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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.2 (463 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Zoe C.

    What can you say about ice cream? I got a double scoop of Strawberry ice cream on a waffle cone, and I do have to say it was sweet, creamy, and delicious, what real ice cream tastes like. Today, Thursday, they have BYOB Banana for your Banana Split. And get half price off.if you have a craving for delicious ice cream this is the place.

    Cynthia C.

    We've been passing this location for years now and decided finally to pop by. It was rainy, so I wasn't expecting a crowd. I was right, but that still may be a bit unusual in SoCal, where we all scream for ice cream all year 'round. Large parking lot was mostly empty when we arrived and only filled in slightly for other businesses by the time we left, around 3:15pm. It took a minute for us to get noticed by the one person working, who we called out to a few times. She took our orders and got to work filling them. While we waited, I did a bit of inter webs research on why Bruster's resembled the same set up as Handel's. Turned out Bruce (the man behind Bruster's) worked for Handel's and had some of his own ideas about changes to the Handel's way of operating that, let's just say, Handel's wasn't open to trying. So Bruce went his own way, building on the same concept of ice cream made fresh daily in-house, unique flavors and a walk-up window. Interesting. Also interesting was the small portion in my waffle bowl. It was meant to be Medium, 2 flavors, but it looked more like a small, 2 flavors. In addition, the 2 scoops were offset with one flavor hanging over the edge, rather than in the bowl. Wonky. Lots of room in the bowl, why was it hard to aim the scoops into it? No one was being rushed, no line forming. This is a treat. Something special. Take a beat for the presentation. Especially if you're not giving full scoops. Make that bowl look like you filled it as best you can with the small amount you're dishing out. I haven't had this experience at other Brewster's, so maybe it's just how this location is run, or maybe just the person on this day. Don't think I'll return to find out. Cheers! "CC"

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's popular ice cream chain located in South Bay Area, and there's usually a long waiting line, outside bench chairs Service: they have few windows for ordering, but mot opening at the same time, so it might take a while Food: they have standard flavors and few seasonal specials Banana Chocolate Chip - **** bold banana flavor, crunchy chip, recommend Cookie Craze - *** average Death by Chocolate - **** bold and creamy chocolate flavor, recommend Pistachio - **** tasty with pistachio nuts, recommend Dragon Fruit - * artificial flavor, no sense of dragon fruit Chocolate Raspberry Truffle - **** fruity and delicious, recommend Price: decent quality and affordable prices, less than $10 per order

    Janet L.

    My son was the one that noticed this ice cream place as we drove by. We decided to give it a try after dinner. Great ice cream flavors and selections. Quick services and friendly staff. There's no inside seating. I love that they have waffle bowl.

    Ube ice cream
    Sergio Z.

    After we finished dinner at King's Hawaiian,we decided to try Bruster's Real ice cream on the corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd this ice cream very popular with the locals. When arrived there's was a long line but it when fast then we decided to order my wife order the Mixed Berry Cheesecake and I order a scoop of Ube ice cream. The staff member got our order then our order came out quick we were thinking to sit down on the patio but it was so windy we couldn't sit we have take to our car where we eat our delicious cones. My wife enjoy her Mixed Berry cheesecake ice cream she say it was very creamy and full flavor from the Berry and crust of cheesecake that my wife enjoy. I love ube it have a incredible flavors to it that I really enjoy buy I really like the deep purple color it look like Grimace from McDonald's it just the color. The staff are very friendly and gets your order right.

    Jakaria A.

    Delicious ice cream with enough sweetness. Always go there on sunny Sunday. They always give our dogs free ice cream on Sunday. Shortage of employees takes little time but worth every minute of waiting. They have free parking and outdoor sitting area.

    Banana Split for $9. On Thursdays, they offer half off if you bring your own banana (BYOB).
    Jeanne P.

    I've passed by this place MANY times and finally stopped by for dessert. Visited on a weekday to try their banana split for $9. If you visit on Thursdays, you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Banana) to get half off. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it for that discount, but the treat was still good! You get three scoops: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate topped with strawberry jam and another fruit (which I wasn't too sure of; I think it was pineapple?). It is then finally topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. I haven't had a banana split in FOREVER (maybe 8 years), so this was quite the treat! Each flavor, except chocolate, had the right amount of sweetness. I almost finished the entire bowl! The cashier was friendly, so I got generally good vibes from the place. She also made my banana split nicely! I would definitely come again to try their other unique flavors. Apparently they have ube!

