Loard’s Ice Cream & Candies Orinda

Loard’s Ice Cream & Candies Orinda is a family-owned ice cream shop in Orinda, California, serving rich, creamy frozen treats made from old-fashioned recipes since 1952. Known for its 43 handcrafted flavors, the shop offers classic ice cream, milkshakes, and candies in a nostalgic, welcoming atmosphere. The business proudly maintains its original recipes, emphasizing quality and tradition, and serves customers daily from 11 am to 9 pm, extending to 10 pm on weekends. Located at 230 Brookwood Road, it has become a local favorite for families, longtime residents, and visitors seeking a taste of Orinda’s enduring charm.

The shop traces its roots to 1950, when founder Russ created the original recipes in Oakland, with the Orinda location opening just two years later. The current owners, Larry and Diane, took over after being inspired by the shop’s deep community ties and its reputation for consistently delivering ice cream made the way it used to be, rich, old-fashioned, and never compromised. They have worked to preserve the shop’s legacy, keeping the recipes unchanged and maintaining the original charm that has drawn customers for over seven decades.

Situated on Brookwood Road, Loard’s Ice Cream & Candies is located just a short walk from the Orinda Theatre and Paul Park, with San Pablo Creek and Camino Pablo nearby. The shop is also within a quarter-mile of the public artwork known as Wrenches, placing it in the heart of Orinda’s historic and scenic downtown corridor.

With a 4.7-star rating from its customers, Loard’s is recognized for its enduring quality, authentic flavors, and deep roots in the community. It stands as a cherished local institution, where tradition and taste remain perfectly blended.

A beloved fixture in Orinda, Loard’s Ice Cream & Candies continues to deliver the same rich, nostalgic experience that has defined the town’s sweet spot for more than 70 years.