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    4.4 (425 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Michaela V.

    Amazing friendly service! Great flavor selection and always some new and fun to try. Really affordable and delicious.

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    James A.

    With three locations in the Los Angeles area (including this one in Chinatown), Scoops ice cream was founded in 2005 with the original location (since closed) in East Hollywood. I stopped in to check it out while waiting for our dinner reservation to open. I was a bit surprised at the somewhat reasonable price for what you get. The 'man behind the counter - scooper' was super friendly as it wasn't too busy. I ended up getting a two flavor choice of mint chocolate chip and salted caramel chocolate: definitely gourmet ice cream with not much air mixed in. And for where we were, considered it to be a very good value at $4.99.

    Earl Grey Tea
    Soo H.

    I have been to this little plaza before.  I visited Howlin' Rays and had the best chicken and waffles ever.  I have not returned as it has an hour or more wait for food.  Now I'm here for ice cream.  Scoops didn't have a line when I visited around 4pm on Saturday. One of the friendly owners was working and told us about the ice cream. Earl grey ice cream had a rich creamy texture. Flavor was a mix of sweet cream and earl grey tea.  Unique and delicious.  :-) Scoops has some great tasting ice cream and a very friendly and informative owner.  I brought home 2 pints.  Next time I'll have to get 4. On past road trips I'd get 12 half gallons of ice cream and fill up my 70qt Yeti. Lately I've been buying more expensive ice cream which is sold in pints.  I can't afford to fill up my Yeti when pints are selling for around $15 each so I bought a 28 Can Everyday Cooler by RTIC which I place inside the Yeti. When I go on out of town trips I'll bring 6 Cooler Shock packs to build a cube inside the RTIC cooler.  I've tested this setup and it has kept my ice cream frozen for 10 hours.

    teresa c.

    Ordered a small bianco bread scoop and it was quite delicious. I love the quick service and cute ice cream shop feel. A big fan of their unique flavors and that there's always something new for me to try!

    This is a small! You get two flavors! It's so low priced AND DELICIOUS
    Brooke L.

    Best ice cream experience and service that I've had IN YEARS. If ever. Delicious! SO INEXPENSIVE I thought I was charged incorrectly! I got TWO FLAVORS all hand made and unique! Strawberry goat cheese and a lavender honey.... SO SO SO SO GOOD! This place will be my go to

    Yuzu Sorbet Jasmine Pomegranate  Lavender Tea
    Sandra S.

    Very friendly service. You can try as many flavors as you want. The ice cream was good, but the flavors felt a bit too subtle. While the choices, like Jasmine Pomegranate and Lavender Tea, were intriguing, they didn't have the depth I was hoping for. By the time I dug into both creamy ones, the flavor distinction between them was almost indistinguishable. I just wished the flavors had more intensity. The Yuzu sorbet ended up as my favorite. Small store with two small seating space inside.

    Vanilla and M&M Shake
    Arthur C.

    The unique thing about Scoops is that their flavors change on nearly a daily basis. In my visit, flavors included Maple Kit Kat, Coffee Mandan, and Vanilla M&M, among over a dozen different choices. My milkshake was delicious and the service was great.

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    Connor Y.

    Scoops is this really awesome ice cream shop across from howlin rays. The outside looks really cool.So once you eat some awesome hot chicken you can follow it up with so delicious ice cream. The people inside were really nice and kind and let you try samples to know what you like. I don't know if there flavors change weekly but I tried Oreo Cookie Dough. And it was delicious. The cookie dough blended so perfectly with Oreo to create a whole new flavor. It was so good and I would definitely eat it again.

    Single scoop of genmaicha
    Jessica S.

    Apparently Scoops has been here for 11 years and I've only just gotten around to trying them. I went on Saturday afternoon right before the Chinatown parade started. The staff were very nice and let us try a lot of flavors. I wanted to try all of them since they're very unique and I had never been before, but I felt bad getting so many samples. They said that flavors are constantly changing, even daily. The ice creams were very light and not too sweet! They have some benches and seats inside, which is nice since it can get very busy outside due to the Howlin Rays crowd. I would go again to try their other flavors, and especially because they are so affordable.

