Wow! This easily became one of my favorite ice cream shops simply for the simplicity aspect of…read moretheir flavors and how they execute it. I got a scoop Mr. Universal which is essentially a salted caramel ice cream and a scoop of matcha. I could easily tell why their best seller was Mr. Universal. The salted caramel was nice and crunchy, and their cream base wasn't too sweet, serving as the perfect compliment to the salty, sweet caramel. The matcha was very suprising, not sweet at all and the flavor of matcha itself was much more prominent than any other ice cream place I've tried. Overall the ice cream is easily 5/5 stars. Their service is lightning quick and was very friendly towards everyone. There is ample seating inside to enjoy ice cream along with free complimentary water. As I've said before, the ambiance is very simple, which is apart of their whole charm, as they have put their all into the ice cream's flavor first. They have a rotating menu of their last menu items (items 6-8) so there is a new flavors constantly if you get tired of their staples.

Food I do not…read moreunderstand the hype. Long beach creamery also uses Strauss but it's way better. Matcha - completely average. Honeycomb. Not sweet and tasted a bit burned? Service Great, just like almost every ice cream shop Ambiance Nice place

This location is so awesome! They are fast and our server Brady was so nice! Yummiest ice cream…read moreever'

I went to Handel's today for a late night sweet treat and Adrian attended me making the experience…read moregreat.

TLDR: A good stop for sweets that you know the locals love and support. I've been here a few times,…read moreand I'm yet to try a flavor that I don't like. Hand packed quart: I love that this is $15/16. In a world where pints are edging closer to $13, it's nice to still know a place that rewards you when buying more from them. I like how the ice cream looks soft enough off the scooping area that the person hand packing the quart can do it relatively quickly. Chocolate: I think it's above average, but I won't question it if you think that it's just fine. Chocolate for me has always been about finding that line of "not too sweet" and finding that hint of bitterness to get you down from that sugary high. I feel that this place finds that balance well. Ambiance: The place is dated, borderline vintage. I think they should lean into it, and I think they do. Service: Professional, quick, and what you want when buying dessert. Yes, there is a line, but it runs pretty quickly.

Manhattan Beach Creamery will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! They have everything from ice…read morecream, malts & milkshakes to cheesecake pops, chocolate covered bananas, and plenty other sweet treats. Service was good. The young lady helping us was very patient while we tried to narrow down our ice choices. She gave recommendations and let us sample a few different flavors. Unfortunately, it didn't hit the spot. They have tons of flavors to choose from, but the ones I sampled weren't really to my liking. I decided to make an ice cream sandwich with two chocolate chip cookies and banana chip ice cream. Cute spot with lots of options, but the ice cream itself was a miss for me this time.

Got the strawberry milkshake, it hit the spot!…read more Service was friendly and quick. We arrived towards closing time and enjoyed the seating outdoors.

The moment you step inside the ice cream shop, you are entering a cozy atmosphere where you find…read moreyourself feeling at home. The place has this classic ice cream shop feel with pastel aesthetics mixed into a modern clean vibe which mixes practicality with style. I LOVE the glass panel decoration and the front decor which are simple details yet convenient decoration. The options have an interesting range in diversity, from ice cream and drinks. Their combinations are so unique, blending trendy flavors like matcha, honey, and many more delicious flavors. My favorite flavor I have tried so far, was the Dalgona Affogato--which I picked because I was thinking of the squid games. The dessert was so smooth but the honey was slightly overbearing. If that is not to your preference, they have other options that can certainly fit to your taste buds. The ice cream is perfectly sweet and an excellent treat in this summer weather. The honey crisps placed on top of the ice were so little, which I wished they had a bit more since it tasted so good with the smooth ice cream. Another thing I hoped was for the affogato to be a bit bigger portion. But then again, I am unsure about the sizings of affogato since this is my first time trying it. Thank you Honeymee Gardena for the experiance, hoping to try more in the future. (Update: Making this edit because I accidentally spelled the cafe name wrong in my previous review which I apologize for. The typo was made because when I was writing the review, I was also very busy so I wrote everything in a hurry and wasn't able to make changes. And yes, this update took so long to be made because when I write reviews, especially in this case, I often do different reviews all at once.)

I recently started coming to Salt & Straw, and I already love it! The ice cream is delicious, and…read morethe customer service makes the experience even better. This location is one of the cleanest I've been to as well. Rian is always so helpful, kind, and in such good spirits, even on the busiest days. He's always happy to let you taste the flavors you're interested in and takes the time to explain them, which makes it so much easier (and harder ) to choose! It's always a great experience when Rian is there. You can really tell he cares about making sure customers have a good experience. Definitely one of my new favorite ice cream spots!

