My wife and I came by to 626 Ice Cream earlier this month to redeem the deal from the SGV Passport…read more It was for a Buy 2 get 2 free deal and it included toppings. I wrote a review a year ago and wanted to update it as it was still a 5 star experience for me! They open at 7pm and there were already people waiting in line. The shop rotates flavors often and the soft serves are all good! This recent visit was great! The staff let us sample per usual and explained how we could redeem our offer. My wife ended up getting 4 different flavors. The Blueberry Fig (dairy free), Mandarin (dairy free), Nian Gao (red bean) and one of my favorites the BLACK SESAME! We were able to choose 2 toppings each and we got them all with lids as we were going to take the other 2 home. They also offer some of past flavors as pints and we took home the Coconut Pandan (dairy free) that one is tremendous, btw! The location continues to be one of a kind from the tables and seats to the unique flavors of soft serve! Customer service is still great and the flavors are elite! Thanks again, 626 Ice Cream! ( ^_^)b

First time visiting--I drove 45 minutes to check it out, and honestly, I don't think it was worth…read morethe trip. I tried the blueberry fig and the mandarin flavors, and the blueberry fig was WAYY better. The mandarin was just too tart for my taste. As for toppings, I really liked the mochi and almonds. Service was decent, and the ambiance is cool and vibey--it feels like being in a wine bar, but for ice cream. I do appreciate that they're open late.

The parlor is really cool and hip, there are no seats inside but there are chairs and benches right…read moreoutside. The service was quick and polite. I just wish I had taken a picture of the ice cream sandwich I got but I ate it too fast. It was a triple milk ice cream with chocolate cookie sandwich. It was delicious! My friend got a waffle cone with salted chocolate (don't worry, it wasn't salty at all-very good chocolate flavor) and orange blossom ice cream (it had a pleasant flavor but I would probably not order it again). Overall: great experience, great service and high quality ice cream.

This review is a long time coming. Mother Moo is a Sierra Madre staple known for its overpriced ice…read morecream and desserts. The unfortunate part is that the ice cream really isn't that good, and the portions are small for what you pay.  What really turned me off, though, was the lack of common sense from the staff. If you've been here, you know they have a display case with slices of cake and pie. Normally you look through the case and point to the piece you want. That's exactly what I did. There were about ten pieces of cake in the case, and I picked one that had the perfect icing-to-cake ratio. The employee asked what I wanted, and when I pointed to the slice she told me, "You can only pick from these two," while holding up two other pieces. Apparently those were the older slices that they were trying to get rid of. They were clearly smaller and, judging by how they were being pushed, probably not the freshest either. Since I was basically being forced to buy something I didn't want, I said I didn't want anything. She just said "okay" and moved on to help the rest of my family. At that point I told my family we were leaving and heading to Bloomfield Creamery in Altadena instead. The employee had every opportunity to use a little common sense and simply give me the slice I asked for. I work hard for my money, and if I'm paying premium prices, I expect to choose what I'm buying. Instead, they lost Madre family of customers for good.

There are so many good dessert places to choose from in the Arcadia Shopping Mall…read more Churns Creamery is a relatively new ice cream and coffee shop. We came here to try their ice cream. Food: 5/5 Their ice cream flavors were unique featuring some Asian inspired flavors like yuzu and kumquat and some unique flavors like chunks & swirls and pbs crisp. I we got their kumquat and chunks & swirl flavors. Both of them were really good. The kumquat was really rich yet not too sweet. Service: 5/5 The servers were very helpful and let us try some different flavors. The cute part is that they have lactate for anyone who has lactose intolerance.

The store is located at the Arcadia mall food court area…read more We tried strawberry and chocolate ice cream and a matcha latte (got it unsweetened). The ice cream is a good dense texture. The matcha had a nice bold flavor. Wait can be a bit long as only one person was working - taking the orders and making the drinks/ice cream.

I came here with a friend after dinner to get some dessert. There was no line, so we were able to…read moretry some samples and order right away. I tried the lychee and matcha soft serve flavors, and ended up getting the matcha flavor. Those flavors were good, the lychee and matcha were pungent. But the texture of the soft serve wasn't my favorite. The texture wasn't my favorite, it was more of an icy texture as oppose to a creamy silky texture which I would have preferred. I usually like the Oreo topping on my soft serve since it gives it a crunch, but it just didn't taste that good after a few bites. This soft serve was also a bit pricey, it was around $7 for the soft serve and topping, which was a bit disappointing since it wasn't that great. My friend also got their crunchy nut ice cream and didn't like it. I wish I liked this place more since they have Asian flavors but unfortunately it wasn't my favorite. Maybe if they improve the texture of their soft serve, I would reconsider.

