We love McConnell's Fine Ice Cream! I especially love their flavors that are a partnership with…read moreSee's Candy. There are so many great flavors to choose from. The young staff are helpful and the store is always welcoming on a hot summer day.

I have been ruined for any other ice cream solely due to how AMAZING McConnell's is!…read more If you are like me, ice cream is a pleasure enjoyed every once in a while. I would like it every day but my doctor would probably have some words for me if I did. So when I actually do get ice cream, I want the best. And let me tell you, McConnell's is the best in my opinion. I would describe the ice cream here as being made with the freshest ingredients you could imagine. They have an assortment of interesting flavors to choose from. The staff is more than happy to offer you samples so you can pick your favorite, but always stick to my go-to flavors, which never disappoint. First is one of their original flavors, Eureka Lemon and Marionberries. It tastes like Italy in your mouth. It's sweet and light from the ice cream base but also tart and flavorful from the lemon and marionberry notes. My second flavor, and probably my number one if I had to choose, is their coffee ice cream. When I tell you, I crave this stuff, I mean it! I've had plenty of coffee ice creams in my day but this one is perfection. It has a strong coffee flavor that isn't overpowered by the sweetness and it's got little specks of coffee grind in it which is like a surprise for the palate. You wouldn't think these two flavors go well together, but they really do! I always get myself a double scoop (which is actually four scoops). So if you order a double you can actually get four different flavors. I always get it in a cup with a sugar cone on top. It's the perfect treat. They also offer some baked goods like brownies where you make sundaes with them. And while I normally think a brownie would enhance the ice cream experience, here I believe the ice cream is the star and you shouldn't ruin it! Now on to the negatives, and there aren't many. It's on the more expensive side for ice cream. But again, you are getting a premium quality product and I personally don't mind paying a little more for something I feel reflects the value. And while the ice cream here is the best, the parking is not the best. You can get lucky and find metered street parking but because there are so many popular businesses on this strip, it's usually pretty crowded. If you are willing to walk a little bit, you can usually find parking in the neighborhood behind the businesses. Or, and I didn't tell you this, you can park in the large Von's parking lot on the other side of Laurel Canyon and take the short walk over. That's actually probably the best option to get that exercise in before devouring your ice cream anyway!

Let me start my review by saying if anyone gives this place anything less than 5 stars, they must…read morebe having their ice cream, gelato, coffee, pastries somewhere else. Walked in yesterday around 3:50 pm and got a very nice greeting from a sweet, pleasant lady with a genuine smile by the name of Natalia. Right away she asked me if I wanted to try few of their samples. I already had in mind what I was about to get, but she still offered me to sample it so I did. I got a medium size/cup of their Mascorpone gelato and grabbed a seat in the shop. She gave me a generous scoop and was very yummy, creamy, delicious & REFRESHING!! $8.23 with tax. Since my last review, the only reason that I gave a 4 star rating was because of their tables not being clean. Everything was up to par. Enjoyed my Gelato,the nice Classic Rock music and headed out. Everything else is mentioned in my previous review! Feel free to read it. Thank you Freddo, Natalia & management.

