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4.4 (434 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Marissa D.

Salt & Straw. A name that makes a curious-minded person want to know more. Once I read about this place and the unusual flavor combinations they create, my inner foodie knew I had to try it. So Friday night my boyfriend and I decided to stop in. Keep in mind, it was the last half hour before closing. Having worked in the restaurant industry for 26 years, I know better than most how beautiful closing time can feel. After serving customers all day, finally kicking off your shoes is the best part of the shift. That said, I also know that when the doors are open, the job is still the job. Your personality still has to stay "on." Engaging, friendly, present. I guess I started working back when customer service was actually part of the training. When we got there we already knew we wanted to try the Flight. Four flavors sounded perfect because we wanted to taste everything. There was a long line stretching outside the building, which we took as a good sign. The line moved quickly and before we knew it, it was our turn. At first the employee helping us seemed friendly. We got our one smile. After that she didn't make eye contact again. We asked for samples and got them, but she spent most of the interaction staring out the window like a kid at a slumber party who wet the bed and is just hoping their mom shows up any minute to rescue them. Maybe she was sold into ice cream slavery. Maybe the employees don't get breaks. I don't know what the deal was, but she clearly wasn't into it. I even tried to reel her back into the moment. "What's your favorite flavor?" I asked. She answered with enthusiasm... and then immediately went right back to staring out the window. Maybe it's just me. I'm also the person who notices when the grocery store clerk doesn't say hello. My customer service training always taught me to treat customers like more than a dollar amount. My first food job was at a pizza place. Imagine walking in, placing your order, and the cashier just stares at you blankly and only says "$25.90." No smile. No hello. Nothing. Geez. Anyway, back to the ice cream shop. As we chose our four flavors we watched two other employees scoop ice cream for customers next to us. The couple to our right received such massive scoops it was a miracle the ice cream stayed in the cup while defying gravity. Unfortunately our server wasn't so generous. One of our scoops looked like a large tablespoon. We honestly felt robbed. Since it was take-out, when we got home I just HAD to weigh the scoops to ease my mind. Accounting for the cup which weighs 7 grams here was out order: Ice Cream Scoop Weights * Scoop 1: 92.65 grams * Scoop 2: 74.49 grams * Scoop 3: 94.45 grams * Scoop 4: 100.60 grams Where exactly is the consistency here? Thinking maybe there was some official portion size, I tried looking it up online. No luck. Instead I read through over 400 reviews of the downtown Sacramento location. It turns out portion sizes and customer service are recurring complaints. I also took photos, and the evidence is pretty clear. And honestly? Only one flavor was even that good. The Strawberry Balsamic. The rest were just... fine. For the price, I probably would have been happier buying a few quarts from the grocery store.

Snap N' Crackle Marshmallow Treats Pint
Victor V.

I love love love Salt & Straw-Ok now that we got that out of the way let me tell you why. Salt & Straw is just awesome-their flavors that they always have are so unique,so creative-so yummy-heck they can even make something that sounds so awful and make it tasty-I'm looking at you Arbequina Olive Oil flavor-their ingredients are so high quality that I feel you can actually taste the difference. Salt & Straw is so wonderful,heck when I'm traveling and I find out there is a Salt & Straw,I always add it to my itinerary-like what happened during recent trips to Las Vegas and Downtown Disney.I have a friend in Sacramento where we visit Salt & Straw literally 99 times out of a 100 times we have hung out-it's just known it will be part of our visit. One of my favorite things about Salt & Straw is they have a monthly rotating menu that are generally themed to go along with their classic flavors.For example this month the theme is cereals,so all the limited flavors are inspired by a popular breakfast cereal ala Lucky Charms,Grape-Nuts,Rice Krispies.Other months have some fun themes,my favorite being October,which has ice creams all inspired by different popular candies or candy bars-that one is the best. Some of my favorite flavors on their classic menu are 1.Coffee and Love Nuts 2.Chocolate Gooey Brownie 3.Salted Malt Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 4.Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons Most of the time sadly when I go there though I'm usually so full from dinner that I end up just grabbing a pint($13.95) of whatever flavor is speaking to me on that particular visit-my last visit I got the yummy Rice Krispies-inspired pint called Snap N Crackle Marshmallow Treats-I sampled that one and the Lucky Charms inspired ice cream and the one I purchased was just phenomenal-had to get it. I will admit this ice cream is pricey-for sure not something I do every week or even every month but it is something I do whenever I want ice cream-life is too short to suffer with bad ice cream. In closing-if you ever find yourself lucky enough to be in the vicinity of a Salt & Straw location and you want to indulge a bit-I fully recommend trying out Salt & Straw,they are bound to have something on their menu which will truly tickle your fancy.

