramel, and key lime pie. The texture is smooth and not icy, and the flavors are always fresh and flavorful. You can tell they use real fruit and ingredients to make these little pops. Options for dairy-​free and sugar-​free are also available. If you’re not into plain ol’ popsicles, they even have pops sandwiches. Viva Pops are the perfect treat for a summer day – let’s be real, they’re good for any day in this town.

Parking is tough in Normal Heights so we parked in a residential area and walked about five minutes!
We had the salted caramel cookie pop, the Vietnamese coffee popsicle and the strawberry coconut popsicle (coconut milk based).
The cookie pop is a popsicle sandwiched with cookies. If you get this, wait like 10 – 15 mins to eat it because it’s rock hard. I thought it was good but it was hard to eat and hard to finish. Too sweet for my taste and for $ 5.
The Vietnamese coffee popsicle and strawberry coconut popsicle were both super refreshing! Tastes homemade as promised. I absolutely recommend both. Not bad for $ 3 each!

Whoa, popsicles on the go?! What a great idea!
I stumbled upon this place wandering around Adams Ave. on a random, 85 degree Saturday. I figured an 85 degree day is as good a day as any to have an icy treat!
There are so many pops to choose from! I chose lavender lemonade; it was a teensy bit too lavender for my taste, but my fault because it was listed as the first ingredient. However, still refreshingly tasty.
I think I have found my excuse to walk around Adams Ave. a bit more frequently!

We walked passed this place on Saturday while walking around the Art on Adams event. There was a good amount of people inside, so we decided to share one since it was a hot day. In addition to popsicles, the have shaved ice and a couple of other things on the menu. Their popsicle menu is pretty large and you can choose from vegan or dairy options. We were trying to decide between the Creamy Coconut and Vietnamese Iced Coffee (made with coffee from Dark Horse) and we ultimately decided on the Creamy Coconut, which was a great decision. It was just as described — «creamy» and delicious. They use high quality ingredients and it’s a nice treat on a hot day if you don’t want to go for the quintessential ice cream cone. We will be back very soon to try the other flavors!

Incredibly decadent and delicious! I will most likely be coming back! Vegan options? Uhm, yes please!!! I love Viva Pops!!!

Been wanting to try this place for almost two years now, but the pull of ice cream has just been too strong. Finally, though (and thankfully) we stopped in. Tiny place full of big flavors, and while we still didn’t try a Popsicle it was excellent.
The place is more of a takeout kinda joint, with a couple of chairs out front to enjoy the sights of Normal Heights. We had Hawaiian Shave Ice, that typically has some sugary syrup on it. But here they use all natural fruit to flavor it. They are also very environmentally friendly. They recycle the Popsicle sticks and donate them to a children’s art group next door. Additionally, you can get you pup a popsicle. They won’t charge you for it, but ask you to donate to a dog rescue group. Very cool!

I’m sure someone else has already said this, but I’m going to say it nevertheless… possibly some of the best popsicles I’ve ever eaten.
It’s a long story as to why I’ve only JUST come to try some of these delicious pops. I had wanted to come years ago, but was swayed and coaxed into eating some ice cream down the street instead. Boy do I regret it now because this is 100x better.
We had the watermelon with Thai basil — so refreshing and light. A perfect palate cleanser!
The Orange, Pineapple and Mango (I think that’s what it was) — absolutely delicious. OMG, I want to take this home with me but it’s too damn long a drive.
We also tried a goat’s milk option of Fig and Balsamic Vinegar — incredible! so creamy and decadent.
Since we were the only customers at the time, we managed to speak with the owner and ask her some questions about these popsicles.
This is one of those places I’d want to stop by every time I’m in San Diego. It’s THAT good!

Popsicles are basically the weird, unpopular cousin to ice cream. Kids seem to like them, but I don’t know any child that would choose the former over the latter.
But Viva Pops manages to really do something interesting with hard, flavored ice. My «strawberry with coconut milk» was exceedingly tasty. The rich, creamy texture made it more than just a fruit juice popsicle. The only reason I’m not giving it four stars is simply that it’s very pricey for the size of the treats. When the guy behind the counter handed me mine, I seriously thought to myself, wow, that’s it? Fortunately, in keeping with the price, they definitely do accept credit cards despite what the older reviews are saying.
Summary: As I much as enjoyed livin’ their vida, the price was like a bullet to my brain.

Gourmet popsicles? In summer? I’m in!
Info on Unilocal is out of date, stopped by during business hours listed only to find that they’ve amended their hours to close at 5PM– inconvenient for those who work and odd considering they’re a seasonal purchase. You’d think they’d extend hours when temperature is higher and consider closing sooner in winter, if at all.
In any case, product is stellar. Well priced at about $ 3/​pop or less, the pineapple mint is highly recommended because it’s amazing– it’s basically an iced mojito on a stick with a hint of citrus.
The key lime pie was recommended by the cashier, and was more dessert-​style than the ice pops: creamy, sweet, and just enough lime to taste exactly like a bite of pie.
Wish I’d been able to try every flavor– blood orange is next on my list!

bravo!!!