50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Encino

“Just there for the Mint Chocolate Chip!! 😜😜“

“Nothing better on a hot Sunday afternoon. The selection was great that's typical for this establishment. However the restroom was out of order for a room full of children.. I asked one of the employees about it and she barked back at me nothing I can do about it! Maybe customer service should be added into their training.“

“The dessert box was a big hit even by seasoned bakers. The kids claimed their favorites first. I highly recommend saving your host time and worry. Take the best. My host had a sneak bite and energized with a huge smile to greet her guests with a huge smile knowing the grand finale was going to be stunning and delicious! BIG HIT“

“We really love this chain of places, but this particular location is our favorite, even though it’s a bit farther to get to.
The main reason is that they always have the mandarin sorbet (vegan), which is absolutely delicious!
The service and everything else are also excellent.“

“Ariana at Shake Shack is amazing!
She was super friendly, patient, and made the whole experience way better. Great attitude, fast service, and you could tell she really cared about the customers. People like her make you actually want to come back. Shake Shack is lucky to have her!“

“The flavors are amazing!!!!! Pandan coconut waffle (vegan), mango sticky rice (vegan) and ube milk crunch. Sooooo delicious“

“Hands down they are the THE BEST!! We hosted a teacher appreciation event for a local school & the ice cream truck was a HUGE hit! So impressed with the customer service and we love supporting small business like them! Thank you!“

“I’ve been a faithful Van Leeuwen customer for years because, whether I’m in LA or NY or my fave grocery store, I can always get ice cream that fits my dietary needs. They are so patient with letting me try things and they have a comprehensive allergen guide I can access on my phone. Thanks to them, I don’t have to give up ice cream! And their store is so cute and air conditioned on a hot day 🥹🫶“

“From the little I stole from my boyfriend, the ice cream was very delicious. The soft serve ice cream was smooth, creamy, and sweet. The taiyaki was light, crispy, warm and it was very nice. Maybe next time I'll order my own just for me.“

“The chocolate cookies & cream was my favorite though could have been better w more cookies and fresher, crunchier cookies; the hojicha was better than expected; and the gaviota strawberry tasted of real, sweet strawberry. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-02“

“The cookies and cream ice cream is so good! They also give you a generous portion. The ice cream doesn’t melt easily even when we were eating outside in a hot weather. I have to mention they have a lot of vegan options too! And lastly, the staff is really nice which makes the overall experience really great. 😊“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“Avocado ice cream is ducking amazing! And all the ice cream is amazing!“

“Fell in love with each and every bite of my crêpe. NomZ 😋“

“Beyond amazing. Patient and kind staff as well. It’s hard to eat regular ice cream (even if it’s vegan) after tasting how incredible fruit ice cream is here bc it’s a MUCH healthier option. It’s incredibly rich and flavorful and super filling. The chocolate was decadent! Pistachio , divine! And PB…delectable. Enjoy!“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“Honestly, I was skeptical looking at the menu choice. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and experiment. I played it safe, but was still highly impressed. I tried the honey lavender and coffee and love nuts, it was phenomenal highly recommend please try do not judge. The irony is the honey and lavender has notes of some tea flavor that I could not put my finger on, but it paired well with the coffee.“

“very good.. and it's right next to Joe's Pizza 😋“

“I got to try your Earl Grey tea ice cream over the summer, and recently tried your London Fog ice cream bars, and they're both awesome!! Thank you for creating these!!“

“Artisanal ice cream. Very good.“

“The Pricing of the is much lower than most places, you get the toppings for free with no cost extra. You get a lot of ice cream for $13 which you get 12oz for that much. Good choices of exterior to look a bit fancy at cheap for what it looks like“

“My recommendation is to come here if you're looking to stock up on goodies for a party, especially during the summer. Things like Piñatas, Ice Cream, Block of Ice (for shaved ice and candy. For things like cups, straws, plates you could find better deals at other big stores. It's more about what you won't find in those places that you can find at Northridge Ice Cream.

During my visit I picked up a big block of ice for $10, big piñata for 20 and some candy.

Overall, this place serves local vendors with ice cream, snacks and anything in between. I visited this place out of curiosity, but ended up leaving with bags of imported candy. A good half of it you can find in big supermarkets like Vallarta, but not all. The variety is good and organization methods. The folks there were very friendly and helpful. It felt like they were happy to have visitors in, but maybe you're just a happy person if you sell ice cream all day.“

“Milk and Sugar Time is such a gem in LA! The drinks are perfectly balanced, never too sweet, and the boba is always fresh and chewy. The shop has a cozy vibe, and the staff are super friendly and quick. Definitely my new go-to spot for a pick-me-up!“

“This place is always a go to for rolled ice cream in the valley. The portions are easily shareable between two people and extra toppings in the mix are only $0.50 cents. They have good flavors to choose from and the place seems to now be family owned and the staff always greets us when we walk in and are attentive to our requests. They have hooked us up here and there with toppings and even water. We will definitely keep coming back to Bango!“

