Loard’s Ice Cream

Ice cream was really great here, I enjoyed the dusty road. The guy behind the counter seemed miserable. And he also didn’t like being disturbed from sitting in the back. It was amusing to see the distressed look on his face when someone walked in. Lol

We stopped here after dining at Sansar up the street (see my review.) My niece loves this place & I know what the fuss is about. Like Katie K said, it is an old world atmosphere, making you feel like you stepped back in time. I loved the maple walnut which was sweet, smooth, & loaded with fresh walnuts. The guy working there was very nice & this hit the spot on a warm night. So, for wonderful old fashioned ice cream in an old fashioned atmosphere with friendly service at reasonable prices, Lord’s cannot be beeat. Keep up the good work guys.

I’ve been to the location in alameda before, and this one is very similar. I had a scoop of green tea and a scoop of cookies n cream. Both were good and not overly sweet. The green tea flavor was very subtle. I liked both of them a lot!

There was a time when Loard’s Ice Cream played an important role in my young life.
It was THE parlor to go for a good scoop of ice cream.
The ice cream is still decent… I had a single scoop today with my 12 year old.
Store was empty at 2:30 on August 9^th, 2015. We had just had a wonderful lunch down the street at Dimitri’s.
Young lady working the counter had the personality of a sack of spit.
Barely able to carry on a conversation with this woman.
I imagine having a deep conversation is asking too much… but honestly… would it have killed you to smile and act like you gave even the tiniest bit of interest in our having wandered into your deserted business???
Your sloth like movements were oddly hypnotic… and I am still impressed how you were able substitute grunting for language… but may I suggest either getting more sleep… or snorting espresso to dial up your enthusiasm to a level so as to convince people you are not an actual zombie?

Everytime I go in their the cashier is rude and has no personality. Find a new job if you don’t enjoy your own.

Wasn’t impressed. They charge you for using a credit or debit card if under $ 10. Place was run down, 2 soda flavors out of order. The button that opens the door for someone in a wheelchair was not working. $ 3.85 for a single scoop of ice cream in a small cup is ridiculous. I heard there is another Lords ice cream on second Street that is much better.

Yum! They have so many flavors.
I’ve only been here a handful of times, but Loard’s is great if you’re downtown and looking for a quick snack or post-​meal dessert. I always stick to plain and simple creations, with just a scoop of ice cream in a cup. :) The green tea is my favorite so far, but I will soon try others!

This Loard’s was very clean and welcoming, they didn’t have a big section for the candy but that is ok I just wanted the ice cream lol. They had a big variety of flavors and all the ice cream looked good a fresh (meaning it didn’t look frost bitten and all nasty lol). I usually get the toasted almond ice cream but i opted for the Butterscotch Swirl or something like that and it was so tasty.

So I walked in and was greeted by several people who were rearranging the ice cream boxes and taking out the empty ones. I believe the owner of the establishment was actually the one who served me my double scoop of mint chocolate chip (in a Styrofoam bowl) and the two dog biscuits with some kind of cute cream on each end. All in all I enjoyed my ice cream almost as much as my puppy enjoyed her treats ^~^ I prefer the chocolate malt crunch rote aid ice cream whenever I think of getting ice cream not at the grocery store and at first I though 4.95 + tax for double scoops seemed a little steep but they do give you a lot, and I haven’t seen many places offer treats to buy for dogs as well that weren’t pet stores. All in all, definitely a good first try of this place. I’ll probably go again for a new flavor and two more dog biscuits!

Always a pleasure going in & getting a scoop or two with family, friends, etc. especially love that they haven’t changed in the many years since I was little. Still a Classic location to grab ice cream, & happy they are smack dab in the middle of the down town area now.
Went in today a few minutes before closing, & was happily surprised they allowed my boyfriend & I to sneak in last minute to satisfy our dessert cravings. Always good service every time!

