Climb Ice Cream | Gluten-free in Costa mesa

rated by maryam • food critic
21/05/2026

5

Climb Ice Cream is at SOCO & The OC Mix in Costa Mesa, founded by JoJo, with flavors built around climbing, travel, whole ingredients, and dairy-free oat milk options.  Climb Ice Cream is such a sweet addition to SOCO & The OC Mix. You can feel JoJo’s passion the second you walk in. This started from her own kitchen and taste-testing process, and that love shows up in the flavors, the space, and the way everything feels intentional. My daughter tried the vegan Strawberry Holds Forever, made with oat milk, and my other daughter had the gluten-free Cookies & Cream, which is honestly so hard to find done well. I sampled both, and they were creamy, clean, and delicious. I also love that the ice cream is made with real ingredients like sugar, eggs, milk, and cream, with no artificial colors or flavors. The cones smell absolutely delectable the second you walk in. The location is perfect too. It’s right near Portola Coffee Lab and surrounded by great little food spots, so you can grab a bite, get a coffee, and finish with a scoop. This is the kind of place that feels personal, thoughtful, and made with a lot of care. More on social media: @ratedbymaryam