Amazing! I've came here many times as this time just over topped them all, AMAZING service! we got held by this girl named mckayla she was super nice and didn't make us feel rushed at all , let us try as many samples as we pleased , thankyou ! i ordered the flight before and they gave it to us in different cups because they had ran out of the tray but with no waffle chips , this time we had went we wanted to have a different mind and give it a second chance , thank you for overtopping our expectations. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice cream flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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First time visiting Salt & Straw in Pasadena and wow what a treat! The ice cream here is next-level. I had the Honey Lavender, and it was absolutely divine floral, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. My husband went with the Coffee Love Nut and couldn't stop raving about it, and our friend tried both the Vanilla and Chocolate classic flavors done to perfection. Everything was so rich, smooth, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. You can really taste the care they put into their flavors. The staff was friendly, the vibe was great, and we're already planning to come back to try more! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special ice cream experience. read more

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Took my parents and sister here for ice cream. They LOVED it, they enjoyed the samples and mini metal spoons. They tasted all the flavors that sounded strange, and then ended up getting typical flavors. Service was good, not really a seating area or chairs to wait at. Parking is unideal as well. read more

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The cereal series is amazing. The captain berries is my dream ice cream flavor, I've been treating myself weekly. The staff are always friendly and generous with samples. read more

Salt & Straw - Captain berries, the one vegan cereal flavor, also the best one! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped by Salt & Straw in Pasadena after dinner the other night. Love that they let you sample everything, so I tried a few new flavors before going with a single split--Chocolate Almond Gold Bar and my go-to, Olive Oil. The Gold Bar was definitely on the sweeter side, but the Olive Oil balanced it out nicely. Left feeling super satisfied for the night! Always a solid spot for ice cream, and I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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We came here to try their vegan cream. We got the hazelnut cookies and cream and coconut and pineapple flavors. I had also sampled the other vegan flavors. They all tasted great. The girl who helped us was very nice and friendly. There were some seats indoors, but most people we saw took their ice cream to go, like us. The place was clean and organized. I would definitely return. read more

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The people working are nice and are generous with samples. The location inside is clean and well decorated enhancing the ice cream experience. The ice cream itself is great. It is smooth and creamy and not too sweet. However, the real appeal of this place is the unique flavors offered. There are so many unconventional things to try most of which are great. This is a good spot to experiment with ice cream and or just get a refreshing treat! read more

Salt & Straw - Strawberry and Coconut Water Sherbet (top) & Honey Lavender (bottom) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

It had been about four years since my last visit to a Salt and Straw, and even then, I had only shared a single scoop. I used to be a regular here, and the overall experience has not changed one bit. You can still try as many flavors as you want with the staff happily handing out samples, and you still drop your tasting spoons into the little hole on the wall. I cannot tell if the actual recipes have changed, but the ice cream is still very creamy. I recently learned they were backed by a private equity firm in 2022, so I was expecting some differences. The only thing I really noticed was just how incredibly sweet the ice cream is. Perhaps it was exactly the same back then and my memory just fails me. We tried the Hong Kong Tea flavor, which was good. The first bite did not immediately scream Hong Kong Tea, but after a few more bites, the flavor came through. They could have done away with the white chocolate, but overall it was fine. The other flavor we got was Honey Lavender, which is an original flavor that has been around since the beginning. It was sweeter than I remember, but the core taste was the same and it was enjoyable. The ambiance at this shop consists of a few benches and tables stretched out at the front right next to the entrance. We opted to eat outside next to Aesop. It was a great weekend treat, but it still makes me wonder if anything has truly changed since the private equity involvement. I am not talking about the recent news of them exploring a sale, but rather the impact of their existing investors and how rapidly they have expanded. I will let you be the judge. read more

I love that you can try all of the flavors if you want! The only bad part is that there is a long line sometimes but it does go pretty fast. I really love the different ice creams. It's so good but in all honesty sometimes I wish they just had the traditional classics lol I liked it, but I would've preferred to have something more familiar. The ice cream was high-quality cream to air to sugar ratio, definitely quality ice cream but again a little too sweet for my liking. I tried the blue cheese and pear ice cream just to get something less sweet and it was good but nothing crazy. read more

First visit, great service and such delicious flavs. Did a half scoop honey lavender (bomb) coffee and love nuts (loved) , definitely would come back :3 read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

We treated ourselves with some tasty ice cream while we walked around Pasadena. I got the Chocolate Gooey Brownie and if you are a huge chocolate and brownie lover, I highly recommend. This flavor was rich and decadent and chocolatey goodness. My husband ordered the peanut butter brittle caramel fudge and he liked it very much. This location was clean, has friendly staff, and we got to try some of the limited edition flavors such as the banana bread with strawberry jam. read more

