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Cashless is annoying. Ice cream had ice chips. Milky bun wasn't milky and was stale dried out. This place has gone downhill over the years. It's dead inside and nobody there on a hot day should've been an indication for me to leave. Shame on me. I won't be coming here ever again.
I've been going here since I was in college back in 2022, and it's by far one of the best ice cream places in Long Beach. The ice cream is delicious, service is great, and they're open super late and are in a good vibey area. Highly recommend!
Ice cream was good we got the cookies n cream it was delicious. We got it in a cup but you can get the milk bun which is the ice cream in a donut. The service was fast I was the only one there I knew what we wanted. The ambiance was not busy nice and clean. Seating outside.
Fantastic ice cream - both the mango sorbet and Ube brownie were refreshing, rich and delicious. The brownie in the Ube ice cream was super soft and not too sweet. The staff were friendly and offer samples prior to taking the order. The ambiance is cozy with few outdoor tables for seating. Highly recommended!
It was okay, they don't fill up the cups. Matcha berry crunch was good it had white crunchy bits but ive had better matcha flavors.
I had this ice cream (cookie monster) back in 2021 at a car show and could not remember the store's name. Up until recently, I discovered that it was this place! Ever since then when Im around the area, I would definitely grab some good desserts. Ps: First phone was back in 2021.
Been here so many times I've lost track of the calories lol but that's okay. The ice cream cake is worth trying with friends / family for a birthday. All the flavors are pretty darn good, my only complaint is they are cashless but it's better for their safety I'm sure just be aware if you come to have a card or apple / android pay for your bill. Fast service and some cool merch and collabs from time to time
I've walked by this popular ice cream shop many times but never gone in. So when I was craving ice cream on a hot day this week I decided to finally give it a try. They seem to have about 15 unique ice cream flavors at a time and are happy to let you try them before making a decision. On my visit they had three (!!) types of brownie ice cream. After trying all three I decided on the ube brownie batter ice cream. The ube was a nice complement to the chocolate richness of the brownie. Since it was my first visit, the person helping me suggested the milky bun, which turned out to be an ice cream sandwhich inside of a warm glazed donut. Ordering the milky bun was where I went wrong. The great thing about ice cream sandwiches is that they turn ice cream into an easy-to-hold treat with a cookie outside that complements the ice cream without over-powering it, similar to a cone. This sandwhich was (a) impossible to pick up and eat like a sandwhich, (b) way too sweet: it overpowered the flavor of the ice cream, and (c) poorly proportioned: there was far too much "milky bun" and not nearly enough ice cream. I ended up using a spoon to eat the ice cream out from inside the bun on its own, but it was less ice cream than you'd get in a normal 1 scoop cone or cup. I do want to give them another try, I'll just steer clear of the milky bun and recommend you do the same!
Let's say 2025 is the year of the pistachio. Fueled by the Dubai Chocolate craze, this green nut has taken over the culinary world, including, ice cream. So when I scrolled past social media posts about Afters' new Dubai Chocolate ice cream, I was set on tasting this viral sensation. Upon arriving, I saw their famous, vibrant blue COOKIE MONSTER (vanilla-based with chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, and fudge) -- a bestseller for a reason. But my true quest was for the mysterious Pistachio ice cream. I settled on a two-scoop combo: the Strawberry Cookie Crunch (classic strawberry with chocolate chips) and the highly anticipated Pistachio (pistachio-flavored with real chipped pistachio nuts). Both scoops were incredibly satisfying. The STRAWBERRY COOKIE CRUNCH offered a sweet, pleasant texture from the cookie dough. PISTACHIO ice cream was wonderfully creamy and absolutely loaded with broken pistachio nuts, providing a fantastic textural contrast. The flavor itself was subtle, with a distinct earthy and woody complexity that truly highlighted the unique taste of the nut without being overly sweet. Afters has clearly mastered these flavors, and I'm eager to explore their other high-quality offerings.
This saw my first time here, so I didn't really know the deal beyond that it was probably some good quality ice cream. Now, take that tasty ice cream and slap it in a warm donut??!? Don't mind if I do. ;) The service was quick and friendly, the two guys working there came out quick to greet us, answer our questions, and offer a few samples to help us narrow down the options. The place is simple and clean in feel and design. Not much seating wise, and space out front is limited, but whatever, you'll quickly forget about all of that as soon as you're enjoying your tasty dessert, I promise! :)
Located in a convenient plaza across from cal state LB! We tried the raspberry matcha crunch in a waffle cone! Service was kind and chatted! The place was clean and well-lit. Great dessert spot!
