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4.0 of 5 stars.
Childhood homie Tammie K. suggested this treasure of an ice cream joint if I were ever in the Berkeley area. We decided to obtain some sustenance here before taking a stroll through the UC Berkeley...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little place has a great selection, really friendly staff, reasonable prices. Black sesame on a sesame cone is great!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Tara...the neglected ice cream parlor of Berkeley because of Ici. It doesn't have the chez pannise graduate foundation like ici, but that doesn't mean it should deserve any less praise. The ice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's Organic Ice Cream - good for the body & soul. A delicious blend of a light creamy with a *zing* of flavor. Check out their Facebook fan page for the day's line up of delightful scoops.To top...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FAVORITE Ice cream place!!! The flavors are unique (and change daily), and all taste amazing. Service is always great, the guy (i think he's the owner?) is so friendly! Annnd, they're organic!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing is worse than standing in line at a packed ice cream shop, trying multiple flavors, realizing that you actually do not want to order any of them, but forcing yourself to make an impulsive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a number of times and I have never been dissapointed!It is hard to find a place that actually does unique ice cream flavors well. The customer service is great! There are just so many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Girlfriend and I recently discovered this place and it is our new favorite ice cream spot! We like the fact that each portion isn't a beheamouth of ice cream but tasteful size in either compostable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the people who work at Tara's. I have always had great experiences with them. They are friendly, happy and full of great suggestions. I have to say: they really know the product they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
try the mint chocolate chip ice cream here. i know, it's not a "unique" flavor, but it's like none i've ever tried anywhere else. they use real mint leaves, so it was super fresh and had a very crisp...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best ice cream shop I've been to in the Bay Area. I know, I know, there are a few other tasty places - even a few others that experiment around with flavors, but Tara's does it better. Slight...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit farther down College than the oft-frequented Ici, Tara's Organic provides a slightly larger selection of ice cream at roughly comparable prices.The flavors vary from the usual culprits (a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious ice cream walking distance from my home? Yes indeedy.I love tea. Sometimes during the summer, I get sad because it is too hot for me to comfortably have hot tea. The first time I went to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely give 5 stars to a place I've only just tried for the first time, but Tara's is worthy.We stopped in tonight for an after dinner treat and from start to finish I was wowed! My girl had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delightfully creative ice cream and sorbet is sold here. In fact, it was so good, we came twice. In an hour.Okay, okay. I wasn't quite that much of a pig that I consumed two portions of ice cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to encounter a flavour here that I *don't* like. There is always something new and amazing to try. And of course, the phenomenal black sesame homemade waffle cones... yummy!Had raspberry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's Organic Ice Cream has such unique flavors. Today I ordered cinnamon, molasses and pumpkin in a medium sized bowl. Both the bowl and the spoon were made from materials that will break down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Castelvetrano Olive ice cream. Need I say more? Surprisingly subtle.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a bunch of friends on a Saturday afternoon to try the Black Sesame ice cream but to my disappointment it was out. Instead I tried the coconut and hazelnut which is good. The texture...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best ice cream place in the east bay. The flavors and texture of their ice creams is exquisite. When I think about the lemongrass ice cream I start to salivate. They have so many amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a huge selection of flavors compared to Ici down the street. The flavor I got was sweet potato and it was very delicious. The waffle cone was light and crisp. I would've tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a nice Sunday afternoon with a friend after tennis. There was plenty of parking, a definite plus. Also, there was no LINE as compared to ICI (a few blocks down). They had very unique...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really about as good as it gets. Have you ever been to a Certified Organic CCOF ice cream shop? Well Tara's is the place. Huge selection of hand crafted, small batch ice cream. We highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good. I loved my hazelnut! I tried some of their other flavors, like black sesame, lavender, and some others I dont really remember and they were just not my cup of tea. If you are in the are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Utterly impressed with this place. Had the lavender flavor tonight, two weeks ago Mayan Chocolate. Good plain cones (haven't tried the sesame cone yet). Everything compostable...upbeat staff..
