50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Hawthorne

“So yummy and the people are super nice!“

“I feel bad for the one and only employee working there today who's coworker left her with no cookies baked and unable to fulfill the orders. She did the best she could and was apologetic and explained the lack of product. Need to have more than one person running a store like this.“

“Huge selection, super reasonably priced, tasty Mexican nostalgia.

I'm going back to try more. They have a huge variety of paletas, ice creams, sorbets, as well as various Mexican candies.

I tried the following:

Gansito ice cream - ice cream with chunks of gansitos. This made my dreams come true! For those of you who aren't familiar with Mexican treats, a Gansito is sort of like the Mexican version of the twinkie dipped in chocolate and with a jelly filling.

Cajeta - Super deliciously sweet.

Fruity pebbles - cereal milk flavored ice cream with fruity pebbles mixed in.“

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

“Goat Cheese and Black Olives ice cream was delicious. The service was exceptional and the customer service provided by EVERY SINGLE ONE of their ice cream parlor workers was outstanding. You wont go wrong visiting the Abbot Kinney location.“

“Owners are very nice. Delicious homemade ice cream. Flavors change and they’re adding new products.“

“Super unique ice cream shop. Very nice to frequent specifically in the summer but honestly I e had it while it’s raining and it’s just as amazing. 10/10 don’t want to recommend because lines will get longer when I go, but I’ll wait. Do frequent. Especially if you’ve never had it. You’ll be hooked.“

“Delicious and unique flavors“

“I came across Playa Provisions when in town for business. It was a short Uber from the airport, so I figured I'd give it a try. This place is an absolute gem! It is a unique setup that has everything you'd possibly need from morning until late at night: Cafe in the front for coffee and fresh baked good, as well as full breakfast menu. Later in the heat of the afternoon, take a break from the beach (right across the street) and enjoy hand scooped specialty ice cream cones and shakes. Oh look, it's dinner time... and Playa Provisions opens their dining room and bar, some of the best, most relaxed ambience you'll find for miles around. But don't let the casual setting fool you, this is some incredible, elevated cuisine. Chef owners Nick and Brooke (who you might recognize) crafted a menu that's I've been eating my way through, and have yet to find a dish that's not delicious. You've been eating and drinking all day, and are exhausted? Don't leave yet! Wander into the back 'secret' whiskey bar, (Grain Whiskey Bar) and enjoy hand crafted cocktails from award winning bartenders (no, literally), in a gorgeous wood laden atmosphere. I consider myself a foodie, and try as many different restaurants and cuisines as I can. And yet, Playa Provisions remains my favorite restaurant in LA (and that's saying something, considering the amazing places in LA). Run, don't walk, to Playa Provisions. You'll thank me.“

“Absolutely delicious! I had the Nutella filled cake cone with cookies and cream“

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

“I love this place I would travel so far just to try the cookies every week as they change flavors. It’s so exciting you have to try this place. Specially, in Inglewood the energy is so cool.“

“Owner is extremely kind and offers the best suggestions !
All the ice cream flavors are not too sweet and extremely flavorful. He also said that they use whole ingredients for the flavors.

Love love loveeee the durian one“

“Authentic Italian Gelato with many vegan options. Specialty coffee and fresh baked croissants.“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“The best ❣️ Their vegan flavors are great“

“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. 😊“

“Friendly, family-owned neighborhood delight. Everything from the gelato to the cannoli to the tiramisu is authentic and delicious. They now have food items, so you can go there for lunch or dinner, or as always it's a fantastic place to stop after dinner downtown (or any other time, as my daughter correctly insists) so save a bit of room for dessert.

I didn't see my favorite coffee flavored gelato in the display freezer last time, so I asked about it and found out they keep other flavors in the back freezer, so if you don't see what you want, just ask.“

“Easily some of the best ice cream you will ever have! Handel's makes their ice cream fresh daily, and you can absolutely taste the difference—it is incredibly rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Their menu is massive, so there’s always something new to try, but you can’t go wrong with the classics or their seasonal specials. The portions are very generous for the price, and the service is always fast and friendly. It’s an absolute must-visit every single time I’m craving something sweet!“

“Best ice cream. Very popular and lots of people there but service is pretty quick. Banana Cream Pie is my favorite!“

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

“Ken’s, is the best ice cream in the world! I think the loving attitude used to scoop it up, makes it extremely special! My grandkids started my journey with Ken’s, years ago. My oldest grandson is now 25 and the baby is 16. Whenever there is ice cream wanted in my house and they are around, it’s a trip to Ken’s! Watching it pass from one generation to another, has been a great thing for our community! One trip to Ken’s and you are hooked for life! I love the ice cream, and the beautiful spirit, of the people scooping it up! Nadine Gills-Ward, a loyal customer“

“I came to this spot by accident, yes you heard me. I was looking for another ice cream shop and ran across this one. I purchased a double scoop to go. I scoop of vanilla and and one scoop of praline pecan ice cream in a cup survive the ride home. Once inside the house, that ice cream didn't stand a chance. It didn't have that frost bitten taste that you experience from store bought ice cream. I will try again and I recommend going there.“

“whenever someone visiting asks me where a good matcha place is, i always recommend tea master! i love all of their matcha offerings, and i especially love coming here for dessert after a meal and getting the matcha soft serve. service is friendly and efficient.“

“We had the good fortune of stumbling across Moom Maam gelato when deciding on someone to cater our company's summer event. The flavors were delicious and many were options that you really can't find anywhere else. Their homemade waffle crisp was a surprise hit as well (and gluten free!), and with several vegan options, they were a caterer that truly could have a little something for people regardless of diet restrictions. And despite the whopping number of flavors they brought (15!!) the lines moved along at a good clip--managing to serve hundreds within 2 hours--and the portions were generous.“

