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!“

“Great service and so so so delicious! First time customers and our girl who checked us out gave us samples of each flavor and described them in depth, and let us take our time (we did try to hurry because they were so busy!) picking toppings. Wonderful experience overall“

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

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“Do you run in the non-dairy lane and are tired of the same old-same old flavors? Of being looked down on as a tiresome afterthought at most ice cream shops? Then Scoops is your Valhalla, a veritable Mt Olympus of flavor combinations. At least 2 non-dairy choices + a sorbet and it won’t be the same as you bought last week or the week before that. Also, it’s the least snobby creamery in LA.“

“First of all the ice cream is absolutely delicious!!! We got a banana split and the Jerry’s Cherries was our fave flavor; the bruleed bananas were a great call. Loved the music here and the selection of old candies was so fun. The vibe was great; would love to be able to come here all the time.“

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

“Handel's is an excellent place to get great tasting ice cream. I prefer, however, their Hollywood location over this one in Pasadena. At least in Hollywood, you can taste test. The size of the ice cream scoops were smaller here and merrier than at the Hollywood one we frequent. Overall, still a positive, yummy experience. ✨“

“Tried the crepe rolls at Roll Cafe today and they were absolutely delicious! You can tell a lot of care goes into the food, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Maria and Isabel were both so friendly and welcoming — they made the whole experience even better. Excited to have this new spot around and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Such a cute and delicious ice cream and shakes store! They give you small samples to try - I got the mascarpone strawberry shortcake flavour as a shake and it was full of flavour and worth it. The worker was also super nice and easy to chat to.“

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

“Super good ice cream, lots of flavors, a great value and quick, friendly service.

If you have not been to Handel’s you really should try it.

We went with a large party and we were served quickly.

Everyone enjoyed their ice cream and we were surprised by the reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of the ice cream.

The facility was clean and the seating comfortable.

There is seating at all locations, some with more than others.

Parking is available, but can get busy during peak hours.

I highly recommend Handel’s“

“Delicious ice cream. Nice variety of selections. I got the affogato and it was perfect. The young kid with the curly hair in his eyes is extremely rude and grumpy. No hello, nothing. Gave us an attitude when we asked him about the cones. It's an ice cream shop. Smile more, you're working in the wrong place kid.Unfortunately this is the norm now with this generation.“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

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

“My little kid love this....😋“

“We recently heard about Perla's from our teen daughter. Unassuming, cute but a bit hard to spot driving southbound on Oceanview, just south of downtown Montrose. I've always told my kids that there are no better ice cream flavors than Filipino ice cream and I'm so glad they finally got to try some. So much better than store-bought Magnolia brand ice cream (no shade intended) and not as sweet as conventional flavors. I had the Melon, while my family got Buko Pandan (MY FAVORITE), Ube and Louisiana Banana. There are a few seats inside and ample seating outside. I can't wait to try the other flavors!“

“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!“

“We had the pleasure of being helped by Frances, the manager. He was patient and attentive with my family. Made sure to make my daughters (4), ice cream look extra fun. The flavors are different from local competitors, and are delicious. Thank you for hiring great talent, refreshing to get good service in the most unexpected place!“

“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.“

“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“

“My God I’m so grateful. I was already in little Tokyo and wanted a matcha. A quick google search lead me to this place and it’s said to be the best in LA. I think, I can agree with that statement. What in grateful is it was a Saturday evening, they work till 8pm. All other days they close at 5pm and Monday they are closed. I ordered oatmeal matcha latte , it was 6.50 and worth it“

“Swrlies is a must have at any event. The team was professional, friendly, efficient, easy to work with and the highlight of our event. The guests were so excited and raving about the froyo station, it was the perfect addition to the event. If you're looking for a froyo vender I highly recommend Swrlies! I'm a fan and look forward to booking them for my next event.“

“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!“

“Ice cream and vegan ice cream“

“I had a banana split with 3 different flavors of ice cream it was so yummy fresh ice cream I live in west Covina I'd drive to fosselmans just to have an ice cream“

“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.“

“$10 for a donut base or $7 for a waffle cone. He has limited flavor offerings, but the ice cream is thrifty brand and very good. He's a local. He's a nice guy. He's genuine. He's everything you should be supporting in your community.“

“Just the way Foster's was when I was a kid. They used to have these in Orange County, I thought they closed up! This place has plenty of parking, you sit outside. They sell burgers and drinks too, but I only go to buy a tiny cup of soft serve for $2-$3 that they totally overfill!“

