Loard's ice cream is super creamy and flavorful, and they have so many flavors to choose from--traditional ones as well as exotic, like avocado, mango, and coconut pineapple. I was brave enough to sample the avocado, but my favorite is chocolate showers--similar to chocolate chip but better because the texture of the chocolate is so fine that it melts in your mouth. Even though it's been remodeled recently, it still has a nostalgic feel to it. Loard's has friendly service and a cozy atmosphere with historic Alameda photos on the walls, shelves of collectable teddy bears and gourmet candy. I grew up going to Loard's, Fenton's and Tucker's, and Loard's definitely has the best ice cream of the three.
Pros: quality of ice cream, selection of flavors, free parking
Cons: waiting in line when it's busy
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