If I could give a place 20 stars I would. Brusters is the wind beneath my wings, the ground beneath my feet, the air in which that I breathe and the water of which that I drink. There is not a single ice cream spot that has knocked my socks off such as this place. What started as a night out with my wife, brother in law, and our friend turned into an amazing encounter with the amazing servers at Brusters that left a lasting impact on our families. We arrived to Brusters two days before Christmas, just in time to enjoy the holiday flavors. I had the egg nog and gingerbread and y'all, easily the most insane combination of ice cream I've ever had the privilege of enjoying. My wife had the salted caramel, and my brother in law enjoyed the NY cheesecake. My father in law eventually tried the egg nog and went on his own trip to try some. To everyone at that small red and white nook of an ice cream establishment deep in Whittier, you are doing an amazing job. Everyone should stop by your aesthetically pleasing store and try some ice cream. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Late night snack!!! - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

Bruster's has great ice cream but it's noticeable the quality from staff and serving size are both inconsistent and changed. Back when this shop opened, service was friendly and serving size was super giving. Especially when you come on days that the owners + their family are working. Now, it's disappointing to see how inconsistent the servings are and how non compliant their staff are when we raise the issue and question it. You can't make this up, we see customers order the same size "cup" as us and get larger portions than other customers who ordered the same, including me. You just never know what you'll get. Either a kid's scoop or a regular adult double scoop. I miss when the family visited more often and hired the hospitable workers. We purposefully went back to get another small cup and the photo itself literally shows both "small cup" and very clearly different portions...like what? read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Small Cup - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

My daughter and I visited this location at 5:45pm tonight for the first and last time. We accidentally thought the door for the ice cream shop was for customers but were rudely barked at by the employee that "they would help us at the outside counter." You'd think we walked in on her in the bathroom by the expression on her face. That being said, we walked up to the outside counter and the people she referred to that would help us never came. We wanted to take home a couple of pints and order a custom birthday cake. After being completely ignored for several minutes, we just left. We have been to the Seal Beach location many times which is always busy and never had a problem or encountered rude employees. read more

Ice cream was good, server was helpful. No inside dining area which is a pain in the heat. read more

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I've been eyeing this place for a while and I finally went this past Saturday. I tried a few of the ice creams and decided on a banana split with rocky road, strawberry and cherry vanilla. It was so freaking delicious. The ice cream was perfect and not too sweet at all. A banana split was $9.95, not bad for the size. Perfect for two people. We got there just in time as it got super busy after we arrived. Even with the cold temperature I enjoyed that icea cream. I will most definitely be back. read more

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First time visitors and it definitely will not be our last. The ice cream here is DELICIOUS! Rich and creamy and so full of flavor. The menu of ice cream cones, cups, beverages, and other desserts is almost endless. Service form the young female who assisted us was top-notch. She was very friendly w provided FANTASTIC service. The vibe here is relaxed and take a load off your feet Being a HUGE fan of anything ice cream related, I was definitely a happy camper read more

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We had a late lunch at Black Angus and being international ice cream day, we decided to go across the street to Brusters. This was my first time ever trying their ice cream. There was a long line but I was determined to have ice cream. It was nice that they had a list of their flavours outside so I could choose before getting to the window. We both decided to get a 2 scoop cone without knowing that they had a deal for national ice cream day. The girl at the window was very nice to let us know and applied the promo. They don't really have a seating area at all, but there are benches outside where we decided to sit and people watch as we enjoyed our ice creams. The ice cream was very creamy and not tasting like milk (I don't like milk flavour). The cone was nice and crunchy. I loved that they give you this plastic protector to hold the cone which prevents the leaking getting on your clothes. I downloaded the app and will for sure be back to try other flavours! read more

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Food 5/5: Ordered the banana pudding flavor for my husband and he loved it! Said it tasted super fresh and creamy. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors! Service 5/5: Server at the window was very friendly and helpful. Also gave our dog a pup cup which he happily chowed down. It is only a window order type shop, so just be prepared to eat outdoors/standing. Price $$: We paid $6.75 for two scoops in a cup. Scoops are a little bit on the smaller side. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - The cutest pup cup! - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

