Cold Stone Creamery — Restaurant in Simi Valley

So our journey begins with a hot day. A few degrees cooler than the SF valley, but still pretty hot. As we venture through quite a bit, we were looking for a place to cool-off. The first suggestion in the car was ICE CREAM!!!! The vote was unanimous. This presented a few decisions to be made. We can go to the valley, and enjoy Cold Stone or settle for something else. Clearly it was too far. So our next decision was to find one here in Simi Valley. At this point we find ourselves with something that happens in many food chains. We tend to find the greatest link that is above our set standards. When we think those standards are met by the rest of the links, we some how find the weakest link. This typically ruins the image of the whole food chain, or just keeps us going to one. That stereotype has been debunked by Cold Stone. Benefit of the doubt, maybe not all….maybe. In my scorecard Cold Stone is two for two. Making this location the treat location away from home.

In my snapshot when we came in we missed the masses by a minute or so. Like all other families had the same Idea at the same time(Almost). Which it was comforting to see this location filled up quick. The almost all male crew and one female were pretty fast in working together to get our-oh-so yummy treats in our hands. I have been on a chocolate trip lately, and the Germanchocolatekake was a nice way to give farewell to the evening sundown and welcome to the Sunday night.

As we walked outside, they have a patio with a waterfall fountain. Unique in style the area was serene. The only issue was that the table were dirty. As other customers of the shopping center made messes. Unfortunately I don’t think this area is observed by any one business. Luckily, we keep Clorox wipes. The table got cleaned, and there was the good deed for the day. Clearly this was an issue on most of the tables. Another family also enjoyed a Cold Stone treat. So we offered Clorox wipes to them as well. The down side was that I got pictures of the Ice cream when it was done. I think it makes a good reason to go, and enjoy your own cone, or cup of joy...

I could have bought 4 quarts of ice cream. Everyone likes Clod Stone Creamery. Not everyone likes the prices. The flavors of the ice cream are top notch,, creamy (it's in the name) and bold. This delectable meal you see here before you was almost twenty bucks. Granted these were the premium waffle cups and not the smaller size, but still. We didn't even have any add-ins. You also pay for the convenience of having ice cream, and a portable carrying container, and a spoon, and the magic of seeing someone mix your creation on literally a cold stone. You pay for the ambiance of eating out, in store or in the courtyard. We say your paying extra for these things but what you're really paying for is the rent for the building, the franchise rights, and the employees. Anyway, I had a gift card, so I went to Cold Stone Creamery.

From the website: Did you know our ice cream is made fresh in every store? It’s true! Churned from the finest ingredients and mixed with your choice of candy, cakes, fruits or nuts on a frozen granite stone we proudly serve the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream you’ve ever had.

If you have allergies, or require special considerations before visiting, please consult our Ice Cream FAQ for more information. You’ll find details on our gluten-free products, lactose-free and low-fat options, as well as nut and egg allergy concerns and kosher certification.

There is a listing of their current flavors on the...

Went to one 'over the hill', it was TERRIBLE! The ice cream had no taste, like it was watered down. I thought that 'someone' bought the chain & to save money, made the ice cream, with cheaper ingredients. Check things you usually buy, most have LESS ounces, or pounds. Still charging the same price, or it's raised, your getting less product. It s**ks! The best one is in 'Santa Barbara'. Then I tryed our 'Simi Valley', after a year or more. THEY DIDN'T CHANGE!!...YEA!! They charge enough for their ice cream as it is, a treat for me. I only go every few months, or use 'it's my Birthday' excuse. By now I'm 180...