Every 'Joe Schmoe' can "go out for ice cream"; but do you want to up the ante and show off…read moresophistication? Would you prefer to feel as though you are carefree in Italy and about to hop on a vespa? Then opt for gelato. Somehow, grabbing gelato versus ice cream feels classy and elegant. Although gelato offerings in Los Angeles aren't as widespread as ice cream; there are plenty of options awaiting to make us all feel European (I AM European so I always do but I digress). San Fernando Valley's most recent addition to the world of gelato is Freddo - located not far from the Ventura/ Laurel Canyon intersection in Studio City. Yes, that means this is prime real estate and terrible parking. Is Freddo worth the hassle? Freddo has been in the gelato business for 50 years opening their first shop in Argentina before expanding worldwide focusing on fresh, local ingredients and flavors; making each shop unique to the surrounding cultures. Freddo has arrived in Southern California ready to bring their Italian gelato roots to the City of Angels. Sounds great, right? Well, yes - on paper but this Studio City location fell short. The Studio City location of Freddo has been on the receiving end of viral publicity and influencer love as of late often appearing in social media videos. Coupled with Freddo's worldwide market holding; I had very high hopes for Freddo's gelato. I expected some orgasmic gelato! A mind-blowing experience! My boyfriend and I ventured into Freddo to find a rather large gelateria in comparison to other gelato/ice cream shops with an order counter/gelato/pastry case, a front window-seating counter complete with plants and plenty of tables and seating within; while murals graced the walls adding splashes of color. What I found odd, was the disheveled mess Freddo appeared - why didn't anyone tidy the dining area? Granted, there was only one associate in the front but only two other customers ahead of us. Alas, an untidy gelato shop isn't the clincher to a bad time but this was just the beginning. My boyfriend and I have never visited Freddo and the associate was NOT welcoming, didn't smile, was basically silent and stood there like a statue until we asked for some samples on our own. Let's try "selling the business" and having good customer service, shall we buddy? I am not a gelato professional consumer by any means but I was instantly deterred by the visual appearance of the gelato which just looked 'off'. Perhaps, I am just spoiled by Bacio di Latte which is a hop, skip and jump from Freddo and is absolutely divine. I wasn't overwhelemed by the flavor options at Freddo although I tried Zabaglione which is inspired by the Marsala wine Italian dessert and was interesting with the wine notes coming through the gelato. The Mascarpone (mascarpone with raspberry sauce) was also decent but not overly unique. I decided against purchasing my own gelato and instead to share with my boyfriend with him choosing a double cup ($7.50) of Stracciatella (sweet cream with semi-sweet chocolate chunks) and blackberry sorbet (note: this was to test it against Bacio di Latte's raspberry sorbet which is one of the best sorbets on the planet). The prices at Freddo were another strike with the single cup ($6.25), double ($7.50) and triple ($9.80) being smaller in size than their competitors but about a dollar higher, respectively. This is fine if the gelato is worth it - but it isn't. I'm sorry but Freddo's gelato was mediocre at best. I've had better grocery store pints. The Stracciatella was overly simplified and bland and the blackberry sorbet (which was not strained of seeds) was just bad. I can't even eloquently phrase why - it just is. There isn't much more to be said about Freddo. Freddo is, bluntly, not good and I don't understand how they claim worldwide gelato domination. A messy shop, poor customer service, subpar gelato flavors/textures and overpriced... why is this place viral? Can someone answer me? Anyone?! There is nothing good here and especially when Freddo is overshadowed by Bacio di Latte almost a block away. My boyfriend and I will not be back despite wanting to feel classy consuming gelato. Skip!

What a fantastic addition to Studio City!…read more I visited Bacio di Latte for the first time yesterday with a friend after dinner, and we were so impressed. We stopped in for coffee and gelato, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our evening. We each ordered two different gelato flavors, and all four flavors we tried were absolutely delicious. The gelato was creamy, rich, and incredibly flavorful. They also offer coffee, cookies, and pastries, making it a great place to stop whether you're looking for dessert, a coffee break, or a sweet treat with friends and family. The atmosphere is beautiful--chic, modern, and aesthetically pleasing without feeling pretentious. It's the perfect spot for a family outing, date night, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening in one of the nicest areas of Studio City. The service was exceptional as well. I believe the team member who helped us was CJ, and he was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. Great customer service always stands out, and it definitely elevated our experience. Everything about this place was wonderful--the quality of the gelato, the coffee, the atmosphere, and the staff. It was our first visit, but it certainly won't be our last. I can easily see this place becoming a neighborhood favorite for years to come. Highly recommend!

Love Bacio di latte! We went to several ones and studio city is our favorite…read more I tried strawberry sorbet today and I really love it. It gets really busy and it's pretty tight space inside but the staff work great and fairly fast. I loved chocolate crunch pistachio flavor the most. My kid loves their custard cookie and cream flavor.

