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April 24, 2026 | Pasadena | After seeing a movie nearby at iPic, my friend, and I walked over to Wanderlust Creamery! Ice cream hit the spot on a beautiful and sunny day!! Kinder | I absolutely love Kinder chocolate, so this was a plus in a rich chocolate, flavorful way! Ube Malted | I'm always up for flavorful Ube; sweet purple yams and was blended with malted milk, so delicious, loved it! Mix It Up | Yum! Since I got two scoops in a small cup, I blended them in the cup until it was nice & smooth! What an absolutely delicious combo! Inside | There are large murals on the wall in beautiful pastel colors displaying travel destinations & scenery! Also travel books and travel themed items around! The destinations that caught my eye were: Thailand & India, both which I've traveled to and loved! Customer Service | Thanks for the samples. Overall | Yes, please! Ice cream is always a great idea, especially when there are often new, unique and flavorful combinations! Let's go!
I just picked up my pizza order from Prince Street Pizza in Old Town Pasadena. I saw Wanderlust Creamery right next door inside Indiana Colony Marketplace. I'm a sucker for ice cream. I had to walk through the front doors. I remember trying durian from Wanderlust at a past event. That's what I was looking for, but they didn't carry it at the time. They offer globally inspired and unique ice creams flavors such as Sticky Rice & Mango, Ube Malted Crunch, Japanese Neapolitan, Sakura Crunch, and more. I got to try a couple free samples, Inis Mor and Sakura Crunch. I will have to return to try their other intriguing flavors. I wanted to get half and half of two flavors for the one scoop, but it was not an option unfortunately. I ended up getting one single scoop of Sakura Crunch for $7.50. It is a cherry blossom ice cream with matcha & strawberry "kit kats". Very light, smooth, and floral in taste. Strawberry kit kats was a nice add-in topping. I found out they make the kit kats in house. Cool! Staff was okay. Service was quick. Portion was decent. Price was fair. Plenty of inside seating shared with the other local, independent food vendors within the marketplace. Parking can be found on the streets or at nearby parking garages. Highly recommend in giving Wanderlust a try if you haven't already. You may find your new favorite ice cream flavor right here at Wanderlust. Enjoy!
I can't believe they've got the Shanghainese White Rabbit flavor . All the red hearts!!!!! So creamy and amazing. The service today was kind of meh the staff was awkward... feeling more like I stopped him from chatting with the staff from pressed juice But guess what, the ice cream is way too great. No time for awkward lol The seat was nice. The environment was pretty nice for a weekday. Highly recommend the new flavor!
I went to Wanderlust Creamery Ice Cream after I had a nice dinner in a nearby restaurant. It was a cold night, but It was really fun to have ice cream. We stopped by Wanderlust Creamery shop. It is located in Old Town Pasadena. The shop has inviting and aesthetic vibes. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The shop has unique ice cream flavors like; Beurre Noisette cookie dough, ube malted crunch, mango sticky rice, Kinder, sesame cookie, Wanderlust vanilla, Japanese Neapolitan, pandan tres Leches, to mention a few.They also have seasonal flavors as well as vegan options. I ordered tasting trio with Kinder, black sesame cookies and cream, and beurre noisette cookie dough. I enjoyed the flavors I got. It was silky, creamy with perfect texture. I will be back to try more of their unique flavors.
There's something about wandering Old Town on a Friday night that makes dessert feel less optional and more necessary. We stopped by Wanderlust Creamery after dinner, mostly just following the foot traffic and the hum of the evening crowd. I've been to their Atwater location before, so I walked in half expecting that same wide board of rotating flavors. This Pasadena shop felt noticeably more pared down, especially for a weekend night. I went with two scoops of the Ube Malted Crunch. The ube base was smooth and creamy with that mellow, nutty sweetness that doesn't overwhelm. It wasn't overly sugary, which I appreciated after a full meal. The malted crunch pieces added texture without turning it into a jaw workout, just enough crisp contrast to keep each bite interesting. That said, the limited selection was a little surprising. Compared to Atwater, the variety here felt tight, and if you're someone who likes to sample a lot before deciding, your options might feel constrained. Service was quick and efficient. We were in and out without much waiting, even with the Friday night flow. Overall, it's still a solid dessert stop if you're already in Old Town and want something reliable. Just do not come expecting the same breadth of flavors as other locations. It helps to have a backup choice in mind before you get to the counter.