Afters is always a vibe and hands down one of the best spots in Long Beach when you have a late night craving for ice cream. The service here is consistently friendly and welcoming it feels like they genuinely want you to enjoy yourself and don't mind handing out all the free samples lol. Normally I'm loyal to my go to flavor Dark Matter but this time I decided to switch things up and went with the Stwaberry Cookie Crunch. No regrets there it was creamy, rich, and had that perfect balance of flavor and texture. My girl stuck with her tried and true favorite Salty O's and honestly I get why it's her go to every time. It's the perfect mix of sweet and salty, addictive in the best way. Whether you're pulling up after dinner or just looking for the perfect late night indulgence, Afters delivers every single time. If you haven't tried it yet do yourself a favorite it's worth every scoop.
I got the strawberry matcha crunch, which was great! I loved the strawberry jam ribbons and the white chocolate covered rice krispy treats. There's plenty of spots to sit outside and eat, and there is a lot of friendly staff available to help you get samples.
After is an amazing ice cream place that has lots of options, including vegan, gluten-free,, lactose free and dog ice cream. The flavors are quite unique. They also have chocolate covered ice cream, cream, cakes, pints and root beer floats! Delicious on a hot day. The service was fabulous. The ambience is cute and streamlined. Great place for a special treat read more
I always hear people talking about this place and I know a lot of restaurants that use their ice cream, yet, I have never been to their actual store. Not only am I a fan, but my dog is too. When I came in I was immediately greeted by - Lelan and Alec. They knew it was our first time so they gave us some time to think about what we wanted and they did not rush us and they were not super annoyed that it took us a few minutes They were really friendly and helpful. Asked if we wanted to sample any of the flavors and etc. they don't have a HUGE variety, but they have the standard flavors and my favorite, birthday cake (which looks amazing. It's so colorful) You can tell they use good quality ingredients We ended up getting a scoop of Vietnamese coffee And a birthday cake scoop and made it into a sundae They have merch (clothes, but also they have the cutest pins and keychains) They have a private parking lot They have ice cream cakes They have ice cream bars Now, for my dogs favorite part. My pup only has a few teeth left and she's gotten stubborn when it comes to drinking water. So I'm always looking for treats she can have. They have pup ice cream (we've tried so many and they always have preservatives / all this added stuff, Or she doesn't like it) This is a peanut butter ice cream with just 4 ingredients and she goes CRAZY for it They have private parking Vegan options Service is extremely helpful and friendly And my dog is their biggest fan Don't forget their ice cream bars, floats, sundaes, milkshakes and more Also, 5 stars for Alec and Lelan If you have a dog, you definitely have to try the doggy ice cream PS before coming look up their hours. They don't open very early read more
1 month ago
Cashless is annoying. Ice cream had ice chips. Milky bun wasn't milky and was stale dried out. This place has gone downhill over the years. It's dead inside and nobody there on a hot day should've been an indication for me to leave. Shame on me. I won't be coming here ever again. read more
I've been going here since I was in college back in 2022, and it's by far one of the best ice cream places in Long Beach. The ice cream is delicious, service is great, and they're open super late and are in a good vibey area. Highly recommend! read more
Ice cream was good we got the cookies n cream it was delicious. We got it in a cup but you can get the milk bun which is the ice cream in a donut. The service was fast I was the only one there I knew what we wanted. The ambiance was not busy nice and clean. Seating outside. read more
Fantastic ice cream - both the mango sorbet and Ube brownie were refreshing, rich and delicious. The brownie in the Ube ice cream was super soft and not too sweet. The staff were friendly and offer samples prior to taking the order. The ambiance is cozy with few outdoor tables for seating. Highly recommended! read more
6 months ago
I had this ice cream (cookie monster) back in 2021 at a car show and could not remember the store's name. Up until recently, I discovered that it was this place! Ever since then when Im around the area, I would definitely grab some good desserts. Ps: First phone was back in 2021. read more
9 months ago
Been here so many times I've lost track of the calories lol but that's okay. The ice cream cake is worth trying with friends / family for a birthday. All the flavors are pretty darn good, my only complaint is they are cashless but it's better for their safety I'm sure just be aware if you come to have a card or apple / android pay for your bill. Fast service and some cool merch and collabs from time to time read more
