I always hear people talking about this place and I know a lot of restaurants that use their ice cream, yet, I have never been to their actual store. Not only am I a fan, but my dog is too. When I came in I was immediately greeted by - Lelan and Alec. They knew it was our first time so they gave us some time to think about what we wanted and they did not rush us and they were not super annoyed that it took us a few minutes They were really friendly and helpful. Asked if we wanted to sample any of the flavors and etc. they don't have a HUGE variety, but they have the standard flavors and my favorite, birthday cake (which looks amazing. It's so colorful) You can tell they use good quality ingredients We ended up getting a scoop of Vietnamese coffee And a birthday cake scoop and made it into a sundae They have merch (clothes, but also they have the cutest pins and keychains) They have a private parking lot They have ice cream cakes They have ice cream bars Now, for my dogs favorite part. My pup only has a few teeth left and she's gotten stubborn when it comes to drinking water. So I'm always looking for treats she can have. They have pup ice cream (we've tried so many and they always have preservatives / all this added stuff, Or she doesn't like it) This is a peanut butter ice cream with just 4 ingredients and she goes CRAZY for it They have private parking Vegan options Service is extremely helpful and friendly And my dog is their biggest fan Don't forget their ice cream bars, floats, sundaes, milkshakes and more Also, 5 stars for Alec and Lelan If you have a dog, you definitely have to try the doggy ice cream PS before coming look up their hours. They don't open very early read more

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I had this ice cream (cookie monster) back in 2021 at a car show and could not remember the store's name. Up until recently, I discovered that it was this place! Ever since then when Im around the area, I would definitely grab some good desserts. Ps: First phone was back in 2021. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Cookie monster - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Fantastic ice cream - both the mango sorbet and Ube brownie were refreshing, rich and delicious. The brownie in the Ube ice cream was super soft and not too sweet. The staff were friendly and offer samples prior to taking the order. The ambiance is cozy with few outdoor tables for seating. Highly recommended! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Ube brownie - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It was okay, they don't fill up the cups. Matcha berry crunch was good it had white crunchy bits but ive had better matcha flavors. read more

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Been here so many times I've lost track of the calories lol but that's okay. The ice cream cake is worth trying with friends / family for a birthday. All the flavors are pretty darn good, my only complaint is they are cashless but it's better for their safety I'm sure just be aware if you come to have a card or apple / android pay for your bill. Fast service and some cool merch and collabs from time to time read more

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Always delicious, and so many unique choices you can't go wrong. Afters was the pioneer of the Cookie Monster ice cream now every other ice cream shop and store brand has their own version of it. Afters is still the numero uno and now they have a mint monster with green ice cream instead of the blue- it's like Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch. Sesame Street... if ykyk read more

I've walked by this popular ice cream shop many times but never gone in. So when I was craving ice cream on a hot day this week I decided to finally give it a try. They seem to have about 15 unique ice cream flavors at a time and are happy to let you try them before making a decision. On my visit they had three (!!) types of brownie ice cream. After trying all three I decided on the ube brownie batter ice cream. The ube was a nice complement to the chocolate richness of the brownie. Since it was my first visit, the person helping me suggested the milky bun, which turned out to be an ice cream sandwhich inside of a warm glazed donut. Ordering the milky bun was where I went wrong. The great thing about ice cream sandwiches is that they turn ice cream into an easy-to-hold treat with a cookie outside that complements the ice cream without over-powering it, similar to a cone. This sandwhich was (a) impossible to pick up and eat like a sandwhich, (b) way too sweet: it overpowered the flavor of the ice cream, and (c) poorly proportioned: there was far too much "milky bun" and not nearly enough ice cream. I ended up using a spoon to eat the ice cream out from inside the bun on its own, but it was less ice cream than you'd get in a normal 1 scoop cone or cup. I do want to give them another try, I'll just steer clear of the milky bun and recommend you do the same! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Pass on the milky bun. Too much donut, not enough ice cream. - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Let's say 2025 is the year of the pistachio. Fueled by the Dubai Chocolate craze, this green nut has taken over the culinary world, including, ice cream. So when I scrolled past social media posts about Afters' new Dubai Chocolate ice cream, I was set on tasting this viral sensation. Upon arriving, I saw their famous, vibrant blue COOKIE MONSTER (vanilla-based with chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, and fudge) -- a bestseller for a reason. But my true quest was for the mysterious Pistachio ice cream. I settled on a two-scoop combo: the Strawberry Cookie Crunch (classic strawberry with chocolate chips) and the highly anticipated Pistachio (pistachio-flavored with real chipped pistachio nuts). Both scoops were incredibly satisfying. The STRAWBERRY COOKIE CRUNCH offered a sweet, pleasant texture from the cookie dough. PISTACHIO ice cream was wonderfully creamy and absolutely loaded with broken pistachio nuts, providing a fantastic textural contrast. The flavor itself was subtle, with a distinct earthy and woody complexity that truly highlighted the unique taste of the nut without being overly sweet. Afters has clearly mastered these flavors, and I'm eager to explore their other high-quality offerings. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Strawberry Cookie Crunch and Pistachio - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