Wanderlust Creamery really knows what they're doing. They are getting it right! Creative, fun, delicious, and innovative flavors! The Pasadena location is inside of a tiny food market hall. The menu is on the smaller side which is great because it isn't overwhelming but there is still something for everyone. I got one scoop of the Japanese Neapolitan flavor which included a blend of matcha, hojicha and black sesame. Though I've had Asian inspired flavors before, I've never had a flavor like this one. The ice cream was incredibly smooth and creamy, and not to sweet. Will be back here for sure to try other flavors like sticky rice + mango and passionfruit cacao.
Review #914 2025-089 Ice Cream Order: Blueberry Elderflower (Scandinavian inspired ice cream: mascarpone ice cream, housemade blueberry jam, elderberry cordial) $5.00 Sakura Crunch (Japanese cherry blossom-infused ice cream, housemade strawberry + uji matcha "kit kats") & Yuzu Creamsicle (yuzu citrus sorbet swirled with milkest vegan ice cream) with Rainbow Sprinkles $8.50 I was first introduced to Wanderlust & met Owner Adrienne Borlongan 7 years ago at Yelp's Baked Alaska DIY (refer to Review #353), sampling 4 flavors: Violet Marshmallow (marshmallow creme ice cream with parma violet, candied violet pieces), Strawberry Spumoni (pistachio ice cream, freckles of Valrhona strawberry inspiration couverture), Ube Malted Crunch (malted milk, sweet purple yams, crunchy malted milk pieces), & Sticky Rice + Mango (housemade rice milk, coconut cream, alphonso mango swirls), & watching Adrienne craft a Baked Alaska with their Palo Santo Candy Cane (ice cream steeped with Palo Santo wood + fresh mint with freckles of 70% Ecuadorian dark chocolate + candy cane bits) as the base. The finished product was gorgeous as it was delish, & I've been a fan ever since! I didn't care for Venice location (refer to Review #511) due to traffic congestion & limited parking, though this Old Town Pasadena isn't that much better being in a food hall & no dedicated parking. There's metered street parking or any of the parking structures that's a short walk. I visit this spot more because it's more convenient when I'm in the area visiting my brother. Wanderlust came to fruition & inspired from Adrienne's travels, & the flavors are reflected as such. I hit the jackpot with the Blueberry Elderflower, Sakura Crunch, & Yuzu Creamsicle! My husband is Swedish so Blueberry Elderfloweer really hits the spot & reminds me of our travels to Sweden... with sweet, rich mascarpone ice cream that's perfectly balanced with blueberry jam & enhanced by the elderberry cordial that's adds depth of rich fruitiness & tartness. Sakura Crunch & Yuzu Creamsicle are Japan-inspired flavors & ordered a double. Both were absolutely delish that I can't help deciding which was best. The cherry blossom ice cream was mildly tinted with a delicate floral flavor with sweet strawberry that's offset by a creamy, bitter, rich tea taste. The yuzu citrus sorbet was sweet, tangy, & refreshing, yet so creamy for a sorbet. Prices: Single $5.00 Split Single +50¢ Tasting Trio $6.50 Double $7.50 Pint $13.00 Cone $1.00 ea. Toppings $1.00 ea. Price points are higher than your typical ice cream shops, but for their innovativeness & quality, it's almost worth it, but I can't say it's worth the 1+ hr. drive. The server was friendly & patient while I sample a few flavors before deciding on our order. I love Wanderlust Creamery most for their Asian-inspired ice cream flavors! If you're looking for creative & quality ice cream, wander over to satisfy your sweet tooth... you'll be glad you did. Highly Recommended: Blueberry Elderflower, Sakura Crunch, & Yuzu Creamsicle!
