Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard — Restaurant in Brea

We have been waiting outside for 30 minutes for the doors to open. Many people (6 families) waiting outside. While waiting a few people mentioned how they waited almost an hour for them to open. We even tried to make eye contact with the young lady to ask how much longer is the wait but she refused to make eye contact and went to the back, behind the double doors. Needles to say we are all leaving. What a shame. In response to the Owner; My husband and I arrived 10 minutes before 12pm on Saturday. We anticipated the 10 minute wait time. The young lady who opened that morning showed up right after us. Others started arriving at 12 pm. Some with children. We don't expect any shop to open early just because we are outside. in fact we were there for more then 30 minutes I was just rounding of the time. when I Googled your business to put a review the hours showed open but it was not. Everyone waiting agreed that it would have been nice if the employee would have given us an estimate on how much longer the wait would be. We did manage to drive back later that day, and yes we enjoyed the much...

I recently visited Rita’s Frozen Custard in Orange County with a friend, and it was such a great experience! I had a Concrete, and let me just say—the texture and sweetness were absolutely perfect. The creamy frozen custard with the mix-ins made every bite feel indulgent but not overly heavy. It’s honestly one of the best frozen custard treats I’ve had in a long time. My friend opted for a blended smoothie, and they loved it too.

As someone who lives out of the area, I can’t wait to come back the next time I’m nearby. If I were local, this would absolutely be a regular stop for me—especially since I’m a huge fan of ice-based desserts, and Rita’s nails it.

The shop itself was clean, had private parking (which is a huge plus), and wasn’t too crowded when we went. There were plenty of places to sit, so it’s perfect if you want to relax and enjoy your treat. The staff were really nice, which just added to the overall great experience.

If you’re in Orange County and looking for a refreshing dessert, I highly recommend checking out Rita’s. Five out of five stars for both the quality of the treats and the...

I love Italian Ice and made a trip out here just for this and to meet my friend in the area.

There was plenty of parking when we arrived around 5 PM and only one customer sitting inside. The staff explained to us that all of the flavors were made in the store and there weren't any secret menu items. They don't gatekeep great things. Samples are offered, if you're caught frozen in deciding. I went with the Hot Coco and Peach Gelati.

Italian Ice brings back memories of my college days in Riverside eating at Frostbites. The softness of the ice is a joyful sensation. The only thing that was different from my memories is the gelati. The consistency and taste is like thick whipped cream. I prefer a silkier gelati, but overall this dessert...