My happy place!!! I can't remember how I found the brand but I'd been buying it from Lazy Acres, WF…read moreand occasionally Erewhon for the organic flavors. Sprouts had it, once I actually started eating it, they discontinued it lol. I love that for the majority of flavors it's so much cleaner than other brands. I realized there was flavors I wanted to try, not in those stores. I texted cs (SUPER helpful btw) but they told me the stores had all the flavors. GCM can be a pain, and my friend sent me a story about that store, so I'm glad I ended up in studio city. I wrote her name but can't find it. I think it was Mirka. So sweet and helpful. She was patient while I tried some of the flavors I had curiosity around but had never seen in the stores. At the time the double strawberry sees collab flavor was new, tried it and liked it. The pbj needed strawberry jelly instead. There was other flavors I hadn't heard of. It was nice to be at the helm of the flavors lol. I did a sampler flight and got the strawberry sees one to go home. I will say, it's $13 in store, and a while back WF had a kick ass sale and I paid $4! But they didn't have all the flavors! So I suppose it's worth it lol. I came again w a friend. I wanted to do the corn and berries and try the berry crumble. I was so intrigued by corn and berries, but let me tell you, it's chillin w its cousins in my freezer! I should've taken a pic of my freezer at the height of the sale! I think I have 8 pints in my freezer. Don't judge me. Some of my faves: summer corn & blackberries, brown sugar w milk Bordeaux, banana cream w toffee ettes, sea salt cream & cookies and golden state vanilla. I love churros & sprinkle cake - only available here. Haven't brought them home yet but they were part of my flight. I find it interesting, of all the flavors they find strawberry oversaturated, so you can only buy it here or online. I'm not big on chocolate but even w the ss cream & cookies, they're house made cookies and SO good! Despite the name, I didn't realize chocolate w polar bear paws was a chocolate based ice cream, again lol don't judge me. Most chocolate ice creams I've had in the past are hard to get through. Let's just say that pint lasted 2 days once opened. I probably would buy it on a rare occasion but I was surprised with how smooth it is. I brought my friend with me the second time, she got the Bordeaux one after tasting. I tried to tell her it was available at WF, but that's not her usually store so she paid it. Again I'm struggling with the name of the guy that helped us. Kind and patient. Obviously I'll be back when something I'm intrigued by is only here or online. I'm extremely happy that they don't just deliver an epic product, but the service also lives up to it. It's a place I'll happily return.

Walked in today at 3pm and waited for like 5 minutes for someone to come out of the back to help…read moreme. Eneida came out and just stood there without saying "hello, how can I help you?" No smile, nothing. I asked her if I could sample couple of their ice creams, and without saying a word she let me sample two. I went with a medium cup with two small scoops of ice cream, I asked her if she could give me just a little more. Still no answer. It was like talking to myself. For 2 small scoops, price was $10.95. VERY EXPENSIVE! Got Vanilla and some other creamy ice cream (can't remember the name), that had four different types of nuts: pecans, peanuts, walnuts, and almonds. The name wasn't stated on the receipt. The ice cream tasted delicious, creamy, flavorful, great texture and was well balanced. They have small stools inside, and somewhat long tables. They also have this long bench outside for people to sit on. Place was clean, street parking only and gender neutral restroom. The original McConnell's was founded back in 1949 in Santa Barbara. My son and I were there not too long ago and tried the original one in SB. They also have 3 other locations including this one. The vibe just didn't rub me the right way. All employees were somewhat trying their best to be helpful. They also serve sorbet, baked goods (which were empty). I wanted to get a cookie or a muffin. Whatever was left didn't look appealing. They make smoothies, shakes, and sauces. Everything from scratch. Time to make a trip to Freddos.

So delicious. They have unique flavors which is what they're known for. We had out of town company…read moreand they asked to go for ice cream so naturally we took them to Salt and Straw. They were amazed! Salt and Straw is generous on letting customers taste their flavors since they are so unique. Would I recommend this business, YES!

Lots of great ice-cream options in LA and Salt & Straw is one of them. Studio City location is…read moreclosest to me but somehow I tried others earlier. My go to flavor is honey lavender here. You can try samples, especially of monthly offerings. Prices are a tad high and I wish they would have nice outdoor seating. Great option in the area if you need to cool off.

My fav ice cream spot in Burbank Delicious in house made…read moreflavors. Plenty of options... The ambiance is very cute i definitely love all thee neon lights. Highly recommend.

Sadly, a fail all around from both a QC and Customer Service perspective…read more I got the ice-cream sandwich: Maple Doughnut Cookie + Oatmeal Chocolate Chip + Thai Ice Tea Ice Cream It was teeth-chatteringly sweet with little flavour to round out the sugar bomb. The ice-cream scoops are fairly priced ($5/scoop) but given that each cookie costs $3(one cookie!) a sandwich at $9 (expensive) seemed the way to go. Way too expensive for what you get. The Customer Service was less than ideal. - No: No bathroom. - No: I don't know where the closest bathroom is. - No: I don't give samples so you can actually taste what you're getting before you pay for it. - No: I don't know what the cookies taste like. - No: I don't know how to get you your rewards points (but I'm more than happy to help the nice family who stepped up to the regiester after you). - No: Thank you for stopping by and bringing a whole bunch of your friends to try out our business. - No: We don't value your return business. OTOH, great decor and retro 80s merch! I'm always a sucker for that (ET !)!