Came here on a Saturday night while walking around trying to find some dessert to have. My group wanted to try this place and it was packed inside. Luckily, there was a kiosk where you can order what you'd like, but it was in a very weird spot off to the side. The kiosk was placed in the same area as where the regular line was set up. It also blocked an area where people can sit and enjoy their ice cream. The kiosk had their clothing merchandise say were sold out, but it allowed you to order a single, double, or triple scoop of ice cream and customize it to your liking (cone, cup, etc.). You can also wait in the regular line to get the ice cream order. I didn't order anything because I didn't see anything that I wanted and some of the flavors had items I could have a reaction to. I thought there would be some traditional flavors, but I didn't know much about this ice cream store except I overheard my friend say it's a Filipino inspired menu. There were some very unique flavors, ube, some passion fruit flavored items, some sort of tres leches, etc. There were some seating areas along the front window side (which looked like an old display window from an old clothing store). In the back had some seats as well, but we didn't go too far back. My friends enjoyed the ice cream and we all had a great time.
I liked the ube malted crunch, pandan tres leches, and black sesame. Based on pricing, the single just doesn't seem as economical as the trio so I would get a trio and share with another person. Plus, you can enjoy more flavors that way. The pandan was my favorite as it had a very subtle and distinctly sweet pandan flavor. The ube could have had more crunchies, but still good ube flavor and it makes sense why it is so popular. Service was quick, and it was empty when we came on opening day on a weekend.
I came here after date night with my boyfriend for dessert, and this ice cream shop did not disappoint. They have such unique flavors, and they let you sample, which is great for trying what you're interested in. We sampled both the Thai mango sticky rice and the pandan tres leches. The Thai mango sticky rice is dairy-free and made with coconut cream--it was light, delicious, and not too sweet. The pandan tres leches was nice and creamy, sweeter than the mango sticky rice, and so rich in flavor. We ended up getting both flavors to go and loved them. The service was great as well; the staff was friendly, and there are spots to sit inside. It also seemed like a nice place to hang out, with people doing homework on their laptops. Would definitely come back and recommend!
My friend highly recommended trying Wanderlust Creamery since they have many unique ice cream flavors. The staff was very patient and allowed us to sample multiple flavors. I got the Japanese Neopolitan (matcha, hojicha, and Hokkaido milk) and Shining Hour (milky grape ramune hwaechae). I loved the Japanese Neopolitan as this was a unique combination flavor for ice cream and you can taste all 3 flavors of matcha, hojicha, and Hokkaido milk. Had a creamy flavor to it as well and it didn't feel like one flavor overpowered the others. The Shining Hour had a strong grape flavor but not the artificial flavor. Tasted like a grape flavored fruit drink and it had bits of ramune and grape in the ice cream. 10/10 recommend!
I've been a long time fan of Wanderlust but came back recently with some friends from out of town. I always love trying their seasonal flavors! What I got: - Seoul Banoffee Pie (4/5) - it has a VERY strong banana flavor. The other flavors like hojicha were much less apparent, but i still really enjoyed this flavor! I would probably want to try others next time though. - Sugar Plum Dairy Fairy (5/5) - i love a good TART plum! The swirled tart plum jam was just enough with the custard ice. Definitely my favorite and i'll be sad when this one rotates out :( It's always a good time at wanderlust and I love that they have new flavors all the time so repeat customers like me continue to enjoy.
Total ripoff. I asked for 3 scoops. My friend asked for 2 scoops. Somehow I ended up with less. The guy even gave me a hollowed out scoop that was barely a scoop! So basically it was about one and a half scoops. Overpriced ripoff. Update: my exact words were "three scoops". I did NOT ask for a trio. I asked for three scoops.
