Yesterday I was in the area to watch a motivational speaker and drove past Penguins yogurt! I was…read moreso excited because when I was a little girl I used to LOVE Penguins frozen yogurt back in Lancaster locations. Upon entering I was so excited telling the owner about when I was younger, but they did mention it's not the same from all those years ago. This didn't stop me though I was here for frozen yogurt! They have a handful of ice cream and frozen yogurt options and you're allowed to do a taste test before ordering. I went with the cookies and cream low fat frozen yogurt and it was delicious, soft and smooth. As for price, I felt like $5 seems like allot for a medium with zero toppings, but I was happy to support this small business and it was very delicious. It isn't exactly the same as when I was a kid, but still absolutely perfect consistency and taste. Too bad I live an hour or two away (depending on traffic) or I would stop by once in a while! I definitely recommend stopping by for a cool treat next time you're in the area now that summer is coming!

Love this spot, so delicious. He prepares it for you and put the toppings layered between both…read moreflavors I got. Prepared with love & it was only $8 compared to ridiculous $15 I spent at stinky Yogurtland.

I have been to the other Brian's location in Sawtelle many times, so was excited to try this spot…read morebecause I live very close by. I can report that this Venice location is just as good as the Sawtelle location however they don't have popping pearls and other fillings that the Sawtelle location has, that will be the only downside. Parking also is a bit tricky in this area, I found a street spot, the other option would be a pay lot. I would suggest going after the rush because due to its proximity to the Venice Boardwalk it can get extremely crowded at a certain times. They don't have an indoor seating area, it's basically a to go window a half a block from the beach. For this visit, I ordered cherry and banana and loved it. Honestly, all the flavors I have tried here are great and would highly recommend to anyone.

Need a refreshing treat while walking along the boardwalk in Venice Beach? Check out Brian's Shave…read moreIce. Lots of choices to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dole Whip. Rainbow. Fresh off the Boat. Islander. Sunset Beach. Plus, it's named after my brother! A nice place for a quick stop along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

So after a beach trip with my partner it was a scorching day and something cold & sweet sounded…read moregood so we found this place. We tried their "Little Kahuna" with 3 flavors & added Vanilla Ice cream. The Shaved ice was very fine and easy to eat. The flavors were great and were not too sweet. The ice cream on the bottom was the best part at the end mixed with the shaved ice. We also got a little floaty to support the cup it's served on and was a cool little decoration. I will definitely come back since they also have Sugar Free options and new flavors to try. The service was great the place was nice.

The ice was soft, the flavors were sweet, the service sucked…read more The Menu was very difficult to understand, the concept and steps aren't clear, it's obvious you can build your own, but build what? Is it just ice and syrup? What toppings? Do they cost more? Is there a cap on syrup? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY.... Is there ice-cream Involved in this deal? Well... I arrived and took a look at the menu I asked the guy behind the counter "How does this work? Do you guys have ice-cream in your HAWAIIAN shaved ice? " To which he passive aggressively responded "The menu is here... " (pointed above his head) "The menu is there... " (pointed at the wall to the left of him) "You can do any one those... did you need more time?" It took me a bit to process what happened because perhaps I'm an idiot and maybe I didn't read the menu correctly, maybe I missed something... So I looked at the menu again and realized that nothing made any sense! The menus are poorly written The more I looked at both menus, the more I was confused.... I ordered a cup, didn't care what size it was, got two flavors, called it a day.. not worth my time or energy. Just glad I wasn't a dad with my little daughter in that scenario... it would be a great way to ruin a Sunday evening with your kid. There's better shaved ice options out there

Very very friendly service, and honestly not too expensive! I had the Enlighten smoothie and loved…read moreit, it did have a slight protein powdery taste but comes with the territory tbh

Love the owner, love the smoothies, but for the past year or so have had trouble with the current…read morebaristas since she's been gone. I've worked on the block for 4 years now and I'd always recommend it to people shopping, but it's changed since then. Talking to other workers on the block , a lot of us have similar experiences; She doesn't greet us or seem happy to be there, seems annoyed anyone is even ordering, etc. First instance happened when I went to order my usual, a matcha blended with oat milk, the barista (the one with the black hair), stated that they don't have that and she doesn't know how to make it. I was confused because a few of us workers on the block get that, but I happily just got a regular iced drink. As shes making it, I noticed that it said "Matcha milkshake," and said "oh wait there it is, it says matcha milkshake" (nicely). She then proceeded to say in an angry tone "That says milkshake, if you wanted a milkshake you should have said that, you said blended." I just shutup and got a little sad, my coworker with me was thrown off as well. She did apologize after handing me my drink, so I just kind of brushed it off and didn't let this experience deter me. Mind you, I haven't worked in a coffee shop in years but I believe a blended is just matcha, milk of choice and ice.. so a little different than a milkshake but whatever. Anyways I just chucked it up to a bad day. I then went back another day and got, I believe, the All is One smoothie. Before she started making it, I asked if I could actually add Acai because I forgot to ask initially (I had a free coffee stamp that day). There was another blonde coworker there at the time, not the owner, and she turned and said "She wants acai in it." They then were just like "Uh okay," she turned to me and said "Are you sure you want acai, it wont be very good" and nicely I said "yes im sure it's super good actually." THEY THEN PROCEEDED TO TURN TO EACH OTHER AND START LAUGHING. Like a genuine, bullying, mean girl laugh, like we were stupid. Turns out, It was actually super good. I just went back today for the first time since then. The attitude was still the same. She's short with her words and makes me feel so bad when ordering anything. There's also a bunch of little things that happen that genuinely just make me scared to order what I want, or order at all. For example, she gets visibly upset when I ask for almond butter instead of peanut butter. It sucks, Niche has such great options and I just want to see them thrive. I've loved loved loved going here, and would get so excited when they first started popping up on Abbot Kinney. I've always wanted to support in any way I can, but I just can't not say anything anymore. I don't want anyone to get in trouble, but just hopefully this helps shift attitude for the greater good of things. I just want to see them improve and not have anyone else experience this.

