I'm so happy that I'm able to eat diary again specially ice cream…read more I have missed eating ice cream so bad. I came to salt and straw by myself after finishing shopping. I ordered the sea salt caramel and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. It was simply delicious. It a must try. And of course, the best part was that had a lot of samples!!! Great service.

Was my first time trying Salt and Straw and we wanted some premium good quality ice cream and this…read moreplace hit the spot. I really like ice cream shops that have unique flavors and high quality flavors and this place delivered on both fronts. I sampled a bunch of flavors and the coffee and nuts flavor was pretty good, but ended up getting the strawberry with black pepper and the chocolate brownie on a waffle cone. Both of those flavors were pretty solid, I liked the chocolate brownie a lot more than the strawberry, the strawberry had portions where it tasted straight like strawberry syrup that was a bit too sweet for my liking (even though I have a sweet tooth) The worker was nice even though we had like 4-5 samples before deciding what to buy without any pressure so that was nice. I like that they give napkins and a spoon as well if you ask. The only negatives were the price and I wish the waffle cone was made fresh right on the spot. But otherwise, would come back again!

Easy eat ice cream at the promenade…read more Went on a Sunday afternoon. There's not really street parking but there's free parking over at Santa Monica Place for an hour or two. They offer samples - tried a few and opted for the chocolate and strawberries, and the Santa Barbara strawberries (which I feel is what they're known for). Both flavors were awesome - I like the texture in the chocolate and strawberries, there's like pieces of chocolate that make it complete. The Santa Barbara strawberries are always great - sweet and has a natural taste to it, along with pieces of strawberries. Def would recommend!

This was quite honestly the best ice cream I have ever had. Now I have found that they sell it at…read moremy local Whole Foods Market and since I was only visiting Santa Monica, I will be running to the grocery for another pint of heavenly ice cream.

Such a good experience! Found this place on Yelp and popped in kinda spontaneously. What a cute…read moreshop in an equally cute little courtyard. The employee was helpful and super friendly, answering questions and letting us sample a few flavors. We each got two flavors in our small size, and the portion was overflowing and plentiful. I like how our cups were topped off with a little piece of waffle cone. I'm a sucker for thoughtful small touches.

I loved it then and I still love it. Portions are small but that's all you need. I like all of the…read morechocolate flavors. They are very rich and creamy. Service is friendly and you can enjoy your gelato on the patio.

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!

tl;dr the decadently thick Persian ice cream ranges from good to excellent, and the unique…read moreexperience won't break the bank Artisanal ice is all the rage in Los Angeles, but some of the best ice cream options have been around for decades. Such is the case for Saffron & Rose, a Terhangeles staple delivering frozen dessert to the surrounding Persian community for nearly 50 years. Over the years, the unique flavors have been lauded by Anthony Bourdain and the New York Times alike, and the original Westwood location remains a local favorite. Saffron & Rose shares real estate with a Greek restaurant and an osteopathic medicine clinic. Patrons on the patio speak Farsi over their ice cream. Natural light shines in through the wide windows onto the saffron-shaded room. The walls are decorated with Saffron & Rose-branded, ice cream-themed photographs. The top-lit ice cream display is organized into a vibrant rainbow. Industrial fridges are well-stocked with pints of each available flavor. Persian dance music echoes around the room. My partner and I visited on a weekend mid-afternoon, and the shop was bustling. The staff gave us a rundown of Saffron & Rose's most popular flavors before opening up the door to samples. Broadly, the ice cream was extra-thick, almost like caramel, and full-bodied in flavor. Our consensus favorite flavor was the intense Saffron with Pistachio, complete with plenty of chopped nuts. Meanwhile, the Pink Rose amped up the sweetness of the traditional White Rose flavor with California cactus pear. Lastly, the Faloodeh was a change of pace, with a noodle-like consistency and unique rosewater essence; it paired excellently with the complementary cherry syrup. Other fun flavors ranged from the spa-esque Cucumber to the tangy Passionfruit. Our Medium (triple scoop) was $7.50, and the portion was reasonable without feeling skimpy. The ice cream lineup was fun and flavorful; notably, I found that the ice cream quality exceeded that of peer Persian creamery Mashti Malone (also worth trying). I would definitely pay Saffron & Rose a return visit next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Great ice cream shop with really interesting flavors that I've never seen before. The green tea ice…read morecream was favorable and smooth. But didn't match the espresso I had with it. They don't overwhelm you with massive amounts of ice cream, which is nice and the price is reasonable. 3 suggestions: 1. better signage = I didn't realize you could only get 1 scoop (that is not listed on the board) 2. maybe post suggested flavor combos for people that are new to Persian ice cream 3. empty the trash can filled with discarded cups regularly, it was over flowing.

A great grab and go place. Small interior, no dining inside, and not really any tables outside…read moreeither. I took my omusubis to Ocean View Park to picnic. Decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options. My partner and I got the eggplant chili (2x), miso mushroom, and the pickled wasabi and pickled konbu. They smells amazing when fresh. The struggle is you want to eat it immediately before the seaweed goes soggy but need to find a place to eat. These were $4.50 or $4.75 each. Pretty good sized with plenty of filling. A great snack or lunch if you eat multiple.

