50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Altadena

“Love this place, my wife and I try to go at least once a month. Great job to the entire staff.“

“Delicious ice cream, with top quality ingredients! Sizes are bigger than other nearby shops and it even includes toppings!“

“626 Ice Cream is a fun and funky and eclectic place. They had music playing outside with small plastic chairs and limited seating inside. Oh and they serve unusual flavored ice cream. They also have non dairy ice cream as well for those that are lactose intolerant. It was quite tasty ice cream and recommended.“

“Staff are awesome!! Yogurt is very yummy!“

“best gelati spot I ever found is gelationbrand must try“

“Ordered a small lemon bar ice. Thought $8.50 was a bit pricey for a small. Oh, it's HUGE. It was a meal in and of itself. It was very sweet, and was enough to share with some else really. Would like a smaller size to be available. Hit the spot on a sunny warm afternoon, but I think I'll be skipping supper. 😆“

“This place is a must stop if you are within an hour’s drive. Fire Bunny is sweet milk drink with creme brûlée topping. And Thai iced tea soft serve served with fresh hot boba?! Yes please!“

“Some of the best ice cream can be found here! I was a bit reluctant at first but after trying a sample of the strawberry ice cream, I was hooked. Got a waffle cone of it and hands down, their waffle cones are the best. It’s the sweet spot of not too soft and not too hard. Best part is the wonderful lady who helped us was extremely friendly. Along with all of this, there is plenty of seating inside and outside. Highly recommend a visit here if you love ice cream!!“

“I'm in love with the chocolate chip cookies here they are so delicious I can't explain the level. lol the ice cream is amazing! especially the cookie monster! heavenly delight!“

“Wanna get some yummy ice cream after you’ve had a burger at Amboy? There’s a variety of unique flavors at Scoops, in which I got a red velvet & oreo + vanilla & m&m shake. Probably would recommend having ice cream rather than milkshake because I think you can savor it better. The flavor was sweet and creamy, but in hindsight, I would have chosen just one flavor for the shake.“

“Team Swrlies was awesome today at my corporate event. Very professional, handled the crowd with ease and most of all everyone loved loved loved the ice cream and frozen yogurt. If you are thinking of hiring them for your next event, you won’t be sorry. Thank you all again!“

“Best handmade ice cream ever!!!! Love the Taro and Ferrero Roche ice cream“

“I love eating fresh taiyaki that's hot off the pan! It does take a few minutes for them to make the taiyaki, but it's totally worth it. We ordered custard, Nutella, and red bean. They neatly labeled the flavors on the box so that you know which one is which.

There's some bar seating inside and a small table outside that can seat 4.

Thanks for a great afternoon snack!

Parking: There's a parking lot for the strip mall. It was fairly full when we went on a Sunday afternoon, but we were able to find a spot immediately.“

“The bolo bao ice cream sandwich was the bomb! I had it with ube ice cream. The garlic fries - lots of fresh garlic with a side of bomb lemon aoili and house sauce! The best! Passionfruit green tea was perfect for the hot weather! So cute inside too! It's a smaller space and a one man show. Everything is made fresh so please be patient - it's worth the wait! Great service! It's a hidden gem to the right of BofA in the plaza. — at CrispyandFluffed.“

“This ice cream shop is a pop-up (probably permanent pop-up) in The Shops at Santa Anita. I loved the free sample they offered! The server is so generous in offering the samples. The croffle is the best we’ve had for a long time, warm and so yummy. I especially enjoyed the matcha and hojicha, both made with ceremonial-grade tea. The ice cream did not disappoint me either. Totally recommend for sugar craves!“

“Paradis Ice Cream is a must-visit spot for dessert lovers! The pistachio ice cream was absolutely fantastic—creamy, perfectly nutty, and full of authentic flavor. The coffee espresso flavor was equally impressive, with a bold and fresh taste that stood out. I was also amazed by the variety of flavors available, offering something for everyone.

The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Whether you’re looking for classic flavors or something unique, Paradis delivers. Highly recommend stopping by for a scoop (or two)!“

“Their ice cream are so delicious 😋 We had so much fun and memorable get together with our family who came to visit out of States for the holidays.“

“Went here after going to Descano to see the tulips. Ice cream is different. Everything is Original. You won’t fine their flavors anywhere else. Nightly recommend going if your in the Pasadena area.“

“They served the ice cream right away. The sticky rice mango ice cream was absolutely delicious, and the ube waffle cone was pretty good. The vanilla ice cream was also fantastic. We sampled the flavors before ordering, which helped us choose.

