33 Best Ice Cream Shops in Long Beach

“Heritage Restaurant, Long Beach – A Well-Earned Michelin Star by Michael Broderick. In a city where “Californian” culinary ambition often plays second fiddle to casual dining, Heritage in Long Beach has carved out a place of quiet excellence, earning a well-deserved Michelin star. This intimate dining experience is a testament to ingredient-driven, technique-forward cooking, where flavors are both restrained, unpretentious, and deeply expressive. From the first bite, it was clear that Heritage excels at layering textures and flavors in unexpected ways. The meal began with an Amuse Bouche trio: a delicate prawn cracker topped with sweet Dungeness crab, a green leaf with another seafood salad that was to be eaten like a mini street taco, and balanced with the brightness and light crunch of pickled turnip. A seemingly simple couple of bites, but one that foreshadowed the precision and thoughtfulness of the courses to follow. To cleanse the palate, a mint tea infused with palo santo was served—a meditative interlude that was both refreshing and aromatic, setting the stage for the evening’s journey. The first official course, Crème Caviar, featured Russian Sturgeon Heritage Caviar and chive, a chilled preparation that was rich yet elegantly restrained. This was followed by Kanpachi Crudo, presented with carrot, ginger, and macédoine vegetables, offering a balance of clean ocean flavors against bright, vegetal undertones. Then came what I consider the star of the evening: a dish that fully captured the ethos of Heritage—Hen of the Woods Mushroom, topped in a “sunchoke stew” (crispy fried sunchoke) with fermented mushroom. For an additional $25, an indulgent shaving of black truffle took the dish to another level, transforming it into a sensory experience that evoked the deep, earthy satisfaction of foraging. The interplay of umami-rich elements made this course a masterpiece of textural and flavor contrast. The proteins that followed were executed with equal care. First, a perfectly prepared Rainbow Trout, sauted to perfection with a crispy layer of skin on one side, delicate pink flesh on the other, bathed in a delicate dashi and punctuated with bursts of smoked trout roe in a light creme sauce, which lent salinity and depth. Then, a 32-day dry-aged rib chop, a cut that can sometimes lean too “gamey” in the tradiinal steak house that cuts corners on a post aging trim, yet here was a revelation—tender, deeply beefy, but balanced. Accompanying the dish was sous vide endive, black garlic, and a shaving of Parmesan, which surprisingly lacked the usual sharpness, instead presenting a more rounded, delicate, nutty flavor. Desserts were a study in technique and balance. The first, a Grilled Strawberry with strawberry granita and Meyer lemon crème, was bright and refreshing, its layers revealing different expressions of cool and sweetness. Then came the Coco Craquelin, a delicate choux pastry filled with beurre noisette ganache and banana cremeux, meant to be eaten with the hands—a playful and interactive moment in the meal. Finally, a Sage Basque Cake, its subtle herbaceousness complemented by toasted hemp seeds and lemon curd, provided a grounding, crispy finish. Heritage is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t simply chase trends—it refines them into something personal, something intentional. The execution is confident but never showy, and the experience is paced with precision, allowing each dish to tell its own story. This is not just a meal—it’s a quiet, profound meditation on flavor, technique, and the land from which it all comes. Where other restaurant profess to be a true “Californian” style farm to table experience , Heritage is, without a doubt, a must-visit for anyone who seeks out truly exceptional dining in California.“

“Caramel flavor for the win! And the butter cake was so good. Great CS“

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“I have been buying the buttermilk berry cornbread such a unique flavor. It’s so good. I’m so addicted to it. I’ve never tasted such a grape flavor in ice cream ever.“

“First time here. Loved it. Messy and good.“

“Great service, clean, tastes great“

“Caramel flavor for the win! And the butter cake was so good. Great CS“

“Don’t be deceived by the line it moves fast the customer service was great. I have to admit although I’m not the biggest fan of ice cream but I’m sold and ready to go back!!!! I tried the 4 scoop sampler.“

“Do you enjoy real homemade ice cream I mean the Mexican paletas but also the scooped ice cream everything made in the house so many flavors to choose from.And they're nice enough to let you sample as many times as you like. Always great to take a quart home. Once you've tried it other places are mediocre we're talking homemade ice cream made in-house not months ago days ago at the least.“

