We stopped for ice cream and SALT AND STRAW, before heading back to San Diego. It's sort of a tradition 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!!! read more

Was my first time trying Salt and Straw and we wanted some premium good quality ice cream and this place 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! read more

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I'm so happy that I'm able to eat diary again specially ice cream. 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. read more

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Popped in for a scoop of their small batch, homemade ice cream - the honey lavender was tasty! My son enjoyed his chocolate ice cream. Shop was big and clean on a corner spot with friendly, efficient service and a bench to sit on with some counter space to lean on if enjoying the treats in house. read more

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Very delicious creative ice cream flavors. We got salted caramel, cookie dough, and jasmine milk tea. Pretty quick service and they let you try as many flavor as you want! read more

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Was strolling around Venice Beach and was excited to see Salt & Straw nearby. The employees were friendly and let me sample a few flavors before ordering. I ended up getting a scoop of the honey lavender ice cream, and it was delicious!! I'd definitely come back for more read more

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Not your average ice cream shop. This ice cream shop truly understands the joy of choosing the perfect scoop!! They believe that an ice cream lover should sample as many flavors as they like. No rushed decisions, no attitude just pure enthusiast for helping you find your favorite. The flavor selections is where this place really shines. Instead of sticking to the classics, they offer unique and unexpected combinations that make every visit an adventure for your taste buds. From bold, exotic ingredients like lavender to inventive twists on traditional favorites. Some of the most popular ones are Honey Lavender, Sea Salt Caramel ribbons, and my personal favorite Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dought. They also offer rotating seasonal flavors that change regularly. Perfect for adventurous dessert lovers and anyone who believes that ice cream should never be boring! Cheers read more

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I love salt and straw so much. One of the best parts of it is that they seem to expect people to ask for samples and I love how they have the spoon dispenser easily accessible. They always have good service as well and are friendly. The salted malted cookie dough is usually my go to however every year I get SO excited when March 1 hits because pots o gold & rainbows aka the lucky charms ice cream is in season. Probably one of my favorite ice creams I've ever had - I highly recommend! The best bites are the ones with the lucky charms marshmallow chunks and it pairs perfectly with the ice cream - truly tastes like lucky charms idk how they do it!! The cereal series is definitely superior in my opinion. I also recently tried the peanut butter brownie one which was still really good but I of course had to stay loyal to the lucky charms. I've told all my friends and coworkers about this I am the lucky charms ice cream biggest advocate read more

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I can't imagine giving anything less than 5 stars to this location, or really Salt & Straw in general! They are consistently generous with their portions and my favorite is the single split scoop combo (just $0.50 extra for a split scoop)! Every month they usually have a new series and it really makes getting ice cream that much more exciting every time. I appreciate that the workers are so patient and they are generous with all the samples I ask for. I don't get angry or annoyed when the line is long because they truly take their time with each customer. And this location, this evening was no exception. They were friendly, moved the line right along, and I was able to get my samples and order in, in a jiffy! One of my favorite parts of this location is that there's some seating and area to eat inside. Not a ton of space, probably just for like 4 people to sit and a few people to stand on the opposite wall, but it's still something! It was nice to take advantage of the seating area and little stand for ice cream cups! They have pints available for purchase and at this location, they had some merchandise for sale too. Pretty cool. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Salt & Straw located in the heart of Venice Abbot Kinney Blvd. Their salt ice cream flavors are all delicious but I love that they have the seasonal ones and the pint take home options. The free samples add it easier for us to decide. The kids had the chocolate brownie and the peppermint kids scoop. Each scoop is generous so I was totally happy with just one scoop. The gorgeous stained glass art outside is gorgeous. I realize they have another location closer to us so we may visit them there too. Spacious interior made it easy for us to finish eating inside as it would get too messy if the kids would try to eat and walk. read more

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The small batch handmade ice cream is delicious. Service was fast, friendly, and fun!!' read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough on top of Chocolate Gooey Brownie waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid 4.5 stars but I'll round up because it wasn't that crowded so I got to sample a number of flavors. I liked a bunch of them -- so many unique combinations. I ended up getting the caramel ribbon and the coffee with pecan in a cone. It was pricey but I wanted two kinds. Ultimately I should've just gotten the coffee one -- I liked it better. The caramel in that quantity was just a bit too much sweetness. Glad I visited and would definitely go back to it or another location in the future. read more

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There is a line to order, but it didn't go out the door, thank goodness. Can't complain coz I came with out of towners and they had to try flavors too. I mean, that's one of the things that we like about Salt & Straw, right? The shop still has the irresistible (to me) aroma of freshly make waffle cones. Which tempted me to get that again. Though I'm nostalgic for the old Abbott Kinney with the hippie gift shops and tarot readers, I can't be sad about Salt & Straw's presence. Absolutely delicious Summer flavors. read more