Parking: The parking garage operated by the town is cheap.“

“You don’t stay in business for over 100 years for no reason! As an Alhambra native I have a special place in my heart for certain places that make Alhambra what it is, and this is definitely one of them.
Their flavors are delicious! The price is fair! And the atmosphere is unbeatable!
So many wonderful memories at this iconic ice cream shop, and you can feel that when you’re there.
Some original favorite flavors are green tea, and cookie monster which the kids love! I personally always enjoyed the banana walnut!
If you’re in town it’s definitely one of the top 3 to visit!

Parking: The parking lot is small only fits a few cars. There is free street parking, but depending on the time of day there may not be that many spots.

Kid-friendliness: Children are welcome! They will love it!

Wheelchair accessibility: This location is wheelchair accessible, but can be crowded, it may be good to sit outside for more room.“

“There’s nothing more impressing than finishing off your day with a nice cup of yogurt mixed in with delicious toppings today decided to get adventurous. I went back to my neighborhood and I said tiny little shop that I’ve been dying to check out as it would turn out I would not regret it he would welcome the next.

I got addicted right away young lady behind the counter. She knew how to read me. She was the peanut butter that I don’t remember a single word she said other than would you like to pay for your medium now?

I had to have vanilla cake pieces and then some mulberries over the top of heaven allow me to sit ambience very historical part of town… Before you come here you need to remember something down

this is a cash less business so bring your card or bring your electronic payment and to remember to if you have any food, allergies to almonds or cashews make sure you tell them when you come in But other than that, you don’t have to worry about any of that.

The only thing you need to worry about is gaining 15 pounds because everything was delicious here and butter.Prana I wanna!!“

“Sus nieves rikisimas los tostilocos para chuparse los dedos se las recomiendo!“

“What a great ice cream shop. They have the most creative flavours that taste great. The service was fantastic from the man working there and you can even have free samples to ensure you like your flavour before committing to a flavour. We had the miso caramel toffee ice cream which was smooth and of great quality. Prices are very reasonable too! Amazing ice cream shop!“

“Ice cream and vegan ice cream“

“This is the go-to late night ice cream spot in the area, iykyk 😉. Great quality ice cream with lots of options and toppings. The design is quite unique, resembling a gas station. It gets very busy at night time because people love coming here to hang out after dinner. Definitely recommend if you get the chance!“

“Tried their honey affogato and it was pretty good! even though it had honey it wasn’t too overly sweet so that was great, the coffee wasn’t bitter either so i would definitely recommend it, the place has tables to sit around and it’s pretty comfortable and the staff is very sweet, it also has a photobooth if you are looking for one in the little tokyo area, the only downside like every other place in little tokyo is the bathroom situation!“

“Hello Gelato in Pasadena is a. Wry good option to grab some ice cream! The gelato is super creamy, with tons of unique flavors to choose from. My favorite was the pistachio, so rich and flavorful. Perfect spot for a sweet treat.

Dietary restrictions: Some

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Love their ice cream, aguas frescas and especially their crepes 😋😋😋😋“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“Best cookies I’ve ever had ! Open long hours so easy to get cookies after work or on the weekends. Good customer service. There’s nothing not to like. Yummy“

“Absolutely amazing ice cream 🍨“

“Came here with a group of 5 and tasted the tofu donuts and the matcha soft serve!

Good:
- Tofu donut was super unique, I couldn't tell that it was tofu
- The soft serve was amazing- so creamy and not too sweet, and the serving size was large enough for 2 people to share or maybe even 3!

Bad:
- Long lines! Super popular place so you'll wait about 10 min for your order outside and there's limited seating

Overall this was a fun hole in the wall gem to find!“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“My boyfriend got throat surgery and I wanted to get him a healthy juice I called this place and I really nice man answered and was super accommodating and recommended a drink which by the way was ready by the time I drove there to pick it up . They always make me feel welcome every time I come in. I always come back for that reason. The drink was a 10/10 I highly recommend this place if you’re in the area !!!“

“If I'm feeling I'll drop by for a cone and that it. Order outside through the window. They have seats but outside on the side. Is a regular ice cream shop they do offer other food items but haven't tried that yet. Fairly priced, although the ice cream is not fully dairy it seems. Because it melts really quickly and it tastes more water based than anything. Aside from that, the taste is there.