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My friends and I love Salt and Straw ice cream and make it a point to come by a few times a year. Service is friendly and efficient. Seating is limited in store so we usually walk around Colorado Ave and catch up with each other. Love coming to this location and will be back! Parking can be a pain but things usually aren't too busy in the evening. read more

Very creative ice creams, but I found the ones I sampled to all be a bit mild on their intensity of flavor. It's still a fun experience to pick out an unusual flavor (such as their turkey cranberry holiday option), but I'd prefer a Van Leeuwen (especially for honey or lavender ice cream flavors) or Italian gelato if I had the choice. I'd rate Salt & Straw a 3.0-3.5, but the great service puts it at a 4. read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Honey Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

As the rest of Pasadena takes a bizarre L from closing really early, Salt & Straw (as many of the other locations do in other ways) takes the W for being open later on a Friday night. Their ice cream is delicious, there's a diverse range of unique flavors including a seasonal rotation, you can sample as many flavors as you'd like before making your decision, and the customer service is friendly and impeccable, so there's no surprise that the line goes all the way outside sometimes. If you want to skip the line, however, you can always just go straight for their pints (they have ice cream cakes and dog ice cream as well). However, along the way in the line there's some stuff to look at, such as neat facts about the franchise's founding and the merch that they have to offer, including samples of their edible culinary perfume (smells and tastes good!). We got a tasting flight which comes with 4 sizeable kids' scoops and comes with the waffle cone chips as well and at a more recent visit, we got to try scoops of their spooky Halloween flavors, complete with bugs in it too! I got some pints for my coworkers the next day and there was no wait on a Wednesday night. With so many ice cream places in Pasadena, Salt & Straw is always a solid pick. read more

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I love getting ice cream from this place. The staff there are very nice and patient when giving us tastings of the flavors we asked for. Their unique flavors pair so well. My favorites are Pear & Blue Cheese, Arbequina Olive Oil, Coffee and Love Nuts, and Honey Lavender. But I always end up getting the Pear & Blue Cheese and Arbequina Olive Oil. The only reason why I have four star was because there is no seatings or a public bathroom. But I will still return for my ice cream craving. read more

I have had a great experience at every location of Salt & Straw I have visited. The organization obviously creates a priority on service. Each and every employee has been friendly and enthusiastic about their service. Other ice creams chains (that shall not be named) are sometimes rude and almost annoyed by questions and/or refuse to provide suggestions. Salt & Straw staff are always generous with samples and descriptions of flavors. I enjoy hearing about their favorite flavors. I was lucky to try the Green Fennel and Maple before it left the menu. Lightly sweetened, the most unique flavor I have ever had. Of course I had it in a waffle cone. An extra treat for when the ice cream is gone but the flavor has soaked in. On occasion we purchase our favorite flavors ice creams by the pint. I'm always surprised by the new flavor combinations that they come up with. 5 star service and product for sure! read more

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We were in Old Town Pasadena having a girls afternoon with my sister and niece when we walked by Salt & Straw. My friend has brought me some of their ice cream from the Disney location, so I was familiar with them and suggested we pop in for a cone. They have some fun and unique flavors, so I was interested in a few different ones. Luckily, the weren't busy and they didn't mind giving us samples. We each tried a couple different flavors then made our order. They were very friendly and we didn't feel rushed, which was nice. There were several fun flavors, but I was able to narrow it down to the Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. I also liked that they had waffle cones that were in a cup, so it was the best of both worlds. We all picked our own flavors and walked around Old Town enjoying our ice cream. You should definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

We love ice cream and we mainly favor the individual mom & pop shops who make their own small batches. But finding a chain store that consistently maintains quality and creativity like a small artisanal shop is very rare. Salt & Straw is one of them and their unique combinations are always fun to try and peruse. And admittedly, the unique ones are always my favorite ones. The best of the best to me is the pear & bleu cheese. It may sound strange but this classic culinary combination works just as well as a sweet ice cream as it does on an appetizer plate. The pears are fresh and naturally sweet and the bleu cheese just makes it taste like a cheesecake ice cream. I was full from lunch last time so I just got my scoops in a bowl but try not to skip their fresh made waffle cones and regret it afterwards. read more

Salt & Straw - Two scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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

Best ice cream in town! Salted caramel is unbeatable Of there is a line it will go fast, dont worry! read more

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My boyfriend and I love stopping here for a sweet treat or to get our dog some ice cream. We all love it here, the staff is always so nice and helpful. They have flavors of the month, the waffle cone is a must! read more