Stopped by here after work due to the heat! I've been countless times and have always enjoyed their…read moreshaved ice, today was no different. Customer service is good and the pictures of customers enjoying their treats are plastered around the place, definitely making it lively. Food: I got a large size shaved ice($8.25), the flavors chosen were lemon, lime and green apple with sour spray. It was a delicious experience (not too sour but enough to give it a nice tang) and I look forward to my next visit.

Brian's is my fiancés and my favorite desert on the westside!…read moreAll there flavors from fruity to tropical and more are the absolute best, the Dole whip is very authentic tasting. And the toppings are next level. (My fiancé gets a side just of the rainbow mochi) We will definitely be back soon

Supr Chill is fantastically delicious. What started as an exploration of how to get his son to eat…read morevegetables turned into this amazing vegetable based gelato. 5 out of 5. No note.

This place is super cute! I walked up to the window on a rainy day and ordered one scoop of…read morestrawberry and one scoop of mango in a cup. It was pretty flavorful, (I was secretly hoping for fresh fruit chunks mixed inside) but it definitely doesn't taste like like ice cream (not smooth and silky like I expected...which isn't a bad thing!) It kind of tasted like a creamy icee, and the consistency kind of remind me of fresh, flavored snow, like shaved ice. The guy was super nice, and he gave me a big scoop of strawberry on top. Once I worked my way down to the mango, there was literally only a quarter of a scoop...which was a little irksome but then again, I only paid five dollars. I would go back and try something else, perhaps a fruit bar or smoothie.

I finally stopped by Penguin Frozen Yogurt after being intrigued by the name. I grew up going to a…read morePenguin Frozen Yogurt in my hometown that has since closed, so I was curious whether this one would be similar. To my surprise, they had the peanut butter frozen yogurt that I always ordered as a child, and it tasted just as I remembered. It brought back a lot of nostalgia. This location also serves ice cream in addition to frozen yogurt, giving you plenty of options. A fun trip down memory lane and a tasty treat.

3.5 because the service was definitely there. Oh, let's call it 4 for the team…read more Realistically an overall round up isn't justified because flavor selection was limited, actually boring (more topping options than fro-yo) and prepackaged pints are currently not available. Today was perhaps an off day? Hope so. Hubby wanted a Cappuccino flavored yogurt. TCBY makes one but I was at Penguin's. Perhaps what he really wanted was not fro-yo but gourmet ice cream or gelato, transformed to traditional affogato with a vanilla variety of either as a base, or what I frequently serve for dessert - Scotch, Espresso & Vanilla Affogato. (DM me for the recipe, it's SO easy!) Because I am a good wife, I settled for one small chocolate brownie and one small low-fat vanilla. My attempt to fake his requested flavor profile. Anxious to get his take. My take? Both WAY too cloyingly sweet, especially the low-fat vanilla and it's lingering aftertaste. If he hates them, he's getting a peanut butter banana smoothie with the spoils as a base for Sunday brunch with an affogato back. Can't stand to waste food. Penguin's has been in the Hayes Center for as long as I can remember, a WLA institution surviving the across the street Big Chill competitor. If you're not a sweet treat snob like I am, definitely snag free parking and a few samples.

The Strawberry Croissant is a masterclass in texture and balance. The pastry itself is beautifully…read morelaminated, shatteringly crisp on the outside, and wonderfully airy and buttery within. The fresh strawberries have a bright, natural sweetness that cuts through the richness perfectly, while the delicate cream filling binds it all together without being overly heavy. It is incredibly refreshing and easily one of the best fruit pastries around.The Boston Cream is equally spectacular and pure comfort. The dough is exceptionally soft, pillowy, and fresh. It is generously loaded with a smooth, velvety custard that features a rich, authentic vanilla flavor. The chocolate glaze on top is glossy, deep, and decadent, providing just the right amount of sweetness to complement the creamy center.You can truly taste the exceptional care and quality ingredients baked into every single bite. I will absolutely be coming back for more!

Their matcha is not good. Served with all ice already melted and watered down, low grade powder…read morethat was made with milk steamer of the espresso machine, and overall taste is worse than starbucks.