A really tasty ice cream and smoothie option right in the middle of the farmers market. I always…read morelove going to the farmers market and this is a frequent stop for me when I am in the mood for a sweet treat or when it's a warm day like it was this past weekend. The lady behind the counter was very polite, and this is more of a stand and takeout kind of place, there are no tables to sit. There are tables around the market though so just go to those if you want. Parking is also paid in this area, but many shops validate parking. For this visit, I chose the Caramel Ice Cream as well as the Bananas Foster and thought it was a great combo. It was perfectly balanced, and I would highly recommend. I also ordered a Raspberry Smoothie and thought it was fantastic. It really hit the spot on a warm day and I would also order it on a cold one as well. I would definitely recommend and will be back.

My family decided that they wanted a sweet treat. So as we walked around the Original Farmer's…read moreMarket and we found Local Ice. My husband and son decided to get some ice cream. As we approached we noticed that there was a wait. There were people in front of us so we had the opportunity to look at the menu. When it was our turn we were greeted by a friendly person that took our order and then started getting it ready for us. My husband got a red raspberry Italian ice with a scoop of vanilla on top. I tried it and it was good. The raspberry Italian ice was a little sour. The vanilla ice cream was good. The combination evened out the flavor. My son tried the butter beer ice cream in a cone and he enjoyed the flavor. Overall Local Ice was a good place to stop by for a cold sweet treat. The service was friendly and it had a variety of flavors you can choose from.

One slice is $7 this month. We got the cinnamon banana bread, but the cinnamon was only on the top…read moreof the bread. Even so, not enough cinnamon. The banana bread itself is very moist which I enjoyed. Nothing too special honestly. Just a very standard banana bread. We did not expect such a thick slice for the price, so that was great! Service was great. They ask if you want a middle or edge piece.

I got the cinnamon variety as the OG chocolate chip wasn't available which I was told is their best…read moreseller. Nonetheless, the bread was fatty, crumbly, moist, not too overpowering with the cinnamon. A good start to the day with my coffee. I love banana bread, make it at home, and my consistency is not as moist like theirs. It definitely gives me something to work up to. The lady working the stand offered great service and was easy to chat with. At $8 a slice, I would get a whole load if she allowed a sample. I'm not sure if she would or not, but you would get more bang for the buck! It is a farmer's market after all.

I love vegan ice cream and trying unique flavors! It's so much fun. And I love being able to write…read moreone for my 150th! My friend and I almost got lost trying to find this little shop. There are several flavors available and the worker presented the ice cream scoops so nice and smooth. The care and dedication is so nice. I'd recommend the passion fruit flavor and lychee if it's available! The flavors also change seasonally. There aren't a whole lot of tables maybe like a couple the last time I went. It feels like a cute little shop with an ordering window.

We got the split scoop with vanilla and strawberry for $10. The worker was kind enough to let me…read moresample 4 types of ice cream - Oreo, salted caramel, and the two we ended up on getting. I sampled so much because the Oreo and salted caramel were on the more sour side. The vanilla was good - had a nice coconut flavor to it. The bits on top were good too. Strawberry was refreshing but on the sour side. But I think in general, I didn't like how sour everything tasted and it threw me off a bit. My husband said this was one of the better vegan ice cream places he's been though.

If you haven't tried Salt & Straw, my only question is do you live under a rock? It's literally the…read morebest place to try unique ice cream in LA. They have so many locations and only wish they had more. The closest to me is about 20mins away but it's worth the drive every time. I love this location especially. Always such friendly staff and never have to wait in a long line. Basically, if you're a newbie, you go in and ALWAYS as for the "seasonal flavors" for tasting. They give you tasters on silver spoons and you drop it down this hole when you're done. It's literally their culture to give you a taste of everything on their seasonal menu so don't skip out on this experience. It's the best way to try their ice cream. FUN FACT: they also have 1-2 flavors that are considered "last chance" flavors which means they are about to run out so get it before it's gone. Each month I go in to try another tasty flavor and it never disappoints but I am sometimes that girl who tries the new stuff but ends up getting her usual order (chocolate brownie) and am always happy. Just the smell of sugar cone alone when you walk in gets you hooked. The atmosphere is just so welcoming. Don't be intimidated by the many flavors to choose from because there are a lot. I like to get their double scoop in a waffle cone, but they also have awesome split scoop options for those more adventurous and want to try multiple flavors in one scoop. Saves you for when you're keeping your sugar levels down. There are usually always places to sit inside or outside so you can enjoy your goodies right away. They even have cool swag if you become a huge fan like me. If you like a little savory and sweetness in your ice cream this is the place to be.