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is delicious. Warning: it may turn you into an ice-cream snob and start to turn down your nose at non-organic, super-conventional ice cream. Or maybe that's just me. Between Tara's,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So turns out it is addicting. I was in Berkeley for a two week trip and I went there 6 times. The lines have gotten increasing longer which is unfortunate but it isn't to the point where I'll look...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to stop in here on a whim because it was a hot day and my husband loves ice cream... am very pleased to find interesting and new flavors. I will be back to try some more. I tried the asuki and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got some lemon verbena.. awesome! I can't believe it took me so long to actually come here and try something.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's is a creamy wonderland of delicious and unlikely flavors. I find I come up with excuses to take a walk around Rockridge just so that I can "happen" to find myself in front of the open door....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tara's. We live all the way in Redwood City but still manage to get over here every once in a while for a few pints..if we drive quickly they don't get too melty by the time we're home. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bi-Rite still rules. But since I can't get over there easily, this is the creamery of my choice in the east bay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Better than Ici (though I do like the chocolate in the bottom of Ici's cones), and the line isn't crazy. The cones are delicious, and they have a huge variety of interesting flavors (I went for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget Ici down the street. I know, I know, the long lines out their doors are indicative of something great right? Nah, it's just lemming mentality. Yes, I'm guilty as charged and I paid the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's nearly invisible, and almost a secret, even though it's received a lot of reviews. I went for the Bay Laurel flavor in a big way. It's very entertaining to watch one employee specialize in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was very yummy. We got peanut butter, Aztec Chocolate, good ole Vanilla and they even had Eggnog which felt so nicely off-season to me.My dear Mr.Phi enjoyed the handmade sesame cones as well.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super yummy, and a little hipper than Ici, just up the street. I think we're living in Ice cream heaven here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ice cream is my favorite food. Even more than chocolate.Tara's is the best I've had in Northern California. It's the best I've had in the world, except for Scoops in Los Angeles. They are basically...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has several unique flavors! The service is fast and friendly. Sample any flavor before deciding, although it'll still be a challenge.My personal favorite is the Pandan and Kaffir Lime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, I noticed how incredible this creamery smells as soon as you walk in the door. There's a warm vanilla-y sesame aroma (must be their fresh waffle cones). Yum.KAFFIR LIME LEAF is my new...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good, it's ridiculous. Seriously. I was a bit of a glutton, as everyone in the very packed shop was ordering a small scoop of ice cream...I ordered a large bowl with two scoops, hot fudge, whipped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, so many awesome flavors, I had a hard time choosing which ones I wanted! I ended up getting three flavors, bay laurel, rosemary orange sorbet, and some kind of masala chai tasting one. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who knew ice cream could be this good?!YUM! I had the sage, which is an herb used for who knows what, but as a flavor... it makes my tongue happy! They use compostable cups and spoons.. hooray for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes, it's organic, yes, it has unique flavors, yes, it's yummy, and YES, it's got shorter line than ici. so far, i tried n liked lemongrass, black sesame, earl grey, garam masala, and mango agave...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking around the Rockridge area I decided to stop by Tara's after seeing it on Yelp. Upon entry I could quickly tell it was a neighborhood favorite for families; several mothers and their kiddies...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious ice cream and hardly a wait. Far better than Ici's up the road. Ici's drives me crazy as it is usually full of indecisive mom's with kids, and college students that insist on tasting at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience-- the staff is friendly, fast, good music is playing, it smells nice inside and there are tons of interesting flavors. A small is about 3 bucks and you can put two flavors in the same...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Icecream, Fun Experience.Lots of great flavors to try. Tasmanian Honey is certainly my favorite.Great place to go to try something new. They always have a new flavor and you can try everything....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars...can take awhile though if they run out of waffle cones and make each one fresh upon order -- nicecan't beat ici though in terms of the ice cream or the coneunusual flavors this time:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lemon blueberry tasmanian honey = heavenly