4 years ago
Came to Pasadena to check out the area with my brother and ran into this ice cream place, which is probably one of the BEST I've had! Very unique flavors and a cool concept. I loved the purple one and the white one -has pieces of cocoa (wish I could remember the names). Anyways, recommended! * Vine a Pasadena para ver el área con mi hermano y me nos encontramos con este lugar de helados, ¡que es probablemente uno de los MEJORES que he probado! Sabores muy únicos y un concepto cool. Me encantó el morado y el blanco con trozos de cacao (ojalá pudiera recordar los nombres). de todos modos, recomendado! read more
Have you ever wondered what it would taste like to travel the world even if you're broke af? Wanderlust may be just that destination for you. Located in a larger hub of restaurants, this small ice cream booth serves up unique flavors inspired from ingredients and dishes found around the world. They have ones ranging from Thai Tea to lychee to kalamansi and sticky rice. I ordered a split single ($5.50) of their Kalamansi and Mango and the fruity ice creams made a perfect combination after our heavy lunch that day. Only thing I'd note is that when we went, the workers seemed to only talk to each other the entire time. When we ordered, they would make comments that weren't intended for us even though we were the only customers around. It was kind of weird but I got over it after indulging in the ice cream goodness. Since I love the concept, I do hope that they continue to find other flavors to sell that continue to capture our traveling, wandering hearts. read more
2 years ago
Wanderlust does an excellent job of taking flavors from around the world and incorporating them into ice cream. They let you sample as many flavors as you want before you purchase, and they also offer Half-Scoops for an upcharge so you can get even more flavors. I will admit that the price is high, but considering the quality and the number of samples, I understand why it is set there. So Wanderlust is a treat for special occasions rather than a frequent indulgence. The flavors that I like the most are Violet Marshmallow (a subtle and not too sweet floral creamy flavor), Kinder (hazelnut and on the sweet side), The White (vanilla with an extra something like the White Rabbit candy), and Ube Malted Crunch (decent strength ube flavor and texture from malt) Other flavors I tried but that just weren't as appealing are the Earl Grey (solely the tea flavor and has caffeine), Passion Fruit (overly sweet), Honey Lavender (strong lavender gives me headaches), Japan Neapolitan (tea contains caffeine), Abuelita Malted Crunch (surprisingly spicy), Thai Tea (very sweet), Viet Rocky Road (coffee flavor and caffeine), Koldskal (lemon and blueberries better in a pie), Hawaiian Toast Guava Jam (too sweet), Pasadena Rose Stracciatella (strong rose too sweet). read more
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3 years ago
Came here yesterday because the weather called for some ice cream. Keep in mind that this place is inside a hall sort of thing, it's not it's own business within the four walls but if you're next to the antique store (I believe that's that it is) you're in the right spot. Service was ok, I mean it's not dining so as long as the samples are being offered then you're in good hands haha. I got the single scoop with two different scoops because I couldn't decide on just one. My boyfriend got the single scoop with one flavor and it was priced relatively inexpensive considering. I would come back again and stroll around Pasadena. Definitely want to try more of their flavors! read more
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I'm a froyo fan-- I don't care if it's fallen outta favor -- plain tart for life! Butttttt, I'm excited to say that when the eventual day that froyo shops all go outta business, I have a local ice cream shop that I like! Pretty sure this is my first ever fiver for an ice cream shop. I've had WC bookmarked since I was still living in the valley but never got around to trying it since I've never been to an ice cream shop I've loved--esp now since I'm really only up there when I go to the dentist lol. glad I popped in when they opened up shop here. We came on a weekday evening and there was a line but the two staff members were friendly w everyone and shared the story of how they started up and let us sample an assortment of flavors which was so helpful since some of them we just hadn't heard of. We did the tasting trio so we could get three of our fav flavors and a solo mango sticky rice since that one really is delicious but I think my fav (and sadly limited flav) is the Bergamocello. Surprisingly, I found the most popular flavors to be my least fav. Glad they let me sample em tho. Overall, really great experience! I need to go back n try their October flavors eeeeeee Located in Indiana Colony where Coolhaus used to be. Parking is metered street or the free 90 min lots nearby. read more