As an ice cream snob, and still new-ish to my area, this is the best ice cream venue that I've found so far. Lots of unique flavors with quality ingredients and they offer a variety of options beyond scoops like sundaes and hand spun shakes. Got the salted caramel ice cream scoops on my first visit but it's nice that they offer either a waffle cone or waffle cup (which is better for to go). Will be back to try more flavors and the hand spun shake. read more

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Generous portions! Friendly staff. Popular place. Enjoy your ice cream on the limited benches.

This ice cream is not of this world... creamy, sweet, and so flavorful!!! Dangerous... can easily get addicted and put on 20lbs if I'm not careful read more

Well well. Look what dessert store joined at the Whitwood mall plaza? It's Bruster's creamy ice cream, at which they make daily ice cream fresh. Service was excellent with a smile. The ambience is clean. No tables other than benches nearby. We all enjoyed our ice cream. Go give them a try. We would be back! read more

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Bruster's has the best Ice Cream that I've ever had. Even simple treats such as a Hot Fudge Sundae is elevated with high quality Vanilla Ice Cream and the perfect Hot Fudge. Skip the BROWNIE - unfortunately it's really Dry & Tasteless. I've tried about 15 of their flavors and every one of them is right on the flavor. Graham Central Station, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle and Smore's are always excellent choices. The service is quick and super-friendly so don't let the occasional long line deter you. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes. They are open late for your late night cravings! read more

My family goes CRAZY when I bring Bruster's to a party. Their cakes and pies are out of this world and super affordable. The owners are warm and friendly and truly appreciate their customers. That's rare! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - How adorable! They personalized this "birthday" pie for Christmas. Above and beyond! - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

Love this little ice cream spot! Friendliest staff that smile and seem genuine. Creamy ice cream and so many flavors! Waffle cones/bowls are always fresh and not soggy or stale. The blasts are great too! Hope this place is open a long time!! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Rocky Road and Chocolate Chip in a waffle cone and Toffee Bar Crunch and Peanut Butter Crunch in a waffle bowl. - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

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The ice cream is very good. The customer service was excellent. We got our order quick.

I appreciate the service received from the owner. Very attentive. The ice cream served here are all very delicious. I love that they offer dairy-free choices. The waffle cones are fresh and tasty! We like ordering ahead because they do get busy. While you are there, visit LA Crosta di Napoli pizza next door. Owned by the same family. Really good! read more

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A local favorite. Stop by Brusters for your ice cream fix! This is a Togo window that is a popular local favorite. Parking can be full but a little waiting will guarantee you a spot. Take your pups and your kids because they offer freebies for them! Service is always speedy and great. Ambiance is refreshing, lots of families come out to this place. read more

We just moved around the corner. And this was the first place my husband wanted to try. Although I don't eat dairy, I had to try one of the regular ice creams. Really good and absolutely love the fact that they are open late. And you can always count having a good time people groups of friends so it's always so much fun. I do recommend it's a good old-fashioned ice. read more

LOVE this ice cream!! The staff & owner are kind & have GREAT customer service. I've ordered a couple of ice cream pies & they were both delicious & my son loved them. Went recently & wanted peppermint stick & it wasn't available as it's seasonal. The owner said I wasn't the only one asking & she told me she wound contact me if she made. Reem is definitely a woman of her word, she contacted me & told me it was available..I'm thrilled & can't wait to go get it tomorrow. read more

The ice cream here is definitely worth the wait! Service was friendly and offered free samples to help figure out what we wanted and liked. Super good! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

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Wonderful creamy ice cream. I want to say it is more akin to frozen custard. Think Culver's but not as soft. So delicious and I am super excited that they have cinnamon ice cream. The only other place I have had cinnamon ice cream is in Julian with the fresh apple pie. They also have so many flavors. Honestly, I can't wait to come back! read more

