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Just too tasty. It's ice cream and it's store made. This is a small shop but it packs a huge amount of flavors. Aside from the standard flavors they created their own strange combinations. They used olive oil, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar as ingredients. I got the chocolate cookie crumble. Yes a normal flavor. It seems to be a local favorite based on how many customers were inside. Overall four stars. I'm building my way to trying that weird stuff, in the mean time let me enjoy the cookie crumble :p M
Large portion size! 2 scoops was so massive compared to most other ice cream places. It was so much that even I, an ice cream fanatic, struggled to finish on my own. Might be a hot take, but I actually wasn't a huge fan of the flavors. Many of the ones I tried had weird combinations that I didn't like. There were a few other flavors that I would've wanted to try, but I was getting self conscious about asking for too many samples. I settled for the honey lavender and another flavor, but it was alright. I honestly can't remember much about either flavor. I'm inclined to say good consistency, but flavor wise, not good enough for me to really remember it. I think Salt & Straw can be fun and a really nice break from so many stores that just serve straightforward flavors, but I do think some flavors were a bit confusing. Parking at this location is just street parking. You might get lucky and snag a 15 min spot, but most of it is paid.
You can't go wrong with any of the flavors, I love that you're able to taste as many flavors as you want before finally settling on "the one" don't let the long lines discourage you the line goes by super fast and the ice cream is so Good it will make you forget you had to wait. I ordered the strawberry coconut vegan ice cream, I don't know how they get it to be so creamy without any dairy but it was amazing. I love that they have a seasonal menu that rotates monthly.
Salt & Straw rolled out their June 2026 Chef Series which sold out quick; Fortunately two were brought back for last chance scoops: 4.5/5 CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SMOKED BUDINO By Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi - BOlA DE & WALRUS RODEO, Miami Chocolate olive oil custard, caramel candied hazelnuts, sea salt caramel swirl (like a turtle dove - very sweet - I'd prefer less sugar) 4.5/5 STARLING SWEET POTATO BUCKWHEAT CRUMBLE By Dan Barber - ROW 7, New York Starling sweet potato ice cream, sweet potato miso swirl, sprouted buckwheat Florentine crumble (novel color and flavor) SERVICE With the help of staff over the phone, I was able to snag a pint of the Hong Kong milk tea. AMBIANCE Colorful indoors with outdoor street-side seating
Let's just start off with ambience, love the sign out front, saying the flavors and special flavors. Was walking by the night before and there was a line out the door. The next night I went the line wasn't too bad, interior ambience was lacking, but the flavor of the vanilla apple custard tart was amazing. Loved the little chunks of apples. Of course how to get it in a waffle cone, their waffle presses are right behind the ice cream. Five out of five for flavor.
Late post from Wednesday when I went to get my birthday double scoop of Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Now I have new favorite flavors. I went when it wasn't busy and went in and out in less than 5 mins. Parking was easy because I went during off hours of mid afternoon.
Star the worker was the best! She was so sweet and so helpful! She is the ice cream expert! I would come back just for her!
I really like the cinnamon snickerdoodle. I also tasted the birthday cake blackberry, it was delicious. The staff was nice, chill vibe inside, with a shady spot to sit outside. i will come again.
This place has such unique flavors and I love that they encourage sampling. It is a little expensive for what you get, but it's still good. I went with the seasonal wildflower honey and lemon chess pie which was bright and acidic and the chess pie added such a nice texture. My sister-in-law got the coffee with love nuts, but unfortunately there weren't many nuts so she was a little disappointed. Service was very friendly and allowed us to try all the flavors we wanted.
Ya'll! This is a must after every meal. This place is soooo good and definitely hit the spot. Don't mind the long line, it was worth it. We went to two gelato places that didn't work out for us. Soooo glad we found ice cream instead!! They had some interesting flavors and we were offered to sample all the flavors. Of course I'm the foodie of the group and had to try all the flavors and order the wildest flavor. This is definitely a need every time I come back to San Diego. Oh and I cannot forget about the amazing customer service they all provided!!! Everything was perfect and perfect ending to my evening on my vacation.
Service was great... Line was long but moved super quick. Very organized inside and servers weren't rushing and took their time to make sure you tried the flavors you wanted before making a selection. They used small metal spoons for samples, which i thought was cool and not wasteful. Their flavors are unique and were hit or miss for me. They had a ton of vegan options that are coconut based and a few really funky flavors like Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce. In the heart of Little Italy so parking is always bad. Overall prices were high but reasonable given the located. There was no indoor or outdoor seating that I could recall. They had a cooler with Pints of ice-cream to-go and a merch stand.
Addictive, creamy and rich-tasting ice cream. I also like that you can get it in a cup, cone or waffle cone. Staff were nice and helpful. The ambiance is cozy and fast moving with few seatings inside. A must try when you're in Little Italy, San Diego!
I love this place!!! Try the Salted, malted, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. I have gone to 4 locations and they are all great. This shop is a little small, but still good ice cream. You must get a waffle cone.
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Just too tasty. It's ice cream and it's store made. This is a small shop but it packs a huge amount of flavors. Aside from the standard flavors they created their own strange combinations. They used olive oil, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar as ingredients. I got the chocolate cookie crumble. Yes a normal flavor. It seems to be a local favorite based on how many customers were inside. Overall four stars. I'm building my way to trying that weird stuff, in the mean time let me enjoy the cookie crumble :p M read more
Large portion size! 2 scoops was so massive compared to most other ice cream places. It was so much that even I, an ice cream fanatic, struggled to finish on my own. Might be a hot take, but I actually wasn't a huge fan of the flavors. Many of the ones I tried had weird combinations that I didn't like. There were a few other flavors that I would've wanted to try, but I was getting self conscious about asking for too many samples. I settled for the honey lavender and another flavor, but it was alright. I honestly can't remember much about either flavor. I'm inclined to say good consistency, but flavor wise, not good enough for me to really remember it. I think Salt & Straw can be fun and a really nice break from so many stores that just serve straightforward flavors, but I do think some flavors were a bit confusing. Parking at this location is just street parking. You might get lucky and snag a 15 min spot, but most of it is paid. read more
3 months ago
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Salt And Straw S.
