Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Good custard and Italian ice but DO NOT GET A PUP CUP. They may advertise being pet friendly but what they don’t tell you is that for two dollars, you get a condiment cup of whipped cream and half a milk bone and I mean less than a teaspoon… I even asked the worker (who happened to be training) if they were being for real especially since the charge was snuck in after I had already inserted my card and they just shrugged! While I don’t blame the worker, this location nickels and dimes so beware.

My husband and I come here every time we’re in town and tonight Samantha was a ROCK STAR! There was a huge rush right before close and she handled it like a BOSS! We were however sad at the fact she was the only one closing during such a busy time of year. We understand short staffing problems but leaving a young lady to have to tell customers that she was closed while serving easily 40 people alone was a bummer! She handled everyone with a smile and jokes but was clearly stressed she was alone.

I recently visited Rita’s Frozen Custard in Orange County with a friend, and it was such a great experience! I had a Concrete, and let me just say—the texture and sweetness were absolutely perfect. The creamy frozen custard with the mix-ins made every bite feel indulgent but not overly heavy. It’s honestly one of the best frozen custard treats I’ve had in a long time. My friend opted for a blended smoothie, and they loved it too. As someone who lives out of the area, I can’t wait to come back the next time I’m nearby. If I were local, this would absolutely be a regular stop for me—especially since I’m a huge fan of ice-based desserts, and Rita’s nails it. The shop itself was clean, had private parking (which is a huge plus), and wasn’t too crowded when we went. There were plenty of place

Tried this on vacation last week in carlsbad ca and i wanted more so i came to this location closer to me loved the service and flavors were TOTALLY DIFFERENT got island fusion strawberries ‘ cream and green apple All 10/10 will return soon!

Rita's never disappoints! I love the sugar free options. They always have yummy new flavors week to week. But you can only get the new flavors while supplies last. Then they are gone and you have to wait to try another time in the future.