Yes! Great fresh ice cream with a huge variety. Can be a bit pricey but definitely worth it. Service is fast and they have deals often enough to treat yourself! Must try dessert place in Whittier! read more

Sign up on their app and get $3 off next order ! New flavors made daily ! Tried the banana chocolate chip & blueberry cobbler today . Hubby got the banana chocolate chip / cherry vanilla. Daughter got the chocolate raspberry truffle/ southern banana pudding . All were very good ! read more

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I pass by this location all the time and kept seeing the lines. I was curious to know what all the hoopla was about so decided to stop in. Well now I know why the long lines, it's for the incredible, amazing, and delicious ice cream!! I had the waffle cake with pistachio and sea salt caramel, oh my God, so so good!! This is the best ice cream I've ever had. The flavors and textures were off the charts and had my tastebuds screaming with pleasure!! I now will be that person standing in the long lines to get ice cream and will try other flavors! Oh by the way, the staff here is truly fantastic as well. Thumbs up to Management for bringing your amazing location and Ice Cream to Whittier!! read more

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Only problem is the Samplers That is the people have to try every item when they are busy. New Rule more that 2 people in line limit 2 samples oh and try to have your flavors picked out... read more

Im so happy they have vegan options! I cant wait till summer time they have wonderful seasonal flavors too

When this place opened earlier this year, we thought we would give it a try. Oh my gosh, I fell in love instantly! I'm actually not a huge ice cream fan, but it's made fresh on site daily and it's the best I've ever had my entire life! I always order the butter pecan and my husband gets the pistachio and Rocky Road. It's our regular order because we are so obsessed with the flavors. We visit frequently and never get tired of it. The service is always great and the employees are so friendly. I highly recommend you give it a try and I am sure you will be like me and continue to be a regular. read more

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Baskin what??! Buster's Real Ice Cream is the real deal. The ice cream is so creamy & absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. My family & I have become fans of this ice cream place. The only reason I held back on a 5 star is that depending on who's serving your ice cream the portions can be skimpy. The service varies though. There have been times we come & get generous scoops other times not so much. Is it worth it though? For me that's an utter YES. The fact that the ice cream is very creamy, & well packed with flavor is what makes us want to return. The Oreo ice cream has lots of delicious Oreo, the cookie dough has a great amount of cookie dough & the cookie dough is actually very good. I'm not a fan of Baskin Robbins cookie dough (Thriftys is good though, but does not compare to here) The cookie dough is rough on theirs & here at Brusters the cookie dough is nice and soft. I recommend you give this place a try. The prices are fair, I don't think it's expensive, but it's not cheap either. For REAL ice cream the price is worth it especially if you treat yourself once in awhile. My husband's favorite is the cookies & cream. My SIL liked the mint chocolate chip. We'll be back again soon since my husband wants to try the pistachio & I'd like to try their rocky road. *Update 11/26/2023 Hubby & I came to pick up ice cream for the fam & wow was it busy tonight. We tried their banana split & honestly they should not be called that. Here they do not split the banana in half. Instead they cut the banana up in pieces. I'm not a fan of the containers they serve their "banana splits" in that will not entice me to get another banana split from here. This place should get banana split containers such as Baskin Robbin's, because these do not have ample room for the scoops you get, let alone toppings. When we opened up our container it was a disappointment to see a smashed up mess...but regardless the ice cream was delicious. We tried the pistachio ice cream & we absolutely loved it. Just an FYI in case someone wants to get a traditional banana split. Now you know this place prepares theirs. I'll stick to getting a cone. They also updated their menu of ice cream flavors. Pic attached. read more

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First and foremost, I had never stumbled upon the most unique ice cream shop before. This is a hidden gem; you can't miss it because the smell of their store will snatch your scent from across the parking lot. It was my first time, and I wanted to get something that I don't normally get-- I decided to get a shake. I took the time to browse through their menu and got the flavors of Graham Central and Pistachio together. It was a great combo kick, and fits perfectly for this season. Thank you to the sweet gal who was patient with me, and made my experience memorable read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - First timer teehee - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