(Overdue message) I am so sad to see your store closed. I do wish you open a location in Porter…read moreRanch. We really need a good gelato place to go too. I wish you lots of luck!

This was a complete bust. I wouldn't call this gelato personally. It was not creamy at all and was…read moregritty in texture. They have a wide variety of flavors but the texture ruins the whole experience. Compared to other gelato places this was a disappointment. The worker was very friendly and helped out.

some of the best ice cream i've had in a while. the affogato with biscoff ice cream was incredibly…read moregood, as well as the croissant ice cream sandwich. i also want to specifically mention andrew, who helped us the whole way. he was genuinely friendly and knowledgeable about the flavors, and he made the whole experience feel fun rather than rushed. his recommendations were on point and you could tell he cared about making sure we found something we'd really enjoy. it's the kind of service that makes a shop my go-to spot.

Velvet offers refreshing desserts. I had the strawberry sorbet and it was absolutely delicious! The…read moreperfect way to cleanse the palette and it wasn't too sweet. The service was friendly and the shop hasn't lots of table games like connect four and jenga.

I stopped in today with the family and we were blown away by how good everything was. A single…read morescoop in a cone runs $7.95, and honestly it was worth every penny. I went with the vegan cookies n crème and it was fantastic. Super creamy, great texture, and full of flavor. The rest of the family tried different flavors like praline with butter cake and regular cookies n crème. Everyone was happy with their pick. They have so many flavors I want to go back and try. It's one of those places where you look at the menu and immediately start planning your next visit. Huge shoutout to the staff for hooking up Henry, our pup, with a pup cup. That little touch made the stop even better. Friendly service, great flavors, and a fun treat for the whole family. I'm very happy with my selection and we'll definitely be back.

Absolutely looooove Van Leeuwen! This is a convenient little location nestled in the Sportsmen's…read moreLodge outdoor mall. The perfect little stop for a treat while you're out shopping or after a meal. They have so many yummy flavors and even those who are lactose intolerant (me!) have plenty of options to choose from. And not just sorbets, actual tasty and creamy flavors. I got a flavor that tasted like strawberry shortcake and it was so tasty!

Hands down, the best pastry shop in the Valley. Every single pastry I've had here has been…read moreincredible. Their flavor combinations are unique, everything is always fresh, and the quality is consistently outstanding. These are easily the best pastries I've ever had. Their French macarons deserve a special mention. I've never really been a fan because, in my experience, most places don't get the texture right. But this place completely changed my mind. Every flavor I've tried has been amazing. The shells have the perfect texture, and the fillings are packed with flavor. I even traveled throughout Europe recently and made it a point to try macarons everywhere I went, just to see how they compared. Surprisingly, not a single place came close. They also do a great job of keeping things fresh by regularly adding new pastries and seasonal items to the menu, so it's worth checking their website before you visit to see what's new. I recently saw them featured on the Food Network, and after eating here so many times, it's easy to see why. They truly know what they're doing. I can't recommend this bakery enough. Whether you're stopping in for pastries or macarons, you really can't go wrong.

Artelice is easily one of the most beautiful pastry shops I've visited in LA. The pastries are…read morecrafted to look like real fruits, and the attention to detail is incredible. Not only do they look stunning, but they taste just as good. Every pastry had a light, balanced sweetness and layers of flavor that made each bite worth savoring. The textures were also spot on, from the delicate mousse to the crisp outer shells. If you're looking for a unique dessert experience or want to impress someone with pastries that are almost too pretty to eat, Artelice is definitely worth a visit.

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Years later and this place is still a really good Menchies! Is it as good as the Burbank location?…read moreMmmmm, not fully - but very close! They have better "naughty" flavors that clock in over 35 calories and above. The girl that worked here was SUPER kind! Very clean place and there were a few options in the 25-30 calorie range for all you counters out there! Great date night. Cheers!