Best ice cream in Los Angeles
Check out the top ice cream in Los Angeles, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Salt & Straw
1. Salt & Straw



85 local reviews
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 310-310-8429
StorePoint of interestFood

Have a Taste if Heaven! I've always felt that no matter the location the ice cream flavors in general taste…

Another Ice Cream location that's extremely fun to go to. Their ice cream is extremely inventive, combining…

You've never had ice cream like this, at this spot on Abbot Kinney, there is a line outside to get ice cream…
1. Salt & Straw
1. Salt & Straw



85 local reviews
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 310-310-8429

Paul
Have a Taste if Heaven! I've always felt that no matter the location the ice cream flavors in general taste the same to me. This led me to…

Pam
Another Ice Cream location that's extremely fun to go to. Their ice cream is extremely inventive, combining flavors you never thought would…

Tom & Nicole
You've never had ice cream like this, at this spot on Abbot Kinney, there is a line outside to get ice cream even in the winter, not that it…
2. Salt & Straw
2. Salt & Straw



73 local reviews
StorePoint of interestFood

ICE CREAM!!! The menu caters to both the traditionalist and the adventurer. Chocolate Gooey Brownie. Honey…

Hands down the best ice cream in LA. They also have a location in DTLA. There are always lines for this place,…

Newest Ice cream in the area and right on the Larchmont Boulevard. Unique and delicious flavors…you will be…
2. Salt & Straw
2. Salt & Straw



73 local reviews

Jen
ICE CREAM!!! The menu caters to both the traditionalist and the adventurer. Chocolate Gooey Brownie. Honey Lavender. Almond Brittle with…

Melissa
Hands down the best ice cream in LA. They also have a location in DTLA. There are always lines for this place, and that's when you know it's…

Deanna
Newest Ice cream in the area and right on the Larchmont Boulevard. Unique and delicious flavors…you will be addicted! My favorite is roasted…
3. Playa Provisions
3. Playa Provisions



78 local reviews
CafeBarStore

The unique model includes four different restaurant concepts nestled within one 7,000-square foot, beach side…

Husband/wife duo and Top Chef runner up, this place is great for morning coffee / chill by the beach, weekend…

This restaurant opened by Top Chef veterans is a great destination for all your food needs if you're enjoying…
3. Playa Provisions
3. Playa Provisions



78 local reviews

Christy
The unique model includes four different restaurant concepts nestled within one 7,000-square foot, beach side location, including a bright…

Alison
Husband/wife duo and Top Chef runner up, this place is great for morning coffee / chill by the beach, weekend brunch, afternoon ice cream…

Rani
This restaurant opened by Top Chef veterans is a great destination for all your food needs if you're enjoying a beach day at Playa del Rey…
4. Diddy Riese
4. Diddy Riese



32 local reviews
926 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+1 310-208-0448
BakeryStorePoint of interest

They make their own cookies AND they have Dreyer's ice cream. You choose your cookie and ice cream and they…

Fun spot to go to in the heart of Westwood Village. Diddy Riese sells cookies, ice cream, brownies, milk and…

Who wants Cookies and Ice Cream?! A little spot well known to locals who want a sweet treat. Cookies and…
4. Diddy Riese
4. Diddy Riese



32 local reviews
926 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+1 310-208-0448

V
They make their own cookies AND they have Dreyer's ice cream. You choose your cookie and ice cream and they make an ice cream sandwich…

Fabianne
Fun spot to go to in the heart of Westwood Village. Diddy Riese sells cookies, ice cream, brownies, milk and even hotdogs. The fan favorite…

Lisa
Who wants Cookies and Ice Cream?! A little spot well known to locals who want a sweet treat. Cookies and milk or a ice cream sandwich with…
5. Milk
5. Milk



34 local reviews
StoreRestaurantPoint of interest

A local chain of killer Ice Cream.... sundaes, reproductions of some classics (strawberry shortcake), ice…

My two go to orders are their ice cream macarons and blue velvet cake. But their macaron sandwiches and…

good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from…
5. Milk
5. Milk



34 local reviews

Brian
A local chain of killer Ice Cream.... sundaes, reproductions of some classics (strawberry shortcake), ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream…

Mike
My two go to orders are their ice cream macarons and blue velvet cake. But their macaron sandwiches and variety bars are crowd favorites

John
good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from your home!
6. Scoops
6. Scoops



41 local reviews
712 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 5:00 PM
+1 323-906-2649
StorePoint of interestFood

This is a gourmet ice cream shop a few blocks...grab a delicious scoop of something like strawberry basil ice…

Deightful artisanal ice cream shop. New and creative flavor blends will delight your taste buds. Be sure to…

If you like ice cream and you're serious about it then you must visit this ice cream shop. Different home made…
6. Scoops
6. Scoops



41 local reviews
712 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 5:00 PM
+1 323-906-2649

