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Rick's Ice Cream

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3946 Middlefield Rd (at In The Charleston Center Next To Piazzas)
Palo Alto, CA 94303

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(650) 493-6553
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Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
Rick's Ice Cream - Palo Alto, CA
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This ice cream is very very rich. "Rather" is an understatement. There are tons of flavors but it seems...

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Not rather rich, VERY rich 9/1/2007

This ice cream is very very rich. "Rather" is an understatement. There are tons of flavors but it seems... more
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Not rather rich, VERY rich 9/1/2007

Justin Provided by Partner
This ice cream is very very rich. "Rather" is an understatement. There are tons of flavors but it seems like most of them are just variations of t... more
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who wants ice cream??? 8/29/2007

i do! i do! located on the side of a plaza, rick's is easy to miss as it's a very small ice cream parlor.... more
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who wants ice cream??? 8/29/2007

Soo Provided by Partner
i do! i do! located on the side of a plaza, rick's is easy to miss as it's a very small ice cream parlor. but it does offer oodles of fun flavors (... more
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Creative Ice Cream Flavors 2/26/2007

As long as a shop uses quality ingredients, I think flavor selection is totally subjective and hard to rank. Rick's definitely has smooth ice creams and a good mix of basic flavors and some very interesting ones too, but I found that nothing FLOORED me, though my boyfriend LOVED the Industrial Chocolate. Pros: quality, flavor choices more
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That is rather rich ice cream 8/18/2006

Like Cliff said, this place is small, but the ice cream is great. It's thick, rich and creamy. I got the... more
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That is rather rich ice cream 8/18/2006

happyjc22 Provided by Partner
Like Cliff said, this place is small, but the ice cream is great. It's thick, rich and creamy. I got the double cone which was actually _way too ... more
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For pure ice cream, this is the best 8/15/2006

If you like crazy sundaes with cool toppings, or all sorts of neat dips, ice cream cakes etc. there are... more
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For pure ice cream, this is the best 8/15/2006

Clifford Provided by Partner
If you like crazy sundaes with cool toppings, or all sorts of neat dips, ice cream cakes etc. there are other, better places for that (try some of ... more
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Rick's Rather Rich in Palo Alto 7/5/2006

Rick's Rather Rich is hands down the best in the bay area!!!!!...(and I'm not just saying that because I use to work there!!!).....I loved my job making Ice Creamand was taught by the master Rick himself......I did not work for the people that own it now, but they have not changed the quality one bit....try the pumpkin with a little chocolate...yum yum yum....keep up the good work!!!! more
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Hit and miss 4/6/2003

Make sure to try the flavor first - a lot of these are not so great - the chocolate flavors are surprisingly NOT creamy and dull in flavor, but they do have exotic flavors like rose and kulfi - and the kulfi is really good - lots of chuncks of pistachios,really rich, and tons of saffron flavor. Pros: Some exotic flavors Cons: Inconsistent quality more
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How could they miss this one?! 8/20/2002

A silicon valley tradition. VERY rich ice cream, but sooo worth it. Made in-shop. Try the computer chip, in raspberry or orange. Ugh, I miss this. Workers are funny. If you go in late, they often ""double up"" on the scoops (which is nice since they've become a bit pricey). Be sure to drop some change in the ""401(k)"" jar for the counter-people. more
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OUR LITTLE SECRET(?) 8/18/2002

I CAN'T HELP BUT TELL YOU ABOUT THIS LITTLE BIT OF ICE CREAM HEAVEN. THE ORIGINAL ""RICK"" HAS RETIRED, BUT HIS LEGACY HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN TO CAPABLE HANDS. THIS IS -BAR-NONE-THE BEST ICE CREAM THERE IS. THEY HAVE FLAVORS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS EVEN TRIED.JUST GREAT. IT'S A SMALL SHOP AND YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT A BIT,BUT WORTH THE WAIT. Pros: THE Best Ice Cream, ADVENTURESOME FLAVORS, NEIGHBORLY ATMOSPHERE Cons: SMALL SHOP, NO SEATING, CAN GET CROWDED more
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Cool Treat 8/10/2002

Creamy, very flavorful, and rich.....make one appreciate speciality ice cream. more
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  • The Scene
    Since 1956, this tiny shop in the Charleston Center has been scooping out rich, freshly made ice creams for fanatical fans. The tiny space looks like an old-fashioned soda shop...

  • 9/8/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 9 pm Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Greenmeadow, Leland Manor
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