Decided to come here after dinner because our son had been telling us we needed to try it out. Even though there was a long line out the door, it actually moved pretty fast! There was only one person working the counter and serving the whole crowd, but they were definitely hustling. They have a lot of really funky and unique flavors to choose from. We ended up trying the Cookie Monster (served in a donut!) and the Ube. Both were really solid--the ice cream is high quality and definitely explains why this place is so popular. The process is simple: you just pay on the iPad and then grab your ice cream. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're in Pasadena and looking for a sweet treat! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Ordering window - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Still thinking about Afters days after my visit. It's like a scoop of heaven in a cup. Cookie butter flavor topped with Oreo crumbs is simply heavenly! They offer so many tempting flavors (strawberry cookie crunch, milk & cereal, Cookie Monster, etc.), that I was glad they told me in advance I can try samples. Great customer service. Also amazing ice cream. The parkour is outdoors, and super cute. I also appreciate the fact that they have an indoor place you can enjoy after receiving your order. Since it was a rainy evening, we sat indoors and had a great "afters" treat post dinner. read more

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my friends and i come here a fair amount of times and i always get the strawberry cookie crunch. it's honestly SO amazing with the small cookie bits. the service is good! they're always friendly and work so fast because they always get a long line at night! the area is SO adorable, i absolutely love the design here and there's a couple of tables and chairs to sit at. such a cute and nicely lit place. you can do street parking since their parking lot only has 3 spots. read more

Afters Ice Cream - strawberry cookie crunch & cookie monster - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped by Afters yesterday after eating a late lunch/early dinner. I had the coffee flavored ice cream and the milk & cereal. I love how you can do half & half. It's a cool gas station looking place, and the server was friendly and helpful too. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Good late night place to get ice cream. My favorite combo from afters is milky bun with jasmine milk tea and fruity pebbles combo. Dangerous combo but super good. Beware lots of sugar tho. The donut , ice cream, and cereal goes well together. The fruity pebble gives it some crunch as well. Only outdoor seat with very limited parking but there's street parking. read more

What can you improve first time coming to this place or business or ice cream shop, was ok or overpriced overrated , people or customer service , the two girls working there were extremely rude music was loud blasting music that should have not been playing for a business I could barely hear them and I'm sure they can barely here me but when I asked what they would recommend since it was my first time there it's ice cream so how about some details elaborate a little what's on your Sundays or floats or milkshakes what type or flavors do you have, here's the menu if you know how to read wow if i know how to read great job at insulting me , and way overpriced for two scoops of ice cream I could have got at the market not impressed at all with this place at all what topping do you have what flavors it's toppings and it's ice cream what do you recommend just look at the menu it's just basic stuff on there she replied order or don't I got the coffee ice cream named The Saigon Coffee nothing Vietnamese or Saigon about it it was ok I have had way better coffee ice cream at other places it was way overpriced and overrated and people were extremely rude no people skills no customer service experience what so ever and no retail no restaurant service skills at all not friendly at all they wanted to get rid of me , no small talk no how are you doing just what do you want what are you getting here the menu no recommendations , can't sell anything your business skills suck you are selling ice cream so sell me the experience the great service so I don't say it's overrated and overpriced convince me of how great and different this ice cream is and better than the rest of the other ice cream shops or restaurants. Both girls were rude and had bad attitudes. I'll never come back here ever again first time and the last time. And this review is for the Afters ice cream shop in Pasadena California on Green Street, 1265 E Green Street read more

Fun flavors - seems that a lot of their flavors are based around chunky textured ingredients like cookies and brownies. I enjoyed the ube brownie and Cookie Monster. Good flavors, not too sweet, and the cookie chunks are decent sized. I got the small size, and it looked funny in the waffle cone. It's not that much cheaper than getting ice cream at Salt and Straw, which I think has the better quality when it comes to ingredients. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Salty Oreo (left) and Ube Brownie/Cookie Monster (right) - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious ice cream with fun flavors! I usually get the coffee flavor but opted for the salted Oreo and it didn't disappoint. Be mindful that There's plenty of outdoor seating but not a dine in type of shop. Service was quick and the staff was so kind to split my kids milkshake into two cups for us. read more