I've walked by this popular ice cream shop many times but never gone in. So when I was craving ice cream on a hot day this week I decided to finally give it a try. They seem to have about 15 unique ice cream flavors at a time and are happy to let you try them before making a decision. On my visit they had three (!!) types of brownie ice cream. After trying all three I decided on the ube brownie batter ice cream. The ube was a nice complement to the chocolate richness of the brownie. Since it was my first visit, the person helping me suggested the milky bun, which turned out to be an ice cream sandwhich inside of a warm glazed donut. Ordering the milky bun was where I went wrong. The great thing about ice cream sandwiches is that they turn ice cream into an easy-to-hold treat with a cookie outside that complements the ice cream without over-powering it, similar to a cone. This sandwhich was (a) impossible to pick up and eat like a sandwhich, (b) way too sweet: it overpowered the flavor of the ice cream, and (c) poorly proportioned: there was far too much "milky bun" and not nearly enough ice cream. I ended up using a spoon to eat the ice cream out from inside the bun on its own, but it was less ice cream than you'd get in a normal 1 scoop cone or cup. I do want to give them another try, I'll just steer clear of the milky bun and recommend you do the same! read more
Let's say 2025 is the year of the pistachio. Fueled by the Dubai Chocolate craze, this green nut has taken over the culinary world, including, ice cream. So when I scrolled past social media posts about Afters' new Dubai Chocolate ice cream, I was set on tasting this viral sensation. Upon arriving, I saw their famous, vibrant blue COOKIE MONSTER (vanilla-based with chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, and fudge) -- a bestseller for a reason. But my true quest was for the mysterious Pistachio ice cream. I settled on a two-scoop combo: the Strawberry Cookie Crunch (classic strawberry with chocolate chips) and the highly anticipated Pistachio (pistachio-flavored with real chipped pistachio nuts). Both scoops were incredibly satisfying. The STRAWBERRY COOKIE CRUNCH offered a sweet, pleasant texture from the cookie dough. PISTACHIO ice cream was wonderfully creamy and absolutely loaded with broken pistachio nuts, providing a fantastic textural contrast. The flavor itself was subtle, with a distinct earthy and woody complexity that truly highlighted the unique taste of the nut without being overly sweet. Afters has clearly mastered these flavors, and I'm eager to explore their other high-quality offerings. read more
11 months ago
This saw my first time here, so I didn't really know the deal beyond that it was probably some good quality ice cream. Now, take that tasty ice cream and slap it in a warm donut??!? Don't mind if I do. ;) The service was quick and friendly, the two guys working there came out quick to greet us, answer our questions, and offer a few samples to help us narrow down the options. The place is simple and clean in feel and design. Not much seating wise, and space out front is limited, but whatever, you'll quickly forget about all of that as soon as you're enjoying your tasty dessert, I promise! :) read more
1 year ago
Afters is always a vibe and hands down one of the best spots in Long Beach when you have a late night craving for ice cream. The service here is consistently friendly and welcoming it feels like they genuinely want you to enjoy yourself and don't mind handing out all the free samples lol. Normally I'm loyal to my go to flavor Dark Matter but this time I decided to switch things up and went with the Stwaberry Cookie Crunch. No regrets there it was creamy, rich, and had that perfect balance of flavor and texture. My girl stuck with her tried and true favorite Salty O's and honestly I get why it's her go to every time. It's the perfect mix of sweet and salty, addictive in the best way. Whether you're pulling up after dinner or just looking for the perfect late night indulgence, Afters delivers every single time. If you haven't tried it yet do yourself a favorite it's worth every scoop. read more
I got the strawberry matcha crunch, which was great! I loved the strawberry jam ribbons and the white chocolate covered rice krispy treats. There's plenty of spots to sit outside and eat, and there is a lot of friendly staff available to help you get samples. read more
This was a great opportunity to check out a local ice cream shop. They definitely had some unique ice cream flavors. I had the double dark chocolate with brownie and the pistachio Dubai. They complimented each other very well while the store does look a little rundown, and there are no restrooms for customers even, the ice cream was definitely creamy smooth and delicious Located near CFU Long Beach. It was a good opportunity for my colleagues and I to have a quick ice cream cap after a nice long meeting. read more
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Afters is a unique ice cream shop tucked away in a small plaza located on 7th and PCH, directly across the street from the Veterans Hospital. This ice cream joint is quite nostalgic to me as I used to stop by constantly in high school when their infamous 'Milky Bun' was trending in the foodie community. Their Milky Bun is ultimately a donut sandwich with a scoop of your choice of ice cream flavor in the middle. My go-to is the Milky Bun with their 'Cookie Monster' ice cream. Cookie Monster is cookies and cream with some sort of colored dye, I'm assuming. I love how they have a great and unique selection of flavors to choose from. My mom doesn't really enjoy sweets but she loved her waffle cone she had the other day. For an ice cream shop this is a pretty cool spot to treat your sweet tooth. Service was also A1 upon our recent visit, the young gentleman helping us was helpful, patient, and also offered us samples of their flavors. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area! read more