Years later and this place is still a really good Menchies! Is it as good as the Burbank location?…read moreMmmmm, not fully - but very close! They have better "naughty" flavors that clock in over 35 calories and above. The girl that worked here was SUPER kind! Very clean place and there were a few options in the 25-30 calorie range for all you counters out there! Great date night. Cheers!

Love the cake batter yogurt with the mini decadent mix and they have available. This is a fun place…read moreto go after dinner and the quality seems to be excellent.

I love vegan ice cream and trying unique flavors! It's so much fun. And I love being able to write…read moreone for my 150th! My friend and I almost got lost trying to find this little shop. There are several flavors available and the worker presented the ice cream scoops so nice and smooth. The care and dedication is so nice. I'd recommend the passion fruit flavor and lychee if it's available! The flavors also change seasonally. There aren't a whole lot of tables maybe like a couple the last time I went. It feels like a cute little shop with an ordering window.

I'm a bit mixed towards AWAN but for a first time visitor I definitely wish things went a tad…read morebetter. I walked up to the window and the worker was hunched over the cooler on his phone, took one glance at me and went back to his phone. No greeting, no acknowledgment, not a single word. I took a moment to check the menu and waited a few more moments in the hopes that he looked up at me - he didn't. I should've just walked away at this point. But I didn't. I said I was ready and asked what flavors he recommends since it's my first time. "Well you can sample the flavors" . . . Me: "oh I know but I'm curious what YOU recommend" So finally he offered the birthday cake and I asked for a sample of the milk moon too. I went with the split scoop for $10 but an extra charge for the seasonal flavor so it came out to $11. I will say - the portion is generous and the presentation is nice. The worker was a little bit more talkative upon bringing my cup and the card reader to pay. But it didn't make up for the initial interaction, or lack thereof. The flavors are pretty mild but the moon milk definitely had the floral and "spiced" flavor to it. It was interesting and different than most ice cream around LA but nothing that made me go "wow" and want to get it again. The vanilla was very mild and tasted more like a milk flavor. Both scoops were creamy and smooth without being too sweet. The birthday cake I sampled was very sweet so I'm glad I didn't choose that. Overall it just wasn't impressive for me to return and the service aspect doesn't help the situation

I went into Mashti's this morning, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. The…read moreworker who helped me was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which made the whole experience one I won't forget. I'm currently visiting from Texas, and it was such a pleasure getting to meet Diana. She was so friendly and attentive, and you can really tell that she takes pride in what she does. Her customer service was outstanding, and she made me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in. The ice cream was awesome and worth trying here!

Okay, this is ice cream is delectable! I'm so glad we tried this! Their rose ice creams are to die…read morefor! And the sticky funnel cake looking dessert is A MUST! I believe we ordered mango, dates made with rose water, and pistachio and rose water l, ugh so so good! Service is alright, spot is small and cute with a few tables and parking lot

12 flavors for vegan Lots of flavors for both dairy and…read morevegan but many sold out Vegan chocolate sauce was a big plus. My two scoop of vegan cookies and cream with vegan chocolate sauce will have me coming back for more

Mint chip Pistachio…read more Vanilla bean Very small scoops. Not much difference between one and two scoops

A very cute spot and delicious ice cream. It felt very cozy and would highly recommend for anyone…read morein the area to stop by.

I tried this place on a whim since another dessert spot in the plaza was closed. It's small and out…read moreof date. There were many options of Italian ice, crème ice, ice cream. They apparently make everything in house. I don't have the biggest sweet tooth so I went for crème ice which was dairy free and much lighter than ice cream. It was $7 for a small scoop which was on the more expensive side. In all honesty, this place is okay. Nothing truly stood out to me about it. I was expecting a lot more given it has 4.8 stars and 500+ reviews. It lacked in the overall experience from walking into the door to the flavor itself. I don't think I'd go back, I'd rather just go somewhere else.

Best frozen treats in town!…read more Their cereal shakes (whaddup Capt Crunch Berries and Fruity Pebbles mixed together) are insane, the Mango Loco will rock your world, their fresh fruit slushies are bomb, the floats are perfection. Everything here is delicious, you can't go wrong. Easy parking in the lot behind that you enter off Vineland. A true hidden gem.