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think God has answered my wishes for a yummy, affordable, and guiltless ice cream place in the area with Tara's Organic. My parents and I first stopped here on a whim, coming back from a vacation...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why does everything cool show up in your neighborhood AFTER you move? My favorite place I've ever lived was my apartment at Alcatraz and College. Now that intersection has an Indian place instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to come back and try out additional flavors, but for now I'm standing in the middle of the road.Tara's is kinda like Ici (which is about a mile down the road). It's about the same size, has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It has really well-made ice cream. The staff members are very friendly as well. If there is one thing I wish about Tara's, it is that they would make regular old chocolate more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I caught them on an "off" day.... the woman behind the counter seemed irritated with me and didn't offer samples. I had a 6 year old in tow and she was not interested in any of the "cool"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmmm
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I signed up for Yelp just so I could review this place. I went there last week with my 2 kids and was very impressed. The array of flavors was unique and intriguing for sure. The owner was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spiffy. I liked the organic vibe and interesting flavors. It feels good to be eating ice creams that's good for you--minus preservatives and full of calcium. On this sunny afternoon I took a stab at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some great stuff about this place: the guy behind the counter is endlessly patient, so I tried all the flavors I wanted to, also, they have an 'even smaller' size so you don't have to get a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really friendly, huge variety of exotic and interesting flavors, hand-crafted, strongly flavorful ice cream. Gone were the days of cheap ice cream where the primary taste was sweet, hello Tara (and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i probably could never step into another Baskin Robins or Dreyers ever again.I love the flavors they offer here: PANDAN???? are you serious? g-unit!!and they serve the "even smaller" than small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! There was a long line even though they were about to close up in half an hour. A lot of good flavors. Too bad they were out of earl grey, I tried a bit scraped from the bottom and it was so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
::SAMPLES::Couldn't get any further... this stuff just plain sucks donkey @ss! Bummer... I was really in the mood... nothing a little Three Twins can't fix!Just not for me... :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, you gotta understand that I am really picky about my ice cream. My early childhood was spent on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, my middle childhood was spent trying to talk my parents into taking me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fat people beware this place is not for you. I would appreciate if you would stop going. I am tired of Tara's running out of the best flavors right when I get there. Well that may have never happened...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Tara,I had a hard time buttoning my pants this morning, and it's all your fault!Sincerely,Cara Y.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After lunch #1 @ Gregoire and lunch #2 at Cheeseboard, Tara's was the dessert stop. They serve a number of flavors, which changes daily I believe. They have a Facebook page where the flavors are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after spending the day climbing at Cragmont Park, and dropping by Marmot to see if they had any good stuff on sale, my honey and I were trying to decide what to snack on before driving back to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tara's! The only flavor I got to try was the sweet corn, which was good. It was subtly sweet, with actual pieces of corn in it. It tasted good, yet I wasn't feeling guilty at all; it was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll find good flavors here. The cones are "light"; not too sweet. It's clean and not crowded. You'll find this is well worth searching out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is very very easy to pass by and not notice that THERE'S AN ICE CREAM PLACE. lemongrass, nutmeg, and camote (sweet potato) were really good. Very smooth and creamy. i ended up getting a medium...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a self proclaimed sugar addict. My method of intake is typically ice cream...so I have a lot to compare to Tara's Organic.Let me start by comparing this to ICI (another one of my favorite loves)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drool, even their spiced pumpkin is AMAZING! And I love pumpkin everything! Saffron was interesting, too.Not to mention their Garam Masala (Indian flavoring that is made sweet, so creative!), Lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Way better than Ici. Sorry. Just walk down a few blocks and treat yourself right. Without the line.I believe the flavors were created by Willy Wonka after he traveled the South America, Southeast Asia...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Creamy lusciousness. Unique flavors too. Had half lemon blueberry, half pandan - a thai leafy herb...tasted a little like green tea.