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Had a big variety of flavors and was pretty affordable for it being absolutely amazing. They say that it's homemade and I'm not gonna lie. The difference from this and Baskin-Robbins is literally out of this world. You can literally taste the quality and the difference between what is homemade and what comes in a plastic package this place is definitely a must for ice cream fanatics like me. I will never view ice cream the same way after coming here absolutely amazing keep doing what you're doing and never change salt & straw. Also, there is a weekly rotation of full exotic flavors from here and there is also salsa packets to put on your ice cream which is kind of crazy. I chickened out for trying it so I can't speak on behalf of that but I'd imagine it'd be really good. They also have taco shell ice cream dipped in chocolate. They let you sample as many flavors as you want. 10/10! read more

Salt & Straw - Freckled Mint TCHO-colate Chip Pint (v) forgot the second one - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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

Salt and straw are at the pinnacle of customer service. I don't mind paying premium price for delicious ice cream with perfect service. I really like all the different flavors they serve and appreciate all their seasonal flavors. It's a big shop and it can get full on weekends but I assure you it's worth the wait. read more

Phenomenal every single time . Even with the most strangest combinations they nail it . Now here's my dilemma . I live in Ontario, the drive to Pasadena isn't around the corner, Salt and Straw needs to bless the IE with their divine flavors. Don't sleep on the IE. read more

They probably make the best honey lavender ice cream I've ever had - I think very few ice cream places that have this flavor are able to really bring out the distinct taste of lavender. The taste in their flavors really stand out, and the soft creamy textures really speaks for the quality of their ingredients. Any flavors that contain chunks add a lot of texture. The caramel in the Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons is probably one of the best tasting caramel I've had. Among really popular ice cream chains in the SoCal region, I think Salt and Straw is one of the strongest contenders when it comes to quality, portion, consistency and uniqueness of flavors. Comparing to Wanderlust Creamery, I think the quality of the ice cream, consistency and portion of the servings for the price is better at Salt and Straw. The uniqueness of the flavors is about on the same level, but I am a bit biased toward Wanderlust because of the variety of Asian-inspired flavors they make, which aligns more with my palette. read more

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Love this location! Always great service and fun flavors. The employees are always welcoming, optimistic, and helpful. I tried the cinnamon snickerdoodle today and loved it. I also tried the honey lavender and coffee with nuts. These were yummy as well read more

Salt & Straw - Cinnamon snickerdoodle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always a great time - they have a rotating seasonal menu and a classics menu. The line is usually out the door but it moves fast. I also love that they let you sample flavors because there is so much to try! We got 4 flavors, 2 split scoops for a double which came out to be about $10. My favorite classic is the chocolate gooey brownie which is wild cause I am more of a vanilla person. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Inspired by Yolanda S. =)) I only eat ice cream once in a while. Recently, I saw a photo of espresso coffee & Irish coffee ice creams from Yolanda S. It got me craving ice cream lol Yolanda recommended 3 places. SAlt & Straw was her first choice. I like exotic & unique flavors. Some of the crazy flavors I had in the past were garlic, olive oil, and lobster ice cream. I dont think any flavors can get crazier than that. This place definitely passed for their interesting flavors. I was intrigued by the avail options. First sample was the Pear & Blue Cheese lol I would never think of eating blue cheese ice cream. Odd flavor, but it tasted good lol I can really taste the blue cheese. 2nd was the Arbequina Olive Oil. I can really taste the olive oil. It did leave a bit of a bitter taste, but it wasn't bad at all. 3rd was the Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/black pepper. I was hesitant to try this one. Balsamic & black pepper in ice cream sounded insane. Lol it was pretty sour. I couldn't detect the flavors with just the sample. After trying some, I decided to go with the flight. It was difficult to pick only one flavor lol I was surprised that the flight came in 4 instead of 3. I chose the olive oil, their limited edition flavors, cornflakes cookies/Marionberry Jam, Snap'N Crackle Marshmallow Treats and for the last flavor, I wanted a coffee flavor. However, the gal gave me the strawberry balsamic one lol I enjoyed all the flavors. The balsamic ended up pretty good lol The service was great. The gal was patient. It was fun sampling some of the flavors. Yolanda not only takes amazing photos, she has yummy taste buds as well. Thank you! =) read more

