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Big Olaf's

220 Crescent Ave, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310 510-0798
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Ranked #20 of 35 restaurants in Avalon
Cuisines: Ice cream
Most recent review
- 21 May 2013
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San Diego
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We took the kids there on a nice warm Saturday afternoon and it was great. The ice cream was good and the prices were very reasonable, especially given the captive audience that they have on the island. Worth visiting!

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Henderson, Nevada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We had the "Big Olaf", which is two large scoops in a large waffle cone, with topping, whipped cream, nuts and cherry. So delicious we had it twice in the weekend while we were there!

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Encinitas, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

expensive ice cream. $3 for a scoop. only had one frozen yogurt available. would be nicer if they had more of a frozen yogurt selection.

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Anaheim Hills, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Great Dryers Ice Cream. Way better than the one at the candy shop across the street. Sweet smelling waffle cones!

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Trabuco Canyon, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

They make the waffle cones right there in their waffle irons and the smell on the street is irresistible! They fill them with Dreyer's ice cream, a topping, whipped cream and a cherry! $4.75 for one scoop.

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SO CAL
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82 reviews 82 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

We went here two days in a row after island tours. Walking in we noticed a delicious smell that the staff advised was the waffle cones baking. They offer about 16 different types of ice cream and are happy to provide you with a taste sample to help you make your decision. The Dulce de Leche and Peanut Butter were... More

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

If you're wanting some good ice cream on a freshly made waffle cone then this is the place! They have lots of selections and decent prices.

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Cool
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Went in to get an ice cream and frozen yogurt for my lactose intolerant wife. When we inquired into the flavors of the yogurt, the clerk who was more interested in her cellphone responded they don't have frozen yogurt. So my wife and I both looked back to the menu board to confirm it really did say Frozen Yogurt on... More

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Blythe, California, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

The ice cream was great, the weather was perfect for it, but the staff was not very polite. I have to say that I was disappointed that they were unfriendly until we were to pay and they looked at the change and gestured to the tip jar... :(

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Santa Clarita
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Rude staff , poor English, small portions! Didn't have a lot of what was on menu . Other ice cream locations much better in town.

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