    Comes with a dripper stopper
    Noba N.

    Bruster's have so many icecream choices! It's always hard to chose which one to get. Every flavor is rich and creamy! They even offer a free pup cup with a purchase. They put a cute milkbone on top! Both human and pup approved! Their cones also come with a drip stopper. I appreciate those small details! Thank you Bruster's

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    Michelle L.

    i come to bruster's alot during the summer but i was nearby and wanted to check out their limited time flavors i did a small cup of mixed berry cheesecake and triple chocolate with oreo. the small comes with two scoops so you can either get both scoops of same flavor or two flavors both delicious! but kinda loved the mixed berry cheesecake! i love bruster's bc they also offer complimentary doggie sundaes! but your dog has to be with you (they need to see the furbaby) service is always great! everyone is super nice and friendly and i get my ice cream pretty quickly seating outdoors only. its been pretty chilly so everyone usually just orders and takes it to go or eat in the car lol parking: it gets pretty busy and spots are smaller . but you can park at adjacent lots

    Angelina H.

    I do wish I could give a better rating for Brusters, but I do have to be honest in saying the last few times I've been, the ice cream was just okay, not just that but for whatever reason the customer service is always borderline bad... :( last I went I got one scoop of banana cream pie and it was pretty good but not the best I've ever had, I still see myself stopping by if I'm in the area or someone suggests it and giving another chance, hopefully I can come back and have a more positive review! :)

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    1 year ago

    First time here, I ordered the standard vanilla and strawberry matcha flavors in a small cup. Even the small was huge. Fair prices

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    9 months ago

    Darn, Delightful!! Patio seating, Plenty of options for everyone in the Family. They're friendly and fast!!

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    Ask the Community - Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Does anyone know if they still do the free ice-cream cone for shorter than 40in?

    Yes, they do. Just the right size for my kiddo.

    Is there dairy free options?

    Yes, they have Italian ices, sherbets, & sorbets. Not sure if any ice cream flavors are dairy-free.

    Does Bruster's accept credit cards? If so, is there a minimum amount to use credit cards and also,…

    They do! And no, they don't have a min I think. I've ordered just one small ice cream w/ no extra charges on a cc.

    In regards to this place, is the seating only outdoors and in addition, is ordering just walked up to a window or is there an indoor lobby?

    Seating is only outdoors at their patio tables and you place your order at the window. No indoor area at all here.

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    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach

    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach

    4.5
    (2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    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.

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    Chocolate chip and cookies and cotton candy on a cake cone.
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    Kansha Creamery

    Kansha Creamery

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    This is a must-stop ice cream shop. I'm not in this area often, but whenever I am, I make it a…read moremission to grab a scoop of the famous Mr. Universe ice cream. 10/10. It's so good that I have to resist taking home a pint because I know I'd finish the whole thing. The service is always fast, and everyone working here is incredibly friendly. The shop is on the smaller side, but it has a great vibe. You'll see lots of families hanging out and enjoying ice cream together, which makes it feel really welcoming. If you're in the area, don't skip this place. It's absolutely worth the stop.

    Kansha is so widely talked about by several friends and family and I can see why…read more It already had several people despite us getting there just a minute after opening. Line moves fast, though. Mr. Universe: 10/10. Omggg soooooo good. This is one of the best flavors I've ever had anywhere. Malted cookies n cream: 9.5/10. So close to being the best flavor but definitely the second best. Hokey pokey: 8/10. Really solid flavor but still really good. Parfait: 7/10. I had high hopes but was a bit disappointed. The matcha ice cream was good, but by the time I got to the vanilla at the bottom, it was all melted. The rice balls were really good though I normally don't care for rice balls. There was matcha jelly but there were maybe only four pieces but I would have liked more. The whipped cream did nothing to add to the parfait - it's just a basic whipped cream out of a can from what I can tell. The red bean is too sweet. I would have loved to try peach but didn't since I wanted to try all these first. No samples, FYI. You can get it in a cup or cone, but cones are an extra charge. Parking is in a small lot with lots of other great places. Note that they're closed Sundays.

