Came across this ice cream shop by chance while out on a date, and I'm glad we decided to stop in! There is a small parking lot in front, but spaces are limited, so you may need to find street parking depending on when you visit. They offer a great variety of ice cream flavors, and one of the coolest parts was watching them make the waffle cones fresh on the spot. The ice cream itself was rich, creamy, and tasted high quality. Paired with a warm, freshly made waffle cone, it made for an excellent treat. The staff was friendly and happy to offer samples before ordering. One thing to note: if you change your flavor selection after you've already paid, they'll need to process a refund and ring up a new transaction. Overall, we had a great experience. Between the delicious ice cream, fresh waffle cones, and friendly customer service, it's definitely a place I'd visit again! read more

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Just like the name suggests, Wanderlust Creamery has unique ice cream flavors inspired by countries from all over the world! The flavors are really good but a bit on the sweet side (with the exception of the black sesame cookies & cream flavor). Got a flight (4 half scoops) with: 1. Japanese Neapolitan: 8/10, they scooped the matcha, hojicha, Hokkaido as they recommended that it went really well with black sesame cookies and cream. I only wish the flavors were more fragrant 2. Vietnamese Rocky Road: 7/10, not sure if scooped the right flavor as it didn't taste much like Rocky road or Vietnamese coffee ice cream 3. Pandan Rafaello: 9/10, awesome if you like pandan flavor with white chocolate 4. Black sesame cookies and cream: 9/10, the cookies and cream added creaminess to the black sesame Parking: lot has 4 spots in front, 5-6 on the side, and 5-6 in the back and it's shared with the barbershop next door. Was not hard to find parking TLDR: would definitely come again to try more flavors and they even have a seasonal menu which means you will never run out of delicious flavors to try! read more

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Milky Tangyuan: black sesame Tangyuan flavor... I never knew I wanted this, but wow that is genius. The mochi was also very tasty. Japanese Neapolitan: delicious combo of matcha, hojicha, and black sesame. The tastes were a little muted, but came together quite nicely. Osmanthus Milk Tea: I wish this flavor were creamier and the osmanthus flavor a bit stronger. I did love the boba though. Overall, they have an amazing selection of super unique Asian flavors. None of the flavors were too sweet. In terms of ice cream quality, I think it's only average. It tasted a bit lacking in milkfat, so didn't strike me as particularly creamy. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Japanese Neapolitan. Milky tangyuan. Osmanthus Milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went here for the Milky X Wanderlust collab and had an absolute blast. They hosted a Mahjong party there for the lunar new year celebration and it was awesome. The limited edition "Milky Tangyuan" flavor was delicious. It had a creamy and sweet base, but my favorite part was the inclusions. The Black Sesame butter was so rich and smooth and then the mochi added the perfect chew. The service was awesome in offering us samples, and being able to quickly handle the huge crowd, many props to them for doing that, and with great attitude at that. The vibe was great, much different than how the store is on a normal day, but seems like a great place to hang out with the indoor-outdoor seating, whether it's late out at night or a sweet treat after lunch on a sunny day. A fan of Wanderlust for their ability to do these collabs and make delicious flavors that satisfy the sweet craving! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Milky Tangyuan & Kinder - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Heard of Wanderlust creamery for a really long time (please consider coming to NYC) and finally made it out to this location. Really yummy - I love that they have a mango sticky rice flavor and I think when I went it was a strawberry kit kat flavor they had (might be remembering wrong) but whatever I got it was delicious and the texture of the ice cream was nice, and not too dense or heavy. My friends who live nearby also really enjoyed it and thought it was tasty! I love how much inspiration is pulled from Asian flavors, and next time I really want to try the japanese neapolitan since that's a flavor I don't see often at places that do Asian ice cream and I also love hojicha. The staff were really friendly and the vibe was cute inside with at least a few tables to sit and enjoy. read more

My friends took me into this ice cream shop and I had no idea what to expect. They know I love exotic, fun flavors and Wanderlust did not disappoint! I immediately was attracted to the purple Ube cone- cup and knew I had to have it. I tried a few flavors and settled up on the mango sticky rice and the Ube crunch, combined into my ube cone in a cup. The flavors were immersive, the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with crunches, adding to the creamy texture and swirls of caramel and mango, tying it all together. I ate it so fast and left no trace. Wish I could have rewound and done it all again. ! Definitely will come back my next time in LA read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Mango sticky rice, ube crunch with ube cone - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had seen the Wanderlust Creamery at theirSawtelle location, but since the line was so long, we never tried it! So after an evening of having my hot dog fix at Wurstküche, I walked by Wanderlust Creamery right next-door on my way to my car. And since I was already being decadent for the night with not being so healthy, I opted to try it! They are very generous with allowing customers to sample as many as they want so I decided to split between Mango Sticky Rice and the Honeycomb. Ohhhh so good!!! Thankfully, there was no line at this branch so I was able to grab my ice cream and enjoy it to go! read more