KC C.

Wow! I never thought I'd say this but it was too sweet! I grabbed a scoop of the sea salt and it was very creamy and super sweet. Great vibes and location, plenty of seating the enjoy your ice cream outside and enjoy the sun. Great friendly service. I'll try the tacolate next time!

Snap N' Crackle Marshmallow Treats on the top and Concord Grape Nut Crumble on the bottom
Celyne D.

If you're a late night sweet treat kind of person, then Salt & Straw is thee place. Every time I'm craving ice cream, this is my go to. They have the best classic flavors but also the weirdest, most creative ones and honestly... that's what makes them stand out. We stopped by on a Tuesday night around 8:30pm and it was packedd. I'm pretty sure it's because of their new Cereal-sly Delicious Series, which totally lives up to the hype. Even though it seemed like they were a little short staffed, the team handled the rush so well and kept the line moving. I ordered the Snap n' Crackle Marshmallow Treats and my husband got the Concord Grape Nut Crumble. Both were soooo good. The Snap n' Crackle is definitely on the sweeter side with little bits of rice krispies mixed in that give it the perfect crunch. It's nostalgic in the best way. The Concord Grape is perfect if you love something sweet with a slight sour twist. The toasted pecans add such a good crunch and balance everything out. Overall, this place is such a staple for us whenever an ice cream craving hits. This cereal series might honestly be one of my favorites yet.

Double scoop in a cup with a waffle cone
Lorena M.

I came here after dinner last Wednesday with 2 friends. This was my second time here. The entire staff was lovely, very welcoming and friendly. I'd like to give a special shout out to Beth, she went above and beyond. Beth was patient and helpful in helping me with samples and making my final decisions. I got split scoop for $.50 more, which means you can pick 2 flavors for your single scoop instead of 1. I appreciate their quality of ingredients and super creative flavors. I enjoyed the chocolate brownie and salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough on this occasion.

Double scoop Chocolate Gooey Brownie & Sea Salt w/ Caramel Ribbons
Stan M.

We stopped in after dinner while visiting the area, and the smell of fresh waffle cones baking outside pulled us right in, it was irresistible. The line moved quickly, and the staff was fantastic, patiently explaining flavors and offering plenty of samples. I ordered a small Gooey Chocolate Brownie, and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, the single scoop was pretty generous, next time I might go with a kids cone for the perfect portion. There's outdoor seating available, which made it nice to relax and enjoy our treats. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

Ice cream taco w/Mango Jalapeño sauce
Josiah H.

I've been aware of Salt & Straw at the Ice Blocks, but it took visiting the location in Roseville. To finally check out this particular location. I'd just finished having lunch with the family, and wanted to take my girlfriend's younger sister for desert. I told her ahead of time that Salt & Straw is known for crazy ice cream concatenation, that sound so crazy at times. At this particular location and time they had "Last Chance Scoops" flavors to include "Matcha w/Toffee Marshmallows" and "Essense of the Ghost". We all got different flavors of ice creams and sorbet, and I decided to try the limited edition Salt & Straw + Taco Bell "Tacolate". It reminded me a the childhood classic Taco Taco so I was interested in trying it out to see it waa close to the classic. What made this particular collab interesting was the "sauce" that came with it like a Taco Bell hot sauce packet. But instead of hot sauce the sauce the spread was a Mango Jalapeño sauce. Which brought a sweet & spicy mix to the ice cream taco. Overall: Definitely worth a try is you're into standard ice cream flavors, or if you like to try some extremely unique flavors!

Girlie M.

Thrilled that Sac has a Salt & Straw. We've been here quite a few times since they've opened their doors and each visit has always been a good experience. We always look forward to their seasonal flavors. Space is very very limited Inside so you just grab your ice cream and enjoy it outside. Overall, a solid ice cream parlor worth coming to.

Double scoop Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough on a House Made Waffle Cone with whipped cream!
Sheree H.

Salt & straw has the smoothest most decadent flavored ice creams avail year round. With seasonal flavors and boozy additions, you can't go wrong picking up a tasty treat with your loved ones. Even when it's freezing outside in 39 degree weather, I still crave the salted caramel on a waffle cone. Located on R st in the Ice Blocks, this is a small ice cream parlor with minimal outdoor seating. The employees provide great customer service, handing out samples of every flavor avail upon request. Using metal spoons and quality ingredients, and gaining popularity by being in Disney Land, Salt & Straw is very popular and modern. Give them a try soon!

Free kiddie scoop with a kid in a costume
Sarah T.

