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Honestly my favorite Salt & Straw location! Lots of space and GREAT AC haha…read more Mekhi was so delightful and really helped me find a good flavor, the Apple Cider Donuts, because I usually just get the double fold vanilla. The rest of the staff was super nice as well.

My friends and I visited this location for dessert after lunch. This Salt and Straw location is a…read morelittle more spacious than some of the other locations I've been to like Brentwood, Studio City, Newport Beach, and WeHo. There's even a bathroom in there for customers -- brilliant !! The variety of flavors is pretty standard, but they provide their monthly specials and some last chance ice cream flavors. I got the Daisy Chains limited edition flavor, as well as the apple cider donuts flavor from the September apple series. They both complemented each other fabulously since the Daisy Chains flavor has pink frosting and sugar cookies in a vanilla base, whereas the apple cider donuts flavor has a lot of cinnamon and some caramel adorned inside. I also have routinely skipped out on their waffle cones -- a crime because they taste superb and smell even better. It holds a surprisingly generous amount of ice cream and doesn't melt so long as you stay inside or are not in hot weather.

Chocolate ooey gooey brownie over death by chocolate cake (January 2026 monthly flavor.

Top scoop had chocolate cake mixed in.

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September '25: Apple cider donut, cinnamon vanilla caramel. Vanilla apple tart, apple cider vinegar spiked custard ice

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Arts District

4.0(395 reviews)

1.2 mi•Downtown

Absolutely a palate pleaser! Tried this place with my daughter, and we're so glad we did. The…read moreCookies & Cream was a dream--so delicious and satisfying. Service was great, and the interior was nice, clean, and welcoming. Definitely worth giving this place a try. I would absolutely recommend it and will be back!

Parking: the plaza has a lot but looks like you gotta pay for it. There some street parking outside…read morethe area. Service: they let you try a few flavors. The worker didn't seem like she wanted to be there (but granted it was 1130pm when we went). Food: solid ice cream. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors.

Honeycomb | $7.45 (1 Scoop)

Brown sugar cookie dough chunk

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Marionberry Cheesecake

Mcconnell's Fine Ice Creams

4.4(923 reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown

On Saturday, September 5th, I stopped by McConnell's Ice Creams inside Grand Central Market in the…read moreafternoon after having lunch there. And, we went to get some ice cream for dessert. My Mom ordered a single cone, which came with two scoops. She chose vanilla and another flavor that had a delicious coconut taste to it. I ordered a single cup and, after trying a few flavors, I ended up choosing the coconut-flavored one and strawberry. I don't remember the exact name of the coconut flavor, but it was really delicious! The ice cream was absolutely delicious, and the service was also excellent. We were very happy with our visit. I've also heard that McConnell's uses high-quality ingredients, and I really hope that's true because you can definitely taste the quality in the ice cream. I would definitely come back again! A little while ago, I heard that McConnell's ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients, so I bought a bunch of it from Whole Foods Market and stocked up at home.

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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Matcha ice cream between two sea salt chocolate chip cookies

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Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread Cookies Eureka Lemon & Marionberries

Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

4.7(372 reviews)

1.4 mi•Downtown

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.

0.9 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Freshly Made Waffle Cone

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Somisomi

4.3(626 reviews)

Across the street from Japanese village. Great dessert store. I was looking for some food taiyaki…read more And they got great flavor to choose from. We end up getting 5 for $9.95 with red beans, Nutella, custard, black sesame. All of them was made fresh in front of our eyes. And tastes super yummy!! Bought some home to airfry them later for dessert again!

we arrived 10:25 and they said they stop serving at 10:30 while it says 11 online…read more so call before to make sure

0.9 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Yeah! Collabs are fun ;)

Cookies and cream with sprinkles, oreo dust and Nutella filled taiyaki

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Matcha with fruity pebbles and. Macaroon

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4.0(761 reviews)

I was recommended Honeymee in the Little Tokyo area, and my friend and I enjoyed their traditional…read moremilk ice cream! I tried their Matcha Darling, which had a nice earthy matcha flavor that balanced well with teh sweet, milky soft serve. The Honeymee had a strong honey flavor and came with honeycomb, which added good, natural sweetness to the creamy ice cream. Great spot for a light dessert, and reasonable portion size for the price!

Honey affogato is great. This was delicious and honey is just fantastic when you pair with ice…read morecream. The coffee brings a nice balance to the sweetness, love the contrast in flavor.

Brown Sugar Boba & NEW Affogato IG: @ammysalamii

Honey affogato

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"honeymee" soft serve

Fosselman's Ice Cream

4.2(3.3k reviews)

5.9 mi

Classic old school style ice cream parlor. Favorite place to get an ice cream sundae or banana…read moresplit. They have lots of different flavor ice cream, some permanent and some rotating. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Wait can be a little long during the summer but always worth the wait. Line moves pretty quick since they have lots of workers helping out. Cash only!

Their ice cream cakes are awesome!! You get 2 flavors of ice cream in the cake. It's a very thin…read morewhite layer of cream followed by a layer of cake, layer of ice cream flavor 1 then ice cream flavor 2 then layer of cake at bottom. The cake was moist and flavorful despite being frozen. Didn't care for the mocha almond fudge- there was NO fudge and the mocha had an artificial flavor. Vanilla ice cream is decent. Would definitely get the cake again but in a different flavor.

0.8 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Sundae $8.25

Real Vanilla

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Espresso coffee and Irish coffee

Midori Matcha Cafe

4.1(1.3k reviews)

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.

