MooTime Creamery

Came in at long last to check out this Coronado institution of old school ice cream parlor themed sweet treats. Been here almost 3 years and ever been in till now.
It was about 9pm on a rainy Saturday night but despite the crummy weather I found the place pretty busy with 6 – 7 in line, 4 at the tables inside and more outside eating their treats while conversing.
I came with one goal and that was to try the «crown brownie» that a friend at work told me I must try if I like ice cream based desserts of any kind. I saw a picture of it on Unilocal and I was sold. For under $ 9 it was a steel to.
I got mine with 2 scoops green mint and 2 scoops double dark chocolate of which both were legit! The brownies were certainly fresh baked and served warm. Topped with whip cream and real warm fudge sauce and chocolate sprinkles… I was in fat kid heaven!
Easily enough for 2 people or 1 person with a crazy big appetite and love for ice cream. The brownies really is what makes this thing a hit for me. You get two fix’s out of the way at once with this monster dessert and at a great price.
Cold Stone (my usual ice cream stop) had better watch out as these guys have my attention now!

Creamy, delicious ice cream in a hand rolled sugar come. It was much better than our dinner from across the street and thankful we still had room! One scoop is 6.50 but quite generous and its in the Coronado Hotel so grab your favorite flavor and enjoy a walk along the beach. It’s well worth it!

One of my go places. Before I moved to LA, this is the place I used to go for the ice cream.
Do you like the thick, rich, creamy and soft home made ice cream? Then go to this place and try their ice cream. You won’t be disappointed. You can just choose what you want simply or choose few ice creams and toppings to mix for your own style of ice cream.

I tried Mootime for the first time today and boy, was it tasty! I had an absolutely perfect, thick milkshake. It was smooth, not too sweet, and a great size for about $ 6. There were lots of standard and fun flavors to choose from, and the retro décor made me feel like I was on holiday as a kid. Such a nice surprise!
I have to say I was stunned by the lack of attention and respect I received from the staff. There were at least four employees behind the small counter, coming and going, yet I stood for several minutes, first alone, then while four people queued behind me, waiting to be acknowledged. One employee stood behind the counter scooping without greeting me. Finally, another employee came out and addressed someone behind me in line. Eventually, I was helped. Then, at the register, I stood for some time while two different employees approached the cash machine, did something, and walked off, without making eye contact or speaking to me, there with card in hand. When I asked one of them if that was the correct place to pay, they seemed taken aback, said «yeah?» and told me to I had to order at the ice cream counter, which j had done. Again, eventually, a different employee came up and helped me complete the transaction. Overall, it was a weird, less than desirable set of interactions.
This is the first time I have commented on customer service on Unilocal,so this feedback is meant only to help Mootime. If the professionalism of the staff matched that of the ice cream and store, I’d definitely give 5 stars!

I finally got to try their ice cream! I can here back in the summer time with a friend but it looked like there weren’t any ice cream left (3 flavors) and one worker who ignored everyone but I didn’t write a review about it because that’ll be unfair since I didn’t actually try the ice cream.
I knew another chance would come around so I waited for the right time. My BF and I just had a picnic at the Coronado ferry area and decided we wanted ice cream. There was a cold stone around but we decided to have Mootime since we heard so many good things about it.
Okay so take two. Came in on a Saturday and there were many workers greeting and serving ice cream, and we looked and saw all flavors! We got to try some flavors and I ended up with their award winning black raspberry. It was delicious! Rich creamy and succulent. I can see why they won! I’m sure they didn’t win for their ice cream prices though… 2 single scoops cups turned out to be around $ 9! Eek! Pricey. I guess eating ice cream is a luxury, not an everyday thing, must be the Coronado tourist tax.

Coronado has limited options on ice cream shops (gelato across the corner or ice cream from hotel del) and MooTime Creamery is all you’ll need during those hot San Diego days. Smooth, creamy, homemade good ice cream. You even have options for a shake or an ice cream sandwich/​taco. They are quick and friendly and take credit card. Problem is that seating is only found outside but hey the beach isnt far.
Tip: opt for the large size option for more bang for your buck.