This is one place that encourages unlimited samples of all the new monthly flavors and some classic ones. The new flavors can be a hit or miss, but it is what keeps returning customers when you find a new favorite. I personally love coffee ice cream and Coffee & Love Nuts is my usual! It has wonderful bold coffee flavor with cocoa covered candied nuts. Some days when I feel adventurous I will go for the Olive Oil Ice cream or the taco ice cream. I think the wild berry cinnamon sauce on the taco ice cream is really unique and I have purchased a few of these when it first came out. I unfortunately forgot I had these in my freezer and waited a couple of months before I ate the last one and the taco shell got soft. So I recommend eating these fresh from the shop and not stock them up in your freezer. Overall, you can't go wrong visiting once a month for a sweet treat.

Bottom: Comparts' Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, Top: Dandelion's Chocolate Nibs & Frangipane ~ $8.50 (double scoop)
Jean S.

Salt & Straw is a popular ice cream chain from Oregon with exceptionally good ice cream. I don't think I've been to Salt & Straw once without having to wait in line, and that's at all locations - Oregon, San Diego, San Francisco, Roseville, and this R St. location. Sometimes the line is wrapped around the block and sometimes it's short, within the store. Most recently, I came on Thanksgiving week specifically for one of their November monthly flavors - Parker House Rolls with Salted Buttercream. This flavor only comes out once a year in November and because I had this flavor in a previous year and liked it so much, I remembered to come this month just to try it again. Parker House Rolls with Salted Buttercream has buttery toasted rolls in the salted buttercream ice cream. It surprised me how much I liked it. Each month, Salt & Straw has 4-5 monthly flavors, usually in line with the themes of each month. For November, they had Thanksgiving flavored ice creams including Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie Tiramisu, Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate, and Cranberry Orange Sorbet. The Turkey Stuffing and Maple Koginut Squash were pretty interesting, but not for me. In addition to their monthly limited edition flavors, they carry classic flavors year rounds. My favorite is the Coffee & Love Nuts...so good! Their Honey Lavender and Chocolate Gooey Brownie are also top choices. One of the best perks at Salt & Straw is being able to sample the ice cream flavors before ordering. From what I've seen, the workers don't limit the samples. Customer service has been really good. The store is small and to-go only as there are no seats indoors. Right now, for November 2025, a single scoop is $6.95 and a double scoop is $8.95. Waffle cones are $1.65. Really great ice cream shop on R St. at Ice Blocks in Sacramento.

Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, Peppermint
Anh T.

My friend and I had to try their holiday flavors this season! On a cold weekday evening, we were the only people inside the shop. I ordered a small, with the traditional Cinnamon Snickerdoodle flavor and a special Peppermint holiday flavor. I was able to try a special cookie dough holiday flavor that was very flavorful in the one bite that I had, but slightly strong than what I wanted for the night. I loved the warm and rich blend of the Cinnamon Snickerdoodle with the more sharp and crunchy Peppermint holiday flavor. Both my friend and I got small sizes, but we were struggling to finish our ice cream after a filling dinner. Good service and great location in Sac.

Chocolate Gooey Brownie
Franny Z.

My former assistant wanted to treat me to ice cream and it was my first time here. I had the Chocolate Gooey Brownie ice cream and my friend had the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream. It was so tasty.

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Do they serve gelato ice cream?

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Is there any seating?

No But outside there is cement wall to sit on

Are the waffle cone vegan?

No, but the sugar cones are!

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On a 10 point scale I would give this place an 8/10. BEAUTIFUL atmosphere. LOTS of tables and room…read moreto sit with family, meet a date, or even study. As a student, I was eternally grateful for the outlets under the tables as well! I tried the Abuelita hot chocolate and some cookies. The cookies were a bit dry, but the hot chocolate was fantastic, tasted like when my grandma makes it at home. The area surrounding the cafe is the Golden One Center so there are so many places to walk around if you are working or studying and need a break! The staff was also very friendly, and I got my drink and cookies almost immediately. Will definitely be coming again, to try the food and a matcha! Maybe even there gigante concha!

Con Azur Cafe and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more Their cafe de olla version was terrible. Café de Olla is a classic Mexican coffee that offers a well-balanced blend of coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar, often served with heavy cream to give you a comforting and energizing boost. Traditionally, it's even served at funerals as families celebrate the passing of a loved one into a better life. It's meant to be warm, rich, and meaningful. However, the café's version was far from that. The counter staff overpromised their Café de Olla, but it tasted terrible. When I asked to switch to a mocha because of how bad the coffee was, their friendly smile quickly disappeared. They didn't offer a replacement or try to make it right. Instead, I had to pay again for the mocha just to finish the coffee break with my wife. Very disappointing experience. It was an easy decision not to come back. If you're going to sell poor-quality coffee, at least stand behind it and fix the problem instead of charging customers twice. Promotes well in facebook- HELL NO not again.

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