100000/10 place! Their food is so fresh and melts in your mouth…read more I love the tuna mayo and miso beef the most. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Also the milk tea boba is to die for! I recommend getting it with your friends or taking it to go to eat on the beach.

Small but lots of fun flavors!…read more Line moves quickly. Seating kind of sucks and it was cold so we all smooshed inside together. We tried: Brown sugar Banana and root beer float Peanut butter chocolate candy and cup of joe I liked it and would go back.

The ice cream was so creamy and delicious. The scoop was very big for the price you pay which was…read moregreat (rivals cold stones scoop). Service was amazing and they were helpful when I asked about the Doggy Ice Cream. Overall great ambiance definitely could chill inside or out and enjoy a scoop.

I may not be the most well-versed, but this is my favorite smash burger in LA! It's the perfect mix…read moreof greasy but not too greasy and high-quality, simple ingredients. The defining characteristic here is that they make their burger patties using short rib and their shoestring fries are fried in beef tallow. Say less! You also HAVE to get the soft serve, if only because it's so hard to find good soft serve in LA. The whole experience here is 5 stars and I love being able to enjoy the meal outside.

Cruising around Venice on my bike soaking up the sun & hippie culture. Decided to stop by Heavy…read moreHanded after hearing some buzz and my stomach grumble. Glad I did. This place was popping on a sunny day, which is always a good sign. It's got that slightly artsy, Venice vibe on the outside, but still feels laid-back and fun. The burger delivered. Soft bun, gooey melted cheese, and those crispy edges on the patty that give it that smash burger magic. Nothing overly complicated, just done right. Exactly what you want when you're hungry after riding around. They've also got tallow fries and ice cream, which makes it feel a little more fun than your standard burger stop. Overall, really solid experience. Good food, good energy, and worth a stop if you're in the area.

Came across this ice cream shop by chance while out on a date, and I'm glad we decided to stop in!…read more There is a small parking lot in front, but spaces are limited, so you may need to find street parking depending on when you visit. They offer a great variety of ice cream flavors, and one of the coolest parts was watching them make the waffle cones fresh on the spot. The ice cream itself was rich, creamy, and tasted high quality. Paired with a warm, freshly made waffle cone, it made for an excellent treat. The staff was friendly and happy to offer samples before ordering. One thing to note: if you change your flavor selection after you've already paid, they'll need to process a refund and ring up a new transaction. Overall, we had a great experience. Between the delicious ice cream, fresh waffle cones, and friendly customer service, it's definitely a place I'd visit again!

Just like the name suggests, Wanderlust Creamery has unique ice cream flavors inspired by countries…read morefrom all over the world! The flavors are really good but a bit on the sweet side (with the exception of the black sesame cookies & cream flavor). Got a flight (4 half scoops) with: 1. Japanese Neapolitan: 8/10, they scooped the matcha, hojicha, Hokkaido as they recommended that it went really well with black sesame cookies and cream. I only wish the flavors were more fragrant 2. Vietnamese Rocky Road: 7/10, not sure if scooped the right flavor as it didn't taste much like Rocky road or Vietnamese coffee ice cream 3. Pandan Rafaello: 9/10, awesome if you like pandan flavor with white chocolate 4. Black sesame cookies and cream: 9/10, the cookies and cream added creaminess to the black sesame Parking: lot has 4 spots in front, 5-6 on the side, and 5-6 in the back and it's shared with the barbershop next door. Was not hard to find parking TLDR: would definitely come again to try more flavors and they even have a seasonal menu which means you will never run out of delicious flavors to try!

Located at the heart of the Venice boardwalk; is the very cute sweet treat shop Turn Dough! With…read moreit's bright pastel painted exterior; this is the spot to go to if you're looking for the ulitmate dessert. On the menu of Turn Dough is belgian waffles, soft serve gelato, milkshakes and chimney cakes! For those who don't know what chimney cakes are; they are a traditional snack from Hungary that is made from sweet yeast dough that is rolled into a long rope and baked around a cylinder. Here at Turn Dough; you can actually watch them make and bake the chimney cake. It was really hard to choose what dessert to get here as everything looked so yummy. This place happens to be the first place to offer chimney cake in Los Angeles and so you know I just had to try that. Even choosing which chimney cake to get was hard! They've got 18 different types or you can even create your own! From oreo to nutella to coconut to Disney inspired or unicorn inspired; they've got something for everyone! I ended up getting the very cute Minnie Macaron chimney cake which has Italian-style soft-serve gelato, French Macarons, Rainbow sprinkles, and a handmade Minnie Mouse bow on top. It was definitely a magical Disney inspired creation. We also got the Nutella Dream. This one is a must try for Nutella lovers. It's a chocolate delight that even includes Kinder chocolates! Tastewise; I really liked the freshly baked chimney cakes from here. The chimney cakes are so soft and fluffy. My gelato ice cream melted pretty quickly but I still enjoyed the sweet, creamy soft serve. One has the option to get the chimney cake upside down in a cup and I have to say that is not a bad option because it helps with eating the ice cream and you won't have to worry about the oozy, dripping mess hehe that you will get a with a cone. Overall; Turn Dough is a good place for some delightful and sweet treats right by the beach

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.