I tried this place for the first time and the flavors were amazing! The store setup is super cute…read more The entire staff was great but the star today was Zoey. Went above and beyond with her service and recommended amazing flavors i was scared to try. I also love their " tacolate" item in the freezer. 10/10 and i loved zoeys vibe tonight

I've been enjoying Salt & Straw since my then girlfriend (now wife) visited their Oregon location…read more From their high quality ingredients to their unique flavors, it's always a treat to sample flavors before choosing scoops to purchase. This last time I opted for the split scoop waffle cone. For the top I chose the Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge and the bottom, the Bananas Foster with Candied Pecans. It was delicious! Such intense flavors! The favorite of the two was definitely the Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge. If you're a peanut butter lover, this is the one for you! They also have some pretty awesome merch to purchase as well and the Tacolate collaboration with Taco Bell is a must the next time I go. They also had Tacolate sauce pack keychains to purchase too! Service was also great as the person was extremely patient as the family was sampling their wide array of options. The kids were loving every moment too! Will be heading back soon for another treat! Tacolate if it's still available!

Stopped by Van Leeuwen in the Arts District with a coworker and immediately loved the vibe. Super…read morecute space with bright, fun design. One thing that really stood out: they use metal spoons for samples, which I thought was such a cool (and less wasteful) touch compared to the usual plastic ones. They have a great variety of flavors, even some you don't see everywhere. I sampled a few and mango sticky rice was hands-down my favorite. Still lowkey regret not choosing it as my scoop. I actually went with brown sugar cookie dough instead and both were delicious: smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. Ice cream quality was solid -- fresh, creamy, and held its shape well. They also had pre-packaged pints and ice cream pops, which I thought was pretty neat. Service was quick and super friendly, and even the to-go bag was cute. Definitely coming back with my boyfriend to finally get that mango sticky rice scoop. Worth checking out if you're in the area!

I've visited this location multiple times for ice cream, and it has consistently been a great…read moreexperience. However, my visit last night was disappointing. The employee assisting us seemed to be in a negative mood and did not provide the level of customer service I've come to expect here. Even my 15-year-old daughter noticed the difference in attitude. I understand that it may have been a busy day and that staff can get tired, but the interaction felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. This was especially unfortunate because I had just finished a 13-hour shift and wanted to celebrate my daughter's first-place achievement. Instead, the experience did not reflect the positive atmosphere we've previously enjoyed. I'm hopeful this was just an off night, as this location has otherwise been a place I've enjoyed visiting.

I always have to come to McConnell's when I come to Grand Central market. Their ice cream is so…read moregood and it always hits the spot after lunch. Gentleman behind the counter was very nice and inviting. He let us sample a few of the flavors. I forgot the name of the ice cream flavor I got but it was the Earl Gray ice cream on the bottom right hand corner. It was so good. It tasted like fruity pebbles.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is always a good idea... and apparently, it was everyone's idea that…read moreday because the line was long. One thing I'd say, be mindful when choosing flavors, especially the ones that are freshly made. My husband ordered the Chocolate Hazelnut & Brownie, and the employee let him know it was soft but "still ready." It definitely was not ready. As soon as she handed him the cone, it immediately started melting. It was pretty clear the ice cream needed more time to chill. Still love McConnell's overall, but they should be a little more honest about when a flavor isn't quite ready yet.

Saw this place near my hotel in DTLA and heard a lot of good things about it. After eating ramen, I…read morewent to grab some ice cream from here. The place is super small and no line, but the flavors were plentiful. I forget what they do, but you can get a combo of flavors in a single scoop. Cookies n cream and cookie dough are my two favorites, so I got that combo. It was super yummy. No wonder the place has so many positive reviews on Yelp!!

