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    Bob's Freeze

    4.3 (171 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ryan F.

    I first came to Bob's over 30yrs ago ! Growing up in East LA Bob's was the place to go to for a chocolate dipped ice cream cone.on a summers day. It's been awhile since I've been there and it really didn't need up to my expectations. I got a strawberry Sunday, the strawberries were still super frozen and didn't have any flavor. The ice cream was tasty. I should have stuck with a chocolate dipped cone. Well I'd go there again and pass on anything with fruit. Its a small place and the service was excellent. I would give it a try if you like soft served ice cream.

    Jessica G.

    Best little soft serve ice cream shop I've had in a while. I am obsessed with chocolate dipped vanilla soft serve and this place, is dangerously good! Something so simple but so satisfying! A must go!! Con: cash only, but I guess that a pro too so I don't go too often and gain a bunch of weight

    Small Banana Split
    Sebastian C.

    I don't crave ice cream often but when I do, I expect nothing but the best. My girlfriend recommended we go to this spot because it's been a staple in the area over the years. I ordered their banana split and it was THEBOMB.COM. I 100% recommend this spot but keep in mind that this place is CASH ONLY.

    Plain suncup
    Peter H.

    A group of us decided to have ice cream post-workout. To be fair, it's been pretty hot, and this place was nearby. People were getting the sundae, hot fudge, and dipped cones, with the only downside being that a few slush/slush float flavors were unavailable that evening. I ordered the small plain suncup which is a generous serving of their vanilla soft serve. Don't let the word "plain" fool you; it's a worthy, full-fat, creamy, and flavorful delight, unadulterated by wafer cones, chocolate, or colorful toppings and syrup. Not sure why it's called suncup though.

    Giovanna D.

    Finally had the opportunity to try Bob's, and it was so great! They have a pretty big menu and it was tough to decide what to get, but we ended up choose the classic banana split. We chose the smaller option, but it was more than enough for two people to share! The flavors and boat made it nostalgic to the banana splits we would get as kids from the ice cream truck. The soft serve is delicious and they are generous with the toppings! They have a small parking lot behind the establishment, and there is also some street parking in front/nearby. I highly recommend giving Bob's a try if you're ever in the area!

    Banana split!
    Gia H.

    4.4/5 Food- you can't go wrong with this ice cream stop. We tried the banana split, chocolate dipped cone, and the icecream slush. The most outstanding one was the chocolate dipped cone! Delicious warm chocolate shell and vanilla soft serve inside. Service- our cashier was swift and attentive. Portions are huge btw if you're getting a banana split it might be double than you think. Ambiance- most people park on the curb and get this to go. You may also stand at the storefront and enjoy your treat

    Strawberry Sundae
    Tiffany M.

    Came here recently and got the banana split and strawberry sundae. The syrups were watered down. It did ruin the flavor. This is not how I remember them to be.

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    Matthew L.

    Place is a hidden gem. Got the old school vibe and carnival feel. But the ice cream. Man. It's good!! You definitely taste the freshness in their soft serve. They also got a lot of options. I had the dipped cone and my kid got the Oreo parfait. They hooked it up. Definitely worth rolling up to. They are open late, 10pm. Cash only.

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    Dulce L.

    A community staple! Been coming here since I can recall. Banana marshmallow shakes never fail to impress. There's parking in the back, also some street parking. the service is fast, they prices are decent.

    Chocolate parfait

    Similar to Dairy Queen but more affordable and generous portions! Really delicious and good service. I want to go back to try the dipped cones. We had the chocolate syrup parfait and the chocolate shake. Nowhere to sit; eat it in your car.

    Left to right: Large Banana Split, Large Strawberry Slush Float, Small Cone
    Katie C.

    Cash only. Plenty of parking in rear. So glad I stumbled upon this spot on yelp, will be coming back often. Strawberry Slush Float - not too sweet, soft serve was creamy and paired well the slush. So good! Large Banana Split - bananas, custard, chocolate syrup, strawberry puree, whipped cream and peanuts for crunch. Cone - so simple but good. Creamy and rich but light.

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    Liz P.

    It was good but I wish they had foam cups and not coffee cups cuz then the coffee cups get all soft and soggy

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    Brian V.

    4++ small little mom and pop type spot that serves up some soft serve as well as other dessert treats. The folks here are very kind. Also note that it's cash only. I was in the area and I wanted some dessert. This place popped up on my radar and I thought it would be perfect. I am a huge fan of dipped cones. Ordered the small and it was a perfect size. Definitely hit that spot.

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    6 months ago

    LOVE this spot. Ive been going there since many moons ago and they are delicious. A definite treat

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    1 year ago

    Fast and tasty on a hot summer day right next to a Marisco spot. Banana split and a parfait for the low

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    2 years ago

    Classic Freeze stop. There's constantly a line outside but it moves fast. Only downside is that it's cash only

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    1 year ago

    No chocolate soft serve. Only vanilla. No seating. Service was fine but I would have rather gone to Dairy Queen tbh. Skip this place

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    Local favorite. Been coming since I was little in 1980's with my older brothers. Now I come with my husband and kids.

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    Cash only with no atm. In this day and age at least have a Zelle link or credit card surcharge...

