National City, CA

Taste
the
real
stuff.

Handcrafted in small batches with ingredients you can pronounce. No artificial colors, no shortcuts — just ice cream that remembers what summer tastes like.

Artisan ice cream scoops in elegant bowls
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The Menu

Current
flavors

Rotating selections made fresh daily. We source local dairy and seasonal fruit whenever possible.

01

Classic Vanilla

Madagascar vanilla beans, local cream, a touch of vanilla-cured egg yolk. The one that started it all.

02

Dark Chocolate

72% cacao from a single origin. Bittersweet, velvety, and deeply satisfying. Not for the faint of heart.

03

Strawberry Basil

Farm-fresh strawberries blended with fresh basil from our garden. Sweet, herbal, unexpectedly perfect.

04

Mango Chili

Ripe Alphonso mango with a whisper of Tajín. Tropical sweetness that finishes with a warm, lingering heat.

05

Pistachio Rose

Roasted Sicilian pistachios folded with a hint of rose water. Rich, floral, and quietly luxurious.

06

Seasonal Special

Our rotating mystery flavor — whatever's inspiring us today. Ask what's new. You might discover your new favorite.

All flavors contain dairy. Gluten-free and vegan options available — ask at the counter.

Interior of Antojate Ice Cream shop with display case
Our Story

Born from a
simple craving

Antojate Ice Cream started the way the best things do — with a genuine desire to make something real. In a world of freezer burn and unpronounceable ingredients, we chose the harder path: fresh dairy, whole fruit, patience.

Every batch is hand-churned in small quantities. We source from local farms when we can, and we change our menu with the seasons because ice cream should reflect the time of year it's being eaten.

We opened our doors on East 8th Street because this neighborhood deserved a place that felt like home — where you can linger, where the scoops are generous, and where "antojarse" (to crave) isn't just a word, it's an invitation.

Small
batch daily
Local
dairy & fruit
Real
ingredients
Visit Us

Come say
hello

Address
1716 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
Hours
Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Get in Touch

Have a
question?

Whether it's about catering, custom orders, or just want to know what's scooping today — we'd love to hear from you.

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