I've been to this place many times -- every time I go to Manhattan Beach, I believe…read more Today, I tried the strawberry flavor. You can see the actual bird of strawberries in the ice cream scoop. And their scoops aren't tiny -- they are the full, overflowing scoop of ice cream. The staff is helpful and friendly. You can try some flavors before you decide what you want to get. Today, the inside was decorated for the World Cup 2026 fans, and there definitely were some global visitors, judging by the languages I overheard in the line while waiting for my turn.

Manhattan Beach Creamery is an independent, local Manhattan Beach landmark worth a stop for anyone…read morevisiting the area - and multiple visits if they are to your taste. While I've been here a few times this is my first formal review. I came with my family one Sunday evening on a hot July day, bypassing several chains on the way, including the new(er) Salt and Straw across the street. The inside is packed to the brim with sweets, small toys, and people, much like a candy shop of old. After reaching the front of the winding line our family shared a Banana Split ($13) - three scoops of ice cream, a split banana, hot fudge, a single dry topping (we chose coconut), whipped cream, and a trio of cherries - about as classic as it comes. The ice cream was good but not exceptional. The chocolate and strawberry were fairly generic, but I liked the third scoop of banana foster ice cream which had a nice banana kick. I doubt this ice cream is home made. The complements and construction to the sundae were great, however, and the flavors came together well. As I would hope for a location like this, the staff are local youths who served with patience and passion. In cases throughout the store are several of their other specialties - ice cream cookie sandwiches, dipped frozen bananas, and more - inviting repeat visits. Prices are elevated but not crazy for such a trendy area, although I would say with the middling quality of the ice cream a couple dollars less would be fine. Overall, Manhattan Beach Creamery is a local landmark worth at least a single visit for anyone in the area. If you can get past the generic, if a little boring, ice cream flavor and rampant commodification of the interior, you'll find a classic ice cream parlor with great service and history. Is it worth a repeat visit? I leave that to you. Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4/5

Ice cream located in the Manhattan Beach area. You will smell the delicious scent of the waffle…read morecones being made before you can even see the shop. It smells absolutely magical. When you enter, you can sample as many flavors as you would like. There are different sizes and you can choose cup or waffle cone. I had the salted caramel cookie dough. It was absolutely delicious. There are some small tables to sit at, but most people take their ice cream to go and enjoy the beach area.

Salt & Straw is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for unique ice cream flavors. The…read morequality was great, and the ice cream was super creamy with flavors you don't usually find anywhere else. I liked that they let you sample as many flavors as you wanted before deciding. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that some of the flavors were a little too adventurous for my taste, and the prices are on the higher side for the portion size. Still, the atmosphere was fun, the staff was friendly and patient, and it was a great spot to cool off with a sweet treat. I'd come back to try their seasonal flavors again.

Enjoyed my gelato from here!…read more The worker was sweet and was patient as I tried a few samples. THERE WERE SOOO MANY OPTIONS! I ended up opting for a split scoop of La Brea Tarpits and Cold Brew Crunch. It was such a great combo! I am a chocolate girly so I naturally gravitated towards the chocolate brownie flavor and I am always happy to add coffee flavor to that. I actually really appreciated the serving size for a split scoop as it was a good serving for a person of one! The one thing I noticed was that the La Brea Tarpits flavor was a bit icy and had an ever so slight taste of freezer burn. Overall, I enjoyed my sweet treat from here :)

Delicious gelato in Manhattan Beach!…read more This place has a huge selection of flavors. Samples are welcome! We tried a ton of different options before deciding. The staff is very friendly and super helpful. We had a large group come in, and they were so patient with us! The gelato tastes so good! Everyone in our group loved it and their flavors. You get a waffle cone wafer with your gelato, which is a nice touch. Definitely recommend stopping in. Not often you find a good gelato spot - you won't regret coming here!

The Baseline: The Ice Cream/Gelato Baseline consists of having quality dairy product, variety of…read moreflavors/mix-ins, and serving quantity for the price. Handles goes over the baseline on all marks. Food: I got 2 hand packed quarts, a hurricane, and a 4 scoop sampler. Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie is still reigning champ on flavors. Giving their taro flavor a chance. Also salty caramel truffle was great! Service: Fast, friendly Handel's staff made it fast and efficient. The were swamped tonight and they are still fast, friendly, and efficient. Ambiance: Manhattan Village is a fun safe place to hang out at 10pm at night.

Who doesn't love Handel's?! They have so many flavors to choose from, and their portions are…read moreseriously generous. Even a small feels like the size of a medium at other places! The line may look long when you arrive, but it moves pretty quickly. The staff is friendly, and they're fast with getting orders out, so we didn't have to wait long at all. There are so many flavors I still want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back!

In 2026, Handel's remains the best Ice Cream, not only the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in Redondo…read moreBeach ('tho, I call this area more like Torrance or bordering Palos Verdes)... Not only the best in the SBBC South Bay Beach Cities... Not only "one of", if not THE best in the Metropolitan Los Angeles So Cal area... but is highly recommended in all of California, the United States, the plant we call Earth and the Universe and Galaxy !!! What could make Handel's better??? Expand locations for convenience. Of course the usual x-factors of easy parking, no-wait short lines quick to serve, indoor ice cream parlor seating and the less-than-justified "lower prices, bigger portions" argument everyone has with every food vendor that exists... BUT truth be told, one of the reasons why I rank Handel's so high is the "Value" of the pricing and quantity compared to their peers competition along with the quality.