Didn't get the chance to try out the Filipino inspired ice cream flavors last year in October to honor Filipino American History Month and so glad Wanderlust decided to do it again this year! Five stars!!!!! Every Wanderlust flavor that I've tasted was super creamy, flavorful and delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'm often reluctant to try out new artisan ice cream places since a lot of the flavors are too overwhelming in sweetness. Definitely not Wanderlust! Hoping though that Wanderlust will make Tita's Fruit Salad a regular flavor, or at least available all October, not just for a single week! All the limited Filipino inspired flavors were pretty yummy, but Tita's Fruit Salad was my definitely my favorite after having the chance to try Sans Rival, Pandan Tres Leches, Halo Halo, Sapin Sapin, Kalamansi Pie, Barako Coffee, Salted Duck Egg Yema, Biko, and Green Mango Sorbet. Take all of your friends and convince them to each get a sampling trio so you can taste most of ice cream flavors! Pretty good amount of ice cream for about $6.00. Wanderlust has taken over the space previously occupied by CoolHaus and shares the same space as Pie Hole and Pressed Juicery. There's always plenty of space for patrons to hang out and enjoy an ice cream scoop, a slice of pie or pressed juice even when it's busy. Definitely planning on coming back after October to try out the regular flavors at Wanderlust! read more
4 years ago
There are so many exotic flavors to choose from. I loved their Vietnamese Rocky Road Ice Cream. My wife picked scoops of their Ube and Mango Rice Ice Cream. Kids had the Winderlust Vanilla Ice Cream. read more
4 years ago
I absolutely love this place. They have such a wide variety of creative and travel-inspired ice creams, but they also have some classics like rocky road and vanilla. I always come here when I'm in the area and try the new flavors they have. They have special flavors occasionally such as their BTS flavor and many different ones for Filipino Heritage Month. My favorites that they usually carry year-round are the ube malt and kinder flavors! Lastly, I always get the split scoop since it's the same price as one scoop but you can get two flavors. read more
Love that there is a free parking lot here and the line always seems to move quickly enough so that as you browse their menu of many offerings, you are ready to try a few flavors and place your order! I usually enjoy sweet cream or Asian inspired flavors and there's always something new and unique here that I haven't tried before! read more
What a Grand opening at Wanderlust in Pasadena today they were giving the lucky 100 people in line a free scoop of their choice of their delicious ice cream. But the first 2nd 100 people in line we get a scoop of ice cream of the choice for $2 regular price $5. My wife and I came to the location an hour early but we were surprise there was a line already for a free scoop of ice cream,but the line still continue to grown with people waiting in line for really good ice creeam. My wife and I waited in line more than an hours but it was worth it when we got close we couldn't wait to taste thst unique ice cream flavors. But we did get the wrist band we were short by two we to pay $2 for a scoop it wasn't no problem but everybody including ourselves one of owner told everybody the first 100 people will get a free scoop of ice cream and buy a scoop of ice cream for $2 it was overwhelming to hear the good news. I couldn't believe so many flavors but I have decided what flavor to get two scoop of the Ube malted crunch with a ube cone to match with the purple to purple to created my purple monster. The choice I pick was excellent the Ube malted crunch was so good and creamy that I really love with Ube cone add more flavor that I couldn't imagine. My wife pick a scoop of Ube and a scoop of Mascarpone +raspberry rose jam she love those flavors including the Ube malted crunch. My wife and I will come back to Wanderlust Creamery and get different flavors. read more
This cute shop is nestled in a very trendy looking food court storefront near the convention center and it offers very unique flavor combinations. My attention was immediately drawn to the Christmas cookie and sea salt cream flavor and ube waffle cone. Naturally that's what I went with. I loved the bits of gingerbread cookie in the ice cream and the ube cone was good quality read more
4 years ago
Wanderlust Creamery is a pleasant oasis in the desert of extreme consumerism. We stumbled upon it while thrifting in Pasadena. The ice cream is delicious. An outstanding supporting cast of unique eateries surrounds Wanderlust within this mini "food court." It's excellent for a date destination. There are several options at Wanderlust Creamery In Old Town Pasadena. read more
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7 years ago
