The Hokey Pokey ice cream was delicious! Great quality ice cream, amazing atmosphere and service,…read moreperfect for a hot summer day. Will be coming back!

Stumbled upon this shop in my local area in Hermosa Beach and the staff were friendly and order…read morecame out in a snap. I ordered the "seasonal" raspberry ice cream and OMG it was the best EVER!!! I went every day after I was told it's seasonal and would be gone by end of week. So yum! There was hardly a wait . Now It's gone and I am so bummed! I asked the staff to please tell the owners to bring it back! They get their fruit locally and I understand there may be some logistics to make that happen but I am picky when it comes ti ice cream and the raspberry was D.E.V.I.N.E !!!!!!!

Ice cream located in the Manhattan Beach area. You will smell the delicious scent of the waffle…read morecones being made before you can even see the shop. It smells absolutely magical. When you enter, you can sample as many flavors as you would like. There are different sizes and you can choose cup or waffle cone. I had the salted caramel cookie dough. It was absolutely delicious. There are some small tables to sit at, but most people take their ice cream to go and enjoy the beach area.

Salt & Straw is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for unique ice cream flavors. The…read morequality was great, and the ice cream was super creamy with flavors you don't usually find anywhere else. I liked that they let you sample as many flavors as you wanted before deciding. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that some of the flavors were a little too adventurous for my taste, and the prices are on the higher side for the portion size. Still, the atmosphere was fun, the staff was friendly and patient, and it was a great spot to cool off with a sweet treat. I'd come back to try their seasonal flavors again.

I've been to this place many times -- every time I go to Manhattan Beach, I believe…read more Today, I tried the strawberry flavor. You can see the actual bird of strawberries in the ice cream scoop. And their scoops aren't tiny -- they are the full, overflowing scoop of ice cream. The staff is helpful and friendly. You can try some flavors before you decide what you want to get. Today, the inside was decorated for the World Cup 2026 fans, and there definitely were some global visitors, judging by the languages I overheard in the line while waiting for my turn.

Manhattan Beach Creamery is an independent, local Manhattan Beach landmark worth a stop for anyone…read morevisiting the area - and multiple visits if they are to your taste. While I've been here a few times this is my first formal review. I came with my family one Sunday evening on a hot July day, bypassing several chains on the way, including the new(er) Salt and Straw across the street. The inside is packed to the brim with sweets, small toys, and people, much like a candy shop of old. After reaching the front of the winding line our family shared a Banana Split ($13) - three scoops of ice cream, a split banana, hot fudge, a single dry topping (we chose coconut), whipped cream, and a trio of cherries - about as classic as it comes. The ice cream was good but not exceptional. The chocolate and strawberry were fairly generic, but I liked the third scoop of banana foster ice cream which had a nice banana kick. I doubt this ice cream is home made. The complements and construction to the sundae were great, however, and the flavors came together well. As I would hope for a location like this, the staff are local youths who served with patience and passion. In cases throughout the store are several of their other specialties - ice cream cookie sandwiches, dipped frozen bananas, and more - inviting repeat visits. Prices are elevated but not crazy for such a trendy area, although I would say with the middling quality of the ice cream a couple dollars less would be fine. Overall, Manhattan Beach Creamery is a local landmark worth at least a single visit for anyone in the area. If you can get past the generic, if a little boring, ice cream flavor and rampant commodification of the interior, you'll find a classic ice cream parlor with great service and history. Is it worth a repeat visit? I leave that to you. Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4/5

What's your perfect beach day? Whether it's playing volleyball on the sand or jogging on The…read moreStrand, both sound good to me as long as you stop by Capri Gelato before going home! This dessert and coffee shop is a short walk from the pier. All meter parking along the main streets. Seating inside is plentiful, with a couple of tables outside. Gianduja was an indulging flavor. Chocolatey with notes of toastiness. The Mediterranean Mint Chip was breezy and fragrant. The specialty drinks sound fun. Lamborghini Espresso Chai, Ferrari Cold Brew Cream, Maserati Lavender Oat Tea Latte... I'll have to try them all!

This place has me in a chokehold for hazelnut gelato, and it has for years now. I will admit Ugo in…read moreRedondo has been taking my attention away from Capri, so I came by to make sure their hazelnut gelato is still just as good as I remember it to be. I got a small cup which is $7.50 and is a generous serving of the gelato. The hazelnut gelato is just as I remember it. It's an extremely creamy, light, flavorful. It's perfect to walk the beach with! I highly recommend this flavor. I think it's an amazing middle ground for something not toooooo light and something not tooooooo rich like chocolate. The place is cute, you can def get some cute pics inside or outside of it. They have their own restroom. Parking is on the street or the parking lot across... good luck with that! Staff was friendly for the most part.

I don't know why I took so long to try Noon since it's walking distance from me!…read more I know we have a lot of options when it comes to treats in the South Bay Area but Korean bingsoo is in a class of its own. For me, regular shaved ice usually lacks enough syrup or the ice is too hard. I'm such a wuss, I know, but I hate feeling like I overpaid for a cup of ice. It has been brutally hot and today seemed like a great day to have some shaved ice. The cafe is located in a Korean plaza on Western and 154th. Smoking Tiger coffee is also in the same plaza. The cafe is on the smaller side but there's lots of seating and you can take your orders to go if you want. It's cashless and you take your tray and trash to the counter once you're done. The menu has everything from fruity flavors to Asian flavors like hojicha and injeolmi to Cinnamon Toast crunch. You can get an individual size or larger size to share. The interior is minimalist with vintage-looking posters of the business. They have WiFi and complimentary water. We ordered matcha and mango flavored bingsoo. Both had a tall pile of ice with ample toppings and more syrup layered inside the ice which I think is an important very often overlooked step. I can't wait to return to try out more flavors!

