Brian's is still going strong after over a decade visiting during the hot summer days/nights and…read morewhen we just have a sweet craving. With plenty of parking since it's located in a shopping plaza, this small shaved ice and boba shop may be the only shaved ice in the area. I haven't really searched for any others because Brian's always gets the job done. I remember this was one of the first shops, back in the day, that had the dole whip ("they have the dole whip that Disneyland has!!") and people used to come for that. Now you can get dole whip anywhere but those were good times. They haven't expanded on the size, but they've kept this place up and the service is still excellent. Every time I come in, the seats are clean, if people aren't sitting in them and the vibe is cool. I used to always order a shaved ice, but lately, my oldest and I have been into their boba drinks. My youngest always get a shaved ice with 3 flavors and he loves some sour spray. My oldest always gets a milk tea boba and I switch off between all the milk tea boba flavors. This time I went with the jasmine milk tea and I wasn't feeling that one as much. I am a fan of lavender, caramel, taro, Thai and chai, and my goal is to ultimately try them all. I highly recommend Brian's after all of these years and make sure to grab a stamp card. If you have kids, it'll fill up fast! 10 stamps gets you a free item! OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

Met up with my favorite SFV girls for an afternoon catch up along with some shaved ice & boba. The…read moreinside had plenty of tables & bright yellow walls with beach murals. The counter for ordering looked like a hut with a huge plexiglass window as a barrier. I found this strange since it wasn't a bank but I guess it kept the server safe. I ordered the passionfruit black tea with light boba which was very good! A few of the girls got the shaved ice which they liked. *Great place to meet up with friends *Gets busy around 3:00pm when the kiddos get out of school *Perfect for Kids of ALL ages:) *Plenty of parking in the lot - just be very cautious since many drivers are not paying attention when parking or leaving here!

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Peak Cafe and had no complaints about drinks, service, or…read morevibes. Service was very friendly! It's a beautifully decorated and aesthetically pleasing space with plenty of seating and even the bathrooms were nice and definitely well-maintained. I had the Coconut Cloud with Matcha and it was perfectly refreshing. I also sampled the Biscoffee and it had a strong espresso flavor that was well complemented by the sweet cookie butter flavor. The bungeoppang was freshly prepared and well worth the $5.50 for 2; the hotteok flavor was my favorite. Overall, Peak is a wonderful space and a comfy place to study in. No wifi on Sundays though!

Bustling place on Sunday at 2pm, short line to place order that moved quickly, but I could have…read moreused the extra time to read all drink options on the menu. The Bischoffee or Banana Latte or Corn Coffee were all very tempting but I went for my preferred drink these days Strawberry Matcha although as I stood there waiting for my drink (which quite a bit longer than my friends American) I was regretting not trying one of their insane looking coffee drinks (aka deserts). My BF said his Americano was excellent, not acidic or bitter in any way. My strawberry matcha was good, a bit too jammy, but not cloyingly sweet although the matcha itself was mildly flavored, it was highly caffeinated since it kept me from falling asleep at my regular time. If I was in the area I'd absolutely go back there again.

Been here a dozen times now. Love it. They have sped up the process from last year in service…read more Always delicious. She loves the shaved ice with Tigers Blood, Blue Raspberry, Hawaiian Punch! Topped off with snow cap. For an extra special treat today after Jujitsu she got a Taiyaki filled with Nutella and it came out fresh and warm.

I came here with my best friend and her daughter to get shave ice and ice cream. Large menu but…read morethey didn't have many of the ice cream flavors. They had the basics - chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Every time I asked for something, they didn't have it. Inside was cute but the counters were sticky. I placed my phone down and it was covered in syrup. The shave ice my friend and her daughter got was big. Good fix if you like a snow cone. Definitely different compared to the Hawaiian shave ice that I'm familiar with.

Came here with my sister and my friend to check this place out and we were not disappointed…read more Everything was so good! I ordered the caramel apple cheesecake joylati and the ice cream was very rich in flavor. Also tried the banana pudding joylati and that was also so delicious. Easy to find parking and there was indoor seating. It was very clean inside and the workers were also very friendly and very helpful in answering our questions since it was our first time here. Will definitely be back again!

Parking lot is large , but some spots are 15 mins. And it's a busy area…read more I got the summertime . Watermelon , mango and strawberry. Very tasty. But it's not shaved ice, which I love. (I could tell from the sample I like it but wouldn't love it. )Could see would be more appealing when it's very hot. Large is big enough to share.

