The Ice Bar

I was debating about whether to give it a three stars or four stars but decided on three.
So honestly, the popsicle wasn’t that special. The concept is really cool. I like the idea of adding toppings to your popsicle but it wasn’t spectacularly different. The popsicle didn’t taste bad or anything… It just tasted very ordinary. The toppings itself were meh to me. I got the strawberry lemonade, which wasn’t too bad. The popping rocks on top of the popsicle made me feel nostalgic, so I thought that was pretty cool. Other than that, it just tasted like an ordinary popsicle. Also, there aren’t that many options to choose from.
The place itself is pretty nice. I like the inside. It’s nice and clean. There’s plenty of room to sit and chill.
I might give this place another try. If I do, I’ll be sure to update my review!
P. S. It’s cash only! Don’t forget to bring cash.

The Ice Bar is a bit off the beaten path but it sits on a corner so you can’t really miss it. Truthfully, The Ice Bar is a great concept but the execution was a major disappointment. With the exception of Popbar, The Ice Bar was among the pioneers of customizable popsicles. I was expecting a lot from this place and to go out of my way to try it was a major mistake on my part.
Strawberry Mango — A fruity blend of two flavors topped with Calpico gel and mochi. It was a total bummer they didn’t have the infamous Korean Pear Blueberry but the strawberry mango was a satisfactory alternative. Nothing about their popsicles nor toppings stood out to me. Yes, the strawberry mango was a good combination of sweet and sour but the «gel» tasted empty and inadequate.
Not sure I’d come back but I would strongly reconsider if they bring their Korean Pear Blueberry back!

The Ice Bar is located in West Covina in a pretty small store but don’t worry if you are having it for here, they do have some seats and tables. Came here for the first time ever because one of our friends wanted to try this place out.
They have frozen popsicles that are completely different from places that I have had before. It isn’t your traditional style and it is something different. The concept seems like a great idea. They carry a lot of different choices which is also good.
I asked which one had no milk at the time and he told me that three did not. Which is pretty good if you ask me. Most ice cream place might have just one choice for non dairy. So this was exciting to me.
I forgot which flavour I got but it wasn’t too sweet and it tasted very light which I do enjoy. I just don’t think this is what I would ever crave to get though. But if you do love popsicles than this might be a place for you to at least visit.
Taking pictures of it is pretty cute.

I love the Popsicles here, they are so pretty to look at! I don’t know how but the flavor a here just work and they taste good! I like the how creative the Popsicles designs are, I honestly can’t find the words to express how much I liked it:) it was just so yummmmy!

Got a Nutella Popsicle and it was disappointing. Icy and didn’t taste much Nutella, just banana. The designs and such on the Popsicles made the process of ordering take forever… and it’s not that pretty.
The ice creams were good — thick and creamy. Got the hot hats flavor and it was good on a waffle cone. Otherwise, not so much wort coming if not in the area.

The ice cream is average, I didn’t think it was that great. I got the banana Nutella bar. Everyone was friendly. I wish they had more variety!

Been coming here for the longest time, so might as well write a review!
I would usually order one of the bars, but today I noticed that they added a Grilled Croissant Sandwich to the menu… So i just had to try it out.
I ordered the Grilled Croissant Sandwich with Horchata Ice Cream and Nutella Sauce. I was having the hardest time choosing because I really love their Taro Ice Cream but worried it wouldn’t go well with the croissant. In general, I was very concerned considering I enjoy my croissants with cheese and ham as breakfast. ANYWAYS, when I received my ice cream… I was amazed with how it was presented. It wasn’t like those typical glazed donut with ice cream. :) When I ate it, it was amazing! The horchata ice cream wasn’t too sweet and the croissant wasn’t so salty. It all worked out well. The sweetness mainly came from the nutella sauce which was just perfect.
The interior is pretty basic and somewhat empty though… I think and hope they add more furniture. The tables now have a charger station (you have to click the button on the table) for your phone, but you have to bring your cord to charge it.
I only gave it 4 stars because I feel they should add a drink menu (the televisions only displayed the ice cream and bars). I noticed other Unilocalers have ordered drinks… But it seems like the typical drinks. I hope they add their own unique drinks to the menu. It would be even cooler if they have that «studying» vibe… More tables, outlets, and unique drinks and snacks on the menu other than desserts. I generally go to places to study anyways and I would really drive out there just to study.
I will continue to come here and support the establishment! :) Perfect to show friends that from out of town and what not!

