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    4.6 (538 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Moises C.

    Snickers dooble cone is amazing ! Taste is outstanding 5/5 Chocolate with sprinkles cup 5/5 terrific! Vanilla ice cream cup 5/5. Amazing taste Strawberry shortcake cone delicious! 5/5 Great customer service, very helpful, and calm , very positive and welcoming 5/5 on service. Always need great staff like that . Restrooms available For customers only Parking on street or parking structure Also valet parking is also available if needed Clean environment, nice decorated and great color inside , well maintained Also fridge next to register they have the ice cream to go pack Definitely recommend Friends and family I will be back soon for more taste to try out .

    Kids size Coffee and Love Nuts ($5.75). It was okay, not enough coffee flavor. 5/30/2026
    Sandra L.

    It's always fun to see what limited offers Salt & Straw is offering. While they had some interesting flavors like Hong Kong Milk Tea White Chocolate, I went with their regular Coffee with Love Nuts flavor. While the ice cream consistency is good and the love nuts (coated pecans) was tasty, I wasn't a fan of the coffee flavor. The coffee flavor was so mild that it didn't even really taste like coffee to me. A kid's size was $5.75. Overall, a great ice cream shop to stop by if you're looking for a sweet treat while browsing downtown Pasadena.

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    Grace L.

    I have ALWAYS wanted to try Salt & Straw for the longest time because I've heard rave reviews, but there are no nearby locations where I live! However, when I spotted this store as I was walking around the area, I had to go. Inside, there were two employees, and fortunately, it was not crowded on a Monday afternoon, so I was helped immediately. I sampled three flavors: Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate, Jasmine Milk Tea Almond Stracciatella, and Honey Lavender. Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate: This was a special flavor. I LOVE Hong Kong Milk Tea, so I was really excited to try this one. However, I thought the tea flavor was way too strong, and I usually love a strong tea flavor. I really loved the textural element of the toasted white chocolate though. Jasmine Milk Tea Almond Stracciatella: Another special flavor. I also love Jasmine Milk Tea, LOL, so I had to try this as well. Honestly... this had the opposite problem of the Hong Kong Milk Tea ice cream: I could barely taste the jasmine tea flavor! Maybe the almond stracciatella masked the jasmine flavor? In my opinion, jasmine + chocolate don't go well together. Honey Lavender: This is one of their classic flavors, and it was easily the best flavor out of all of them. Incredible balance of honey and lavender!! Loved how floral the lavender flavor was, as if there is too much lavender, it can taste soapy. Luckily, that was not the case. It was so good as the flavors were on-point, it was creamy, and had a perfect amount of sweetness. It's a classic for a reason! I ended up getting a single scoop of the Honey Lavender which came out to $6.95. Honestly, pricey for a single scoop, but the flavor made up for it at least. Still, I don't think I'd go out of my way to go to Salt & Straw because it is pricey. If I am ever nearby, though, I'd probably visit again. They have really unique flavors during their monthly special, but I just hope that they execute them well the next time I visit. If not, the classics are there for a reason, and I'd be interested in trying them as well.

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    Omar A.

    Out of this world tasty! I just joined their reward program and I got a complimentary welcome two scoops cup! JOIN JOIN JOIN! What a treat to join. It's regularly $9.25! The husb had to pay for his two scoops. But oh my it was so worth it. We made a stop here on our date night, it was sorta out of the way, but we're glad we made the stop. In fact, we're coming again this week. The ice cream was so good! The two flavors I got were delicious! I got the coffee and love nuts and sea salt with caramel ribbons! I was full from dinner, but oh my, I could not stop eating my ice creams! Best ice cream I've had in awhile, and I have a sweet tooth! Ice cream was tasty and it felt smooth, and cold of course, as it was getting in my mouth. The employees were friendly and energetic all around. Very courteous. The store is really cute as well, they sell merchandise such as hats and books with the Salt & Straw logo. There is no restroom or place to sit inside the store. The husb and I sat in a bench near the alley, so that is a plus that there were cute spaces to sit outside. I did find out that the public restroom in the alley area close to Javier's closes at 8pm. We parked at the Delacey parking structure. We're going back, it is just SO GOOD! I'll pay $10 for good ice creams!