So an absolute eternity ago, like a decade ago, there was a Paradis in Belmont Shore in Long Beach…read more(which felt like almost as much of a trek from downtown Long Beach as DTLA is, but by bike rather than by train, so we felt a bit more of an excuse to go there and eat ice cream.) Then, an eternity ago, it closed and we were sad. Then Long Beach Creamery opened and we weren't that sad for that long, but still, I absolutely still thought about them every once in a while, sad that they'd left. Then, a much closer eternity ago (about a year ago - I've been super burned-out and not finishing my reviews), I was on my way from an event back to the blue line and walked by and noticed that they had, in fact, just moved. So obviously we had to get some. Verdict - yes, it absolutely was as good as I remembered. I wouldn't go back to DTLA just for ice cream, Long Beach Creamery being walking distance and wonderful, but I would absolutely stop here if I were back in DTLA and wanted ice cream. It's a bit pricey, but all craft ice cream is going to be, and it is definitely craft. And you can save a lot by getting a 3-scoop, which is very much enough to share for two people, if not slightly too much.

Yesterday Somisomi was showcasing a collab exclusive flavor 8-bit boysenberry, only available from…read moreApril 18 to April 26. The line was longer than I've ever seen it wrapping around outside. I saw so many young people in cosplay, possibly characters for an anime I'm not familiar with. Look at the photos and see if you recognize it. A character might be called Silverwolf? Anyway, I was so happy to see Somisomi so busy. My friend and I stayed in line for 20 minutes before we were able to place our order, we had only 10 minutes to spare before our tickets at the Aratani Theatre. We wanted to have the milk and 8-bit boysenberry swirl soft serve in a cup. Unfortunately, we realized that we had to decide between possibly not being led into our reserved seat at the theater or missing out on this delicious dessert. It was just a matter of not realizing how long it would take. I don't blame Somisomi because they had a huge number of ahbong to make fresh, and of course, there was no way to cut in line We ended up telling the lovely staff that we had to leave, and to please give our orders under "Coco" to someone for free so it wouldn't be wasted. I'm sure it would've been tart and delicious!! The staff were working hard and very patient. They sometimes had to call names three times to get a response for adding toppings. If you go there and it's crowded, please be patient and also please be ready to go up to claim your order right away for the sake of the waiting hungry crowd ;)!

I really enjoy somi somi! This is my 3rd time going. I tried the matcha and ube flavors already so…read morewanted to try the classic: oreo (cookies and cream) The soft serve was super tasty and felt kind of gourmet. You are able to add whatever toppings with no additional cost which was awesome. I highly recommend! The only caveats to note are that eating this gets messyyyy so make sure to take some hand wipes and that this location in particular is very overwhelming. There's not a lot of seating and there's always a line. I'm excited for the Glendale location at the Americana to open! ^-^

Every now and then, I will be craving some Honeymee ice cream. It is a nice treat to have that…read moredoesn't feel too heavy. I usually get the Sweetie (true milk ice cream with drizzled 100% natural raw honey) or Matcha Sweetie (same as Sweetie but with ceremonial matcha ice cream instead of true milk ice cream). Luckily, when I visit with my partner, we can get both flavors to share. In addition to ice cream, this place serves a variety of drinks like milkshakes, teas, and lattes. I like that I'm always able to get in and out of this store fairly quickly. This is one of the worthwhile dessert shops to check out if you are in Little Tokyo.

Honeymee Japanese Village has been a staple ice cream place in this location. They are known for…read moredrizzling honey into their soft serve ice cream. Night time is the best time to go because service is usually more attentive. The server had time to share their top picks with us when we went, which were the Sweetie, the Dear Chocolate and Honey Affogato. Our group got all three to try. Honey Affogato: 4/5 I usually go for items with caffeine and I wanted to like it more than I actually did. It was cold and refreshing at first but the coffee tasted a little too bitter towards the bottom of the cup. Dear Chocolate: 5/5 No notes other than, it was perfection. My friend mixed the chocolate well with the soft serve, and she liked the consistency and texture. It wasn't too sweet for her either. She also did not add the sea salt Sweetie: 5/5 The honeycomb "chunk" is chewy and had a more natural taste to it, if that is what you're into! Combined with the lightness of the soft serve, the Sweetie is a solid choice for the people who are looking for sweets that are not too sweet. Overall, this is a great spot for a sweet treat. The area did get a slight upgrade from what I heard - they have a photo booth and the walls look like they've been painted over for a more vibrant yellow. They also sell merch of Honeymee tumblrs, mugs, and of course, local honey jars! Parking is challenging because this location is smack dab in the heart of Little Tokyo Village! Prices are a little bit on the higher side for the small cup they provide, but the quality of the honey does make up for it.

