Tootsie Ice Cream

Great ice cream! Worth the drive and/​or wait

closed!!! ???
This place was so cheap!!!
The only other place that has cheap ice crean cookie sandwiches is Stax in Irvine by UCI. Or else pay double at Chunk n Chip at 4^th St Market in Santa Ana.
Kenzie no happy
:((((((((

The Saffron Wafer Sandwich, $ 3.50 is worth the wait in line! Anything, in fact, with saffron rose ice cream is a good bet to try. The flavor is uniquely Persian: a very delicate balance of spicy saffron, sweet vanilla and sugar, the aromatic essence of rose and nutty flavor of pistachio. It is a flavor combination that promises to put your sensory inputs on overload.
Just remember the proper etiquette when comes to ordering: patiently wait your turn, promptly place your order at the window booth, try to have exact change ready and wait to get your order before walking away (those waiting behind must not approach the window until the person ahead of them has first received their ordered items, even if there is no one waiting right there like they are suppose to).
Parking is limited and can be an issue. There is no private lot so if street parking becomes a problem, there is a public parking garage about a block away, heading north.
Please take note and enjoy the experience!

YUMMY
Great snack.
it’s a walk up to the window and they make it right there for you. get the waffle cone rockyroad.

This hole-​in-​the-​wall ice cream spot didn’t leave a hole in my wallet, but it did leave a hole in my satisfaction.
While Tootsie’s affordability and innovative ice cream flavors drew me in, the tastes ranged from being weird and underwhelming. For $ 2.50 you can get a generous sized scoop in a waffle cone and every scoop after that is only an extra $ 1. On my first go, I had to try the saffron pistachio. It sounded super interesting with the components of rose water, saffron, and pistachio chunks, but the taste was akin to a mixture of perfume and Pine-​sol. It was too fragrant for my taste and something I chose not to finish.
My second try were the cookie ice cream sandwiches where each of them are sold for $ 2.75. You’re able to select two cookie types and one ice cream flavor – I chose chocolate chip and chocolate fudge cookies with chocolate chip ice cream. I’d say the cookies held together nicely and had a nice chewy texture, but possessed an average tasting cookie that was no different than Mrs. Fields. As for the ice cream itself, the cookie chips were very plentiful, but I felt this took away from the cream itself.
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Conclusion: Tootsie Ice cream occupies a small window and wall in DTSA. For such a small place, they’re very ambitious with unique ice cream flavors, cookie sandwiches, persian faloodeh (slushies), and even shaved ice. I do commend them for that, but think their tastes need a bit of work. Despite this, I’d be happy to try again when I’m downtown for their prices can’t be beat! Look for their pink signs!
Extra Notes:
–Accepts credit card
–Closed on Mondays
–Super friendly service and very generous with their scoops
–Parking Structure available to the West of the storefront ($ 4)
–Meters available too
–No Restroom

Tootsie Ice Cream is a gem in DTSA. The ice cream shop is located on Broadway & 3^rd across the street from Subway. There is no indoor seating, so you must order from the window. I recently made my first visit here not too long ago after driving by it every day to go to work. All the ingredients are of the highest quality, soft-​chewy cookies and creamy ice cream blended together to make a delightful treat.
I prefer odd flavors rather than the traditional ones. I ordered the colorful «Cotton Candy» inside a «Sugar Cookie». Even though it was tasty, I got this huge sugar rush. It was also a generous portion for only a few bucks. You may want to grab a friend to help you finish this dessert. My friends ordered the «Blueberry Cheesecake» which was so good! Other people have also recommended the waffle cones & bowls. That may be my next choice on my next visit.
The location of the ice cream shop is little sketchy. Since there is no indoor seating, you order from the window, get your ice cream and you’re on your way the down the block. I would suggest to go with a group if going at night. If you’re in the DTSA area, you have to stop by and it a try.

Quite the hidden delicious gem. Strolling around Santa Ana, I was surprised and glad to stroll across this place. Seeing people receive ice cream from a random window I was intrigued. As much as I tried to walk away, the menu and people around me eating reeled me in.
Ambiance:
* Parking | Parking is everywhere from street parking to garage. Generally plentiful during the day but some evening the area can get crowded.
* Seating | No seating, straight up whole in the wall.
* Feels | If you’re lucky, live music is playing around the corner but generally this place is literally a whole in the wall. It’s a simple order and go. The menu is quite eclectic as you have your choice of ice creams, cookies, cones, and poptarts.
Food:
Strawberry berry poptart with chocolate ice cream | This was a cheap and delicious ice cream. They are very generous with the ice cream and the chocolate was pretty sweet and creamy.
Customer Service:
* Informative, friendly, and quick.
Overall:
* 4.5 stars. This place has it’s charm. The treats are simple and delicious and blends in with the community. Not the MUST be place but a good place to be if you’re in this neck of the woods. I did wish they were mindful of inventory.
Advice:
* Street/​garage parking
* Look into the festivals or art walks for an excellent compliment to your day.

