Scoops OC

Love love love this place! Always consistent with amazing organic ice cream selections and hours of operations. The owner and staff are so friendly and helpful. By far the only place in downtown that you can count on taste and it being open for business without a snobby attitude.

Great product & price, unfortunately not so great customer service.
The person working had put away half of the offerings since it was a «slow» day (it was not close to closing time), and didn’t tell us that there were more flavors available until we asked (and after someone had already made a decision and bought!) We then asked to try one that she had put away and she said «You’re going to buy it right?». Sorry for bothering you with our business :(

Scoops has followed us since we’ve lived in LA and in Chinatown. Now living in The OC, we have our ice scream spot just a few minutes away! Love visiting this place from the helpful workers and amazing art. We always get the brown bread. You can never go wrong with that. Has a crunch and sweet taste in every bite. We also tried the strawberry lychee yesterday, and fell in love with it from the start! Please keep that on rotation. Peter is so helpful, he always greets us with a smile and mingles with us during our ice cream adventure.
Thanks for making a scoops in the OC!

This is, hands down, my favorite ice cream shop in the OC!
*Delicious
*Within walking distance from my house, so I visit pretty frequently.
–Downtown Santa Ana
–Flagship in KTown
*Vegan ice cream!
–Not a vegan. But, I couldn’t tell the difference.
*Every time I go in the selection is changed up.
–Changed daily?
–Suggestion wall that actually gets utilized.

The location is at The Roost in Santa Ana, next to Inner Space, a yoga studio. They had a pop-​up for Contra Coffee and Tea a few months ago and I saw they had vegan, non-​dairy ice cream. I craved some real ice cream so I came with my mom. The space is large without enough seating inside — I guess they anticipate long lines here. Mom got pistachio rose water and I got the non-​dairy Oreo cookie butter. They have tons of fun options, but it doesn’t appear they have very much of each flavor. I chose the kid scoop. Altogether, it was $ 6+. It is worth it for the quality.

Legit. Delicious.
Yes! Better the next day pint.
Flavors change daily.

Pretty good! Scoops in West LA has been on my Unilocal bucket list for quite some time, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a sister location in Santa Ana!
LOCATION– Scoops OC is located in Costa Mesa but a few blocks from the downtown area and more in the residential area. That is quite nice because street parking is easier to find and not metered.
ICE CREAM– Plenty of choices. After tasting a few and of the flavors available that day, I chose the «single scoop» in a cup, which was really two scoops. I got a goat milk flavor and a honey whiskey flavor. Both were unique and not too sweet, which I liked. My friends who used to frequent their West LA location said their flavors change daily, which is nice. Some of the other flavors pictured on Unilocal look and sound delish, like the green tea ginger.
Overall, Scoops OC is a fairly affordable ice cream spot (less than $ 4 for the «single scoop» which is really two scoops). Plenty of indoor space to consume said ice cream, though seating is more limited. Definitely recommend!

I’m surprised this place wasn’t more crowded when I stopped by. I stopped by last Sunday with my wife and kid around 2:30 p.m. and it was completely empty. Not sure if it’s because the location is in a weird spot. It’s nestled in a residential area with one other business next door so it’s kind of hard to spot if you aren’t specifically looking for it.
The gelato flavors are quite unique, ranging anywhere from kid friendly flavors to adult oriented flavors, including ones made with real alcohol. Size comes in kid scoop (one flavor), one scoop (two flavors), and pint. Price was between $ 2.75 and $ 7.50 during my visit but will probably change later.
I went with Brown Bread (seems to be the most popular flavor here) and Ginger Lemongrass Mandarin Swirl. Brown Bread had a very familiar taste but couldn’t quite determine it at first. My wife pointed out it’s Grape Nuts cereal and she was right. It had little pieces of the cereal in the gelato. I thought it was quite good but didn’t think it lived up to the hype. The Ginger Lemongrass was quite good and very refreshing. It was sort of an even balance between ginger and lemongrass but I personally would prefer a much stronger ginger flavor, the kind that gives you a slight burn down the throat. Texture was slightly more dense than other gelato places, but not bad.
Overall a nice gelato place with good variety of interesting flavors. I also like the smaller size options here because I have to watch my sugar intake these days. The kid scoop is actually perfect for me.

