One of the best scoops of Ice Cream I've had in a long time! I've had Kinrose Creamery on my list…read morefor a minute and was so happy after my wife and I got to try a scoop. They are located in Mills Alley in Pasadena just look for the bright red sign and signage promoting some flavors. We came by after having dinner. The staff greeted us as we walked in. It was empty when we initially arrived then more customers filtered in shortly after. Staff allowed to sample their unique flavor options. **To note, they offer a few vegan flavors for those with dietary restrictions**. Always a huge plus and positive! The flavors are middle eastern inspired and the details are all listed. My wife and I sampled 2 flavors and we both enjoyed our selections. The flavors are memorable. We happily decided on the Sesame Halve (vegan) & Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell (+$1.00) for myself. The presentation is one of a kind! The topping with the tiny little rose is a nice aesthetic and definitely their trademark. The location offers retro and colorful style seating for 10+ customers if I had to guess . Patio seats are also offered outside. Also, OG Pac-Man arcades are available inside. My wife loved her Sesame Halva and my Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell totally reminded me of a Dubai Chocolate type of vibe with each bite! The whole first time visit was positive and would make me want to come by again to try something else! Presentation on point! Flavors on point! Vibes good! Tummies happy! Come by and just try! Thanks, Kinrose Creamery! ( ^_^)b

My husband and I stopped by here on Monday night after eating at Edwin Mills. My husband had this…read morespot bookmarked a while ago and didn't realize they were neighboring businesses. When we arrived, we were the only two there for a few minutes until more people came. We were greeted right away. We walked down a ramp that led us to their selections. It's a decent-sized shop with a few tables. Each table had a rose in a vase attached via velcro so you don't have to worry about tipping them over. The shop is also nicely decorated with wall art. It's been a few days since then and we can't stop thinking about coming back. They serve unique Middle-Eastern flavored ice cream. I ordered the Sesame Halva which is their vegan ice cream made of Halva ice cream with sesame & coconut. OMG, I've never tasted anything like this before. I love anything that has a sesame profile. If you like that nutty, sweet, and earthy flavor this one is for you. I could taste the coconut, but it wasn't overpowering. There were also little chunks of halva in there that added a slight bit of sweetness. The texture was similar to cookie dough, but softer. Aside from the taste, I loved the simple presentation of the small rose on top of the scoop. It made it look elegant. As you can tell, I am definitely coming back and highly recommend stopping by.

Moo Moo Mia is small, charming ice cream shop. They have relatively simple flavors that are…read moreexecuted perfectly. I try to eat healthy, so having ice cream isn't something I do often, but after my first sample I knew I wouldn't be able to hold back. I ordered a double scoop and got one of the Orange Creamsicle and one of Nut Your Average Scoop. Both were delicious, but the Orange Creamsicle was my favorite. It was a refreshing take on the classic flavor. I especially loved the bits of orange zest sprinkled throughout. It only took one visit for me to become a fan of Moo Moo Mia and I can't wait to visit again!

The Hemsworth brothers. Mark and Jay Duplass. The Skaarsgard Brothers. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen…read more Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Ben and Casy Affleck. Tia and Tamera Mowry. The Bronte Sisters. The Jacksons... You win free ice cream on me if you recognize the pattern. Yes, that's right: these are all siblings who have seamlessly worked together in their respective fields. I raise the list to include Mia and Mark Pedersen - the brother and sister team behind the ice creamery Moo Moo Mia with locations in both Montrose and Monrovia. You won't find Mia and Mark bickering or partaking in sibling rivalry; but you WILL find them creating quality, home made ice cream for Angelinos. Mark and Mia made their way from Denmark to Los Angeles in 2009 initially working in a Danish franchise despite both having a background in ice cream-making. When Covid hit in 2020 with its path of destruction to so many businesses; Mark and Mia decided they should cut their losses and create their own company that they can rely on their decision-making and thus Moo Moo Mia was born. Moo Moo Mia strives to produce Grade-A ice cream using crème de la crème ingredients such as milk from Scott Brother Dairy cows (another sibling company where cows roam free on 900 acres and are hormone free producing sensational milk) and offer unique flavor combinations. After a recent poor gelato experience at another LA business; my boyfriend and I decided to reward ourselves with ice cream from Moo Moo Mia on Honolulu in Montrose (this was our second time at this location). Nestled in the charming central Montrose corridor; Moo Moo Mia welcomes with a pastel color wheel façade/signage and a small square footage ice cream shop. When I say 'small'; I genuinely mean small as Moo Moo Mia is tiny with a display case/order counter and a claustrophobic standing room space with a few loose tables outside. This is definitely an "order and get out" establishment. Due to this congestion, Moo Moo Mia felt a bit hectic on both of our visits which always makes one feel guilty to ask for samples in order to not hold up the line. The flavor options at Moo Moo Mia aren't super extensive (there isn't that much to choose from) BUT there do have those unique combinations Mia and Mark boast of with pride. I have sampled a few flavors at Moo Moo Mia such as Honey Lavender (Sweet cream ice cream layered with delicate ribbons of lavender and finished with a touch of raw organic honey - so good with perfect lavender notes!), March flavor of ice cream with Luck Charms marshmallows and Sweet Taro. On our second visit, my boyfriend kept it simple with a single cone ($5.50) of Madagascar Vanilla Bean (Made with imported ground Madagascar vanilla beans) and a kid's cup ($4.25) of March's monthly flavor Coconut Ube for me. Mark and Mia aren't exaggerating about Moo Moo Mia's ice cream as it truly is quite good: creamy, thick and not overly sweet; the texture is perfection. The Honey Lavender holds my heart but the Coconut Ube was also delicious although it tasted of 95% ube with a small 5% after taste of coconut water. Good thing I like Ube! My boyfriend's vanilla was, in his words, "The best vanilla!" and I agree that Moo Moo Mia truly elevates a basic flavor making it extra special. The consensus is that the ice cream is wonderful, no doubt. The customer service at Moo Moo Mia leaves a lot to be desired, however. During both visits the associates were very dry, somewhat curt - although not rude, per se - and are literally only there to get the job done and that's it. Even though this isn't too terrible; it prevents Moo Moo Mia from being a perfect experience. Moo Moo Mia is a delicious and quality option for an ice cream treat that you can truly taste but the lack of numerous flavor options, the teen-tiny shop and the customer service are flaws that keep it from being exceptional. Despite this, Moo Moo Mia is recommended for all ice cream lovers - whether you have a sibling or not!