I come to this location all the time but never really pay attention to the pricing…read more The other day, I asked the girl at the counter if the small is the smallest size they have and she told me that there is a scoop that is at $2.50. I think, great since my elderly Dad is diabetic and shouldn't have a lot of ice cream, so I went with that but in a waffle cone, she said that would be $3.50. I said that's fine, I will have one in flavor A and the other one in flavor B, total came to $7.35 And I asked her to put the ice cream cone in a cup, so it would be easier for him to eat in the car as it was extremely hot that day, and I don't want it to drip all over the car. When she gave me the ice cream, it was both flavor in one cone. I told her I wanted 2 separate cone instead of all in one. And then she said it would be another $7, I was in a hurry, so didn't really put too much thoughts into it, and just charge it. So now I look at my charges, so it turns out the same serving, one is at $7.35 and the other is $7. When I get the ice cream, I asked her, so there nothing that is smaller than this. She said there is, but not in a waffle cone, it will be extra with a waffle cone. So I asked $2.50 in a regular cone and additional $3.50 for the waffle cone? She said yes!! I am still confused as to whether they have a smaller serving than small and how much it is. I check on the pricing people posted here and don't see a $2.50/$3.50 smaller size showing. It remains a mystery to me, and I really wanted to know as it will be a hot summer, both my elderly parents, who are diabetic, would probably asked for ice cream, and I really don't want them to have a small each on their own, since it is still a decent size and they don't like the same flavor, so they can't really share a small one.

They have two types of vegan cookies: brownie and chocolate chip. Both are great…read more The menu clearly indicates allergens including eggs I got the pretzel flavor and one of each vegan cookie It was pretty amazing

We didn't get the ice cream sandwich as we all just finished a large lunch, so we got scoops…read moreinstead. The flavors were great. The service was wonderful. The price tho.... Wow!!!! It was like $25 for a kids scoop and 2 adults double scoop. Great location. If we r in the area again, we would go again begrudgingly cause of the price.

The Hokey Pokey ice cream was delicious! Great quality ice cream, amazing atmosphere and service,…read moreperfect for a hot summer day. Will be coming back!

Stumbled upon this shop in my local area in Hermosa Beach and the staff were friendly and order…read morecame out in a snap. I ordered the "seasonal" raspberry ice cream and OMG it was the best EVER!!! I went every day after I was told it's seasonal and would be gone by end of week. So yum! There was hardly a wait . Now It's gone and I am so bummed! I asked the staff to please tell the owners to bring it back! They get their fruit locally and I understand there may be some logistics to make that happen but I am picky when it comes ti ice cream and the raspberry was D.E.V.I.N.E !!!!!!!

Such a delicious surprise!…read more I stopped by Van Leeuwen and tried the Strawberry Matcha Vegan ice cream, and it was SO good! The combination of strawberry and matcha was absolutely delicious, creamy, refreshing, and the perfect balance of flavors. I also love that it's vegan and still has such a satisfying texture and flavor. The matcha flavor really came through without overpowering the strawberry, and every bite made me want another one. Definitely a great spot when you're craving something sweet and want to try something a little different. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their flavors! Yelp Elite approved!

Van Leeuwen was PACKED when we went, and there was a pretty long line, but we decided to stick it…read moreout. I went with an espresso chocolate chip brownie situation. Basically, coffee ice cream loaded with chocolate chips and thicker pieces that I'm pretty sure were brownie. Then I added hot fudge on top. The ice cream was really good. Both of my friends got the brown sugar cookie dough. They added whipped cream, and one of them added sprinkles too. We all got single scoops in cups and took advantage of the outdoor seating. It was extremely hot outside, so sitting down with a cold cup of ice cream was exactly what we needed. Definitely recommend.

Such a great ice cream spot…read more Our go to items are .. Sweetie : ice cream with honey drizzle Honeymee : ice cream with a honeycomb *but what I usually do is ask for a sweetie with a honeycomb or a honeymee with honey drizzle. My husband has tried the shake too and it's just as good as the ice cream. It's such a simple dessert but sooo good. It may look "plain" but the taste is everything but plain. The ice cream and honey just go PERFECT together! Always a good treat.

The moment you step inside the ice cream shop, you are entering a cozy atmosphere where you find…read moreyourself feeling at home. The place has this classic ice cream shop feel with pastel aesthetics mixed into a modern clean vibe which mixes practicality with style. I LOVE the glass panel decoration and the front decor which are simple details yet convenient decoration. The options have an interesting range in diversity, from ice cream and drinks. Their combinations are so unique, blending trendy flavors like matcha, honey, and many more delicious flavors. My favorite flavor I have tried so far, was the Dalgona Affogato--which I picked because I was thinking of the squid games. The dessert was so smooth but the honey was slightly overbearing. If that is not to your preference, they have other options that can certainly fit to your taste buds. The ice cream is perfectly sweet and an excellent treat in this summer weather. The honey crisps placed on top of the ice were so little, which I wished they had a bit more since it tasted so good with the smooth ice cream. Another thing I hoped was for the affogato to be a bit bigger portion. But then again, I am unsure about the sizings of affogato since this is my first time trying it. Thank you Honeymee Gardena for the experiance, hoping to try more in the future. (Update: Making this edit because I accidentally spelled the cafe name wrong in my previous review which I apologize for. The typo was made because when I was writing the review, I was also very busy so I wrote everything in a hurry and wasn't able to make changes. And yes, this update took so long to be made because when I write reviews, especially in this case, I often do different reviews all at once.)

blue stone lane is an amazing spot. Chet Major was my waiter and he was so kind and helpful. he was…read moresuper knowledgeable of the food and helped me a lot. It was a great time

I had a great experience here! Our server Siena was great and was very welcoming! the smoothies…read morewere amazing!