Delicious ice cream. The line was long but the service was good. Order online for a faster experience. On Thursdays they have 50% off banana splits if you bring your own banana. The ambiance is a little weird because they don't let you come in. They just serve you through a window. The long lines, the constant traffic from people going to restaurants next door. Cashier was confused and couldn't get my change right from $100 bill. Change was like $55, since I gave him $105 so I could get a $50 back lol owner had to go over it with him like 7 times before he understood. Maybe aces in places to not hold back the line? read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - 1st time. Always long lines and they don't let you go inside - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

Bought an Ice cream cake...did not disappoint !! Salted caramel ice cream with chocolate cake and fudge filling. Yummy!! read more

The ice cream is so bland and no flavor. I've gone two different times and both the times the ice creams that I've gotten had no flavor. I got 2 different flavors each time too. I think some cartoon containers are better read more

Super excited to have a brusters in Whittier! With a convenient shared parking lot in Whittwood mall, they picked a really great location. Lots of flavors and options to choose from. Even with a line they call your name with your order very quickly. I love the walk up window. It feels nostalgic to me. Jonas was super friendly! See you again soon! read more

We came on an afternoon that wasn't very busy. We've come during evening hours and there can be quite the line out front. There is ample parking, so even when it's busy it's never too difficult to find a good parking spot. They have a good selection of treats, but we kept it simple with just basic scoops of ice cream. The person helping us was nice and our order was served quickly and accurately. I'm not sure if we'll be back anytime soon, I felt like for what they offered the pricing was a bit high. But overall it was a good experience and the quality of the ice cream was very creamy and flavorful. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Scoop of Rocky Road - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

I love this place. I've been here many times and their ice cream is great. It is pricey but their flavors are unique. They have a ton of options. The staff is nice and its easy to order. You're allowed to sample them and try flavors you're curious about. Theres not a lot of space to sit but not a huge deal. I love the cinnamon bun, mango dragonfruit, strawberry, cookies and cream, churro, and strawberry sorbet! Their strawberry milkshake id also good read more

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Tried this for the first time and all of our different ice cream choices tasted so good! I think the winner was the birthday cake flavored ice cream! We ordered online and picking up our orders was so quick and easy. The employees were also very friendly! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Whittier, California

The ice cream is perfect and so many wonderful flavors. If only they had booths or a soda fountain style counter to sit inside and enjoy the deliciousness. When the weather's nice it's fine to sit outside or go walkabout with your treat, otherwise it's back to the car. read more

Line is always long so be prepared to wait! But once you order, it does not take long to get your ice cream. With each bite of ice cream, you will get toppings! They do not skimp out, which is a plus! Pricing is extremely fair and portions are good! We got a small and it came with two scoops New York cheesecake: 10/10!!!! This one was the best by far. Each bite had graham cracker filling Rocky road: 6/10. I'm a huge fan of rocky road but this ones was definitely not my favorite. The flavor of the chocolate ice cream was not the best BUT had a lot of nuts in it which was good Chocolate Oreo: 10/10. Greasy chocolate ice cream flavor and had whole Oreos in it. Double chocolate chunk: 6/10. Chocolate was too rich for us. read more

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The wait was pretty long but once you order, the ice cream was practically instant. The quality of the ice cream was decent--good for pricing. I am a big coffee flavored person and the coffee wasn't the best. I recommend/prefer Handel's coffee flavored ones. In the picture, Coffee Chocolate Chips: Coffee was alright but the chocolate chips were nice. Handels has a better coffee taste. 7/10 Coffee Toffee: The coffee was good but I am not a fan of the peanut butter taste which was in the bits of the ice cream. 6/10 Rocky Road: The taste was fine but it was just the quality of the ice cream for me. 7/10 Cold Brew The ice cream was so bad. The bits in it(i'm not even sure what it was), it was so bad. My friend who isn't as picky called it dogsh*t. (2/10) read more

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