Meh, I was really hoping to have amazing ice cream here! It’s pretty basic ice cream, I was hoping for something that stood out.
Coconut pineapple (2 stars): Pineapple tasted more like dole whip mixed in. Very creamy and milky, not much coconut flavor.
Espresso explosion (3 stars): This tasted more like coffee, pretty good.
Cookies and Cream (3 stars): Standard cookies and cream.
Overall it’s regular ice cream for a good price, maybe that’s why it’s popular.
PARKING
Only a few metered spots around. There’s a structure on the corner that’s 50 cents for 30 minutes of $ 1 for a minute. There was only like 5 people in front of us but only 1 guy working so it took a long time.
SERVICE
One guy working, so it was slow, but he was nice.

Ice cream:
— two scoops of persian ice cream $ 3.50 — creamy, yummy, and fatty. the texture is just right with the right amount of sweetness and rose flavors. Pelnty of pistachio inside. So if you like nuts in your ice cream, this is for you.
Price:
— good deal. A scoop is $ 2.50 and $ 1 more for each additional scoop. This is about the same price you’d pay at any other ice cream store.
Service:
— fast. Its like a drive thru fast fpod service where you place your order by the window. Its convenient for togo orders.

After a night of drinking, I felt an ice cream craving hit me. There was a line of people outside of Tootsie at 9 p.m., so I figured we try this place instead of Yogurtland.
Sadly, they were out of faloodeh (persian rice noodle dessert) but I ordered a saffron rosewater and pistachio ice cream wafer instead. My friend ordered a mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich wedged between two dark chocolate cookies. The total came to about $ 6; a steal for the amount of ice cream we got.
There was no seating, so we wolfed down our sandwiches as we walked to the car. Not sure if I would go out of my way to come here, but it’s conveniently located in DT Santa Ana near all the bars.

They have Persian ice cream here. I tried a sample of the saffron, rosewater and pistachio flavored ice cream. It has a unique taste and is worth trying. I also sampled the strawberry cheesecake flavor, which was very good.
My coconut pineapple scoop was on the disappointing side. It would have been better to sample this and go for the strawberry cheesecake ice cream. There were no chunks of pineapple in the ice cream and it had a kind of bland taste. FYI, Tootsie does not have any seating.

Talk about a hidden gem! I first heard about Tootsie on Instagram and the picture alone made me want to go try one of their ice cream sandwiches.
My boyfriend and I took our dog for a walk around DTSA a couple of Sundays ago and we decided we would end our walk at Toosie. There was indeed a line when we got there which I didn’t mind at all. Just meant the ice cream was THAT good!
Between the both of us, we bought two ice cream sandies. He ordered chocolate chip cookies with mint chip ice cream to pair it up. I ordered the same cookies with vanilla ice cream in the middle. Both were incredibly good! Their ice cream tastes so good. I believe they make both their cookies and ice cream from scratch or at least it tasted that way. Both sandwiches cost a total of $ 5.50 which I thought was a total bargain! I was expecting to pay a little more since the sandwiches were a good size. You definitely get your money’s worth, and some.
All in all, this place is heaven on earth for people with a big sweet tooth (ME!). Only downfall is that there is no seating so either you park it on the curb or you take your goodies to go. Also, the sandwiches although amazing, can get really messy so ask for a cup or bowl and a spoon so that you can keep the ice cream drippage to a minimum. I will definitely be paying Tootsie another visit during the summer weekends.