So we finally tried this place because the last few times we went here they were closed but said it…read morewas open online and on their hours posted. We honestly wished it was closed when we tried it this evening. Water based soft served. This is a sorbet not soft serve with dairy. A Sorbet. It wasn't even soft served with creaminess. I don't know how to describe it honestly. The charcoal is citrusy flavored. We got it with a waffle cone that was already leaking in the bottom when the employee handed it to us. Hence why my significant other has napkins on the bottom of the cone. (See photo below) The charcoal is like it's almost as if they put the mixed fruity flavor in the machine but mixed with charcoal powder. The blue cookie. Where is the cookie? WHERE. IS. IT?! Again, another water based almost icy "soft served" that's not soft what so ever. I got it with the bubble waffle and Frosted Flakes as the topping. Did I mention that both the charcoal "soft served" with waffle cone and blue cookie "soft served" with a bubble waffle and Frosted Flakes topping was $21 (we tipped also to help support small businesses but sheesh) as much as I love dessert we didn't finish either of these so called treats because it just wasn't good or what others would say, "it wasn't the vibe." The server was nice she let us try different flavors but we tasted coconut in the choconut ice cream flavor and she said it was hazelnut. Boyfriend and I literally took out pieces of coconut from our taster to prove to each other that there was coconut. Again it wasn't creamy ice cream either. Lack luster ice cream. There's a better ice cream place down the road that's always a line on the weekends.

This small dessert place is located in an outdoor mall. It is hard to find a parking space in the…read morelot. There is street parking available. This place is unique with Taiyaki Ice Cream. What is that? A freshly baked fish shell filled with custard or other filling. It is served with soft serve ice cream. There is a topping bar that is unlimited !!! the place was busy and there was a line. The servers were efficient to take the orders and prepare them too. The wait was not too long. I ordered the pineapple Dole whip and it was SO GOOD. The baked fish was filled with custard and enjoyable too. There are a few a few tables and chairs inside, but be ready to eat your treat outside. I am looking forward to returning and try other flavors.

My boyfriend and I came to With Love for some desserts. This plaza is really busy and parking is…read moretight, sharing its' parking lot with Golden Deli and Bopomofo. They were really busy but the staff was really nice and efficient. There are a few tables inside the quaint dessert shop. My boyfriend and I shared a Taiyaki Ice Cream ($7.95) with custard filling and ube soft serve. We also got some of the Taiyakis ($7.20 for 3) and opted for the custard, cheesecake, and cookie butter. Since it was busy and we knew it would take a while so we browsed the other retail businesses nearby. I noticed how considerate the staff was, as she waited for us to come back to dispense our soft serve ice cream, so it doesn't get soggy. It was much appreciated. I also notice that they premade some taiyaki shells for the soft serve ahead of time to cool so it doesn't melt the ice cream, but it lacks the warmness of a fresh taiyaki that the regular taiyakis have. I'm glad we got both to experience the best of both worlds. I can definitely see us coming back when we're in the area since we enjoyed the treats and the service is so considerate. Excited to try the new flavors they have in the future.

My partner and I couldn't decide. She wanted strawberry, and I wanted mango. We got both and shaved…read moreice in one bowl, and we enjoyed it! There is a container on the side where you can take extra condensed milk if you want, too. The order came out timely, and the restaurant was clean. This restaurant is really good for desserts!

Came here on a weekend around lunch time, and was craving for bingsu (Korean shaved ice). This…read morestore is conveniently located in the Arcadia Mall/Santa Anita mall (in the outdoor mall area nearby Nordstrom). I ordered the mango passionfruit bingsu (large) to share for two. Lots of mango pieces covered with passionfruit jelly (dripped with mango and passionfruit puree). You also get a scoop of ice cream (flavor of your choice) ) on top of your bingsu, and I chose vanilla. Very refreshing on a hot day! There are a handful of seating inside, so can be pretty crowded when busy. Good value as the large portion size is plenty to share for two. Parking wise, can be a pain in the you-know-what at this mall, especially on a weekend or during a holiday.