I have quite the sweet tooth and I enjoy my share of frozen treats. My favorite thing about this place is their ice bars! They’re made in-​house and the flavors are unique and yummy. They have a set menu for their ice bars or you have the option of decking out your own ice bar with a variety of different toppings. This treat doesn’t make me feel stuffed so it’s a nice afternoon pick-​me-​up or a great way to end a date.
The location is the downstairs of a small shared building. I have no idea what’s upstairs – I never bothered to look at what the other businesses were. But there is a small private parking lot at the back of the building where the entrance is also located. Overall, the location is clean with restrooms available inside the establishment for guests’ use and booths and television for those who choose to dine in.
Definitely give it a try! I have a feeling you’d enjoy this place whether or not you have a sweet tooth like me :)

The Ice Bar is the best popsicle shop I’ve ever been to! Even though they don’t have many flavor options, you’ve gotta like at least one of the flavor combinations that they created, they’re so delicious! I tried the Mango Strawberry and a bit of my friend’s Nutella with bananas and cream and they were both so good. They design the popsicle right after you order it and I think it’s super artsy and cute looking. I definitely want to come back to try the rest of the other flavors! By the way, their prices are very reasonable as well!
Plus, they have GREAT customer service! The worker was so friendly and chatted with me as she made my popsicle!

I tried the strawberry mango ice cream last time and it was alright but not enough to make me a regular. it’d been more than a year since I last came and thought I’d give it a shot. I really want to like this place because it’s a local small business but I was disappointed with the bars. I got the Korean pear bar and the Vietnamese coffee bar. The Korean pear bar had no flavor, even the toppings couldn’t make this bar more interesting. the mint leave was the only thing that had flavor. The Vietnamese popsicle itself had no flavor. the coffee topping was overpowering but the nuts were good. All in all I wasn’t impressed at all.
we also got the croissant ice cream and that is such a great concept. It was delicious and I would get that again.

Super yum! Been driving by this place for months, kid had a bad day at school so decided to cheer her up at the Ice Bar.
Didn’t know what to expect but all and all very tasty. Didn’t the care much for the Vietnamese coffee mochi bar. However, the nutella banana and the mango strawberry Tajin bar were delightful. Must try these two when you come in. The girl working there was extremely nice and helpful.
Def be back to try the croissant ice cream sammy and that mango strawberry, come to momma.

I have now upgraded my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars
The first time I came here they didn’t have the Mango ice cream however, this time they did.
The Mango ice cream is outstanding it has strawberries gel, Mango gel, Tajin powder, and basil. The combination of flavors is extraordinary it’s like a culinary masterpiece! I love that they mix all their ingredients right in the back. One of thee best ice cream bars I have ever had.
My brother had the Strawberry lemonade ice cream with yes pop rocks and it crack no pun I intended. He said it was a pleasant surprise and experience. He love it
My nephew got cookies and cream with a waffle cone and seemed to enjoy it.
The bathroom is cute filled with kid friendly artistry!
This establishment has an asian contemporary Art Deco type of design with white walls blue neon lighting and a small TV so, customers can watch. The ice cream bar is very tiny and also clean.
So now I gave an honest assessment love the ice cream and will be back
So we’ll earned 5 stars for this very small ice cream parlor!

Ice ice baby!
Just like the Rapper who quoted the above phrase, this place was a bit vanilla. I wouldn’t say that it is mediocre. It really was good. It didn’t wow me.
It’s a popsicle place that has toppings (that don’t stay on very well and only one sided). The staff was nice, the prices are high.
The popsicle itself was good but it wasn’t anything new. I got the Nutella banana and I love everything about those two ingredients. Maybe next time I’ll try something else.
Enjoy your popsicle!

Pros
Pop Bars: Great flavor combinations. The mango strawberry and the vietnamese coffee ice bars were great to try. It was spot on in terms of the variety of taste profiles from hot and sweet to rich and decadent. They have a few pre-​made options, but you can customize based on your creative taste preference. They also had a few coming soon flavors!
Service: The owner was really nice. Courteous when I got there and made some recommendations on what to get based on my taste preference. He was genuinely nice and friendly.
Cons
Interior: It’s nice and «quaint», but it needed an interior face lift to make it vibrant. I think if they remodeled a little bit to pull in families and the younger crowd, it would be even more successful.

I love green tea, so I had to try their take on it. The green tea pop was $ 3.75. It was drizzled with condensed milk and topped with mochi and red bean brittle. I liked the brittle which adds a nice crunch. The green tea flavor was a little too light for me, I was hoping for a stronger matcha taste.

Looks really pretty but just tastes okay.
I got the korean pear blueberry Popsicle with calpico gel drizzle! I was super excited but to my disappointment the flavor of this was just off and not at all what I expected :(the mint leaves were probably the best part.
The presentation is amazing and the worker was really nice too but I don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon.

