High Quality Ice Cream in OC

[js76wisco]

I'm looking for something on the level of Scoops or Sweet Rose Creamery in the OC. Would also be open to great gelato like Bulgarini.

I've tried
Han's in Costa Mesa (more old school style like Swensen's)
Farrell's in Brea (eh and not worth the wait)
Strickland's in Irvine (stopped going there after somebody here told me to look up their ingredients)
N'ice Cream in Costa Mesa (enjoyed the salted caramel but not at the same level)
Bruxie (great custard but not the same thing)
Mozza (great gelato but inconvenient)
Dripp in Chino Hills (not OC but the ice cream there is very good)

Is there anything out in the OC that compares with great artisan products and inventive flavor combinations?

[mrsjoujou]

Funny you mentioned Sweet Rose. We were there today and had a tasty, but very icy plum sorbet and a very sweet strawberry ice cream. I much prefer Grom and Caramela. Unfortunately the only great ice cream/gelato in OC that we have tried is at Mozza.

[jaykayen]

I like Mangiamo Gelato cafe, I've only been to the one in HB, but are also in Fountain Valley.

http://www.mangiamogelatocaffe.com/lo...

[js76wisco]

I'll give them a try when I'm in the area. I think I've seen their product in WF and some other stores. I recognize the name.

[kevin]

btw, what happened to the gelato joint in the food court of the fashion island mall in newport beach ?

[Servorg]

Another brand to try down OC way (although I don't know if they have an actual shop or not?)

http://www.florentinoicecream.com/