“such tasty, fun treats in the Mexican tradition!! great prices too.“

“such tasty, fun treats in the Mexican tradition!! great prices too.“

“Needless to say, I think the ice cream here is pretty good“

“First time here for me - the employee suggested 3 flavors which were good - the blue one, one I don't remember, and OMG - the butter cookie.I am so grateful I live far away from here, because if this place was remotely close to me I'd be 600+ lbs in no time. The butter cookie flavor is so good, it genuinely might be the best ice cream I have ever tasted.“

“the strawberry shakes are amazing 💙“

“Had a great time learning about their locally sourced flavors and fresh ingredients to make their local craft ice cream. The staff working were super energetic and friendly. Had a wonderful time and look forward to coming again.“

“Yeah there wasn’t much to it; it’s incredibly small but you go in, order your ice cream, and get out. Service is fast and friendly enough. It’s busy af but yeah, they have plenty of workers ready to get your order and everyone is cool.“

“This place was on point. Craving a funnel cake and was able to grab one with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Will come again

Vegetarian options: Smoothies

Parking: Parking lot is shared with other venues.

Kid-friendliness: Tables and chairs“

“If you Vegan , Vegetarian this is the place to go , healthy Sweets, flavors are amazing..“

“Friendly staff. great pie“

“Came to a movie early and saw that the pike place opened up at 10am. Confused I thought La Michoacana also opened up at 10 and they saw us trying to go in. Despite that they happily served us and were so kind about our confusion. Gracias Ninette! Y a sus compañeros/as“

“homeboy working there yesterday 12/10 around 1ish was absolutely a friendly guy. great customer service and very polite and happy to serve us. also was very good with talking with my kids. he was awesome.“

“great food and amazing coffee! it's always nice to stop in for a bite to eat.“

“I had been eating there several times and ordering to go so I checked if they had catering. Yes, they do have and it’s absolutely delectable. I ordered catering for a birthday party and all my guests were astonished. The food was appetizing, flavorful, simply delightful. The presentation was on top of my expectations, the serving size, the punctuality. Five stars to Nick the Greek and THANK YOU! We will continue counting on you for our get togethers.“

“One of my favorite places for yogurt a wide variety of toppings to choose from“

“this past weekend i came to coldstone and it was my very first time, and a beautiful sweet young lady named nicole helped me out, she was so understanding, and allowed me to sample whatever i wanted and walked me through all the signatures, i felt so bad because we spent like 10 minutes discussing the signatures but she was super patient and super kind, i went with a got to have it “cheesecake fantasy” but i replaced the ice cream for mint, and the blue berries and strawberries for brownies and chocolate chips, if you ever visit, i 10/10 recommend!!! we were making small talk as she made my ice cream and she honestly felt like my daughter! she was so kind, seeing a young lady so energetic was so refreshing. if management is reading this, she’s a keeper!!! never let her go!!! if you stop by coldstone, ask for nicole, she will provide the best customer service you have ever experienced!!“

“Fresh and delicious! The juices and açaí bowls are made fresh. Certainly crave worthy.“

“Eric was the only person working when we walked in for Pinkberry on a busy Saturday night and man did he hold down the fort! He was so patient and polite. He explained that they were short staffed but was very pleasant. I wish more places had employees like Eric. Thank you 😊“

“The Food was Majestic, The Vanilla Shake was heaven in my own eyes, I definitely recommend this place! Very lovely interiors and you can pre order at this place!

Parking: It was free and a nice place to park

Kid-friendliness: It had nice chairs in the Place, and the Wall Designa and colors were wonderful!“

“Everything is delicious, clean and beautiful decor!“

“Great flavors to choose from all delicious, great super friendly staff. Very pleased“

“I ordered club sandwiches. They were really good and fresh! The ingredients were top-notch, and everything was perfectly balanced. Highly recommend if you're looking for a satisfying and tasty meal. I'll definitely be coming back!

Parking: Parking is free. There enough spaces

Kid-friendliness: Staffs are friendly and service is quick.

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking is good. There enough spaces and wheelchairs access is there too“

“Dora is amazing! I really needed a Cake for my mom with special request and she really helped me. I have called about 10 different places before I finally got her she is truly a definition of great customer service. And let's not forget the cake designer that was willing to help out the same day and make the cake I didn't get her name but she truly is a team player. Thanks you guys! My mom's going to be so happy!“