Rarely do you see such high ratings with these many reviews for an ice cream place. They are definitely doing a lot right! The service is top notch. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. The amount of samples they provide is outrageous. I basically had what seemed like 8 samples to narrow down the ice cream (sea salt ice cream with caramel ribbons) and then the perfect pairing to go with it (coffee lovers was the winner, but it was pretty close with the mint or malted cookie dough). The person who helped us was so generous and kind offering so many samples and, asking questions to help us narrow down preference. Their scoops are generous as well and the ice cream is top notch (rich, smooth, creamy with wonderful flavor combinations!) This is one of the best ice cream places around! read more

Great and delicious place for ice cream. Highly recommend it. A lot of delicious flavours, some seasonal some are here to stay. Forgot to mention "blue cheese pear" ice cream flavour,- has been a great surprise and finding. Love the taste and the mix of those too - very u expected and soft. Aand you can always take them in a pint to go, and enjoy at home. Sea salt+caramel ribbon and honey lavender are my top choices! But they also have a lot of others for your taste, including some vegan options, which also taste great . Might have line son some days and parking is hard here, but nothing can beat the taste. read more

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Some good ice cream bro. Gourmet. Not all the flavors are gonna taste good that way of course. My friend liked the olive oil one and I could not taste a thing. I just got a big pile of junk that tasted hecka sweet. It was great. It's on the expensive side even for gourmet though it's basically the cost of a cheap dinner. And that's exactly what it was. New seasonal flavors every month I wanna say. Sigh. More chances to get fat at the expense of my wallet. read more

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I finally made a visit here after all these years. Shame on me! I ordered a kids size scoop of hazelnut cookies and cream. It was the perfect size to satisfy my craving with the right amount of sweetness. I also sampled another flavor with strawberry and coconut and that was so refreshing. Service was so friendly and ambiance was great with the perfect slots to put in your used spoons after sampling your ice cream. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Salt & Straw - Hazelnut cookies and cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unique Flavors, great unctuous, creamy taste, freshly prepared right in front of your face waffle cones and bowls, what more could you ask for? In addition great customer service as well! Don't walk but run to SALT & STRAW read more

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Must try ice cream spot. The flavors they have available are irresistible. You can ask for samples to help you decide what flavors you want. Staff are super engaging and friendly. Inside has a couple spots to sit and eat, and some seats outside the parlor as well. read more

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The ice cream here was super delicious, and the staff were very kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Located along Abbott Kinney in the corner of California Street, Salt & Straw is a highly recommended place if you unexpectedly had a craving for quirky ice cream flavors. Stopped by here today for a scoop of ice cream. I was helped by Tino who was more than willing to give me samples before deciding on what flavor yo get. I probably tried about 6 different flavors but decided on Coffee and love nuts. Tino asked me if I'd like to sample it first before deciding. I told him no cuz I'm sure I'll like it and I truly did. Why not? It has two things that I really love which are coffee and nuts. read more

Salt & Straw - Coffee and love nuts - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went here on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy yet, but there's a consistent crowd. They are very friendly when letting you samples multiple flavors as well. Lovely and warm inside! Have a few cute tables to sit at as well read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate Gooey Brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Heavy and pricey ice cream. Friendly people behind the counter. Gave us some free samples to make sure we ordered the right flavors. Got caramel and cookie dough. Went great together. read more

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Loveeee salt & straw- at this location in particular Bianca was soo sweet and helpful in having us try the new seasonal flavors! She definitely made the experience stand out and the flavors this month were amazing. read more

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Five stars all the way, this is hands down the best ice cream on Venice. Every flavor is incredible and you can tell the quality is top tier, but what really makes this place special is the service. Bianca is absolutely amazing, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. She makes the whole experience even better and goes above and beyond to make you feel taken care of. If you come here, ask for Bianca. She is the best and the reason I will keep coming back. read more

Absolutely excellent. Expensive but delicious! It was some chocolate coffee pecan mix. Customers service also good. Bravo! read more

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Soooo goooood! We popped in to grab a cold treat. I got a goat cheese flavor and an olive oil flavor in a waffle cone. My daughter got a different flavor. It was maybe the best ice cream we have ever had. The flavors were complex and good. The guy that helped us was really nice and had great recommendations. read more

