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.“

“Delicious and unique 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious gelato! The texture was incredibly smooth and creamy, and the flavors tasted fresh and authentic without being overly sweet. The staff was friendly, the shop was clean and inviting, and there were plenty of great flavors to choose from.“

“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. 😊“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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 !“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Taste special and the color is pretty earth“

“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.“

“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!!“

“So yummy and the people are super nice!“

“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.“

“Went too FrenchTouch today in DEL AMO Mall !!!!!! Stop whatever you're doing and please come by! If you have never visited you are only missing out on the most delicious crepes ever made. Please Ask for ALIYAH as she is highly requested for her creative design and presentation. Leaving you with a Wow!!!! Unbelievable!!!! Ohhh My Goodness Experience!!!!“

“Their selection of flavors...“

“Marsha was incredible. We were looking for someone who could provide all the dessert for our wedding, bring us something other than a traditional wedding cake experience, and also bring some extra flair to our big day. Marsha did all that and more. Our cake table was decorated so beautifully! She made the most delicious cupcakes of all different flavors for our guests to enjoy. She even made an ADORABLE cake topper for us that everyone raved about. In addition, Marsha made us a gorgeous, delicious, moist 3 layer cake , and she even was able to bring a ROLLED ICE cart too! People could not get over how cool it was to have rolled ice cream at our wedding, especially because Marsha had extra cupcakes to put in with the ice cream. She was so collaborative, easy to work with, and fun. Everything we asked her to do, she accommodate, often gently giving her sage advice along the way. We could not possibly recommend Marsha any higher than we do. She is absolutely incredible and soooo many people raved about their experience with her at our wedding. 10/10 for everything!!“

“best strawberry ice cream“

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“My review is for the new thin cookies.
I went during the free thin cookie giveaway and bought the Dubai style chocolate cookie. $7 for 2 thin cookies. I got the brownie batter and it was great, falling apart but good. Taste wise for Dubai chocolate was also good. Cookie quality in terms of taste is not the issue. I love chewy cookies but I'm giving it 3 stars for value and also how my cookies stuck together by the time I got home, which was less than 2 miles, so packaging fail. The ladies working at the shop was nice and quick. But $7 for 2 filmsy cookie is a bit expensive in my opinion.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Los Alpes has always been there for me on hot summer days. Their ice cream and revueltos are extremely satisfying. I always take a box of a dozen paletas to go for my family at home. The service is quick and the staff are knowledgeable. The only downside is the location, there is never any street parking which has certainly turned me away sometimes. Sometimes you get lucky and find parking. 9/10 do recommend and support local businesses!“

“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.“