Tootsie Ice Cream is a cute little place to stop by for a quick sweet. It is located in Santa Ana and and has a hot pink door. There is not seating here; you simply order at the window and take your ice cream to go.
I love coffee flavored desserts so I got a single scoop of espresso ice cream (~$ 1.50). It was very good. The espresso ice cream was mixed with chocolate shavings which made it taste amazing.
I also sampled my boyfriends ice cream cookie sandwich creation. He ordered a white chocolate macadamia cookie and chocolate chip cookie sandwich with mint chocolate chip ice cream filling. That was very good as well! The cookies stayed soft with the ice cream filling and the sandwich kept its form really well. The mint ice cream was the best I’ve had thus far. Very refreshing and minty.
If you are in the area, this is a great place to stop by and grab a cold treat!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!! Who doesn’t love some great ice cream? This place is one of the cutest ice cream stands I’ve been too. It’s so fun, colorful, and full of music. They are open at later hours which is a plus for me because ice cream is always better late at night. They have a wide selection of ice cream and how you can order it! My personal favorite is the ice cream sandwich! You can choose any two of their fresh baked cookies with a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor. They also have some whip, poptart sandwiches, shaved ice, etc. Their pricing is really reasonable and although there is usually only one person working, the line moves pretty quickly. I love this place!
The only downside is trying to find parking. Take some coins for the meter!

COOL TREATS is what Tootsie has got goin’ on! Located in the Santa Ana Historic District, it’s only a 5 minute drive from The Discovery Science Center /​Santa Ana Main Place. Parking can be a challenge, but there is a Parking Structure just west of the creamery on 3^rd St. The location has an «alley way» kind of feel to it, and I spook myself thinking of how Batman’s parents were murdered in an alley, but the «pinkness» of Tootsie beckons you and screams «Sanctuary!!!» Nyahh! Walk-​up window here, however no place to cop a squat to enjoy the treats. Friendly staff, but not so knowledgeable of the goods they serve. The youngling kept referring to the boss lady in the back for a lifeline with all the questions I was bombarding her with. I’M A UnilocalER, what can I say ;) I sampled a few things…
*ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICH ($ 2.75): They use Cascade Glacier Ice Cream from Eugene, OR. A bunch of standard flavors to sample as well as seasonal choices. They bake their cookies on premises but are not from secret recipes. I got coconut pineapple ice cream between chocolate chip cookies. Nice big scoop of Coconut Pineapple was creamy and flavorful, with bits of pineapple mixed in. The cookies were soft and WARM!!! Each separated easily when bit into, without squishing the ice cream out the opposite end. Yummy!
*SAFFRON PISTACHIO WAFER ICE CREAM SANDWICH ($ 3.50): Mashti Malone Persian Ice Cream from local Los Angeles is the source of their Persian Ice Cream. Unfortunately, they only have ONE flavor of the Persian creams. BUT, Saffron Pistachio tastes delicious! Its got this floral sensation with pistachios for texture. Such an exotic taste experience, but that’s what Mashti Malone’s is all about. Hopefully Persian flavor options will expand in the near future. Wafers are firm, not as delicate as I’d hoped, thus, bites pushed the ice cream to the opposite end and out the sides. The wax paper wrapping enjoyed the ice cream more than I did, UGH! Next time, I’ll opt for warm cookies.
These were just a sampling of the frozen delights Tootsie offers. Also on the menu: Soft Serve Dole Pineapple/​Dole Whip Floats, Pop Tart Ice Cream Sammies, Shaved Ice, Coffee Frost Drinks, Persian Faloodeh, and bottled water to wash it all down, hah! Great tasting ice cream and warm cookies guarantees a return visit whenever I’m local. Keep doin’ yo thang, Tootsie ;)

This place is right on the side of a wall by the sidewalk, and there was no place to go inside and sit and eat that I know of.
My friends and I tried the Persian Shaved Ice in lime and Sour Cherry. The one in lime was decent, it was kind of like an iced lime flavor but it had what looked like little noodles on the inside, which I didn’t end up liking and would have probably have liked it better if it was just the iced lime.
The cherry flavor tasted like they took the iced lime flavor and added cherry syrup to it. It was decent but I think I prefer the iced lime more.
I’ll probably come back some time to try the ice cream sandwich but I think I’ll pass on the Persian Shaved Ice in the future.

Came to get my saffron pistachio fix and they were out. It was 2pm. Grrrrr. Wth?
Tried the faloodeh. Its a slush with an artificial cherry and rose flavor. Its mixed with rice noodles. I HIGHLY do not recommend this. It tasted gross and I had to toss it.
It left a weird aftertaste so I just got a scoop of espresso ice cream to invigorate my taste buds.
This was not a good day:(

Ordered a single scoop of butter pecan in a waffle cone and wow, both the ice cream and waffle cone tasted amazing. Ice cream was soft and creamy and flavorful especially with the pecans bites, waffle cone was crisp and sugary. Babe ordered the rocky road in a waffle cone and it was also very good.
I can see myself craving the ice cream here, don’t mind the far drive either.

