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I love their concept of vegan ice cream with a coconut base. It's the lack of parking that makes it harder for me to visit this location. No parking & lots of restrictions (permits needed)
Very small place hidden in the corner of Dayglow. I do say their menu is minimal as well. I got the single scoop of the Dayglow Coffee. Unfortunately, it isn't a strong coffee flavor, and i really wish it was stronger and stood out more. It leaned on the coconut flavor. Not bad, but for the price, wish the flavor was more prominent. I do like how creamy it was though. Definitely not a bad spot to check out and parking is metered street parking.
My entire family is obsessed with the ice cream here!, From my youngest to my grandparents, they all say it is the best ice cream in the city! You would never know that it's vegan, the flavors are so spot on! Service is great, I love that they have rotating seasonal flavors as well as Staples, which we all come back for again and again. Prices are fair, considering the quality of their product, highly recommended if you are looking for a healthy alternative on a hot summer day!
Great ! Ice cream very tasty ! Definitely recommended friends and family wood love it . Great customer service, very polite and helpful. Clean environment, inside very decorative and bright lights . 10/10 I'll be back soon
Well, Awan made up for my previous negative experience... (it was closed). This time, it was open! And thankfully, the helpful employee offered me some free samples, which really shaped my choice. Went with a seasonal flavor. Blue Yuzu! Tart, floral East Asian citrus swirled with blue spirulina (algae!!!). It was perfectly light, healthy, sweet, sour, delicious. Nicely sized, so you don't feel like you're over-eating. Really felt great during, and after eating it.
Tiny little shop tucked away from the main drag. Keep your eyes open to find it! A nice variety of unique flavors; the server patiently let us try a few samples before committing. Pricing is really fair. We ordered soursop, yuzu, caramel, and passionfruit. All delicious!
I got a kids scoop of Pineapple Pandan (Spring Seasonal Flavor 2026) & my fiancé got a double scoop of Vanilla & Salted Caramel. I'm vegan, my fiancé is not. He said he'd rather have this ice cream than dairy, and other vegan ice creams we've had. SCORE! This ice cream was delicious. I tried nearly every flavor! Creamy, cold, soft. Being coconut milk based, there wasn't a background coconut flavor to any ice cream I tried (which was great because sometimes coconut milk based ice creams have the coconut undertone). Perfect ice cream texture. I appreciate that they have flavors that change with the season. I love that each flavor came with a dedicated topping (mine came with a freeze dried pineapple & the salted caramel came with grated palm sugar). This Awan is operated out of a window connected to the Day Glow coffee shop (look for the blue building)! No dedicated parking lot, so street parking only. Outdoor & indoor seating available.
10/10 gelato spot... LA has so many good ones, but this is definitely way up there. Got the lychee seasonal flavor and it was to die for. They have a pretty small but really great selection of unique, Asian-inspired flavors. Super expensive (~$10, more if you want to split scoops or get 2 flavors), but worth once in a while/if you're splitting. Next to Dayglow, a coffee shop - super cute environment. Would absolutely come back if I'm in LA.
If you're looking for artisanal vegan ice cream that tastes good, then you're in the right place. This location is tucked away around the corner. Look for the blue Dayglow building, and you're in the right place. I came here because a friend recommended it. I had no idea it was vegan until I realized that all of the ice creams were made of coconut milk. My partner doesn't like vegan food but he enjoyed the ice cream. There were some interesting seasonal flavors, but I really wanted vanilla that day. Because the ice cream is made with coconut milk, my ice cream tasted more like coconut ice cream with a hint of vanilla, and very different from typical dairy ice cream that I realized just tastes like milk and vanilla. I'd be interested in returning to taste the other flavors to see if coconut is still the dominant flavor or not. But it's not a place that I would go out of my way for. It's more of a place that I'd drop by if I was in the neighborhood. I'm also not a big ice cream person so take that as you will.
I am not being hyperbolic when I say this, but as someone who has had a LOT of great ice cream in their life, Awan was probably the best ice cream I've ever had. Full stop. This place is a SUPER mom n pop Indonesian inspired ice cream place. You order at a little hole in the wall nook, but there is plenty of open indoor-outdoor style seating next to it. I believe everything is also vegan/coconut based! Now to the best ice cream I've had in my life: the one that ranks above them all is their collab with REM Beauty by Ariana Grande called "LOVE SPELL". It is Gula Jawa and Hibiscus flavored. The floral! The sweet! The hint of tangy! I quite literally experienced sensations that I've never tasted, kind of like Remy from Ratatouille during the synesthesia sequence. I loved it so much I went right back at bought a pint for $25. This is my petition to make this a forever flavor instead of seasonal!!! This was WAY too good of a flavor to be temporary!!! I also got the Satsuma Mandarin. WOW. The little dried slice of orange on top was the cherry on top. Lmao. Perfectly balanced sweet with tangy, and esp as someone who generally dislikes citrus flavors, this was a BANGER. Honestly...I'm still thinking about this ice cream. The flavors are so unique, so much so that I feel that it is quite literally art. I wish there was a location in the San Fernando Valley because I would be there all. the. time. I cant wait to go back!!!
