Moo Time Creamery – Hotel Del Coronado

Moo Time Creamery serves up fresh handmade ice cream and desserts. I had a scoop of coffee on a waffle cone and the wifey had a scoop of mango and a scoop of strawberry in a cup. Total was almost $ 14 – 15 bucks!
Pretty pricey… you can head down the street to the other Moo Time Creamery and pay like half that probably for the exact same thing. They jack up the prices at all shops and restaurants here at the Hotel Del probably 2 — 4 times the norm.
The ice cream is good… tasted creamy, fresh, and had perfect sweetnes. The ice cream was not overly sugary or sweet at all.
The gal behind the counter was nice and let us taste the flavors we liked before we made our decision. Service was good, place was clean, I’d rate higher if prices were better.
Overall 2.5 — 3.0 stars.
⁴⁄₅ — Ice cream
³⁄₅ — Service
³⁄₅ — Décor and cleanliness
²⁄₅ — Prices

I wanted some ice cream and happened to stumble on Moo Time. I tried Birthday Cake, Banana Nutella and Chocolate Brownie and while it was pretty good, it was expensive. For an ice cream shop and in such a popular hotel, I expected service to be better. Service was okay, but I expected some friendly and cheeriness. The girl helping me was sort of blah. I asked the guy by the door for some napkins and he huffed so that was uncalled for.
I probably won’t be back. Apparently the Moo Time that is in the other location is cheaper so I recommend going there instead since it looks like they have chairs for you to sit. This pace is small and there were maybe one or two benches outside.

Yummmm! This is good stuff! There’s nothing better than sitting by the beach eating a scoop of ice cream on Christmas day.
Went with the fam to Coronado beach on Christmas day and of course we had to make a pit stop at Hotel Del Coronado! It was a pretty chilly day, so naturally we HAD to get ice cream.
When we got there the line was pretty long, it circled inside and outside! The wait was definitely worthwhile! I ended up trying the Stracciatella and Nutella with banana, both were delicious! Especially the Nutella and banana; the ice cream was very rich in flavor and it was also very creamy, but not overly sweet. There were huge chunks of Nutella, definitely a plus! I told the gentleman helping me that I wanted to get the cone, but he told me the cone was too small and it wouldn’t hold the two scoops of ice cream. But he ended up giving me the two scoops of ice cream on a cup and added the cone on top! The rest of the fam tried the mango and pineapple sorbets, which were also very good.
I would have to say the prices are reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the ice cream.
Will definitely have to come back and try other flavors!

I’ve cream was ok but the 2 stars is mostly for the service. First off, while we were waiting and watching them scoop the ice cream, we saw one girl stick her whole head in the case and since her hair was just in a pony tail, it was pretty much touching the guys come. Gross!
Once we finally got our order, we waited a good while standing at the register waiting to pay that we almost just walked out. No one even acknowledged us. Finally since some other people had just gotten their order and needed to pay, the guy helping THEM called the manager over to run the register. Terrible terrible service for such a wonderful hotel.

$ 6.20 for a «mini moo» aka one scoop. Nope. Not worth it. Wouldn’t come back. Ice cream wasn’t even near the best I’ve had in order to pay that much.

Very delicious ice cream. It has a very unique taste to it. But, it’s so heavy. They use the heaviest cream ever. It is beyond fattening. I know a lot of people like there ice cream very heavy and rich (which is why America has the worlds fattest people.) Health nuts be warned, if you want there Ice cream, get a small size because you will feel like you gained five pounds after you eat a medium or large size. I would like your ice cream a lot more if you used a lighter cream.

This place, oh! Don’t go unless you want to be addicted! That is my final warning to you.
Get the Mississippi mud. OK that’s my final piece of advice.
Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Saturday during Fleet week in Coronado. Happily, this place wasn’t packed as the space is awkwardly configured (the reason for the ⁴⁄₅ stars). When you walk in the door, there’s a narrow walk way to get to the beginning of the line, if there’s more than just a couple of people in the store, this can be a deterrent.
That being said, they had lots of flavors (think birthday cake, salted caramel, etc.). The prices are a little on the higher side, but it’s in the Hotel Del, so you are also paying for the experience and not just the ice cream. I got a single scoop Caramel, my son a single scoop Cookies and Cream and my hubby got a «Mudslide» (non-​alcoholic of course).
They were all pretty good, I can’t say that there was anything memorable about the taste, although it was pretty good!