Success in the form of "oprah hands"!!! Wanderlust is a small chain of unique creamy originality as well as flavors. The Pasadena location carries quite a bit including three non-dairy flavors and one non-dairy additional seasonal. All locations offer three types of cones including a truly unique very vegan one to make everyone green with envy for not trying it... I stopped in the first official grand opening night/weekend and even waited to be one of those lucky first 100 peeps in line for a complimentary very generous merch item and an even more generous size of ice cream in a large scope ( essentially a double... if getting only one flavor) this did not including tip (please tip your ice cream artist). The prices range from five bucks and up for a single scope cup... cones and toppings may vary. The gianduja and sticky rice mango are out of this world! I really miss the wasabi apple, but passionfruit cacao, khoyo grape... you got a friend in me! Seating inside and out (more limited) as they share space with Pie Hole and Pressed Juicery... and all share downstairs bathrooms with Intelligentsia cafe next down. Custom wooden tables throughout for seating at tall tables and/or counters in the window that overlook Colorado Blvd... great place to have dessert first, for dinner or in a traditional sense. Opening weekend is insane/also fun... many many friendly great people around and an amazing staff. They ran everything like a personable TSA as someone put it hahaha. The Tarzana location is my local Wanderlust, however I DEFINITELY plan to go out of the way for this new staple in Pasadena, which I suspect will be around for years to come! read more
Can't recommend this place enough! I honestly am not someone who craves ice cream or really looks for it (more of a boba or cupcake person), but I feel like Wanderlust changed that! I had it two days in a row. They have such unique, tasty flavors - it's worth going just for that! I loved the butter one, but so sad that it's limited edition! One of my other favorites that's part of their regular menu is the Japanese neopolitan (black sesame, matcha, and hojicha I believe) - so good! read more
Hands down the best ice cream spot that offers delicious asian flavors! Tried their seasonal flavors for the month of October and I was instantly obsessed. Tried their Mani Tsokolate, Sapin Sapin, and Pandan Tres Leches. I can't believe those flavors are available, those are some of the flavors that I grew up eating when I was in the Philippines. Unfortunately it's all seasonal, hopefully they'll make those flavors permanent. I love the nutty flavor and how milky the mani tsokolate was. And the stickiness and the ube flavor of the Sapin Sapin. read more
7 years ago
First and foremost service here is amazing! They were extremely accommodating and let my friend and I try practically all of the flavors, even offering samples of ones they thought we would enjoy without us having to ask (granted that there was no one else in line at 4pm on a Wednesday) I love how the flavors are based on travel or childhood memories. Although I absolutely love the concept, I do wish that the flavors here were much bolder. Many were on the mild side and if I didn't already know the name of the flavor, I wouldn't be 100% sure what it was. The ice cream was also a bit too soft for me personally and melted quickly. Overall the ice creams here are creamy and solid but nothing that makes me crave wanderlust specifically. I received a yelp elite waitlist deal for bogo free scoop, so I opted for a scoop of Thai tea and sea salt caramel. These were my favorites out of all the ones I tried and had that explosion of flavor I was looking for. Other notable mentions - I thought the Sakura was spot on compared to the ones I just had on my japan trip! Overall a cool artisan ice cream parlor to try creative one of a kind flavors but not amazing enough that I would go out of my way to come here. read more
2 years ago
Amazing, fluffy ice cream! I'm not much of an ice cream connoisseur but I could definitely tell their ice cream was high quality and better than most others I've had. I got 2 flavors - the Sakura Crunch and the Vegan Thai Tea. The Thai Tea tasted good as expected. Sakura Crunch was the star of the show. It had matcha kit kat bits inside and was just so delightful. You can't get this kind of flavor anywhere else. I'd come back just for the Sakura Crunch! The reason this is 4 stars is that 1 scoop was over $6, which is just too expensive especially since the portion is so small. I'd still recommend trying since the flavors are so unique and tasty. read more
I used to visit the Wanderlust in Venice and was happy to see a location in the SGV! They serve creamy, indulgent scoops of creative globally-inspired ice cream. Some of my favorites are listed below (^ seasonal) - Sticky Rice & Mango - Japanese Neapolitan - Smoky Rocky Road - Pandan Tres Leches^ - Sans Rival^ - Ube Malted Crunch A bowl or cone will run you $5-8 depending on the number of scoops and toppings. The cones are on the thicker side. The ice cream is on the richer side. read more
