50 Best Ice Cream Shops near South Pasadena

“Every holiday I venture in BR for a customized holiday ice cream cake and, each year, they are interesting and delicious. It's now a holiday tradition. The owner of this BR is cheerful and accommodating. And of course the ice cream is amazing. Thank you!“

“This is a great place to taking cooking classes and pick up new skills. Everyone is super friendly and you get to work with different ingredients you may not normally work with at home. I highly recommend checking out this spot if you’ve been considering taking a cooking class“

“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“

“great place for ice cream“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“best gelati spot I ever found is gelationbrand must try“

“The best ❣️ Their vegan flavors are great“

“Tried the crepe rolls at Roll Cafe today and they were absolutely delicious! You can tell a lot of care goes into the food, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Maria and Isabel were both so friendly and welcoming — they made the whole experience even better. Excited to have this new spot around and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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“

“Best cookies I’ve ever had ! Open long hours so easy to get cookies after work or on the weekends. Good customer service. There’s nothing not to like. Yummy“

“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.“

“Omg the portions are huge!

I couldn’t pick so the lady who took my order helped me choose and I got the peanut butter chocolate brownie flavor (I think). But anyways it is huge, and the ice cream is rich but at the same time didn’t taste too sweet at all. I was having a rough day, but now I just feel happyyyy.

Loved the ice cream and the vibes, will be back for sure!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

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

“Ice cream and vegan ice cream“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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 :)“

“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“

“Unique and flavorful selections of pies and sortserve.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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%.“

“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“

“$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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Probably the best gelato I’ve had in LA. We tried the sweet potato brûlée and date flavors—both were so good and we had to go back for seconds. Super creamy and not overly sweet. Will definitely be going back to try their other unique flavors!“

“I had a great experience at Yogurt in Kenneth Village! The frozen yogurt was delicious, tasted fresh, and was excellent quality. There were plenty of flavors and toppings to choose from, and everything was very clean. The worker was especially kind, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better with their friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing frozen yogurt!“

“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.“

“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!!“