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Stopped by on Sunday, 06/29/25. Located inside Universal Studios Hollywood, boyfriend and I ordered the following: - 2 ice cream cones ($8.29 each) = $16.58 I got the Tropical Sunset flavor (recommended by the cashier), and my boyfriend tried out the Neopolitan flavor. We really enjoyed our ice cream, a great dessert during a sunny day while waiting in line for rides. I would like to come back and try out the Orange Berry. The wait time was a bit long. We probably waited around 15-20 minutes. read more

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Great place to stop and get some delicious ice cream, milkshakes or sundaes! The portions are adult size, no kid size options. Pleasing to the eye but melt really fast in the sun, I couldn't eat the entire thing fast enough as it was melting down my hands in minutes. There is no shade while you wait in line, we were in line about 20 minutes, I'm grateful it wasn't in the 90's! read more

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I always love to get ice cream and when I saw the flavors here I had to try it and It was absolutely amazing . I ended up getting the Neapolitan which all looks the same but each level of ice cream tasted exactly like the flavors it is an absolute must if your an ice cream fan especially since it's in a waffle cone to make it so much better. The service here was really quick since there was no line and it's almost just like ordering out of a food truck read more

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Deanne R.

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One stop shop for dessert... today. During horror nights menu ( not sure regular days) we went for a Mini stay puft S'more. Omg it's do freaking cute. I didn't want to try. Looked too cute. I wasn't expecting much, a little messy but it was yummy. So glad we got to try it. Warning make sure you're in the correct lines to order this if interested in the same dessert, if not in the correct line you would have to wait longer. read more

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I got the neopolitan ice cream. Pretty good ice cream. It's a very large portion. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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The tropical sunset ice cream was SOOO good!!! And I love the vibrant colors. Thats what made me pick that flavor. I didn't know what to expect, but it was AMAZING. I fell in love after the first bite. It was the BEST ice cream I've ever had! I'm a very picky eater so when I say something is very good, I'm telling the truth. The ice cream was very sweet, creamy, and flavorful. If they sold their ice cream by the gallon, I would buy it in a heartbeat even if it was $20. Definitely worth the money! Service was also quick as well. This is my go to place for ice cream at the park read more

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The kiddos wanted ice cream. We came here and ordered the following: - Neapolitan Cone: 5/10 - Banana Split Cone: 5/10 - Strawberry Indulgence Milkshake: 4/10 Long lines, system and workers don't seem too efficient... The kids did not finish their ice cream. I suggest they should be shared as they also melt fast. The kiddos were sticky after. I ordered the Strawberry Indulgence Milkshake. The presentation looks nice, but it is not a milkshake. It is strawberry syrup with canned strawberries at the bottom, filled with strawberry soft serve ice cream, topped off with whip cream, more strawberry syrup, fruity pebbles and a chocolate covered strawberry. I was really disappointed because I wanted a milkshake. It was hard to drink because it was soft serve ice cream. I had to wait for it to melt and I didn't even finish it. I ordered this because I wanted a treat I could conveniently drink... less mess... It costs around $27.58, but you can get a discount if you have Platinum or Gold Annual Passes. I'd just wait to get dessert if you can. read more

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Despite waiting in line for a good 40+ minutes underneath the blazing heat, it was super delicious if you're looking for a sweet treat. I'm not normally into super sweet ice cream or sweets in general but it might've been one of those days where I was craving it and it was satisfying due to the hot temperature. There is a single SUPER long line since it was partly barricaded off for whatever reason (probably to keep traffic away from the main walkway) but there are 4 open windows. Luckily someone walking by gave us a tip about the other windows once you get into the aisles. The first two, farthest windows had like no people in them because people tend to go to the first (last) line you get to. We hopped into the second lane since it wasn't so busy but that alone took a good 20 min. It takes time making these crazy concoctions and there's no shade whatsoever so waiting underneath the blazing sun was pretty awful. We ended up moving to the first and farthest line because it went by way faster. We ordered a Neopolitan in a cup and the banana split cone. His cone came out almost immediately but waited another 10 min for my cup which was odd since it was a basic flavor. Not sure why it took so long but it was good once I got it! Seems like they mix flavor syrups into just vanilla soft serve to get that flavor which was fine. Not complaining at all! Definitely tasted great once we finally got it. I noticed this place changes themes during Halloween so I can't wait to check it out later this year! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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On a hot day at universal studios in August in California it's HOT. So went looking for ice cream for my kid and I while waiting for other family member to return from a ride. The selection is so cute and so creative. The ice cream was good. I took two stars off for the service. People are standing outside in the direct sun and it was like the sloths were working. They had all 3 lanes open and I counted 9 people total working. The cashiers only take the orders and stand around for the people do the jobs behind them. Then there was two guys just standing around talk and distracting the works from make the stuff. I would go back but only if there was NO line whatsoever. Better to just get the commercial one off of a cart next time. read more

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Courtney H.