Uniquely delicious gelato flavors and if you’re a fan of Scoops in LA, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Except now for us OC locals, in a convenient location and a perfect ending to your foodie excursion at 4^th Street Market. The owner Peter is a super nice guy and really passionate about his store. You’ll need to try his cold brews, especially the affogato (cold brew with gelato of your choice). And for the dairy intolerant, they have several rotating soy based gelatos that are pretty good.
The flavors are always changing so there’s something new to try with each visit. And with reasonable prices, you can afford to! But the signature flavor is the brown bread which sounds weird bc it’s made with Grape Nuts but it really is remarkable. They usually have that one so make sure to at least sample it!

I was feeling like eating my feeling this day after grabbing din-​din with some Unilocal buds. And they were kind enough to join me so I didn’t have to eat alone. We all hopped in our perspective cars and drove over.
I couldn’t hardly find the place because it is not in a traditional store front looking place. With more and more areas doing this new age construction and making things look all natural, old and refurbished. I’m sort of over the hunt and peck aspect trying to find things. That said go to the back where all the parking is if you can’t find any on the street. There is not a lot of parking but its FREE so I can’t really complain. Then walk around to the front to the entrance.
There are two shops in this location. SCOOPS and yoga place! AWESOME find! There is a little seating inside but most seating is outside on the wooden benches around the front, back and sides of the building. The inside was quite bare bones looking. Concrete, a few seats and a display with cream and a mini counter so you pay.
The thing that caught my eye was that this place had small servings sizes which was what I was looking for. I wanting to eat my feelings but only a few of them. I WAS NOT trying to find my happy at the bottom of a GI-​NORMOUS serving of cream therefore making me feel WORSE once it was devoured.
I asked to taste a few of there different flavors. They pretty much let you taste as many as you want. I think I had about 4 or 5. The one that stood out to me being that it is fall was the pumpkin. When at all possible I like to get pumpkin flavored things before they are no more.
The other thing that stood out to me was that some flavors including the pumpkin I picked didn’t contain any dairy products and were made from soy. Woohoo! So for all those lactose intolerant peeps out there or those of you vegan lovers this place is for you.
My soy pumpkin cream was light and NOT super sweet because it didn’t have all that sugar in it. Also there small SCOOP is for kids and its one SCOOP. A regular adult SCOOP is two SCOOPS and your FREE to mix and match your flavors!
That one kiddie SCOOP was PREFECT for me. My other Unilocal buds got the normal two SCOOPS! The pumpkin flavor was pretty good. NOT too much pumpkin taste and the fact that I had a choice of soy was GREAT!
I’d mostly likely come back because a mini SCOOP was good and didn’t break the bank.

I really love ice cream and can eat it whenever regardless of time of day or the temperature. So when my friend invited me out to check out a pop up inside Scoops, I was in! The shop is super spacious with a small bench under the Scoops wall. They could use some interior decorating, like couches and tables, but the spot is new so they are forgiven for now.
The staff is incredibly welcoming and urge you to try all the flavors if you want. There were so many with all of them on rotation except for the brown bread, which is the staple flavor.
After sampling a few, I settled on a scoop of Ube Oreo and Mint Coffee. So good! I especially like the ube oreo for its unique combination, but coffee mint is just as incredible.
They also have a suggestion wall toward their window where you can leave comments on what they should make next. It’s pretty cool to see the inspiration (some interesting, some very experimental) and I would like to come back soon to see what new flavors they whip up.
Parking can be a bit of a hassle since the private lot is small, but there’s street parking open too. Since it’s a bit of a distance from the downtown area, it’s definitely quieter and more chill.

