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    4.6 (524 reviews)
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    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..

    Chocolate Brownie & Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Milkshake
    Leonard A.

    Salt and Straw has the flavors that will leave you in awe once it goes in your jaw and make you so happy like a dog wanting you to shake its paw. But that's not all, y'all! Milkshakes are in full effect here and that's what I started off with but first it had to thaw out a little. While I waited for that to be made I ordered a scoop of the Strawberry Honey Balsamic with black pepper and after my first lick I was doing the Hotstepper! Word Up! So now that my shake was to consume, my first sip was like a pour over in full bloom! Ohhh Yeah! What I had in my milkshake was a scoop of the chocolate brownie and salted malted cookie dough. So good mixed together but that's just what my tastebuds enjoy. The service is good and it's a grab and go with a few seats only. And that's my take on this ice cream adventure, Peace...

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    Sheila W.

    A must try if you're in the area. They have the most creative flavors. It's a very popular spot. Be prepared to wait in line for at least 20-30 minutes.

    Concord grape nut crumble
    Megan L.

    Love the rotating seasonal flavors, massive scoops and many samples. + Concord grape nut crumble which wasn't overly sweet (frozen yogurt!), liked the grape tanginess w the crunchy bits and soft pudding (7.8/10) Pots of gold and rainbows was fun to try, tasted like marshmallow and vanilla but too sweet. Captains Berried treasure like grape nut but sweeter, sharper berry flavors in the bits.

    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.

    Alejandro F.

    This Salt & Straw location is just as good as the one in Anaheim (Downtown Disney District). I came here with a group on a Monday evening (like 9:30pm). The guy that took care of us was 10/10, I think his name was Moussa. Overall a solid dude. I had a wafer cone with two flavors: double-folded vanilla and another flavor that tasted just like cereal milk. The portion was also big. The ambiance is great and it's also helped by the fact that it's in a prime location in Old Town Pasadena. Highly recommended place for your ice cream cravings!

    Stephanie C.

    Always a solid place to stop. They had their cereal series and I got the rice crispy one. I don't remember what the name was, but it was sweet and salty. Perfect combination!

    Single Scoop - Single Split - Two Flavors with Arbequina Olive Oil and Pear & Blue Cheese
    Alicia N.

    I love every Salt and Straw I've been to, this one included. I love that they let you sample whatever you want to try and that they are constantly rotating in new seasonal flavors. I love how adventurous they are with their flavors. I usually still end up getting my favorite flavor though which is the olive oil. This time I split my single scoop with the olive oil and pear and blue cheese. The pear and blue cheese was just a smidge icy, but the olive oil was super smooth as usual. I also took a couple of limited edition flavors to go. Service was helpful and friendly as usual. There was no line since it was a weekday, but I'be been there when there is a long line. Seating is limited. There are literally three stools. So, it's not a place to hang out, but many take their ice cream to go. Parking is street, but it's easy enough to park in a nearby structure and walk over.

    Barb B.

    This place is located right on Colorado Boulevard in downtown Pasadena. It is a busy place on a Saturday evening. Services is good as can be considering the amount of people flowing through this place. We got a decadent blueberry cheesecake straw. 80 bucks! Tasty AND decedant.

    Brian K.

    Haven't had a bad Salt & Straw experience yet. I love that they let you taste anything you want and they have the most unique flavors. Right now the Halloween flavors are awesome, I especially like the pumpkin bread. Soooo good. Can't wait to go back for the thanksgiving flavors. I also highly recommend their non seasonal flavor of pear and blue cheese. Super good.

    Vic C.

    This Salt & Straw is located in old town Pasadena, specifically next door to Nike. My husband and I came to this location with our little girl dog (yes Salt & Straw is dog friendly) a few Sundays ago. We arrived just right at 2 pm. There was a small like but the wait wasn't too long. After looking over the menu board, we ended up getting: Ice Cream Flight, $16: For a flight, you get 4 flavors, in which we ordered Huckleberry Cornbread, Oishii Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Banana Bread w/ Strawberry Jam, Birthday Cakes & Blackberries. Part of their berries series, which was available for the month of July. If you are not familiar with Salt & Straw, they are on a monthly rotating menu. Of the 4 flavors we had, I loved the birthday cakes & blackberries the best. But I also really liked the 3 flavors as well. But I did find most of the flavors to be pretty sweet and think the Oishii strawberry pretzel salad to be the least sweet, which had a nice balance. All of these ice cream flavors were creamy and had an excellent mouth feel. Pint of Honey Lavender, $12.50- Just wanted to pick up a pint to take home, a favorite flavor of ours. The honey lavender just has this delicious creamy flavor that is well balanced with the sweetness and lavender. The lavender does not taste like it is artificial, which is really nice. ------------------------------- (Total= $28.50, tax included) For the flight, typically it is supposed to come in a plastic plate that you can hold 4 scoops. But unfortunately on our visit, this location ran out of them so the girl who helped me had asked if it would be okay to have each of the scoops in separate ice cream cups. She also place lids on each of the cups as well. The employee helping us was so sweet and very nice. She was very patient. She was also very helpful in suggesting to keep my pint of honey lavender in the freezer by the entrance until I am ready to leave, since I was planning on enjoying our ice cream in store (there is only 2 small stool seating by the window. My husband waited to get those seats for us while I was in line). Overall, we had a great experience and definitely see ourselves back here again in the near future. Please note that you can purchase dog friendly (non dairy) ice cream. You can find their Apple and Carrot w/ Sweet Potato Ribbon flavored pup cups ($3.75) in the freezer by the entrance.

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    Erik G.

    What We Ordered: -2 Kid Scoop $11.50 -3 Single Scoop $20.85 -2 Split Scoop $1.00 -1 Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Bowl $1.65 -1 Waffle Cone $1.65 The experience at Salt & Straw never disappoints! The service is always impeccable, and they're happy to let you sample flavors until you find the perfect one. I treated visiting family to ice cream, and I opted for a split scoop of Strawberry Salad and Goat Cheese Marion berry Habanero. Be careful with the Habanero - it can pack a heat! I'm glad I tried it, though. I really liked the pretzel bits in the Strawberry Salad. Both scoops were surprisingly cheesy, in the best way possible! Props to the ice cream chefs for their creative concoctions. I'm already looking forward to the next series!

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    one of the good chain stores and people there are always always nice, ice creams are all yummy too :)

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    Tried and true. Will never disappoint. Their new winter 2025 almond brittle flavor is soooo good, probably one of their best yet.

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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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