McConnell’s Ice Creams and Yogurt on Mission

Santa Barbara, United States

4.5

Open now

21 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free

Description

Specialties

«The best ice cream in the world, as anyone who has tried it will argue, is sold by McConnell’s of Santa Barbara.” — TIME Magazine

«The Best of the Best» Los Angeles Times

McConnell’s on Forbes’ top 10 list for Best Icecream, Dec 02, 2009

Our icecream is a favorite with Oprah, Rosie O’Donnell, Giada De Laurentiis, Barbra Streisand, and 7 presidents.

Winner of Best of Santa Barbara many times for Ice cream and frozen yogurt by both the Independent and the Press.

«Our family has been making and selling our super premium ice creams – 17 percent milkfat, 15 percent air content, all-​natural – for 60 years here in Santa Barbara,» says Jimmy Young, McConnell’s president.

Cocoas come from Guittard Chocolate Company in San Francisco, sugar from Hawaii, pure vanillas from Paso Robles.

Our Frozen Yogurt is made on site from natural ingredients and flavors change weekly.

We pride ourselves on being a green company with biodegradable products!

History

Established in 1949.

Gordon McConnell, a WWII fighter pilot, started making icecream in his garage while recuperating from a war injury. He learned to make icecream while in France, using a French pot which created a wonderfully rich and flavorful icecream.

McConnell’s has been using only the best quality fruits from the very beginning, with only natural and organic ingredients. We are known for using the highest percentage of butterfat which results in a more dense ice cream with incredible flavor.

Meet the Business Owner

Bob M.

Business Owner

Bob played football at USC and played professional football during the 60’s with the Kansas City Chiefs. When he couldn’t play anymore, he went into the restaurant business in LA. He has been in this business for over 30 years.

His wife is from Santa Barbra and when they decided to move there, he opened up McConnell’s Ice Cream.

Bob has a very hands on approach with his business. He manages the business, makes the yogurt, and ensures that every customer has a great experience!