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    Mr universal + earl grey
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    Honeymee - Gardena

    Honeymee - Gardena

    4.3
    (791 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    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.)

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    Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts

    Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts

    4.2
    (474 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Hidden gem of sweetness. Service is always kind and quick. It's a small shop that gets hot easily…read morebut definitely nice to have their ice cream for the heat. Chestnut fuji mountain is simple, nutty, and perfectly sweet. The chestnut flavor is highlighted with the plain vanilla with nice texture coming from something that tasted like Cheerios or something similar to it. Kyoto chestnuts are a must, I can eat them any time and enjoy it. Best when warm/hot. Perfect and no notes.

    Tried the Mont Blanc, chestnut cookie, chestnut donut, and chestnut wheel cake…read more Ordered online for pickup. The online ordering said 30 mins but it was ready way before that. Mont Blanc- honestly the only thing that was actually worth getting out of everything I tried. For $10 it's a bit pricey for the quality. I do know it's a lengthy process to make, but it's not even fresh. Upon opening the lid, there were some ice shards on the side of my cup. The chestnut part of it was extremely delicious but the cheesecake on the bottom was so stale and dry. Chestnut cookie - so small. Only contained a few pieces of chestnut. The cookie is dry. Chestnut donut- this is literally a cake version of the cookie. To my disappointment, this was not fresh. It was cold- like refrigerated cold. So dry and stale. Chestnut wheel cake- this was warm but the cake part of it is also soooo dry. Overall the chestnuts are delicious but the execution of the items is so poor. I was very disappointed because I loved the chestnuts. Maybe next time I will just get the roasted chestnuts.

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    Baskin-Robbins

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    3.0
    (80 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Had a major craving for something sweet today and stopped by Baskin-Robbins. The staff was awesome…read moreand let me sample a few different flavors before I finally committed, which was super nice of them. I ended up getting their classic pecan and caramel flavor and it completely hit the spot. If you have a sweet tooth, this is exactly what you need.

    The service here is honestly terrible. This review isn't about the ice cream, it's about the…read moreattitude of one employee during my visit last week. There were two employees working, and one of them seemed kind. Unfortunately, I was helped by the woman with the glasses and slicked-back hair. After my experience, I looked at the reviews and noticed that many other customers have mentioned the same employee and described similar interactions. I even saw photos showing her wearing an AirPod and Crocs while working, which was also the case when I visited. I've worked in restaurants for years, so I have a lot of patience and understanding when it comes to customer service. I know everyone has bad days. But what stood out to me was that despite multiple reviews mentioning the same behavior, this employee continues to treat customers with a rude, dismissive attitude. People are simply coming in to enjoy some ice cream, and there's no reason they should feel uncomfortable or unwelcome because of the way they're spoken to.

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    Fosters Freeze

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    3.9
    (288 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $

    If you're looking for a DQ blizzard.... you will find it here! It's called a Twister!!!!…read more I came here to try a twister because it's the closest thing I can find to a Dairy Queen's Blizzard and it did not disappoint! If I had to compare a DQ's blizzard and a Fosters twister blindfolded, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference! I ordered the Mint Oreo Twister which was a specialty flavor and it was delicious! The sizing is good. The specialty flavors do have a $2 up charge which was not disclosed on the sign outside. A normal small twister is $6.50 and a small mint Oreo twister was $8.25. I wish they advertised on their website which specialty flavors they currently have so you know before go but they have posters of them outside the building. There is plenty of parking in back or there is street parking. They don't have a drive thru unfortunately! Beware: they only take cash and no bills bigger than a $20. This is my new favorite ice cream shop!

    I just recently discovered Fosters and had it multiple times now and it always hits the spot! I got…read morethe cone and would recommend the mixed cone, as compared to just picking one flavor since you get the best of both worlds. They have a blizzard equivalent too with mix ins thats really popular and that's what I'm going to try next. They have a variety of desserts and there's plenty of parking. Service is also fast. BUT NO CARD READER. Cash only which is pretty lame imo. Had to borrow from my friend since I don't ever carry cash. I went to another location and they had a card reader so not sure why this one doesn't.

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    Mud pie twist size small- yummy! Good for 2-3 ppl after a meal
    Mud pie twist size small- yummy! Good for 2-3 ppl after a meal
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