I've been obsessed with salt and straw for years, but haven't been to this location. It's located in the busy Abbott Kinney area. It definitely is hard to find parking for as well as has very long lines. We came in right before closing to try one of the new seasonal flavors, toasted white chocolate with almonds. I liked the ice cream quite a bit, but I can't say their portions were particularly generous and compared to the Manhattan Beach location, They seem to be kind of skimpy on the scoop. especially for it being nearly a 9 dollar scoop of ice cream. However, salt and straw will always be my favorite ice cream joint and I will definitely keep coming back. read more

Salt & Straw - Seasonal toasted white chocolate and almond - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The most unusual and delicious ice cream I've tasted in a long time and I always stop for samples which they are very generous with!! I had the coffee ice cream with nuggets of crunchiness and the peanut butter brittle. Oink read more

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I got the chocolate brownie and the salted caramel and it was the perfect combination. We went right before closing time on Friday night so the line was out the door but it moves very quickly. read more

Salt & Straw - Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Chocolate Gooey Brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fast and courteous service. Fresh and delightfully creative flavors like cinnamon cream and nutty espresso make this ice cream shoppe unique and worth the try. I definitely recommend trying this place out especially if you want an all natural ice cream with real ingredients! read more

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This place offers some very unique and unusual flavours--definitely not your typical vanilla-and-chocolate lineup. Some combinations were a bit out there, but it's a fun spot if you're into trying new things. The waffle cones were excellent--crispy, fresh, and held up well. It's definitely on the pricier side, so be prepared to pay a bit more than usual for your scoop. Parking can be a challenge--street parking is limited, especially on the main road. You might have better luck on the smaller side streets nearby, but it can take a few laps. Not many sitting options, there is a little bench outside and a few stools inside. Worth a visit if you're adventurous with flavors and don't mind a bit of a hunt for parking! read more

Omg some of the best ice cream I've had in my life. I had walked by this place before but there was always a line. Finally one night there wasn't much of a line so we stopped in. The flavors are so unique so of course I had to try a few samples to make a decision. I ended up getting the cookie dough one and savored every bite. My husband even admitted he loved the ice cream even though he claimed to be full from dinner when we walked in. It's a bit of a splurge for a scoop of ice cream but worth the money! read more

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Really enjoyed trying out Salt & Straw recently by Venice Beach! This was the second location I've tried in the past week (lol) and it was great! What's great is that they have a variety of flavors, and from the ones I've tried as well as my friends, they all seem to be pretty good. The ice cream is super creamy and delicious and the lines always out the door. Whether you're looking for something classic like a chocolate or vanilla variation, or looking to be a bit brace bf trying the olive oil flavor, you won't be disappointed! read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Gooey Brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Go to location!! Bianca is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. Her positive energy and recommendation for flavors were the best!! read more

Everything I tried was phenomenal. So delicious on a fun night out. Bianca, Tino, Vanessa and Kiara were literally the best ever! Thank you for an awesomely amazing time! It's such a clean and well kept store! Great job guys! read more

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Unbelievable flavors, the best ice cream I've ever had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Try the pear and blue cheese, it will blow your mind.

In response to my post, I followed up with the company over email. I ultimately connected with an executive at the company who took the matter very seriously and gave me an amazing and heartfelt apology, which I accepted. I truly appreciate the swift and thoughtful response and the steps taken to address my concerns. Thank you. read more

There's usually a line, but it moves really quickly! The monthly flavors are kind of a hit or miss. Their flavors the last couple months haven't been my favorite to be honest, but I'm looking forward to their flavors around the holiday time. The ice cream has a nice, creamy texture. They have very solid, basic flavors but I always try to get the monthly specials. Employees are always very friendly and always willing to give you recommendations. Parking around Abbot Kinney can be a little stressful but if you're willing to walk a couple blocks, there is free residential street parking. read more

Salt & Straw - Stumptown Coffee & Compartes Love Nut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If I'm being honest, I've never been a fan of Salt & Straw - I've had it three times in the past and I was disappointed each time as everyone hyped it up constantly. This all changed when I first tried their cereal series, their cornflake ice cream changed my life!! I'm devastated I only had it once while the cereal series was there. : ( While I won't opt for their regular flavors in the future, I will certainly be on the lookout for their seasonal flavors in the future to indulge in, as their quirky and unique flavors always intrigue me. One thing I love about Salt & Straw is their customer service, as the workers are always quick and helpful when you're trying flavors. When we got there, the line was out the door, but we were served within five minutes. I also loved the interior and lighting of this location, it was super cozy on a weeknight after all the rain LA had been getting. It's definitely on the pricier side but it's a worthwhile treat every once in a while, especially when they have their unique ice cream series going on! read more

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