SERVICE - located in West Hollywood slightly away from the busier strip of bars and restaurants - tucked into a corner behind the coffee shop in front - parking available on street or in a nearby lot - seating available in covered area or outdoor MENU - Indonesian inspired coconut based frozen desserts - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - thai tea black sesame butter crunch (/10): thai tea base with black sesame paste and cornflakes folded in. The combination of thai tea and black sesame are both bitter so when paired with the sweet coconut it made for a balanced flavored dessert. I had also tried the plain vanilla flavor but found it too sweet. WOULD I GO BACK? Possibly. I liked some of the flavors that had more bitter notes but it was not my favorite dessert.
If you're not specifically looking for this place, you will definitely miss it, lol. It's tucked away into a corner (literally) and it's just a take-out window haha. I love how interesting their flavors are, and the girl helping us was so sweet and let us try as many as we liked! We were able to try the gaviota strawberry, dayglow coffee, thai tea + black sesame butter, nekohama hojicha, and shinko pear + ginger. Their ice cream flavors really pack a punch and everything was so flavor-forward (no delicate or mild flavors here!) I ended up getting their strawberry (so basic, but so good and refreshing), and my husband got the thai tea + black sesame butter (I loved the Thai tea part, but the black sesame was too heavy and rich for me, haha). I feel like you can't go wrong with any of their flavors! There's a little area to sit and enjoy the ice cream, otherwise I'd recommend just taking it to-go. Parking here is atrocious, even for LA standards. We came on a weekday night and there was absolutely no parking. While I liked the ice cream, not sure if I'd brave the parking situation to come back, lol.
8/28/2025 First time at Awan. Had it on my must-go-to list for so long! Went on a Monday afternoon. After trying Awan on Melrose Ave, it was closed. There was a note telling me that it will open at 4:00pm instead of the usual 3:00pm, so I've decided to reroute to the one at Huntley Dr., which was a huge mistake! Traffic was crazy and parking is crazier! Finally parked in a neighborhood closeby, which had parking permit signs everywhere, took a huge risk and parked. Sampled a few before deciding. The Awan employee was very patient. NEKOHAMA HOJICHA (Kids Scoop, 3oz) Cannot tell it had coconut in it! Love the creamiess of this ice cream! Very creamy and barely any coconut flavor! The hojicha was from Nekohama and it was a good quality hojicha! SPLIT SCOOP - BALINESE VANILLA BEAN This had a lovely, rich vanilla bean flavor. It has coconut cream in it, but I could barely taste the coconut flavor. On top of the ice cream was sprinkled gula jawa (unrefined palm sugar) which was unnecessary, as I liked the flavor as it was. Love the creamy, luxurious mouthfeel! Simply delicious! PEACH + APRICOT SWIRL This was my favorite! Full of peach flavor! So good! It was a though you're biting into a fully ripened peach on a hot summer's day! Incredibly fruity, flavorful, peachy! The apricot swirl added a lovely apricot zing to it! But most of it tastes like peachy ice cream. Loved it so much, I bought a pint of it. Samples tried: Gaviota Strawberry, Dayglow Coffee, Gula Jawa Salted Caramel, Hibiscus. Out of the ones I've tried, I liked Dayglow Coffee the most. CUSTOMER SERVICE Asked for a few samples and were generously given various samples. Good customer service all around. Friendly and kind! LOCATION / SEATS / PARKING This was an odd location, as it was in a small corner next to Dayglow Coffee. There are outdoor table and seats. Parking is very difficult, as already mentioned. You can park very far away and walk or park in the neighborhood parking, which has permit parking only signs all around. I took a risk and parked somewhere that did not directly have that sign over it, yet it felt a bit risky, as majority of that neighborhood had a no parking without permit sign. Personally, I would recommend a different location. I definitely want to return to Awan, but to a different location due to parking issues.
