McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Opens First San Diego Area Scoop Shop

SAN DIEGO, CA — Fans of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams can now get the sweet treat at a new ice cream parlor in San Diego County.

The Santa Barbara-based company opened its first San Diego area scoop shop last week in Carlsbad. The 1,000-square-foot shop, located at The Forum Carlsbad, offers scoops in cups and cones, shakes, freshly baked cookies, and ice cream sandwiches.

"We are thrilled to bring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams to the community of Carlsbad, and we're equally as thrilled to be joining the vibrant community of merchants at The Forum Shops," Michael Palmer, owner and CEO of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, told Patch.

"San Diego has long been on the radar for us, and we can't think of a better place than Carlsbad to launch our first, South Coast scoop shop. We're excited to be a part of this wonderful city and to bring a taste of Santa Barbara's — and California's — finest ice cream to San Diego!"

The ice cream is made from scratch, using Central Coast grass-grazed milk and cream, and local ingredients from partner farms and purveyors. The shop carries popular flavors such as Salted Caramel Chip, Cookies and Cream, and Toasted Coconut Almond Chip, as well as limited-edition flavors such as California Date Shake, which was created in collaboration with Coachella-based company Joolies.

In addition to the new Carlsbad shop, there are seven scoop shops in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties. Although the chain only has scoop shops in California, packed pints are available in select grocery stores and specialty retailers across the country.

The Carlsbad scoop shop is at 1935 Calle Barcelona, Suite 175.