My mom and I came here tonight for ice cream! Scoops is one of my favorite places so I was so excited to see that they’d opened a location in Orange County. It’s a little tricky to find and it’s kind of hidden, but the space is very open with a cute ambiance. A ton of flavors per usual, and all different comes. This Scoops doesn’t offer toppings like the one on Heliotrope and they don’t have dried ice to pack your ice cream – a heads up.
I got the mocha Oreo and the almond Roca toffee flavors which were awesome. Mom got blueberry jasmine and green mint tea. We got butter coffee and apple burnt sugar for my brother.
All the flavors were fresh, light, and amazing. Will definitely be returning :)

Originally from LA, Scoops recently opened up shop in Santa Ana. I had been meaning to try this place for awhile and finally had a chance to sample their offerings today.
Notes:
— The brown bread is the most popular ice cream flavor, representing the only flavor that is always available. All other flavors rotate.
— The ice cream did not have the creamy consistency I was looking for. It was icy, rather than smooth.
— There is a wide array of unique ice cream flavors from caramel Oreo to strawberry lychee. Flavors are complex, so if you’re looking for plain vanilla or chocolate, Scoops may not be the place for you.
— Street parking in this part of Santa Ana is difficult to come by.
— There is a pop-​up shop showcasing items from The Ensaymada Project.
We probably wouldn’t go out of our way for Scoops again. One and done.

Located in Santa Ana, Scoops OC is one very hard hard hard place to find. It’s located right after a bunch of neighborhood houses and then you see a few businesses pop up. It’s really fast. Turn into the street and park in the back. There’s sand parking in the back.
Going inside to this confused open space (maybe because there was no one else there), I was introduced by the person behind the counter. He asked if it was my first time and I said yes! I looked at everything they had and he explained that the 1 scooper size, you can choose 2 ice cream flavors.
First time? Make sure you get samples to make sure you make the best decision for yourself. because you know… that flavor might not be there next time!
Brown bread– This is the one they always have. It tastes like a little bit like a cinnamony, but not exactly. They also incorporate sweet nuts in here to give it texture and something that adds on to the ice cream. I wasn’t gonna get this but Unilocal said to get it and I’m glad I did!
Their flavors change daily, minus the brown bread, so if there’s something you like, make sure you get it!

Atmosphere: small chic ice cream shop
Ordered items: blueberry lavender and roasted brown rice burnt sugar
Let me tell you about Scoops. It’s this AMAZING ice cream shop tucked in Santa Ana. We tried every flavor that was there and each flavor was unique with a their own flair. They also have vegan options that I believe change, the vegan flavors were extremely rich and yummy! On top of already being perfect Scoops is extremely cheap! Their standard scoop is 2 scoops so you get to choose 2 delectable flavors for about $ 3 and some change. A fair warning tho if you come later in the day they will be out of some ice creams, but probably not as bad as one would think because that’s an amazing excuse to go back :). I also loved the guy that worked there he was genuinely a nice guy, we told him that this was our first time and he gladly started feeding us all the flavors and gave his input on each, all with a smile. I definitely can not wait to go back!

Love love LOVE this place! They originated in LA and have finally opened one down in the OC, which is so much better for me because I visit the OC area way more than LA. They have the most interesting flavors, and they change the majority of their flavors daily so it’s a surprise every time you go! One of my favorites is the brown bread (it’s known as bianco bread at the other locations), and it’s also one of the flavors that is usually offered daily. Another notable flavor I personally enjoyed is the blueberry jasmine! It’s super refreshing.
Their ice creams are always smooth and not overly sweet, so you won’t get sick of it easily. Service is always friendly. They don’t charge extra if you choose to get a cone rather than a cup — always a plus! $ 2.75 for a kids scoop, which is actually one scoop, and $ 3.75 for one scoop, which is actually two scoops (I know, the wording’s a bit weird). Also, it is 25 cents more here than at the LA locations; not a big deal, but just something I noticed. & for parking, they have a lot you can park in for free or you can always do street parking!

