Freshly opened in the East Village near Petco Park, this European transplant specializes in wholesome Greek frozen yogurt made with all natural ingredients. The frozen treat comes in a variety of flavors, with a host of optional toppings, from fruit to candy and local honey.

This do-it-yoursef dessert shop is the brainchild of master pastry chef Jean-Phillippe Maury, whose invention features customizable treats layered with homemade gelato and sorbet, plus meringue, cake, sauces, toppings and more, all programmed via iPad.

This Instagram-worthy spot for Taiwanese shaved snow has amassed a hugely popular following since its 2014 debut. The melt in your mouth ribbony goodness comes in six core flavors (salted caramel, strawberry, black sesame, green tea, lychee and original) with rotating seasonal summer specials like lemon and passion fruit. Go à la carte with the colorful array of toppings (fresh fruits, red beans, mochi), or try one of the pre-designed, favorite combos such as Bruce Lychee or Matcha Comin’ Atcha. PRICE POINT: $0.48/ 2oz.

Inspired by Mexican ‘paletas’ Lisa Altmann’s colorful creations are made using fruits sourced from local farms - fun and unusual flavors include Vietnamese coffee, passion fruit guava, avocado lime and strawberry coconut. Stop by the retail shop in Normal Heights to sample her wares, or look for the Viva Pops stand at Farmer's Markets around the county (Encinitas Oceanside, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Pacific Beach, La Jolla). Just in time for summer, these luscious lollipops are now available poolside at the Coronado Marriott. PRICE POINT: $3

While the strip-mall location of this Hawaiian-style shave ice emporium might not inspire, the myriad menu options and combinations certainly do. Create your own explosion of icy color and ‘Shave It Your Way’ with flavors including watermelon, tutti frutti, root beer and cherry, in either Kahuna (8oz.) or Big Kahuna (16oz.) sized cups. If you simply can’t decide, then any of the popular Hui Hui Combos (Hula Girl, Kona Luau, Waikiki) will do the hard work for you. PRICE POINT: $3.22 – $5.66, toppings 59 – 79¢.

Ice milk drinks are a specialty at this traditional Taiwanese tearoom in Kearny Mesa. The premise is simple: take ice-cold milk, pick a flavor (caramel, coffee, grass tea) then add texture (red bean, lychee jelly), plus more ice and sugar as desired. Prepared in layers, as all bubble milk aficionados know, the secret to a well-balanced mix of flavors and sweetness is in the stirring. Counting calories? The plain pudding with warm, chewy honey boba has fifty percent less sugar than other menu options. PRICE POINT: $3.85 – $4.60

This little gem does great locally roasted coffee in the mornings to get you started and then delicious, creamy housemade sorbets and gelatos until late (9 p.m.). Made fresh using fruit from the Escondido Farmers Market, a rotating selection of 18 flavors are served daily including favorites like pineapple, apricot goat cheese and limoncello. There are seasonal specialties to keep things interesting too, including fall favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake and a decadent Chocolate Ruby Port. PRICE POINT: $3.50 – $7.95

This isn’t your regular self-serve frozen yogurt joint. While there are seven different portion sizes on offer (all generous), at almost 10oz. you can fit up to four flavors alone inside one of the smallest cups. With a regularly rotating menu, the hardest part about a visit to this charming mom-and-pop shop is deciding which of their current taste sensations (red velvet chocolate cake, black cherry tart, mango tango sorbet) to try next. PRICE POINT: $2.95 – $7.50