Sweet Retreat Ice Cream Parlor

I come into the store on a regular basis for the frozen yogurt, which is really good. Since i have been coming here I always get a very fake greeting from the young teenage girls that work there. Every time I have been in there the girls are saying some pretty nasty things about the customers. They have even said something about myself as i was walking out. There friends and boyfriends hang out with them while they are working and i can tell they are not so customer focused. I understand how teenage girls can be, but these girls go way too far. They could use a lesson in customer service before the the store losses some loyal customers.

When we lived in this neighborhood, this was our favorite place to go for ice cream. Generous servings and tastes great. The ice cream is made by Treat Ice Cream in San Jose. It's the same stuff they sell at PW.

Even though we have moved, we still drive over a couple times a year for what we think is the best ice cream in San Jose!

I was impressed with this quaint little ice cream shop. They will mix your own yogurt. They have a nice selection of ice cream. Their portions are generous and the people friendly.

PROS: generous portions
CONS:

Sweet Retreat is located in a rundown strip mall off of Santa Teresa and Cahalan Ave. Even though it isnt surrounded by the best of stores, the ice cream here is so delicious as is the frozen yogurt they pump out of a vintage yogurt maker. The prices are very reasonable, a large yogurt will set you back about $4 and its enough to feed two people! Afternoons can be crowded with kids who are just out of school for the day, but evenings are usually quiet and the service is quick. Summer is the busiest time for this ice cream shop and it always seems as if there arent enough workers. Sweet Retreat also offers candy and a wide variety of shakes and smoothies, all created by the owner herself. There are a few tables to sit and eat at, and there are two benches outside the store to relax and eat on.

PROS: fresh ingredients, reasonable prices
CONS: can be crowded in the afternoons