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Great place for a treat on a hot day in the park. Kids loved it. Huge portions. The wait was probably 15 minutes but everywhere else was the same. The sunset cone and cups is what we ordered but it was mostly just vanilla ice cream so a little disappointing. read more

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Jacob R.

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Nice spot! Maybe a 5 min wait for us. Ice cream didn't seem super pricey and took a little while to finish! Very tasty and friendly staff too. The tropical one which is mine had watermelon, orange, and I think blueberry flavor and I'd have it again for sure. Only annoying thing was the open window between the cashier and me where they hand me the ice cream wasn't very big so the ice cream was close spilling or falling over when it was handed to me. Regardless, sweet spot. read more

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Lola B.

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Horrendous service, refunds take a long process. They did not want to give me my employee discount and or let me use my meal vouchers. I had a terrible experience. read more

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Sara A.

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This spot is located on the lower lot between Transformers and the Mummy. They changed it up a little for Halloween - but outside of that I really love this place! They have really unique desserts (see pics!) and are soo worth the $10-12 price tag!! Show your annual pass and get a 10% discount too. They have one sundae that has chocolate ice cream, whoppers and caramel popcorn - BOMB. My favorite one is vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce, whip cream, bobba, a donut, cotton candy and a lolly pop! OMG so bomb! I was really disappointed the last time I went because they said they didn't have any cotton candy or the donut since they changed things up for Halloween. I am hoping things get back to normal now! There can be a line sometimes but it moves quickly. If you're gonna treat yourself while at Universal, this is the spot! read more

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Given the Yelping community, I'm surprised this spot hasn't been on Yelp! Unless there was a name change that I didn't notice or know about . . . but anyway. Studio Scoop is a Universal Studios branded ice cream and dessert spot located on the lower lot of Universal Studios. It is in between the Starbucks and Transformers Autobot/Decepticon encounter and across from Panda Express. (Essentially if you come down the escalators and head towards and on your right you pass the Revenge of the Mummy ride, pass Starbucks, and you hit Studio Scoop). Immediately I was greeted by one of the best set of staff members in the park! Both the cashier and "server" were super friendly and nice, and especially the cashier when I asked about the pass member specials and discount, she got so excited to share the treats! We wanted something simpler today so I went with a Neopolitan Cone and after the discount, it came to $6.50. (Apologies as I do not remember the normal price, but I'm assuming it's around $7.50) The ice cream is super creamy and soft, obviously given that it is "soft serve" ice cream. Each flavor is layered nicely in the cone, and even the cone was a surprise - it was rather fresh and had a nice crisp to it. They definitely do not cheap out on the ice cream as some places even skip the bottom of the cone and just try to fill the soft serve at the top. Not here, they fill it straight from the bottom of the cone! And give a nice height over the cone. The strawberry is the most flavor given as it's the bottom flavor throughout the cone and the top flavor, with Vanilla and Chocolate in between. That would be my only complaint, I wish the flavors were more balanced in a way. With such a hot day, this was a great treat to cool off. And for theme park food, it's a great option to have and I'll definitely stop by again. Sorry for not snapping photos of the menu, cone, etc! Again, did not realize this spot did not have a Yelp page already like many other locations within the park. read more

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Omg the Neapolitan ice cream is delicious. We got the strawberry serendipity one for my kids and was ok, but the cones are definitely delicious. We did love how the sundaes come with donuts, lollipops and are pleasing to the eye. read more

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100 Universal City Plz
Universal City, CA 91608
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(800) 864-8377
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https://universalstudioshollywood.com

Hours

What time does Studio Scoop open?

Studio Scoop opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Studio Scoop close?

Studio Scoop closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Studio Scoop have parking?

Yes, Studio Scoop has parking options.