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I got to try their ice cream after hearing about their Japanese Neapolitan for a while now. We waited a few minutes before opening and there was 1 person setting up. She eventually opened and we got to try a few samples. They were out of the mango sticky rice flavor, which sounded interesting. There were a lot of unusual flavors and I ended up getting a cup with 2 flavors, the Japanese Neapolitan and Sakura tiramisu. Boy, they were really good! Four out of five stars because their ice cream was pretty pricey and service was ok. I think they have a rewards program too. I'd go back again if in the area. read more

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I went to Wanderlust Creamery in Venice with some pals today. I had a scoop of Smoky Road in a cup. I liked it. I liked the chocolate flavor along with the crunch of almonds. My group ended up playing some on-site games after finishing our ice cream. read more

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I first tasted wanderlust ice cream at a Yelp event years before they had any storefront brick and mortar. I loved the travel themed flavors, and there wasn't any of the 5 tastes I tried that I disliked. The problem was finding one or two that were favorites! When I saw their store on Lincoln, I couldn't wait to go, and I'm glad I found street parking in front because their parking lots is very limited. Friendly welcome and personable interaction made my visit very pleasurable. I ended up getting points of non-dairy cacao passionfruit and a Vietnamese rocky road. I savored every spoonful and I'm looking forward to going back with a cooler and ice packs to stock up on more! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Passionfruit cacao - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wanderlust Ice Cream I come here often with my mom, and it's always such a great experience. Their classic vanilla is one of my favorites, it actually tastes like real vanilla, not the artificial kind. They're always rotating in new and amazing flavors, which makes every visit exciting. The service is consistently great too. The staff is super helpful and always happy to recommend flavors. Shoutout to the guy with the Supernatural tattoo, he was especially kind and made the visit even better. 10/10 recommend this location and the ice cream. Will definitely keep coming back read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Vanilla - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am a huge ice cream fanatic so I've tried a lot of ice cream in my life and wanderlust's ube malted crunch is my fav ice cream of all time! every time I come to wanderlust, I get a split scoops between the ube and a new flavor. this time I got a strawberry / floral seasonal flavor (I can't remember what the name is) but the pan dan, the black sesame and the mango sticky rice are also such great pairings. overall, I've always had pleasant service and great experiences especially at this location! the flavors based on travel feel like a delicacy and I highly recommend to anyone in town! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came again! & still great ice cream! The flavors are so unique and full of real flavors. Flavors ordered: Pistachio & sticky, rice, mango 10/10 : incredibly delicious together. Mango & sticky rice is incredibly JUST like having the real thing. How do they get the flavor just right! naniomo bar & kinder 8.5/10: great flavors & incredibly tasty together. Overall this might be my go to spot of a craving of yummy ice cream! The servers were kind and the ambiance is always welcoming. The shop is always clean and has lots of seating areas! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ice-cream in LA is much like the dating scene. After several seasons and versions of swiping-left, everything begins to look the same- the profiles, the flavors, the hobbies, and grim captions. Yes, you get the occasional surface "something different", like olive oil with balsamic chip flavor, but that's like finding a new body part to pierce- everything else becomes a stucco wall of sameness. Then you get something entirely different. Familiar, yet different. Wanderlust does to ice-cream, what TikTok did to...... well, everyone else. Different, lasting, but not so bizarre that it borders on rebellious. No. Wanderlust blends curiosity with familiar, so nothing is too bizarre to sample, yet novel enough to consider pivoting your dating choices. Mango & sticky rice? Ube with malt? Pandan? Sakura pink? These are curious deserts you've seen in your experimental dining excursions, but in ice-cream form. Like most ice-cream parlors, you get to do the 'Bachelor/Bachelorette' thing and sample every flavor, until you pick your date for the night, and venture into the honeymoon suite. Simply delish, but not so bold that you question your ice-cream pronouns: you realize that all the "innovative" vanilla versions you see elsewhere, really ARE just 'plain vanilla,' and suddenly, "exotic" isn't such questionable experience anymore. With Wanderlust, it isn't just swiping left or right, but also up, down, and even inside-out. read more