Terri and I came in here after walking around the downtown area. The inside has quite a few tempting goodies to look at, plus a tray of dog cookies for furry companions. They have a good range of different ice cream flavors. After browsing up and down the display case, the one that caught my eye was the Blueberry Cheesecake. I wanted a rootbeer float with the Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream, but sadly the soda fountain was broken. I was a little bummed yes, but then an idea popped into my head and I walked over to the cooler they have in the corner and grabbed a can of rootbeer. I ordered one scoop of ice cream and since the man saw me grab the soda, and heard what I wanted, he put the ice cream into a cup instead of a bowl for me. Awesomeness. I personally fell in love with my little concoction. It tastes a lot like a normal rootbeer float with vanilla except you get the slightest of flavors from the blueberries and the cheesecake. Very subtle, and just enough to add to the flavor.

omg! Blueberry Cheesecake & Bubblegum ice cream holy s*&% f*&%! We’re super happy campers. This place totally made our day.

Friendly service from the cashiers, cute ambiance, and best of all, THEY HAVE SORBET!
I went to the one in Castro Valley and although that one has a way cuter theme of décor going on, this Loard’s has Sorbet! You don’t find many ice cream shops that offer sorbet. Even though I was stuffed from lunch, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity of getting a scoop of Strawberry Sorbet. Now, normally I would’ve gotten the Single scoop cup but being so full, I was lucky they offered Kids scoops! The selection of flavors here are very unique as well and my friends who did try the regular ice cream they had agreed this place was as good as other have said it was.

Very cute tiny spot for a sweet tooth. A group of us stopped in after dinner for some dessert. Happy that there was something for everyone to enjoy. Sherbert, waffle cones, sundaes with hot fudge and whipped cream with a Cherry on top! Sweet Delight

Ice cream good, attitude bad.
Neon open sign on, store due to be open 20 more minutes, but clear the girls behind the counter didn’t want to be there since all the chairs were on tables already and their sighs and frustration at every customer request spoke volumes.
Rude to the two groups of customers before us, and extremely rude to my family with no apparent reason.
Reason came to light though when they locked the door 15 minutes early.
Wish this was an isolated issue, but one of the employees that was there last night has been rude the last few visits no matter what time of day it was. Not sure what her deal is, but she always seems to be there, maybe she’s burned out.
Doubt I’ll be heading back anytime soon. Bummer too, Loard’s has been a spot my family has gone for over 40 years.

Loard have mercy on me. Worth every penny for this special treat that has my mouth watering-​the thin mint ice cream sundae — minus the cherry. Chocolate mint ice cream topped with Loard’s very own thin mint candies. Don’t forget whipped cream and hot chocolate fudge. I always see the same two girls working here and they are both very kind. Always a pleasant experience. This place is super clean. I have not one complaint. But a suggestion-​napkins, spread a few napkin holders around the place.

Enjoy stopping in here with the boyfriend, usually our last stop of the evening when we have date night’s yummy ice cream selections with a fast and friendly staff. I’m just a big kid in a candy store!

Loard’s is a nice ice cream parlor on first street in downtown livermore and I love it! The staff is extremely friendly! The ice cream there is super delicious and they just opened this one up (They have another location at 2^nd street as well be sure to check it out!) From what I understand this one is much more of a foot traffic location where its more «on the go.» Basically if you are looking for a more dine in location you are better off going to the location on 2^nd street! The ice cream there is delicious and I love the peanut crunch it is by far my favorite topping!

Loard’s is a Livermore Ice Cream destination.
Since moving to Livermore 9 years ago,
we have frequented the 2^nd St location once a week (at least).
Yesterday was their soft opening in their latest space on 1^st St.
The size is just right and the décor is traditional
Loard’s bright Pepto Bismol pink.
There were numerous people to help serve
some of the best ice cream in the West.
I choose a double of Rocky Road and coffee
placed inside a freshly made waffle cone.
Excellent!
And it’s a few blocks closer to my home. YEA!
My only reservation was the price seemed higher than their 2^nd St location.
Or was that just a price rise throughout the small chain?
Oh well, it’s damn good ice cream…