Christopher Michael Ice Cream

I have been Unilocal-​stalking this place for a while now and I must say that it did not disappoint! The ice cream was absolutely delicious and the chocolates are exquisite! I encourage everyone to stop by and try this place out! My favorite was the Thai Tea and Salted Caramel ice cream :)

One of the best ice cream I’ve ever tasted.
Located in Corona, this place is a gem. Ice cream is very flavorful and rich. I hate to admit this but better than if not comparable Scoops in LA. Plus they’re environmentally friendly.
I loved their Thai Tea and Salted Caramel.
Highly recommended.
P. S. Make sure to get it with a warm brownie.

I had to take off a star because they lack variety. I think there were like 12 pants and only six flavors? i.e. Vanilla had two pans, Honey Lavender had two as well. I am not a fan of honey lavender because I felt like I was eating potpourri. I did end up getting a scoop of their salted caramel and that was very good. So the ice cream flavors were good as in quality and overall taste. It’s a matter of personal preference. Clean little shop. They only offer sugar cone and I am actually a fan of cheap cake cone.
I really was sad they didn’t have the Thai tea ice cream to sample. I would come back to try that.

When an establishment uses fresh homemade hand picked ingredients, great service, and have great people working behind the counter you can’t go wrong. When you combine all these ingredients and combine them into your ice cream Wow! You truly have something special. Christopher Michael’s passion for great ice cream comes across in every bite that you take. Oh did I mention that he sells speciality chocolates as well? The décor and the choices of flavors are the best in the area. I have driven over 60+ miles on occasion just to taste his ice cream.
Simple, Passion, Fresh = Christopher Michael great ice cream.

Came on a very hot Saturday afternoon, SCORCHING HOT!
A friend and I were strolling by and stumbled upon this unassuming gem. Walked right on in and saw that it simple and straight forward with the counter and the display case. It was nice having a few modest selections of ice cream, without having to feel overwhelmed or torn between picking flavors.
I SAMPLED GALORE!!! The girl behind the counter was giving me actual steel spoons to sample instead of those cheap little plastic ones that are the size of your pinky finger.
My first impression of sampled flavors:
Salted Carmel: Sweet salty love!!! A little salty for those who do not have a salty pallet
Chipotle Chocolate: This was very mild. I was expecting a kick, but is was a mild nudge in the back of my throat. Underwhelming but if you do not want regular, plain ol’ chocolate, this could be a good route.
Venezuelan Chocolate: Slightly different that regular. Still can’t figure it out.
Lavender Honey: Pleasantly surprised! I thought this was going to be all florally and sugary, but it was very nice!!!
Earl Grey Tea: Got the great tea flavor. Hit that one on the head
Nutella: OMGGGGG!!! This was TDF!!! Fell in love with this and I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU ORDER THIS! Even if you never tried nutella, this was such a pleasurable and luxurious experience (FYI… I don’t even use those kinds of words)! I want them to bag this in a tub for me to take home and go to crazy town on it!
Prices were extremely reasonable, and surprising cheap for organic and specialty crafted. Definitely will come back for no hum-​dinger ice cream/​anti-​commie gelato experience. No messing with this!

We were so excited to discover Christopher Michael a few weeks ago. I’ve had the Salted Caramel and the Peanut Butter Chocolate and both were amazing– the fat content is super high, giving the ice cream an incredibly creamy texture. The prices are reasonable and the ice cream is organic and (I think) made in house. They also offer assorted chocolates which look great but I have not tried.
The only problem? THERE’S NO SIGNAGE! I’m still baffled why a business in an outdoor mall wouldn’t bother with a sign! We’ve been going to Dos Lagos a few times a month for a few years and just noticed it, come to find that it’s been there sine last year.

A place in Corona with Thai Iced Tea ice cream?!!
It’s a miracle!
And it’s good. Go here! It’s organic!
Yeah that was short.

