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DOC Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab

Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-474-4068
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Price range: RM9 - RM21
Cuisines: Dessert
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Dessert
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Anchorage, Alaska
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52 reviews 52 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Lots of yummy flavors. Homemade treat that tastes so good. Well worth the stop on a sunny day. The ice cream has such good flavor, you can understand why they are top rated.

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Los Angeles
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Found this spot while traveling with a friend. We are always up for trying a local ice creamery and we'd heard Doc's was super. We were not disappointed. The ice cream was creamy and excellent with some very unique flavors available. Service was great - no problem getting a couple samples until we settled on our choices. The server also... More

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Arnold, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Rich, creamy ice cream. Lots of flavors. Had butter brickle and peanut butter cup in a fresh made waffle cone. It was a lot of ice cream. Pretty good size place and it filled up quickly after 7pm. Apparently they have create your own flavor events. That would be fun !

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Chicago, Illinois
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96 reviews 96 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We waited about 5 minutes before being helped (with no body in front of us), so that was a little strange considering there were about 5 people behind the counter and a line forming behind us. No one acknowledged us. But it was worth the wait. Elvis ice cream is amazing - banana with peanut butter throughout. Delicious. They have... More

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Central California, United States
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

From the moment I stepped inside Doc Burnstein's I was transported back to my childhood. The excitement of picking out the most fantastic treat imaginable - fresh home made ice cream, in so many different flavors it's almost overwhelming. Not only that, but being able to peek through a window, and watch it being made makes the experience even more... More

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Arroyo Grande, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We think the Doc's quality, selection and atmosphere/ambiance are truly the best ever and may surpass the styles and flavors of Hawaiian Isles, too. JJH

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San Jose, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

If you like Ice Cream then when in town "must" go and try Doc Burnstein's, They have usually have over 25 flavors available, and change up for some of the seasons, during the holiday's they also have bottled Egg Nog which is also fantastic. The price will be a bit more then the normal Ice Cream shoppes, but well worth... More

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Walla Walla, Washington
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76 reviews 76 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

What a fun place! The choices are almost overwhelming, and the ice cream comes in huge, delicious servings. The kids loved the arrival of the model train in the back room where we ate. It comes by just often enough to be fun, but not so often that it gets annoying. Great that they also serve sorbet, for those who... More

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Arroyo Grande, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Even on cold days there is a line at Docs. It is hard to restrain yourself here and have yogurt or low calorie stuff. This ice cream is sooooo good with a variety of flavors, many of which are recommended by local people. Always something new to try like Motor oil and Monarch chip! The owner is a great supporter... More

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DocBurnstein, Public Relations Manager at DOC Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab, responded to this review
5 December 2012

Thank you Mariposa67! We're so glad you have a great ice cream experience at Doc's. We always strive to do our very best to add a little something special to your day. Please stop in again soon, we are raffling off a giant teddy bear for Christmas and we have lots of holiday flavors for you to try. Thanks again! More

Arroyo Grande, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Love to take our grandkids there. They love the ice cream and the little trains that go around the celling. The ice cream is pretty pricey though.

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