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed, and that is not a bad thing!!!Innovative flavors make waiting in line almost necessary, because it definitely takes some time to figure out which flavor to go with!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! You can choose from very unique flavors like a fruity agave sorbet or nutmeg, earl grey, ginger, sesame, basil, camote, and a lot more... I was in a fruity mood so i decided to go for the lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Automatic plus one stars for not being Ici with that ridiculous line. Plus one star for the amazingly nice scooper behind the counter, offering up all sorts of spoonful "tastes" of delicious (beet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at Genova's Delicatessen for lunch, Kari S. and I ventured to one of my bookmarked places. This place really takes the cake or ice cream for their variety and combination of flavors. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the flavors taste like they're supposed to! &then some.I sampled Beet Balsamic / Camote / Peanut Butter / Chocolate & Basil, which was right on point, btw. Earl Grey was all out.I then chose...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
unique as a pet meercat.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's is definitely my favorite spot for ice cream in Berkeley. I LOVE the lavender ice cream and the homemade sesame cones. The atmosphere is much more laid-back than Ici. You can take your time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here once during the day right after they opened to try a few of their flavors. The nice woman behind the counter insisted that I try nearly every flavor they offer, which is about 24...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sorry... i like ice cream, i like organic, and i like berkeley.. but i just wasnt impressed!they have an wide variety of ice cream and the flavors were very unique, but it really didn't blow me away....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat a lot of ice cream. I love Tara's. Not only is her ice cream delicious, it is surprising and challenges your preconception of what flavors are ice cream appropriate! The first time we tried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons why Tara is better than Ici (though I love both)1) smaller line2) more flavors per day3) less mainstream4) better attitude on sustainability & healthHowever, Tara does not have that cutesy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daaaayam Tara, how do you do it, girl? You put the orga(sm) in organic. I went this late afternoon but was sad to see lots of flavors gone already. But I tried both the Adzuki Black Sesame and Mango...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had scoops of lavender and chocolate ice cream. The flavors were WONDERFUL but both had ice chips in them... like they had freezer burn or something. Is that normal? I love the compost vs. the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dear god why do I live within walking distance of this mecca of deliciousness?SO DANGEROUS.SO AMAZING.LOVE IT.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love being surprised and challenged by new food finds. On a recent trip to Berkeley to visit my brother, we stopped by Tara's after dinner upon his insistence. We have a silent LA vs. Bay Area food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two of my friends surprised me with a visit today and said they heard Tara's Organic Ice Cream, which opened recently (August), was really good. It was also a really hot day today, so ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The other night after a crappy meal at Mitama on College where I paid way too much for painfully slow service, mediocre sushi and Robata grill scallops which never even arrived, we decided to salvage...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Molasses, orange cardamom, and allspice were all very good. I liked the texture a lot. Among the ultra-premium ice cream shops, I rank Tara's #2, after Humphrey Slocombe. I don't see why people line...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
COol place. great, friendly, patient service.Ice cream is great interesting flavors but most tend to be a tad too sweet for my taste. More flavor.. less sugars. Don't get caught in line behind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ice cream, it's icy creamy deliciousness melts my cold black heart to pieces. I just LOVE it so much!The flavors here are quirky, unique, and should be a member of the UN as it stretches across...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was aching for a nice cup of java, so I stopped at Cole's for my jolt of caffeine when I decided to take a stroll up the block and I'm so glad I did! (Well up the block and across the street). What...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Poor Tara's. I feel so bad for Tara's because it is forced to sit in the shadow of Ici just up the street. When I moved to the neighborhood I went to Tara's a lot, but since I've discovered Ici I come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is some of the best ice cream I have ever had. The selection of standards is overshadowed by the unique flavors: Pink Peppercorn, Orange Rosemary, Strawberry Balsamic, Cardamom. All of it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was very patient with me as I taste several flavors before picking what I wanted. Unfortunately, the flavors were mostly too funky for me...too many spices. You can tell that the quality's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, it's good. But Ici just laid the smackdown on Tara's in my opinion. There's more variety of creamy, dairy based frozen treats, and to me, this is the way true ice cream should be. As far as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Considering all the rave reviews, maybe my expectations were too high. Tara's has great customer service; the woman at the counter was patient, helpful, and friendly. The fact that it's all organic is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The textures change from creamy(egg nog) to chalky (forgot), but the flavors are always interesting. I love me some ice cream, but after two visits I think I'm done. Price wise- this makes no sense....