25 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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great service, clean, tastes great“

“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.“

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

“Such a cute little ice cream shop!
They’ve got a great variety of ice creams, frozen yogurt, and smoothies and you can even add protein powder to the smoothies, which is a nice touch. We got a waffle cone (highly recommend!) and tried the cappuccino crunch, cookies and cream, and black cherry flavors, every single one was delicious. Staff were really friendly.
Perfect spot to satisfy a sweet tooth. Definitely coming back! 🍦“

“save your money, get a double-scoop! the shop itself is a ben & jerry's fixated on niche flavours: the ube brownie and cookie butter are decadently rich with thick mix-in chunks. the dark matter brownie batter i originally went for was kinda a letdown, basically hella sweet chocolate, but most flavours are yummy-extravagant sweet treats. there's also delicate, fragrant flavours like jasmine milk tea, thai tea, and cereal milk[?]—so they've got a scoop for everyone.“

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

“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.“

“Friendly staff. great pie“

“Maybe because am pregnant and my sweet tooth kicked in but i got the m&m funnel it was good. It was $15 dollars I personally think it’s to on the high price. I think if it’s custom made like your choice of ingredients then i get it but the portion size for ice cream with toppings it’s too much idk and no it’s not me being cheap because I don’t mind something that’s pricey but worth it . I mean if you’re high I think ull be in heaven . But like family wise to bring ur kids wife ull prolly spend 50 dollar or more even and thats not worth it this place is more like a date type of night or a sharing circumstance. But its good“

““Claudia gave us the best customer service at Michoacán! She was so kind and patient in describing all the different ice creams and flavors, making it easy to choose from so many delicious options. The ice cream was amazing, fresh, and full of flavor, and her friendly attitude made the experience even better. We will definitely be coming back thanks to her outstanding service!”“

“the strawberry shakes are amazing 💙“

“I have only ordered through doordash, but man the food is so delicious 😋 you can tell they use natural ingredients and put love to the food they make. I ordered the steak bowl, pita bread and hummus and a chicken skewer. I can't wait to explore the whole menu 😋“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The food is excellent, but for the price, its more like dine-in fast food. Chicken avo bacon sandwhich, double patty avo bacon burger, oreo funnel shake was $35 after tax w/o fries. I really wish the fries were included on the side. Also, the service is almost non-existent. When you walk in, its hit or miss if an employee is at the counter to take your order. Instructions should be more clear for a first timer who's navigating the self-service option.“

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