50 Best Ice Cream Shops near San Gabriel

“I think this is my first ice cream shop I’ve ever reviewed. What I loved about it was the durian ice cream. The flavor is strong enough that it’s distinctly durian, without being over powering, or too sweet. And the coconut waffle cone was fresh. The server was cool too :). Would recommend 👍👍“

“If you offered me this ice cream 1 million times I would accept it 1 million times… It is so delicious. I got the pure milk flavor with black sugar drizzle, PERFECTION. I taste tested the dole whip, and it was also delicious. The texture of the soft serve is exactly what I was looking for. 100% will be back. The staff was so nice and they even have a free topping bar… Really cute little shop!!“

“Thank you, Norah, for making our birthday cake extra special! She is incredibly talented at cake decorating and was so creative with the design. She even helped us add the birthday message beautifully along the side of the cake, which was such a nice touch.“

“tasty and fun, you need to go... Soon!“

“Delicious ice cream, with top quality ingredients! Sizes are bigger than other nearby shops and it even includes toppings!“

“Great service and so so so delicious! First time customers and our girl who checked us out gave us samples of each flavor and described them in depth, and let us take our time (we did try to hurry because they were so busy!) picking toppings. Wonderful experience overall“

“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.“

“Staff are awesome!! Yogurt is very yummy!“

“Handel's is an excellent place to get great tasting ice cream. I prefer, however, their Hollywood location over this one in Pasadena. At least in Hollywood, you can taste test. The size of the ice cream scoops were smaller here and merrier than at the Hollywood one we frequent. Overall, still a positive, yummy experience. ✨“

“The best ❣️ Their vegan flavors are great“

“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.“

“Best handmade ice cream ever!!!! Love the Taro and Ferrero Roche ice cream“

“Super good ice cream, lots of flavors, a great value and quick, friendly service.

If you have not been to Handel’s you really should try it.

We went with a large party and we were served quickly.

Everyone enjoyed their ice cream and we were surprised by the reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of the ice cream.

The facility was clean and the seating comfortable.

There is seating at all locations, some with more than others.

Parking is available, but can get busy during peak hours.

I highly recommend Handel’s“

“Delicious ice cream. Nice variety of selections. I got the affogato and it was perfect. The young kid with the curly hair in his eyes is extremely rude and grumpy. No hello, nothing. Gave us an attitude when we asked him about the cones. It's an ice cream shop. Smile more, you're working in the wrong place kid.Unfortunately this is the norm now with this generation.“

“My little kid love this....😋“

“I'm in love with the chocolate chip cookies here they are so delicious I can't explain the level. lol the ice cream is amazing! especially the cookie monster! heavenly delight!“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“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“

“Best handmade ice cream ever!!!! Love the Taro and Ferrero Roche ice cream“

“Love foster freeze 😋 I was in the area so I had to stop and get a hot fudge Sunday. It was still as tasty as I remember I think it got bigger haha🍨 I wanted a burger too but they don't have the full menu here 🥲 but it is a cash only location so make sure you bring your ferias💸💸💰“

“OMG, I just visited this place La Garrafa MX? nieces de garrafa reminded me so much of my mother's home town Cocula Jalisco Mx. I tried several flavors, coffee, passion fruit, dragon fruit, nuez, mama, and last but not least pistachio. wow the flavors were amazing I am definitely going back and tried all the other flavors of nieve de garrafa.“

“We recently heard about Perla's from our teen daughter. Unassuming, cute but a bit hard to spot driving southbound on Oceanview, just south of downtown Montrose. I've always told my kids that there are no better ice cream flavors than Filipino ice cream and I'm so glad they finally got to try some. So much better than store-bought Magnolia brand ice cream (no shade intended) and not as sweet as conventional flavors. I had the Melon, while my family got Buko Pandan (MY FAVORITE), Ube and Louisiana Banana. There are a few seats inside and ample seating outside. I can't wait to try the other flavors!“