This saw my first time here, so I didn't really know the deal beyond that it was probably some good quality ice cream. Now, take that tasty ice cream and slap it in a warm donut??!? Don't mind if I do. ;) The service was quick and friendly, the two guys working there came out quick to greet us, answer our questions, and offer a few samples to help us narrow down the options. The place is simple and clean in feel and design. Not much seating wise, and space out front is limited, but whatever, you'll quickly forget about all of that as soon as you're enjoying your tasty dessert, I promise! :) read more

Afters Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Located in a convenient plaza across from cal state LB! We tried the raspberry matcha crunch in a waffle cone! Service was kind and chatted! The place was clean and well-lit. Great dessert spot! read more

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Afters is always a vibe and hands down one of the best spots in Long Beach when you have a late night craving for ice cream. The service here is consistently friendly and welcoming it feels like they genuinely want you to enjoy yourself and don't mind handing out all the free samples lol. Normally I'm loyal to my go to flavor Dark Matter but this time I decided to switch things up and went with the Stwaberry Cookie Crunch. No regrets there it was creamy, rich, and had that perfect balance of flavor and texture. My girl stuck with her tried and true favorite Salty O's and honestly I get why it's her go to every time. It's the perfect mix of sweet and salty, addictive in the best way. Whether you're pulling up after dinner or just looking for the perfect late night indulgence, Afters delivers every single time. If you haven't tried it yet do yourself a favorite it's worth every scoop. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Salty O's and Strawberry Cookie Crunch - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I got the strawberry matcha crunch, which was great! I loved the strawberry jam ribbons and the white chocolate covered rice krispy treats. There's plenty of spots to sit outside and eat, and there is a lot of friendly staff available to help you get samples. read more

Afters Ice Cream - jasmine milk tea and strawberrry matcha crunch - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

such good ice cream! I came here after scootering for three hours and was so refreshing' great environment and service.

I saw a lot negative reviews on the service specifically the night shift but I've never had an issue with opening shift so this review is based off that. 10/10 service every time, the workers here are always pleasant to me, the store is always kept very clean, and the ice cream/milky buns are always delicious! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Milk & Cereal milky bun - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was a great opportunity to check out a local ice cream shop. They definitely had some unique ice cream flavors. I had the double dark chocolate with brownie and the pistachio Dubai. They complimented each other very well while the store does look a little rundown, and there are no restrooms for customers even, the ice cream was definitely creamy smooth and delicious Located near CFU Long Beach. It was a good opportunity for my colleagues and I to have a quick ice cream cap after a nice long meeting. read more

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Finally got to try Afters. It's generally busy with a line so clearly a popular shop. I love supporting local ice cream shops and since their selection includes some unique, Asian-inspired flavors, I wanted to try them out. I got their ube brownie and Vietnamese coffee ice creams. Flavor-wise, very good but unfortunately, I'm not in love with the texture of their ice cream.. I'll be sticking with my go to Wanderlust creamery for Asian inspired ice cream flavors.. read more

Afters is a unique ice cream shop tucked away in a small plaza located on 7th and PCH, directly across the street from the Veterans Hospital. This ice cream joint is quite nostalgic to me as I used to stop by constantly in high school when their infamous 'Milky Bun' was trending in the foodie community. Their Milky Bun is ultimately a donut sandwich with a scoop of your choice of ice cream flavor in the middle. My go-to is the Milky Bun with their 'Cookie Monster' ice cream. Cookie Monster is cookies and cream with some sort of colored dye, I'm assuming. I love how they have a great and unique selection of flavors to choose from. My mom doesn't really enjoy sweets but she loved her waffle cone she had the other day. For an ice cream shop this is a pretty cool spot to treat your sweet tooth. Service was also A1 upon our recent visit, the young gentleman helping us was helpful, patient, and also offered us samples of their flavors. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area! read more

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This place is awesome. That cookie butter ice and my new favorite. I forget what it's called but they had a soft donut that I added cookie butter to it and read more

We ordered a box of Cookie Monster ice cream bars for delivery which were so delicious! They were so creamy, not too sweet and they hit the spot. I most definitely want to visit the actual location next time but for a boxed ice cream bar to be so tasty, I can only imagine how good their ice cream fresh would be! read more

We stopped at this small ice cream shop for a quick treat. The server was super friendly, attentive, and helpful. We ordered a sundae (on the cloud with mms, and caramel sauce) and two one scoops in cups ( killer chocolate brownie and triple c- vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, fudge and caramel and chocolate chip toppings). Ice cream is creamy, silky and tastes of the ingredients listed. It's a cute little place and right now they're selling g BTS21 merch. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Killer fudge brownie, on the cloud and Triple C's with cookie topping - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Card only - not sure if this is new since I didn't see in tips or top reviews. Yummy ice cream and donuts but the ice cream does melt inside the warm donut so hard to take on a ride. Kids loved the ice cream pops and server was super friendly and let me try what I wanted. Cookie butter was yummy and so were the after flakes. Anyways, bring a card :) read more