Seems like this spot rebranded since the last time I've visited a few years ago! They still make…read morerefreshing bingsoo and also have tiramisu, banana pudding, and other specials. There is a parking lot onsite. We came on a Friday evening since they are open later than some other dessert shops and it was so busy! We tried the sweet corn and mango bingsoo. Service was friendly. Bingsoo was refreshing but in the corn one, we didn't love the texture from the chocolate chips and in our mango, the chunks were very big and we just wished it was a bit more bite sized. Overall a great spot and we like it! Lots of seating which make for a great date or spot with friends.

menu has a lot of drinks that are unique and stuff I haven't tried, their island matcha is made…read morewith coconut syrup and it tastes so good ! And their blueberry matcha is made perfectly and balanced both flavors. The banana cream matcha was also really tasty and balanced- all the drinks weren't too sweet either and the quality of matcha was definitely there. Near Hermosa beach so make sure you stop by here! Will be coming back forsure for more

I am definitely in my matcha era and wanted to try this place. I got the Matcha Einspanner. I knew…read morethat's what I wanted to order but when I got there, there were other drinks that sounded really good. However, I just stuck with my original order. Service is good. I was greeted and my drink came out fast. The Matcha Einspanner was ok. If I do come back, I will definitely be trying a different drink.

Best fresh strawberry milk shaved ice in South Bay, California…read more Artistically made, most of all natural strawberries with a condensed milk flavor. Strawberries & puree drizzled on top. So refreshing, better than Hawaiian syrup shaved ice. More natural.

I really want to like this place but the price and size proportions force to feel like this is…read moreincredibly overpriced and not ok. THE GOOD: There are tons of options here and the flavors are great. They stay traditional to Korean bingsoo while also having items that aren't. I love how everything tastes and it's great quality! THE BAD: The size of one bingsoo is literally smaller than my hand and costs ~$20 with a side of mochi. The mochi is also tiny and dinky little guys. $20 for a bingsoo that is smaller than rhe size of my hand is just diabolical, im sorry but this is so overpriced and ridiculous. It's shaved milk I've and some red bean paste for christ sake it can't be that expensive to buy. The best advice i would give is to just make these darn proportions larger because what the heck am I paying $20 for a tiny bowl of ice. Absolutely ludicrous and greedy, you should know better.

Located 2 blocks from the sand, it's a great spot to brunch then hit the beach!…read more AMBIANCE Walked in for $25 bottomless mimosa brunch on a Saturday morning and was informed the rooftop was booked for reservations only. We opted to sit outside rather than inside, and it was nice. SERVICE Best part of the brunch! We were greeted warmly by both server and manager. They offered recommendations and both checked up on us throughout our meal. FOOD Everything was 3/5 Thick cut bacon - served with jam and shishito peppers. It was indeed thick and visually appealing, however, it was soo dry I had to saw through it with a knife. Breakfast bowl - pretty basic brunch bowl, good portion of brisket. Brisket grilled cheese w/ fries - very rich and decadent, brisket was good Overall, I like how it's a mile from Hermosa pier so it's more quiet and enjoyable, yet very close to the beach. I want to come back to try their dinner at sunset!

Best spot in the South Bay to get bottomless mimosas. Great service and an equally friendly…read moreopportunity owner, I'd add to your list and most definitely get your reservations in. All the food was great and we sampled a variety. Recommend the Open Faced Omelet and the Chilaquiles!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about EV and her business! This is my second time using her…read moreand it was the biggest hit. Desserts were devoured and it was all anyone was talking about. Thank you for always making our events memorable, for creating such a beautiful set up, and easy communication from start to finish.

10/10 they nailed it twice! (Yes I had 2 40th birthday celebrations) I ordered both from them!…read moreAmazing! And the customer service is impeccable! I already working with them to order my mom's birthday cake. If you haven't ordered yet order now!!!

Tucked away in the mall almost like a gem in the rough. Those that love gelato craftsmenship made…read morewith care and charm, this is it. Open your mind (or tongue) and try the different options! Great for couples, family, and friend. If you have a foodie friend who doesn't judge on exterior but rather the taste, this is a worthy spot. The lady helping us allowed us to try different options until we landed on Thai tea, almond amaretto, riceberry horchata on The Special (3 flavors) on a waffle bowl. It was placed on coconut sticky rice. At first I raised my eyebrows but when I tried it, I was blown away how GREAT of combo this is! 5/5 I would go out of my way to try this. What I also love about this is that it isn't sweet like typical dairy icecream but just sweet enough like the true gelatos you have in Italy. You must at least try this with the waffle bowl - it was quite the delight. The portion is big and you'll be surprisingly full. The special (3 flavors) is best for 2-3 people (regular serving). If you're going to eat this by yourself I'd just get 1 serving or the gelato cup. Restroom? No Seating? No

Tried Moom Maam at Smorgasburg Los Angeles at ROW DTLA, the big Sunday pop-up food event downtown…read more The event itself was pretty cool, although a few of the vendors I was hoping to try apparently didn't show up that day. Luckily this was one of the stands that had good reviews, so I gave it a shot. Between the language barrier and my excitement for dessert, I somehow ended up ordering more than I planned. The ice cream was good and the Asian-inspired flavors were definitely different from the usual. It didn't completely blow my socks off, but it was a solid treat. I kept thinking a little syrup or extra topping would've taken it up another level. Overall, glad I tried it. Half the fun of these food events is randomly discovering stuff you normally wouldn't eat anyway. I'd probably check out their Torrance brick-and-mortar location sometime and give them another shot.