“This place is definitely under New management. I can tell the difference on my.previous visits. The new staff and service was excellent!
I’m very pleased with the cookies were so soft and fresh and looked incredible, the staff was really hospitable too. Thank you so much. I’m happy to see the changes.“

“Cute little shop in a busy shopping plaza. Parking can be tough, especially weekend or evening. Friendly service and fast turnaround since not beeesy.
Got Honey Affogato & Iced Honey Tea.
Both are delish, especially the ice cream with coffee and honey...soo tasty and delicious.“

“Great food and good ice cream 🍦“

“i have been going there since i was like 9 and now i take my kids. we live in Idaho now but whenever we go to California we have to stop here for their amazing burgers!! great friendly customer service“

“buen servicio atenticion y calidad del Productos todos los empleados son 5 Estrellas bonito lugar“

““I stopped by Viva Cafe and ordered the pineapple and mango ice creams along with a chicken pesto sandwich. The ice cream selection here is incredible — they really have the widest variety of flavors in the neighborhood. Both the pineapple and mango were super fresh and delicious. The chicken pesto sandwich was also really good, fresh and full of flavor. Such a great little spot!”“

“Visited here on a Friday evening & it was moderately busy. This specific spot is very spacious compared to other Salt & Straws, clean interior is always a plus. Love that they have a little merchandise store with some benches inside & some open tables outside.

Parking here can be a bit tough though. Either parking on the curb which can be hard due to how packed the Art District can get. The alternate is to park in paid lots that can range from $4- $15+

Staff here is great, my wife and I wanted to try plenty of ice cream flavors and they were really accommodating & friendly.

We decided on a double scoop on a cup. Our two flavors combined were Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Hazelnut Cookies & Cream. Scoop sizes are pretty big and pretty overflowing for the cups. It would be perfect if the cups were just a bit bigger to hold the scoops. Although it's a bit sweet, it was the perfect dessert after a meal.

Overall, great spot for ice cream, can't go wrong with any flavors as all the flavors are delicious. Love the vibes here because of the staff, will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.“

“best ice dessert !!!“

“absolutely delicious burgers and sauce. the customer service and people working there where really nice and great people“

“PROTEIN SHAKES I REPEAT PROTEIN SHAKES!! There’s no place around like this one! Humble spot , Cheap compara to Jamba Juice or any other smoothie place! Reasonable prices and there’s never a line ! All flavors you think or want to mix with your protein powder !“

“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“

“Best sandwiches. Everything is delicious. Made to your liking. Custom made“

“My boyfriend and I are writing this review to support the employees at this store. We witnessed a customer yelling, cursing, and treating the staff with complete disrespect. As first time customers, we appreciated how professionally the employees handled the situation & prioritized safety.

We sincerely hope these employees are paid well because dealing with this level of entitlement & hostility takes a toll on anyone's mental well being, especially kind people who are simply trying to do their jobs. Standing for hours and dealing with different and difficult people is not a job anyone wakes up and is happy to take. Now a days people don’t want to deal with people.

This customer created an uncomfortable environment for everyone in the shop, yet the staff remained calm and respectful throughout.

To the manager. Girl we see you and appreciate your hard work, patience, and professionalism. You handled a difficult situation far better than many others would have. Don’t take your job too seriously YOU DID GREAT!“

“Taste special and the color is pretty earth“

“So yummy and the people are super nice!“

“todo muy rrico me encanta el agua de fresa y la mangoniada“

“Stopped by All Chill, the Hip Hop Ice Cream Shop today. Had a scoop of Rose Liqueur and Cherry Vanilla. Both are to die for...huge whole black cherries and the flavor of blessed rose...yum!“

“I’ve loved Foster Freeze since I was a teenager and I’ve been coming here for years. Nothing has changed — it’s still the same delicious recipe I remember! I love that they’re open late, so you can go even when it’s cold outside. My favorite is the pineapple shake — it’s amazing! Their ice cream is perfect, especially on a hot day. This place is a classic and always hits the spot“

“Tried the new ice cream flavor! It has a subtle hint of jasmine tea with a perfect overall balance, and it's not overly sweet, which I loved. Got it in a waffle cone for a change, and it was so thick, crispy, and satisfyingly crunchy. 🍦“

“The only place in the USA known to me to have authentic Italian ice cream. It's super delicious!!“

“Cappuccino, espresso, croissant, cornetto, are my favorites, but everything is fresh and delicious! Service and atmosphere is great! Alessandro got it right! Bravo!!“

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

“Very good ice cream with lots of flavor selections.

We stopped in after dinner and it was cooler outside so we didn’t have a line. 😎 They had several interesting flavors and I tried banana salted caramel on a waffle cone. Very tasty indeed.“

“I was introduced to La Michoacana about a year ago and I’ve been going back ever since. I’m always greeted with a smile and the selection is amazing. My favorite is the Mangoneada. This place always has parking, is clean and there’s always a table to sit and enjoy.“

“We stopped by Bumsan Organic Milk Bar after having a meal in Little Tokyo, and it felt like the perfect place for dessert. This organic ice cream shop originated in Korea, and you can definitely taste the difference.
The ice cream is clean, smooth, and well-balanced, with just the right level of sweetness that really lets the milk flavor shine. It has a subtle but distinct character that feels different from typical American ice cream—lighter, more refined, and very pleasant.
We ordered the ice cream with waffles, and pairing the two together made it even better. The combination added warmth and texture, making the dessert feel more complete and satisfying.
If you’re in Little Tokyo and looking for a not-too-sweet, high-quality dessert to finish your meal, this is a great spot to check out.“