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I came here after a big lunch at Langer's with the parentals or the "elders" as they like to call themselves. My parents are weird! Anyways, they checked into the hotel and want to get some cardio in after a big lunch. I was looking for somewhere for Ice Cream nearby where they were staying. I found Afters which was conveniently located close by. I didn't tell my parents that there was ice cream nearby as I was afraid they would shoot down the idea as they still like to control me. We arrived at Afters to find a cute little ice cream shop in a repurposed gas station. Love the venue! I asked the "elders" if they would like some ice cream, but they politely declined as they were still full from lunch. I'm forever indecisive and asked to try some flavors of ice cream before ultimately deciding on Mint Monster. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is my all-time favorite flavor. The sample that I tried was delish. I got a scoop in a cup to-go. I started to take pictures of the ice cream for this review before I could finish taking pictures. My Mother is hovering next to me waiting to pounce on the ice cream. That's why we call her the Seagull! She grabs an extra spoon to sample the ice cream for herself. I told her that I could get her a cup of ice cream, but she's perfectly content with eating mine instead. Before I knew it, Dad wanted some too. Alas, I finally got an opportunity to try my ice cream. It was great, btw! I will definitely be back to try some other flavors. Luckily, the "elders" live in Florida and I'll be taking the wife and son with me next time. They won't refuse their own cup of ice cream and I'll have more to myself. read more

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The ice cream shop that is almost exclusively responsible for my "quarantine 15" is the conveniently open-late (until midnight!) and mouth-watering Afters Ice Cream. I know what you are asking yourself? What came before Afters? Well, other name-worthy contenders but nothing as jam-packed flavorful, relatively affordable ($8/$9 a pint) and timeless ice cream options like Jasmine Tea, Ube, etc. (Note: I don't believe there is a vegan selection). My all time favorite is Dark Matter - a black-colored chocolate with even more chocolate (brownie chunks) kind-of ice cream. You really can't go wrong with any of the flavors. Sample one or three and enjoy! read more

1st time at this location. It's really cute but looks like a play house. The staff is really nice but they don't really clean the tables. The ice cream is always delicious but this location is limited on options specially non-dairy options. read more

The good: - The woman working the truck was really nice and offered many samples. - There is plenty of outdoor sitting - The ice cream itself was pretty good, creamy and not too sweet The less good: - There is a lack in variety (only around 10 flavors) - The portions are small, despite being relatively pricey - The ice cream (at least ours) arrived half melted, maybe because it was a really hot day in Pasadena - The tables are not kept clean due to them being outside and so it's up to the customer to clean them during the day Overall this location isn't bad and is definitely not a wrong choice for ice cream, there are just things to consider about the experience. read more

Very cool place and very good ice cream. But if you want to try Mint Monster, DON'T! They haven't had it for weeks now and they won't take it off the menu. read more

Great hidden spot in Pasadena with amazing ice cream with unique flavors. I had the milky bun which is a honey bun split in half with ice cream in the middle. A hot bun and cold ice cream in the middle. It was amazing. I joked with a friend if epicurean delight and decadence had a baby, this would be it. Very cool ambience as it is an old gas station and service is perfect. Try the Ube ice cream. A must try if you are in Pasadena. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Milky bun. Honey bun split in half with ice cream. Pressed in waffle maker and added fruity pebbles to ice cream inside - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow!!!!! I got super lucky to have discovered this amazing little ice cream shop while working in Pasadena this week. I have stopped by twice so far... perhaps have time and space in my belly for one more trip!! Huge portions! Incredibly rich and flavorful ice cream, blended with cookies and other sweet things. I met two staffers and both were lovely! No wait. Outdoor seating was clean. Spacious for a small shop. Loved everything about Afters! read more

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I got milk and cereal with fruitty pebble. I was the first to order from my group of friends and they already finished making it but they were nice enough to put on the party hat. They also have donut with ice cream. Looked every good but super sweet at the same time. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great outdoor ice cream spot on Green Street. The parking lot is tiny but there's plenty of street parking. They have outdoor benches to sit on and has kind of a retro vibe. We got two scoops in a waffle bowl, cookie butter ice cream and strawberry chip. The cookie butter was creamy while the strawberry was tart and loaded with chips. Came out to about $10 but was enough to share for two people. read more

Overpriced tiny scoop of ice cream for it to taste mediocre. I got chocolate. They were fast but it was unfortunate that they were running out of flavors and had to choose basic chocolate. This location has a cute vintage looking gas station out front and it is outdoor seating only. The workers were fast at serving us. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Mellow R&B tunes playing against a backdrop reminiscent of the 50's (gas station pumps and all) made this place give me all the feels. We happened to luck out and got there before the rush on a Saturday evening. The employee was so nice and let us sample the flavors we wanted. My family loved it here. We ordered: Mango Sorbet x2 (one with gummy bears that weren't expired!), Cookie Monster, and Jasmine Milk Tea (with Afters Flakes- salted corn flakes). Everyone loved their scoops. Def recommend a try! read more

