Van Leeuwen is one of my favorite places to stop when I'm craving a really good ice cream, and the…read morePeanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb is hands down my favorite. Every time I come here the workers are nice and patient when taking my order because sometimes I try new flavors and take a little longer to decide. But my favorite is definitely the Honeycomb! I love the combination of all its flavors. The creamy ice cream paired with the rich peanut butter, delicious brownie pieces, and sweet honeycomb creates the perfect bite. The peanut butter adds such a rich, smooth flavor, while the brownie gives you those decadent chocolatey bites, and the honeycomb adds a fun sweetness and texture. It's seriously so good that I usually take some to go. The Culver City location is small, but I actually like that it feels more like a quick, casual stop. They have a little seating area outside where you can sit down and enjoy your ice cream. I usually sit there with my doggie Lola. Afterward, you can walk around and do some shopping at the really cool stores surrounding the shop, which makes it a fun little outing rather than just grabbing ice cream and leaving. Parking is also pretty convenient. There's a parking structure right across the street, and it's usually around $2 to park, which is a nice bonus for the area

Been curious about this place for a while. Glad I finally tried it! The guy who served me and my…read moremom was so chill. He suggested Honeycomb to me, and I absolutely loved it. My mother got Pistachio, and she enjoyed her ice-cream as well (if you prefer something not-so sweet). It was so good, we went to our local Sprouts to buy a pint! So rich and creamy. You wouldn't have to wait long for it to thraw from the freezer. As other yelpers mentioned, there's little to no street parking. So it's highly suggested you park in the structure across the street, or use valet that will lead you immediately to the place on your right-hand side.

Stopped in during lunch for a quick sweet treat on a hot summer day. What's not to love about an…read moreice cream shop? What's really not to love about a giant ice cream shop with some of the best selections of fabulous tasting creamy goodness. I was really surprised and pleased euth the size of this location. I've door dashed from Handels before but never been inside one. It was clean it was huge and it was easy to navigate. The menu was so expansive with so many selections. I opted for the blue monster. Which was a blue vanilla cookies and cream ice cream. DELICIOUS. I unfortunately did not get a picture of it and I regret that. I ordered a two scoop which was two and a half scoops so I think next time I just gone scoop because their scoops were huge. This location only offers two samples per person. Not sure if that is normal. Felt weird to be limited but I can get why. Love this place. Fortunately what I got was one of my samples.

These franchises are the best ice crean This is my first…read moretime at this store and it disappoint Be aware one serving is 2 scooos so i order kids size

We stopped for ice cream and SALT AND STRAW, before heading back to San Diego. It's sort of a…read moretradition to get an ice cream on a day trip. We had heard of KINNEY BLVD from the FRIDAY Food Truck Cookout. I learned that that's where they filmed the last scenes in the movie CHEF!!! In the ice cream shop, they had different flavors of different local chefs. I chose the CARAMEL ICE CREAM in a waffle cup. As for my Partner, he chose the STRAWBERRY SORBET in a waffle cone. We both liked our ice creams!!!

It was a very hot day and this looked like a perfect rest stop for the kids and I. Started by Kim…read moreMalek and her cousin, they had both never made ice cream before and are completely self taught. They have interesting flavors and have expanded quite a bit from their start in Oregon. The Abbot Kinney location was packed and service was a bit slow since their was only one person who was scooping the ice cream and serving as cashier. Honey lavender: Steeped lavender petals in local honey, bringing out more complex and herbaceous flavors. Has a distinct light purple color and did not taste like soap like some places that attempt lavender flavors. Hazelnut cookies and cream: Okay, if you think you've had Cookies & Cream, you haven't tried Salt & Straw's Oregon version. Apparently, Oregon grows like 99% of the country's hazelnuts, and they actually use nuts from their own farm for this. It's a coconut cream base with bourbon vanilla, packed with crushed sandwich cookies and this insane hazelnut butter fudge ripple.

Enjoyed our delicious Salt & Straw ice cream on a Sunday afternoon with the family. Excellent…read morecustomer service at this Salt & Straw location. As usual the employees are very friendly and convince you to try all the samples. During this visit we indulged on Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream on cups and a Chocolate Gooey Brownie on a cone. Looking forward to trying out all the different flavors of ice cream Salt & Straw carries especially during this time of the year.

why do they keep their ice cream at such a high temp??…read more i like the flavors generally, thought recently they've been a little too sweet and less complex as usual, but holy crap it's ice cream not room temp cream please keep your fridge cooler

I visited yesterday and had such a positive experience. The young lady working I think her name was…read moreBria was incredibly sweet and patient with me. I struggled to pick a flavor because there was so many options and she didn't rush me at all and offered some great recommendations. I ended up trying butterscotch oreo and it's now my new favorite! The shop itself was cute and clean. I'll definitely be coming back soon!

I'd like to preface this by saying I am a native to the West Los Angeles region, and have seen many…read morean ice cream parlor come and go. This is not to say I dislike the Salt & Straw's and Wanderlust's of the world, but they don't hold a candle to the well-rounded experience ice cream-goers are provided with at Ginger's Divine Ice Creams in Culver City. First, the ice cream. Every time I visit with my brother and order my usual (shout-out to the Butterscotch Oreos and Fudge!), I am ALWAYS provided the most generous of scoops, often more than enough to have leftovers for days following. The rich, smooth, and creamy texture paired with the familiar yet refined flavor profiles never fails to leave me satisfied and smiling :) However, my affinity for the sweet treats served at this establishment means NOTHING without the team-members that make Ginger's what it is. The team here is consistently warm and welcoming, never failing to ensure every visit is equal parts helpful and hospitable. Like I wrote above, I often come here with my brother, but it's the team and their positive vibes that make it feel like home. In closing, this parlor is WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT the best in the West (Los Angeles area), and I won't hesitate to continue supporting this quality establishment

Mateo Ice Cream is a fantastic spot for a sweet treat! The ice cream was incredibly creamy, rich,…read moreand full of flavor, with plenty of great options to choose from. The staff was welcoming and provided excellent customer service, making the experience even better. The shop was clean, inviting, and had a great atmosphere. I highly recommend Mateo Ice Cream to anyone looking for delicious ice cream and friendly service. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors!

