Lil? Dipper - La Jolla

I had low expectations, but it turned out to be much better than I anticipated. I tried the chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream, which was good. However, my wife ordered the snickerdoodle cookie with caramel ice cream, and it was absolutely amazing!

I initially intended to get the mint chocolate chip flavor, but when they offered me as many samples as I wanted, I couldn't resist trying the salted caramel flavor as well. It made the decision quite difficult! When I asked for pairing suggestions for ice cream and cookies, the staff suggested pairing chocolate nuts with the mint and snickerdoodle with the salted caramel. I ultimately chose the Snickerdoodle Combo and left the shop feeling very satisfied with my dessert choice! They also offer local bike delivery and accept payments through Venmo, which is really convenient.

This restaurant is open until midnight and offers a wide range of accommodations, including gluten-free and dairy-free options! Their desserts are fantastic, featuring everything from matcha ice cream to exquisite chocolate—every flavor is truly delightful! The service is exceptional; the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always willing to assist with any dietary inquiries you may have or to address any questions that arise.

I feel like the quality of cookies has recently gone downhill. More often than not when I go there, cookies are hard and dry. They were always warm and gooey. Maybe this place gets less foot traffic so they can bake less frequently now? Not sure. Hopefully things will change soon. 5 stars for the owner but, she is so nice and helpful!

I love the creativity of the flavors here : the owner is also a joy to chat with about ice cream . I usually order the mini ice cream sandwich because it’s just easier to eat haha I appreciate that I have the option of vegan flavors of ice cream and cookie in case I’m not feeling dairy that day.