    Surprisingly not bad
    Sophia S.

    Love ice cream places with different flavors. Got the taro Oreo, pistachio orange blossom, and apple cheddar cinnamon sugar. I think the pistachio needed more flavor but the other two were great. Thou are able to have samples.

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    Really good ice cream! The store was air conditioned and calm. Service was great and quick

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    4.4(922 reviews)
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    I took my youngest daughter to Grand Central Market today because I wanted to finally see what it…read morewas all about. While we were looking at the website beforehand, she spotted McConnell's Fine Ice Creams and immediately locked onto it. So the moment we arrived, we went searching for it. When she saw the case full of flavors, she lit up. McConnell's has a great selection, and she loved that you can get your ice cream in a cone, a cup, or her personal favorite; a cup with a cone on top. She chose a small cup of Sprinkle Cake with a sugar cone, and she was over the moon. The team working there was incredibly kind and patient with her, which made the experience even better. She took one bite and said the ice cream was "wicked good." She's officially a fan. McConnell's made her day, and that alone makes it worth the stop.

    I got the Passion Fruit Sherbet and the Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread Cookie, and both flavors were…read moredelicious. The passion fruit was refreshing, with a bright, fruity flavor that wasn't too sweet. The Earl Grey is my favorite. It has a slightly earthy, aromatic flavor, and I liked the chunks of shortbread cookie throughout. It adds a nice texture and makes the flavor feel a little more special. /// Single Scoop (split up to 2 flavors), $7.95

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    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA - Freshly Made Waffle Cone

    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    4.7(372 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown

    Saw this place near my hotel in DTLA and heard a lot of good things about it. After eating ramen, I…read morewent to grab some ice cream from here. The place is super small and no line, but the flavors were plentiful. I forget what they do, but you can get a combo of flavors in a single scoop. Cookies n cream and cookie dough are my two favorites, so I got that combo. It was super yummy. No wonder the place has so many positive reviews on Yelp!!

    So an absolute eternity ago, like a decade ago, there was a Paradis in Belmont Shore in Long Beach…read more(which felt like almost as much of a trek from downtown Long Beach as DTLA is, but by bike rather than by train, so we felt a bit more of an excuse to go there and eat ice cream.) Then, an eternity ago, it closed and we were sad. Then Long Beach Creamery opened and we weren't that sad for that long, but still, I absolutely still thought about them every once in a while, sad that they'd left. Then, a much closer eternity ago (about a year ago - I've been super burned-out and not finishing my reviews), I was on my way from an event back to the blue line and walked by and noticed that they had, in fact, just moved. So obviously we had to get some. Verdict - yes, it absolutely was as good as I remembered. I wouldn't go back to DTLA just for ice cream, Long Beach Creamery being walking distance and wonderful, but I would absolutely stop here if I were back in DTLA and wanted ice cream. It's a bit pricey, but all craft ice cream is going to be, and it is definitely craft. And you can save a lot by getting a 3-scoop, which is very much enough to share for two people, if not slightly too much.

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    I'm a bit sad that the one in Rowland Heights closed down (albeit that was ages ago), since it was…read morethe first one that I've ever been to and my introduction to Honeymee, but whenever I'm in Little Tokyo on a super hot day and crave an icy sweet treat, this is a solid go to. There's a couple counter seats inside, but it's usually bustling and busy the weekends I can make it out to Little Tokyo, so it's something I eat while wandering outside or just walking around. My classic has always been the standard Honeymee. True milk ice cream soft serve with the honey comb. Super sweet honey and you'd think the honey comb isn't enough for that huge serving of ice cream, but you'd be surprised. The drizzle goes a long way and it's sweet enough to balance out the pure milkiness of the soft serve. Suck on the honey comb, chew through it throughout (kinda gross I know), and just spit out the waxy remnants when you're done. More than enough. Maybe one day I'll try more, but that's my nostalgic favorite.

