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    4.5 (335 reviews)
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    Lucy H.

    Wow. Phenomenal service felt welcomed to try all the flavors if I wanted! Had the seasonal flavor with huckleberry oat on a waffle cone. Dear son got strawberry coconut water sherbert! Only a couple benches outside. Would be five stars if there was tables and chairs to sit.

    Coffee and Love Nuts, Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate
    Allen L.

    Salt & Straw is constantly mentioned on social media and has a pretty large following. Known for their rich, high quality ice cream which contains the highest fat ratio legally permitted for ice cream at 17%. Their ice cream is made in small batches, with a low overrun (air whipped in) which gives it that rich, velvety smooth texture. They offer vegan ice creams and along with their permanent flavors, have constantly rotating new flavors which are all very unique. Overall, the richness, texture and mouth feel is comparable to other super premium ice creams I've had. I still found theirs to be a little too sweet and had too much going on to say it's my favorite. That's just personal preference though. For ultra rich ice cream, I prefer a more simple flavor profile and less sugar. Customer service was great though and they encourage you to try as many flavors as you like which is awesome!

    April 2026 Flavors
    Zoey W.

    This location is wonderful! The sweet server who helped us was so incredibly patient and thoughtful, suggesting so many flavors because we didn't like any of them... She helped me narrow it down to the safe lavender and honey, which is so delicious! Of course salt and straw is known for their crazy flavors, but chewing bread in chocolate ice cream was a new one for me. The inside is super clean and minimal, but there is no seating inside or outside. It's great to stop by after dinner or before an event!

    My nephew, enjoying salt and straw ice ice cream in Newport Beach
    Shiela G.

    Melissa was absolutely wonderful. She served our party of 7 with such patience, kindness, and professionalism, and made the whole experience feel extra special. It was my birthday, and her warm, caring presence and beautiful smile truly stood out. She was attentive, gracious, and so genuinely kind throughout our meal. Melissa made us feel welcomed and celebrated, and we are so grateful for her outstanding service. We appreciate all the warm, good vibes , it was my birthday. She had no idea how she made the evening even sweeter thank you MELISSA.

    chocolate gooey brownie + birthday cakes & blackberries split single
    Amanda Z.

    I visited Salt & Straw on a Friday evening with a couple of friends with the intention of trying their new limited-edition Berries Series: Birthday Cakes & Blackberries, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, Huckleberry Oat Crisp with Foraged Porcini, & Raspberry Marzipan Princess Cake. We sampled all of the new flavors & I also tried their Pear & Bleu Cheese. After a difficult decision--since I genuinely enjoyed every flavor--I opted for a split single of the Chocolate Gooey Brownie & the Birthday Cakes & Blackberries. I appreciated how friendly & knowledgeable the worker who helped us was--she walked us through each of the flavors & even shared some of her personal opinions. I love Salt & Straw for their uniquely innovative flavor combinations & I'm already excited for my next visit!

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    Elisa G.

    Special call out to Zoe who is such a sweetheart! She was very patient while we decided on flavors while we tried all the new ones. I can't believe how much I ate! I loved the coffee love the most but I had to get some of the sherbet tonight. They have amazingly creative flavors and a lot of gluten-free options.

    Menu of The Chef Series Five Pack (June 2026)
    Isabel S.

    Service was quick and friendly. We stopped by to try the new chef creations! I got the sweet potato one and hubby got the HK milk tea flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed my choice as it truly tasted like I'm eating a sweet potato, with a little crunch. Hubby however didn't enjoy his HK Milk tea flavor...for some reason it was salty?? Even though the description did not include ingredients that could make it THAT salty. I tried a few bites and couldn't eat more...all is well though since we came in knowing salt n straw flavors are pretty "experimental". Samples the cheesecake yuzu flavor as well and that one was even saltier, though it makes sense since it's made with miso. Not your average ice cream shop after all. Come in with an open mind!

    The Tacolate
    Hope J.

    The Tacolate was pretty small, but I think it was worth trying at least once for those who miss the OG. The flavor was unique as it incorporates some spiced flavors. Service at this location is always great. Even when busy, they always let me try whatever I want and give good recommendations based on my personal preferences. There's no seating inside, but there are some benches in the plaza outside. Can be busy at night, but it doesn't take long.

    Adriana M.

    I've always seen this place and never tried it but it was a hot day on Friday so I decided to try it! Walking in the place smells really good and the inside of the store is very clean! Service was also great! I ordered the white chocolate raspberry and I thought it was good and it's more on the creamy side! They had a lot of flavors and even some combinations that intrigued me that I might have to go back and try!

    Carolina R.

    I love salt & straw and this location is great! Love that we can try as many flavors. We loved the brownie flavor last time we went. I will say the Tacolate is so small!!!! It cost $7 and it is tiny - not worth it. Skip it.

    Cassie T.

    We love visiting Salt & Straw and other ice cream places, but when we visit OC, there's almost nothing available besides the Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney, which has the most inconvenient parking situation. However, when we learned that there's a new location that opened in Newport, we were ecstatic! Now when I come to the area, I always stop by with friends and family to try seasonal flavors and enjoy classics. Service is always friendly and efficient even with the long lines, plus the shop never fails to exhibit their vintage, classic interior design of their branding. The shop itself is kind of small and the line extends out the door like most locations, but everyone has a fun time. You're lured in with the smell of waffle cone batter and the unique ice cream flavor combinations! I love a kid's scoop on a waffle cone or a split scoop in a cup. The best months to go for their flavors: January for Dairy Free Decadence series, March for Cerealously series, June or July for their Berries series, September for the Apple series, and October for the Halloween series!

    Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate
    Mansi S.

    You can never go wrong with salt & straw! We were excited to try the Thanksgiving flavors. I loved the koginut squash & pomegranate! Squash ice scream, who would have thought? Split scoop with chocolate brownie and it was amazing! Staff is always friendly and happy to have you try as many flavors as you want.

    Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Double Fold Vanilla Ice cream
    Aisha R.

    My friend and I came here after dinner at Fashion Island--they're super close, so we were really looking forward to having ice cream in the cold weather. We got there around 10pm, and the line wasn't too long. I got their sea salt and double fold vanilla ice cream, which was the perfect combo, and let me tell you why! The sea salt ice cream itself is pretty salty because of the Guatemalan salt they use, but the caramel is strong and has the perfect sweetness, giving it that sweet-and-salty balance. Since I found the ice cream a bit more on the salty side, I wanted something sweeter, which is why the vanilla was the perfect addition. This is hands down one of the best vanilla ice creams I've had because I could really taste the vanilla bean flavor (it's called "double fold" for a reason). Their ice cream doesn't disappoint--it's rich, creamy, and really lives up to its flavors.

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