Fruitti Yogo

We stopped for ice cream and SALT AND STRAW, before heading back to San Diego. It's sort of a…read moretradition to get an ice cream on a day trip. We had heard of KINNEY BLVD from the FRIDAY Food Truck Cookout. I learned that that's where they filmed the last scenes in the movie CHEF!!! In the ice cream shop, they had different flavors of different local chefs. I chose the CARAMEL ICE CREAM in a waffle cup. As for my Partner, he chose the STRAWBERRY SORBET in a waffle cone. We both liked our ice creams!!!

It was a very hot day and this looked like a perfect rest stop for the kids and I. Started by Kim…read moreMalek and her cousin, they had both never made ice cream before and are completely self taught. They have interesting flavors and have expanded quite a bit from their start in Oregon. The Abbot Kinney location was packed and service was a bit slow since their was only one person who was scooping the ice cream and serving as cashier. Honey lavender: Steeped lavender petals in local honey, bringing out more complex and herbaceous flavors. Has a distinct light purple color and did not taste like soap like some places that attempt lavender flavors. Hazelnut cookies and cream: Okay, if you think you've had Cookies & Cream, you haven't tried Salt & Straw's Oregon version. Apparently, Oregon grows like 99% of the country's hazelnuts, and they actually use nuts from their own farm for this. It's a coconut cream base with bourbon vanilla, packed with crushed sandwich cookies and this insane hazelnut butter fudge ripple.

Interior

Coffee & Love Nuts (bottom) and Cinnamon Snickerdoodle (top)

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Pup ice cream

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

4.2(141 reviews)

2.3 mi

I was ordering icecream and I saw the manager picking at one of the young girls. I just felt bad…read morefor the poor kid. Ice-cream was yum!

Not as much of a line vs Santa Barbara's location. Vanilla…read morebean Chocolate Strawberry

Freshly baked Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Double Peanut Butter Chip and Salted Caramel Chip

Dolcenero Gelato

4.4(338 reviews)

2.1 mi

Delicious, flavorful, not too sweet. The atmosphere is quaint and casual. The nice lady serving…read morethe gelato was very helpful and patient.

Post run sweet treat. Really enjoyed how it wasn't overly sweet, just the perfect amount. Nice area…read moreto sit outside and there was live music!

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Sweet Rose Creamery

4.2(1.2k reviews)

2.8 mi•Brentwood

It's almost a tradition now -- every Christmas season, we take some of the girl scouts here after…read morethey volunteer for The Giving Spirit event at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church. And yes, it's also a tradition now to visit every spring and summer for their seasonal flavors. Well, seasonal for me and the same Mint Chip and Cookies and Cream for the girls. The COFFEE flavored ice cream is not a joke. It has a real caffeine punch but oh so good. The mini cones are genius!

Cute little spot that we checked out after having dinner in the area. Very homey vibes. The folks…read morebehind the counter were nice. I loved the idea that a lot, if not all, of the ingredients used are from local vendors. I got a chocolate brownie and coffee ice cream sundae with hot fudge and toasted marshmallow. It was really good. Only thing I would have wanted more of was a little bit more of a generous helping of the hot fudge. Otherwise, this was super yum!

Cookie dough

Chocolate

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Old fashioned vanilla

Saffron & Rose Persian Ice Cream

4.7(3.1k reviews)

2.6 mi•Westwood

Loved this location for unique ice cream flavors! I tried their mint chocolate chip and jasmine in…read moretheir double scoop size in a cup. The mint chocolate chip was creamy and refreshing with the right amount of chocolate, while the jasmine was light, floral, and fragrant without being overpowering. I loved the distinct jasmine flavor, but in the future I would love to try their specialty saffron flavor. Overall, the ice cream was rich, smooth, and flavorful!

Food: Omg this has to be my favorite ice cream place! Please try! All their flavors are so good,…read morethick, and satisfying in consistency! My favorite flavors are pink rose and dark chocolate. The dark chocolate has brownies and walnuts in it if you are a brownie/chocolate lover! However, you can't go wrong! Their most popular flavor, the saffron with pistachios, is so good too! Service: The waiters are always really nice and willing to give you as many samples as you like! The ice cream is also fairly priced at $6.50 for two large scoops! If you'd like, you can even buy a pint of one of the flavors you love! Ambiance: There are tables to sit inside and two tables outside. The restaurant is well lit and air-conditioned and a short walk from the UCLA campus! Please try this ice cream and support their unique flavors, affordable pricing, and thick ice cream consistency!