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Stopped by on Saturday, 03/22/25. This is a smaller Afters compared to other locations. Got the 2-scoop cup which was $7.95. Got the Saigon Coffee and Mint Monster flavor - so delicious!!!! You can also try out some samples too! read more

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Looking for some late night ice cream? Afters was the only place open! Not my first time there and I got to say it always hits the spot. Quick service and pleasant vibe all around. Super delicious and I will be back! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Ube with flakes on top - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Way better than an ice cream place we went to in Long Beach. Salty O's is my favorite thus far. read more

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Solid, small location themed after a vintage gas station stop. There's outdoor tables with seating and some umbrellas too, if it's a particularly sunny day. It shares the same plaza as Hoji Tea Community, so there's a tiny shared lot, but you can always do street parking here. Although there was a line at night, it went fairly fast and we got a decent scoop of ice cream. The flavor that we shared was their ube brownie. Decent size chunks of brownie inside of a sweet ube ice cream. Not bad. read more

There was blond hair deep inside my ice cream #ew these employees need to wear hairnets or tie their hair up read more

Afters Ice Cream - Can't really see, BUT THERE WAS BLONDE HAIR IN THE ICE CREAM!!! Pulled it out from DEEP inside it..these employees need to wear hairnets ew - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

This small little spot is cute for ice cream on a nice evening! It looks like a little gas station but it's an ice cream spot! I like to come to Afters for ice cream every once in a while for ice cream because they always have new flavors. I love ice cream so I'm bound to always find a good flavor. They've been having the BTS collab and tried it this time and it was good! We also came at a good time since there wasn't a long line so service was fast but after we got our ice cream it got crowded quick! Love ice cream anytime! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I tried the milky bun with jasmine milk tea ice cream and gummy bears! The bun was nice and warm and reminded me of a glazed donut. I've never had anything like it so I would definitely come back! read more

First time been there. we ordered Vietnamese Coffee, Jasmine tea, Strawberry bar cover with chocolate and my Ube brownie. All taste good. The shop offered free Ube Brownie ice cream bar. Interestin kind of seating. Nice neighborhood. read more

Afters is that little late night treat you need after a tough day to put a smile on your face. It's decadent and sweet (some flavors on the extra sweet side). The craminess is pretty good, never tasting 'icy.' I like the cookie monster flavor and their version of mint chocolate chip! I've tried the ice cream sandwich in the milky bun and is definitely a sweetness overload. The bun is not super soft that I imagined. I would personally skip this add on. read more

Date of visit: October 25, 2023 Selections: Cookie Butter and Dark Matter Brownie Batter Experience: Second time coming here with the first being a long time ago, so it was a nice surprise coming to this location with the hubby and friends and realizing I've been here before lolz I was stuck between two flavors and luckily my husband wanted the other one I wanted, so we shared a double scoop of Cookie Butter and Dark Matter Brownie Batter. We sat across the way from where we got our ice cream in an inclosed seating area with Jimmy Fallon playing on the screen as we ate and chatted with our double dates. The ice creams were creamy and packed with flavor with Cookie Butter being my favorite. I just love having chunks of what I was eating mixed into the ice cream since I like having different textures in what I eat. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Both were Delish! However we both REALLY like Cookie Monster with the cookie chunks in it! Must Try! read more

Afters Ice Cream - Cookie Monster + Strawberry Cookie Crunch - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is so comedic-- my 2 friends and I arrived at 11:58pm. We understand it is 2 min before closing but we decided to try anyways to see our chances. We get to the counter and the employee started taking our order. However, the employee behind him said "we're actually closed" and the employee taking our order repeated the same thing out of fear? I understand that we came at last minute and we hate to be those people-- but we were ready to order as soon as we arrived. I would understand if the employee immediately turned us away, but he only turned away our order because another employee seemed annoyed. This only happened because the 2 men in front of us took a while to order which caused us to order past midnight. Terrible customer service in my opinion. I would have never treated guests like this. Most places will take orders from the last people in line. After not only took our orders but didn't seem to feel bad about it. I used to work in food industry, and this is not the way I would treat guests ever. read more