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I don't get why there has to be this epic battle between Ici and Tara's. It's ice cream people, chill out. No matter what happens, it's gonna be delicious. But hey, I'll participate.Tara's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i came here with my friend to see if it was as good as the reviews raved about.it came to be kind of a disappointment b/c it wasnt really good to me.the flavors were kind of weird and everything and i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good choice of flavors but the ice cream is not as fundamentally good as other places. Meaning that while the black sesame (awesome) and cardamon was good, the ice cream wasn't "creamy" enough. Also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a single visit, this shop rocketed to the top of my cravings list. Hello, my name is Ligaya, and I've recently kicked my addiction to cupcakes for Tara's frozen treats. People praise the variety...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.... just wow. My fiancA� and I split a medium with black sesame, white pepper chocolate chip, and camote; and my friend got herself some yummy hibiscus agave sorbet. The staff here was very patient...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Organic, local, sustainable ingredients!84 wonderful flavors! Unique and creative, and the combinations compliment each other and work fantastically. Like the Tara biz card says: "devine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help but be drawn to weird ice cream flavors and tara's has some pretty interesting ones. the first flavors i tried back when she opened were basil and mango sorbet and the basil rocked my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Tara's on the food network so I decided to try this place out. For some odd reason, I got their sweet corn and avocado ice cream. The first few bites were pretty good. The more I ate,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Bay Laurel. I've never tasted a more innovative, local ecological ice cream flavor. Tara's is the best ice cream in the Bay Area's wave of gourmet sweet shops. I would like to see other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My name is Zoe, and I'm a Taraholic.Tara is the sweetest person ever. She honestly doesn't seem to mind my need to sample fifteen different things before I finally settle on Strawberry Balsamic and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMMMM-azing Since being introduced to Tara's I have not stepped foot in Ici's. I first started coming here because of the crazy (but great) flavors, but discovered that even the plain-jane...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for when you are in a different mood than ici. I'll put it right out there because of course the comparison must be made. The flavors are more adventurous and there are many more. You can make...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the pear rosemary flavor and it was very flavorful!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not that butters. it's def not as dank as previously reviewed. Ici's got this place's number any day.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The flavors here are so different, so unique, and so ... international? Just like its decor of various pieces from different cultures, the flavors are also a blend of everything, from Turkish coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for many reasons but here are a few:1. Stumbling distance from my house.2. Along my jogging route (a sweet reward after completion)3. Awesome quality and flavors.4. Not overrun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say enough about the variety and quality of the ice cream here! I brought my sister in law here from Oregon a while back, and she's still raving about it.I like ICI's, but I LOOOOVE Tara's!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooooh, YEAH! This tiny place rocks. I don't even really like ice cream. The flavors had me curious so I stepped in. Lovely, lovely choices, best quality. Nice proprietor. Its freezing-ass cold...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ice cream ever. No, really. Happiest-making, yummiest, most extraordinary yet completely delightful, imaginative, poetic, fun, organic, loveliest, ice-cream, ever. I am lactose intolerant and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just drive all the way from Richmond... just to have this ice cream. And let me tell you... i have tried almost all of them around Berkeley... but there is no place that makes ice cream as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back and had the Sweet Corn ice cream again. I love the new recipe, more texture with bits of sweet corn in it. Just like my grandma used to make. Nom nom nom. