McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Went on a weekend and River Street Marketplace was super busy and there was a line outside McConnell's, but it only lasted for 10 minutes or so. I tried a bunch of flavors and settled on a split scoop of Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Sweet Cream Caramel Brownie in a waffle cone. The website's description of the ice cream matches spot-on with the actual taste. Both flavors were dense, pure-flavored with smooth, consistent textures. And the waffle cone was the cherry to top, because it seemed freshly made and and was super yum.

LOVE that they put this in the River Street Marketplace. We've been to the Santa Barbara location and the ice cream is such great quality with good quality ingredients and amazing flavor. We got two flavors: the sea salt cream and cookies and sweet cream caramel brownie. Both were delicious! It's a little cute ice cream shop and they always have a long line, but service is quick so it goes fast, and workers are super sweet and helpful!

Had dinner at a nearby restaurant and decided to walk around and find a sweet treat afterwards. We walked in and the staff member working was super nice and friendly! We got a split scoop of the earl grey & cookies and the lemon & marionberry!It was very yummy especially eating by the fireplace outside on a cold night

What a perfect location for this insanely good ice cream and I love the gluten free chocolate cookie crumble. Anthony is the store manager and he is very generous with samples. The grand opening is on Thursday, 12/5/24 They are friendly and aim to please!! Great merchandise too!

Firstly I am STOKED that McConnell's is in Orange County. Secondly, darn tootin' their ice cream is tasty. Thirdly, and finally, the service at this location was SO good???? The man serving us was so friendly and upbeat, kept the samples coming with suggestions based on how we liked the former samples, and genuinely created such a fun atmosphere. That man deserves whatever promotion/raise there is available (working Friday night 2/28). We ended up getting flavors we didn't even think to try in the first place because he suggested them (sweet cream brownie and earl grey)! Thank you dude! Cheers

I've been in love with Mcconnell's since I first tried their ice cream years ago. Turkish coffe, mint, and peanut butter have been some of our favorites. My family and I have been to Santa Barbara and visited their store there, now we are so happy to have a closer location. Parking is awful here but the ice cream is worth it! Some of the best I've ever had and my family agrees.

Amazing ice cream. Every flavor I've tried has been good. The service has been great, whether we're getting cones or just buying pints. There is no seating inside but there are a ton of tables outside, to include heaters when it's chilly.

McConnell's has always been one of my favorite ice cream spots ever since I tried it in SB and DTLA. I'm so glad they have a location in OC but apparently so does everyone else in OC. I went on a weekend with friends and waited a solid 45 minutes in line. I'm hoping that it's just because River Street Marketplace is relatively new and that it'll eventually die down. Overall, quality ice cream and really great flavors to choose from. My favorite will forever be the sea salt cream and cookies.

Great spot. Many options, even had a nice selection of Diary free options to pick from.Something for everyone. If you want a real treat this is the spot.

A kind of ice cream fix when you're craving it! Good sized serving of the Churros Con Leche and Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread Cookies in a single cup! Lovely! Generous samplings too makes pleasant service!