There are over twenty-five locations in Southern California, so they must be doing something right. I was thinking of getting the jasmine milk tea, but saw they had some special "Avatar- The Last Airbender" flavors. I tried "Aang's Spirit Moon Matcha," as I love matcha. I didn't care for the cake pieces though. I went with "Zuko's Ly-Chi Chili." I liked the lychee part, but didn't care for the chili swirl. The ice cream was too soft and melty as well. I didn't end up finishing it. read more

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What is a perfect summer treat? Mango sorbet with mochi : ) Looked like they had an array of flavors and toppings, but I just went straight for the mango lol Perfect after I just had a savory meal next door. Friendly service , just a little pricy. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Menu 7/2023 - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Afters Ice Cream never fails to delight! This was my third visit, and once again, it exceeded expectations. The Cookie Butter flavor was divine, and my partner couldn't get enough of the Cookie Monster. The taste experience is truly out of this world. pricing remains reasonable. While parking might pose a challenge, the outstanding customer service more than makes up for it. Plus, the abundance of outdoor seating adds to the charm. We especially love that Afters Ice Cream is open late, making it the perfect late-night treat destination. Overall, the ice cream was incredibly tasty, leaving us already planning our next visit! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Cookie monster shake Cookie butter - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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When I'm really craving the sweet stuff, After's always hits the spot. There are so many good flavors here that I was actually having a hard time choosing between. I ultimately ended up with the Single Scoop Cookie Monster. It's leaves your mouth a little bit blue, but so worth it when you're craving a creamy cookies 'n cream flavor. There's also an option to do a milky bun, which is having your ice cream in a donut form! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Single Scoop Strawberry Cookie Crunch w/ Sprinkles (Top) & Cookie Monster (Bottom) - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I LOVE AFTERS. 5 mins drive from Long Beach campus. In a very convenient location with plenty of parking and lots of other restaurant options. So great to grab ice cream here after dinner. GET THEIR JASMINE MILK TEA WITH MOCHI. It's a great alternative to boba. read more

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Afters is a fantastic ice cream shop tucked in the bixby village plaza on bellflower and PCH. We found this shop on a late night craving. This is the only local shop that closes at 12am on weekends! The chocolate chip cookie is great as always and the cookie butter with cap'n crunch is incredible. Staff is friendly and service is fast. there's not really any room inside to eat but you can hang outside on the tables if you like. they also have pints you can take to go, shakes,floats, drinks and also merch! Recommended for those late night sweet cravings read more

Yummy ice cream, haven't been here in years. Still delicious, glad to be back. My son's favorite is Ube read more

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I came here to try the ice cream. The flavors they have are interesting. Service was ok. The ice cream had great flavor and very creamy. If you like that kind of ice cream then this is your place to go. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Mint Monster - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love Afters! The service is always fast and super friendly. It is open nice and late for that late night sweet tooth fix or date night, and the flavors are always unique and interesting. I got the ube brownie ice cream in a milky bun, which is basically a glazed donut cut in half like a sandwich. The ice cream had a great ube flavor and had little pieces of fudge brownie in it. And the price was reasonable. The only thing I would change next time is to skip on the milky bun and go for the cup. The milky bun is warm so it makes your ice cream melt twice as fast (and holding it with a warm human hand doesn't help), so you end up wolfing it down faster than you may have wanted to. Other than that, no complaints. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Ube brownie on a Milky Bun + cookie crisp - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Unlimited samples!! Tasty flavors! We came back three days in a row!! They're accommodating with the kids trying different flavors.

Ok so I have a huge sweet tooth, with an affinity for ice cream. Just a little shop serving your non-standard flavors of ice cream. A creamy double scoop of Cinnamon Toast Crunch - tasted like the cereal & a single scoop of Birthday Cake - equally creamy & good. Prices were inline with other ice cream places. Plenty of seating outside so ice cream on a warm night - it doesn't get much better. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Birthday Cake - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Big shout out to Ed who helped me tonight. Great service great vibe. Made sure i left with the best combination for the night. Shout out to the big dawg Ed!! read more

Went here to get some ice cream and I'm glad we went! They had so many different flavors, I will definitely be going back! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Cookie Monster - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I received an incomplete delivery order. I tried to call the store dozens of times, no answer, just a busy signal. I tried calling 5 other stores. 3 had busy signals too & 2 had numbers no longer in service. Unable to rectify this order, pretty ridiculous after spending $65 on ice cream. read more

Came recently and was able to try different flavors which is always nice before you buy. The ice cream itself was delicious. I'd say it was a bit pricey but for a sweet treat once in a while it was worth it. read more

This place is alright. WHY DO YOU GUYS ONLY ACCEPT CARD... the ice cream is good as hell tho. The vibe of the place is like an underground skate spot or smth read more

Amazing collection of flavors, great service, clean and inviting shop. Try everything.

Great customer service l. I will be back lol I do wish they had a plastic seal over the ice cream that comes in a pint etc. other than that clean place read more

I ordered a root beer float and it was absolutely delicious. The service was great and I love the vibe in there. Totally recommend A+++ read more

Afters Ice Cream - Root beer float with vanilla ice cream. - Desserts Near Me - Long Beach, California