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Does Studio Scoop have free WiFi?

Yes, Studio Scoop has free WiFi.

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Let me start my review by saying if anyone gives this place anything less than 5 stars, they must…read morebe having their ice cream, gelato, coffee, pastries somewhere else. Walked in yesterday around 3:50 pm and got a very nice greeting from a sweet, pleasant lady with a genuine smile by the name of Natalia. Right away she asked me if I wanted to try few of their samples. I already had in mind what I was about to get, but she still offered me to sample it so I did. I got a medium size/cup of their Mascorpone gelato and grabbed a seat in the shop. She gave me a generous scoop and was very yummy, creamy, delicious & REFRESHING!! $8.23 with tax. Since my last review, the only reason that I gave a 4 star rating was because of their tables not being clean. Everything was up to par. Enjoyed my Gelato,the nice Classic Rock music and headed out. Everything else is mentioned in my previous review! Feel free to read it. Thank you Freddo, Natalia & management.

Every 'Joe Schmoe' can "go out for ice cream"; but do you want to up the ante and show off…read moresophistication? Would you prefer to feel as though you are carefree in Italy and about to hop on a vespa? Then opt for gelato. Somehow, grabbing gelato versus ice cream feels classy and elegant. Although gelato offerings in Los Angeles aren't as widespread as ice cream; there are plenty of options awaiting to make us all feel European (I AM European so I always do but I digress). San Fernando Valley's most recent addition to the world of gelato is Freddo - located not far from the Ventura/ Laurel Canyon intersection in Studio City. Yes, that means this is prime real estate and terrible parking. Is Freddo worth the hassle? Freddo has been in the gelato business for 50 years opening their first shop in Argentina before expanding worldwide focusing on fresh, local ingredients and flavors; making each shop unique to the surrounding cultures. Freddo has arrived in Southern California ready to bring their Italian gelato roots to the City of Angels. Sounds great, right? Well, yes - on paper but this Studio City location fell short. The Studio City location of Freddo has been on the receiving end of viral publicity and influencer love as of late often appearing in social media videos. Coupled with Freddo's worldwide market holding; I had very high hopes for Freddo's gelato. I expected some orgasmic gelato! A mind-blowing experience! My boyfriend and I ventured into Freddo to find a rather large gelateria in comparison to other gelato/ice cream shops with an order counter/gelato/pastry case, a front window-seating counter complete with plants and plenty of tables and seating within; while murals graced the walls adding splashes of color. What I found odd, was the disheveled mess Freddo appeared - why didn't anyone tidy the dining area? Granted, there was only one associate in the front but only two other customers ahead of us. Alas, an untidy gelato shop isn't the clincher to a bad time but this was just the beginning. My boyfriend and I have never visited Freddo and the associate was NOT welcoming, didn't smile, was basically silent and stood there like a statue until we asked for some samples on our own. Let's try "selling the business" and having good customer service, shall we buddy? I am not a gelato professional consumer by any means but I was instantly deterred by the visual appearance of the gelato which just looked 'off'. Perhaps, I am just spoiled by Bacio di Latte which is a hop, skip and jump from Freddo and is absolutely divine. I wasn't overwhelemed by the flavor options at Freddo although I tried Zabaglione which is inspired by the Marsala wine Italian dessert and was interesting with the wine notes coming through the gelato. The Mascarpone (mascarpone with raspberry sauce) was also decent but not overly unique. I decided against purchasing my own gelato and instead to share with my boyfriend with him choosing a double cup ($7.50) of Stracciatella (sweet cream with semi-sweet chocolate chunks) and blackberry sorbet (note: this was to test it against Bacio di Latte's raspberry sorbet which is one of the best sorbets on the planet). The prices at Freddo were another strike with the single cup ($6.25), double ($7.50) and triple ($9.80) being smaller in size than their competitors but about a dollar higher, respectively. This is fine if the gelato is worth it - but it isn't. I'm sorry but Freddo's gelato was mediocre at best. I've had better grocery store pints. The Stracciatella was overly simplified and bland and the blackberry sorbet (which was not strained of seeds) was just bad. I can't even eloquently phrase why - it just is. There isn't much more to be said about Freddo. Freddo is, bluntly, not good and I don't understand how they claim worldwide gelato domination. A messy shop, poor customer service, subpar gelato flavors/textures and overpriced... why is this place viral? Can someone answer me? Anyone?! There is nothing good here and especially when Freddo is overshadowed by Bacio di Latte almost a block away. My boyfriend and I will not be back despite wanting to feel classy consuming gelato. Skip!