Special. So special. If you want to treat yourself to the best, this is the place to go. Corona is so lucky!
Christopher Michael’s only sells ice cream and teeny tiny custom chocolates. The quality is magnificent.
We stopped by, our first chance to try a scoop of their ice cream. After tasting two flavors, Strawberry Basalmic and Lavender Honey, there was no reason to continue. They were both so excellent and so authentic to their flavors. Strawberry for me, amazing actually, because I rarely like strawberry ice cream. Nothing artificial here. And for those who think the basalmic part sounds a bit over the top, it is not. It just enhances the real fruit flavor.
They proudly proclaim their cream comes from Strauss Family Creamery, one of those family owned dairies that still puts old time quality and pride into their product: with organically certified, kosher, non-​GMO bragging rights.
The fat content had to be over the top. And this richness also means that the ice cream texture is smooth and melts quickly. Regardless, I ate it slowly and savored each bite. I will never blink an eye for a $ 3 scoop from here. Not bad for a scoop of heaven in a cup or cone.
I have heard rumors that their best is the Salted Caramel. Unfortunately they do not make large quantities and they were out today. I guess I will have to wait on that one. We nearly went back for more anyway.
Located on the north end facing Taps Fish House & Brewery and the Phoenix Cinema, I can visualize a line wrapping around the whole shopping mall once this place catches on. A GREAT place to stop after going to the movies, or out to dinner, or to end an indulgent day of shopping, or just taking the little ones to play in the water fountain and watch the ducks in the lakes. Perfection.

Cant wait to go back, the ice cream was amazing!
my personal favorite: Grey salted caramel

Delighted!
Dos Lagos always feels nice on a sunny day and Christopher Michael Ice Cream makes it all the better!
D.L and I helped ourselves to some ice cream.
Me: 2 scoops — Nutella and fresh mint chocolate chip. So wonderful! I loved both flavors and can’t wait to come back to try the other flavors they have! Price is reasonably priced too!
D.L: Turkey day waffle sandwich and salted caramel ice cream. She loved her sandwich and said it was amazing and that we need to come back for more! She also loved her caramel ice cream. I had a small bite and it had the perfect combination of caramel and a hint of saltiness!
Service: Wonderful! Warm and inviting!
Location: On the side of Daniel’s Jewelers and across the street from Taps.

This ice cream is as close to a perfect gourmet ice cream as possible. The flavors are unique and delicious in a subtle way. I’ve tried some similar flavors at other places, but they tend to go overboard and hit you over the head and all the flavors end up overwhelming each other. Not here. No, here, they know about a little something called «balance,» which in my opinion sets them apart from other places. This flavor ideology that they have carries over to their amazing chocolates, which also are very worth trying. On top of the quality, the shop exudes a nice atmosphere that quickly makes you feel at home, with the simple décor and the friendly service. If that weren’t enough, for this kind of quality, their prices make their desserts a steal. Affordable, friendly, and simply delicious.

Christopher Michaels Ice Cream is by far head and shoulders above the quality of any other ice cream shop in Corona. They specialize in all natural, all organic small batch ice cream. My favorite is their Venezuelan Chocolate, which with one taste shows you waht a chocolate ice cream should taste like. They offer a vast varieties of normal and «not-​so-​normal» flavors. Most days you can find their Chipotle Chocolate or their Breakfast ice cream. My wife ADORES their version of cookies and cream, and on a hot day their variety of house made sorbets also hit the spot. The cool thig is that they also have seasonal flavors like Fig, Pumpkin and Strawberry Balsalmic.
Their toppings on the ice creams are also awesome. Sea Salt Carmel topping, hot fudge, and by far the coolest is their homemade marshmellows in which they use a blowtorch to brulee the outside and makes them just a warm, gooey yummy mess (in a good way!). Recently they have added brownies and waffles to their menu so you can pair ice cream with those two confectionary delights. (I by far love the Brownie better, but I am a chocoholic).
In addition to their excellent ice creams, they also have house made chocolates which are very nice for a special occasion. They also take their waffles and now have waffle sandwiches if you wanted something a little more savory. They also have a line of bottled sodas that pair great with the ice cream to make a righteous float.
The best part about this shop is that you can sample everything! And they will encourage you to! So be adventerous and try a few new ice creams… and it isnt going to break the bank! Youll be glad you did.

A wonderful Ice cream spot in Corona that has top notch gourmet ingredients. Their flavors are inventive and seasonal and are off the chain. They started as a chocolate shop in Newport Beach and brought their awesome ice creams here and it is by far the best ice cream on the planet.
Two suggestions. One, get it on a brownie. They are all fresh baked and super tasty. Second, ask for a marshmellow, because they too are house made and they brulee them with a blowtorch before they are put on your sundae, giving a warm gooey tasty element to their sundaes that are just amazing.