Yummy!!!! I first heard of Wanderlust through a Yelp Elite event for their soft opening. I had no idea that CoolHaus, the previous space occupant, had closed. I love the idea that all the flavors are inspired from travels the owners have been on. My 8 year old son accompanied me to the Yelp Elite event and we both agreed that we loved the ice cream flavors so much, we had to return once they officially opened to the public. Cute little set up. The location is in a shared space alongside Pressed Juicery, Pie Hole, and a tea place I can never remember the name of. I like the simple black and white tile letter board they use for the menu display. The 3 waffle cone flavors (Ube, Brown Butter Vanilla, and Vegan) on display give a pop of color. Smelling the sweet buttery cones being made fresh right on the spot really brings you in. They offer signature and seasonal flavors. I love that 1. they use metal spoons as opposed to plastic spoons for samples and 2. that they encourage you to literally sample everything. With so many flavor options, it's hard to decide. Luckily, they have a tasting trio where you can choose any 3 flavors to be enjoyed in a cup or waffle cone. For today's visit we went with the Japanese Neapolitan, Violet Marshallow, and Christmas Cookies in a cup. I haven't met a Wanderlust flavor I didn't like BUT I do have my favorite. Japanese Neapolitan is the perfect matcha to sweetness ratio. Then again, give me anything matcha and I'm in love. This is now my third visit to Wanderlust and I'm extremely satisfied with the flavors of course, but also the consistancy with excellent customer service. Each employee that I have dealt with has been very knowledgeable and more importantly, eager to help. Extra bonus points for giving the neighborhood discount. Perks of working in the area. read more
What makes Wanderlust special is that they create ice cream from flavors around the world. For example, they have mango sticky rice, ube, and even white rabbit candy for their ice cream flavors. For Filipino month, they had special flavors and my favorite was the Pandan tres leches which had bits of pandan cake and caramel and was not overly sweet. They also let you sample as much as you want so don't be shy if it's your first time! During my previous visit, I got a split scoop with the Pandan tres leches and mango sticky rice. A split scoop is basically the same size as a regular scoop but instead of one flavor, you can get two for 50 cents extra. The mango sticky rice was really good and had that perfect dessert flavor, it's so hard to describe, you just have to try it, especially if you're a fan of mango sticky rice. This shop is located in the same building as Pie Hole and Pressed Juicery which is in downtown Pasadena. I believe all of the vendors share the same seating area space which is plentiful. It's a good place to come with friends to grab a dessert and chat but you should probably carpool because parking can be a pain. Overall, very great experience and I would come back. read more
7 years ago
Happy to see that they've opened up another location that's even closer to my house! I was introduced to Wanderlust Creamery at their Venice location and really enjoyed their ice cream flavors! This location is a shared location with other shops operating in the building as well, but Wanderlust is the first storefront that you see upon entering. I had a 3 scoops bowl with Pandan Tres Leches, Tita's Fruit Salad, and Sakura. These were seasonal flavors, so they probably don't have them anymore, but there are also plenty of other flavors to try each time. The flavors are globally-inspired to introduce you to foods from around the world, love the concept! read more
We absolutely love wanderlust and try to come here every time we are in Pasadena. We are not there often, but we have purposely planned trips just to get Wanderlust. I have been to this location 3x now and wanted to update since we have tried new flavors. They have also raised their prices as stated below: Single $5.25 Split Scoop $6.25 Tasting Trio $7 Double $7.75 Pint $13 Cone $1.25 Each Toppings $1.00 Each I understand that with inflation and higher demand of these ingredients with a low supply, the prices will continue to increase but it is hard justifying paying upwards to $7-$8 for ice cream as their portions are not too generous. This is definitely a place where I cannot come too often, but more so as a spot that is an occasional treat. Comparing this to places like Salt and Straw who are also a similar establishment with similar prices, they at least cover the entire cup with ice cream. Whereas here, you can still see the bottom of the cup after they give you a full scoop and there is a lot of empty space. Pandan Tres Leches: This was not as strong as I thought it would be, it was a super subtle pandan flavor in the sponge cake. This is made with sweet cream ice cream with housemade pandan sponge cake with ribbons of condensed milk in their version of a tres leches. I could definitely