We love a good ice cream spot and Fosselman's Ice Cream is definitely one of them. My family and I…read morestopped by while in the area after a recommendation and they did not disappoint. We came in on a weekday after dinner time and the shop was busy with customers from the second we came in to the moment we stepped outside. Service was efficient and friendly. The staff definitely does a good job of moving the line through quickly. I couldn't decide which flavors to try, so I went with a two scoop cone of Coffee & Cookies (coffee ice cream with Oreos) and Matcha Strawberry. Both were delicious and the portions for each scoop were generous. I couldn't even finish my cone. Pricing was fair and justified the product. Thrilled to have visited Fosselman's Ice Cream and it will definitely be a must stop spot the next time we're in the area! Please be aware, before your visit, they are a cash-only establishment.

I came here to meet my friends on a random weekday night and it was actually way more packed than I…read moreexpected! It was such a cute shop inside and made me feel like a kid again. They even sold candy which I kept staring at while I waited in line. Also it is cash only so definitely keep that in mind if you're like me and never carry cash on hand. There were so many flavors to choose from and we were able to sample a few. The lady helping us was really nice and was able to recommend some fan favorites and limited seasonal flavors! I ended up going with one of the fan favorites, which was the cookie monster. I just love cookies and cream in general so this was a safe option for me. I loved the different cookie bits that they had in there! It was also really fun because of how blue it was and stained my entire mouth. Luckily I had nowhere important to be after so maybe keep that in mind as well... Overall a great experience and I get why people waited in line for it!

I came here because I was craving a really good matcha drink, and this place definitely delivered…read more The matcha tasted smooth, rich, and high quality without being overwhelmingly bitter or overly sugary, which I really appreciated. I also liked that the menu had a lot of variety, so it didn't feel like just another coffee shop trying to add a couple of trendy matcha options. You can tell matcha is actually the focus here. The café itself has a really nice atmosphere -- clean, cozy, and relaxing without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you can slow down for a bit and actually enjoy your drink. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu next time.

it took a while to get our order and seating is sparse but it's often busy here, and there's plenty…read moreof spots to sit outside. the ice cream was amazing and the lavender matcha was solid. parking in the lot underneath the building structure is alright (they have free valet if it's busy, $20 max).

This is a good pick up spot for a sweet treat. I got the true milk soft serve. I thought it was not…read moreterribly priced (it was 5.95 per cup), especially since it is organic. It tasted super high quality but was, in my opinion, too rich. It had almost like a butter texture and flavor to it. But I still enjoyed it. I feel like it needed a topping of some sort, I would recommend maybe getting something like Oreos on top. I would come back again!

Although parking in this area is very challenging, it is worth a visit no matter how many times you…read morehave to circle around the block (or even valet). This is a premium ice cream shop with milk/cream imported from a Korean dairy farm, as I was told by the gentleman who served me. Service was fantastic and informative. They offer about 6 flavors at a time and you can taste before choosing. All are delicious so it's difficult to choose. The texture is very silky and creamy, not too airy. You can't go wrong with the milk flavor which is pure and clean. I absolutely loved both the Korean Coffee (strong coffee flavor) and the strawberries and cream which is one of the better strawberry versions I've had. You can get it in a cup or cone, with many enhanced cone styles, and an included topping of crushed oreos, fruity pebbles or sprinkles. The outer walls are pink, just asking for a colorful photo with your ice cream.

I've been to the Salt & Straw in Larchmont more than 20 times, but this is my first time writing a…read morereview. I still remember when this place first opened many years ago and seeing people wait in line for over an hour just to get ice cream here. These days, it's usually very calm and not crowded whenever I visit, but I clearly remember how busy it used to be. My favorite flavor is the Chocolate Gooey Brownie. I love how rich and chocolatey it is. Every time I come here, the staff is always friendly, and all of the ice cream flavors are consistently delicious.

Best ice cream shop/chain anywhere! Salt & Straw has been my favorite for years (Sweet Rose…read moreCreamery in Brentwood is a very close 2nd) for the quality of their ice cream and all of the fun & tasty flavors they're always rotating/introducing. Definitely a guilty pleasure that's hard to resist. If you haven't been, go and try a bunch of unique flavors (and end up ordering the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!!)