Cute store in the Santa Ana neighborhoods. There’s only a couple shops on the block which is a bummer because this is a place that could really flourish.
I got the ricotta pretzel and honey gelato. You can definitely taste the flavors and the creaminess. I wish the ricotta pretzel had more pretzel crumbles in them as it’d give it a nice texture.
The guy helping us (presuming he’s the owner) was extremely helpful and allowed us to sample whatever we wanted. There are interesting flavors (not the kind where people go «why would anyone make that» but the kind that is appealing) and some that are alcohol infused! You can taste the alcohol but it isn’t potent to the point where you become intoxicated.
Great shop — spacious and clean!

I was actually at the local barnes and noble when I ran into a super old friend. We got to talking and next thing you know we’re coming here for a nice treat. It was a super hot summers day so ice cream was the perfect remedy. First off I gotta thank those that posted pictures of the building on Unilocal,it was great help in finding the place. I would have been completely lost had I not recognized the building from the picture. The reason why is that every other building around the Scoops complex just happens to be houses so you think you’re in a neighbor.
Once inside my friend and I ordered the green tea ice cream. Truth be told though I kinda wished she would have ordered something else so my Unilocal review could be a little more diverse but oh wells. She had her treat in a cup and I had mine (2 scoops) in a sugar cone. The sugar cone had this distinct aroma. I wasn’t quite fond of it but it tasted amazing. The ice cream itself was the single most refreshing ice cream I have ever eaten in quite some time. 5 stars is an understatement. I really am in love with the ice cream here. It was so bad once I finished my ice cream I was oogling at my friends ice cream… I know shame on me but the ice cream here really is legit stuff.
The ambiance is really nice here. The service was friendly. Parking is in this complex which seems limited but being that we were there when they first opened there were a substantial amount of space available.
Overall great ice cream place. A must try and I definitely recommend if you are able to locate the place.

I purchased two scoops priced at $ 3.75. The pistachio ice cream was not super creamy but still packed a good flavor of fresh pistachio nuts. I enjoyed it. The cinnamon hazelnut ice cream tasted very similar to horchata which had plenty of good flavor not being overly sweet. It did not however taste like hazelnut. They have a good variety of interesting flavors here and are very accommodating in giving you various tastes of the flavors.
Overall, the ice cream was good. It did not blow me away. I curious about the other flavors and will probably return. We’ll see if that will wow me.
The location is on the outskirts of Santa Ana pretty close to the 5 freeway. There is parking in the back of the store.

Being the directionally challenged person that I am, I thought Scoops was inside 4^th street market. Well, it’s not! It’s about a 3 minute drive away. Luckily, we found parking right in front of the shop. As soon as we walked in the kiddos knew the drill and stepped right up the counter (no line at the time). They asked for multiple samples and the gentleman was somewhat patient with them. Phew!
Kid’s scoop (1 flavor): $ 2.75; One Scoop (2 flavors): $ 3.75; Pint: $ 7.50; Better the next day pint: $ 5
We tried:
BROWN BREAD: mild vanilla gelato w/​Grape-​nuts cereal. It was good, but with all the hype I was really expecting something more. I guess it’s either you like Grape-​nuts or ya don’t.
CARAMEL OREO: Kid’s FAVE! Oreos, caramel… no brainers why it’s kid friendly. Not overly sweet.
CHEESECAKE BURNT SUGAR: Our FAVE! This was SO good. Layers of flavors as you put that scoop into your mouth. Starts off tasting like a simple vanilla, followed by homemade cheesecake (not generic tasting), and ended with a sweet burnt sugar (like the flan syrup). Great balance of flavors.
PISTACHIO: very blah! Vitaly’s pistachio kicks this one out of the waters. Very mild pistachio flavors; too icy.
TID BITS:
1) High ceiling, lots of open space. Wooden benches around the store. Few tables outside. Not sure, what they’re planning to do w/​the open space in the middle!?!
2) Street parking
3) Friendly service
Scoops was good and we will come back to try other flavors IF in the neighborhood. Vitaly is still our favorite gelato.