Jessica
This is a gourmet ice cream shop a few blocks...grab a delicious scoop of something like strawberry basil ice cream, or something simple…

Aklia
Deightful artisanal ice cream shop. New and creative flavor blends will delight your taste buds. Be sure to try their signature flavor…

East Hollywood
If you like ice cream and you're serious about it then you must visit this ice cream shop. Different home made flavors every day. Hours are…
7. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
7. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park



210 local reviews
1700 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+1 213-989-1718
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

This one is a walker—but well worth it if you want to gorge on Vegan. The jackfruit nachos and Cauliflower…

Best vegan food this side of Alvarado. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Get the soul bowl - you wont…

Great local vegan restaurant in the heart of downtown Echo Park. Have lunch or dinner, or just stop in for a…
7. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
7. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park



210 local reviews
1700 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+1 213-989-1718

Enzo
This one is a walker—but well worth it if you want to gorge on Vegan. The jackfruit nachos and Cauliflower wings are stoopid good (my kids…

Natalie
Best vegan food this side of Alvarado. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Get the soul bowl - you wont regret it. They also serve juices,…

Alicia
Great local vegan restaurant in the heart of downtown Echo Park. Have lunch or dinner, or just stop in for a scoop or their yummy vegan ice…
8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams



32 local reviews
FoodStorePoint of interest

Everyone talks about Salt N'Straw, but Jeni's is the OG ice cream master. Her bramble-berry crisp ice cream is…

Hands down my favorite ice cream in LA, although the Ice Cream at Grand Central Market takes a very close…

Simply the best ice cream around, tons of home made interesting flavors. Wrap that in a homemade waffle cone…
8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams



32 local reviews

Rhoades
Everyone talks about Salt N'Straw, but Jeni's is the OG ice cream master. Her bramble-berry crisp ice cream is to die for. The real secret…

Doris
Hands down my favorite ice cream in LA, although the Ice Cream at Grand Central Market takes a very close second. If you visit this part of…

Corinne
Simply the best ice cream around, tons of home made interesting flavors. Wrap that in a homemade waffle cone and get on the stairway to…
9. Andre's Restaurant
9. Andre's Restaurant

23 local reviews
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest

Very good Italian eatery right across the street from the Farmer's Market and the Grove outdoor shopping…
9. Andre's Restaurant
9. Andre's Restaurant

23 local reviews

Chris
Very good Italian eatery right across the street from the Farmer's Market and the Grove outdoor shopping center. They have the best gelato…
10. Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
10. Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop



23 local reviews
StorePoint of interestFood

If you like vegan coconut ice cream, this place is for you - so delicious, organic and the folks who run it…

The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is…

Incredible ice cream made out of only coconut cream, seasonal fruit or spice like cinnamon, raw honey or date…
10. Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
10. Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop



23 local reviews

Mike & Ruthie
If you like vegan coconut ice cream, this place is for you - so delicious, organic and the folks who run it are so kind and wonderful. …

Kelsey
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell…

Nick
Incredible ice cream made out of only coconut cream, seasonal fruit or spice like cinnamon, raw honey or date to sweeten. So tasty and Kippy…
11. Milk
11. Milk



30 local reviews
BakeryStorePoint of interest

"MACAROON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES? Do I need to say more? Like what an amazing concept! I wish we had a dessert…

Yummy ice cream walking distance. Homemade, fresh deserts. If you are watching your calories don't come here…

Macaroon ice cream sandwiches, blue velvet cake, and unique ice cream flavors like jasmine tea, thai tea, blue…
11. Milk
11. Milk



30 local reviews

Vin
"MACAROON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES? Do I need to say more? Like what an amazing concept! I wish we had a dessert place like this in Denver…

Sara
Yummy ice cream walking distance. Homemade, fresh deserts. If you are watching your calories don't come here but if you are in need of a…

Olivia
Macaroon ice cream sandwiches, blue velvet cake, and unique ice cream flavors like jasmine tea, thai tea, blue velvet. Love.
12. Carmela Ice Cream
12. Carmela Ice Cream



30 local reviews
2495 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 626-797-1405
CafeStorePoint of interest

The Most Delicious flavors of ice cream you'll ever try! Lavender Honey, Buttermilk Strawberry, Salted…

Hands down the best ice cream in the area. Highly recommended! Super fresh and delicious and awesome flavors…

The best homemade ice cream shop in Pasadena and one of the best in LA. They offer classes on how to make…
12. Carmela Ice Cream
12. Carmela Ice Cream



30 local reviews
2495 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 626-797-1405

Pat
The Most Delicious flavors of ice cream you'll ever try! Lavender Honey, Buttermilk Strawberry, Salted Caramel... And it's around the…

Cynthia
Hands down the best ice cream in the area. Highly recommended! Super fresh and delicious and awesome flavors like dulce de leche and fresh…

Joshua & Brooke
The best homemade ice cream shop in Pasadena and one of the best in LA. They offer classes on how to make homemade ice cream.