The place looks cool with theire very huge door. I am here for their ube ice cream and didn't disappoint. I coukd taate real ube and nit just the powder. Not sure if it is but what Im sure of is this is the beat tasting ube ice cream I had. They have many flavors to choose from. The service is quick and the place seems to be in a good area. Wish we have this in IL. read more

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I loveeee Asian inspired ice creams and Wanderlust does it so well with their plentiful options! My favorite one to get is their Japanese Neopolitan (5/5) since it comes with three flavors in one which makes it seem like I get to try even more options! This comes with their matcha green tea base, and swirls of their sakura pink ice cream which gives a sweet, floral taste, and their Hokkaido vanilla. Hokkaido milk is amazing... I also got their Black Sesame Cookies and Cream (5/5) which was so nutty, creamy, and had chunks of Oreos in it. I love the consistency of their ice cream base where it's always so thick and creamy! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Black Sesame Cookies and Cream AND Japanese Neopolitan (matcha, sakura, and Hokkaido vanilla) - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I completely forgot to take photos before digging in it was so good! The flavors are really interesting and the service was kind. I got both of the Road ice creams from the suggestion of the scooper and they were just delicious. The Vietnamese one was very sweet but the other was bitter so complemented each other well. Also nice outdoor seating area to be cozy at! read more

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May is my favorite month for Wanderlust flavors! I was really excited that they were bringing back Chrysanthemum honeycomb but this time with dark chocolate covered honeycomb. The dark chocolate covered honeycombs give a good crunchy texture to the creamy ice cream. But I think it overpowers the light chrysanthemum flavor. I think the dark chocolate covered honeycombs would be better with a darker tea flavor instead such as earl grey or tieguanyin! Nonetheless, great service, awesome flavors, calming ambiance, and such an exciting place to visit every time! By far, my favorite ice cream shop. read more

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Very good ice cream, with flavors and combinations not usually found here in the US. The ube malted crunch and Vietnamese coffee rocky road (which doesn't have nuts, so I can actually eat it) are my favorites of their standard flavors, and I always make sure to try some of the seasonal flavors when I'm in. The Japanese neapolitan (matcha/cherry blossom/Hokkaido milk) is a reliable standby as well. It can take a while to get through the line because people in front of you probably want to try several flavors before ordering, too! read more

This is my absolute favorite ice cream place! I go back every month to try the seasonal flavors. This was my first time in this location! It is definitely a bigger location. There is space to eat inside. However, very limited parking. Maybe only parking spot in the front. I called ahead of time to make sure they had brown butter sans rival! My absolute favorite flavor. They told me they had all the seasonal flavors in stock! I was able to sample a lot! The servers were very patient and made me feel comfortable to take my time. I was initially going to order 2 scoops in a cone. However, they told us their waffle cone machine is broken :( that was the only downer. I love the waffle cone! So I ended up taking 2 pints home! read more

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Love! Love! Love! A little far for us for frequent visits but any time I drive down Lincoln blvd I will have to stop! The service was awesome and they happily let me sample multiple unique flavors. The Vietnamese coffee one absolutely stood out to me but everything I tried was unique and flavorful with great texture. The place is cute but I usually save my gelato for the road. read more

FLAVOR (5/5): Sampled a good amount of their flavors and so many of them are yummy! I ended up getting their Japanese Neapolitan which was matcha, sakura and hokkaido mix and it really did remind me of Japan! I paired it with black sesame cookies and creams two of my all time favorite flavors blended into one! Even their hand made cone was crumbly in a good way, not too sweet and paired well with the ice cream. Lots of their monthly flavors were already sold out by the time we got there. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): This location has almost a garage like feeling to it, huge swivel door and lots of room on the inside. The interior is also airy and has posters of their ice cream flavors of the world displayed! SERVICE (5/5): There was only one worker when we went but she was super patient with us wanting to sample so many flavors since it was our first time here! TAKEAWAYS: Wish we had one closer to San Jose, loved their unique flavors inspired by different realms of the world. Would come back again to try their other flavors! read more

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Corn latte ice cream... The mere fact they made this is concerning. The fact it was still there more than two visits was disturbing. Something very wrong with these people if they think trying things out of the box means creamed corn in an ice cream. It's a sign of desperation. They should make a public apology for this atrocity. Stick to hagen daaz. Avoid this place read more