Ice cream located in the Manhattan Beach area. You will smell the delicious scent of the waffle…read morecones being made before you can even see the shop. It smells absolutely magical. When you enter, you can sample as many flavors as you would like. There are different sizes and you can choose cup or waffle cone. I had the salted caramel cookie dough. It was absolutely delicious. There are some small tables to sit at, but most people take their ice cream to go and enjoy the beach area.

I love Pinkberry and there are hardly any left near me so I always stop by when I'm in the area…read more My favorite flavor is the original. Getting Original with mangos on top is perfection! The pomegranate is also delicious I tried the pink lemonade today and that was sooo good too. Although advertised as "tart" it's actually not as tart as the passion from mango jasmine flavor. The peach sorbet is too sweet for me but my kids like it. Every time I get Pinkberry I'm worried it'll be my last....but so far the few stores left are staying open - fingers crossed! This location was good and the employees were friendly with good service.

The flavors are yummy. They have sweet, tart, chocolate, and seasonal flavors. Store is clean…read more Service is friendly.

amazing quick service, i was given exactly what i ordered. Wendel was amazing and accommodating, i…read moredefinitely recommend this spot and their service!!

I came two nights ago with my family and I hate coming here because the wait is usually really long…read morebut for the first time I saw three people working and we got all of our ice cream within 10 minutes. Now when my wife says let's go get ice cream. I'm going to give rolling zone another chance and hopefully they are staffed appropriately so I'm not waiting 30 minutes like I was months ago. Nice to see the change...hopefully they can keep it up. Minus 1 star for the inside, ambience could be cleaned up. I'll give this place 4 stars in 2 weeks when I go back and don't wait more than 10 minutes for ice cream.

Such a delicious surprise!…read more I stopped by Van Leeuwen and tried the Strawberry Matcha Vegan ice cream, and it was SO good! The combination of strawberry and matcha was absolutely delicious, creamy, refreshing, and the perfect balance of flavors. I also love that it's vegan and still has such a satisfying texture and flavor. The matcha flavor really came through without overpowering the strawberry, and every bite made me want another one. Definitely a great spot when you're craving something sweet and want to try something a little different. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their flavors! Yelp Elite approved!

This was my first time visiting this shop, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. The staff seemed unmotivated and unfriendly. When I asked about the toppings, the response I got was, "Do you want them or not?" which came across as very rude. I ordered one scoop of ice cream, but the portion was tiny, about half the size I expected. I definitely won't be coming back.

My family and I stopped at the baked bear when in the area. We walked in and checked out the menu…read moreand the ice cream and cookie choices. The space is bright and small with a lot of natural light and a few places to sit. It took a few minutes as we had to wait in line. When it was our turn we ordered. One of my adult kids ordered a mint chip ice cream in a waffle cone. My other adult kid ordered an ice cream cookie sandwich. My husband ordered the gooey butter cake. I tried a taste of everything. The mint chocolate chip was really good. You could taste the mint flavor, and the chocolate chips were a good size while the ice cream was smooth. It was a nice mix of flavor. The ice cream sandwich was delicious. It was super sweet. The cookies were nice and warm and the ice cream was perfect. The gooey butter cake was fantastic. You could taste the butter flavor and feel the soft texture of the cake melt in your mouth. Overall the baked bear is small with limited seating inside but it's one of the best places I've been that offers a variety of treats with deliciously sweet flavors.

They have two types of vegan cookies: brownie and chocolate chip. Both are great…read more The menu clearly indicates allergens including eggs I got the pretzel flavor and one of each vegan cookie It was pretty amazing

We stopped for ice cream and SALT AND STRAW, before heading back to San Diego. It's sort of a…read moretradition to get an ice cream on a day trip. We had heard of KINNEY BLVD from the FRIDAY Food Truck Cookout. I learned that that's where they filmed the last scenes in the movie CHEF!!! In the ice cream shop, they had different flavors of different local chefs. I chose the CARAMEL ICE CREAM in a waffle cup. As for my Partner, he chose the STRAWBERRY SORBET in a waffle cone. We both liked our ice creams!!!

It was a very hot day and this looked like a perfect rest stop for the kids and I. Started by Kim…read moreMalek and her cousin, they had both never made ice cream before and are completely self taught. They have interesting flavors and have expanded quite a bit from their start in Oregon. The Abbot Kinney location was packed and service was a bit slow since their was only one person who was scooping the ice cream and serving as cashier. Honey lavender: Steeped lavender petals in local honey, bringing out more complex and herbaceous flavors. Has a distinct light purple color and did not taste like soap like some places that attempt lavender flavors. Hazelnut cookies and cream: Okay, if you think you've had Cookies & Cream, you haven't tried Salt & Straw's Oregon version. Apparently, Oregon grows like 99% of the country's hazelnuts, and they actually use nuts from their own farm for this. It's a coconut cream base with bourbon vanilla, packed with crushed sandwich cookies and this insane hazelnut butter fudge ripple.