Menu as of February 2025

Triple scoop Lavender, passion fruit, pistachio

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Sunny Blue

4.3(1.6k reviews)

2.0 mi

May 31, 2026 | Santa Monica | After arriving back from Catalina Island, friends, and I stopped at…read moreSunny Blue for dinner! My Bento Box included two rice balls of my choice, and I selected the edamame & Japanese pickles as my two sides! Spicy Salmon Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes chili seasoning, & lightly spicy! I can handle the heat, so it depends on your spice tolerance! The rice ball is also topped with furikake seasoning & sesame seeds! Tuna Mayo Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes albacore tuna, sliced cucumbers, chili seasoning & red onions! I opted for the spicy mayo, though you have another choice of wasabi sauce! Mainopoly Event | While at the event, I tried the Salmon Omusubi, which was quite memorable & ended up being one of my favorite dishes! Inside | Standing room only! You order food to go inside at the counter! Since it's a narrow space, people tend to wait outside or near the door! Customer Service | Friendly & helpful with the menu! Overall | Yes, please! Food is delicious here & I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu!

No dine-in space, so enjoying the omusubi fresh meant eating at the pathway right in front of the…read morestore while people-watching on Main Street. Everything's made fresh to order but the waiting time was relatively decent. They did serve plenty of choices including for vegetarian options. We got their Spicy Salmon and Sunny Blue Curry. The first one was bit more tomato-ey flavor to my palate than spicy. The rice was perfectly cooked and moist coated in crunchy nori wrap. The salmon was pretty generous as well. I would recommend the latter more though as the curry flavor was so bold and delectable, well elevating the tender chicken.

Spam misubi and ebi mayo

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Cod roe onigiri?? I think

Rori's Artisanal Creamery

4.5(411 reviews)

2.6 mi

Best ice cream shop in all of Santa Monica!! From the wide variety of flavors to the super helpful…read moreand kind employees there. I go after work every other day for a quick sweet pick me up. Love the vibe of Rori's !! Totally worth going.

I came in at night the other day and it was very busy, but Kelly was very nice and patient with us…read moreand gave us great recommendations! Really liked the coffee flavor! The Ambiance there was truly amazing despite the shop being a little small, it felt very welcoming.

Root Beer Float 08-03-2025

Brown sugar Banana and root beer float Peanut butter chocolate candy and cup of joe

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Heavy Handed

One of my most favorite burger places to go when I'm in LA. Beef tallow fries, their amazing…read morepickles and sauce... I'm not normally into sauces but these are amazing. Love the short rib burgers, so decadent and juicy. This place will guarantee hit the spot if you want a burger. It gets packed but it's a fast line. Someone get me one of their t shirts!!!

Very good burgers!…read more The sear and flavor were very good. The burgers come with caramelized onions, american cheese, house made pickles and heavy sauce. The combo of caramelized onion, heavy sauce and the sear of the patty is delicious. The fries were also very good and most of them were crispy. I will say, photos I saw before hand had my expectations pretty high. Although, the fries didn't meet expectations they were still really good. If you are near a Heavy Handed location don't contemplate, just go. You won't be disappointed.

Patio seating

Back entrance

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Front of building

Wanderlust Creamery

4.4(644 reviews)

1.5 mi•Venice

Visited this location because there was a pop up collab with a Korean skin care line. I tried their…read morecollab flavors (salted caramel, cherry vanilla and the mint) they were all delicious! The staff was lovely and friendly and very respectful. The parking is limited, but there is street parking available. There is quite a bit of seating inside and outside but the set up sets a vibe like eating ice cream on your back porch looking out into the city! Their favors are delicious and they offer samples before you dedicate to a flavor. I'm definitely returning as I recently discovered there's a location closer to my home!

what a cute location with such soothing vibes Fortunately…read moreparking is available in their lot. there is seating both inside and outside the ice cream flavors are so varied. ingredients so fresh. It's creat that they offer 1/2 scoops so that you can try more flavors with your choice of flights

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Turn Dough

4.5(173 reviews)

2.5 mi•Venice

Exceptional! Loved the combo of the hot chimney and the cold ice cream. Got it flipped upside down…read moreto make eating easier. Can't wait to be back.

This spot is optimal being right by the beach! Just an order & pick up kind of place. Still super…read morecute. Service was fast & friendly. I got the Oreo milkshake which was huge in size & tasty.

Fun flavors!

Unicorn cinnamon cone

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Unicorn cinnamon cone

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