“In the heart ♥️ of the beautiful downtown of Culver City Salt & Straw Is there waiting for you to go and taste they’re vegan ice cream 🍦 with fresh waffle cones 😋yummy . The place is nice,clean ,friendly staff and you get one hour free parking“

“One of my favourite gelato store in LA, I came back a lot of times and it’s been my 10th time or so back here, I love their rich gelato taste and would definitely recommend you to go visit here, they have a wide range of flavors you can choose, for example you have 14 types of chocolate gelato you can choose, so you can have a bit more fun choosing what you want, really recommend it! The people working there are also very nice and friendly and they provide tables and chairs for you to sit inside or outside.“

“obsessed with the Earl grey ice cream!!“

“Delicious and creamy gelato. I got the dark chocolate and pistachio scoops on a pistachio filled waffle bowl. The gelato wasn't too sweet and the staff let us try a lot of different flavors. I really liked the hazelnut flavor too. Hit the spot after a ramen dinner.“

“The family and I were up at 3rd Street Promenade celebrating my oldest's birthday. We ate at Din Tai Fung and came here after. It was the first time I have eaten McConnell's. I was impressed with the flavor selection. The one I chose had salted caramel and brownies. I enjoyed it, it was rich and creamy so not very frozen. I would come back.“

“Went with my friend at night and had a 10/10 experience. One of the best ice creams I've ever had (banana pudding), served by an equally best worker (Brianna). I am so happy I walked into this place, and the experience would not have been the same without Brianna's help“

“I like the yogurt, but am unhappy with the price increase. I ordered a mini size raspberry cup with a vanilla base and was charged $5.05. That is a little too much.“

“It was our first visit to this location but definitely not our last!�“

“I grew up going to the original handels in Ohio. It is by far the best I’ve ever eaten! Brought back so many memories !!“

“Fave ice cream and buttery fresh baked cones/shells since first visit in ATL 11 years ago! They taste like they smell! Tried opaque tonight and it was delightful! So happy to have closer to home in SC!“

“I had an incredible time with Katyna at their Airbnb event. I learned so much and the food was so delicious! I'm thinking of doing this again, it was well worth the time and money and the Gelato was made from all real ingredients! We got to make a few different flavors and they were all so delicious! She answered all the questions I had in such a patient and gracious manner, I learned SO much. She made the entire process so exciting. She told me so many stories about Fatamorgana and her background, so memorable. She took the time to print out some really helpful information about Gelato and helped put everything into context. I can't wait to go to more events with Katyna, it was so worth it and so tasty and she was so awesome from start to finish.“

“There hamburgers are really good“

“Cute little ice cream shop. They have drinks if you dont want ice cream. I got a pistachio matcha latte, which surprisingly was very good. It is expensive at nearly $9 for a small drink, they call it medium but it's small. However it is good a nice treat every once in awhile. Can't comment on the ice cream as I didnt get any and dont like ice cream but the drinks are good“

“I love this place and I have been coming here for over 10 years“

“Me encanta los Raspados 🍧 y las tostadas de cueritos y las tortas 😋“

“Amazing ice cream, green juices, and tortas ❤️“

“Basim is the owner with his wife. Such amazing people, always kind, polite and always amazing ice cream. I recommend this place not only because the ice cream is amazing but because they are such sweet people. Come and support them you won’t regret it ✨“

“I have tried out many coffee shops in the area but this one has the BEST COFFEE. No matter what I order it's always been amazing. Staff is so friendly and I love going there to do work :)“

“Their frozen Custard Is the best in LA, run by an enthusiastic couple who love their creations.“

“Agua fresca and ice cream so good,variety of flavors 😋😋😋“

“ice cream 5 out of 5
staff 5 out of 5
location 5 out of 5.
portions 5 out of 5. Every establishment that is 5 out 5 across the board should cost more than one's that aren't . Pricey? somewhat but I'm having a treat“

“Muy rico Yogurt, 100% Recomendado 🍉🍒🍓🍎👍“

“The staff are super friendly and make me feel welcome every time I walk in, which makes the whole experience even better. The cookies are always fresh, warm, and perfectly packaged. It’s definitely one of my favorite spots when I want to treat myself or surprise friends and family with something sweet.“

“Just THE best ice cream you'll ever taste and with an Italian name like Freddo it's actually the Argentinian style. And that's why MY favorite is Dulce de Leche Granizado with the Italian Cone or sugar cone we like to call 'cucurucho'. Once you'll taste THAT, you'll know what real ice cream taste that. Only then, you could call it 'helado de Freddo' like WE do“

“great place for ice cream“

“Dylon was so friendly and welcoming! Clearly loves his job and made the experience great already. Price for a 4 scoop sampler was very fair (and with so many flavors love the opportunity to have a sample flight of flavors!) Ice cream was delicious (buckeye, butter pecan, strawberry cheesecake, brownie dough) Very generous portions! Buckeye was a fave“