So aesthetically pleasing. Always clean, spacious and prompt Service. I've had every flavor even the seasonal ones and they are all so very delicious! Some sweet, some savory and some both. The prices aren't half bad and being able to Walk out to the water to enjoy is a huge plus. I recommend stopping by every chance I get. read more

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Their freshly in-house made Strawberry shortcake waffle cones are a must try ! Delicious ice cream and great service .

I love salt and straw and have been to many locations. When they opened up in MB next to another creamery I was not sure it was a good move (Manhattan Beach Creamery is a staple and has been there forever) but they seem to co-exist and both get good crowds. I like that S&S rotates the flavors and I love their waffle cones. If you go after sunset and then grab your ice-cream and get outside you get a wonderful view. read more

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I love salt and straw! The salted caramel ribbons is definitely my favorite thus far. I like how they give samples to try different flavors and the service is superior. The ambiance is definitely your typical ice cream shop so you don't really have much room to hang around during peak hours. Overall, would definitely recommend if you're in the area especially if you have a sweet tooth! read more

Salt & Straw - Salted caramel ribbons with a waffle cone in a cup lol - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Been here twice, second time got V.I.P parking right in front of the ice cream shop, but previously I parked in a mini parking structure up the street and walked down. I'm a fan of Salt & Straw and have been to the DTLA, Anaheim and Pasadena locations, but Manhattan Beach is the best because it's a short walk to the pier to take in the view and the delicious ice cream. My go to is the Coffee ice cream paired with one of the new flavors of the week/month. This location is less crowded than the other locations by far and when there is a line it moves fast. Their ice cream flavors are so unique and almost sound disgusting (olive oil ice cream) but once you get a free sample of it it's actually really good. Highly recommend this spot and it's especially good for a date night. read more

Salt & Straw - Day-Old Bread Pudding & Chocolate Ganache & Coffee & Love Nuts - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Love, love, and love this place!! I love the fact that Salt & Straw opened up in my neighborhood. Everything is amazing here!! High quality ice cream and enjoyed their prompt customer service. Also enjoyed the simplistic ambiance. Expect lines during the weekends and parking can be challenging especially the fact that the city closed the parking structure. Highly recommended!! read more

I skimmed through a few reviews before quickly deciding to come here. We came on a Saturday & the line was out the door-I figured that was a good sign. Soooo maybe it's just me but the flavor options were vile LOL pear and blue cheese, strawberry balsamic and black pepper ... what the!! Obviously unique flavors are the point, I just wish there was a traditional option available. I ended up getting the salted malted choc chip cookie dough and it was ok, but super sweet. The shop was clean and their customer service was good but it was probably a one time stop for me! read more

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Delicious! I had the honey lavender scoop and it was to die for! Friendly service, also.

The ice cream is pretty good; it's mainly hyped up because of TT and other trending social media sources. It gets crowded on the weekends, but why is probably the aforementioned and will die down when the next big foodie spot drops. If you want good ice cream, but better parking and more flavor options, hit up old school Cold Stone or Thrify's ice cream (still top notch after 50+ years) But if you want the "influencer experience" and need crowded content bit with half of the flavor hit up this place read more

Amazing ice cream that draws you in because the smell is so wonderful that you can smell it when you're walking by. They'll let you sample as many flavors before you choose the one you want which is an awesome bonus! Great customer service and wonderful location. They even have pup cups for my dog, Morris. read more

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I was so glad to finally try this place. Every S and S I go to had a line out the door. Fortunately I stumbled upon this location while in the area and they had just opened - which meant NO LINE (yess!) The person behind the counter was very friendly and encouraged me to try several flavors which I of course I obliged. All were pretty tasty I went with the honey lavender and although it tasted sort of like an essential oil I was still into it. There was a fruit and jalapeño one that was super delicious too. It had just a tad bit too much lingering spice on my tongue though. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The staff is nice . Aside Omg the flavors are so good ! My current fav is the cinnamon snickerdoodle and honey lavender. read more

