Loards Ice Cream
Ice cream · Santa Cruz
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About Loards Ice Cream
Located on the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Loards Ice Cream is a longtime favorite offering classic and unique flavors alongside refreshing sherbet and sorbet. Guests consistently praise the delicious quality of the treats, with special attention given to favorites like strawberry served in waffle cones....
Located on the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Loards Ice Cream is a longtime favorite offering classic and unique flavors alongside refreshing sherbet and sorbet. Guests consistently praise the delicious quality of the treats, with special attention given to favorites like strawberry served in waffle cones. The welcoming atmosphere features an accessible entrance, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Beyond the exceptional ice cream, the friendly staff provides warm service that enhances every visit. While some note the premium pricing, reviewers agree it is worth every lick for this beloved local spot. Whether seeking a quick treat or a memorable dessert experience, Loards delivers great choices in a charming setting that truly captures the boardwalk spirit.
What Customers Say About Loards Ice Cream
Loards Ice Cream receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the ice cream's taste and friendly service, particularly mentioning the strawberry with waffle cone. However, complaints include slow service, small scoops, limited flavor options, rude staff, and high prices, especially for milkshakes.
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Tip: Be prepared for potentially slow service and long wait times, especially during busy periods. Consider other options if you're looking for unique or complex flavors.
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Explore the area around Loards Ice Cream
Loards Ice Cream is located in Santa Cruz, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (A 275m) — amusement park in Santa Cruz, California Hito histórico de California
Parks & Gardens
- Mike Fox Park (A 448m) — park in the United States of America
- Neary Lagoon Park (A 831m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
- Laurel Park (A 889m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
- Oceanview Park (A 894m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Casa del Rey Hotel (A 182m) — building in Santa Cruz, California
- Cowell Beach (A 497m) — beach in Santa Cruz, California
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Loards Ice Cream Santa Cruz Reviews
Delicious ice cream, get the strawberry with waffle cone!! Awesome service, will come back.
Best tasting ice cream...The owners are great! Pricey but worth every lick.....
Great ice cream and friendly service
Great ice cream.
Great ice cream great service
Best place on the boardwalk
Two thumbs up!
Great ice cream.
Great ice cream and friendly service
Two thumbs up!
Best place on the boardwalk
Best tasting ice cream...The owners are great! Pricey but worth every lick.....
Delicious ice cream, get the strawberry with waffle cone!! Awesome service, will come back.
Great ice cream great service
Great choices, friendly staff, good prices, awesome location
Good ice cream. The scoops could have been a little larger.
Great choices, friendly staff, good prices, awesome location
Good ice cream. The scoops could have been a little larger.
Just ok, prices on the high side. Ice cream was ok
Just ok, prices on the high side. Ice cream was ok
Its alright
The ice cream was good but the service was slow, patience is key when ordering
Its alright
The ice cream was good but the service was slow, patience is key when ordering
Came here to get some ice cream because watching the roller coasters made me want some, don't ask how they correlate to each other. This shop was really small and the flavors were really lackluster but I wanted some, well the ms. wanted some and we compromised and we got ice cream. We got fresh banana flavor with sprinkles and while it was different, it was just okay. I wished it was better but the truth is it's the same kind of ice cream you can find at the grocery store.
Ice cream options are limited and don't contain anything special. The personal does not pay attention if customers have enough napkins and takes waffle cones with bare hands - considering that the whole place looks a bit dirty, it made me worried.
Came here to get some ice cream because watching the roller coasters made me want some, don't ask how they correlate to each other. This shop was really small and the flavors were really lackluster but I wanted some, well the ms. wanted some and we compromised and we got ice cream. We got fresh banana flavor with sprinkles and while it was different, it was just okay. I wished it was better but the truth is it's the same kind of ice cream you can find at the grocery store.
Ice cream options are limited and don't contain anything special. The personal does not pay attention if customers have enough napkins and takes waffle cones with bare hands - considering that the whole place looks a bit dirty, it made me worried.
Ice cream sucks
Get ready to wait! Whoever runs this place really doesn't care for repeat business. Must be counting on tourists or one timers because on one of the busiest days of the summer, he has 1, yes, one person working. When the second person came in - after the line was out the door- she proceeded to restock cones. Why not wait on customers first- taking cones if needed out of the box until it was quieter? Now the First Lady is gone and we're back to one person. Sigh.
Seems like a tourist trap. Got a chocolate milkshake there about a week ago. For 7 bucks the milkshake should of tasted like heaven. Jack in the box milkshakes have more flavor
We show up 20 min before coseing and were told they were temp closed so the employee could go on brake foe 20 min. Wow so i guess they were closed. Why are you in business?
Extremely rude staff. They gave me a melted ice cream, and wanted to charge me for the “extra cup” they were giving me.
Ice cream sucks
Seems like a tourist trap. Got a chocolate milkshake there about a week ago. For 7 bucks the milkshake should of tasted like heaven. Jack in the box milkshakes have more flavor
We show up 20 min before coseing and were told they were temp closed so the employee could go on brake foe 20 min. Wow so i guess they were closed. Why are you in business?
Extremely rude staff. They gave me a melted ice cream, and wanted to charge me for the “extra cup” they were giving me.
Get ready to wait! Whoever runs this place really doesn't care for repeat business. Must be counting on tourists or one timers because on one of the busiest days of the summer, he has 1, yes, one person working. When the second person came in - after the line was out the door- she proceeded to restock cones. Why not wait on customers first- taking cones if needed out of the box until it was quieter? Now the First Lady is gone and we're back to one person. Sigh.
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307 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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