It was my first time here! I was in the area having lunch and looked up dessert in the area. It…read morewas around 90 today so something cold and slushee sounded perfect. Parking was eh. Yes they have a parking lot but there's only ONE way in and ONE way out. I had to go around the block. There are quite a few businesses in this corner strip mall. I saw 1 ADA parking spot. But not knowing where the business was I pulled into the first spot I saw. You cannot enter through the back from the parking lot. So if you have mobility issues it might be rough. There is absolutely no street parking at all. The entire curb is red. Sooooo many choices! The employee was very patient and helpful. Hawaiian shave ice, raspados, dole whip, slushees...I ended up getting a sunny pineapple float. Pineapple soft serve, chamoy and tajin. I think there was pineapple juice or some liquid. Fresh chunks of pineapple. It was everything I needed on a hot day. Sweet, refreshing, and delicious. There is no seating inside. The three of us barely fit to order our food. I would go more often if the seating was inside.

Let me start my review by saying if anyone gives this place anything less than 5 stars, they must…read morebe having their ice cream, gelato, coffee, pastries somewhere else. Walked in yesterday around 3:50 pm and got a very nice greeting from a sweet, pleasant lady with a genuine smile by the name of Natalia. Right away she asked me if I wanted to try few of their samples. I already had in mind what I was about to get, but she still offered me to sample it so I did. I got a medium size/cup of their Mascorpone gelato and grabbed a seat in the shop. She gave me a generous scoop and was very yummy, creamy, delicious & REFRESHING!! $8.23 with tax. Since my last review, the only reason that I gave a 4 star rating was because of their tables not being clean. Everything was up to par. Enjoyed my Gelato,the nice Classic Rock music and headed out. Everything else is mentioned in my previous review! Feel free to read it. Thank you Freddo, Natalia & management.

Every 'Joe Schmoe' can "go out for ice cream"; but do you want to up the ante and show off…read moresophistication? Would you prefer to feel as though you are carefree in Italy and about to hop on a vespa? Then opt for gelato. Somehow, grabbing gelato versus ice cream feels classy and elegant. Although gelato offerings in Los Angeles aren't as widespread as ice cream; there are plenty of options awaiting to make us all feel European (I AM European so I always do but I digress). San Fernando Valley's most recent addition to the world of gelato is Freddo - located not far from the Ventura/ Laurel Canyon intersection in Studio City. Yes, that means this is prime real estate and terrible parking. Is Freddo worth the hassle? Freddo has been in the gelato business for 50 years opening their first shop in Argentina before expanding worldwide focusing on fresh, local ingredients and flavors; making each shop unique to the surrounding cultures. Freddo has arrived in Southern California ready to bring their Italian gelato roots to the City of Angels. Sounds great, right? Well, yes - on paper but this Studio City location fell short. The Studio City location of Freddo has been on the receiving end of viral publicity and influencer love as of late often appearing in social media videos. Coupled with Freddo's worldwide market holding; I had very high hopes for Freddo's gelato. I expected some orgasmic gelato! A mind-blowing experience! My boyfriend and I ventured into Freddo to find a rather large gelateria in comparison to other gelato/ice cream shops with an order counter/gelato/pastry case, a front window-seating counter complete with plants and plenty of tables and seating within; while murals graced the walls adding splashes of color. What I found odd, was the disheveled mess Freddo appeared - why didn't anyone tidy the dining area? Granted, there was only one associate in the front but only two other customers ahead of us. Alas, an untidy gelato shop isn't the clincher to a bad time but this was just the beginning. My boyfriend and I have never visited Freddo and the associate was NOT welcoming, didn't smile, was basically silent and stood there like a statue until we asked for some samples on our own. Let's try "selling the business" and having good customer service, shall we buddy? I am not a gelato professional consumer by any means but I was instantly deterred by the visual appearance of the gelato which just looked 'off'. Perhaps, I am just spoiled by Bacio di Latte which is a hop, skip and jump from Freddo and is absolutely divine. I wasn't overwhelemed by the flavor options at Freddo although I tried Zabaglione which is inspired by the Marsala wine Italian dessert and was interesting with the wine notes coming through the gelato. The Mascarpone (mascarpone with raspberry sauce) was also decent but not overly unique. I decided against purchasing my own gelato and instead to share with my boyfriend with him choosing a double cup ($7.50) of Stracciatella (sweet cream with semi-sweet chocolate chunks) and blackberry sorbet (note: this was to test it against Bacio di Latte's raspberry sorbet which is one of the best sorbets on the planet). The prices at Freddo were another strike with the single cup ($6.25), double ($7.50) and triple ($9.80) being smaller in size than their competitors but about a dollar higher, respectively. This is fine if the gelato is worth it - but it isn't. I'm sorry but Freddo's gelato was mediocre at best. I've had better grocery store pints. The Stracciatella was overly simplified and bland and the blackberry sorbet (which was not strained of seeds) was just bad. I can't even eloquently phrase why - it just is. There isn't much more to be said about Freddo. Freddo is, bluntly, not good and I don't understand how they claim worldwide gelato domination. A messy shop, poor customer service, subpar gelato flavors/textures and overpriced... why is this place viral? Can someone answer me? Anyone?! There is nothing good here and especially when Freddo is overshadowed by Bacio di Latte almost a block away. My boyfriend and I will not be back despite wanting to feel classy consuming gelato. Skip!