I finally got the chance to try out Kona Ice today when they were parked at the Northridge Farmers…read moreMarket. I booked this truck for our baby shower in two weeks so I wanted to give them a try first. The lady working the truck at the Farmers Market was very nice and answer any follow up questions I asked after I told her I booked the truck for our baby shower. I waited for my nephew to join me and then we ordered our cup. We went with the klassic cup because the weather was kind of cold. I went with the groovy grape, ninja cherry and watermelon wave on my cup. I believe my nephew went with the monkey business, flavor of the day and tiger blood for his. We enjoyed our shaved ice. I didn't put a lot of flavor on mine so when I ate half of my cup, I went back to ask if I could add more flavor and the lady said I could. I had a great time eating the shaved ice and I can't wait for people at our baby shower to try it. Hopefully the weather will be on the not so cold side. The price for booking them is also very reasonable and they answer quickly to any questions over email.

Kona Ice at our last work event was all the rage! Such a great treat to share on hot days! Thank…read moreyou for making our party memorable and special!

I came by while waiting for an appointment nearby. Parking near here is limited to metered street…read moreparking if you're lucky, though I suggest parking on the side street nearby and walking 1-2 blocks over. Seating is quite limited; there is extremely limited indoor seating (1 table) and limited outdoor seating (few tables) Aćaí bowl 5/5, ok so you obviously make this by yourself, at this location they don't display their customizable options and I ordered through an electronic display. Their DIY açaí base is smooth and tart, and I like to get mango, blueberries, dates, goji berries, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of agave on top.

From all the açaí places I've tried, I thought this one was just ok. I honestly prefers the pitaya…read morebowl over the açaí. There's a kiosk inside so you can order and they prepare your order fairly quickly. I've usually gone in the evening and the service is quite fast. They also have empanadas on the menu which aim actually looking forward to trying. It's a very laid back environment. I've usually just ordered to go but they do have tables and a little seating area in front. My issue with the açaí bowl was that the amount was way less than the actual toppings. Price is decent but they can even out the ratio of açaí to fruit.

I had a wonderful experience at Sugar Fix Boba Cafe! I usually come to this plaza either to stop by…read moreEmle's or to go to the nearby Ipostal branch and I always eye Sugar Fix but have never had time to stop by. Today I was in the plaza during rush hour and I was soooo thirsty and I knew that my drive would be long so I decided to finally stop in and grab a drink! Upon entering I was greeted by friendly staff and she explained to me about the different teas, I asked what is refreshing and what most people like the most and she told me it's between the mango dragonfruit or the Passion fruit strawberry. I decided to go with the Mango Dragonfruit Jasmine ice tea. She offered me boba, popping boba, or custard add ons but I was just thirsty so I got it plain. Also it is awesome that you can choose how sweet you want to make your drink. I prefer drinks that are not very sweet so I got mine at 25% sweetness. The options are 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%. At 25% I felt that my drink was perfect to my tastes! I went with the large size because I wanted my drink to last until I got home. Surprisingly I didn't have to wait very long, almost a minute after I ordered my drink was already ready to go! I don't think I've ever had a Jasmine tea before so on my first sip I was surprised that I could actually taste the jasmine flower as an undertone to the mango and dragonfruit, but it really tastes delicious and refreshed me! The menu is large and there are many options. Now that I know you can bet I might be stopping by here every time I'm in the plaza!

Very disappointing and unprofessional experience. Instead of handling a payment issue privately,…read morethe staff chose to yell about it in front of other customers, which was completely unnecessary and embarrassing. If there was a problem with the payment, the respectful and professional approach would have been to speak to me directly and discreetly not make a public scene. Customer service is not just about the product, but about how you treat people. Unfortunately, this place failed badly in that aspect. I will not be returning.

The owner is always so sweet and happy to see his customers. The nachos taste amazing and always…read moremade fresh!

The owners are really good people. We've been coming to them since they opened . They remember us …read more They are always very kind . My kiddos enjoy all their treats I'm not sure if this is the same one inside the Northridge mall . By the kids play area . This is who I'm reviewing .

Great raspados and good service. Their chamangos and biónicos are great. I always ask for extra…read morechili powder for my chamangos.

Parking here is very small and tight. Be aware the possibility of getting your car dinged…read more Chamango is the best!.

Really good ice cream with unique flavors and a great atmosphere. Everything tasted fresh and…read moredelicious. Definitely coming back!

I tried this place on a whim since another dessert spot in the plaza was closed. It's small and out…read moreof date. There were many options of Italian ice, crème ice, ice cream. They apparently make everything in house. I don't have the biggest sweet tooth so I went for crème ice which was dairy free and much lighter than ice cream. It was $7 for a small scoop which was on the more expensive side. In all honesty, this place is okay. Nothing truly stood out to me about it. I was expecting a lot more given it has 4.8 stars and 500+ reviews. It lacked in the overall experience from walking into the door to the flavor itself. I don't think I'd go back, I'd rather just go somewhere else.