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    Salt & Straw

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    My friends and I visited this location for dessert after lunch. This Salt and Straw location is a…read morelittle more spacious than some of the other locations I've been to like Brentwood, Studio City, Newport Beach, and WeHo. There's even a bathroom in there for customers -- brilliant !! The variety of flavors is pretty standard, but they provide their monthly specials and some last chance ice cream flavors. I got the Daisy Chains limited edition flavor, as well as the apple cider donuts flavor from the September apple series. They both complemented each other fabulously since the Daisy Chains flavor has pink frosting and sugar cookies in a vanilla base, whereas the apple cider donuts flavor has a lot of cinnamon and some caramel adorned inside. I also have routinely skipped out on their waffle cones -- a crime because they taste superb and smell even better. It holds a surprisingly generous amount of ice cream and doesn't melt so long as you stay inside or are not in hot weather.

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    4.4(924 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Downtown
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    My partner has said these ice creams were super fresh and good every time he had them. I got the…read morechocolate and cookies and cream and boy was he right. They are way creamier and the cookies were soft. The chocolate was perfect too. I got them on a sugar cone which was okay. The ice cream was perfection though. Customer service is super friendly and spot on. They are super nice even when it is crazy busy on a Sunday.

    On Saturday, September 5th, I stopped by McConnell's Ice Creams inside Grand Central Market in the…read moreafternoon after having lunch there. And, we went to get some ice cream for dessert. My Mom ordered a single cone, which came with two scoops. She chose vanilla and another flavor that had a delicious coconut taste to it. I ordered a single cup and, after trying a few flavors, I ended up choosing the coconut-flavored one and strawberry. I don't remember the exact name of the coconut flavor, but it was really delicious! The ice cream was absolutely delicious, and the service was also excellent. We were very happy with our visit. I've also heard that McConnell's uses high-quality ingredients, and I really hope that's true because you can definitely taste the quality in the ice cream. I would definitely come back again! A little while ago, I heard that McConnell's ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients, so I bought a bunch of it from Whole Foods Market and stocked up at home.

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    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    4.7(372 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Downtown

    Saw this place near my hotel in DTLA and heard a lot of good things about it. After eating ramen, I…read morewent to grab some ice cream from here. The place is super small and no line, but the flavors were plentiful. I forget what they do, but you can get a combo of flavors in a single scoop. Cookies n cream and cookie dough are my two favorites, so I got that combo. It was super yummy. No wonder the place has so many positive reviews on Yelp!!

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    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    5.2 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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    I've been here a few times over the years already, well before the matcha craze--Midori is…read moredefinitely one of the OG SoCal matcha spots. But I wanted to leave a review because the girl (I forgot to ask her name, sadly) who helped me today was really lovely! I bought 30g of their matcha and admittedly thought when they didn't give it to me at the counter that they forgot, but I sat down at a table to eat my ice cream and decided to just ask for it after I finished. Thank goodness I did, because the cashier came up to my table about 10 minutes later and handed me a little bag of fresh-ground matcha. She took a second to explain to me how to store it and keep it fresh, and I just really appreciated the extra bit of customer service, even if it's something they're maybe expected to do. When I have the money, I'll definitely come back and get their 100g pack! Highly recommend this place for any matcha lovers, whether you're looking for a drink, a sweet soft serve treat, or matcha for home use.

    Drinks are fine, I'll stop by very occasionally, can come out a little slow from the way things…read morelook like its run. They don't offer much freedom with how drinks are made which is very odd for a drink shop especially costing $8-10 per drink. Cashiers are fine, but robotic especially with their constant upselling. And they look stressed usually. Shop is small, and there's no bathroom offered at all even with a purchase. They also do not validate for parking.

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    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    10.1 mi•Windsor Square
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    If you haven't tried Salt & Straw, my only question is do you live under a rock? It's literally the…read morebest place to try unique ice cream in LA. They have so many locations and only wish they had more. The closest to me is about 20mins away but it's worth the drive every time. I love this location especially. Always such friendly staff and never have to wait in a long line. Basically, if you're a newbie, you go in and ALWAYS as for the "seasonal flavors" for tasting. They give you tasters on silver spoons and you drop it down this hole when you're done. It's literally their culture to give you a taste of everything on their seasonal menu so don't skip out on this experience. It's the best way to try their ice cream. FUN FACT: they also have 1-2 flavors that are considered "last chance" flavors which means they are about to run out so get it before it's gone. Each month I go in to try another tasty flavor and it never disappoints but I am sometimes that girl who tries the new stuff but ends up getting her usual order (chocolate brownie) and am always happy. Just the smell of sugar cone alone when you walk in gets you hooked. The atmosphere is just so welcoming. Don't be intimidated by the many flavors to choose from because there are a lot. I like to get their double scoop in a waffle cone, but they also have awesome split scoop options for those more adventurous and want to try multiple flavors in one scoop. Saves you for when you're keeping your sugar levels down. There are usually always places to sit inside or outside so you can enjoy your goodies right away. They even have cool swag if you become a huge fan like me. If you like a little savory and sweetness in your ice cream this is the place to be.

    One of the most memorable ice cream shops! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is…read moreincredible. I love the vintage feel of the store, with cute decor. There's always a pretty long wait, but it moves pretty quickly. The employees are efficient with taking orders and scooping ice cream. I absolutely love how Salt & Straw has a changing seasonal menu. It's so fun to see what unique flavors/themes they have for every month. I vividly remember their cereal theme, which featured different delicious cereal flavors. They have a kid's scoop, which is a smaller (and cheaper) singular scoop if you're feeling less hungry. Excited to visit again!

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