For first-timers

Buy one scoop.
The second one's on us.

Hand-churned in small batches in San Marcos since 2019. No forms, no sign-ups, no scavenger hunt — just say the code at the register and your second scoop is free.

Here's the whole deal.
Buy any scoop, say the code below at the register, and the second scoop is free. Works at both shops — dairy-free Hold the Cow scoops included, naturally.
Say the word SCOOPOCTOBER

Valid through October 31, 2026 — a new code takes over next month.

Find your shop

One per check. Second scoop of equal or lesser value. In-store only at Torrey Highlands & San Marcos. No cash value — though we'd argue the ice cream is the value.

Chocolate ice cream being scooped into a bowl by hand
National award winners·Vanilla · Chocolate · Strawberry
600+ five-star reviews·Google · Yelp · Doordash
Two San Diego shops·Torrey Highlands & San Marcos
Two people holding awards in front of a pink background with logos.

A family thing

We started this in 2019 because we couldn't find ice cream we actually loved.

Chris and Sarah Wynn opened Wynston's because making the very best version of something simple is harder, more interesting, and more fun than it sounds. Every flavor is hand-churned in small batches at our San Marcos shop. The vanilla beans are real. The chocolate is pulled apart by hand. The strawberries get sliced fresh.

A few of our flavors won national awards, which we still find a little surprising. Most of them just make the people who try them happy — which, honestly, is enough.

An approachable, premium ice cream

What's in the case at both shops

A few permanent classics. A lot of rotating mischief.

Showing flavors currently available at both San Marcos and Torrey Highlands. Hold the Cow runs alongside the dairy lineup — never as an afterthought.

  • Be My Frankenstein ice cream

    Be My Frankenstein

    If you like Halloween candy as much as we do, then this one is for you. Our absolute best ice cre...

    Be My Frankenstein ice cream

    Be My Frankenstein

    If you like Halloween candy as much as we do, then this one is for you. Our absolute best ice cream base naturally colored green for the season, loaded with all sorts of candy bars. Contains: Milk, wheat, nuts, soy

    Allergens

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  • Blue Moon ice cream

    Blue Moon

    Our founder, Chris, grew up in Michigan, where Blue Moon can be found in every creamery in the st...

    Gluten-Free
    Blue Moon ice cream

    Blue Moon

    Our founder, Chris, grew up in Michigan, where Blue Moon can be found in every creamery in the state. Hints of vanilla and citrus bring an almost sherbert flavor into the rich, creaminess of the ice cream. Contains: Milk

    Allergens

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  • 🏅Award-Winning Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry

    The darlings of the ball, our award-winning strawberry ice cream & Milk Chocolate Chunks, are now...

    Gluten-Free
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry

    The darlings of the ball, our award-winning strawberry ice cream & Milk Chocolate Chunks, are now married and make the most beautiful scoops. Contains: Milk

    Allergens

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  • Cookies in Scream ice cream

    Cookies in Scream

    Just like sitting down to eat a sleeve of these with a glass of milk, but beeeettttter! Some say ...

    Cookies in Scream ice cream

    Cookies in Scream

    Just like sitting down to eat a sleeve of these with a glass of milk, but beeeettttter! Some say this is the best cookies in cream in the world, we would never make such a claim, but some do. Contains: Milk, wheat, soy

    Allergens

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Three steps, zero paperwork

It's about as simple as ice cream itself.

01
Come on in
Either shop, any day we're open. Bring a friend — this works better with two spoons.
02
Say the code
Tell the crew the code when you order a scoop. That's the entire application process.
03
Scoop two's free
Pick any flavor of equal or lesser value — Hold the Cow included. Enjoy responsibly, or at least enthusiastically.

Where to find us

Two shops, both in San Diego County.

  • San Diego, CA

    Merge56

    8250 Merge Ave
    San Diego, CA 92129

    Open now · Closes 9pm

    Mon - Wed 1pm–9pm

    Thu - Fri 1pm–10pm

    Sat 12pm–10pm

    Sun 12pm–9pm

    Get Directions Call (619)273-3538

  • San Marcos, CA

    North City

    250 N City Dr, Suite 7
    San Marcos, CA 92078

    Open now · Closes 10pm

    Sun - Thur 12pm–10pm

    Fri - Sat 12pm–11pm

    Get Directions Call (858)923-1411
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