6 months ago
I saw a lot negative reviews on the service specifically the night shift but I've never had an issue with opening shift so this review is based off that. 10/10 service every time, the workers here are always pleasant to me, the store is always kept very clean, and the ice cream/milky buns are always delicious! read more
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We stopped at this small ice cream shop for a quick treat. The server was super friendly, attentive, and helpful. We ordered a sundae (on the cloud with mms, and caramel sauce) and two one scoops in cups ( killer chocolate brownie and triple c- vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, fudge and caramel and chocolate chip toppings). Ice cream is creamy, silky and tastes of the ingredients listed. It's a cute little place and right now they're selling g BTS21 merch. read more
There are over twenty-five locations in Southern California, so they must be doing something right. I was thinking of getting the jasmine milk tea, but saw they had some special "Avatar- The Last Airbender" flavors. I tried "Aang's Spirit Moon Matcha," as I love matcha. I didn't care for the cake pieces though. I went with "Zuko's Ly-Chi Chili." I liked the lychee part, but didn't care for the chili swirl. The ice cream was too soft and melty as well. I didn't end up finishing it. read more
3 years ago
What is a perfect summer treat? Mango sorbet with mochi : ) Looked like they had an array of flavors and toppings, but I just went straight for the mango lol Perfect after I just had a savory meal next door. Friendly service , just a little pricy. read more
2 years ago
Afters Ice Cream never fails to delight! This was my third visit, and once again, it exceeded expectations. The Cookie Butter flavor was divine, and my partner couldn't get enough of the Cookie Monster. The taste experience is truly out of this world. pricing remains reasonable. While parking might pose a challenge, the outstanding customer service more than makes up for it. Plus, the abundance of outdoor seating adds to the charm. We especially love that Afters Ice Cream is open late, making it the perfect late-night treat destination. Overall, the ice cream was incredibly tasty, leaving us already planning our next visit! read more
4 years ago
When I'm really craving the sweet stuff, After's always hits the spot. There are so many good flavors here that I was actually having a hard time choosing between. I ultimately ended up with the Single Scoop Cookie Monster. It's leaves your mouth a little bit blue, but so worth it when you're craving a creamy cookies 'n cream flavor. There's also an option to do a milky bun, which is having your ice cream in a donut form! read more
I LOVE AFTERS. 5 mins drive from Long Beach campus. In a very convenient location with plenty of parking and lots of other restaurant options. So great to grab ice cream here after dinner. GET THEIR JASMINE MILK TEA WITH MOCHI. It's a great alternative to boba. read more
3 years ago
I came here to try the ice cream. The flavors they have are interesting. Service was ok. The ice cream had great flavor and very creamy. If you like that kind of ice cream then this is your place to go. read more
I love Afters! The service is always fast and super friendly. It is open nice and late for that late night sweet tooth fix or date night, and the flavors are always unique and interesting. I got the ube brownie ice cream in a milky bun, which is basically a glazed donut cut in half like a sandwich. The ice cream had a great ube flavor and had little pieces of fudge brownie in it. And the price was reasonable. The only thing I would change next time is to skip on the milky bun and go for the cup. The milky bun is warm so it makes your ice cream melt twice as fast (and holding it with a warm human hand doesn't help), so you end up wolfing it down faster than you may have wanted to. Other than that, no complaints. read more
Ok so I have a huge sweet tooth, with an affinity for ice cream. Just a little shop serving your non-standard flavors of ice cream. A creamy double scoop of Cinnamon Toast Crunch - tasted like the cereal & a single scoop of Birthday Cake - equally creamy & good. Prices were inline with other ice cream places. Plenty of seating outside so ice cream on a warm night - it doesn't get much better. read more
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Ask the Community - Afters Ice Cream
Do they still sell T-shirts?
Yes they do have shirts still, as well as hats. They have a whole rack of short and long sleeve tees inside near the register.
Do they still have the Rick & Morty them going?
As of today, Mother's Day 2019, yes. And I'm so happy.
Is there an ingredient list for the ice creams? I can't find it online and one if my kids is allergic to peanuts, cashews and milk but wants to try Afters?
No. They just have the names of the flavors but you can ask the workers.
Any vegan or non dairy options?
They have mango, acai berry and monster chocolate for the vegan options.
What the heck? Cash only?
No, I used my ATM card. Maybe internet was down when you visited.
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