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost didn't want to write this review because I want to keep this place to myself! I've been in three times and the ice cream is amazing. I just had the mint chocolate chip and could taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Headed to Ici for my normal fix but the line was unbearable and with two little ones in tow, and ready to lick....... poppa had to come up with a plan b, and fast. So we headed down the road to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I tried the basil flavor I told the counter girl it tastes like weed, and she told me that wasn't the first time she heard that. So peoples... try the basil flavor it's delicious and tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the most interesting ice cream I've ever tasted. Not your run of the mill flavors AT ALL! The nice woman working behind the counter let me taste some flavors before deciding on the turkish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Count me in for yet another five-star review! Tonight I had a craving for ice cream, but what's a girl to do when it's 9:30 on a Monday night in Oakland? Not a lot of options. google....don't fail me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Wow! Wow!Move over Naia and Mitchell's this is some fantastic ice cream. The flavors are stunning. Bay Leaf, Pink Peppercorn, Molasses, Lemongrass, Basil, New Mexico Chile, Sweet Corn, Allspice,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place! We had drove over to Ici but the line was out the door and they were closed so we headed back over to Tara's to try.It said they closed at 10 but the person working there was nice enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's is amazing. Hands down, the best ice cream in the Bay Area.The flavors are amazing, often combinations you would never think would be good together but are actually incredible. The prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, this place is delicious. The ice creams are in all natural flavors, and everything tastes the way it should. There are various creative flavors from Turkish coffee (a favorite of mine and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Tara, her husband and their amazing ice cream! I discovered this gem on accident. On my way to the Jason Mraz concert back in November, I saw a long ass line for Ici's (which I'd never been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to go back right now for more pink peppercorn!! Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
White pepper chocolate chip. Garam Masala is divine. The creativity and quality goes on and on.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came back today. I was so impressed I needed to go back. This time with my PUC's (pot-nuh's in crime). Tried more great flavors and even suggested some new ones (Lychee!! If you know any certified...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unique flavors like basil, lemongrass, black sesame, green chili, among others. I'm a big fan of lavender ice cream and Tara's was really good. Not sure if it's better than Bi-Rite's but it's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars just because Tara is so incredibly sweet!! We came here on a cold night and she was in the back so we just browsed the flavors for awhile and when she came out, she kept apologizing saying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing ice cream! Sweet owner! Fantastic experience overall!My husband hates ice cream. I LOVE ice cream. One day, we were driving down College and he says, "Oooh, organic ice cream. I think I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on Yelp and decided to drive the 80mi roundtrip to go check it out. Hey- it's Saturday night and we're bored.. It was well worth it.. We have Harmony Organic Frozen Yogurt down the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better meal for lunch then ice cream on a sunny, winter afternoon, so stopping by Tara's shop was definitely a no brainer. If you are looking for some great flavors, this is the scoop shop...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whether you have a traditional or adventurous palate, Tara's Organic Ice Cream will satisfy any craving :)My favorite is the chocolate sorbet, but there are many more to choose from. It is perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I look forward to a visit to Tara's and I am lactose-intolerant. It is that good. Her creamy concotions are creatively crafted, full of flavor, and not too sweet. Point, point, point. Tara also makes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their flavor list makes me want to become a stalker. Why can one not exist on ice cream alone?This place puts Bi-Rite to shame.Yup, you heard me. I hate to say it, because this will mean hoards and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ask for a scoop of Tazmanian Honey in a black sesame cone.......Out of this world! Dreamy, creamy, and rich. All the ice cream is made at the store. Some flavors include rosemary pear, cardomon, black...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH... MY... GAWD!!! I just had the basil ice cream and suddenly all is well with the world. I mean honestly, I don't even like ice cream that much but that's because not all ice cream is this good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing flavors - they can seem simple and pure at times but other flavors are complex and unusual. The flavors lingered on my palate for hours and hours. The flavors change a bit daily and so many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some say Tara's is the "Bi-Rite of the East Bay". Ha!At Bi-Rite, I sampled one or two unusual flavors and said "Huh. That's interesting." and ordered something safe. It was "nice".At Tara's, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I have the heart to give anything less than 5 stars for a socially responsible business like Tara's! Everything is delicious, organic, and/or compostable.I went on a Wednesday night with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
