The Baked Bear Carmel Valley, San Diego

The Baked Bear is a childhood dream come true. Set up by two friends, this chain of shops offers an immense selection of original-recipe ice cream sandwiches. Flavor combinations are nearly endless as there are 13+ ice cream varieties and over 10 types of tops and bottoms, including the macadamia nut or red velvet cookies. And if that's not enough, there are also additional toppings, such as brownie bits, almonds, and whipped cream. The Baked Bear is also repeatedly listed as one of the best places to go for ice cream, it even received accolades from media giants such as Business Insider and NBC 7 San Diego.