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Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4.2 (474 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Ube ice cream & cotton candy explosion (pop rocks) it was okay.
Mariah P.

ALL ABOUT THE UBE! Probably the best tasting ube ice cream from a shop. The service was so quick, you order at the window and they prepare your order on the spot. It's all outdoors but had enough seating. Will be back!

Tori H.

Went here for my monthly ice cream date with the girls and was pleasantly surprised. It kind of reminds me of Handles. I got a scoop of Gram Central Station on a cone. One of my friends got cookies in cream on a waffle cone, and the other got birthday cake and cookie dough on a cone. This Gram Central Station was different from handles it had chocolate chunks in it which was a nice additive. The overall taste of the Gram Cracker ice cream remained the same. My friends enjoyed their ice creams for the most part. Except the birthday cake, she wasn't a fan of the birthday cake but loved the cookie dough. We enjoyed the outside seating. There was plenty of parking. Definitely recommend.

Regular waffle cones
Jenn G.

$4 Freezes, yes please! I've frequented Bruster's Real Ice Cream a few times for their ice cream but it was the first time recently that I tried their freezes. The freeze consist of 4 scoops of their sherbet, sorbet or Italian ice along with a whole bottle of Sprite. Once in a while, Brusters will have special nights when they do $4 freezes and this was exactly how i got to try my first freeze. The freezes are quite the deal and treat for the summer. They are so refreshing and tasty. I chose to get a peach freeze and enjoyed it a lot. My friend got a black raspberry freeze and this was also quite tasty. For four scoops of a sherbet, a freeze is definitely a treat and an indulgence! I think I may have found my new favorite treat at Brusters.

New York Cheesecake
Lawrence H.

My go-'tos are hot fudge sundaes and Death by Chocolate. Today, I decided to get the New York Cheesecake. Not bad. But not as good as Death by Chocolate. I recommend using their app so that you accumulate points for future discounts and also to receive coupon discounts. Service is always friendly and prompt. No issues with parking.

Bear loves his puppy cup.
Steve O.

I scream, you scream, we all...well you know. My son offered to pick up Bruster's on his way back from cat sitting so I was all in. There was a new flavor called pineapple upside down cake that had caught my eye so I handed him my credit card and told him to hook up the household. It's nice that you get credit toward future purchase discounts which are appreciated. I ordered a large that comes with 4 scoops. Besides the new item, I added cherry vanilla, rocky road, and butter pecan. Guess I was feeling a bit nutty. The pineapple was a little too cakey for me but I'm glad I tried it. Variety is the spice of life right? Hadn't had butter pecan in ages so that was a walk down memory lane. A Bruster's day is always a good day. Love my ice cream.

Cynthia C.

We've been passing this location for years now and decided finally to pop by. It was rainy, so I wasn't expecting a crowd. I was right, but that still may be a bit unusual in SoCal, where we all scream for ice cream all year 'round. Large parking lot was mostly empty when we arrived and only filled in slightly for other businesses by the time we left, around 3:15pm. It took a minute for us to get noticed by the one person working, who we called out to a few times. She took our orders and got to work filling them. While we waited, I did a bit of inter webs research on why Bruster's resembled the same set up as Handel's. Turned out Bruce (the man behind Bruster's) worked for Handel's and had some of his own ideas about changes to the Handel's way of operating that, let's just say, Handel's wasn't open to trying. So Bruce went his own way, building on the same concept of ice cream made fresh daily in-house, unique flavors and a walk-up window. Interesting. Also interesting was the small portion in my waffle bowl. It was meant to be Medium, 2 flavors, but it looked more like a small, 2 flavors. In addition, the 2 scoops were offset with one flavor hanging over the edge, rather than in the bowl. Wonky. Lots of room in the bowl, why was it hard to aim the scoops into it? No one was being rushed, no line forming. This is a treat. Something special. Take a beat for the presentation. Especially if you're not giving full scoops. Make that bowl look like you filled it as best you can with the small amount you're dishing out. I haven't had this experience at other Brewster's, so maybe it's just how this location is run, or maybe just the person on this day. Don't think I'll return to find out. Cheers! "CC"

Hot fudge brownie
Camila H.

Went here for a sweet treat and got the hot fudge brownie with death by chocolate (it's a seasonal ice cream) and it was so yummy! The service was really nice the line goes by fast. They have tables on the side they have a nice corner view of the busy street good environment.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's popular ice cream chain located in South Bay Area, and there's usually a long waiting line, outside bench chairs Service: they have few windows for ordering, but mot opening at the same time, so it might take a while Food: they have standard flavors and few seasonal specials Banana Chocolate Chip - **** bold banana flavor, crunchy chip, recommend Cookie Craze - *** average Death by Chocolate - **** bold and creamy chocolate flavor, recommend Pistachio - **** tasty with pistachio nuts, recommend Dragon Fruit - * artificial flavor, no sense of dragon fruit Chocolate Raspberry Truffle - **** fruity and delicious, recommend Price: decent quality and affordable prices, less than $10 per order

Zoe C.