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Voodoo Doughnut - Universal City

A PORTLAND DREAM in HOLLYWOOD! I can FINALLY take this donut shop off my to-do list. It's been a…read morehassle trying to stop by because every time I'm near, I'm on a time crunch to get to Universal Studios lol. Thankfully, I had time before FanFest to wait in line and purchase a few of the Scooby Doo donut exclusives and Voodoo's signature treats. My favorite, hands down is the Portland Dream. It's a Bavarian crème filled donut with chocolate on top. It's perfection in every way, The Dirt was a close second. The chocolate, breading, and portions were excellent. The Scooby donuts were mid-tier but still solid. It's a bit hot-pink spooky inside and there's very limited seating (and space for that matter). I wouldn't suggest eating inside as there's only two small circular tables available. Merch is plentiful and good quality. The decor is very Louisiana-style with a mix of coffeehouse vibes. Staff were AMAZING, they went the extra mile to help me find my perfect donut. Overall, I'll be back. I stuffed my face with three large donuts, that's how much I enjoyed my time here.

I would give them 3.5 stars, but it's a fun shop, so I bumped up. You come to Voodoo for the fun…read moredonuts - yes they're pricey, but you know everything has a surcharge on the city walk and these donuts are over the top. The voodoo bar is filled with raspberry filling - just the bottom 2/3 is filled (like where the green swirl is), but it is super filled! I really liked the flavor. Solid chocolate bar overall. The vicious hibiscus is sweet, with a tang. I really like it. The Memphis mafia was not as good as I was hoping for. It's dry for a fritter. But still fun nonetheless

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My eclectic donut assortment.

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Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty…read moregifts. Located at the universal city walk Came by after universal studios, it's always a little adventurous, addicting, just not the normal candy store. Service was normal Lines were moving Ambiance was great See next time.

Low on stock of candy items…read more Looks like a sad candy shop that needed more candy and a restock. Gummies are stuck together, candybis sticky and stuck together, and my friend was looking for a particular candy and the associates weren't any help. Also, the prices here are outrageous! This was a sad and lackluster candy store.

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Power Up Cafe

They ran out of the Super mushroom calzone item so we picked up a Fire Flower Pretzel and a Super…read moreMushroom fizz drink. The pretzel was really good and came with 3 dips, mustard, nacho and a white cheese dip. I was so hungry and forgot to take a photo but it was well worth it. The white cheese dip was my fav. The pretzel was in a cool fire flower shape and easy to pull apart for dipping. The drink was like a cherry 7up with boba. Refreshing and sweet.

A nice quick service spot on the upper lot of Universal studios Hollywood! Overall, I can't…read morecomplain. There's a small menu offering a handful of snacks & specialty beverages. My best friend and I sampled the 1-Up Mushroom Calzone, it was too cute! It was also tasty, filled with cheese, mushrooms, bell pepper and spinach, an amazing vegetarian option. We also tried out the Galaxy Popcorn which was flavored like different types of fruits, it nice to take pics of & definitely fun, but a bit on the sweeter side so we didn't end up finishing it. It was a great pit stop to get some snacks! I'd recommend.

Inside with my mushroom calzone

Super Mushroom Calzone (mushroom shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce)

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Lard Lad Donuts

$11 for the big pink donut $7 for the cotton candy…read more Snacks were fresh and tasty! You should show the staff your annual pass for a discount. There's some outdoor seats on the right of the shop.

For a novelty donut shop that's inside Simpson's Land at Universal Studios, they make one helluva…read moredonut! This is just a walk up window, with friendly service and all donuts being pre boxed and ready for you to devour. These donuts are huge; about 6-inches in diameter and are perfect for sharing with family or eating half now and saving the rest for later. They offer four styles of Lard Lad donuts like the classic pink sprinkled donut, chocolate glazed, maple bacon, and a Oreo topped donut. We ordered, "The Big Pink" which is the classic Homer donut. This might be one of the softest, flavor filled donuts I've ever eaten. It had a generous coating of pink frosting and tons of sprinkles. My family and I shared this treat and we all loved it! Believe it or not, it tasted just as good the very next day!