2 years ago
This is the best vegan birthday cake ice cream I have ever had! Creamy and the perfect texture with just the right sweetness. The guy working was very nice too. read more
1 year ago
SO delicious! You definitely don't need to be vegan or lactose free to enjoy the ice cream here and I personally thought it was well worth the hype. I got the Balinese vanilla bean and it was one of the most delicious ice creams I've ever had. I also got the Bonnie & Cavallion melon which was also really good, especially if you like melon but for me the vanilla bean really stole the show. The service was great and there is some seating which I'm not sure if it's shared with the Dayglow right next to it or if it's only for Dayglow customers. It is also street parking only. read more
2 years ago
Reccomend this place, the desert has an interesting texture, not a typical ice cream. It's creamy, sweet and they have original flavors. The guy makes them cute with little topping details and it tastes really good too. read more
I now understand the hype! After sampling the Blood Orange flavor which was too much like creamsicle to me I decided on getting the blueberry flavor. Not only was this ice cream super creamy it was also refreshing. Each bite of felt like i was popping a fresh blueberry in my mouth! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other flavors read more
3 years ago
Absolutely delicious!!!! Soooo creamy, i could easily eat this every day Staff were so friendly and helpful when serving and going over information on flavors. Definitely going back, this is my new Summer evening treat spot. read more
Awan's ice cream is out of this world in its flavor coming from an ice cream connoisseur. A friend recommended that we check out this place after my birthday lunch since I love ice cream! I've never had vegan ice cream as good as this before and am incredibly surprised that it is in fact vegan. It was perfect and refreshing on a warm September day. The ice cream is on the more expensive side but 100% worth it to try! So fresh, rich, and creamy in flavor. I love strawberries and all strawberry flavored dishes so their strawberry ice cream checked all the boxes. It tastes literally like strawberries in ice cream form but better. The place is small and easy to miss- we walked right past and had to double back. It has a window where you can order and a small bench right by that area that you can sit but you most likely would want to walk elsewhere to enjoy your ice cream since it is cramped. *A belated review from a visit back in September read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
After seeing this place on a tiktok, I was convinced I had to try it. I had some trouble finding it, as it's a little tucked away, and a pretty small location. This ice cream shop is vegan and they are constantly rotating their flavors. I ordered the Arava melon flavor, and was impressed with how much flavor it was able to give off, tasted exactly like a melon would! I absolutely loved the minimalist presentation of the icecream and I will be coming back to try new flavors. read more
4 years ago
Is it ice cream or not? Try it for yourself ! Long line even late at night. Speaks for itself. Ordered the strawberry and Oreo and vanilla. All super yummy. Service was execellent. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free all coconut base and fresh ingredients from Indonesia and Santa Monica fresh market. Love it. Will come back for sure. Trust. read more
3 years ago
You know it's good when it's a hole in the wall spot. So creamy and flavors are so unique. I love that it's not too sweet. Such a vibe and I appreciate that it's dairy free. Would come back ! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Wait/service 5/5: Came here on a Saturday around 7 and there was no wait, although I can't say this for long, because I know this place will go viral sometime soon. The service was awesome. The man behind the counter explained the process of sourcing of their ingredients and how that influences their menu that changes constantly based on the season. Ice cream 6/5: I've lived in SF, LA, and SD. Out of all the ice cream plates I've been to, Awan is the best ice cream I've ever had and it's vegan, too. They actually made vegan ice cream taste better than non-vegan ice cream?! Out of all the flavors of the week (menu listed at bottom), I liked marades bois strawberry, sugarcube melon, and valencia orange the most, although you can't go wrong with any. Each flavor makes you feel like you are eating the actual fruit but intensified. Every spoon was like a flavor explosion in your mouth. For example, the valencia orange: they were somehow able to incorporate the oils of the fruit and simulated the "dryness" in your throat when you normally eat citrus. Crazy Pricing: Definitely the most I've paid for ice cream. Different flavors have different prices. 3 split scoops came out to $16. One pint of the sugarcube melon (my favorite) was $20. If I go broke, it's not because of inflation but it's because of Awan. early July '22 Menu: balinese vanilla, valencia orange, lemongrass, 3 types of strawberries (gaviota, seascape, marades bois), sugarcube melon, chocolate, blood orange, blackberry, raspberry read more