4.0 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Matcha brownie and matcha latte

SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab photo spot

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SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab food menu

Bumsan Organic Milk Bar

4.2(1.6k reviews)

Definitely go during their off hours. We went at 6pm on a Saturday and there was no line and plenty…read moreof seating. However, 6:30pm was when the rush came and it was dramatic. It's a very small store with 3 tables with mostly street parking. There is a valet but I recommend just coming early. The staff was very friendly. Coffee and milk was a perfect mix and the coffee was closer to coffee milk. The SoulMate is just waffle and ice cream together. Very creamy and definitely one is shareable between two people. It's across the street from Matsu Matcha so I recommend stopping by as well.

A delicious treat to end the night! I ordered the Fruity Pebbles cone with the strawberries and…read morecream + mango swirl, and it was so good. The flavor reminded me of a Melona bar. Creamy, light, and refreshing. My favorite part was the Fruity Pebbles marshmallow layer outside the cone, which added a fun texture. The cone itself was just okay. It didn't taste particularly fresh and reminded me more of a store-bought cone. There's a small outdoor patio with seating. Parking is also available, but the lot is small and fills up quickly.

Taro Milk Tea Organic Ice Cream

True Milk x Matcha Swirl Organic Ice Cream

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True Milk Organic Ice Cream

Salt & Straw

4.5(2.4k reviews)

4.9 mi•Windsor Square

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!

Eggnog w/Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline

Cold brew kids scoop

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Johnny H.

119

9 years ago

Worst first experience here. My niece wanted ice cream so I took her in here. There was a couple ahead of me but they let us go ahead of them because they were still deciding. By the time we were up next, I asked her if we could sample two flavors. The worker looked at me and said, those people were here first. I was halfway explaining to her that those people let us ahead of them, but since I was extremely annoyed, I didn't want to argue with her and just went behind the couple that had already let me go ahead of them. It was literally dead in here so I felt like the worker was already annoyed and put the anger on me. After that, the couples were insisting for me to go in front of them but I told them it was okay. During that time, the worker interrupted us and said that there was no need to argue, but we weren't even arguing to each other. We were just being courteous with each other and allowing each other ahead at that point. I wanted to walk out of this place, but I felt bad because my niece really wanted ice cream. I did not want to ruin her experience because she was the one that wanted the ice cream to begin with. She would had been sad. The worker was an Asian lady with glasses. If all the workers are like this lady, I really do not recommend this ice cream spot because she was giving me attitude the whole time. read more

Theodora D.

9 years ago

I love Scoops for their unique flavors but this is my favorite spot. Everyone that works there has been so pleasant and I've never had a flavor I didn't like or at least enjoy giving a try. I also like the simple decor. My favorite flavor so far, which I had a long while ago was bourbon and bacon. This was back when experimental ice cream flavors were new to me and it was done just right! Now I just stop there when I'm nearby to see what they've come up with lately. Always fun to try something new in a familiar spot read more

Gretchen M.

12 years ago

This place is awesomeeee. Different flavor ice cream almost everyday! Just check their twitter and theyll keep you updated with ALL the different flavors! I thought rite-aid ice cream use to be my number one spot for ice ceram but not scoops overshadowed that! Although the ice cream may be expensive but its just different the ice cream is made so soft yet so good! I cant explain it yall just have to try it! HAVE TO! read more

Margie P.

8 years ago

One scoop ($3.50) at Scoops ice cream parlor = 2 flavors = 2 scoops. You have to get the kids scoop ($2.50) if you really want to get one scoop. I got the maple oreo and it was nothing special. I wish the flavor was stronger :( I was expecting a more concentrated flavor from Scoops for being an artisan ice cream place. Don't give me more scoop...just give me more flavor. read more

Nathalie B.

Elite 26

350

874

2 years ago

Scoops in Chinatown is a gem! We tried the pandan and ube mazapan ice creams, and both were amazing. The pandan had a unique, fragrant flavor, and the ube mazapan was rich and creamy with a delightful nutty taste. The service was friendly and the ambiance cozy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try delicious and unique ice cream flavors! read more

Jeffrey G.

12 years ago

Ice cream doesn't get any better than this. Scoops is a simple ice cream store with unique flavors. The owner is a good guy and I always enjoy going there. Chinatown is more and more of a destination now with good food, art and events. Whenever we eat in the area, we always go to Scoops in Chinatown for dessert. read more

Matthew P.

4 years ago

While waiting in line for Howlin Rays today I watched as the server in the Scoops was eating food behind the counter wiping his mouth with a napkin then without getting up to wash his hands ... began serving ice cream to customers. Needless to say I did not buy my 6yr old ice cream from here read more

Tia K.

12 years ago

Nice decor and atmosphere, friendly service, and a variety of flavors. I ordered the hazlenut gelato. The texture was really good, but I found the flavor to be a bit too strong and intense for me. It was yummy though and I still ate every last bite. Definitely recommended. read more

Conan E.

509

7 years ago

One of the best ice cream places I've been to. They have a great selection of flavors and the service is amazing. Had a great experience and will be back for more. Highly recommended for everyone! read more

Kate J.

6 years ago

Absolutely disgusting they refused to serve my friend and her family for the color of their skin. Do NOT go here, don't support hate.

Hq S.

8 years ago

Nothing special honestly, I liked it but you could get it anywhere. Will not specially come back for this

Maurice l.

126

7 years ago

The. Best. Period. The. Best. Period. The. Best. Period. The. Best. Period. The. Best. Period. read more

Alexis B.

7 years ago

Really good ice cream and the price is reasonable, the flavors are good and you get a good amount.

Guillermo C.

Elite 17

276

253

386

12 years ago

I like this spot. It's small and close to home and has really good ice cream =)

Donna P.

12 years ago

Great selection and real flavors from fresh ingredients.

Daniel P.

11 years ago

Great, exotic ice cream, too expensive though.

Daisy S.

424

115

12 years ago

Brilliant.

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