Located in the food court of the mall, across from chick fil a, Churnt creamery has some unique…read moreflavors of ice cream and some flavors rotate and they'll have special limited time flavors. You can get ice cream scoops in cups or cones and they also have affogatos, milkshakes, and drinks/lattes that also come in matcha, hojicha or coffee flavors. Staff are friendly and help with suggestions on ive cream flavors that go with your drink/milkshake. I had a hojicha milkshake with vanilla ice cream. On occasion, they will have promos on Instagram for discounts if you follow them, so we went for their father's day promo for a treat for the whole family!

SO GOOD. Their ice cream flavors are excellent in terms of variety and flavor. They also have…read moremilkshakes, matcha, espresso, and refreshers. Literally the perfect spot for a sweet bite especially in this summer heat. I came by on a Monday and was able to sample several of their ice cream flavors. I asked to try their most popular ones (Chunks&Swirls, Yuzu) and instantly realized why they were a hit. I walked away with a pint of their signature Chunks & Swirls flavor. This spot has Vegan and Non-Dairy options which is a HUGE plus. Main detriment is that it's at the mall and can take a while to find parking, but thankfully it's very accessible being right in the food court. I'll be back to try their drinks soon!

I just came in on a Monday night because my roommates were craving ice cream at 9 pm.... Crazy…read morepeople.... and we ended up getting double scoops that were split because I couldn't decide on all the flavor... THEY were so delicious... and honestly, I was truly amazed that Nadia perfectly paired my double scoops together She asked if I had a certain order and I said no... but I am so glad she arranged it bc she def knew how to layers it I ended up getting honey lavender olive oil ice cream.. a huckleberry and strawberry pretzel... All that for 9 bucks for four scooops IT WAS SO GOOD the seasonal items are disappearing go get them! All the berry flavors were worth it Thank you Nadia for your sweet and kind service

I have ALWAYS wanted to try Salt & Straw for the longest time because I've heard rave reviews, but…read morethere are no nearby locations where I live! However, when I spotted this store as I was walking around the area, I had to go. Inside, there were two employees, and fortunately, it was not crowded on a Monday afternoon, so I was helped immediately. I sampled three flavors: Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate, Jasmine Milk Tea Almond Stracciatella, and Honey Lavender. Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate: This was a special flavor. I LOVE Hong Kong Milk Tea, so I was really excited to try this one. However, I thought the tea flavor was way too strong, and I usually love a strong tea flavor. I really loved the textural element of the toasted white chocolate though. Jasmine Milk Tea Almond Stracciatella: Another special flavor. I also love Jasmine Milk Tea, LOL, so I had to try this as well. Honestly... this had the opposite problem of the Hong Kong Milk Tea ice cream: I could barely taste the jasmine tea flavor! Maybe the almond stracciatella masked the jasmine flavor? In my opinion, jasmine + chocolate don't go well together. Honey Lavender: This is one of their classic flavors, and it was easily the best flavor out of all of them. Incredible balance of honey and lavender!! Loved how floral the lavender flavor was, as if there is too much lavender, it can taste soapy. Luckily, that was not the case. It was so good as the flavors were on-point, it was creamy, and had a perfect amount of sweetness. It's a classic for a reason! I ended up getting a single scoop of the Honey Lavender which came out to $6.95. Honestly, pricey for a single scoop, but the flavor made up for it at least. Still, I don't think I'd go out of my way to go to Salt & Straw because it is pricey. If I am ever nearby, though, I'd probably visit again. They have really unique flavors during their monthly special, but I just hope that they execute them well the next time I visit. If not, the classics are there for a reason, and I'd be interested in trying them as well.