One of the most memorable ice cream shops! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is…read moreincredible. I love the vintage feel of the store, with cute decor. There's always a pretty long wait, but it moves pretty quickly. The employees are efficient with taking orders and scooping ice cream. I absolutely love how Salt & Straw has a changing seasonal menu. It's so fun to see what unique flavors/themes they have for every month. I vividly remember their cereal theme, which featured different delicious cereal flavors. They have a kid's scoop, which is a smaller (and cheaper) singular scoop if you're feeling less hungry. Excited to visit again!

Bennett's Ice Cream is a classic stall (548) at the Original Farmers Market, open since 1963. It…read morelooks so cute and old school, too! I was listening to some music by the clock tower and needed a shake to quench my palate. I like NEEDED it lolz! A few places have them at the Farmers Market but I want to always support the indepedent, old school spots so popped over to Bennett's. I went with a Cookies-n-Cream milkshake which ran me just under $15. Sticker shock startled me a bit but I had high hopes for an amazing milkshake. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty but it was too milky without any lumps or ice cream bigger bits in it as I was hoping for! This is probably just personal preference but I prefer my milkshakes with some texture. My friend had the butter pecan and didn't love it. The coffee flavor sounds delicious though! Overall, good shake but it wasn't my ideal! I still will go back to try other things from the menu though as they have some very cool flavors offered!

Customer service is pretty bad. Probably because they have a consistent flow of customers. However,…read morethe lack of customer service is what can cause customers not to repeat. I do see how people will come here for the first time, but not return. The ice cream isn't worth it and the customer service doesn't even make up for it.

I got a double scoop with vegan turkish coffee and vegan saffron rosewater pistachio. The vegan…read moreturkish coffee was AMAZING, it had a strong coffee flavor and I loved the texture, which I can only describe as stretchier than most ice cream I've had in the past. The vegan saffron rosewater pistachio on the other hand was just okay, I did really like the unique flavor however it was quite icy instead of creamy. I'm not sure if I just got unlucky, or if because this flavor is water based or something the texture is different than the coffee flavor I got. They have a ton of vegan flavors, with both ice cream and sorbet options. I believe they offer vegan versions of all of their signature flavors which is nice. The girl working inside the store was quite friendly. She let me sample a few flavors before buying. The store was very clean, and they have some tables outside where you can eat.

Came last Sunday night, got the non-dairy saffron ice cream, and it was chalky bc the lady scooped…read moreit from the old batch they put on top of the new batch. With very little care. If you see it chalky Dont serve it. Scoop from the best. Care. When I went to return it, she said, "It is bc it is non-dairy," which is an insult to both Mr. Mashti Malone and me. To me, bc as an Iranian who has had both the dairy and non-dairy versions all my life, I know both versions of this ice cream can and are creamy. To Mr. Malone bc even here it has been creamy in the past. Be as enthusiastic as your customer when selling an item that solicites enthusiasm. Get two stars bc fallodeh was great, and she swapped my chulkuly ice cream for faloodeh.

The shop is very nice. There's a wide selection of ice cream. I was impressed by their selection…read moreand flavors. HOWEVER bad attitude makes ice cream taste bad. The store was quite busy and the guy with long hair and piercing in his nose had the worst attitude. At first I wanted a one scoop but then I wanted a two scoop. He was so annoyed to have to add another scoop to my cup he didn't even answer after I said THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I'm typically not an ice cream person but Ginger's had such bold and unique flavors that it's…read morebecome my new favorite indulgence. So far, I've tried the following: Vietnamese coffee, black cherry chocolate chip, rouge chocolate, lavender honeycomb. I want to go back for the mango lassi!! Their ice cream is also from local ingredients and homemade and you can definitely taste that. Service is normal, nothing terrible or fantastic. You're allowed samples. Seating is available for small groups but mostly a grab and go type situation.

100% service. That staff are the best I went there around 9:15pm not knowing they only accept card…read moreand no cash. They still let me pay with cash. They are the best. Thank you

Love stopping by Van Leeuwen on Fairfax!…read more It's such a fun, colorful spot with the friendliest team working behind the counter. Their flavors are super unique, flavorful, and so creamy. It's the perfect place to grab a scoop while walking around the neighborhood!