Much like the original location in Costa Mesa, this one is also painted a nice soothing Tiffany’s blue. :) The parking is ample, the chocolates are not as abundant and the workers are unfortunately not knowledgable at all. Know your products! Especially when it is as AWESOME as Christopher Michael’s!!!
The Sizzling Bacon Bar runs $ 7. A single scoop will set you back a mere $ 2.95 and you can get samples of the ones you want to try. Abeit the smallest shaving for a sample I’ve ever received but I guess it is enough to get you curious enough to buy it or walk away. I was bummed there was not a option to select your own chocolates, but this is their secondary location. There are pre-​packed chocolates in sets of 2 pcs ($ 3) or gift boxes if you are looking for a gift or just a damned good time. ;)
I’m really glad Christopher opened a 2^nd store. These chocolates seriously are a MUST TRY. My fave of the chocolates is the hazelnut and blood orange. All of the chocolates are nicely sweet and capture the flavour they are suppose to have perfectly. They blow See’s and Godiva out of the water. Seriously. TRY THEM.

It was hot when I was passing through Corona on Sunday (and I’m from Phoenix!), so I decided to grab some ice cream when meeting up with an old friend living in town. Christopher Michael stood alone among a whole slew of bland corporate chain shops with its artisan ice cream offerings. So we decided to trek down to Dos Lagos to check it out.
They indeed had interesting flavors — the expected honey lavender, salted caramel (which they had unfortunately exhausted), sweet corn, tahitian vanilla, venezuelan chocolate (or maybe it was bolivian… it was South American), coconut… The list goes on.
I tried a few samples, but ultimately went basic, and ordered tahitian vanilla with salted caramel topping. It quickly became clear that not only are the flavors diverse, but it is actually quality ice cream. It’s thick without being hard.
As a bonus, they also sold bottled sodas. They had some excellent choices, including Jackson Hole Snake River Sarsaparilla, Empire’s Olde New England Molasses Root Beer, Sea Dog Rootbeer, Rat Bastard Root Beer, Faygo Redpop, and a few other sodas. Nothing like finishing off some handcrafted ice cream with a hand crafted sarsaparilla.
I guess we’ll see if Corona can handle this place. It’s probably better suited for a place without a bland suburban culture, but every now and then the SUV-​driving masses learn to appreciate something unique.

Freaking delicious. This little shop is located near the movie theaters so it shouldn’t be too hard to find. We actually tried calling the shop to see where they were located but nobody answered.
We walk in and there’s an older lady there working the counter. We were able to try most of the flavors we wanted with metal spoons. All the flavors here were extremely unique which is great. The best flavors would be Nutella (nobody can do wrong to Nutella), Thai Iced Tea (it was great until I started finding gooey Thai powder in the ice cream that wasn’t mixed in very well, I started spitting this out,) and of course the salted caramel.
The ice cream is a little on the high end but it’s definitely worth a shot.

Based on a friend’s recommendation, I went yesterday after dinner. I loved it! My picky husband even loved it.
I chose the Mango Mint Sorbet and was sooooo satisfied. Who would have thought that these two very different flavors would make such a divine unity? I loved the lightness of the sorbet and the two flavors held together really well. I was sad that the little bit I gave my daughter fell on the floor. I was tempted to eat it off the floor (too many people would see and I’m trying to teach daughter to not eat stuff off the floor, but it was SOOO good), but I just cried a little bit (on the inside) and gave her some of her father’s ice cream.
My husband tried the Coconut ice cream and it was also delicious. I didn’t want to give back the spoon after I sampled his. It was that good, really! It tasted creamy and also better than a sorbet version of a coconut ice cream would be.
I haven’t tried the chocolates that were also displayed in the store, but they looked beautiful and they tasted out of this world. I will HAVE To go back!

Everyone else seems to have provided plenty of description, so I’ll try to keep it simple… It’s just the best.
Please use the time I just saved you to go and try it.

I love their break fast flavor, honey lavender!!! Also they have great chocolate selections. All flavors are very unique, too bad they dont’ have closer location in my area…

I love the grey salt caramel ice cream paired with banana with brown sugar caramel. Yum.