I was not a fan of the entire experience. We gave what we thought was a clear order for a three scoop bowl but it was somehow misunderstood which was annoying but not world-​ending. My biggest complaint was with the ice cream itself. It was soooooo gummy. For a place called the creamery, there is surprisingly little cream compared to gum and artificial flavoring. It was gross and made it very hard to enjoy the ice cream. The search for yummy ice cream continues…

Upon moving to San Diego, I didn’t realize there were two MooTime Creamery locations. I went to the first one in the first month of living in SD, which was at the Hotel del Coronado. I only actually went to the original location – the walk-​up «shack” – during the last month that I was living in San Diego. But, I was really glad I had the chance to visit the original location because the atmosphere and vibe from the two are really different.
The BF and I went to the original MooTime on a Saturday after dinner. It had been a warm day but we made the most of our opportunity to be on Coronado and walked along the shoreline and through some of the quaint shops before venturing to MooTime.
I went to Coronado a handful of times, but I can never get over how it feels like one of the other Hawaiian islands to me. It’s a community all of its own.
We didn’t find a parking super close to the ice creamery, but we took one of the first stalls we saw and just enjoyed the walk there together. I was expecting to see a long line – and it was sure long – but it moved pretty slowly. But I suppose that ended up being a good thing because I’m really indecisive when it comes to ordering, so by the time we made it to the front of the line, we both knew what we wanted.
The possibilities are endless if you’re craving delicious ice cream from this place. You can get single/​double scoops of the different flavors, but there are also pre-​concocted sundae options. But I had my eyes on one thing — those famous ice cream tacos, which aren’t available at the Hotel location.
I have a major sweet tooth and was determined just to get one taco … but the BF decided to get one too, and then we ended up getting a macaron ice cream sandwich to share. We just couldn’t resist. Even though he was slightly sweetened out at the end of our adventure, I think it was worth it to try so many different things. That ended up being my only visit to the original MooTime (for now, at least) but I was glad I got the chance to try that famous ice cream taco.
The wait in the long line is definitely worth it if you’ve never been to this location. There wasn’t too much seating outside of the ice creamery, but we walked back toward our car and actually found a few park benches where there was a fountain. It was a nice night out so we just decided to sit there and enjoy our ice cream. The lighting wasn’t that great for photos, but it worked out … I get a little intense when it comes to eating ice cream just because I don’t like it to melt.
Here’s what we got:
«Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich»: I thought we were just going to stick to our ice cream tacos, but once we both caught sight of this delicious-​looking ice cream sandwich in the display case, the BF and I looked at each other and knew that we wanted to get this as well. Unlike other (melted) macaron ice cream sandwiches that I had, this one was great because it didn’t melt quickly. The ice cream was firm so we could both enjoy it (while eating our ice cream tacos), but the macaron wasn’t too hard to eat. It was spongy and soft, but not mushy … exactly how I like my macarons when they’re involved in ice cream sandwich form. Even though this flavor was strawberry, I didn’t mind because the flavor was really light.
«Ice Cream Tacos»: There were three different types of ice cream tacos available. I can’t remember all three types, but I’m pretty sure we got a cookie dough one and I think a fudge one? It was along those lines. The treats were already frozen in the cooler and the staff member just handed it to us right after we placed our order. I loved the fact that they were frozen and didn’t melt very quickly, but the ice cream wasn’t rock solid that we couldn’t eat it. I especially loved the cookie dough layer that was in the cookie dough taco, and I also appreciated how the taco was partly coated in chocolate. So delicious! I would definitely return to this MooTime just for these tacos alone. Too bad the other location doesn’t serve them as well!
«Miah O’My»: If I were here by myself without the BF, I would have probably ordered this because I love peanut butter (and he doesn’t). This sundae features peanut butter and chocolate ice cream layered with crushed Reese’s cups, peanut butter and hot fudge, and it comes topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a cherry. I would get mine sans the whipped cream and cherry, but everything else sounds absolutely fabulous.

Stopped by here before going to the pier at night which was fun.
They have a lot of variety of flavors mixed with vanilla. I ordered a scoop of brownie butter on a waffle cone. My other friends got the molten vanilla chocolate sundae with marshmallows.
Fun fact: you can put your ice cream cone in Elvis’ right hand outside.

I have to admit I am sucker for ice cream, and more so, when it comes to good places that MooTime that make some quality ice cream. I came after brunch, and had the girls put me together a two scoop container with coconut chocolate chips and coffee ice cream.
Both ice creams had a very creamy texture and tasted quite good. The coconut chocolate chip was hands down my favorite of the two. Although I could detect and bits and pieces of coconut, the coconut flavor was fresh and clearly noticeable in a very good way. The chocolate chip morsels were very evident and had a great chocolate semi sweet flavor.
The coffee ice was good too, but it did need more of a stronger coffee flavor to be fantastic. The flavor was there, during the initial stages, but it tended to fade as my palate got use it it. Some little coffee nips or java chips in the ice would of gone a lone way.
The two you ladies who running the ice cream shop were in high spirits when I came in. They both very helpful and had charming personalities.