The Asian-infused ice cream flavors selections offered by multiple ice cream parlors in LA always get me hooked. Wanderlust has been one of the long well-known ones with some of their iconic all-time options, such as Ube Malted Crunch, Matcha, or Black Sesame. They sometimes kind of rotate the combo of those flavors such as they used to have Japanese Neapolitan featuring Matcha, Hojicha, and Black Sesame while it is now Matcha, Vanilla, and Sakura. My fave is their Ube Malted Crunch which is doubtlessly Filipino inspired. They do offer some limited-edition rotating monthly flavors. Recently I tried their Konggaru and Kyoho Grape Jelly which was called as Korean American PBJ, featuring toasted soybean ice cream with kyoho grapes jam; certainly a unique one to explore. Another one was Vietnamese Rocky Road, which as expected Vietnamese coffee ice cream, combined with sweet touch from condensed milk marshmallow and caramelized cacao nibs. Perfect one when you're coffee lover and fancy something not too sweet. Another one for caffeine's hunter would potentially be their milk coffee jelly. If you're into black sesame for your dessert, the cookies and cream black sesame might be your cup of tea. Or for more adventurous option probably mango sticky rice? As you wish, they offered free samples so you could definitely try before deciding which to order. The attendants were very helpful offering recommendations as well. I used to go to either their Fairfax or Sawtelle outlets and recently figured out they had one in Venice, whose space was even way bigger and nicer to accommodate bigger groups. Best deal was surely their Tasting Trio, offering 3 smaller scoops but giving the option to go for 3 different flavors and honestly speaking they're definitely not small small! Psstttt. They offered this on the price of Single until July 31 in honor of National Ice Cream Day! Thank me later ;) read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Tasting Trio - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I think this is my new favorite wanderlust location in Southern California besides the Irvine location Food, well that speaks for itself, service also speaks for itself and ambience was like a food hall with lots of seating and lots of light coming through. Always worth coming here to visit and trying out the different flavored ice creams read more

Wanderlust Creamery - hazelnut on ube cone - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wanderlust Creamery is a gem for ice cream enthusiasts seeking unique flavors, a charming atmosphere, and a taste of the world. It boasts a rotating selection of over 24 unique ice cream flavors, inspired by international destinations and unexpected ingredients. I find this particular location to be bright, colorful, and inviting. On my visit just before Christmas I got the trio in a cup with two of the signature flavors namely, the Ube Malted Crunch and Japanese Neapolitan, and the December special which was the champagne truffle. I was more keen on trying the seasonal flavors but unfortunately, two of the flavors I was interested with were already sold out so I was kind of bummed about it. read more

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Wanderlust is one of my favorite ice cream places in LA, mostly because of their diverse and unique flavors. The names of the flavors already invite intrigue, but the tastes are even more appealing. I'm always interested in their new and seasonal flavors. Per usual, the Wanderlust servers were nice and helpful in shedding light on the different flavors. My goal is to get something different every time, and I've not yet been disappointed. This time I got a split cup of the jasmine milk tea with boba and the ispahan (lychee ice cream freckled w rose-infused valrhona raspberry chocolate)...a wonderful pairing. This was my first time at this Venice location, which was a little tough to find (maybe because it was dark and rainy). It looks like a converted car garage, but surprisingly there was very limited parking out front. Inside, however, was very spacious with tons of seating to just hang out and chill. read more

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5 stars for flavors and ice cream. 3 stars for service. The worker just seemed done for the day (we did come around 10pm haha). He gave us samples but looked like he just wanted to go home haha There was a girl who replaced him and she was so enthusiastic and sweet! We thought to ourselves, dang we wish she took our order haha I ended up doing a split scoop of Black Sesame Cookies & Cream and Sticky Rice + Mango. Both flavors were delicious! Loved the creaminess of the black sesame flavor but the real special bites were the bites with cookies n cream clusters. The clusters were SO GOOD. Enjoyed the Sticky Rice + Mango flavor. It was refreshing! It was not as creamy in texture but it is vegan so that makes sense. Had a bite of the Pistacchio Puro flavor and OMG. I thought it was the BEST pistachio ice cream I've ever had. I don't always gravitate towards pistachio ice cream, but man oh man was that good! Love the unique combinations and love all the Asian flavors! read more

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California has a lot of great ice cream shops, and it can be difficult to stand out. Wanderlust didn't quite stand out, but it was very good. quality ice cream with interesting flavors that borrow from "ethnic" cuisines. Pandan flavoring in the pandan tres leches was a bit light on the pandan flavor. I would like something that is less subtle. same can be said for the ube flavoring in the ube malted crunch. good, but i want more ube flavor. I think my favorite was the black sesame cookies and cream. finally, a full dose of black sesame flavor! read more