Got the opportunity to try this place out because my mom was craving ice cream after her Mother's…read moreDay dinner The staff was sooo sweet and patient with us since it was our first time there, and they let us sample flavors before choosing. We ended up getting the flight for $15 and it was totally worth it! My favorite was the coffee chip, and my mom loved the strawberry and chocolate one. Everything was super creamy, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Such a cute little spot & definitely coming back

Tried Moo Moo Mia today in Old Town Monrovia and it was such a cute little spot for ice cream. It's…read morelocated right off Myrtle, which honestly makes it a great stop because there's so much around the area already -- bars, restaurants, boutiques, jewelry shops, and little places to walk around before or after dessert. The shop itself is super clean, aesthetic, and welcoming. One thing I really appreciated is that they let you sample as many flavors as you want without making you feel rushed or awkward about it. They give you little sample spoons, and there's a container near the front where you can toss them when you're done, which keeps everything organized and easy while trying flavors. They have a really good variety of flavors (including seasonal and limited-time ones that rotate throughout the year), so there's always something new to try. They also post updates about new flavors on their Instagram, which is helpful if you like keeping up with specialty drops. I ended up getting Stracciatella, and it was SO good -- super creamy, smooth, rich, and flavorful without being overly sweet. You can tell the quality is there. Another bonus: the place is dog friendly, which makes it even better for walking around Old Town with friends, family, or pets. Overall, definitely recommend checking this place out if you're craving authentic-style ice cream and want a cute spot to hang out in Monrovia.

Decided to come here after dinner because our son had been telling us we needed to try it out. Even…read morethough 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!

Still thinking about Afters days after my visit. It's like a scoop of heaven in a cup. Cookie…read morebutter 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.

Decided to stop by here for dessert after dinner. There is free parking right outside…read more I believe they are currently undergoing a remodel so you cannot enter inside. Ordering is done right at the front entrance and they have a table with the menu posted. There are two benches outside the shop where you can sit to wait or to enjoy your ice cream. I enjoyed the s'mores ice cream! The toppings were just right and elevated each bite. Service was quick with taking our order and with preparing the ice cream. Wait was under 5 min.

Stopped here after an Angel City I'll take game. I didn't read the reviews, but apparently they are…read morestill under construction. There was another group of people that came at the same time as us, so I appreciated the ability to order online. The wait time wasn't too bad, but it would have been better had we been able to sit inside. My son said the cheesecake ice cream was 10/10.

Wow!!! What a nice ice cream/creamery and so much more this lovely place has to offer. I was in…read morethe area yesterday mid afternoon and something told me to walk in and try their ice cream. Not only they have ice cream, but this place might as well be a mini restaurant/store since they have EVERYTHING!! I am not going to mention everything one by one, but I will tell you this: that the energy, staff, and my tres lecches ice cream that Kathy served me was soooooooo gooooood! She gave me one generous scoop and I quite enjoyed it. Colorful, festive, beautiful creamery with great, friendly service. I didn't know about this gem. I wish they had this place in Studio City where I live. Great Latin music gave a good vibe which I so loved & enjoyed listening to while I was sitting there and eating my DELICIOUS ICE CREAM. !! I will definitely visit this place when I happen to be in Monrovia. DEFINITELY!! I so want to try all the other goodies that they have. They also make sandwiches. 2 thumbs up!! Thank You!!:-))

Decided to come by for dessert after eating next door. The place is spacious with some seating near…read morethe entrance. Towards the back is a corner of packaged candy and snacks. Some still in their original bulk packages. They have a wide selection of ice cream and paletas (popsicles). There were specific flavors such as snickers, Mexican hot chocolate, KitKat, and I saw an alcoholic one. A scoop of ice cream is 4.99$ and the pops I le is around 2$. The menu pricing was a bit cut off or blacked out on the end (see photos). There was only one staff helping us at the time. So we had to wait a bit but overall they have so much more than just candy and deserts. They have drinks, snacks, and sandwiches (jam only currently). Overall, it's just like any other michoacana stores. It was colorful, bright, clean, and has so much to select. The restroom was locked with a keypad but I didn't need to go so I didn't ask.