50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Duarte

“I went in on Tuesday, the new owners were in back of me. I was telling the cashier how disappointed my daughter was, we came in on monday and it was closed. Well the new owners, gave me a couple cookies for free. That was so awesome of them. My daughter was so happy and she said" Thank you so much!"“

“good Mexican ice cream and snacks,“

“We got the ice cream cake with chocolate cake and chocolate chip and mint chip ice cream. The ice cream cake was good and fresh. The whip cream wasn’t that good but every else was good. We got great service. Everyone enjoyed the birthday cake. Ten out of ten recommend. They have plenty of parking and no public restroom.“

“great quality desserts. something for the whole family“

“I went there in the afternoon and only a few cars were there. I order a combo and it came fairly quickly but they did forget condiment that I had to call back to get. The food was better then mickey d's but it was still fast food.“

“OH. MY. GOODNESS.
Visited from out of town and I kicking myself that I didn’t visit earlier! This is truly the BEST soft serve I’ve ever had. Not even a competition. I had the Mango Sago and Ca Phe Sua Da flavors and they were both absolute bangers. They tasted just like the actual thing and they were super creamy. This maker knows what they’re doing.

The atmosphere at night with the mood lighting, groups of friends hanging, art all around, and chill music just made the experience that much better.

Finally, the staff were all super friendly with great customer service skills. I felt immediately welcome and left feeling so happy to support a small AANHPI-owned business. Thank you, 626! 💓“

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

“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!“

“Finally stopped in while passing through the area and regret not coming sooner! Unique ice cream flavors with rotating seasonal flavors that include non-dairy options. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Small outdoor seating area, so its a nice spot to enjoy a scoop or pint with your dog.“

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

“Omg the portions are huge!

I couldn’t pick so the lady who took my order helped me choose and I got the peanut butter chocolate brownie flavor (I think). But anyways it is huge, and the ice cream is rich but at the same time didn’t taste too sweet at all. I was having a rough day, but now I just feel happyyyy.

Loved the ice cream and the vibes, will be back for sure!“

“Nice owners! Great service! Great prices! The Parlor serves frozen yogurts, fruit smoothies, desserts, and panni sandwiches!“

“brought back memories, next time chocolate dip cone 😋🍦“

“Excellent customer service, very welcoming environment, everything was delicious, the ice cream is top notch and the crepes waffles and pink pancakes were fluffy light and delicious. We sampled everything on our visit to this local shop. Worth it and definitely coming back again !!“

“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 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!“

“Went into Crumbl tonight and when I walked in the first employee didn’t greet us or even make eye contact, but the girl worker in the back I believe making the cookies with super short hair was the sweetest and her customer service was top tier.“

“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!!“

“Delicious. Love the variety every week.“

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

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

“This place is an alternative for melo melo. Quality wise and taste wise for the jelly are as good as melo melo. One thing I don’t like is the egg waffle because it wasnt not crispy. Other than that, everything’s good. Lots of parking. Service by server are friendly and didn’t take too long to get my food.“

“Great place for ice cream.“

“Came over because I saw that they offered a lot of the Asian store ice creams, but there weren’t that many and it was per piece. They do have a good selection for wholesale ice cream. So if you want to buy in bulk this is a good place. Otherwise the prices are the same as if you go to an Asian market like 99 ranch, Fukuya or duo duo. They do have snacks and candies too.“

“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“

“If dessert could float, it would taste like Nobibi in West Covina☁️✨This spot is pure pastel daydream — where every drink and treat looks straight out of a cloud!

I tried the Ube Cloud, a creamy mix of ube and milk that’s rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced — not too sweet, just that deep ube flavor with a silky finish💜

Then came the Dream Cloud, and it really lives up to the name — topped with cotton candy, corn flakes, Oreo crumbles, strawberry sprinkles, and toasted marshmallow. Every bite is a mix of textures: crunchy, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft🍓🍪💭

It’s a dessert experience that feels like stepping into a dream — light, playful, and so aesthetic you almost don’t want to eat it (but trust me, you will)🫶🏼“

“My favorite is the cherry ice cream (beso de angel). But they don't just sell ice cream. They serve fresh drinks, the Maracuyá (passion fruit) is super delicious…!!! They also have delicious sandwiches, many Mexican snacks and above all excellent service!! 100%recommended..!!!“

“Amazing from start to finish! We used Doc Popcorn to provide two fun flavors for a large event for 750 people. The popcorn was absolutely delicious, plus the customer service was unparalleled! I highly recommend using Doc Popcorn for your future popcorn needs. We certainly will!“

“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!“

“Amazing flavor choices and delicious cookies!“

“Luis (the owner) was so hospitable when I walked in. The place is decked out and so inviting, and the food is prepped clean and fresh. I got the steak and eggs plate (can’t remember the menu name off hand) and lime slushy, it was delicious! Will stop by again“

“After enjoying some delicious BBQ, we searched for ice cream nearby and were so happy to find a Handel’s close by! We usually go to the Rancho location, so we had no idea there was one in Glendora. The service was friendly, and as always, the ice cream was absolutely delicious. There are so many flavors to choose from, it’s hard to decide! The outdoor seating area is also really nice. Plenty of space to relax, hang out, and enjoy your ice cream.“