Salt & Straw - Delicious - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came in to sample some ice cream and check it out, ended up leaving with a 2 scoop cone and 2 pints to take home. Thanks Evelyn for your warm hospitable service. She shared her favorite seasonal flavors with me, and I couldn't get enough! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food - This place is high quality ice cream (and gelato)!!! We used to drive 45 min as a special date night activity just to satisfy our craving of REAL ice cream. Don't let the line or $$$ turn you away. This place is special. I posted that I went here this past Sunday, and dozens of people asked me about it. This place is KNOWN and for good reason. Also, the line went to the street light but only took 10-15 min tops and it was enjoyable as we tried several flavors while waiting. Service - The workers over the weekend were sharing their favorite flavors with the line as samples and I particularly appreciated that they used metal reusable sample spoons in a very cleanly manner. Once we got to the tubs of ice cream, they even let me sample another (even though I was very embarrassed in doing so, they made me feel comfortable and I enjoyed my experience to determine what my "flavor" of the night was. Ambiance - P R I M E location next to the sand. If you are on the strand or hanging on the sand near the pier, definitely walk over and get yourself some ice cream. You can even plan a date night to watch the sunset (it is that close). You can also order ahead or get pints to go. The inside has 3 small tables with benches & some counter seating. On the weekends, don't count on this being available. It is very busy with strollers & crowds coming in & out. Just plan to enjoy on the pier, sand, or maybe the park. The workers are all very friendly! Shout out to everyone working Sunday evening... I talked to each and every one of you and all y'all were positive, excited, and some were slightly shocked how busy it was. Thank you for treating me & my husband to an amazing date night. read more

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Flavors are so unique and so yummy!! Worker Meghan was so so kind. Very generous in letting me and my friends try the different flavors, and extremely personable. Great person to sell the store! I liked her anecdotes about the ice cream too, she knew what she was talking about. Loved it a lot!! read more

My scoop of pear and cheese ice cream had at least 3 black hairs inside of it. So gross.

One of my all time favorite ice cream places. Takes gourmet ice cream to another level. They have so many unique flavors and make their waffle cones fresh. The scoops are generous and the workers are always nice and helpful. While it's on the expensive side it's a really quality place and always reliable for killer ice cream. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We ordered the chocolate malted Potato Chip cupcake ice cream and when it got here it was so bad. Could not eat it Tasted terrible. Something is not right. I have always in the past enjoyed this ice cream. I called the Manhattan Beach Store to complain and they said they could not do anything for me. And they were rude read more

another wonderful addition to dtmb! ive been to salt&straw in LA and SD and they never disappoint visited in the evening there wasn't a long line, maybe 3 groups ahead of me the line went quick, as i was debated on which flavor i wanted salt & straw are known for their unique flavors, they will give samples on their flavors! just ask :) they have different flavors every month, so make sure to check in the staff were friendly and efficient stores vibes were great, clean, and seating avail inside it is just a bit on the pricier end for one scoop $6.50 i got a scoop of their chocolate gooey brownie 5/5 def on the sweeter side but bomb!! parking: street or parking lots read more

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Food: I'm not really an ice cream person when it comes to dessert... BUT Salt & Straw made me a fan. This is the ONLY ice cream i crave for. For the month I went, I ordered the Compartes Batter. It was so good that I asked my partner to get me a pint sized of it the following week. The ice cream does in fact have somewhat a salty flavor but not too much. It has the perfect balance. Service: The workers were VERY patient which I 100% grateful for since I tried at least 5-6 flavors before picking the one i like. Ambiance: This Salt & Straw is right by Manhattan Beach. They don't have any seating inside, but since the beach is right there, you're able to eat ice cream and look at the ocean read more

new flavors all the time. ice cream is rich and interesting. great variety. super friendly.