What can you say about ice cream? I got a double scoop of Strawberry ice cream on a waffle cone, and I do have to say it was sweet, creamy, and delicious, what real ice cream tastes like. Today, Thursday, they have BYOB Banana for your Banana Split. And get half price off.if you have a craving for delicious ice cream this is the place.

Janet L.

My son was the one that noticed this ice cream place as we drove by. We decided to give it a try after dinner. Great ice cream flavors and selections. Quick services and friendly staff. There's no inside seating. I love that they have waffle bowl.

Ube ice cream
Sergio Z.

After we finished dinner at King's Hawaiian,we decided to try Bruster's Real ice cream on the corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd this ice cream very popular with the locals. When arrived there's was a long line but it when fast then we decided to order my wife order the Mixed Berry Cheesecake and I order a scoop of Ube ice cream. The staff member got our order then our order came out quick we were thinking to sit down on the patio but it was so windy we couldn't sit we have take to our car where we eat our delicious cones. My wife enjoy her Mixed Berry cheesecake ice cream she say it was very creamy and full flavor from the Berry and crust of cheesecake that my wife enjoy. I love ube it have a incredible flavors to it that I really enjoy buy I really like the deep purple color it look like Grimace from McDonald's it just the color. The staff are very friendly and gets your order right.

Jakaria A.

Delicious ice cream with enough sweetness. Always go there on sunny Sunday. They always give our dogs free ice cream on Sunday. Shortage of employees takes little time but worth every minute of waiting. They have free parking and outdoor sitting area.

Banana Split for $9. On Thursdays, they offer half off if you bring your own banana (BYOB).
Jeanne P.

I've passed by this place MANY times and finally stopped by for dessert. Visited on a weekday to try their banana split for $9. If you visit on Thursdays, you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Banana) to get half off. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it for that discount, but the treat was still good! You get three scoops: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate topped with strawberry jam and another fruit (which I wasn't too sure of; I think it was pineapple?). It is then finally topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. I haven't had a banana split in FOREVER (maybe 8 years), so this was quite the treat! Each flavor, except chocolate, had the right amount of sweetness. I almost finished the entire bowl! The cashier was friendly, so I got generally good vibes from the place. She also made my banana split nicely! I would definitely come again to try their other unique flavors. Apparently they have ube!

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Their ice cream never fails to satisfy that ice cream addiction. "Death by chocolate" is my current favorite but I want to try many more.

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Ice cream melts faster than you can eat... wasnt even hot out and found a hair in my ice cream

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Does anyone know if they still do the free ice-cream cone for shorter than 40in?

Yes, they do. Just the right size for my kiddo.

Is there dairy free options?

Yes, they have Italian ices, sherbets, & sorbets. Not sure if any ice cream flavors are dairy-free.

Does Bruster's accept credit cards? If so, is there a minimum amount to use credit cards and also,…

They do! And no, they don't have a min I think. I've ordered just one small ice cream w/ no extra charges on a cc.

In regards to this place, is the seating only outdoors and in addition, is ordering just walked up to a window or is there an indoor lobby?

Seating is only outdoors at their patio tables and you place your order at the window. No indoor area at all here.

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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach - Mud Pie w/chocolate cone

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach

4.5(2k reviews)
2.9 mi
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In 2026, Handel's remains the best Ice Cream, not only the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in Redondo…read moreBeach ('tho, I call this area more like Torrance or bordering Palos Verdes)... Not only the best in the SBBC South Bay Beach Cities... Not only "one of", if not THE best in the Metropolitan Los Angeles So Cal area... but is highly recommended in all of California, the United States, the plant we call Earth and the Universe and Galaxy !!! What could make Handel's better??? Expand locations for convenience. Of course the usual x-factors of easy parking, no-wait short lines quick to serve, indoor ice cream parlor seating and the less-than-justified "lower prices, bigger portions" argument everyone has with every food vendor that exists... BUT truth be told, one of the reasons why I rank Handel's so high is the "Value" of the pricing and quantity compared to their peers competition along with the quality.

Still very good every time…read more I recently stopped at the Long Beach location. THERE they have a description of the flavors posted. Far more efficient than each customer asking what each flavor is. PLUS I was in the mood for something chocolate so rather than guessing what could maybe be chocolate and asking about it, I was able to read and come to a decision before it was my turn. This location is closer so I guess if I want it I'll just have to endure.

