50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Universal City

“Great for gluten-free options. The yogurt flavors are clearly labeled for gluten content, and many are gluten-free. Unfortunately, the toppings aren’t marked the same way, but there’s still a good variety of fresh fruit options available.“

“mmm 🍦just go and get some“

“great place for ice cream“

“Definitely Recommend This Place 👌“

“I got to try your Earl Grey tea ice cream over the summer, and recently tried your London Fog ice cream bars, and they're both awesome!! Thank you for creating these!!“

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

“Delicious and unique flavors“

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

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

“These people are incredible and the Gelato is better than 99% of the Gelato I had in Italy. They opened during Covid and SURVIVED if that tells you anything. Both of them are wonderful humans and the Gelato is extraordinary. Plus they saved dogs from food markets overseas. Doesn't get much better. Please check them out.“

“I’ve been a faithful Van Leeuwen customer for years because, whether I’m in LA or NY or my fave grocery store, I can always get ice cream that fits my dietary needs. They are so patient with letting me try things and they have a comprehensive allergen guide I can access on my phone. Thanks to them, I don’t have to give up ice cream! And their store is so cute and air conditioned on a hot day 🥹🫶“

“Hands down they are the THE BEST!! We hosted a teacher appreciation event for a local school & the ice cream truck was a HUGE hit! So impressed with the customer service and we love supporting small business like them! Thank you!“

“The cookies and cream ice cream is so good! They also give you a generous portion. The ice cream doesn’t melt easily even when we were eating outside in a hot weather. I have to mention they have a lot of vegan options too! And lastly, the staff is really nice which makes the overall experience really great. 😊“

“The chocolate cookies & cream was my favorite though could have been better w more cookies and fresher, crunchier cookies; the hojicha was better than expected; and the gaviota strawberry tasted of real, sweet strawberry. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-02“

“Good selection with interesting flavor options such as peach (limited) , matcha, sesame and Ube. I personally like softer ice cream more but this is a very popular Korean inspired ice cream place that has a very thick and rich
Favorite menu item: Cold Brew Float“

“The best ❣️ Their vegan flavors are great“

“This has got to be one of the tastiest Ice Cream places in town!
Homemade tastes with multiple flavors in cups, cones and waffle cups and cones.
Also, great customer service, generous portions and reasonable parking and prices.
Highly Recommend!
5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

“Ice cream and vegan ice cream“

“Employee was incredibly kind and helpful! It is evident she loves her job in how she speaks with her customers and makes sure all needs are met! Even the people who can in after us were helped down to a very specific need of theirs! THE FRUIT IS SO FRESH AND THE PALETAS ARE INCREDIBLY TASTY, tasting exactly as their names insist!“

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

“Stopped by this ice cream shop on a beautiful saturday evening. Had a cool old school vibe to it with a jukebox. We sampled various flavors (hibiscus sorbet, pistachio, mint chip, chocolate, coconut). I went with the coconut on a cone. It was good! I would definitely come back and try other flavors.“

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

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

“A really cool and modern ice cream shop with soooo many tasty flavours! They had classic flavours plus original ones too. I got the pumpkin with a waffle cone and it was sooo good! I'd never heard of Van Leeuwen before but now they're on my radar - I'll be looking out for them for sure!“

“Honestly, I was skeptical looking at the menu choice. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and experiment. I played it safe, but was still highly impressed. I tried the honey lavender and coffee and love nuts, it was phenomenal highly recommend please try do not judge. The irony is the honey and lavender has notes of some tea flavor that I could not put my finger on, but it paired well with the coffee.“

“delicious. adorable highly recommend“

“I am usually not the type to write a review, but the service that Sebastian provided was top tier. Sebastian allowed us to sample some products and provided some creative suggestions when it came to combination like a peanut butter and jelly like option when it came to gelato. He was extremely patient with me as I made chose a flavor or gelato to take home and even promoted the points system when imputing our phone number before purchasing it. His service alone is 5 stars alone and the products that were sold were extremely delicious as well, I am looking forward to trying more flavors and running into him again for more suggestions he comes across of.“