Crazy and weird flavors but high quality ice cream. Got the ube Carmelo. Luckily they let us sample a few before making a final decision. A couple of tables to enjoy it outside. read more

This location was so cute! Definitely one of their larger, if not largest, locations. Parking is basically street only unless you're lucky to park in the limited spots in their lot. Came here for some dessert after dinner and got a split scoop. The staff are friendly, as always, and our ice cream was delicious! read more

First time at Wanderlust on 5/10/25 and definitely not our last! The restaurant is cool, new and clean. Cool place for dessert and to hangout. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Teresa was the only host while we were there and she was patient, friendly and kind to serve the 11 of us! She was willing to give us samples, she didn't mind us being loud and in fact, she remained polite and respectful. She gave top notch hospitality and customer service. Thanks Teresa! The flavors of the ice cream were delicious! We enjoyed the many different flavors. We really enjoyed the ube crunch, pandan tres leches and mango sticky rice. We enjoyed all the different flavors which were flavors that were familiar to us. The prices are comparable to other shops and gelato places but prices are high everywhere! For a single scoop was $7 or something but most of us liked the trio flavors. They are located in Venice, parking available in the back and on the street. Definitely worth the try for delicious ice cream! read more

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If you're looking for interesting flavors and a mix of regular and nondairy options to please a variety of tastes, then this ice cream shop is a great option if you're around Venice Beach! It's a spacious shop off of Lincoln near Whole Foods, it's not my most walkable area but they have parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and helpful scoopers. Their flavors are labeled for allergens, so it's easy to follow dietary restrictions. I like to try whatever dairy free flavors they have at the time, which changes whenever I'm in town. read more

Gotta get a move on if you want any of the monthly flavors. Parking in Venice is always a challenge. Lincoln Ave is especially busy. Doesn't seem to matter what day of the week of what time of the day it is. The people more than makes up for that though. Perfect ice cream in a perfect location - so close to the beach. read more

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The good: I came with a birthday gift card. The flavors here are adventurous, innovative, creative and span the entire globe! I am a sucker for interesting and new ice cream flavors. Ice cream is hands down my favorite dessert and Wanderlust keeps you on your toes with their edgy flavors. I tried six flavors: Vietnamese rocky road, gin, guava tres leches, pistachio, Earl grey, and orange blossom halva. I love the layout and vibe of this Wanderlust most compared to the other 3 locations I've been. The cashier and kitchen area is giant and is open in the middle. There are communal tables and a very open and modern cafe-feel to the space. The entrance door is ginormous and swivels open. The bathroom door blends in with the wooden wall feature and is hidden. It was super interesting how the gin ice cream tasted just like the alcohol without actually having alcohol. The bad: There's limited parking. The ice creams all tasted just okay. I feel like it could be creamier, stretchier or slightly more flavorful. The interesting: They rotate their flavors and have new and festive creations all of the time! They once had a medovik flavor that I missed out on. I hope they bring that back! I've tried over 15 flavors at this point and I think the most interesting one I had was the Vietnamese che Thai because the taste was spot on! read more

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Still a great location as there's usually parking spots around the barber shop. Staff here recently had such great service I wanted to up my rating. Pinoy American history month brought me here last weekend and I love supporting my fellow brown businesses. Not to mention flavors are always amazing! read more

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Great service, she was so patient with me as I was sampling every flavor lol. This spot's smooth and unique flavors make it stand out from other ice cream places. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Easter Egg, Pandan Tres Leches, Passionfruit Cacao - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ice cream shop with flavors inspired by different countries. My friend who was visiting LA absolutely loves this place, so we came here after dinner for a sweet treat. Some indoor tables are available as well as a couple of outdoor seats. You order/pay first and then get your ice cream. Credit cards accepted. They have a self-service water dispenser in the right hand side of the counter. They do give samples. Service is a bit terse but efficient. There's a small parking lot available as well as street parking. They have a regular menu as well as rotating flavors. Vegan flavors available. I had the ube malted crunch (a classic) and the burnt honey hojicha (seasonal). The yuzu creamsicle was a rotating flavor but if you see it, get it for a refreshing, light flavor. The abuelita malted crunch is another good option from the set menu for when you're feeling something heavier. read more

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I love the overall concept of wanderlust - different flavors = different cultures. Not much parking but there is some lots in the front of the store. The interior here is nicer than the one closer to UCLA read more

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Kinder 5 hazelnut Ube Malted Crunch 3 sweet purple yam Violet marshmallow 2 fluffy subtle marshmallow taste, not flavorful Irish Stout & Cream 2 chocolate read more