Best ice cream in Los Angeles
Check out the top ice cream in Los Angeles, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
94 local reviews
Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles
Route
Pricey but fun! Shopping (upscale), restaurants, The Other Room (bar), The Tasting Kitchen (cocktails and food…
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well-known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunc…
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunch…
1. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
94 local reviews
Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles
Ellen
Pricey but fun! Shopping (upscale), restaurants, The Other Room (bar), The Tasting Kitchen (cocktails and food), Zinque (wine bar), the Brig…
Otis
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well-known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunch spots, as well as dinner spo…
Nika
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunch spots, as well as dinner spot…
2. Scoops
2. Scoops
13 local reviews
712 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 12:00 PM (noon)
+1 323-906-2649
StoreFoodPoint of interest
The most delicious and creative ice cream! Adorable shop with great vegan options. Too good to pass up!
This is a gourmet ice cream shop a few blocks...grab a delicious scoop of something like strawberry basil ice …
If you like ice cream and you're serious about it then you must visit this ice cream shop. Different home made…
2. Scoops
2. Scoops
13 local reviews
712 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 12:00 PM (noon)
+1 323-906-2649
Morgann
The most delicious and creative ice cream! Adorable shop with great vegan options. Too good to pass up!
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 lik…
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 …
3. Shoreline Village
3. Shoreline Village
19 local reviews
429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 562-435-2668
Shopping mallPoint of interestEstablishment
Vibrant night life. Great place for restaurants overlooking the harbor. Also, houses arcades, ice cream parl…
Shoreline Village reminds me of a quaint fishing town in some ways. There's a board walk that surrounds a mar…
Shore line village is the heart of long Beach. It captures the essence of the city. Unique boutique shops, gre…
3. Shoreline Village
3. Shoreline Village
19 local reviews
429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 562-435-2668
Kasey
Vibrant night life. Great place for restaurants overlooking the harbor. Also, houses arcades, ice cream parlor, carousel and bike rentals …
Kara
Shoreline Village reminds me of a quaint fishing town in some ways. There's a board walk that surrounds a marina. You can access this area…
Diana
Shore line village is the heart of long Beach. It captures the essence of the city. Unique boutique shops, great restaurants, scenic view, r…
4. Syrup Desserts
4. Syrup Desserts
4 local reviews
611 South Spring Street, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 213-488-5136
FoodStorePoint of interest
For the sweet-tooths! Delicious crepes, ice cream, cakes and much more sweetness. Also nice sweet hot and cold…
Coffee & waffles with ice cream!
For the sweet-tooths! Delicious crepes, ice cream, cakes and much more sweetness. Also nice sweet hot and cold…
4. Syrup Desserts
4. Syrup Desserts
4 local reviews
611 South Spring Street, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 213-488-5136
Rodney And Yasmin
For the sweet-tooths! Delicious crepes, ice cream, cakes and much more sweetness. Also nice sweet hot and cold drinks and smoothies.
Patrick
Coffee & waffles with ice cream!
Rodney And Yasmin
For the sweet-tooths! Delicious crepes, ice cream, cakes and much more sweetness. Also nice sweet hot and cold drinks and smoothies.
5. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
5. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
58 local reviews
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest
Great vegan local spot. Incredible vegan ice cream and desserts. We usually get one of the bowls for dinner (w…
Fantastic Vegan Bistro, also serve good Vegan Ice Cream. Great menu and daily specials in historic Jensen Rec…
This one is a walker—but well worth it if you want to gorge on Vegan. The jackfruit nachos and Cauliflower win…
5. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
5. Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
58 local reviews
Bernard
Great vegan local spot. Incredible vegan ice cream and desserts. We usually get one of the bowls for dinner (which are amazing).
Jason
Fantastic Vegan Bistro, also serve good Vegan Ice Cream. Great menu and daily specials in historic Jensen Recreation Building a few doors d…
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 g…
6. Belmont Shore
6. Belmont Shore
34 local reviews
Belmont Shore, Long Beach
NeighborhoodPolitical
Belmont Shore is a cool cozy town by the beach. Belmont is located on in a hidden area on 2nd street stretchi…
Belmont Shore is our main street USA! GREAT shopping, coffee houses, dining, bars, ice cream and more. A very …
2nd Street in Belmont Shore has a huge variety of bars, restaurants, as well as shopping. Great night scene. …
6. Belmont Shore
6. Belmont Shore
34 local reviews
Belmont Shore, Long Beach
Lisa
Belmont Shore is a cool cozy town by the beach. Belmont is located on in a hidden area on 2nd street stretching across about 15 blocks. The…
Evette & Mark
Belmont Shore is our main street USA! GREAT shopping, coffee houses, dining, bars, ice cream and more. A very short walk from our home - abo…
Rachel
2nd Street in Belmont Shore has a huge variety of bars, restaurants, as well as shopping. Great night scene. It's next to the beach and Al…
7. Santa Monica Pier
7. Santa Monica Pier
385 local reviews
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
Route
Gorgeous beach setting, shopping, music, walk the pier, eat ice cream. A west coast dream!