    A solid dessert spot for a hot day! I got their signature Honeymee, and it definitely did not…read moredisappoint. It's a lightly creamy soft serve topped with a chunk of honeycomb, which adds a nice texture and just the right amount of sweetness. I've tried some of their other flavors before, but they were a bit too sweet for my taste. The signature Honeymee, however, is much more balanced, and the honeycomb pairs perfectly with the soft serve without overpowering it. They also offer a variety of drinks, and if you ask, they're happy to provide samples of the soft serve base before you order. Overall, a refreshing treat that I'd happily come back for.

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    Midori Matcha Cafe - Strawberry Matcha Latte

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    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    0.8 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    I've been here a few times over the years already, well before the matcha craze--Midori is…read moredefinitely one of the OG SoCal matcha spots. But I wanted to leave a review because the girl (I forgot to ask her name, sadly) who helped me today was really lovely! I bought 30g of their matcha and admittedly thought when they didn't give it to me at the counter that they forgot, but I sat down at a table to eat my ice cream and decided to just ask for it after I finished. Thank goodness I did, because the cashier came up to my table about 10 minutes later and handed me a little bag of fresh-ground matcha. She took a second to explain to me how to store it and keep it fresh, and I just really appreciated the extra bit of customer service, even if it's something they're maybe expected to do. When I have the money, I'll definitely come back and get their 100g pack! Highly recommend this place for any matcha lovers, whether you're looking for a drink, a sweet soft serve treat, or matcha for home use.

    Drinks are fine, I'll stop by very occasionally, can come out a little slow from the way things…read morelook like its run. They don't offer much freedom with how drinks are made which is very odd for a drink shop especially costing $8-10 per drink. Cashiers are fine, but robotic especially with their constant upselling. And they look stressed usually. Shop is small, and there's no bathroom offered at all even with a purchase. They also do not validate for parking.

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    Salt & Straw - Order up-- lavender honey & strawberry tres leches

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    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    4.9 miWindsor Square
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    If you haven't tried Salt & Straw, my only question is do you live under a rock? It's literally the…read morebest place to try unique ice cream in LA. They have so many locations and only wish they had more. The closest to me is about 20mins away but it's worth the drive every time. I love this location especially. Always such friendly staff and never have to wait in a long line. Basically, if you're a newbie, you go in and ALWAYS as for the "seasonal flavors" for tasting. They give you tasters on silver spoons and you drop it down this hole when you're done. It's literally their culture to give you a taste of everything on their seasonal menu so don't skip out on this experience. It's the best way to try their ice cream. FUN FACT: they also have 1-2 flavors that are considered "last chance" flavors which means they are about to run out so get it before it's gone. Each month I go in to try another tasty flavor and it never disappoints but I am sometimes that girl who tries the new stuff but ends up getting her usual order (chocolate brownie) and am always happy. Just the smell of sugar cone alone when you walk in gets you hooked. The atmosphere is just so welcoming. Don't be intimidated by the many flavors to choose from because there are a lot. I like to get their double scoop in a waffle cone, but they also have awesome split scoop options for those more adventurous and want to try multiple flavors in one scoop. Saves you for when you're keeping your sugar levels down. There are usually always places to sit inside or outside so you can enjoy your goodies right away. They even have cool swag if you become a huge fan like me. If you like a little savory and sweetness in your ice cream this is the place to be.

    One of the most memorable ice cream shops! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is…read moreincredible. I love the vintage feel of the store, with cute decor. There's always a pretty long wait, but it moves pretty quickly. The employees are efficient with taking orders and scooping ice cream. I absolutely love how Salt & Straw has a changing seasonal menu. It's so fun to see what unique flavors/themes they have for every month. I vividly remember their cereal theme, which featured different delicious cereal flavors. They have a kid's scoop, which is a smaller (and cheaper) singular scoop if you're feeling less hungry. Excited to visit again!

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