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    Salt & Straw

    4.4 (458 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Sarah T.

    Stopped by to try their seasonal items. They currently have a few apple inspired flavors. I tried the flight which comes with 4 flavors. I chose Coffee & Love Nuts, Pear & Blue Cheese, Vanilla Apple Custard Tart, & Pumpkin Pie Tiramisu. All were unique in their own way but my fav was the coffee & love nuts. I love tiramisu but the pumpkin pie tiramisu was my least favorite. Definitely try them before ordering. Staff were friendly. There's seating outside.

    Sharon P.

    I'd only been to this place once before and I only tasted samples because I was with someone that was getting ice cream. This time I went and took advantage of couple scoops, however they got my order wrong and I didn't realize it until I was already halfway through it that they did not give me the ice cream that I asked for. Nonetheless the ice cream was still good. I would go back here again. Only thing I don't like about this area is parking, I got a parking ticket while I was there even though there are some portions of the street where parking ends at 8:00. Other than that everybody is nice they will let you taste every single flavor that they have. They do have a quad scoop that you can get and you can try all four flavors to take home for about $10. I think that's a pretty good deal

    Bianca V.

    I love Salt & Straw. The ability to sample all the ice creams is AMAZING! And I super appreciate that they use actual metal spoons (yay for less waste). They have options for everyone (vegan, sorbet, pup cups haha), which is awesome too. They also have prepackaged ice creams in the fridge too. It's also such a vibe inside and also being able to sit right outside and enjoy your ice cream. My dog is a fan of their pup cups as well. Wonderful customer service too and very patient! I will say, as someone who gets reactive hypoglycemia occasionally..this will definitely do that to ya. But I mean..worth it lol.

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    Kenya C.

    This place is so unique. I've never had flavors like these. Olive oil ice cream?! Blue cheese and pear but somehow yum! Pickled cucumber was interesting too. I went with strawberry and coconut water sherbet...refreshing, flavorful and creamy. Love when a place is this bold and willing to experiment. Line moved fast and there's outdoor seating with umbrellas. Will definitely be back to try more flavors!

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    Ryan C.

    I was able to catch the end of service after walking back form a concert and there was still a line out the door on a Saturday night in May. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I chose the cinnamon snickerdoodle. It was amazing. Cookie pieces with cinnamon ice cream just hit the spot. There are lots of tables outside to be able to sit and enjoy your treat.

    Left to right: Raspberry Marzipan Princess Cake (v), Arbequina Olive Oil, Strawberry Coconut Water Sherbet (v), and Jasmine milk tea almond
    Carmen Y.

    I was craving a sweet treat on a weekend afternoon, so I went downtown to try Salt n Straw! They had so many flavors and combinations that I have never heard of before. I like how they let you sample any flavors you want to help with the decision making process. I tried a few and went with a scoop of olive oil ice cream, and a raspberry marzipan princess cake vegan ice cream. Both of them are so creamy, delicious, and I loved the unique taste. They are well staffed and the people who helped us were very friendly and patient when we were trying some flavors. There is plenty of shaded seating outside the store, and a bench that can fit a few people inside the store. I already plan on coming back again this month because July is going to be hot and I need cold ice cream to cool down!

    Michelle M.

    Ice Blocks Location late at night almost closing and it was busy , Great ice cream flavors went with a scoop of Cofee & Love Nuts and a side of Tacolate (like the spicy kick) staff was great and quick service . lots of parking and they do have tables out front to sit and enjoy your ice-cream . Great for families! they have packed pints ready to pick up and take home

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    Claudia A.

    GIRL. I have never had any of the combinations on their wall of flavors! I truly was gob smacked at every single one. I probably tried 8 to 9, because the sweet person on the other side of the counter so I can try as many as I wanted to and with no pressure or impatience she happily let me try as many as I wanted. If I could go back, and dare I say it, I would try the pair and blue cheese, one again as a whole single scoop. A wild flavor and weirdly delicious. If you prefer flavors like vanilla and chocolate, this is not a place for you. You need to truly take your tastebuds out for a spin here.

    Cindy C.

    Came here on a Tuesday night around 8:30 PM and was honestly surprised to see a line out the door! Even with the crowd, the experience was well organized. They had an employee at the entrance managing the flow of customers, which kept the shop from feeling overcrowded and made the wait much more pleasant. The staff was friendly and encouraged us to try samples before deciding, which was a nice touch considering how many unique flavors they offer. I ended up getting the Chocolate Gooey Brownie, and wow it was absolutely to die for! Rich, creamy, and packed with chocolate flavor, it was easily one of the best scoops of ice cream I've had in a long time. My husband got a grape flavored ice cream (I can't remember the exact name), and he loved it too. The menu has tons of creative flavors to choose from, there's outdoor seating available, and the overall atmosphere is great. If you're in Sacramento and craving ice cream, Salt & Straw is definitely worth the visit!

    Tina T.

    Love sampling all the unique flavors they have. It's fun being able to dispose of the sample spoons into the little slot right in front of you. I went with honey lavender. I love lavender flavored stuff and this one has a strong lavender flavor. It's a bit too sweet for me though. The texture of the ice cream was okay, it had too many little ice bits in it.

    Edesa G.

    I'm so glad there's a salt and straw location near where I work! I came here after work to pick up a treat on my way home. I had a birthday reward from their app so wanted to redeem it before it expired. Their birthday reward is really generous since they give a free double scoop for your birthday! I ended up getting a scoop of Honey Lavender and a scoop of Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons. I love that their ice cream is made fresh in house and how unique their flavor variety is. I also appreciated that they put the double scoop of ice cream in a tall cup rather than a little cup especially since I still had to drive home after getting it. Overall, I'm ready to go back to try more of their flavors!

    Rick R.

    After having a delicious burger a few doors down, decided to stop by and get some dessert at Salt & Straw. I've been to this spot before last December and liked their ice cream offerings. Although it's a small place, it is very clean and well maintained inside. There is patio seating outside but no tables inside. Ordered the cinnamon snickerdoodle in a cone which was very delish! Hmm I think I got the same thing at the last visit Lol The staff were efficient as there was a short line and service was very good. Will for sure visit again.

    Tyness N.

    Lots of outdoor seating when the weather is nice! There's usually a line out the door, but it always goes by pretty fast. I love trying the new seasonal favorites but honey lavender is my go-to :) Last time they more Asian flavors (Hong Kong milk tea & cheesecake salted yuzu custard). Not too sweet or salty - hope they bring in those flavors again!!

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    Do they serve gelato ice cream?

    No they do not

    Is there any seating?

    No But outside there is cement wall to sit on

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