My husband and I were really looking forward to trying their ice cream because the line was huge, but unfortunately the ice cream just didn’t hold up.
I got the turtle sundae, which was more nuts than ice cream. My husband and got the Mali oh my, which was mostly just scoops of peanut butter.
The ice cream was difficult to eat, and actually melted before we had a chance to enjoy any of it. The ice cream ended up looking like froth with hot fudge and nuts mixed in.
The ice cream was also very bland, and didn’t really hold up to the textures or flavors of the toppings.
We ended up spending around $ 20, and left our cups, mostly uneaten, on the deck.

Really good creamy ice cream. The peanut
Butter was a-​mazing. But… For the cost you could walk one block and get 3 scoops for
The price of one at the exact same ice cream shop. I guess you pay for the location when staying at the Del Coronado

Plenty of options and ice cream tasted like anything else. nothing special. Our server didn’t understand English and didn’t offer us any toppings to be mixed. It took a while to get just a cone and our order. It was just on top bc she already put it in the cone.
This place is at hotel del Coronado… Tourists. Not a good idea to put someone with communication challenges in the front during a busy summer day.

I followed the bloggers’ footprints to this little chill-​out place on the corner of the hotel Del Coronado.
Walking along the Coronado Beach and having a scoop of rich and icy cappuccino in the afternoon is the best joy.

I heard that the fresh, homemade ice cream at MooTime Creamery was to die for, so a friend and I drove out to Coronado one Friday night specifically so I could check out the historic Hotel Del Coronado for the first time … and so we could eat some delicious ice cream.
MooTime is on the lower level, close to some adjacent shops and if you’re coming from the pathway that leads to the beach. There was a short line when my friend and I got there, but nothing compared to the usual summer crowds.
Though the ice cream from MooTime is relatively expensive (I think I spent about $ 7 for my double scoop), to be fair, you’re paying for fresh, made-​to-​order ice cream creations. The quality of the ice cream IS very good — I’m not really hard to please when it comes to ice cream, but the stuff they’re churning out at MooTime is legit. The flavors taste rich, velvety and super creamy and sport a thick consistency. I also like how the ice cream isn’t runny and melting as soon as you get your cup or cone.
While there were many sundaes that I wouldn’t have minded trying, my friend and I just got two scoops of different flavors and we walked up to enjoy our dessert at the restaurant that overlooked the ocean. There was plenty of seating on the patio, and since the restaurant was closed – and lots of other people were just lounging and hanging out up there – we figured it couldn’t hurt. It was great to just take in the scenery and relax while enjoying that premium ice cream!
The process for ordering from MooTime is pretty simple. You could go for one of the pre-​set shake flavors (which I totally plan on doing next time, because I spotted a peanut butter one that I wanted to try), or you go through a similar process of choosing a base and mix-​ins, a la Cold Stone Creamery.
Select the base: Choose ice cream, yogurt, sherbet or sorbet. It was ice cream for me, hands down.
Select your favorite mixers: You have your choice of candy, nuts, cookies or fresh fruit. I can’t remember how much the mixers cost each, but I think I just stuck with my all-​time favorite — Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Other sweet mixers that I would want to incorporate in the future include: Kit Kat, OREOs, chocolate chips, brownies, peanut butter, Snickers pieces, cookie dough and pecan pralines. Of course, my desired mixers depend on the ice cream flavor I choose.
Watch the process: The MooTime employees work their magic and mix ingredients together using frozen granite counter tops. Again, pretty similar to the process at Cold Stone. For my first visit to MooTime, I choose «OREO» and «Peanut Butter» ice cream flavors in a cup, and I thoroughly enjoyed both. I think the only thing that would have made it better is if the peanut butter included chocolate (making it a peanut butter-​and-​chocolate combo), but I definitely loved the strong, straight-​up flavor of that classic, creamy peanut butter. With «OREO,» it was love at first bite, since any type of Cookies ‘n Cream flavor is usually a winner in my eyes. I loved the creamy consistency of the «OREO» flavor, and it was studded generously with miniscule cookie bits.
Select a container: Choose among a hand rolled waffle cone, waffle cup, bowl or chocolate dipped cone. I just went with a regular cup (no waffle), but I do want to get a chocolate-​dipped cone from MooTime at some point. I usually have messy experiences when it comes to cones and prefer the safety of cups, but I saw other customers ordering the freshly-​made waffle cones, and they looked super yummy! Though I was completely satisfied with the two flavors I ordered – the ones I immediately knew I had to try – I would also want to try «Butter Pecan,» «Cinnamon,» «Cookie Dough,» «Double Dark Chocolate» and «Vanilla Bean» one day.

