Its icecream people, 10/1/2009
Reviewer: Colby
from los angeles , CA
We alwas make a stop here when we are in Santa Barbara. Service has always been fine when I am there busy or not. If you are on a diet dont eat this stuff. Weather its wow cow moo cow milk the cow or whatever. Dont get mad because they make some great ice cream. Try a apple.
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Wow Cow, 9/13/2009
Reviewer: Annette
from Santa Barbara, CA
I saw your ad in the Daily Sound paper and it says Wow Cow is 8 low fat calories. Doing some research on my own I discovered that Wow Cow is actually 15 calories per oz. Why the discrepancy?
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Makes Me Sad, 6/16/2009
Reviewer: Christina Bass
from Santa Barbara, CA
I must say, being a Santa Barbara local and 43...I've been going to McConnell's Ice cream for years on Mission!I absolutely LOVE their fantastic ice cream and the frozen yogurt is to die for...not to mention the portion size! The one thing I've noticed however about the place is the man behind the counter...I've seen him not just once but multiple times yell at him employees in front of customers and have heard him before do it in the back. He doesn't just yell, but SCOLDS them. While he seems like a complete gentlemen to his customers,I saw him almost make a blond girl cry who worked there for not being fast enough of the register.He runs that store and his employees it seems like a military. The girls that work in the shop are some of the sweetest people and treat every customer as if they are their friend. Good Luck.
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Well said, reviewer below..., 5/30/2009
Reviewer: Becky
from Santa Barbara, CA
I could not have said it better than the person below me. McConnells is not this evil company out to make the women of Santa Barbara fat. They just want to make people happy, and I think its great that they offer Wow Cow for those of us looking for a lower sugar, lactose-free option.
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Wow Cow Naysayers- Take it down a notch, 5/28/2009
Reviewer: Katie
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been going to McConnell's on Mission for the last two years and let me tell you, it may sound too good to be true, but Wow Cow is a well known product that happens to be not so bad for you. Sure, you may gain weight if you go to McConnell's every day and eat their yogurt. It does have sugar in it. It IS a dessert after all. Yes, the wow cow is good for those that are lactose intolerant and it does have lower sugar than regular ice cream. But you can't expect to eat it regularly and not see some changes if you don't exercise regularly.
As for the "stuff?" What stuff is it that you ladies are referring to? Do you think that the owner would blend up real cookies and cake batter to secretly add to his yogurts just to trick you? Why would he do this? It would have no benefit for McConnells. And it would probably in fact cost more to do that. Also, what proof do you have that there is anything in the yogurt that isn't supposed to be there? Have you asked the owner about it?
I think that maybe you have been unhappy with a little extra around the middle and are trying to take it out on McConnells.
In my opinion, the McConnells on Mission is just trying to give people more for their money. Why should it be so hard to believe that customer service is their number one priority??
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Beyond Unacceptable!, 4/13/2009
Reviewer: Heat
from Santa Barbara, CA
Cecila's review was right on. As someone with a very specific diet, I was alarmed to find out that what I thought I was eating was not actually the case. Unfortunately, knowing that the owner is adding "stuff" is very upsetting. People need to ask what is in the Wow Cow flavor that they are ordering so that they know if anything has been added or not. I find it unacceptable that a company that has prided itself on low calorie, low sugar, and lactose free yogurts would put its customers lives in danger to add a little more "flavor", which seems to be at the owner's discretion. I was in there yesterday and ordered the chocolate Mint and found out that real cookie was being added in and I can't have much sugar so it is good that i only ate part of a small. From now on I will only eat Vanilla, since that is the purest yogurt they have.
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Wow Cow - Now I'm a Cow!, 3/30/2009
Reviewer: Cecilia
from Santa Barbara, CA
Do you remember the Seinfled episode with the "fat free" frozen yogurt that wasn't really fat free? If you are getting Wow Cow at MConnell's thinking it's fat free, and only 9 calories per ounce, LOOK OUT! The owner has started adding "stuff" like cookies, cake batter, and full fat yogurt to the mixes. I know a few Wow-Cow regulars that have gained a bit of weight lately (myself included). The weight issue aside, the secret ingredients could be a bigger issue for those of you out there with food allergies/intolerances!
If not illegal, it is definitely false advertising.
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Wow Cow! Wow Good!, 3/22/2009
Reviewer: Matthew
from Santa Barbara, CA
I always get the Wow Cow. They have tons of flavors to choose from that rotate and they are usually all quite fantastic. Great treat without the guilt. I usually get three flavors in my "small" (which is HUGE) so you can always get the best of all worlds. A great spot to check out.
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Excellent Ice Cream, 3/19/2009
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
Since its made locally it has to be fresh right? Served at a great cold temperature unlike the Goleta one. Single scoop portion is huge. Limited parking. Nice servers, no wait for ice cream.
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Love McConnells
Reviewer: Sandy
from Santa Barbara, CA
My biggest complaint is that there is rarely parking available.
The Wow Cow is great - and the portions sizes are wonderful.
I love all of the flavors too. My favorites are peanut butter, cookies and creme, pumpkin, and eggnog. The lemon is terrific too.
The staff are great - and I have never had a bad experience there.
I visit the store at least 3 times a week.
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It's OK But not the Best
Reviewer: Win
from Honolulu, Hi
I tried McConnell's twice while I was on my recent visit to SB. The selection was good. The ice cream was not of the quality I expected for a super premium specialty ice cream. Perhaps the over run was a bit high. My pint was not weighed and I am pretty sure that it was not a real pint of ice cream. It was packed with a scoop and not a spade. The freezers were dirty and was an immediate turn off. The counter service was good (I left a tip) but seemed unorganized on the second day (the boss was not there). WowCow portions were over the top. It seemed that the staff wanted to finish up the night and the excessive portions made a big mess. Good Luck.
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The BEST!
Reviewer: Niki Byrne
from Santa Barbara, CA
This establisments only flaw is that it makes me leave campus illegally to enjoy its delicioius sustinance. WOW! COW!
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Hot Fudge Sundae
Reviewer: Dianne
from Santa Barbara
Had not been there in a while. Ordered the single scoop on Saturday.
The toppings were extremely skimpy. Dirty as Baskin Robbins is, at least it still comes out like a sundae there. This was more like ice cream with something sprinkled on it. Oh well, we have been going since they had locations on State and Milpas, might as well start making them at home.
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Love that ice cream!
Reviewer: Bethany
from Goleta, CA
This place is the best. Great variety, great hours (I love that they stay open relativly late) and great staff. I've never felt that the employees there were irritated to help me even when I've come in 5 minutes before closing as asked them to make me two milkshakes after they've already cleaned everything up. Always quick to offer assistance when you walk in. Try a cookie-dough milkshake; they're out of this world!
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