*****Tootsie and her Crack House!*****
Tootsie is a name of a movie, candy and what you might call a hot chick in the 40’s. Well, there is no hot chick from the 40’s here but there sure is some «hot» ice cream melting with flavor and oozing with delight!
Is Tootsie a Crack House?
~What is a crack house? I think this place is. It is nothing more than a hole in a
brick building (the window) where you exchange cash for addicting opiates,
mind altering stimulants and straight out narcotic ice cream wrapped in the
fresh crunchiness of the waffle cone.
More than a Hole in the Wall
~Wait, I was wrong! This is more than just a hole in a brick building. It is
something you look forward to all day Tootsie brings back the basic ideals of
what is good and the basics of life. Something is definitely wrong when we get
so caught up in everyday life that we forget about the simple things in life.
Tootsie brings us back to our senses. There is nothing more enjoyable than
sitting on the curb eating ice cream with your little one. Don’t you remember
when you were a kid and how great it was eating ice cream with your family
and friends?
*Ice Cream, Cookies and they have Shave Ice-4.5 Stars!
1.Lemon Merengue in a Waffle Cone with a Double Fudge Cookie-​5 Stars!
Fresh and crunchy waffle cone, delicious ice cream with chunks of pie dough
and a very fresh chocolate double fudge cookie is my favorite.
2. Pistachio Saffron-​4 Stars!
A unique flavor and very distinct of a Persian style ice cream.
3. Blueberry and Strawberry Cheesecake and Coconut Pineapple 4 Stars!
*They also serve anything you wish to create including pop tart and cookie ice cream sandwiches. There may be difficulty with parking, but this is what makes the trek here the adventure it is! No frills or thrills just flat out delicious ice cream and appreciation for the simple things in life.
Tootsie Ice Cream, Santa Ana. Another reason the OC is the best place to live!

As pure and simple and sweet as kids playing in the summer sun with the wind at their backs as they ride they bikes through fields and trails. Ice Cream. «Yes Leitenant Dan, Ice Cream»
Why is it that Ice Cream takes us back to those simpler, happier days before we became adults? I don’t know and I don’t care, but something about that creamy, salty, sweet, savory, sweetness gives us such a rush of endorphins and safety that it’s like an «atta boy», high five, good job, pat on the back and a hug all in one.
Before I get too deep into this. Rite Aid and their crazy inexpensive ice cream will always hold a special place in my heart, but how many decades has it been since you’ve seen a walk up ice cream window. Not a parlor, not a store. A window. It’s so prime I actually found it a few months ago driving to dtsa and not word of mouth or a search, just plain old pint awning caught my eye. They get plenty of car and foot traffic and surprisingly aren’t that much more expensive than Rite Aid, unless you go overboard like the Sloppy Tootsie. Service is excellent. They share a passion and enthusiasm for ice cream and fresh baked cookies for sandwiches as do all the patrons that can’t be missed. So it’s summer and they have really good summer hours, closing relatively late.
Protip: They have a dog friendly frozen yogurt for dogs.
I haven’t tried all the flavors, but really like butter pecan, strawberry cheesecake, rocky road, espresso explosion and in any combination of the cookies for the sandy which is awesome to mix and match tops/​bottoms. Plain sugar cones are simple and easy, as are the waffles, but on a hot summer night walking hand in hand with your lady this is a go to place for locals. If only they were open 24 hours and I could get this after Yost concerts.
Tip: They do seasonal flavors so check them often.
Do not settle for the regular waffle. As good as they are you should really try the Sloppy Tootsie to share as it’s 3 scoops, waffle, sugar cone, nutella and strawberry syrup. Fuggetabout. Even the Deluxe is interesting to have a PB&J with a single scoop. It’s a really good snack that for some reason works. I highly suggest getting a bottled water for this as we all know cold water tastes better after ice cream anyhow.
The shaved ice isn’t like Hawaiian or other Asian versions because they add their ice cream and have a truly local favorite lechera condensed milk flavor. The possibilities are endless. Having gone here a half dozen times in the past few months it’s become a favorite as I’ve worked to keep it off my waistline.
The last item on my list to try is the Persian Shaved ice which I’ve never heard of until now, but if it’s any indication on the quality of the rest of the menu I’m sure it will be a hit.
Like I keep saying Santa Ana is on the come up with so many great local business popping up and drawing people from all over the county.