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We stopped by Salt & Straw and wow--so worth it! I had a scoop of the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and it was everything: salty, sweet, creamy, and loaded with chunks. My husband had the Double Fold Vanilla, and even the classic flavor was next-level. Smooth texture, bold flavor, and generous scoops. If you're an ice cream lover, this spot is a must. Definitely a 10 out of 10! read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, malted, chocolate chip cookie dough Waffle chips for the win!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I loveee salt & straw! This is one of my favorite ice cream shops of all time and I love how they have limited edition monthly flavors (changes every first Friday of the month) and also their classics. I go here almost every month to try their new flavors, and it's free samples so I always ask to sample them! I went recently for their Summer Picnic series, and they were all so tasty! I got their Smoked Mac and Cheese which was creamy and had elements of crunchiness from the bread crumbs. I also got the Honey Lavender, which is my all-time favorite. It's the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor! I like to get a single ($6.50) split (+$0.50) scoop, which is two smaller scoops and it's worth it to me since you can try multiple flavors. Their ice cream is on the pricier side but it's comparable to other specialty ice cream shops in the area. I went on a Thursday afternoon around 5 PM and there was no line. But I've been later in the day and there's usually a line out the door but it moves fast! There's not much seating inside except for a few stools, so we usually end up just eating it outside. There's street parking or nearby structures that is $1 for the first 2 hours. Will always be a fan of salt & straw and their monthly flavors! read more

Salt & Straw - Smoked Mac and Cheese, Honey Lavender - single split scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Yesterday was my first time trying Salt & Straw. The first thing I noticed were the interesting ice cream flavors that they serve. There was smoked mac n cheese, pear and bleu cheese, and even cinnamon and honey fried chicken. I was intrigued by the smoked mac n cheese but intimidated at the same time. I will build up the courage to try it next time HAHA. I sampled the cinnamon snickerdoodle and that one was delicious. I ultimately ended up not getting that flavor because I was craving more of a fruit flavor. However, I will for sure get 1 scoop of this flavor next time I come back. - - Pink Rosé and Watermelon Sorbet (5/5): I got a kids scoop of this one because I didn't have much of a sweet tooth yesterday. But I really liked the flavor as it was refreshing on a hot summer day. The staff there ensured that it's non-alcoholic, so don't worry, it is family-friendly. This flavor is also vegan and gluten-free! The staff were really nice and super helpful. They were more than happy to let us sample whatever flavors interested us. I wish the shop had seats inside so that we could sit and enjoy our ice-cream. But there were seats outside in the cute little alleyways that had chairs and tables for us. The price wasn't too expensive. I think for a kids scoop it was around $5.50. I can't wait to come back soon to try the other flavors that they offer! read more

Salt & Straw - Pink Rosé and Watermelon Sorbet (kids scoop) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great vibe and super friendly staff but the ice-cream sucks. I tried the coffee one and it was a little too bitter, the salted caramel was a lil too salty, I ended up getting regular vanilla and even that was not great. Coldstone is better. read more

Salt & Straw - Vanilla ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Of all the ice cream options available in Old Town Pasadena, Salt & Straw stood out in terms of the unique flavors that are offered. Mixing sweet and savory ingredients seems to be their forte. If you need some fruit and veggies in your system, you can get it here in the form of ice cream!!! read more

I first had Salt & Straw in Portland so when they started to expand like crazy, I was delighted. Bi-Rite would always have the ultimate spot in my heart for ice cream in SF but Salt & Straw kind of started the whole ice cream industry in Pasadena I felt. Since then, wanderlust and many ice cream places have opened up. For the most part, most of their flavors are really good so I won't pinpoint anything specifically. The best part is that they have new monthly flavors so you won't even get tired of the usual flavors. Also, it's just always best to try a lot of them to find out what's suited for you. I had it two weeks ago and they had some IPA and stout flavors that were really delicious. The line is usually ok...even if there is a line, it usually goes by pretty quick and the staff is usually very friendly. If you're in the area after dinner, might as well grab ice cream. read more

First time here and it totally exceeded my expectations. I didn't see any typical flavors but that's what's so great about it! The line moves fast and they encourage you to sample a few. Great location right on Colorado. read more

Salt & Straw - Cinnamon snickerdoodle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

The best life cream in the world! The best service in the world!!! People act like they like working here and serving people even annoying people like me who want to try all the flavors on a silver spoon! I'm so impressed with the vibe, the heavenly smell and the wonderful service! Truly an amazing reason to come to Pasadena! I love coffe&nutz read more

Salt & Straw - Coffee and nuts - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Like with my other Salt & Straw reviews... they have great hand made ice cream and the Sea Salt Caramel Ribbons flavor is one of my all time favorites. Like, put it in an I.V. and into my veins good. They are generous with samples so find the flavor that you'd want via I.V. read more

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Some of the best ice cream flavors around, unfortunately no room to sit and enjoy but there are some seating areas nearby. Expect a line, but worth the wait. read more

Best place to get your ice cream fix. The service is awesome and Camille was the sweetest, being patient while me and my child. We wanted to try a lot of different flavors and she helped my child pick a good one in their big selection of flavors. I appreciate how clean the shop is definitely good place to just eat ice cream and catch up with friends. read more