“While recently visiting the area, I was craving donuts and was pleasantly surprised to discover this donut shop offering a variety of vegan sweet treats. When hubby and I entered the donut shop, we were warmly greeted by an employee, and I was delighted to see signange clearly labeling their vegan donut options which consisted of vegan glazed donuts, cake donuts, filled dounts, and vegan donuts holes. After looking at the variety of vegan donuts and donuts holes, hubby asked the employee if any of thevegan donuts contained nuts. She replied that only the donut topped with pistachios did. The atmosphere in the donut shop was relaxing, and I appreciated how attentive the employee was in answring our questions, quickly gathering the items we wanted: four vegan donuts, an order of vegan donut holes, and a jalapeno cheese danish for hubby. She then quicly rang up our purchases. With not only a large selection of classiv and glazed vegan donuts, but also veganmilkshakes, and ice cream, I definitely plan to return the next time I'm in the area craving a sweet vegan treat.“

“Amazing for a Friday afternoon“

“Been coming for a while now and never disappoints. Even though the Ice Cream is not your homemade fancy style Ice Cteam. The Thrifty brand is always a hit. Also, when they pair it with their other offerings makes it better. They got funnel cakes, their own version of a poozooki, cookies, Ice Cream sandwich with cookies, brownies where you can Ice Cream to it and more. Great spot to hit after watching a movie or a meal at one of the spots next door. The staff is always attentive and get you in and out super quick. Sometimes makes me think I forgot something. Atmosphere is great inside, just the outside is where you need to watch out for. It can get a little interesting out there. Prices are super reasonable, especially for the amount they serve you.“

“Absolutely love their ice cream. Best service and friendliest staff!“

“Ordered a vanilla caramel chunk single scoop with a cone to rest from walking around the mall. The ice cream was thick and creamy, and the flavors were great. The waffle cone was warm which was a nice surprise, and workers were friendly. This spot is a great place for a fast and tasty sweet treat!“

“My little kid love this....😋“

“Good evening my evening tonight at la michoacana was very nice. The service was extremely pleasant the ice cream and frozen banana and banana split was delicious 😋. Customer service was great and the time was well spent I'm glad that it's literally right around the corner from my house yes I will be coming back. Thank you for the great service. 👍“

“🍂Churro season just got even better at @churroboss in Covina! Everything here is made in-house — from the warm, crispy churros dusted in cinnamon sugar to their creamy ice creams and decadent drinks.

I tried their seasonal Pumpkin Affogato (yes, pumpkin ice cream topped with espresso🤎), the Mad Abuelita — an iced Mexican hot chocolate with a shot of espresso and whipped cream — and the Churro Split loaded with classic vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry scoops🍨“

“delicious choices of yogurt and very friendly. & very clean. will definitely be back“

“Yummy❣️❣️❣️staff is phenomenal ❣️❣️❣️“

“I believe yesterday was their grand opening so today I made my way over there to show my support. I filled up my water jug (75. cents) and I got myself a delicious raspado de tamarindo ($5). They have dairy and water based paletas, smoothies, aguas frescas, chips, thrifty ice cream, and they make sandwiches too!“

“I love coming here for years ever since I was a kid, love the great service and good laughs I get when I’m here. Best Shakes and ice cream around good priced and also refreshing water and water supplies. Recommend coming when you craving a refreshing tasty shake. I always try to bring someone whenever I have a chance so they know to come.“

“I'm hooked on there fried chicken strips. So tender,juicy crunchy . I order there fried chicken salad . And other times fried chicken tender and I add them to my parmsean spaghetti that I make at home. For lunch we order their lunch box burger,chicken strip and fries for a decent price. Must try this place.“

“Very good ice cream! Yes they don’t have the yogurt you typically are used to but their water based ice creams is very good! You definitely need to try and be open minded to trying new types of ice cream . The customer services was good as well.“

“I’ve been coming here for over 23 years, and this place has consistently been one of the best donut shops in El Monte. The donuts are always fresh and delicious, and the service is exceptional every single time. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and truly makes you feel appreciated as a customer. It’s rare to find a place that maintains such great quality and consistency for so many years. Highly recommend!“

“This is my second time here, I purchased a fancy apple bear claw the first time i came here and posted the picture of it and it's in the photos on Google maps . Today I purchased a raisin roll, it's large like the bear claw I purchased B4 and I really liked both of them with my protein shake that I have with. It's usually busy in the morning here with regular customers outside the shop where there's tables with benches.. besides donuts and coffee they have a variety of sandwiches on croissants 🥐. Fruit juices, bottle drinks and ice cream. Great location for a quick stop heading to work in the mornings.“

“Cute lounge spot. Would be nice to come with a friend and play some games while we catch up over boba. Didnt try the food so not sure how it is but the cookies are huge! They have smoothie bowls and treats to grab on the go. Tried the caramel toffee milk tea, I haven't tried it yet, and I must say I do like it. I love a caramel, and there's just enough in here without it being too sweet. It's mixed well.“