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

Great shave ice and service. One star off for cleanliness at the tables and customer area. Send one…read moreof the kids working out there to clean regularly.

PEAK spot w lots of seating vibe, some parking spots (limited tho), wifi, bathrooms, and gooodddd…read moredrinks! Drinks on the expensive side but they're HUGE - kind guy offered suggestions - note: no wifi offered on Sundays

I really enjoyed this cafe. We were all craving matcha and were all very happy & satisfied with our…read morechoice in coming here! The cafe is very spacious with really friendly staff and quick service. We went on a Sunday but it seems like a great place to study during the week too. We got the mango matcha, banana matcha, and yuja matcha tonic. I thought the options in matcha were amazing and we were all impressed with the quality. The mango matcha was definitely a 10/10. It was my first time trying mango matcha and I'm so happy my first experience was here. It was amazing! I was really impressed by their cloud top and the mango pieces were really refreshing. As for the banana matcha. I'd give it a 7/10. It tasted a little bit like artificial banana but it wasn't bad. Would come back for the mango matcha and to try the matcha tonic!

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.

Perfect spot on a hot day. I was very happy with their shaved ice. I ordered mine with only a mango…read moresyrup, however, you can choose a filling and topping as well for $7. My size was the medium and it was huge! Their boba was yummy too. Staff were friendly and helpful, I'd definitely return when craving a cold treat.

So so so good! I was very excited to go here since I've never had italian ice before, and needless…read moreto say it exceeded expectations! Bingsu/Korean shaved ice is a regular fave of mine but they tend to be very dairy-based and it can be difficult to find a place w/ something similar in texture and that has dairy-free options. And this place has just that. This is the perfect spot for those looking for more fruit-centric refreshing flavors or even the sweet pastry-inspired dessert selections! A small portion of water ice is approximately 3-4 sizable scoops! And a small portion of the gelati (water ice + soft serve) specialty is approximately the size of a McDonald's parfait. My partner got the summertime (strawberry, cherry, watermelon(?) flavor and I got the peach cobbler inspired cup with gelati. I was hoping they'd have the apple pie one but it wasn't listed on the menu when we were there. Regardless, still a very tasty and amazing treat to cool down with! Service was helpful and you're welcome to try samples of anything. Was very shocked to see that employees manually swirl/mix flavors while scooping rather than have tub with pre-swirled flavors. I'm sure that takes some skill! Ambiance is very fun with lively and colorful decor. The music on the speakers can be pretty loud esp the further back into the store you're sitting at. 5000000% would go here again, would love to try the other flavors and maybe have a bigger portion when I have more stomach room bc it was that good I almost wish we had dinner elsewhere right after instead or before LOL!

I love Happy Ice since I discovered them about 5 years ago at a Vegan Festival. Then I stopped by…read moretheir Melrose location. I had my company cater them. But I didn't know about the Northridge location and I had to stop by once I saw it. I ordered something completely different, it was the Pineapple Upside Cake and it was sooooo good and refreshing. The citrus was perfect and not over the top. They will allow you to sample.. There's plenty of seats to choose from and in a plaza so ample parking. It was clean and vibrant. The associate was super kind and patience.

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.

I had such a wonderful experience for my sons 4th birthday! Everything was well organized and such…read morewonderful service. Hector was the one who served our party and he was nothing short of amazing. Kind, patient, and such a positive attitude. All my guests were raving about it. Thank you Kona Ice for a memorable event!! I can't wait to have you guys back again for more fun!!

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 tried the oolong tea & peach tea 10/10! Taste fresh…read more Lots of parking ! Service was great, friendly staff & the cafe looks very clean. Highly recommend & love that they close at midnight ! Very convenient , also they are very fast

I don't like leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately we didn't have the best experience here…read more The shop itself is cute and has a nice vibe. However, the drinks were much too sweet for our taste, even after diluting them. We also noticed a powdery aftertaste that we didn't particularly enjoy. The ordering experience wasn't great either. The staff didn't seem very accommodating, and we felt a bit rushed while trying to decide what to order. That said, this was only one visit. We'd be willing to give Sugar Fix Boba another chance and try some of their teas or food items next time, as those may be better suited to our taste. Unfortunately, based on this experience, it just wasn't a place we'd rush back to.

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 .

Aqui solo usan un guante para preparar sus raspaditos…read more.. So to make a long story short. #1 I wasn't greeted or served right away as the cashier was just wasting time at the front. #2 I had to argue for the lady at the back to put on BOTH gloves because she was using her non dominant (non gloved) hand, to touch / pack down the raspado ice. This is incorrect and against food regulations. Unless you aren't picky or worried about your health then come here and don't look at how they make your food. Nothing against you ladies but I shouldn't have to explain how inconsiderate and unhygienic it is to wear one glove while working in a kitchen. I had my raspados re-made. Thank you

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.