The Best Vegan Ice Cream Spots in San Diego
Vegan ice cream in San Diego has moved beyond the sorbet. Try out these top San Diego vegan ice cream shops for innovative flavors made with coconut milk, oat milk, soy and other plant-based ingredients.
Since it's (almost) summer year-round in San Diego, there's always a good ice cream place to be found.
Here's our favorite local places that serve at least 3-5 delicious vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and/or gluten-free flavors, alongside traditional dairy classics.
Stella Jean's Ice Cream
There's no shortage of vegan/gluten-free ice creams at Stella Jean's and they're packed with flavor.
Menu mainstays include Strawberry Oat Crumble (v, gf) and Mango Sticky Rice (v, gf). Additional plant-based, gluten-free selections have included:
- Lychee + Rainbow Mochi
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- Pineapple POG
- Chocolate Covered Banana
stellajeans.com, 4404 Park Blvd Ste B, San Diego, CA 92116
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
A spin-off from sister company, Dark Horse, Coffee Roasters, Mutual Friend Ice Cream in Golden Hill serves up several vegan, gluten-free ice cream options.
Mutual Friend's vegan flavors include the classics as well as novel selections:
- Millie Bobby Brownie
- Mom's Vanilla Bean
- Hawaiian Latte
- Lava Flow -- Strawberry Coconut
3004 Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104
An's Gelato
Recently named the #1 Best Ice Cream Shop in America by USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice for two years in a row, An's is a well-loved artisan ice cream shop featuring top-quality, handmade gelato style ice cream and sorbets.
An's also caters to the gluten-free crowd in all of its flavor selections for both vegans and non-vegans alike.
An's Dry Cleaning - North Park: 3017 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
An's Electronic Repair - OB: 1861 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
An's Hatmakers - Del Mar: 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 115 | Del Mar, CA 92014
An's Gelato - Petco Park: Inside the Mercato near Cutwater Spirits
ansgelato.com
Bobboi Natural Gelato
Using the classic gelato techniques of Italy, Bobboi gelato is crafted from local, seasonal ingredients. The result is creamy, flavor-rich gelato that delights your tastebuds.
Past vegan varieties have included:
- Dark Chocolate Sorbet
- Plant-Based Pistacchio -- made with oat milk
- Dragon Lemon
- Quatrroberry
La Jolla: 8008 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Little Italy - Kettner: 2175 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
Little Italy Food Hall: 550 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
Mission Beach: 736 Ventura Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
bobboi.com
JoJo's Creamery
Located in downtown Encinitas on the 101, JoJo's Creamery serves up small-batch ice cream using organic dairy products from Northern California.
JoJo's vegan / gluten-free flavors lean on the classic side and are made with oat, coconut or cashew milk:
- Vegan Piña Colada
- Vegan Mint Chip
- Vegan Double Chocolate Chip
- Vegan Strawberry Lemonade
jojoscreamery.com, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Suite 106, Encinitas, CA 92024
Scoops La Jolla
Scoops La Jolla serves up the perfect seaside scoop, with traditional and vegan ice cream flavors of Van Leeuwen's ice cream.
Scoops La Jolla's vegan flavors include:
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Oat Milk Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Scoops also opened a second location in the heart of OB this summer.
Scoops - La Jolla, 2179 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
Scoops - OB: 4944 Newport Avenue, San Diego CA 92107
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