while i must admit i was skeptical and hesitant to try this place, given my prior loyalties to ici, i have to say, tara's is actually better (eeps!). the variety, first of all, is paramount, as is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, am I the only one who got chewy ice cream?You know when you look in your freezer and you forgot about that pint of ice cream you bought a month ago and it looks and smells fresh, but when you bite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend had told me about Tara's Organic Ice Cream serving some great flavors. I ordered a medium sized cup w/ 3 flavors: Rosemary Pear - My first time have either rosemary or pear in an ice cream....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
kaffir lime and green tea.............. it's like I was suddenly incarnated as vishnu and was floating on a pink shell in a cosmic ocean of melted lotus blossoms. bravo!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great flavors made in small batches, such as:- yerba santa, a Californian and Mexican plant, reminiscent of green tea and anise; - white pepper chocolate chip, the pepper coming only as a spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here I was feeling guilty because I've been to Tara's, what, eight times now? -- and I hadn't done a Yelp entry. Now, I find I barely make the top 50. What can I say, I was too busy going over and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's Lemongrass Organic Ice Cream gave me a sweet case of melted panties. And I haven't been the same since.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, fun, and funky flavors. I sound like a greedy child, but I liked all the flavors I tried ~ Spiced Pumpkin, Strawberry Balsamic, Turkish Coffee, White Pepper Choco Chip, Tasmanian Honey,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't want to like it, but I did like it. A lot. Turkish coffee was like a dark spicy coffee explosion, and pink peppercorn was just as good. They even asked which scoop I wanted on top of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had Taras Organic Ice Cream in Santa Fe a couple of years ago and could not believe how delicious this ice cream was. We tried many flavors and had to go back several times to get our ice cream fix...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review by a vegetarianI've now had two trips to and 6 flavors of Tara's.First trip was Tasmanian Honey and vanilla in a waffle cone. There were some ice crystals and the cone ,though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I first tried Tara's Organic when we were in New Mexico (where their first store opened). We made a special stop in Santa Fe just to go to this unique ice cream shop after reading about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I spotted this place and thought, "Oh, just another ice cream spot in Berkeley." And I kept walking. Eventually, I went back and gave it a shot. Blueberry mint? Aaamazing. I tried the black...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta go against the flow here and say ughhh - what a huge disappointment! Hubby and I shared the chocolate cherry and it was absolutely barren of flavor. To make matters worse, the texture was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, but no Ici.I had cinnamon, cherry fudge, and a plain cone. The flavors were OK. I tasted some of the other flavors, some of which were icy, or just not very interesting. No line at 8:00, which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 miles from my apartment = 4 miles round trip.120 min walk @ 30min/mile = approx 360 calories burned.A serving of Tara's Tasmanian Honey ice cream = a heavenly 130 calories (being optimistic)Walking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello my new local ice cream heaven. I have a rule to not have ice cream in the freezer at home, because if it's there I will eat it until it is all gone. SO with that rule, I walk to go get ice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a big sign that says a serving of this ice cream is 130 calories. Usually I don't pay attention to calorie content unless it gives me the opportunity to say:"You people are big fat dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THANK G-D for TARA and her kick a** ice cream. Ici just a 1/4 mi away I never liked and still can't fathom the ridiculous line and think what CHUMPS those folks are for waiting 20-30 min for ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm.... Smooth, light and crisp. I have a soft spot on my tongue for herb flavored ice creams, and Tara's sage ice cream really hit the spot.I tried the Garam Masala ice cream as well, and was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. One star deducted for price but that won't keep me from going back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new obsession: Tara's Tasmanian Honey ice cream on a sesame cone.Sublime, alright?!The beauty of their ice cream is not about insane butterfat content -- but more about invention and sabor!Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SCREW ICI!!HOORAY for the competition!This place is not pretentious, and the ice cream is smooth, creamy and delicious. The flavors are adventurous and brilliantly blended together.