They are starting to get innovative with the tacos. They are waffle cones shaped like a taco shell… pretty creative. i’m sure they’re not the first, but they can say it’s their thing. This is one of the most popular ice cream/​shake parlors on Coronado Island. I can’t rave about their ice cream, because I don’t think it’s anything special but we enjoyed ourselves here after my family went on a bike ride. It was a cold day, so it I can’t say it cooled me down, lol.
I ordered 2 single scoops of ice cream in a cup, they were both really small and it was over $ 8. I couldn’t believe it! When it showed up on my credit card, it was charged to Leroy’s (the restaurant next door) — I had no idea that they were related in any way. Kind of expensive.
I think you have to come here for a sundae. They came to a local SD Unilocal event once and made some awesome ice cream sundaes. They have blue vanilla, if that should interest you in any way — I guess it’s fun for kids. I can’t give it less than 3 stars, because I will come back eventually. My parents get a resort nearby for a week every other year, and it’s always nice to stroll down.

Craving ice cream and so glad we came here. So many different flavor options. My friend got the birthday cake I cream in a cone and I ended up getting the Mahi o’ My.
If you are a Reece’s lover like I am then I would highly recommend this Sunday. Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup, peanut butter, hot fudge, Reece’s ice cream topped with whip cream, a cherry and sprinkles.
The staff are very nice and if you are staying at the hotel then this is the perfect place to come to cure that sweet tooth!
Go to run, my food is getting cold! XOXO

While at hotel del, I saw someone walk by with an amazing looking banana split and I had to go investigate. Tucked away in the back of hotel del, this little ice cream oasis was amazing. Lots and lots of flavors to choose from and they had really interesting sundae options on the menu. I just went for a simple small scoop of mocha ice cream. I was very impressed with how smooth and creamy the product was. Definitely not cheap, it’s over six bucks for a scoop but quality is worth it. The guy who served the ice cream was super nice.

Located just a few steps from the Sun Deck Bar n Grill, I would of probably missed it if it wasn’t for guests eating their ice cream outside. You come around the corner and if you don’t look up at the Moo sign it is easy to just keep walking. The décor is nice, retro style and seems pretty clean.
Don’t forget where you are when you are paying or there will be sticker shock. I had a cone of coffee and my husband peanut butter ice cream and a scoop of brownie ice cream which he topped with hot fudge. Just under $ 16 we better like it. Even though the flavors were not very strong we enjoyed our ice cream.
The two young ladies behind the counter were very nice and attentive.

This place is popular for location, convenience and experience. It is overpriced, hot and crowded. The staff can be accommodating.
The staff can be really great. I watched a server carefully pick candied worms out for his ice cream, then place and push them strategically into his ice cream. So thoughtful. When served, the brat said «oh, I actually wanted them on the side.» She cheerfully turned to correct it, while the kid turned to his dad and said, «Haha, if I get them on the side I get more.»
Another time a server offered me the «extra» she had made in our milkshake. It ended up being almost half a cup’s worth of extra.

Great quality, taste, and options of ice cream and toppings. A bit pricey. My Monkey Love was $ 9.50 plus tax. Prepare to share it with 3 other people as it is HUGE! 3 scoops of ice cream will cost you $ 7.50 and each topping costs $ 1.70 each.
TIP: try and try again before picking the one. 1 scoop cost $ 5.00. A pricey mistake if you didn’t try it first. Great Flavors are: birthday cake, brownie batter, mocha, cheesecake.

The staff at this place is always so nice.
Sure, the ice cream is pricey, but let me share our family’s strategy:
Order the Big Moo $ 7.50 and ask for it in the «boat» instead of the clear tall cup.
You’ll get 3 scoops and a cone, then just share.
Go on, you’ll end up sharing cooties anyway, dipping into each other’s ice cream flavors.
Getting the Big Moo compared to ordering three separate scoops is a deal. (ends up at $ 2.50 a scoop instead of about $ 5 per scoop.)
The ice cream itself is super creamy, and the flavor is beautiful. Smooth. Lovingly churned. Reminds me a little of frozen custard.
Banana — fresh, clean and light
Mint — despite it’s frankenstein green appearance, it tasted delicious and not fake/​artificial
Black Raspberry — deep berry flavor yet not overly tart. It melted the fastest, but was my favorite of the three today.