The Penny Ice Creamery
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Go here. Experience the ice cream. It's worth it.
"Chocolate sorbet is the best"(8 Tips)
"Today the blackberry corn and burnt cinnamon were the fav's."(3 Tips)
"Waffle cone was the best!!!"(5 Tips)
"... ice cream is made with local ingredients, and while the selection is small the..."(3 Tips)
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KylieSeptember 19, 2014My ice cream connoisseur friend says Penny is the best in the bay. Local ingredients, smooth and creamy consistency, and a constantly changing menu—what more could you ask for?
Scott HJune 24, 2016Toasted marshmallow fluff add-on!!! All of their flavors are great and not super trendy for the sake of weirdness.
Rebecca TpuahApril 21, 2019I like the texture of the ice cream. Rich flavors (chocolate sorbet and oat raisin walnut cookie) and less sugar then elsewhere. For me the „Mini“ size was enough. Double it for two flavors.
Jacquelin HoAugust 15, 2018We asked for the cone on top and got a broken cone for free (the waffle cone is so good, more memorable than the ice cream itself tbh)
The mint is amazing, as are the cinnamon flavors, but the specials rotate. Still, can you really go wrong at an "ice creamery"?
tabasaurJuly 21, 2019Love their ice cream, but if you pay with card they default the tip option to 10%. I clicked too fast & was unable to go back to change it. I've never seen any other store do this. I think it's shady.
Christe FarmJune 12, 2015This place has good ice cream but there fresh mint is fresh mint warn you, and so it isn't appealing to most including me.... But they do have a very special topping- 'burnt' marshmallow topping- Derrick YuDecember 7, 2017The ice cream is made with local ingredients, and while the selection is small the flavors are varied and unique. You can even get toppings!
Todd G.May 4, 2014Get anything with the marshmallow fluff topping--a marshmallow toasted over your ice cream with a butane torch. You'll pass out it's so good.
Tan HaNovember 11, 2012One of the best ice cream I have ever had! They have interesting flavors. Be sure to try samples and the crew is happy to help you!
Anna JamesSeptember 22, 2013When you are in Santa Cruz don't miss Penny's ice-cream,had chocolate raspberry & mascarpone hazelnut scoops; yummy lick lick!
Tasting TableMay 16, 2012Get the mascarpone-kumquat ice cream and pair it with rich, dark chocolate sorbet. Elevate your order with a homemade waffle cone: Read more
George WallaceApril 16, 2018Dark chocolate sorbet hits the spot. Get the toasted marshmallow topping.
Tanya BauerleApril 19, 2014The earl grey is soooooo good, one scoop isn't enough. The flavor is light and the texture is amazing ☺️
Tamara Manik-PerlmanAugust 24, 2014Ask for a double kids scoop. It costs only a tiny bit more than a single but you get to pair two tasty flavors.
JDecember 18, 2013The olive oil chocolate sea salt ice cream paired with the freshly made house donuts. ERMERGARD.
Steve TrefethenJanuary 31, 2014Always a treat learning about the new flavors. Had whiskey custard which I really enjoyed.
The ice creams are fabulous, current favorites are the mint w/ cacao nib, the caramel, and the raspberry rose sorbet. The Earl Grey bon bon is superb as well.
Drew TiptonOctober 4, 2011
Taylor DanecoyoteAugust 25, 2015Strawberry ice cream was delicious and their cones are very tasteful
Christian HermanOctober 19, 2013Fantastic house made ice cream joint. Burned marshmallow fluff as a topping!
Junes CJuly 15, 2012Flavors and style remind me of Bi-Rite though taste isn't quite up to par. Make sure to get a waffle cone - it is toasted goodness.
Fresh ice cream, new flavors all the time. Tahitian vanilla bean is A+++ 💯
Charlene NaughtonJuly 21, 2017It's rare for me to find an ice cream place where I can't pick just one flavor. This is that place.
Bosie MoncrieffMay 28, 2017the chocolate sorbet was fine—very intense—but I didn't like it as much as normal ice cream
They're happy to give you a taste of any (or all!) of their flavors, so give the "weird" flavors a try. You're likely to be surprised.
AmberOctober 23, 2011Good and yummy, but not kid friendly. No kid scoop and they won't let you spilt one scoop into two.
Chris HusongJune 5, 2011Try the Burnt Cinnamon Icecream And Dark Chocolate Bonbons - Hand made ice cream . Omg
mikeyFebruary 21, 2011Tuesday and Thursdays between 4 and 6, get a second single scoop for one penny
FiveStarsMay 30, 2012Use your FiveStars card and get 1 free ice cream. Ask for a card if you don't have yours already
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