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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach - Part of the long line

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4.7(1.1k reviews)
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My ULTIMATE ice cream shop bias!!!…read more You would prob see me here weekly if I lived closer. Large - 3 scoops ($8.50) Ichigo Milk - strawberry So refreshing! Love the natural flavors from real strawberries. No artificial tastes here! Midnight Mugicha - choco barley Wow, how do I describe this! The flavors from both the chocolate and barley are rich, and they complement each other so well! I would get a pint if I could! (Tried this last week when they only had scoops). Get the pint today if you can!! Houjicha - roasted green tea The roasted green tea flavor is so lovely! The perfect tea-flavored ice cream! This is for all the tea lovers (tried this last week when there was a limited amount available, scoops only) All the flavors here are not too sweet. If you love ice cream that is sweeter, definitely try Mr. Universal and Hokey Pokey (honeycomb toffee)! I love that they change up the flavors weekly while keeping some timeless favorites on the menu permanently. I tried their cold brew coffee for the first time. I'm not a black coffee drinker, so I ended up adding milk when I got home. It was very good and the coffee taste was still strong after I added milk. 5 star service as always!! Everything is so clean inside and there are tables and chairs inside as well as a bench outside. There are also some table games you can play with family or friends. Love that they also feature different independent artists in their stores with print available for purchase.

Food I do not…read moreunderstand the hype. Long beach creamery also uses Strauss but it's way better. Matcha - completely average. Honeycomb. Not sweet and tasted a bit burned? Service Great, just like almost every ice cream shop Ambiance Nice place

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Mr. Universal and AOI premium matcha

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Mr universal + earl grey

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Honeymee - Gardena - Passion fruit affogato

Honeymee - Gardena

4.3(796 reviews)
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Got the strawberry milkshake, it hit the spot!…read more Service was friendly and quick. We arrived towards closing time and enjoyed the seating outdoors.

The moment you step inside the ice cream shop, you are entering a cozy atmosphere where you find…read moreyourself feeling at home. The place has this classic ice cream shop feel with pastel aesthetics mixed into a modern clean vibe which mixes practicality with style. I LOVE the glass panel decoration and the front decor which are simple details yet convenient decoration. The options have an interesting range in diversity, from ice cream and drinks. Their combinations are so unique, blending trendy flavors like matcha, honey, and many more delicious flavors. My favorite flavor I have tried so far, was the Dalgona Affogato--which I picked because I was thinking of the squid games. The dessert was so smooth but the honey was slightly overbearing. If that is not to your preference, they have other options that can certainly fit to your taste buds. The ice cream is perfectly sweet and an excellent treat in this summer weather. The honey crisps placed on top of the ice were so little, which I wished they had a bit more since it tasted so good with the smooth ice cream. Another thing I hoped was for the affogato to be a bit bigger portion. But then again, I am unsure about the sizings of affogato since this is my first time trying it. Thank you Honeymee Gardena for the experiance, hoping to try more in the future. (Update: Making this edit because I accidentally spelled the cafe name wrong in my previous review which I apologize for. The typo was made because when I was writing the review, I was also very busy so I wrote everything in a hurry and wasn't able to make changes. And yes, this update took so long to be made because when I write reviews, especially in this case, I often do different reviews all at once.)

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True Milk Ice Cream with 100% Natural Honeycomb Chip (Honeymee)

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3.0(80 reviews)
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Had a major craving for something sweet today and stopped by Baskin-Robbins. The staff was awesome…read moreand let me sample a few different flavors before I finally committed, which was super nice of them. I ended up getting their classic pecan and caramel flavor and it completely hit the spot. If you have a sweet tooth, this is exactly what you need.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?…read more This shop is located in a busy plaza along with other businesses. There are numberous parking spaces in various lots within the plaza. We usually come to this Baskin Robbins after eating an early dinner at El Burrito Jr around the corner. This is a pretty small shop with a few chairs and tables inside. Hubby's favorite is Cherries Jubilee and anything chocolate. My favorites are Jamoca Almond Fudge, Pistachio Almond, & Snickers to name a few. In Nov. of 2025, I got the Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bar for $9.99. It was a very well crafted frozen treat. I really enjoyed it! The crunchiness of the Kenafeh held up even after being frozen! For a while T-Mobile gave out coupons on Tuesdays for BR and I came here to redeem them a few times. If you join their rewards, they will send you a Free Kids Scoop for your birthday. Come visit on the 31st day of the month for a 31% discounted scoop. Service is hit and miss. Most of the time we get helped by polite & helpful staff. You can pick up pre-made cakes, bars, and pre-packed pints from the freezer cases near the back of the store. This is our go-to Baskin Robbins and will be back in!

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