McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Lower State, Santa Barbara
Go here. Experience the ice cream. It's worth it.
"break from the wine flights for the best flight of ice cream in SB!"(9 Tips)
"fresh waffle cones"(6 Tips)
"salted caramel chip flavors"(2 Tips)"The Eureka Lemon and Marionberry is just fabulous!!!"(2 Tips)
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Best ice cream in Santa Barbara! The sorts of flavors this place excels at are things with salt, things with caramel, things with coffee, and things with peanut butter. Also, homemade waffle cones!Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Doug BaerNovember 15, 2013Fantastic ice cream. Each of us tried a different flavor and all were exceptional. Note: "a scoop" is BIG. We saw the "flight" option too late: 3 mini-scoops of 3 different flavors... DO THAT!Upvoted Feb 8- Lindsey KimOctober 30, 2017Take a break from the wine flights for the best flight of ice cream in SB! The peanut butter chip with strawberry in a cone was like the best version of a pb&j.
Tim DengAugust 5, 2016So. Good. I'm pretty sure you can get any flavor and it'll be delicious. Got the single with two flavors and it was huge!
Katja HaackMarch 28, 2016Always packed so we had to try it. You can try the flavors before deciding which is good because some flavors are very extraordinary but delicious
Jae ClarkeJanuary 11, 2016Incredible texture! Can't remember the name, but the one with sweet cream + salt + cookie pieces is one of the best flavors I've ever tried. We went there three times in two days.
RainbeauApril 12, 2017The perfect creaminess! Get a trio– my favorites together are chocolate covered strawberries + sea salt cream & cookies + dutchman's chocolate. Be sure to try their seasonal flavors.- Christina CristalJuly 20, 2015The ice cream is the best I've ever had. The cookies and cream and the salted caramel chip flavors are amazing, and the workers and atmosphere are family-friendly.
Best ice cream in southern Cali. Everything is good. Try the Brazilian Coffee and the double chocolate.
ShashiOctober 21, 2018Everything seems good here. Long queues say it all. Could not try all flavors, but I can tell all of them must be good.
Mechell ElleJune 9, 2015Lemon and Marion berry scoop paired with sweet cream scoop in a waffle cone. Goodness!!!!
Ayse MuskaraJuly 29, 2015Best ice cream! Try the toasted almond coconut and double peanut butter chip!
Federico GarciaJuly 14, 2016Best ice cream flavors I have tried, period. Ps, the 15 minute wait it's worth it
Kelly KnightNovember 26, 2014Love the Eureka Lemon & Marionberries flavor. Sundaes are huge! Great place! Amazing and unique flavors.
Renee RiveraMarch 27, 2015LOVED the sea salt and cookies! Ask for a split scoop if you're indecisive. I split mine with churros con leche.
Nigel GoodisonDecember 28, 2014Blueberries and Cream, also when they have it, the swedish gingersnaps and cardamon. As everyone else says do the Flight.
Heather RobtoyMay 5, 2014If you tell them you've never been before, they'll give you free samples of their top flavors. Undecided? Get the flight!- Doug BaerNovember 15, 2013The McConnell's shops are each independently owned. This one is definitely worth finding parking and walking a few blocks.
JH H-DOctober 20, 2015Delicious! So many flavors to choose from, but the staff are so friendly you won't feel bothered
Randy BrownAugust 25, 2014The code for the rest room is 531. Pop quiz: name a city with the area code of 531... Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, Hastings, La Vista, Lincoln, Norfolk, Omaha, Papillion, Nebraska.- Michele GuideSeptember 28, 2016Silver lining of standing in an epic line at McConnell's: more time to spend smelling fresh waffle cones being made.
Reims ReimersApril 5, 2018Anything in a waffle cone. Get it quick because they tend to run out later in the day.
H. Colbert (@hrsch)March 4, 2014This location has excellent baked goods. Try the chocolate chunk with sea salt or the thin mint.
Billy AmpMarch 30, 2017Now this is a Fine Ice Cream to Scream about! And when I do scream, will you scream? For Ice Cream?! 🍦
Dixon SteeleOctober 20, 2013Once u decide on a few flavors get a "flight" of 3 mini scoops for $4.75
Can't imagine ice-cream tasting any better. The chocolate and raspberry is a must.
Whitney FishmanOctober 22, 2015Churros con Leche. That's it. Go straight to the churro and say thank you.
eric bornemannDecember 19, 2020Totally awesome ice cream with flavors you can’t get elsewhere. Long lines at night.
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State St (btw E De La Guerra & E Ortega)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, CA since 1949.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
(805) 324-4402
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 8.9
"Excellent, American style ice cream! A local institution well worth experiencing. Incredible Flavors!"
Matei P. - 8.9
"Can’t go wrong with any ice cream flavors. Favorites are peanut butter chocolate and fresh mint patty. Don’t forget to get a chilly dog for you furry friend too."
Arielle - 7.0
"Peanut Butter + Cinnabon ice cream with hot caramel swirl and strawberries on top. You're welcome!"
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