taste the sweet cream/condensed milk portion but hard to get the pandan flavor. We did end up getting a pint of this for $13 since my boyfriend really liked it. Ube Malted Crunch: This one is still my favorite flavor of them all. It has crunchy malted milk pieces like the whopper candy without the chocolate outside with malted milk and sweet purple yams. I have found other places in the Bay that also make a similar flavor as well as mixing their pandan ice cream in as well. Earl Grey: I had a sample of their earl grey but this one tasted too floraly for me. It is made with black tea, bergamot infused ice cream and they recommend you drizzling their olive oil and sea salt. I did not see this on their menu but saw it on their website. Honey Lavender: This reminds me of the honey lavender at Salt and Straw. It is one of my favorite flavors but I wanted to try things that I could not get in other locations which is why I opted not to get this. However, for those who want and love honey lavender - this is a great flavor as well! While I am not here often, I still love their flavors and the creativity. I will be continuing to support this business when I am in the area. read more
I haven't been here in a few years but I went recently again and wow my expectations for this place was exceeded! The flavor here were BOMB. I got all Filipino inspired flavors and it all hit the spot. My favorite was the pandan tres leche! read more
I love that this place has such unique and different flavors! I love their Thai Tea ice cream! So delicious! The location is very convenient right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle on Colorado. This place is also shared with other shops like The Pie Hole. Unfortunately, they were out of their sugar cone when I went so I wasn't able to try it. Will want to go back to try their cones since it's made in house. Also, a scoop is $5 which is a little on the pricier end in my opinion. read more
Wanderlust has always had a great reputation among my friends, so I was glad to finally get the chance to try it and see that it lived up to the hype. It's pretty cool that the concept of this ice creamery is creating flavors based on traveling to different locations. My fiancée and I shared one seasonal flavor, Mangosteen, and one signature flavor, the Sticky Rice + Mango. Both flavors were vegan, and in the past I haven't always had the best experience with vegan ice cream. But these were both delicious. The Mangosteen had more of a sorbet-like texture to it. It was very fruity and tropical in taste, and had a nice tartness to it that I really enjoyed. The Sticky Rice + Mango, on the other hand, was more traditionally sweat and creamy, but you can definitely taste both components, mango and sticky rice, equally as well as a nice hint of coconut. This was a very nice dessert to have while walking around Pasadena and I hope to try their other flavors sometime. Expect a minor wait though, as this location is rather popular. Coincidentally they were offering a two scoops for the price of one deal when we went, so that was also great! read more
Rating - 4.5 Stars Come to Wanderlust for unique and innovative ice cream combinations inspired by different parts of the world, usually leaning towards Asian flavors. Especially as a break from all the other ice cream shops which tend to lean towards American flavors/typical combinations. From their classics, Mango Sticky Rice, Pandan Tres Leches, and Ube Malted Crunch would be my favorites. I found that the ones with mango, pandan, or ube are the ones where you taste exactly that. From their seasonal at the time I went, Lychee Almond was the best and strongest in flavor. Strawberry Daifuku and Salted Kaya Toast were a bit on the lighter side, and Monoi Tiare Tahiti was a bit too floral. But honestly, almost all their flavors are good and it's hard to go wrong with any. The flavors are pretty much nailed and you can taste all the intended flavors. read more
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Another Wanderlust location in! We came around 3pm on a Sunday, and it was PACKED. The line trailed out the doors. Apparently, they replaced the old Coolhaus ice cream shop. It was Filipino Heritage month, so naturally I had to try the seasonal flavors! Last year, I LOVED the balut (salted duck egg) flavor, so I got it again. For some reason, this time around, the aftertaste made me feel sick. I dumped the entire flavor off my cone and continued eating my 2nd flavor, which was the Sans Rival (buttercream, meringue and chopped cashews) - highly recommend!! Honestly, I'm really happy that they have a new location here. I've been a repeat customer at the Atwater Location for years now, and this new Pasadena one just means I'll be coming even more. read more
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Will the "Ube Malted Crunch" flavor permanently change to "Ube Malted"?
Do they have ice cream cakes tho?
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