A really fun pier with great people-watching, ice cream, and rides. An iconic location in LA!
Enjoy rides, ice cream, live music, and people watching. Then walk by the beach, or rent a bike and ride along…
7. Santa Monica Pier
7. Santa Monica Pier
385 local reviews
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
J
Gorgeous beach setting, shopping, music, walk the pier, eat ice cream. A west coast dream!
Rani
A really fun pier with great people-watching, ice cream, and rides. An iconic location in LA!
Basma
Enjoy rides, ice cream, live music, and people watching. Then walk by the beach, or rent a bike and ride along to Venice beach.
8. University of California, Los Angeles
8. University of California, Los Angeles
38 local reviews
UniversityPoint of interestEstablishment
Stroll the campus and Westwood shops; get an ice cream sandwich from Diddy Riese.
Call me biased as this is my old stomping ground but it's an absolutely beautiful campus to go and visit. I'm …
We are 15-20 minutes from the university. It is not far but there are lights involved. You can also take the b…
8. University of California, Los Angeles
8. University of California, Los Angeles
38 local reviews
Perry
Stroll the campus and Westwood shops; get an ice cream sandwich from Diddy Riese.
Chryssa
Call me biased as this is my old stomping ground but it's an absolutely beautiful campus to go and visit. I'm a major fan of Royce Hall (try…
Suzan
We are 15-20 minutes from the university. It is not far but there are lights involved. You can also take the bus.
9. Gelson's Market
9. Gelson's Market
48 local reviews
2725 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 323-660-0387
Grocery or supermarketFloristBakery
It has my favorite ice cream, McConnels, IBC root beer and they sell Peet's Coffee. It is pricier than Trader …
Solid grocery store. Many more products than Trader Joe's. More expensive, but if Trader Joe's doesn't have it…
Excellent food, higher prices.
9. Gelson's Market
9. Gelson's Market
48 local reviews
2725 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 323-660-0387
Susan
It has my favorite ice cream, McConnels, IBC root beer and they sell Peet's Coffee. It is pricier than Trader Joe's which is just across the…
Peter
Solid grocery store. Many more products than Trader Joe's. More expensive, but if Trader Joe's doesn't have it, Gelsons probably will. You c…
Alejandra
Excellent food, higher prices.
10. Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
10. Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
4 local reviews
1006 Mission Street, South Pasadena
+1 626-441-0744
CafeRestaurantFood
We love Buster's, coffee shop and ice cream parlor, nice terrace, next to the train station.
Fun place...good coffee and ice cream!
If you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot su…
10. Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
10. Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
4 local reviews
1006 Mission Street, South Pasadena
+1 626-441-0744
F. And A.
We love Buster's, coffee shop and ice cream parlor, nice terrace, next to the train station.
Alexis
Fun place...good coffee and ice cream!
Tema
If you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot summer's day.
11. Diddy Riese
11. Diddy Riese
10 local reviews
BakeryFoodStore
$1.75 for the most delicious ice cream sandwich. Can be a line especially in the evenings, but they know how t…
Super popular place to get the best cookies on the planet. Get a scoop of ice cream to make a chipwich...Ther…
Who wants Cookies and Ice Cream?! A little spot well known to locals who want a sweet treat. Cookies and mil…
11. Diddy Riese
11. Diddy Riese
10 local reviews
Yosef & Nicole
$1.75 for the most delicious ice cream sandwich. Can be a line especially in the evenings, but they know how to keep it moving. Walk around …
Dana
Super popular place to get the best cookies on the planet. Get a scoop of ice cream to make a chipwich...There is usually a long line to ge…
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…
12. Brentwood Country Mart
12. Brentwood Country Mart
20 local reviews
Shopping mallPoint of interestEstablishment
A quaint market complex with good restaurants, a great ice cream place, and fun shops.
Cute little shops. You're sure to see a celeb here with their family. Yummy coffee shop Caffee Luxe & ice crea…
A fun little shopping mart that has great stores, food, and ice cream. Must try Sweet Rose Creamery.
12. Brentwood Country Mart
12. Brentwood Country Mart
20 local reviews
Corianda
A quaint market complex with good restaurants, a great ice cream place, and fun shops.
Monroe
Cute little shops. You're sure to see a celeb here with their family. Yummy coffee shop Caffee Luxe & ice cream shop Sweet Rose. A must.
Haley
A fun little shopping mart that has great stores, food, and ice cream. Must try Sweet Rose Creamery.