    Split single scoop w/ jasmine milk tea almond stracciatella & coffee and love nuts
    Reine N.

    Came here around 10:15 on a Monday evening and there was no line. The employee who helped us was very kind & allowed us to try quite a few samples before making our decision. This month's (May) seasonal flavors were pretty good, but we ultimately chose the jasmine milk tea almond stracciatella and paired it with the coffee & love nuts. The prices have slowly crept up over the years ($6.95 for a single scoop + $0.50 for a split scoop), but the quality and taste of Salt & Straw keeps me coming back. Highly recommend checking out the monthly flavors if you haven't already!

    Strawberry Tres Leches with Chocolate Brownie
    Carrie A.

    Really good stuff here! They should have seating, because it's not very inviting to stay. The portions are somewhat smaller than Handels, but it was still delicious. Staff is very friendly and encouraging to try all the flavors.

    Karena K.

    It has been a while since I been to a salt & straw, so I didn't realize how good it is until recently. They have a lot of good limited edition flavors. The olive oil flavor sounds strange, but it actually tastes really good! I can't wait to come back to try their other flavors.

    Delicious all the way JUN2026
    Franklin M.

    There are now three ice cream shops in Old Town and this one gets busier than the other two. You will definitely find some unique flavors at this shop. The few times I've been here I have seen them rotating flavors and you can test try them before making the final decision. Even if the line is long the service is fast as long as the people in front of you can make up their mind quick enough.

    Single Scoop - Honey Lavender
    Cady N.

    As other reviews have said, the flavors here are truly unique (and incredible). Don't be afraid to ask for samples; the employees are friendly and used to curious customers. The honey lavender is my favorite, and the selection of creative flavors is special enough that I've brought plenty of out-of-town friends here. Only criticism is the price. A single scoop starts at $7, so you've got to really love ice cream or be in it for the experience!

    Samuel H.

    Every time I come to Pasadena my friend shows me some new place that I love. Salt and Straw is another one! They have a somewhat limited menu but it rotates to keep things fresh and exciting. The line can be long, but moves quickly. You can try any flavor you like and you really should. I tried Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper thinking it sounded odd. I immediately added it to my "Flight". The other flavors were equally surprising at how good they were. The Chocolate Malted Potato Chip Cupcake flavor was chocolatey and rich and there was a party in every bite it each of the 4 flavors I got. Their model is great. Make great stuff and do a great job of serving and taking care of the guests. 100% fat guy approved and definitely get you some of this!

    Jessica M.

    Went back for a round 2 on the honey lavender ice cream! Happy to find out that this one is always on the menu (: got a 2 scoop which they put in a cup cause I asked for it to go lol Really wanted to try the tacolate but was iffy on the inside being spicy cinnamon ice cream..

    Destiny M.

    The staff were super patient with my group and the flavors were interesting. Personally, it's little pricey for a small scoop of ice cream (I paid $7 for a single scoop). I probably wouldn't come again unless there was a cool flavor I wanted to try.

    Strawberry Balsamic Honey with Black Pepper
    Ailun H.

    Salt & Straw is one of my favorite ice cream chains and unfortunately, it's only available on the West Coast! While exploring Old Pasadena, we walked by a Salt & Straw, and I immediately rubbernecked. Before I knew what was happening, my feet swerved towards to the store, and my arm reached to pull the door open. Suddenly I was inside, waiting in line to order. The server was nice and friendly. Knowing that my cousin and I were going to share a single scoop (6.95), she gave us a bit extra. We sampled a couple flavors before deciding on one. STRAWBERRY HONEY BALSAMIC W/ BLACK PEPPER I've had this flavor before, and I used to think it was a bit too tangy/sour. Maybe with age, I actually enjoy how tart it is, much more reminiscent of what strawberry actually taste like. I didn't taste much of the black pepper this time. Still, we both really enjoyed this signature flavor.

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    Do they sell packs of waffle cones? Like to buy with the pints of ice cream to go?

    I dont think they do. But you may buy them individually

    Are they currently serving cones?

    If you mean waffle cones, yes! You can order scoops in a waffle cone and/or to go to enjoy with your pint at home.

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    Menu - Feb 2022
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    Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4.95) - very decadent and sweet
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