Awan is a HIDDEN gem in WeHo! I am far from being a vegan, but I decided to taste test some icecream alongside my lactose-intolerant friends and was delightfully surprised by just how good this dessert was. In order to find Awan, you'll need to go down the steps in front of youth house, and past the Dayglow storefront to find a tiny walk up serving window that is Awan! Our lovely server was generous enough to let us try many flavors, provide recommendations, and beautifully present our orders with toppings. I was very impressed by the quality of our service, especially considering Awan is just a hole in the wall. She was also playing Pheobe Bridgers in store which was dope :) If it's still available I would highly recommend Harry's Berries! Out of Chocolate Oreo, Vanilla, and Coffee, Harry's definitely took the cake for the most deliciously sweet and creamy flavor. However, I know Awan is constantly circling through flavors (check out their Instagram: @enjoy.awan) so I'm sure there's an abundance of more amazing flavors to try. If I was vegan, I would be visiting every week! read more
4 years ago
Saw Awan on Instagram and finally had a chance to try it out while in the area. Small and cute little Ice cream join! Great flavors adn I would recommend the Balinese Vanila! read more
4 years ago
Went there on the hottest days, it was so nice, pretty impressed how vegan ice cream can taste so good. It was super creamy and had really unique flavors. I would say they all taste pretty good. It's a really small store front with only a few tables and seats outside Orange: this was one of my favorites on a super hot summer day. Melon: this was really creamy and I really, it kinda feels like cream and melon Peach: the peach was pretty good too Coffee and mint: the flavor was pretty unique read more
4 years ago
Service and tasting all the different flavors they had on deck went absolutely amazing. Really small and cozy space. Flavor options were a bit limited but I understand because the ice cream is a little more curated than other places. Really enjoyed the scoop of chocolate and blackberry that I got, they were definitely really good, but nothing crazy-special imo. The texture was perfection and wasn't icy at all like how so many vegan ice creams I've had have been. Will for sure be back to try more flavors and see what they have to offer! read more
3 years ago
I love this place. I love that's it non dairy & how it doesn't hurt my stomach. & it's just soooo good. Unfortunately it is 10$ & somehow takes years to scoop ice cream I feel like there is a much more efficient way to expedite the process but that is out of my control. BUT the ice cream is so tasty that it doesn't even lose a point for being slow/pricey. Go test this place out read more
3 years ago
Wow wow wow! The flavors here & overall experience was so sick. I love the coconut bits in the ice cream & the overall texture of the ice cream. The spot was very tiny but perfect for an ice cream pick up after dinner. I highly recommend and I'll definitely be back. I hope they expand soon to more locations so I can access it frequently! read more
3 years ago
Hot take, but I don't really understand the hype surrounding AWAN. I love ice cream and can justify paying for an $8 scoop once in awhile, but I probably wouldn't revisit AWAN after trying it once. All flavors have a coconut base, which I actually really enjoyed! It was light and flavorful. I also really liked the texture of the ice cream which can be described as stretchy. I just find this place overhyped like many LA dessert spots. read more
4 years ago
Literally the best vegan ice cream in Los Angeles. I've been here almost 15 times since discovering this place almost 3 months ago and will continue as long as I am in LA. The ice cream is incredibly creamy and fresh without tasting vegan at all, and the entire experience of going to Awan keeps me coming back all the time. I almost never came here after seeing the price tag of $8 a scoop, but everything about the experience made me very glad I did. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly. Every time I've gone, I've been able to sample all of their new flavors and learn about the background behind them. Sampling is best when there are no other people there because there is less pressure and it can take some time, but still worth the wait if there are other people. The flavors range from citrus and fruity to chocolate and birthday cake. My favorites have been the fruit flavors, especially the citrus ones (blood orange, lemon), because of how they manage to balance the freshness of the fruit with the creaminess of the coconut cream without any coconut flavor. However, the classic vanilla pairs incredibly well with most flavors and gets topped with gula jawa (coconut palm sugar). I've also really enjoyed the chocolate and dessert-y flavors too, including mint chocolate chip, blueberry pie, matcha, and Oreo. There are also interesting flavors like blue corn tortilla (my all-time favorite!), gula jawa, lemongrass, and tamarind on rotation. The flavors rotate pretty regularly because they are made in batches, and they've varied throughout going there multiple times a week. The price is most worth it when getting a split scoop because you can get 2 scoops where each scoop is 40% off. The shop is hidden down a few stairs next to Dayglow coffee. Parking can be difficult if there are no spots, but there are a few metered spots on Huntley next to Awan and more a bit further on the other end of the street. read more
5 years ago
There is some major food science going on here, it's terrifying - very easily the best vegan ice cream around when it comes to taste and texture. The meyer lemon flavor scares me how good it is. Street parking can be tough, but it's well worth it. You order from a cute little window and they've got these little sampler spoons that I do want to steal. Will certainly have to come back often as they rotate in new flavors. read more
