34 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.“

“So delicious and so many great choices. The owner and staff were so friendly and fun. Will definitely be back. 🍦“

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

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

“I came for my favorite flavor of ice cream, Vanilla. What I got was a tasty chocolate and chopped peanut dipped waffle cone as a Bonus! Lol. Yummmy!!🍦“

“Great service, clean, tastes great“

“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.“

“I absolutely love coming here for funnel cakes! My favorite is the Strawberry Sundae, with fresh strawberries and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top—it is just heavenly. The portions are large, so I usually share with friends since it is hard to finish alone. Next time, I am excited to try one of the chocolate options.

The staff is always kind, and the place is clean and well-kept, which makes the visit even more enjoyable. Parking can be a little tricky at times, yet the amazing treats make it worth the small effort. Anyone who enjoys sweets will have a great time here and will likely want to come back again and again.“

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

“Friendly staff. great pie“

“I mean like this place is one of a kind! imagine I'm not good with crowds so i was looking for a place to chill with less people in sight or atleast i have a space for me, and well this place provided me comfort and relaxation like you can walk along the river and just enjoy the breeze of the wind plus the flavor selection of this place rocks! many different flavors that i have yet to try! and like men this place reminded me of childhood the flavor of youth, the sweet and cold touch of the ice cream! it feels cozy, nostalgic and the area is good too!! i will be back for sure“

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

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

“Love this place“

“There are all kinds of ice cream bars, fruit drinks, mixes of ice creams, and snacks in this place. They are tasty, refreshing and interesting. Cristina did a great job making bionico (fruit mix), very friendly and attentive. I passed by to have a taste and got hooked since then. Visit them almost on daily basis.“

“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.“

“If you want a good bruger come here! The bacon double cheeseburger has so much flavor and the french fries like omg the seasoning is amazing just sprinkle that all over and the patty melt was so juicy and good just love coming here for a nice dinner or lunch“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful time here! Everyone behind the counter was charming and friendly and were clearly invested in giving the customers a fun experience. We tried several of the Turkish delights and although I'm not an expert, to me they were all delicious and totally unique from the other Turkish delight I've had in the past. The Turkish coffee was wonderful and it was just an overall really great stop. Next time I might try the ice cream but it'd be hard to pass up sampling other flavors of the Turkish delight...“

“the strawberry shakes are amazing 💙“

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

“Love the Gyro bowl with the chicken ( skewered). I play a lot of sports at the beach and I always struggle to find a good meal that doesn’t feel like garbage, and this fills me right up and doesn’t make me feel bad. Has the salad, and then the rice and chicken. It’s perfect!“

“Great staff... Knowledgeable in their products. Highly Recommend“

“Donut Queen in Long Beach, California, is a gem that deserves full marks. Their donuts are simply excellent, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that satisfy the sweet tooth.The experience is further enhanced by their friendly staff, who ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their service makes every visit a pleasant experience, adding to the appeal of their scrumptious donuts.For anyone in search of great donuts and a positive customer experience in Long Beach, Donut Queen is the place to go.“

“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.“

“Customer service is great, they take their time into making your ice cream full! If you come between 4:30-6 pm and 7:30-9:30 pm expect it to be super busy! There’s free genuine bibles and sometimes they add more ice cream for your buck! If ordering a cake they have it ready right on the exact date and time, so don’t come early unless you called and rescheduled! The workers are young, some new and some first day so give grace as they may not know the whole menu yet.“

“10 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I wanted to add exceptional employees and customer service. I don't normally write a review but do rate at times and be that I was in this industry the majority of my life I try and rate fair with as it should be the expectation of customer service. So, I placed an order through Postmates which is always convenient and usually great experience. This time I was waiting for 1hour and a half but was trying to be patient figuring it was lunch time, probably extremely busy. I too had a child waiting for food so I thought I should call Shake shack to see if there was an issue or if it had been picked up already, now the employee when I called was very polite but as I ordered through third party there was not much she can do but hand it off to or through the manager. When she asked I was about to say no its ok, well I just didn't want to make a big deal just wanted to be able to rell my daughter what happened. Before i can say its ok the employee was already in transition to the manager, the manager got on the phone we had a brief recap she explained because the order was through a 3rd party her hands more or less are tired besides when we hang up, I call Postmates from my side and she call from her side see if we can get the situation handled and get some people fed. So we hung up both called and in a matter of minutes got it handled. Not only that when we spoke the manager let me know that the food would be remade and when it arrived the food was hot and fresh, delivered promptly, as well as a couple coupons for a burger and fries. Customer service is so key and wow Kimmie in Long Beach nailed it. Great job, Great attitude, Great experience. I ordered the next day as well and didn't use the coupons yet could of but still spent 60 glady. Thank you greatly. I will be coming in to use the coupons and thank you personally may possibly inquire about career opportunities as Shake Shack team is a Company I would be happy to be a part of showing true pride to this industry and the good tgat can be done through it. To Kimmie H. all Shake Shack employees in Long Beach. Thank you again keep it up, Marc Anthony“

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

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