50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Los Alamitos

“Great flavors, great people! I highly recommend them!“

“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. 🍦“

“We love the ice cream here! The workers are incredibly sweet and keep the line moving fast, no matter how busy it gets. That said, the lack of restrooms is a huge drawback. Their website does say to 'plan ahead,' but as any parent of young kids knows, that's easier said than done! We've actually had two bathroom accidents at RC now, which really makes us second-guess visiting. Since it's such a popular seasonal spot, I wouldn't think it'd be too hard to at least provide a porta-potty. It would make a world of difference for families in a pinch.“

“The best drink shop I’ve tried in Los Angeles! Since I was traveling with my family, we got to try a variety of drinks, and every single one was excellent. The drinks are high quality, and you can customize the sweetness to your liking. The most impressive ones were the Tajin Soursop Yogurt and the Purple Rice Yogurt—both were absolutely delicious!“

“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.“

“Todo muy rico👌 y excelente servicio las muchachas que atienden muy amables ❤️“

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

“this is the best shaved ice i’ve ever had. The shaved ice literally melts into your mouth and the moment me and my cousins tasted it, we devoured it in less than 10 minutes. The watermelon was so flavorful and i’m definitely gonna go here again.“

“Place is awesome, great dairy free options too for vegan eaters. Shop’s theming is hilarious and took me right back to high school. Staff is friendly and they have a stamp card program! Give them your money!“

“My first time there wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Upon going in they had a nice little crowd, the staff was nice and helpful. So my box of 4 cookies $19 was brownie batter, not bad, could use some nuts walnuts, or pecans, . My favorite cookie chocolate chip also could use some nuts walnuts or pecans and cooked a little longer. Next was funnel cake. Kind of like that one crunchy, not sure if it really tasted like funnel cake, but I liked it. Then cake batter thins not too bad either.“

“Ricas nieve y ricas galletas“

“VERY HOME TOUCH SEEET AND DELICIAS CHAT. WE HAD PAN SEV PURI DABELI AND BHEL. FAMILY OWENED AND OPERATED CHAT HOUSE. VERY TESTY. DO TRY ONCE AND U WILL FAN FOR EVER. NAIK FMLY.“

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“I got the Green smoothie with oat milk base and it really hit the spot. Service and staff is so friendly and they even offered some samples (sugar cane juice and Broken Heart). Definitely will be back to get the Broken Heart smoothie, it was soo good! Friend got the PB acai and she loved it as well. New favorite spot and can't wait to stop by again!“

“I love that it's never super crowded when I go in, a helper/cashier always comes to greet me within a few seconds, the vibe is always nice and chill. I love the large varieties of cookies there and they're large! Every cookie and small pie has been absolutely delish! I just had a small key lime pie this past weekend that SO good!“

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

“Love the coconut coffee and the mini sandwiches!“

“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!!🍦“

“Love this place!!! So unique and one of a kind! The gelato is so fresh and they make creative designs for kids!“

“I tried the thin cookies and the eat were really good. I had my doubts because I love the chewy thick cookies but Crumbl you did it again. Great chocolate chip
Thin cookies. Thank you for Allowing us to try it and now we will order“

“Loved the homemade ice cream and cookies! The attendant was super sweet as well. Highly recommend this place.“

“I went in with my cousin on a hot Thursday around 4pm to get some sweet treats to cool us down! The place was clean and had a pretty mural going around the whole wall! The menu was straight to the point and everything looked delicious. The worker who helped us out that day was Daniela and she was the best! She was very helpful in every way and I loved her energy, it made me want to be her friend!

The ice cream is a little on the pricier side but it's fun to watch them make the ice cream right in front of you! We got 2 ice cream's their mini dubai chocolate pancakes and a nutella crepe. If you have a sweet tooth, you should for sure check this place out!

Parking is shared in a plaza with other food spots and I heard that it gets busy around the afternoon, thankfully we found a parking spot right away!

The quality of the ice cream was definitely good and it was creamy and surprisingly not overly sweet! They also do not have a public restroom!