I'm a huge fan of salt and sweet flavors - and the sea salt with caramel and salted, malted cookie dough passed the test! This spot is right up from the beach, and ooo you can smell the aroma from the waffle cones as you pass this spot on the way down to the water. It's impossible to resist. *FOOD* I got a cup of the salted, malted cookie dough and it was delicious. I usually don't get cookie dough at ice cream shops, but this cookie dough was not like the rest. It was salty to balance the sweet and had large chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough - but it wasn't overpowering. *SERVICE* Before ordering, I was first asked what flavors I wanted to try. After naming one flavor I got asked - "any more flavors?" - which made me so excited! I usually feel bad asking for lots of samples then end up regretting not trying a certain one. That won't happen here! I was so pleasantly surprised that I was encouraged to try several flavors to ensure I was satisfied. *PARKING* They don't have a parking lot of their own - only street parking right in front. However, there are some parking decks a short walk from the shop. I can't wait to visit again and try more flavors! read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough | Instagram @megsdishdiaries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

They only had 2 vegan options on the menu (and one I couldn't eat because it had peanut butter in it), but the chocolate mint chip ice cream was SO GOOD. Lots of little chocolate shavings and a smooth not coco nutty tasting minty base! But what really stood out to me was the service and attention to food allergies. We asked if they used the same ice cream scoop to scoop their ice cream, since I have a severe peanut allergy, and the server said he could get a fresh scoop for me from the back! (They must have run out of the mint chip because we saw him come back out to the front and grab a pint from the freezer out in front haha). Definitely will come back if I'm in the area! read more

We've tried Salt & Straw a bunch of times at various locations, but started coming here pretty frequently due to having dinner nearby often! -PISTACHIO W/ SAFFRON & ROSE WATER (5/5): Hands-down the best ice cream we've EVER had. Period. That's a pretty high accolade because always have a pint or two of ice cream in our freezer (sweet tooth, anyone?) and like our premium ice creams (e.g., Jeni's, Straus Creamery). Wow, I almost want to go back and stock up on a couple pints right now because this flavor is seasonal and once it's gone, it's gone. - Rhubard Crumble w/ Toasted Anise (4.5/5): Another seasonal one, reminds me of Jeni's Brambleberry Crisp! - Sea Salt w/ Caramel Ribbons (4.5/5): Baskin Robbins 31 Gold Medal Ribbon throwback! - Jasmine Milk Tea & Chocolate Almond Stracciatella (4/5): Good but a little too subtle compared to the other flavors - Honey Lavender (4/5): Good but it's pretty one dimensional and gets tiring after a few bites/licks - Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/ Black Pepper (3.75/5): Think this one was good but not as good as the Honey Lavender - Strawberry & Coconut Water Sherbet (3.5/5): Think this one was good but not craveworthy - Pear & Blue Cheese (3/5): I think the blue cheese was interesting at first but got tiring after a while PARKING: Public parking structures nearby, otherwise meter parking in front! read more

Salt & Straw - We got 3 pints and waffle bowls to make our own sundaes at home! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Happy to say that this time that I went to Salt & Straw the ice cream was much better. Looking at some of my previous reviews, I had noted that some of the ice cream that came out was liquidy and or just seems like I wasn't getting what I paid for. This time I want to say that that has changed. The staff was incredibly nice and we're allowing us to try as many flavors as we wanted before we decided. Very clean inside. They were nice enough to give us some pretty sizable scoops, much more than I got in my double last time I ordered one. Staff was more attentive than they have been in the past. Several times that we have gone the staff seem to be completely out of it. Glad to see that the ice cream and staff are doing better! Definitely will be going back again! read more

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My favorite ice cream spot. Delicious ice cream and friendly service. What more can I say :)

A wonderful experience! The person working was so patient telling me about the different flavors and also letting me sample them. I was in heaven with the two flavors I got. And the waffle cone was super yummy! The view and walk to the beach wasn't shabby either. read more