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Generally I use yelp as a fact checker. If someone asks me to go to a restaurant I check out the yelp reviews first just to see what the general buzz is. The other day I stumbled upon a review of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New, unexpected and yummy flavors, friendly staff and shakes!What more could you want in an ice cream joint?Don't bother with Ici - head further down College and get great ice cream without the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Basil ice cream! Avocado ice cream! You have to go!YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you may THINK you've had "ice cream"...you might not even like ice cream...you may even be vegan...or maybe you're lactose intolerant...you might revel in driving your huge gas guzzling SUV, eating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's is amazing! Everything about this place is high quality. Flavors change daily, and despite what others have said there is often a plain vanilla and plain chocolate available, but those aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is better than being a kid at Disneyland. First, I am a big fan and supportive of all businesses that do organic, sustainable, green, etc. Second, I love that this place has very unique...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a longtime lover of Ici, I was skeptical that Tara's would be any good at all. However, I was pleasantly surprised! There was no line, so we were served right away. There are many flavors, from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of unique flavors here, like saffron, black sesame, and agave. They do both sorbets and ice creams. The texture is not as creamy as regular ice cream, and I suspect it's due to the organic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't know it existed until I drove by it yesterday. We noticed a couple of unusual sounding flavors being advertised on a small sign in the window, so it sounded like something worth trying.We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's is definitely a must-try for the adventurous. It's a tiny store with very new age, Asian-inspired decor, and some "crazy" ice cream. Tara uses lots of exotic spices in her ice cream, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look out Ici, there's a new ice cream shop in the 'hood. I spied Tara's Organic Ice Cream a couple of weeks ago, but refrained until last night when we happened to be in the area. The flavors are very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can I put it... It was AMAZING!!! Unbelievable flavors, and the textures were so unlike anything I have ever experienced. The agave mango was spectacular and complimented the creamy vanilla bean....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went in there for the second time today and was treated very rudely by the owner. I ordered a pint to go (half strawberry balsamic and half sweet corn) and asked the counter guy if he could possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara's ice cream kicks Ici's frozen, non-organic ass. The flavors are amazing--I particularly love the chocolate tarragon and the strawberry balsamic. As others have noted, Tara makes the ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, is this place good. the mint flavor in the mint chocolate chip is reDONKulous. the ice cream is all made in the back and it has the same calories as fro-yo!!! Tara makes all the ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. Some of the craziest ice cream flavors I've ever tried. I had pumpkin and black sesame. This is NOT your average ice cream. It's sooooo flavorful you don't need much.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! And an experience that left a smile on my face. Not only did I indulge in incredible and unique ice cream, but also organic, and environmentally conscious. I also felt so welcomed and loved,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tara is a tasty goddess and her ice cream is my elixir! I had a double scoop consisting of "Saffron" and "White Pepper Chocolate Chip". I know, I know sounds like a double scoop of ass and chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by at 9:15pm to try out this delicious looking ice cream. I had cinnamon in a black sesame cone--oh wow. He had black cherry fudge and it was sooo soft and creamy. Delicious! They let...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went last night for the first time. had the chocolate tarragon and the pink peppercorn in a homemade black sesame cone. it was so delicious! my friends and I lingered outside afterwards, and I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum.About 20 flavors available, and maybe only 4 or 5 I've ever seen before. Of course, I couldn't make up my mind before doing some tastings, so I made a point to try as many as I could: adzuki black...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was rooting for this new addition to the neighborhood and always like to support small businesses....BUT, I am a stickler for details and when I walked in to check it out there were cardboard boxes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's finally open!!! My hub and I live a block away and have been waiting for Tara's to open for months now, ever since they put up the "coming soon... organic ice cream" sign. We had our first scoops...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally opened. I had Turkish Coffee and Mocha for my first visit. After my first visit I think in prefer it over ICI up the street and certainly less of a wait and a lot more flavor selection.More...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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