“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.“

“We had the pleasure of being helped by Frances, the manager. He was patient and attentive with my family. Made sure to make my daughters (4), ice cream look extra fun. The flavors are different from local competitors, and are delicious. Thank you for hiring great talent, refreshing to get good service in the most unexpected place!“

“I had a banana split with 3 different flavors of ice cream it was so yummy fresh ice cream I live in west Covina I'd drive to fosselmans just to have an ice cream“

“This place is a must stop if you are within an hour’s drive. Fire Bunny is sweet milk drink with creme brûlée topping. And Thai iced tea soft serve served with fresh hot boba?! Yes please!“

“This is my favorite place to get cookies from! Every visit is a great experience, the cookies are always fresh, delicious, and consistently hit the spot. On top of that, the customer service is always amazing. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel valued every time you walk in. It’s definitely my go-to spot whenever I’m craving something sweet!“

“👍 have heard they are pricey but worth it. Can’t wait to try one“

“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.“

“I went in on Tuesday, the new owners were in back of me. I was telling the cashier how disappointed my daughter was, we came in on monday and it was closed. Well the new owners, gave me a couple cookies for free. That was so awesome of them. My daughter was so happy and she said" Thank you so much!"“

“$10 for a donut base or $7 for a waffle cone. He has limited flavor offerings, but the ice cream is thrifty brand and very good. He's a local. He's a nice guy. He's genuine. He's everything you should be supporting in your community.“

“I'm not sure what the employees name is but he showed me a true act of kindness! It was 108 degrees outside and I was dangerously close to having a heat stroke! I was about to black out when I got to the window and the Young man working blessed me with a cup and a bottle of cold water! He showed a total stranger (a homeless stranger at that) that there is still kindness and kind people in the world! So please whoever should read this, go and support this business! We need more people like that young man in our community“

“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!“

“Went here after going to Descano to see the tulips. Ice cream is different. Everything is Original. You won’t fine their flavors anywhere else. Nightly recommend going if your in the Pasadena area.“

“The bolo bao ice cream sandwich was the bomb! I had it with ube ice cream. The garlic fries - lots of fresh garlic with a side of bomb lemon aoili and house sauce! The best! Passionfruit green tea was perfect for the hot weather! So cute inside too! It's a smaller space and a one man show. Everything is made fresh so please be patient - it's worth the wait! Great service! It's a hidden gem to the right of BofA in the plaza. — at CrispyandFluffed.“

“Love their halo halo and kalamansi“

“Got out of concert “Sting n Shaggy” walked down the street & had a wonderful milk bar chocolate edged cone w/ flakes of crunchy toppings... very delicious & tasty.“

“Love their sandwiches! Delicious!!“

“Delicious. Love the variety every week.“

“Love their ice cream, aguas frescas and especially their crepes 😋😋😋😋“

“Great service! Always have a great experience here with my kids!“

“Best Frozen Yogurt Ever Tasted“

“Los Alpes has always been there for me on hot summer days. Their ice cream and revueltos are extremely satisfying. I always take a box of a dozen paletas to go for my family at home. The service is quick and the staff are knowledgeable. The only downside is the location, there is never any street parking which has certainly turned me away sometimes. Sometimes you get lucky and find parking. 9/10 do recommend and support local businesses!“

“Some of the best ice cream in LA! There are lots of good ice cream places in LA, and this is right up there alongside the very very best! Home made on site, their ice creams are either water or milk based. This is a different type of ice cream than your usual custard base like a Jeni‘s or a McConnels. The melt is exquisite, the flavors sublime, the portions generous, the service kind and familial. There’s a reason why there’s always a line at this place no matter time of year.“

“El mejor lugar sin dura alguna.. me siento como en familia cuando voy.. los precios son excelentes y muy buen sabor. Los mejores en la área“

“Riquísimos rapados los mejores !!!! Son nuestros favoritos mmm“

“Home made Tacos home made ice cream. What else can a growing boy ask for? Lol“

“Everything is súper good!!!! 😋“