I am so glad I found this spot between clients since it got me through the rest of my day…read more I ordered the thai tea trophy which had coconut cubes, bona, and corn flakes. The mixtures of textures with the thai tea soft serve went perfectly together. I would definitely get it again. The service was friendly and efficient. The shop was clean and there were areas to sit. Parking can be crazy depending on the time you go since it is on green.

Ordered the thai tea soft serve 16oz with no toppings…read more The portion is HUGE for 2 people. Should have gone with the small. Nothing special, soft serve just tastes like frozen thai tea. It wasn't creamier or anything. It was a hot day out and it was melting quickly. As I ate to the center, it became icier? The outside was creamier than the inside. Unsure why that is. Otherwise, it tastes as expected. I think I paid $7.25 or so which isn't too bad nowadays. Parking does suck, it's at a weird location on green street. I parked on the street and walked over. Not a lot of seating area to enjoy on site.

Just in case you were looking for food from the Hawaiian Gods....There is a Ululani's in Los…read moreAngeles on Hollywood Blvd in case anyone loves Hawaiian shaved ice as much as me! And they brought all their yum puréed syrups with them from Maui! How do you eat shaved ice? Li Hing Mui Powder, Mochi, Ice Cream, Cheesecake Cream, Haupia Cream, Azuki Beans? And if you love art, as in cool papers, pens, and such, Ululani's in located inside a really cool art supply store in Los Feliz. It was cold yesterday in LA but I happily ate my shaved ice on a bench reliving all the fun I've had in Maui over the years. Hot tip: the ice is good for sure but add a fun topping!!

Small shave ice shop straight from Hawaii. I was in Maui earlier this year and we had this bomb…read moreshave ice. Glad to make the drive to this place because everything tasted the same. Got the ulu and shared between two people. Flavors tried were calamansi, passion fruit, and pineapple w/ haupia cream and fresh mad mochi. Friendly service, seating all outside, and limited street parking. Would come again if in the area. Wish they had a more accessible location!

Stopped in for a sweet treat!…read more Sooooo many flavors to choose from! Love the 4 flavor sampler for $8! That's a steal these days! Got the mocha almond fudge & snix for my bf. Got myself the black cherry & tried the mocha rocky blast but didn't like it so they exchanged or actually just gave me a scoop of the rocky road I asked in replace! Super sad they took out my number one choice: cherry cordial ! The girl at the register said it was one of her favorites too so she was bummed also haha bring it back please! (: The girl who took my order was super nice & sweet! Very yummy, I love Handels will definitely go back'

Every Handel's we've visited, it's always filled with families enjoying each others company. This…read morewas no different. Despite the long line, the excellent staffing moved the line quickly. The runners also provided additional recommendations to satisfy our various demands LOL. All of our shakes, ice cream sundaes and gelatos were generous and delicious. Even the local firefighters stopped by for treats. While most of us waited in line, one of us secured a table behind the building. Tables without a cover benefitted from the surround trees and building to fend off the glaring sun. We shopped afterwards to "walk off the calories". Great location + great treat on a hot day = great memories.

I ended up finding out about it because of a recent visit so I went back for more flavors…read more I ordered a pint of their delicious Banana ice cream! I think I'm hooked by the way! And I also ordered a Coffee Milkshake. I wished I had asked for additional flavors because I was told you could mix at least 2. Then again, it may depend on the counter person. I was so enthused by the availability of parking spots within the shopping center that I decided to walk around the area! Oh, they have a Target there, too! I'll definitely bring my friends back in the next couple of weekends so we can hang out and enjoy the environment around us.

I recently found out Bruster's Real Ice Cream has made its way to La Canada Flintridge Town Center…read morenear Descanso Gardens. Cool! I love the garden and I love ice cream. Perfect location! Got here in the evening. Parking appears limited where I was parked, but I know there are more parking at the town center. Anyway, I got lucky with a close parking spot. No inside seating. Just a couple tables and chairs outside. They weren't super busy at the time. I was the only person in line. This is my 2nd time trying Bruster's. My first time was at their Rancho Cucamonga location. Nick, the staff member who helped me, was very nice and helpful. I asked for recommendations on their best flavors. He graciously offered them. Thank you Nick! I got to sample a handful of flavors... Boston Cream Pie, Sea Salt Caramel, Death By Chocolate, Caramel Macchiato, and Cinnamon. Thanks for the samples! All the flavors were very good except for the Cinnamon which I thought was very light in taste. Since I was driving, I chose an ice cream shake instead of a cup or cone. Caramel Macchiato was my pick! It had a really nice caramel flavor with coffee bean bits. I was slightly disappointed that they didn't pile up the ice cream to the top of the lid. It stopped at the top of the cup. I felt I was shorted some ice cream unfortunately. Hence, 4 stars! Nevertheless, Nick was amazing. His service was fantastic. Wonderful conversation and experience. Ice cream shake was yummy. It was finished before I arrived home. YES, I will come back to try their other unique flavors! Thank you Bruster's!