Parking: They do have parking in the back. There's also plenty on the street not metered.“

“Came on a Wednesday right when they opened at 12. Took about 10 minutes to get ready, so advise waiting a few minutes before opening time. The place was ok with the exception of a worn-out table. Pomegranate yogurt was very good. You get 5 toppings. For some reason, they had signs for no apple pay. Decent amount of parking.“

“I would recommend having the pierna tort a it’s my absolute favorite I’ve been going there for years even now that I live in upland I still go by for the awesome food and friendly locals“

“This place has been around for as long as I can remember. We've stopped by mostly for their ice creams and drinks but recently hosted a large event and needed two 5-gallon of Agua Frescas. We brought our own vitroleros but they do offer rentals. The flavors we chose were Sandia and Limonada. Our guests LOVED it. I will continue to use their services in the future. Can't wait to try the Mangoneadas Diablitos and shakes!“

“Great place to get ice cream. Always friendly and willing to help.Had an issue with a milkshake today, feel it had a much lower amount than normal. Normally it's to the brim, not sure why it was so low. Perhaps the ice cream was melted more than normal. No issue, both of the workers working the afternoon shift were attentive, understood my concerns and worked out a remedy for me. Very much appreciated! So be sure to stop by and get some ice cream from here!“

“Well, I'll start with the taste that crepes have. Soooo delicious! I can't get enough of those crepes. I guess I found a new favorite place!Second of all this is a family own place and I would suggest you all to stop by and try their goodies and support their small business!10 out of 10!!!“

“Amazing new style ice cream sweets and chocolate chip cookie dough amazing choices strawberry pear blue cheese etc I tried and loved it will visit it more and more as times goes. Tried chocolate one it was yummy delicious and surprisingly good tonight around 10 pm at #America #icecream“

“We enjoy FF, but our location @Whittier and Orme Ave desperately needs a refresh of the paint and sign. It would be such a bright spot in the neighborhood! It could be a great marketing event.“

“I recently came into the shop and was surprised by how fast they attended me! I would assume cutting fruit to the order would take longer, but they made it look easy. The crepes were delicious! Forsures will be having them when I go back to El Monte! 8.1.23“

“The ice cream occasions truly delivers one of the best ice cream experiences. The flavors are incredibly rich and decadent, satisfying even the most discerning palates. The texture is perfectly creamy, creating a velvety smooth sensation with every bite. The variety of flavors available is impressive, catering to both classic and adventurous taste preferences. The ice cream occasion is a delightful treat for any ice cream lover.“

“The soft serve and Taiyaki cones here are fantastic. The soft serve is nice and creamy and the cone is crisp and fluffy. I got the taiyaki Cone, milk soft serve, black sesame paste with a sprinkle of crushed oreo. Major plus was that nothing was too sweet. The milk flavor could have been way stronger though.“

“Home made Tacos home made ice cream. What else can a growing boy ask for? Lol“

“Store is great clean and employees are very helpful and courteous..small location but vary quaint“

“Oakobing is a must-try for dessert lovers! After seeing rave reviews across social media, we decided to check it out on a weeknight. It was quiet since we visited late, but that gave us the perfect chance to enjoy our dessert without the usual crowds. We ordered the green tea shaved ice with tiny mochis, and it was delicious. The texture reminded us of Taiwan night market treats, although this is a Korean dessert spot. The shaved ice was delicate and fluffy, offering a light, refreshing sweetness.

The place itself is small but has a bright, modern vibe, and the service was quick and friendly. There’s paid parking available on the side, which is convenient enough. Oakobing specializes in Korean-style shaved ice (bingsoo) with many flavors and milkshake options to choose from. The portions are just right for sharing, making it the perfect spot for a sweet indulgence with friends. If you’re looking for a unique dessert experience, Oakobing won’t disappoint!“

“Went on international ice cream day and got a small cup of cheese cake dots. Really refreshing on a hot day. Server was nice. Interesting how they melt in your mouth. The rest of the group got different flavors, chocolate brownie batter, mixed.“

“This is my favorite ice cream shop; truly it can't be beaten. My favorite flavor is the orange blossom cardamom, which is seasonal. I get a pint every time. And the homemade cones are delicious. Pro tip: get empty cones to eat at home with your pint ?
When orange blossom cardamom isn't in stock, the triple milk is my go-to, but they always have such delicious rotating flavors you really can't go wrong.“