50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lawndale

“First visit and I'm hooked. Food was fresh, generous, and clearly not just thrown together. The staff actually seemed to enjoy being there, which makes such a difference. Place had a lovely buzz without being too loud. Walked out full and chuffed. Telling all my mates. Easily five stars from me.“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and good ice cream 🍦“

“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.“

“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 want to handel's for my very first time today. I was very impressed with all the yummy flavors but more impressed with Chris and the customer service I received. Being that it was my first time there I had alot of questions about the variety of cones and all the different flavors and what was in each ice-cream. Chris was so patient and continue to smile as he answered all my questions and let me sample a couple flavors. Chris is really an asset to Handel's.“

“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 !“

“This is such a charming little gelato shop with a wonderful atmosphere. The space is beautifully decorated, and I loved that they even display and sell artwork, which gives the shop a unique and creative feel.

The staff wasn’t overly friendly and seemed a bit laid-back, but they were happy to offer samples and helped us choose our flavors.

The gelato itself was excellent. I ordered the pistachio and chocolate flavors, and both were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. They were so delicious that I’d gladly come back for them again.

One of the best things about this location is the setting. The views around this shopping center are beautiful, and it’s one of my favorite areas to visit. Grabbing a gelato and enjoying the scenery makes for a perfect outing.

My only suggestion would be to offer a few more gelato flavors, as I would have loved even more options to choose from.

Overall, a lovely spot with delicious gelato, a unique atmosphere, and a fantastic location. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.“

“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!“

“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“

“Taste special and the color is pretty earth“

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

“So yummy and the people are super nice!“

“So yummy and the people are super nice!“

“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. 🍦“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“best strawberry ice cream“

“Their selection of flavors...“

“They have amazing ice cream flavors. I've never been to an ice cream shop with all these filipno flavors. We would definitely come back.“

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“I came in yesterday after a long day at work and was exceptionally pleased by how clean and well put the atmosphere was and how friendly the staff were! Courtney gave me the most welcoming energy and she was smiles throughout my whole experience. This was my first time and she kindly guided me through the amazing flavors and helped me choose after loving so many. Thank you Bacio for bettering my day, I will now be a frequent visitor!“

“Major props to Los Alpes Ice Cream. I get nostalgic every time I come here. I have been visiting since I was a kid and the memories I have from this place are all great. The quality is just as good today as it was back then. I literally met my best friend here over 30 years ago and the interior still looks exactly the same.

I love coming here every chance time permits when I am visiting Los Angeles. It is one of those places that brings me right back and it never disappoints.

The flavor selection is amazing. Even though I usually keep it simple with cookies and cream, I have a hard time resisting the mamey and nuez every single time. Their ice creams are packed with ingredients. Cookies and cream is loaded with actual cookies and the nuez has that perfect nutty richness in every bite.

The staff and owner are always attentive, friendly, and genuinely pleasant. This place is a true Los Angeles institution. It still surprises me how many people do not know about this gem. If you have never been, do yourself a favor and check it out. You will see why it has been around for decades.“

“Have been here twice with my 3 kids and each time was a 10 out of 10 experience. The second time was a charm because the young owner was there and she was very patience, informational, professional, and polite. I again stood there deer in headlight looking at the menu in awe of all the amazing options..she had to help me out. She helped me single out what I was truly in the mood for and nailed it.
The portions are big back satisfying..lol and the taste is chef's kiss. Have a sweet tooth this summer.. go see baby girl and all her loaded options.
My son likes the ice cream tacos.. my oldest baby girl likes the cheesecake milkshake..my middle baby girl loves the rolled cold slab options. I enjoy the Milkshakes personally.“

“Lots of novel concepts here with some very good ice cream. We got the jamz, which is basically an ice cream sandwich between two slices of cake instead of cookies. We chose butter pecan and the chocolate cake with some condensed milk. It was nice, but I would such with just enjoying the ice cream.“

“Creamery really rises to the cone-casion — pun intended

Creamery is a true Manhattan Beach institution. Generations of locals have ended beach days here, and it’s easy to see why. While the ice cream is excellent, the real star is the legendary ice cream sandwich—freshly baked cookies wrapped around generous scoops of ice cream. Simple, messy, and absolutely worth it.

The atmosphere is casual and friendly, with that classic Southern California beach-town charm. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime local, Creamery is one of those places that never seems to go out of style.

Pro tip: Order the ice cream sandwich, no questions asked. Then take the short walk to the pier or the Strand—it’s the Manhattan Beach tradition you didn’t know you needed.“

“My favorite ice cream shop I take my baby here every morning before school to get her a snack.“

“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.“

“I love this location besides frozen yogurt they have a variety of other options that you can pick from. It’s very economical compared to big brand frozen yogurt chains. We got three frozen yogurt with three toppings each along with an açai bowl and it came to be under $20. The lady was very professional and nice. We will be returning again. Great customer service. Thank you“

“Wonderful Customer Service!! It's about time we have a new Ice Cream Shop in this neighborhood! A nice spot to visit for afternoon, evening or after dinner sweet treat. Here is proof that there are still some good things happening in South L.A., and Jayis Ice Cream Shop is one of them. Come check ' em out, you'll love it!! :-) :-* <3“

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

“You know this place is great when there is always Aline. Yes the line goes fast as your getting a tasty ice cream . There are afew tables to sit at too“

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

“My very own “DOUBLE RAINBOW 🌈!!!! Always amazing here!“