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May 28, 2013
- Eat/Drink/Be Merry, Favorite Things, Life in San Diego
Best Ice Cream Shops in Central San Diego
Niederfrank's shop and factory |
If, like me, you grew up with trips to the golden arches on
special occasions, then you know all about nostalgia for those tiny soft-serve
cones. Maybe your mom even let you flag down the ice cream truck to get an
Orange Creamsicle. Unfortunately, those cheap treats have somehow lost their
allure. These days, I crave real ice cream made with a list of ingredients that
don’t include HFCS or carrageenan. And since I like supporting local businesses,
here are my San Diego picks for that down-home ice cream parlor experience. Plus, lucky for me and my no-dairy policy as
of late, each spot offers tasty sorbet options.
Don’t let the sometimes shady zip code deter you from
trekking to this spot, the original factory since 1948. Here, the owners do
things the old-fashioned way by handcrafting their ice cream in a giant
10-gallon batch freezer with only the purest ingredients: whole milk, sweet
cream, and natural flavorings. What about the fudge in that scoop of Double
Fudge Chocolate? It’s made in house. For the adventurous, try the Avocado or
Lemon Custard.
726 A Avenue
National
City, Ca
619-477-0828
OK, we get it. The owners love The Beatles, tie-dye, butterflies,
and non-violent protest. Apparently, they also love making really good ice
cream. Once you look past all the hippie memorabilia at this Normal Heights
establishment, be sure to try the Cookies & Mint or classic Butter Pecan.
Don’t forget to put your wooden spoon in the compost bin!
3450 Adams Avenue
San Diego,
Ca
619-284-5197
It’s
just like that one place that puts ice cream on a cold stone and you get to
add your favorite mix-ins, only better! Plus, their flavors are made from
scratch and rotated daily for freshness. My favorite is Cheesecake with crumbled graham crackers. YUM!
Two
locations in Coronado, Ca:
1500 Orange Avenue (in Shops at the
hotel)
619-435-6611
1025 Orange Avenue
619-435-2422