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Lick Honest Ice Creams
★4.2(709 reviews)$$Ice Cream
🕑 30-45 minutes👶 Perfect for all ages, from toddlers to teens. Little ones enjoy the sweet treat and colorful scoops, while older kids and tweens appreciate the unique, rotating flavors and hip vibe. Babies in strollers are easily accommodated.🧡 Saved by 100+ families
About
Lick Honest Ice Creams in Alamo Heights serves up creative, small-batch ice cream flavors made with locally-sourced ingredients that will delight adventurous young eaters and parents alike. The shop's friendly atmosphere and unique seasonal offerings,think Hill Country Honey or Texas Sheet Cake,make it a perfect reward after a day of exploring San Antonio or a casual weeknight treat destination.
Highlights
- ✓Unique, rotating flavors made with local Texas ingredients that change seasonally
- ✓Generous sample policy lets kids try before they buy
- ✓Located in the family-friendly Pearl District with fountains and open spaces nearby
- ✓High-quality ingredients with some dairy-free and vegan options available
- ✓Friendly staff who are patient with indecisive young customers
Pro Tips
- 1.Ask for sample spoons so kids can taste adventurous flavors like Goat Cheese Thyme & Honey before committing to a full scoop,staff are generous with samples
- 2.Visit on weekdays between 2-4pm to avoid the after-dinner rush when lines can stretch out the door
- 3.Bring wet wipes or napkins as the ice cream can be drippy, and seating is limited so be prepared to enjoy treats while walking around the Pearl District
- 4.Check their Instagram before visiting to see the rotating seasonal flavors,they often announce kid favorites like cookie-based flavors
- 5.Parking at the Pearl can be tricky on weekends; arrive early or use the free parking garage near the Farmers Market area
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (2-5pm) offer shorter lines and a more relaxed experience. Visit during spring or fall for pleasant outdoor strolling weather in the Pearl District. Weekend evenings get very busy, especially during peak summer months.
What to Know
Scoops run moderately priced at around $5-8 per serving. The Pearl location offers nearby green spaces for kids to run around while eating. Limited indoor seating available, but the surrounding Pearl campus has plenty of benches and outdoor spots.
Seasonal Notes
Summer brings peak crowds and the best excuse to visit, though lines can be long on hot weekends. Fall features special flavors like pumpkin and pecan. The Pearl hosts seasonal events and holiday markets that pair perfectly with an ice cream stop.
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Nearby Eats
The Pearl District offers numerous family-friendly options within walking distance, including Southerleigh for upscale pub fare with a kids menu and outdoor seating, or Pinch Boil House for casual seafood that messy eaters will enjoy.
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