6 Best Ice Cream Shops near Azusa

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Parking: My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of visiting La Michoacana Ice Cream University, a Mexican ice cream shop. We were looking for snacks to take out for the movies and we were craving some esquites. And so I quickly searched one up and found this place. This is located in a plaza and they're right across from the Azusa Pacific University. And now I know why they named the shop as such. Finding parking is really easy, I had no trouble finding parking although it was at night. But I'm pretty sure during the day you can easily find parking there.Food Selection: We ordered two small esquites – for the uninitiated, esquites are Mexican snacks made with corn kernels, similar to elote but served warm in disposable cups, minus the cob. We also ordered a fruit bowl topped with chamoy and tajin. While everything was delicious, the standout was definitely the fruit bowl, with the chamoy and tajin. It was flavorful and filling. (I will attach pictures of the food for reference.)Ambiance: Stepping inside, the shop was very clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I noticed in the front of the shop that they have free Wi-Fi but it was password protected. So I'm assuming that you need to ask one of the staff for the password if you want to study there for a while.Staff and Service: Though I didn't catch our server/cashier's name, he was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. I really like the fact that before handling the food, he washed his hands before attending to us– a small yet crucial detail that deserves commendation.Recommendation: I highly recommend La Michoacana Ice Cream University for anyone seeking some delicious Mexican snacks and ice cream! As a first-timer at a La Michoacana establishment, I was thoroughly impressed and satisfied with the experience. I'm eager to return and continue supporting this small business.Date and Time of Visit: November 2023 on a Sunday.

Parking: Located in the plaza. Plenty of parking.

Kid-friendliness: A lot of ice cream flavors and snacks to choose from!“

“Excelente customer service love the Mangoniadas delicious everything is delicious“

“I am very pleased with the service and the beverage I’ve received, which I placed an order through the app, and people at the location are always kind and helpful.

Parking: Plenty of parking next to the building and more“

“I Love it.. Great Service...“

“Afters ice cream is has become a staple fixture in San Gabriel Valley, niching it’s success in this corner of Los Angeles County. Away from the other blossoming success stories in the main arteries of L.A. Metropolitania like Scoops, Salt & Straw and Coolhaus, Afters brands itself with a whimsical nostalgia for the sweet delectables that anyone can crave after lunch, dinner or just after work.My first experience of their delicious fray was in their Pasadena location, where that location at a retro 1950s gas station turned scoop shop, really evokes a precious charm of the old days of Hollywood and roadsters. Not only did the venue make me curious to its delicacies that await, but the line really drove home that this was a place worth the wait.This location, however veers from that vintage feel for a more stiffer, yet contemporary feel. Where the mood screams trendy and clean, but narrowed in personality and charm. The ambience is set amongst a very modern sound of hip-hop and world music, softening the colder stone walls that shape it. The personnel was welcoming and friendly, willing to take their time to engage our curiosities of the flavors they offer. Even when my daughter was asking to try the orange one, the blue one, the purple one, the green one and the black one.If you haven’t tried Afters ice cream before…your mouth is missing out. Their staple flavors include a Thai iced tea that could mirror the best cup you’ve had in any part of the world, a Vietnamese coffee that really transports you to a coffee shop halfway across the globe, but their true victory of culinary prowess lies in the milk & cereal. I often find the best foods are often the most simple in concept, but cause your to feel connected with your past, and milk & cereal does this exact thing. Makes you feel all the warm and fuzzy feelings anyone who was a kid, making their corn flakes with milk and a bit of sugar. It’s simple, but the nostalgia runs powerful. And if you place it in one of their milk buns…forget it, I’m in La La land.My only issue is with the pricing. One scoop is $5.25, but get in to the second scoop, and it’s only $7.75. It’s the entry fee to get a scoop that seems a little high given the second comes at half price. The incentive is there to get more, but if the richness of a scoop from here is very satisfying in itself, that it sometimes dampens the experience if you mix flavors. The pints are reasonably priced given the price of one scoop, but seriously could do with a drop in the pricing for one scoop to maybe $4.75 just to get more clients in.“