I’ve bookmarked this place for quite a while now and never realized it was so close to my work until today.
It was a cute little Baskin Robbins looking shop with 2 or 3 small 4 person booths.
Pros: very friendly staff. I was confused about how the strawberry lemonade popsicle can be «tangy and sour» and still have a sweet rating of ⁶⁄₁₀. They explained to me that the sweet is mostly from the pop rocks and the strawberry&vanilla «jelly» that they put on top of the popsicle. I opted for no poprocks. They let me add my own topping of bluberries to replace the pop rocks. They were very artsy when making my order, making sure it looks presentable and delicious.
Cons: very expensive for 1 cut up strawberry and lemonade… and few toppings and blueberries. $ 3.25.
I probably chose the popsicle that was easiest to make with the cheapest ingredients… but from all the previous hypes about this place, I thought that the strawberry lemonade would be something special. But it wasnt.
Anyways it wasn’t a bad popsicle but it wasn’t mind-​blowing amazing… so it gets a ³⁄₅ stars.

Very creative way of eating popsicles. They have flavor such as vietnamese coffee, matcha green tea with red bean popsicles. They look like a work of art!
I recently started trying the ice cream and became in love with their taro ice cream. They also have unique flavors such as horchata and Nutella.
A great dessert gem!

I have been wanting to try The Ice Bar for quite awhile, and I finally was able to get the chance to try. While I think the bars definitely make a great photo-​op, I don’t think I would return often just because the prices are a little high and the location is quite far.
The storefront is very bright and welcoming. Lots of tables and chairs. The workers were friendly and explained to us the menu since we had never been to The Ice Bar before. You pick a pop, then choose if you want to eat it plain, in the way that The Ice Bar customizes it, or customize it yourself. There’s different prices for each option.
I tried the Korean Pear Blueberry and Strawberry Lemonade House Style. Both of them were made in front of my eyes (ooh) and after taking a ton of pictures, I was able to try them both. They were interesting. I think the popsicle base reminded me of the ones I used to get from the street vendors or ice cream trucks when I was younger. But having all the fancy sauces and garnishes definitely give the popsicle base an extra kick. The Strawberry Lemonade was okay. I liked the Pop Rocks and the tanginess of the strawberry lemonade popsicle. I thought the Korean Pear Blueberry was much tastier. It was more refreshing and cool, a good treat on a hot day.
I think the total price was around $ 6-​$ 7, a decent price for a first time ever gourmet popsicle experience. The popsicles were creamy and had good flavor, but I don’t think I’d make the trip out to West Covina just to get an ice pop.
Just a side-​note: check out the bathroom! The wall art is pretty cool :)

There’s an increased demand for ice cream shops to become more creative as they attempt to keep up with the public’s ever changing moods. The Ice Bar has stepped into the ring to satisfy the most persnickety consumers around.
This place is very small but still quite promising. I was taken aback by the Popsicle selection because it seemed a bit limited. The Popsicles are pre-​made by their employees and placed in a case, awaiting the opportunity for you to get creative with the toppings. Popular basic Popsicle selections are: Nutella Bananas and Cream, Mango Strawberry, Strawberry Lemonade, and Korean Pear Blueberry. I opted for the Strawberry Lemonade Popsicle then decided to top it with vanilla bean gel and Pop Rocks candy.
Watching their employees working meticulously to make the pop to your specifications is like watching art in the making. When they lay your Popsicle down on the counter and slowly work their magic, you can’t help but feel giddy because they’re working hard to make YOU happy.
Once I received my Popsicle, I held it up to the light. Something seemed odd. I tasted the lemonade portion of my pop and realized this was definitely homemade. Then I held it up to the light again and all of the sudden, I was in disbelief. Was I seriously staring at real strawberries inside of my Popsicle??? Yes, it is true that this was not a store bought Popsicle! After tasting the strawberry portion of the pop, I actually ended up with a small piece of a strawberry inside of my mouth. I wasn’t too keen on how the strawberry tasted because it was bitter. However, the combination of the lemonade, vanilla bean gel, and pop rocks help to create the perfect fusion of flavors.
While we sat at our booth, we were greeted by Eugene M, the owner/​general manager of The Ice Bar. He inquired to see how we liked our Popsicles and to get some feedback about our overall experience. Originally, I was going to rate this place with 3 stars but Eugene’s sincerity and kind-​hearted nature bumped this up an extra star.
He gave us a bit of a synopsis as to how they bring everything together. As mentioned before, their Popsicles are pre-​made. They are stored in the freezer and placed in the display case as needed. Once a week, Eugene heads out to select the freshest fruits that are in season and brings them back to The Ice Bar. At this point, they begin to combine the fruit and other ingredients together to create the perfect Popsicle. This is a fantastic concept but remember, fruit doesn’t maintain its texture or flavor for very long. Eugene wasn’t in a major hurry and he said that he really appreciated our feedback.
Looking back on our experience at The Ice Bar, I can say that I was impressed with the concept behind it. The level of creativity, the professionalism demonstrated by their staff, and the owner’s ability to connect with customers while helping them have a deeper understanding of what’s really going on really helped to make our experience pleasant. We’ll probably stop by The Ice Bar again because that Nutella Bananas and Cream Popsicle looked delicious! Round two at The Ice Bar is coming up for us in the near future.