It was hot and I need something to cool me down. So we grabbed some ice cream while we were here! I went for the coffee ice cream-​just a small scoop– since I needed a little caffeine after standing out in the sun. the fiancé chose the toasted coconut. We checked out and 12 dollars later we had our afternoon delight. I didn’t realize it was $ 6 for a small! I feel like it was pricey for a small, but I did like theice cream– which was very smooth.
Also their sorbes are dairy free, for those who are lactose intolerant.

Their ice cream is so decadent and flavorful…
I usually go for the sugar-​bomb flavors… a.k.a. dulce de leche, birthday cake, cookie dough, etc.
Their malts in any of those are damn tasty, and damn rich… in the best possible way…
Order a James Brownie and finish the whole thing in one sitting… then you will have done Moo Time Creamery correctly.

After visiting a few restaurants my fiancée’ and I had decided to get our beach blanket to relax on the beach. We parked near MooTime and prior to arriving there was a huge line. However, it had slimmed down and we decided to sneak in and get a chance to try this place out.
It was our first time trying this place out and by far one of the best ice cream places in San Diego. Handcrafted premium ice cream.
Order:
Mini peanut butter ice cream & chocolate ice cream came with hand crushed reeses pieces, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.
Service:
Friendly. fast. no complaints.

Kids got chocolate on sugar cones. Adults got brownie batter, strawberry, and mint chocolate chip. All the flavors were awesome!
If you are eating at Leroy’s, they will get you ice cream from here and bring it over for you. :) no waiting in line!

There are so many options to choose from here! I got the mini Gimme’ S’more sundae and it was pretty big for a «mini». The chocolate ice cream was really smooth, creamy, and delicious! The ice cream was topped with Hershey’s chocolate pieces, graham cracker pieces, marshmallow cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. That sundae was really good! I cannot wait to go back and get other options on the menu! My bf got the Golden Monkey and from the bites I tried it was pretty good as well. Next time, I really want to try the ice cream tacos that they have. I regret not getting my sundae and the taco lol
The staff was very quick and friendly. The store looked really clean. And the prices were pretty fair for what you are getting.

I believe the location I want to review is the other Moo Time Creamery. Please see my other review

Honestly, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but when it comes to this place. oh my lord, MORE COOKIE DOUGH PLEASE!
I discovered this place b/​c it’s right next door to one of my favorite restaurants in Coronado. That said, I did my research and asked for — butter pecan with cookie dough folded in and hot chocolate on top! M M MM MM M!!!
It’s a pretty safe bet to just pick your favorite flavor, and just ask for cookie dough to be folded in and hot chocolate on top!
definitely my favorite ice cream shop in San Diego!

Their ice cream is amazing and they offer multiple dessert options. after having trouble to decide what to get because of all the delicious choices, I decided on the James brownie which was too warm brownies with your choice of ice cream.
I happened to choose the French vanilla however after thinking about it I wish I would have got one scoop French Vanilla and one scoop of their banana Nutella which is to die for.
Overall I highly recommend this place for your sweet tooth cravings

Well, I wish I was able to try this place out. The environment is cool. The decorations are retro. I like the way it looks. Pretty disappointed in my experience. It was one of the hottest days of the year (Well above 90) and we are on the beach. We decided to get some ice cream as we stroll the lovely town of Coronado. We heard great things. But when we got there, there were 3 selections? That’s it? Chocolate, Strawberry, or mint chocolate chip? Those aren’t even 3 good flavors… I saw the picture of Cuba Gooding Jr on the wall. I wonder if those were his only options. I didn’t even see anyone working there. There were about 7 people in the shop asking «Seriously?»
I’ll try going back one day and hope to find more flavors. But, if that’s it– I ask again, Seriously?

I come here whenever I come down to Coronado for the beach. This place has a large selection of ice cream flavors and toppings. They also have really good ice cream sandwiches (moo burgers) and ice cream tacos (moo tacos). This place is pricey, two scoops for $ 4.79 and toppings are 89 cents each. The birthday cake ice cream is super good and the Miah O’my sundae (peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, peanut butter sauce, peanut butter cups, hot fudge, chocolate sprinkles, and whipped cream) is a must for peanut butter lovers. This place is hard to miss, there is a large cow and Elvis statue outside The parking is limited on the street. There is always a line out the door with nice weather.