Wanderlust Creamery — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Delicious with such creative flavors inspired by travel! For those who want to explore with your taste buds through ice cream.

If you aren’t as adventurous, no need to worry they offer some familiar flavors like wanderlust vanilla inspired by all over the globe. Grass fed custard ice cream with vanilla beans from Mexico, Madagascar, Uganda & Indonesia. So amazing the quality of ice cream they offer even in something as simple as vanilla.

Don’t be afraid to explore the unique flavors like Pandan Tres Leches (Sweet cream with pandan sponge cake with swirls of condensed milk), Vietnamese Rocky Road (Viet coffee with condensed milk marshmallow + cacao nibs & french roast bits) & Japanese Neapolitan (Matcha, Sakura- Cherry Blossom  & Hokkaido milk) .

Best part is they have new seasonal flavors every month. I’m already hooked on their signature flavors, and now have me hooked with Ganisto Oaxaqueno this month. A popular mexican treat in ice cream form. My husband was intrigued and needed to try this. It definitely did not disappoint.

The staff offers samples for those who are curious before you commit. (Unlimited samples) Appreciate that since there are so many unique flavors. Jennifer and Julina are so welcoming and so knowledgeable. Definitely made our first experience here a memorable one.

Overall, this place captures my family’s heart for our favorite ice cream shop! We’re definitely coming back. If you’re reading this please give this place a try, trust you won’t be...

Ever since I stumbled across them on a whim and kept up with the shipping orders during the pandemic, this is one of my all time favorite ice cream shops. Wanderlust is the epitome of creating flavors centered around travel and they do not disappoint. Majority of the flavors are year round and there’s usually about 5 that’s monthly specials. More often than not, the flavors are unique and hard to find elsewhere.

For this visit, I went with split single scoops of the chai churros and malai milk and pandan rafaello. The spiced churro pieces reminded me of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and paired well with the milkiness of the flavor. I also like texture and crunch and the pandan was perfect with almond and shredded coconut.

There’s also a unique ube cone people should try at least once in their life! Also, this location is on the smaller size so it’s more of a...

Wanderlust Creamery is a must-visit for any ice cream lover! I tried the Kinder and Vietnamese Rocky Road, and both were absolutely delicious. The Kinder flavor is spot on – it really does taste like the beloved Kinder eggs, with that creamy roasted hazelnut base and delightful ribbons of gianduja. The little caramelia pearls and hazelnut praline just add the perfect touch of texture.

The Vietnamese Rocky Road is also a standout – it's a smooth and elevated take on the classic rocky road. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream is rich and creamy, balanced with clouds of condensed milk marshmallow and caramelized cacao nibs for just the right amount of crunch. You even get a subtle French roast finish. Both flavors were so unique yet comforting, and I’d give them both 5 stars!

If you're looking for something different and full of surprises, Wanderlust...