“If you offered me this ice cream 1 million times I would accept it 1 million times… It is so delicious. I got the pure milk flavor with black sugar drizzle, PERFECTION. I taste tested the dole whip, and it was also delicious. The texture of the soft serve is exactly what I was looking for. 100% will be back. The staff was so nice and they even have a free topping bar… Really cute little shop!!“

“This is my favorite place to get cookies from! Every visit is a great experience, the cookies are always fresh, delicious, and consistently hit the spot. On top of that, the customer service is always amazing. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel valued every time you walk in. It’s definitely my go-to spot whenever I’m craving something sweet!“

“Kinda feels wrong to give 3 starts, since the place is nice, ingredients are fresh, looks cool. I got matcha Hokkaido cream ice cream with mini mochi, but the taste just…nothing. Just water/milk and sugar. It wasn’t worth to drive there to be honest“

“I'm not sure what the employees name is but he showed me a true act of kindness! It was 108 degrees outside and I was dangerously close to having a heat stroke! I was about to black out when I got to the window and the Young man working blessed me with a cup and a bottle of cold water! He showed a total stranger (a homeless stranger at that) that there is still kindness and kind people in the world! So please whoever should read this, go and support this business! We need more people like that young man in our community“

“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.“

“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.“

“Got out of concert “Sting n Shaggy” walked down the street & had a wonderful milk bar chocolate edged cone w/ flakes of crunchy toppings... very delicious & tasty.“

“I think this is my first ice cream shop I’ve ever reviewed. What I loved about it was the durian ice cream. The flavor is strong enough that it’s distinctly durian, without being over powering, or too sweet. And the coconut waffle cone was fresh. The server was cool too :). Would recommend 👍👍“

“Best Frozen Yogurt Ever Tasted“

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

“I was incredibly pleasantly surprised to try this yogurt place. For the me Tantric flavor was soooo amazing and the chocolate one is freaking out of this world! The cone is also SO unique and perfect. It's my favorite now! I can't say enough about the staff, such cool vibe!“

“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“

“Best service One of the best raspados. I have been there since a little kid me and my dad always been there. The best store in Lincoln Heights. I will always get a toy chicken from there that store was my childhood. When I was little like 5 I will always sit in the corner of that store every day I always sit there it the same spot it was like my favorite spot to sit in and eat my rasados and ice cream with my dad and mom.“

“Some of the best ice cream in LA! There are lots of good ice cream places in LA, and this is right up there alongside the very very best! Home made on site, their ice creams are either water or milk based. This is a different type of ice cream than your usual custard base like a Jeni‘s or a McConnels. The melt is exquisite, the flavors sublime, the portions generous, the service kind and familial. There’s a reason why there’s always a line at this place no matter time of year.“

“I wish they made Thrifty ice cream with out sugar for diabetes. The could make it with stevia, malitol or erithratol.“

“Love their sandwiches! Delicious!!“

“If you're considering having an ice cream station at your wedding or event, stop searching and book them. Seriously.
The ice cream was an absolute hit at our wedding. Throughout the night, guests kept coming back for more, talking about their favorite flavors, and raving about how fun and unexpected it was. There's something about a beautiful ice cream station that instantly brings out everyone's inner child, and Ice Cream Occasions delivered that experience.

They arrived knowing exactly what to do, where to set up, how to operate within the flow of the event, and how to serve guests efficiently. As an event professional myself, I notice when vendors require hand-holding versus when they can truly operate independently, and Ice Cream Occasions was the latter. Once they arrived, I had complete confidence that everything was handled.

To make things even more impressive, I booked them only a few days before my wedding. Despite the short timeline, their team was accommodating, responsive, and willing to customize toppings specifically for us. They never made us feel rushed or like our request was an inconvenience. Instead, they jumped in and helped make it happen.

The combination of incredible ice cream, execution and outstanding customer service made them one of the easiest and best vendor decisions we made.
To the entire Ice Cream Occasions team, thank you for bringing such a fun, memorable, and delicious experience to our wedding. You exceeded every expectation, and our guests are still talking about it. We would recommend you again and again without hesitation!!“

“Delicious. Love the variety every week.“

“Delicious homemade pies! I've tried the key lime, berry chess, and the carrot cake, and all were so good. They also have a lot of unique candy (including several Swedish candy options) and other gifty things for anyone who loves sweets or cute stuff. Great shop!“