Called Awan to find out their flavors on Sunday, 5/8 at 8pm. Zen, the owner, answered and took time to explain the various flavors available. Super impressed with his passion and thoughtfulness Z. He explained they have made 40 flavors since opening and the goal is to experiment with 100 flavors by the end of the year. They will then put together a more permanent flavor menu. We were excited to go to Awan after speaking with Zen so we took the short walk to the scoops window. Josh was super friendly and patient with us. I have never had vegan ice cream before...was not disappointed! I had the mocha stracciatteli/chocolate with salted peanut. My sister had tangerine/chocolate with salted peanut. Mom had the Harry Berry/chocolate with salted peanut. All were delicious! We will be sure to stop by again when we are in the area! read more
If someone told me to meet them in a small alley for the best ice cream ever I'd be more than a little suspicious...until I came here because it's TRUE. This is bar far THE best vegan ice cream I've ever had and trust me I've been on the hunt. It's not only the best vegan ice cream, but definitely in my top 5 ice cream places I've ever had, period. It's tucked away in a small alleyway nook that could definitely make it tough to find. But the fact that there was a line after I ordered proves how good this place is, getting people to come despite its unideal location. I got the chocolate oreo and the vanilla bean. The vanilla bean was topped with coconut sugar. Both flavors were rich, amazing, and addicting. I truly regret not getting a pint of each but I will definitely be back to do that. I love their concept of changing their menu constantly so every time you come back there are likely new flavors. Staff was incredibly nice and friendly and they do samples!! I cannot emphasize enough you need to try this ice cream! Even if you're not vegan, do it!! This is your sign to try some alleyway ice cream haha read more
Best ice cream in LA!! My bf and I came here not knowing that it would just be a window next to Dayglow! Although it's small, the service was great, flavors diverse, and tasted amazing!! The flavors change frequently, but at the time we went they had options ranging from classic, coffee, raspberry, apple, chocolate, tangerine, oreo, etc. It's quite pricey with most menu items being $8-9 for a scoop, but you can order half scoops for two flavors of about the same price (and it turns out to be basically 2 scoops!). You can tell they take a lot of time creating these flavors and you can't get this type of ice cream elsewhere. The texture was not too creamy and they all tasted very refreshing. Definitely coming back! read more
3 years ago
I've never seen an ice cream shop like this before! This shop doesn't have any seating inside because it is a small bar hidden behind a coffee shop. They have seating outside that is connected with the coffee shop and if my friend didn't take me, I would have never known because it is so hidden! When I got there, it was late at night so there was no one else in line, but the worker was so kind and offered me to try every flavor. Honestly, I didn't love all the flavors but the one I liked the most was the Valencia Orange! It was sweet and tangy and had a tiny piece of candied orange on top. The spoons are wooden and the cup is made out of recyclable paper. read more
3 years ago
Small little speakeasy ice cream place hidden in a small alleyway! All of their ice creams are vegan and their flavors rotate monthly. Their ice cream is on the pricier side ($10 for a split scoop w/ two flavors), however I think it's worth the price. The taste of the ice creams were phenomenal! Coming from someone who is not vegan, you can't even tell from the taste or texture that this ice cream is vegan. - blueberry: 8.9/10 - matcha: 9/10 read more
3 years ago
Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream! Let me tell you it definitely hit the spot, one of the best ice creams I've tried I can see why it's one of their top flavors. I got the single scoop and it's a good amount of serving but I should have gotten a double scoop for sure! If you love chocolate ice cream and Oreos, then this is the perfect flavor for you. Although, there is a hint of coconut in the aftertaste in case you're not too huge on coconut. But the actual flavor overpowers it. We went late at night but the service was still good! You have to be careful not to miss the window it's right next to a small coffee shop. There's a few chairs around to sit after or you can walk around and see the other shops around. Very small space but great ice cream! I will definitely need to go back and try other flavors! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Amazing, some of the best ice cream I've had! I sampled every flavor and it was one of the hardest decisions I've made because every flavor was so creative and delicious And the guys helping us out were incredible and I could tell they were passionate and inspired about the craft of ice cream read more
4 years ago
I think my found my new favorite ice cream spot in LA. And surprisingly, it's vegan! Came here on a whim while hanging in WeHo. The ice cream is creamy & dense, and the flavors are all standouts. The girl helping was kind enough to let me sample almost all the flavors. I've never had vegan ice cream, that tasted better than regular ice cream, but I'm definitely a fan. Can't wait to take all my friends back! read more
4 years ago
I was super impressed by AWAN! I didn't realize all the flavors were vegan (all coconut based) because they were all so creamy and didn't taste of coconut at all. We ordered a split scoop of the mint chocolate chip and valencia orange. Both flavors were amazing -- the valencia orange tasted like a creamsicle! The split scoop came out to $8, which is on the pricier side, but portion sizes were pretty generous. Would recommend visiting for a light dessert! read more
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