Some really great choices of unique flavors. Just what you need on a hot day -- a cold treat. There…read moreis a great selection, and fast service. Inside seating is limited, especially when it gets busy. Parking can also be a problem.

It was a VERY hot day in LA, and after having ramen next door, we decided to cool down with a small…read moreHokey Pokey ice cream. The last time I had Hokey Pokey was in New Zealand more than 10 years ago. I absolutely loved it back then and ate it almost every day during my trip, even though we visited during winter! So, of course, I had to try it again when I saw it here at Hokey Pokey LA. I have to say, it's pretty darn close to what I remember. Although maybe my taste buds have changed a little over the years because this time I found myself wishing there were MORE toffee pieces. Kind of like a McFlurry where the toppings are mixed all the way through so you get a little bit in every bite. Hahaha It was delicious, creamy, and exactly what I needed to cool down on such a hot day. The small size was actually more than enough for me to enjoy without feeling too stuffed. A little taste of New Zealand right here in LA.

Very yummy quality ice cream! I was walking around century city mall and saw that there was New…read moreZealand ice cream which I had to try. I loved that the workers were very kind and gave samples of their most popular ice cream- which I will get next time. I was feeling more fruity though, so I got the raspberry option. It was super good but definitely made extra sweet with all the white chocolate bites. They had a cool vibe inside with vinyl records

I've been to Milk Bar in New York, Las Vegas, and now Los Angeles. I'm in love. It's delicious,…read moreflavorful, unique, and an experience. Last night I went and had the good fortune of arriving while their gluten free birthday cake was still in stock - I couldn't believe it. I haven't had cake in years. I was so happy. The service was quick and patient. The ambiance was cozy - they have some limited complementary seating outside and a few seats in their teaching kitchen. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were visiting from San Diego and had mistook Milk Bar for our old favorite The…read moreMilk Shop, when we parked we realized it didn't look familiar but because The Milk Shop was closed we decided to give Milk Bar a chance. First, thankful for easy parking, I love it that there's a park lot instead of street parking. They had shakes, cookies, cakes, matcha and even little dog treats for our Kodi. I've had their cookies before from the World Market but nothing as fresh as going to the bakery itself. We ended up choosing three cookies, the compost cookie, a corn cookie and one with chocolate chips and marshmallows. I also ordered a little truffle but I can't remember what flavor it was. We didn't eat the cookies until we got back home and they were fine, they were all pre packaged so they weren't the freshest. I liked the corn cookie but the consistence of the cookie was like kinetic sand? I wish it were a little bit more memorable flavor wise but I was really thankful for such kind service.

I love vegan ice cream and trying unique flavors! It's so much fun. And I love being able to write…read moreone for my 150th! My friend and I almost got lost trying to find this little shop. There are several flavors available and the worker presented the ice cream scoops so nice and smooth. The care and dedication is so nice. I'd recommend the passion fruit flavor and lychee if it's available! The flavors also change seasonally. There aren't a whole lot of tables maybe like a couple the last time I went. It feels like a cute little shop with an ordering window.

I'm a bit mixed towards AWAN but for a first time visitor I definitely wish things went a tad…read morebetter. I walked up to the window and the worker was hunched over the cooler on his phone, took one glance at me and went back to his phone. No greeting, no acknowledgment, not a single word. I took a moment to check the menu and waited a few more moments in the hopes that he looked up at me - he didn't. I should've just walked away at this point. But I didn't. I said I was ready and asked what flavors he recommends since it's my first time. "Well you can sample the flavors" . . . Me: "oh I know but I'm curious what YOU recommend" So finally he offered the birthday cake and I asked for a sample of the milk moon too. I went with the split scoop for $10 but an extra charge for the seasonal flavor so it came out to $11. I will say - the portion is generous and the presentation is nice. The worker was a little bit more talkative upon bringing my cup and the card reader to pay. But it didn't make up for the initial interaction, or lack thereof. The flavors are pretty mild but the moon milk definitely had the floral and "spiced" flavor to it. It was interesting and different than most ice cream around LA but nothing that made me go "wow" and want to get it again. The vanilla was very mild and tasted more like a milk flavor. Both scoops were creamy and smooth without being too sweet. The birthday cake I sampled was very sweet so I'm glad I didn't choose that. Overall it just wasn't impressive for me to return and the service aspect doesn't help the situation

Delicious ice cream! They have several unique flavors and you can try them before deciding. Tried…read morethe pear frangipane - yummy! And the miso butterscotch brownie in a cup -- so good! The staff were super friendly and let me taste a few flavors, even though there was a small line. We will definitely be back! Can also get pint size containers at Sprouts!

Harmani -- hopefully I'm saying it right -- was an amazing person. He helped me out like a charm. I…read morelove this place, literally because of how nice the people are. Harmani went above and beyond for me. It's because of people like him that businesses keep their doors open, because I'm definitely coming back and recommending this place. Ice cream was amazing. Thank you, Harmani, for being one of the greatest souls out there.