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Reviewed 2 July 2023 via mobile

Stopped here to for quick ice cream. Rocky Road was excellent in waffle cone. Waffle cone not closed at bottom so if you take of paper wrap ice cream pours out like a funnel. 4 small to medium ice creams came out to $32. Can...get drinks and small gift shop too. No seating but you can sit on stone railing outside shop if there’s room.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023 via mobile

There was no wait and the ice cream was good. However it was a little pricey and more than we thought. We were able to sit next door at Rita’s to enjoy the view while eating.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 17 April 2023

The best margaritas weve had in a very long time. So much better than the restaurant near by. Get a large to go!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

Founded by Justin Arecchi in 1981, Justin's Ice Cream is an old-school storefront operation that serves hand-made ice cream and gelato, plus espresso and hot chocolate. Located at 245 East Commerce Street, in Bonita Rita's, next door to Rita's on the River, Justin's has been...advertising the best ice cream on San Antonio's famous River Walk for more than 40 years. Open from 11 to 10 Monday through Thursday and 11 to 11 on Friday and Saturday, it specializes in ice cream but also offers gelato, sherbet, yogurt, banana splits, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, milk shakes and malts, ice cream floats, macarons and fresh coffee. Our favorite flavors? Traditionalists will prefer vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter, cookies and cream, cookie dough and black walnut. But my wife and I couldn't resist blackberry sherbet, rainbow sherbet, tiramisu gelato and amaretto gelato.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 March 2023

You cannot go wrong with ice cream. This is one of the originals for San Antonio Riverwalk, so stop in for a sweet and refreshing snack.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 April 2022

A great little dessert spot on Roverwalk, Justin's had a chocolate ice cream enhanced with spicy peppers and cinnamon which created a really unique flavor profile! Quick service too!

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 22 February 2022

ice cream was ok, not many choices. Go to other ice cream places that have a better selection like Mr Ice Cream-they have great ice cream

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 29 January 2022

Right on Riverwalk, this ice cream place had great prices for big servings. I had the stracciatella and the 21+ Oaxacan chocolate which has habanero in it--spicy and delicious!

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 14 November 2021 via mobile

Our favorite San Antonio "attraction" is the Riverwalk. Our favorite stop on the Riverwalk is Justin's. We can't have the full Riverwalk experience without it... we order our cones in cups and much while we enjoy an evening walk. It's a must-do for us... it...just adds to the experience.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2021 via mobile

Good ice cream! Friendly staff. They have some very interesting flavor combinations. Everyone in your party should be able to find something that they will eat.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 8 October 2021

Staff was very welcoming! When the manager overheard that one of our party was celebrating a birthday they immediately offered a complementary ice cream cone. The cookie monster ice cream was yummy!

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 2 October 2021 via mobile

Super creamy ice cream and many flavors to choose from. After a long walk around the Riverwalk ice cream was a perfect stop for a break.

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 26 March 2021

Such a disappointment. Sorbet had hardly any taste. We tried different flavors and all were bland with a plastic after taste. $5 for one scoop and it was lousy!

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 9 February 2021 via mobile

The Mexican Raspberry Ice Cream was the most unique and delicious I've ever tasted. The cinnamon and nutmeg sound strange but make it decadent!

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 26 March 2020

Justin's has the advantage of being on smack-dab on the River Walk which is probably the only plus it has. It's pricing is high, it's selection is limited and let's say they aren't overly generous with the servings. It caught our eye because we were...looking for something cool to have on a warm evening. There are some scattered tables and low walls to sit on along the pedestrian walkway of the River Walk. Have to say that if you're willing to walk a little bit more you can find other ice cream shops that are or may be more satisfying.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Justin's Ice Cream is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4