After a decade since my last review, Kansha Creamery is still one of my favorite ice cream shops in…read moreSouthern California. Here are few key points: * Each year, the shop closes for the entire month of January for its annual winter break and the shop also occasionally closes on random dates, so check their Instagram page to make sure the shop is open on the day of your visit. * No samples! * $0.75 of every ice cream sold is donated to Community Loving (mutual aid organization that serves unhoused & low-income families & youth in the South Bay with the essential resources they need & deserve). * Each year, Kansha Creamery hosts a kids' flavor contest and turns those flavors into reality & ultimately features on Kansha's menu. * Their ice cream is made with Straus Family Creamery products. * Their pints are made without the use of gums or preservatives which causes them to freeze harder than store-bought ice cream, so place those pints in the fridge for 10-30 minutes before indulging. * Some flavors like black sesame are seasonal, but popular flavors like Mr. Universal and Matcha (both excellent) are available year-round. Two big thumbs up for their ice cream.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm so glad that I did!…read more There was a line out of the door when we came, but it does move by quick. I got the pistachio ice cream with mochi balls and red beans, which were not too sweet at all. The pistachio ice cream was really fresh and natural. It's not like the artificial pistachio flavor and it had whole pistachios in there for crunch. Loved it.

I am sure, dear reader, that you are aware that some people pronounce the word data like data, and…read morenot like data. this same concept is true when we consider the business name of Handel's. I thought it was pronounced Handel's like a last name should be, but a security guard, who I asked for directions to get to this place, called it Handel's like one calls the things one grips in bikes. Which is the correct way of saying it? I leave that up to you dear reader, as well as what ice cream flavor you want, and whether you want this ice cream in a cone or bowl, or made into a milkshake. However you take your ice cream I will say that you will likely enjoy it more in the resting place that Manhattan beach offers. As my pictures show, I took my ice cream (which was in a waffle cone, witha chocolate rim, decorated with peanuts for some extra light crunch) and I enjoyed it in a bonfire that I did not have to light. In the background, the Nice to Meet you song by Miles Smith gently wafting in the background. The gentle breeze, the notes around, the taste of damn good ice cream, all conspired to help me feel relaxed in place and mood. Thus, if one wants Handel's and also a place to sit that feels right for ice cream, the Manhattan Village one offers all that, at least it did for me. This Handel's is not a walk-in brick location. it is a window. The person who helped us out on this day was Jasmine, and of course her service was princess like. For instance, she showed me the difference between milkshake sizes and the difference between them is significant to the point where a large one can serve two. View the pictures and I invite you to disagree, if one can. Their ice cream selection is lengthy, and creative, and considerate--- they have sugar free and vegan options. So they have a large and ample array of flavors that will satisfy most if not all sweet tooths. I wanted to take the time to celebrate this Handel's for its location because the environment created the ice cream experience. So it was not the cherry on the top, it was the cone, that supported the ice cream.

Came Sunday night for a sweet treat. We come here often but we decided to try new items…read more We got the hurricane, brownie sundae, & a milkshake (total about $27) The hurricane icecream was basic, like a McFlurry but more vanilla based icecream. The brownie sundae was the star of the show. You get to choose your icecream options & the brownie was soft

I stopped by Manhattan Creamery with a group of six and almost ordered, but decided to check out…read moreSalt & Straw down the street because of all the hype. Big mistake....I wish I had stayed here. Sometimes you just want classic flavors done right, and that's exactly what they offer (no over-the-top combinations, just really good ice cream). The ambience is clean, there was a bit of a line but it moves quickly, and they have lots of flavors to choose from. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, and they happily let us sample before deciding. The Cookie Monster flavor was unforgettable. Definitely coming back next time.

Best ice cream shop !! So many different flavors.. and many many options …read more Ice cream sandwiches where you can choose your own cookie flavor, chocolate covered strawberries chocolate covered Reese's.. crepes!!! The works!! And everyone there is so nice great customer service!! I will always come here

Fav ice cream spot. I like the combination of flavors…read more Employees are always welcoming.

We came here at 7:20 PM on Saturday night. Parking was a chaos! No one can find parking but at the…read moresame time people are always leaving so you would have to fight for a spot. A lot of people parked in areas that are forbidden to park or just stayed in the middle of the lane with double signal on and out of their car because they are only trying to pick up togo. Food was super delicious though. Consistent across other honeymees and the ice cream itself was already delicious. They have a restroom if you need it. This store is merged with another boba shop so order from the correct cashier! Super nice and friendly. Service was fast and small shop.