Satisfied with my ice cream craving. I try to look for a non-artificial tasting vegan ice cream and I think I found the spot. I don't believe the flavor was listed on the board but after asking if they had vegan flavors, the employee gave me 2 options. I opted for the Chocolate Chip Cookie... it was fantastic! No artificial after taste or chalky consistency, it felt like I was eating dairy based ice cream. My parents ordered the Milky Bun with cinnamon toast crunch and a Mint Monster on a waffle cone. They enjoyed their dessert so much they were sitting in silence like little kids. We arrived around 2PM on a Saturday and there wasn't a line. People were sitting around with their ice cream and customers were coming and going quickly. Ice cream came out fast and the employee had great energy. Location is cute and traffic wasn't a bother. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Milky Bun - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The best ice cream experience I've ever had! Their milky bun is absolutely amazing -- they should sell it everywhere. A must-visit spot in the Los Angeles area! read more

Such yummy ice cream! I got the mint monster and dark matter brownie batter in a single scoop. The mint was not overpowering and I love the chewy texture of the Oreo and chocolate chip cookie inside. We didn't see it advertised but my boyfriend also got the milky bun ice cream donut sandwich. Also delicious! We came on a Monday night so there was no line and plenty of seating :) free street parking nearby. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Single Scoop- Mint Monster + Dark Matter Brownie Batter - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I absolutely loved the jasmine milk tea ice cream. It was everything I could've hoped for! The creamy texture was so smooth, and the floral hint of jasmine tea gave it this light, delicate flavor. It wasn't overly sweet. I kinda wish I added in some toppings but for one scoop of ice cream, it was pretty pricey. I'll have to come back to try the milky bun next time. Overall, the service was quick, and there's a cute little fake gas station in front. read more

Afters Ice Cream - Jasmine Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Afters is such a cute & creative ice cream concept. I especially like this location because of the vintage gas station vibes. The flavors are super unique like jasmine milk tea! My favorite is the COOKIE MONSTER with the waffle cone. It's cookies n cream but blue! ENJOY! PS: There are only 3 parking spots, but there is street parking! read more

They've got really interesting flavors. My favorites are the jasmine milk tea, Saigon coffee, milk cereal and the mocha. Don't be discouraged by the long line, it moves pretty fast. read more

My husband and I were walking around the neighborhood talking pictures of the beautiful spring flowers and trying to catch the painted sky sunset on our stroll. Suddenly we both spotted a cute little ice cream shop with a couple of people enjoying their treats outside. We each ordered a scoop. I chose Saigon Coffee topped with gummy bears (don't judge me) and he opted for the bright blue Cookie Monster flavor. The scoops were quite large and the ice cream was creamy and had the perfect flavor and sweetness. The Cookie Monster flavor is a vanilla base with lots of crushed up cookies inside and a true Cookie Monster hue that does Sesame Street proud. The shop had a couple of outdoor tables with umbrellas if you want to eat there. We ate ours on the walk back home. I know it was good because before I was able to snap a picture I had finished my cup. I love coffee ice cream and this one was particularly delicious. The only problem I see is that this shop is walking distance from my home and they are open really late (until midnight on a weeknight) which may tempt me to eat ice cream even more often than I already do. In all seriousness, I am happy we stumbled upon this gem because they have a nice selection of flavors and good quality ice cream just puts me in a great mood! As someone who makes her own ice cream regularly, I have high standards when it comes to frozen desserts. While they offer fun and creative flavors, there is nothing too fancy that it will scare off those who appreciate a quality cup of vanilla. Looking forward to trying more flavors in the near future. read more

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Love the set up. Madison helped us out very efficiently, keeping up with customer demands with a great attitude. Worth the drive from Burbank. Outdoor seating. Had good music playing as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Walked here because it was walking distance from my friend's apartment! This Afters Ice Cream location is a treat itself - it looks like a tiny old gas station revamped! You won't miss it passing by on the road. I've been to other Afters Ice Cream locations before but never like this! You order and pay at the mini window and get your ice cream in less than a minute. I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea flavor and my friends ordered the Mango Sorbet and Ube flavor. All of them were delicious! Afters is known for their special variety of flavors that honestly give you a "wow" factor each time you take a bite. You can't go wrong with choosing any flavor or topping to put on top. You can get scoops, cones, and in a milky bun (its what they are known for), and now...pints! Give it a try - you won't want to miss the wonderful flavors. read more

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