50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Los Angeles

“Fantastic gelato! Honestly better than many gelatos I’ve tried in Italy. You can tell that each flavor is homemade and made with high quality ingredients. Apparently the fruit flavors contain more than 50% of the actual fruit! We had the watermelon, brownie, and pistachio and loved every bite.

The owners are lovely and we also got to meet their cute corgis. Seriously could not recommend this place more; if I lived nearby I would come here all the time.“

“great place for ice cream“

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

“So cool to be appreciated, and have our spirits lifted at KP LAMC Rehab with Pazzo Gelato!“

“Definitely Recommend This Place 👌“

“My kids and I came out on vacation four years ago and found Leeuwen in West Hollywood. We ended up going for dessert every evening, so on our return trip recently we had to stop in

Glad to see that customer service has remained exceptional and the ice cream delicious !“

“Delicious and unique flavors“

“Seaport, Boston location. Staff MADE SURE I was picking the flavor that I really wanted. They wanted me to feel like a welcome tourist. Mission Accomplished.“

“Ice cream is delicious. I wasn’t expecting sweet and tart at the same time.“

“First of all the ice cream is absolutely delicious!!! We got a banana split and the Jerry’s Cherries was our fave flavor; the bruleed bananas were a great call. Loved the music here and the selection of old candies was so fun. The vibe was great; would love to be able to come here all the time.“

“Fell in love with each and every bite of my crêpe. NomZ 😋“

“The flavors are amazing!!!!! Pandan coconut waffle (vegan), mango sticky rice (vegan) and ube milk crunch. Sooooo delicious“

“Do you run in the non-dairy lane and are tired of the same old-same old flavors? Of being looked down on as a tiresome afterthought at most ice cream shops? Then Scoops is your Valhalla, a veritable Mt Olympus of flavor combinations. At least 2 non-dairy choices + a sorbet and it won’t be the same as you bought last week or the week before that. Also, it’s the least snobby creamery in LA.“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“This is legit Italian gelato! The pasticcio flavor is one of the best that I’ve had since I was in Italy. I also love the cute name, Mimi! I’d highly recommend giving this ice cream shop a try! Worth it!! Also, kiddo approved!“

“The best ❣️ Their vegan flavors are great“

“I had another great experience at Bacio di Latte! Frank was incredibly helpful and provided excellent customer service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure I had a great experience. Thank you, Frank for going above and beyond! I’ll definitely be coming back for the best gelato ever ❤️“

“Such a cute and delicious ice cream and shakes store! They give you small samples to try - I got the mascarpone strawberry shortcake flavour as a shake and it was full of flavour and worth it. The worker was also super nice and easy to chat to.“

“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 😋😋😋“

“I've been to a LOT of ice cream shops and this may be my new favorites. The flavors are absolutely amazing. Honey lavender is like the perfect flavor. It's so soft and smooth and pleasant. All the flavors are great it was really hard to choose. Very friendly staff too :)“

“Their ice cream are so delicious 😋 We had so much fun and memorable get together with our family who came to visit out of States for the holidays.“

“I don't crave ice cream often but when I do, I expect nothing but the best. My girlfriend recommended we go to this spot because it's been a staple in the area over the years.

I ordered their banana split and it was THEBOMB.COM. I 100% recommend this spot but keep in mind that this place is CASH ONLY.“

“My God I’m so grateful. I was already in little Tokyo and wanted a matcha. A quick google search lead me to this place and it’s said to be the best in LA. I think, I can agree with that statement. What in grateful is it was a Saturday evening, they work till 8pm. All other days they close at 5pm and Monday they are closed. I ordered oatmeal matcha latte , it was 6.50 and worth it“

“I love the ice cream and desserts at this shop.“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“Ice cream and vegan ice cream“

“Excellent burgers!!!!!!!!“

“Thanks to the worker that came out and said if I wanted to try some samples. I'm glad that I tried it. I tried the peanut butter chip. Dairy free options too :)“

“I came here to say, I have never heard of this brand before but last night while shopping at my local Jay C (kroger), I stumbled across the Gluten free Gooey Butter cake ice cream and i’m so very glad I did!!! it’s delicious!!!! It’s not often us Gf people get to have cake and I actually don’t care for ice cream. I rarely eat it but that has all changed thanks to Jeni’s. I love it so much I might have ate half of it in one sitting….we listen and we don’t judge 😝. A+++++++++. Please don’t stop making this!“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“We had a great experience at Bacio di Latte! The gelato was absolutely delicious, and there were so many different flavors to choose from. The staff was very friendly and let us try several flavors before we decided. Everything was fresh and tasty. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!“

“best ice dessert !!!“

“I love this little cafe. They're great in a heat wave since they serve a variety of popsicles and ice creams.