Salt & Straw - Cookie dough and Marionberry coconut sherbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Ice cream is great. There is always a long line but it moves real fast. The ambience is good. I highly recommend you visit this ice cream shop read more

What's not to like about ice cream? This is ice cream elevated to a new level. Salty and sweet combos with flavors that work together. I had the fig and Brie cheesecake. I did sample the salted Carmel malted cookie dough it was also really good but I decided on a flavor that I couldn't get at a regular ice cream shop. It was a good choice. Service was great the girls were friendly and quick. Location is great super close to grab your scoop and walk to the pier. read more

I had the "coffee and love nuts" on a waffle cone. The ice cream was damn good, so good it felt sinful. I'm supposed to be on a diet, but I couldn't help myself. I also sampled the pear and blue cheese ice cream, which was also incredibly good. This is my official go-to place for some high-end ice cream. read more

I have been to various Salt & Straw locations and what distinguishes each location is their local flavors. This location has some great, innovative flavors! Currently, my favorite flavors are Cinnamon and Crispy Fried Chicken, Fig and Baked Brie Cheesecake, and Pink Rose and Watermelon. My mouth is watering just writing this review. read more

This place has been the source of my happiness lately. I love going to salt and straw and getting my favorite scoop of ice cream! My favorite ice cream is the salted malted chocolate cookie dough. I never get tired of it and it just hits every time! I highly recommend trying a salt and straw by you! read more

Recently open on Manhattan beach pier, long line but it moved quite fast. Server is very friendly and accommodating when you want to try variety of flavors. We got Chocolate goey brownie, double fold vanilla and Salted Caramel. All are supper yummy, will definitely return to try some other flavors. read more

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Very expensive place for ice cream. $12 for 2 scoops I felt i was ripped off. Staff was bland but efficient. The place felt spacious but there was no place to sit except for the outside public ledge. I would buy my ice cream somewhere else. I dont think the value of the ice cream here is fair and proportionate to the product read more

Favorite ice cream in town! Incredible flavors, limited ingredients and pricing that feels like a bargain next to the over priced Creamery. We had a great visit yesterday with Devon who was so kind and really made our day. Can't wait to go back again! read more

The flavor was beyond amazing . The service was immaculate and the vibes were on point. Jordan was so kind , patient and brought true authenticity while helping you me out. Absolute rockstar and I'm so stoked Manhattan beach has been gifted with this new spot!!! This is MUST if you haven't been before you'll be converted into a regular ice cream lover as myself. read more

Salt & Straw - Salted Carmel ice cream !!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I loved the pistachio w/saffron & rose water ice cream too bad it is a limited edition flavor, and Mirna enjoyed the coffee & love nuts. Amazing service as usual, Liz made us believers in what true service is all about.. with friendly staff like LIZ, no wonder this place is always hopping read more

So glad they added a S&S to MB. Love their creative ice cream flavors that drop each month as well as their classics. A block or two off the strand, this is a great place to grab some ice cream while on a walk or when at the beach. Their ice cream scoops are a bit expensive but well worth it in my opinion. There's always a line here and not much room to eat inside the shop, but they do offer free samples of anything you want to try. read more

Yes I had ice cream there sometime ago and it was rick and good. I like the various choices of unique flavors. I will return if I am in the area. read more

I haven't don't many reviews lately but felt compelled to do this one. I was excited to try Salt & Straw tonight. The line was rather long but thought it would be worth the wait. After waiting for 10mins in line, a worker behind the counter started helping folks in back of me to quicken the process. When I spoke up that I was in line ahead of them I was completely ignored. Then another worker behind the counter helped another party behind me in line as I was right up at the counter. I again mentioned I was in line and skipped over. No response. I therefore left. Not worth going back after this. I suggest everyone drive to Manhattan Village & give their business to Handel's where they value customers & run a good business. read more