CREAM (Cookies Rule Everything Around Me)

EatPalo Alto, Peninsula4.4/5

About This Place

A wildly popular ice cream sandwich shop where you pick your cookies and ice cream flavor. The line is always worth the wait. Kids love watching their custom creations being made and the huge variety of flavor combos.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

Best Time

Weekday afternoons to avoid lines

Parking

Street parking on University Avenue. Downtown Palo Alto garages nearby.

Tips

Expect a line on weekends. The snickerdoodle cookie with cookies & cream ice cream is legendary.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On SiteReservation Needed--

Location

Palo Alto, PeninsulaGet Directions

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