Oh. My. God. When I first tasted the ice cream, I almost sweet creamed in my cone. (Did that come…read moreoff gross? It was supposed to be cheeky). Anyway- I came because a friend was raving about Salt and Straw and swore by it. Said it was the best ice cream in the world and I had to try. He said I had to have the salted caramel. I am not a huge ice cream person but I do enjoy some once in a while. I've tried Brusters and Handel's and I think they're overhyped. Of course I've had Baskin Robbin's, Thrifty's, Dreyers, Haagen-Dazs and so far HD is my favorite - until today. I had the salted caramel ribbon and I was totally blown away. I LOVED the vanilla ice cream and texture. I thought the caramel was incredible. I had never had ice cream as delicious as this. I called my boyfriend right away because he IS a big ice cream person and I had him choose a couple flavor pints I could take to him. He chose rum raisin and hazelnut cookie. I brought home a salted caramel pint for him to try too. Oh my gosh. We're going to try those together later and I will follow up with another review. So excited. They also have the best waffle cone I've ever had.

Salt & Straw is definitely a fun stop if you're into trying new and unusual ice cream flavors. The…read moreshop has a cool vibe and the staff is really friendly and let you sample a bunch before deciding. Some of the flavors are honestly really good and creative, but a few feel a bit over the top or just not something you'd want in ice cream. It's more of an experience place than somewhere I'd go when I just want a simple scoop. It's also on the pricier side, but that's expected for the type of shop it is. Overall, I'd say it's worth trying at least once, especially if you like adventurous desserts...but it might not be everyone's everyday ice cream spot.

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.

This been one of my go too life cream shops for a while. I go later in the night , it's less…read morecrowded.

This is our go to spot during the summer! We usually get the…read morecookies and cream ice cream rolls. They are 10/10 !! Mangonada: 10/10 Service is okay, they try their best, especially when it's like 15 ppl in line. They have a small indoor seating but we always take ours to go.

Higher end ice cream. Price was a lot. Portion was decent. Service was friendly. Not a busy place…read moreat all. Only outdoor seats available at this location at an outdoor shopping center. Not that sweet of a flavor. I'd recommend something else. Good for what it was. Mango Sticky Rice: 4.5/5

We went on a Friday night and there was a long line. It's not too bad actually but if someone asks…read morefor a sample, it holds up the line. They have plenty of seating but it was surprising to see that people just left their trash on the tables. Nobody was there to clean the tables either so a lot of them were dirty. The ice cream was delicious though. Loved their honeycomb, espresso brownie and affogato coffee.

Wow! So good, never had this type of thing before. It certainly enhances the traditional ice cream…read moresandwich! Those two Nutella cookies alone were amazing, put a scoop of delicious ice cream in the middle and it was heaven. When they asked me if I wanted it warmed, I figured, why not! But I was thinking to myself, its ice cream how is that going to work, but it did and was delicious! I'll admit, it was super hard to eat, though I still managed to destroy it for lunch! If you are getting the ice cream sandwich, you choose the base and then the ice cream and its easy. It was so good, I hope to get back there while in the area. Just three tables inside, so it is a small store, though I'm sure if there wasn't a festival outside that it there would be other places to sit outside. Highly recommend a visit here!

Can't walk past an ice cream shop and not go in, so of course we went inside and got our big back…read moreon. We decided to share an ice cream sandwich, which was $12, and honestly it was more than enough for two. You get to build your own sandwich by picking your base: cookie, brownie, or a combination of both. Then you choose your ice cream and toppings. We went with the combination base, brownie and Nutella cookie, and got the Mudslide ice cream. It was pretty tasty and definitely rich enough to share.

I'm so happy that I'm able to eat diary again specially ice cream…read more I have missed eating ice cream so bad. I came to salt and straw by myself after finishing shopping. I ordered the sea salt caramel and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. It was simply delicious. It a must try. And of course, the best part was that had a lot of samples!!! Great service.

Was my first time trying Salt and Straw and we wanted some premium good quality ice cream and this…read moreplace hit the spot. I really like ice cream shops that have unique flavors and high quality flavors and this place delivered on both fronts. I sampled a bunch of flavors and the coffee and nuts flavor was pretty good, but ended up getting the strawberry with black pepper and the chocolate brownie on a waffle cone. Both of those flavors were pretty solid, I liked the chocolate brownie a lot more than the strawberry, the strawberry had portions where it tasted straight like strawberry syrup that was a bit too sweet for my liking (even though I have a sweet tooth) The worker was nice even though we had like 4-5 samples before deciding what to buy without any pressure so that was nice. I like that they give napkins and a spoon as well if you ask. The only negatives were the price and I wish the waffle cone was made fresh right on the spot. But otherwise, would come back again!