Personally I like their muffins and iced caco lattes. It's about $9 for a muffin and a latte.

The staff is pretty friendly too.

Hope they stay in business for a while!“

“The ice cream is extremely good and the owners are for the community I've had the pleasure or working with them and also had a few meetings in their establishment it's very well put together and welcoming...“

“Swrlies is a must have at any event. The team was professional, friendly, efficient, easy to work with and the highlight of our event. The guests were so excited and raving about the froyo station, it was the perfect addition to the event. If you're looking for a froyo vender I highly recommend Swrlies! I'm a fan and look forward to booking them for my next event.“

“Kinda feels wrong to give 3 starts, since the place is nice, ingredients are fresh, looks cool. I got matcha Hokkaido cream ice cream with mini mochi, but the taste just…nothing. Just water/milk and sugar. It wasn’t worth to drive there to be honest“

“hidden gem!!! Fernando is amazing. the nieve (shaved ice) is delicious. i also got a juice with fresh carrots, ginger, apple, and beets. he juiced it fresh to order and it was soooo delicious.

great prices for the quality too

love this place!!!!“

“Wow. My first time trying this ice cream and it was amazing! I tried the vegan strawberry and berry ice cream which were delicious. In the end, I got two scoops of banana and rocky road which were heavenly. I was immediately greeted and asked if I would like to try any flavors. I will be coming back and trying a shake or a brownie sundae next! Sooooo good and customer service was excellent. I recommend 100%.“

“Just the way Foster's was when I was a kid. They used to have these in Orange County, I thought they closed up! This place has plenty of parking, you sit outside. They sell burgers and drinks too, but I only go to buy a tiny cup of soft serve for $2-$3 that they totally overfill!“

“The bakery here is amazing - immean its all amazing but the bakery is top tier 😍 they got thai tea custard, pandem baked goodies, mango sticky rice, coconut cake (i think thats what its called), and TONS more. I usually park in the neighborhood just south of here; the parking lot is valet only (or most of the time it is)“

“I changed my review because they said they were going to fix the situation and they helped me. 4/5

If you don't turn on the air for those poor workers. If it gets turned on I'm happy to change my review. Ice cream is good. 1/5“

“We enjoy FF, but our location @Whittier and Orme Ave desperately needs a refresh of the paint and sign. It would be such a bright spot in the neighborhood! It could be a great marketing event.“

“Just got a family gift box of these delivered for Christmas and man! Great wrapping and appearance! Very festive! NOWW, the taste! The best cranberry cookie (craizy 4 u) I’ve ever eaten! So excited to try the others, I don’t want to share!“

“Came in for the first time and the cafe had such a nice atmosphere surrounding it. The latte I ordered was delicious and had a wonderfully tasting espresso. I also got one of their lunch sandwiches along with some fries which were both crafted beautifully and not what I was expecting from a cafe. I had to end it with a pastry because they all looked so yummy and the one I chose definitely met that standard. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. From someone who also works in a very similar environment and can be picky, it was very much worth it. I do recommend and will 100% be back!“

“I’ve loved Foster Freeze since I was a teenager and I’ve been coming here for years. Nothing has changed — it’s still the same delicious recipe I remember! I love that they’re open late, so you can go even when it’s cold outside. My favorite is the pineapple shake — it’s amazing! Their ice cream is perfect, especially on a hot day. This place is a classic and always hits the spot“

“This place was within walking distance of where we were staying, which made it such a great find! Everything is fully vegan, with so many delicious and unique flavors to choose from. The ice cream was amazing, and even the cones were delicious! I would definitely come back and try more flavors.“

“Special Flavours catered SNN’s Core Summer Intensive + Family Reunion today. The breakfast burritos were great and for lunch they served burgers and fries. I particularly chose to have a turkey burger with fries and it was delicious!!!“

“Visited here on a Friday evening & it was moderately busy. This specific spot is very spacious compared to other Salt & Straws, clean interior is always a plus. Love that they have a little merchandise store with some benches inside & some open tables outside.

Parking here can be a bit tough though. Either parking on the curb which can be hard due to how packed the Art District can get. The alternate is to park in paid lots that can range from $4- $15+

Staff here is great, my wife and I wanted to try plenty of ice cream flavors and they were really accommodating & friendly.

We decided on a double scoop on a cup. Our two flavors combined were Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Hazelnut Cookies & Cream. Scoop sizes are pretty big and pretty overflowing for the cups. It would be perfect if the cups were just a bit bigger to hold the scoops. Although it's a bit sweet, it was the perfect dessert after a meal.

Overall, great spot for ice cream, can't go wrong with any flavors as all the flavors are delicious. Love the vibes here because of the staff, will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.“