Overall gave this place a 4/5 stars only because of the prices!“

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

“Amazing crepes! I will definitely go back!“

“I was lucky enough to get a free sample of a chocolate chip cookie at crumbl and it was delicious! The young man who helped me out at the register was very accommodating and friendly! Here to try other flavors and I'm going to ask if they have vegan versions of cookies as well!“

“Leaving original review for posterity.
Went today & showed the reply to the employee helping me, no questions asked they acknowledge the mistake & replaced the mistaken bowl from last time

Tl;dr: ice cream taste 5/5 service 5/5

While the ice cream was delicious we had a major service issue during our visit. We asked for 2 small cones different flavors but were given 2 cones with the 2 flavors mixed in the each cone. When we were given the first cone with tried to clarify that the flavors were supposed to be separate but the second cone came out the same as the first. Our next issue was that we asked for a large bowl but were given a small cone for the 3rd ice cream; we weren't given a receipt to see if we were charged for a large bowl or a small cone. Last issue was we ordered ice cream sandwiches to take home & instead of being told we could select what flavor we wanted we were given a random assortment of flavors. As a side note the ice cream sandwiches are smaller than you would think.“

“Best cotton candy characters!!! If you have a kiddo or love cotton candy, you have to visit this place at least once. It never disappoints. The staff is friendly, quality is superb, temperature controlled environment. It can get busy when it opens so get there early or be prepared to wait 30-60 minutes. Pro Tip: Go later in the afternoon 4ish and there is usually little to no wait times.“

“Stopped in with my boys and though we generally have good customer service at most Cold Stones with a couple of exceptions a while back at the Garden Grove location on Chapman, Stephanie provided outstanding customer service from the minute we walked in until the minute we walked out. It wasn't a surprise to find out that she was part of the management team when I asked. Seems that you provide a great example to your teammates.“

“Shaved ice and Dole Whip!!!!“

“SUER DELICIOSOS POSTRES , ATENCION EXCELENTE Y EL LUGAR ES INCREIBLE. LA DECORACION ES MAGICA.“

“I had the black cherry shake one of the best shakes I ever had will definitely recommend it to anyone my girlfriend had the strawberry shake and it didn’t disappoint us they were both good. The donuts are delicious made to order hot and fresh 🤤. I love the peanut butter and their cinnamon one. Can’t wait to go back and try other items.“

“Yummy all the time we go get ice cream“

“Awesomeness! They are so good to the Hounds!!“

“I don’t know what it is, but I absolutely love their cheddar filled fish“

“Great siempre amables y muy buen servicio con una y rica comida y raspados“

“Busters Real ice cream is as advertised. Its real ice cream. Unfortunately it was a real disappointment for everyone in the family. Maybe we are too used to excess sugar in other ice cream brands. Its price was reasonable for what you get. The ice cream selection was not as wide a variety as other places one may choose. For my family, there was a cloud of disappointment as the ice cream was not as sweet as we all desired after a long bike ride at the beach. We will not be back anytime soon. I am giving 4 stars because they are reasonably priced and prompt to complete the orders. I also believe there are people out there that desire less sugar in their ice cream. This place is perfect for those people.“

“Great service, clean, tastes great“

“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.“

“Love the coconut flavor!“

“Friendly staff. great pie“

“I got the strawberry banana shake with plant based protein and a couple add-ons (I forgot what they were) and a side of electrolytes before I went to the gym. Everything was great and I'd go back without question, because it's one of very few health conscious smoothie places on Google maps that tends to my high cholesterol and high blood pressure.“

“really good ice cream :) I looovee the Thai tea one!“

“My father always comes here to get filtered water for our house. I came here with my mom and the owner was super nice and helpful. Her prices are reasonable and less than those water machines at the supermarket. Parking is simple and easy as well.“

“I’ve been wanting a PB Cup blizzard for a while. It was well worth the wait.“

“I was looking for a hand rolled ice cream place and I think I found my go to service was great. The store was nice and clean. It was fresh in there and the ice cream was really delicious. I got the cinnamon crunch one definitely would get it again and definitely am going again“

“ooh ya...love the banana split...and on one day discount if you bring one!!“

“They are awesome and even had us try different samples. Made our group feel so welcomed when we came here the very 1st time. We will definitely keep coming back when we are in this area.“

“As always I loved their frozen yogurt, but I wish they have flavors without sugar added, still good!�“

“Very good Yogurt and good service“