“very good.. and it's right next to Joe's Pizza 😋“

“This place is wonderful and all of the people that work there are very kind and friendly. Last time I went, there was this really nice worker named Elizabeth who was so nice and very friendly. I love this place and it is great quality! It is a great ice cream place and it is wonderful! By the way, salted caramel is delicious!!!!!!!!! I love it!!! It is also less expensive than other ice cream places on Larchmont and very tasty!“

“great place for ice cream“

“We went to Bacio di Latte in Brentwood and honestly, we won’t be going anywhere else. Mario, Denise, and Rosa were absolutely amazing — so warm, welcoming, and kind. They made us feel right at home and truly turned our visit into such a special night. Their energy and hospitality stood out just as much as the gelato.“

“Artisanal ice cream. Very good.“

“We come here weekly for ice cream and coffee on weekends. Ice cream is delicious! Very flavorful but not overly sweet. My favorite flavor is the Stracciatella or cookie butter, but they are all good. Seasonal eggnog ice cream is our favorite. Coffee is absolute perfection. Cortado and Latte are especially good. Handcrafted drinks, made with love. The owner is super nice, always takes time to talk to my son and I. This place is a gem, and it is run by genuinely kind and good people. The outdoor seating is also a prefect way to relax with your yummy ice cream or perfectly frothed coffee.“

“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!“

“Delicious!!! Sweet treat that hits the spot - not too sweet, refreshing, and overall very yummi. Our fam got La Toxica, Horchaty, and a drill your own with froyo + banana + strawberry (granola topping). Their pink truck is located at the corner of York & 51st.“

“The Pricing of the is much lower than most places, you get the toppings for free with no cost extra. You get a lot of ice cream for $13 which you get 12oz for that much. Good choices of exterior to look a bit fancy at cheap for what it looks like“

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

“Love this place. The peanut butter is by far the best flavor IMO but many others are great too. I order on Postmates all the time and they always get the order right. I also really appreciate the GF cones for my fiancee, who has celiac disease!“

“best ice dessert !!!“

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

“PROTEIN SHAKES I REPEAT PROTEIN SHAKES!! There’s no place around like this one! Humble spot , Cheap compara to Jamba Juice or any other smoothie place! Reasonable prices and there’s never a line ! All flavors you think or want to mix with your protein powder !“

“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.“

“This place is always a go to for rolled ice cream in the valley. The portions are easily shareable between two people and extra toppings in the mix are only $0.50 cents. They have good flavors to choose from and the place seems to now be family owned and the staff always greets us when we walk in and are attentive to our requests. They have hooked us up here and there with toppings and even water. We will definitely keep coming back to Bango!“

“In the heart ♥️ of the beautiful downtown of Culver City Salt & Straw Is there waiting for you to go and taste they’re vegan ice cream 🍦 with fresh waffle cones 😋yummy . The place is nice,clean ,friendly staff and you get one hour free parking“

“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.“

“One of my favourite gelato store in LA, I came back a lot of times and it’s been my 10th time or so back here, I love their rich gelato taste and would definitely recommend you to go visit here, they have a wide range of flavors you can choose, for example you have 14 types of chocolate gelato you can choose, so you can have a bit more fun choosing what you want, really recommend it! The people working there are also very nice and friendly and they provide tables and chairs for you to sit inside or outside.“

“Stopped by All Chill, the Hip Hop Ice Cream Shop today. Had a scoop of Rose Liqueur and Cherry Vanilla. Both are to die for...huge whole black cherries and the flavor of blessed rose...yum!“

“obsessed with the Earl grey ice cream!!“

“Delicious and creamy gelato. I got the dark chocolate and pistachio scoops on a pistachio filled waffle bowl. The gelato wasn't too sweet and the staff let us try a lot of different flavors. I really liked the hazelnut flavor too. Hit the spot after a ramen dinner.“