Hi Madison,…
You can't go wrong with any of the flavors, I love that you're able to taste as many flavors as you want before finally settling on "the one" don't let the long lines discourage you the line goes by super fast and the ice cream is so Good it will make you forget you had to wait. I ordered the strawberry coconut vegan ice cream, I don't know how they get it to be so creamy without any dairy but it was amazing. I love that they have a seasonal menu that rotates monthly. read more
4 months ago
Salt & Straw rolled out their June 2026 Chef Series which sold out quick; Fortunately two were brought back for last chance scoops: 4.5/5 CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SMOKED BUDINO By Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi - BOlA DE & WALRUS RODEO, Miami Chocolate olive oil custard, caramel candied hazelnuts, sea salt caramel swirl (like a turtle dove - very sweet - I'd prefer less sugar) 4.5/5 STARLING SWEET POTATO BUCKWHEAT CRUMBLE By Dan Barber - ROW 7, New York Starling sweet potato ice cream, sweet potato miso swirl, sprouted buckwheat Florentine crumble (novel color and flavor) SERVICE With the help of staff over the phone, I was able to snag a pint of the Hong Kong milk tea. AMBIANCE Colorful indoors with outdoor street-side seating read more
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Salt And Straw S.
Hi Jiansen,…
Let's just start off with ambience, love the sign out front, saying the flavors and special flavors. Was walking by the night before and there was a line out the door. The next night I went the line wasn't too bad, interior ambience was lacking, but the flavor of the vanilla apple custard tart was amazing. Loved the little chunks of apples. Of course how to get it in a waffle cone, their waffle presses are right behind the ice cream. Five out of five for flavor. read more
Late post from Wednesday when I went to get my birthday double scoop of Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Now I have new favorite flavors. I went when it wasn't busy and went in and out in less than 5 mins. Parking was easy because I went during off hours of mid afternoon. read more
10 days ago
Star the worker was the best! She was so sweet and so helpful! She is the ice cream expert! I would come back just for her! read more
This place has such unique flavors and I love that they encourage sampling. It is a little expensive for what you get, but it's still good. I went with the seasonal wildflower honey and lemon chess pie which was bright and acidic and the chess pie added such a nice texture. My sister-in-law got the coffee with love nuts, but unfortunately there weren't many nuts so she was a little disappointed. Service was very friendly and allowed us to try all the flavors we wanted. read more
Ya'll! This is a must after every meal. This place is soooo good and definitely hit the spot. Don't mind the long line, it was worth it. We went to two gelato places that didn't work out for us. Soooo glad we found ice cream instead!! They had some interesting flavors and we were offered to sample all the flavors. Of course I'm the foodie of the group and had to try all the flavors and order the wildest flavor. This is definitely a need every time I come back to San Diego. Oh and I cannot forget about the amazing customer service they all provided!!! Everything was perfect and perfect ending to my evening on my vacation. read more
Service was great... Line was long but moved super quick. Very organized inside and servers weren't rushing and took their time to make sure you tried the flavors you wanted before making a selection. They used small metal spoons for samples, which i thought was cool and not wasteful. Their flavors are unique and were hit or miss for me. They had a ton of vegan options that are coconut based and a few really funky flavors like Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce. In the heart of Little Italy so parking is always bad. Overall prices were high but reasonable given the located. There was no indoor or outdoor seating that I could recall. They had a cooler with Pints of ice-cream to-go and a merch stand. read more
Addictive, creamy and rich-tasting ice cream. I also like that you can get it in a cup, cone or waffle cone. Staff were nice and helpful. The ambiance is cozy and fast moving with few seatings inside. A must try when you're in Little Italy, San Diego! read more
8 months ago
Awesome spot with very unique flavors! I sampled this pear and blue cheese which was really interesting in a good way. I ended up getting hazelnut cookies and cream and the peanut butter cereal. This place was busy! Lots of people in line, but they got through it pretty quickly. There's are seats at the side of the location along with a bar where you can stand and eat your ice cream. Outside there a few benches where you can hang out. I like these very unique flavors they have, and I'd definitely come back to try again! read more
10 days ago
8 months ago
You have to try this ice cream ! At first you see the like and you don't know why ? But after you had it you understand why ! They have authentic flavors ! And a freshly made waffle cone . It smells amazing in here ! They let you taste the ice creams which I loved being our first time . The staff recommended every ice cream and I don't blame them all of it looks good and the samples I tried were all so good I couldn't pick ! Save space for this treat You won't regret it . Be patient the line does get long but they are pretty quick. read more
8 months ago
LOVE salt and straw ice cream! Best chain ice cream place around. They get very creative with their flavors, and it's fun to go in and sample some of the weirder ones. Their monthly rotating menu has me coming back frequently to see what they come up with next! February's all-chocolate special menu was one of my favorites. It can get a bit crowded and often has a line out the door of people stopping by after a nice dinner in Little Italy, but it's worth the wait! However if you don't want to stand in line or try samples, I'd highly recommend picking up a pint from the fridge and heading straight to checkout. I'll be back again soon! read more
4 months ago
Looking around for a desert spot after dinner in Little Italy led us to this unique ice cream spot. The long line caught our eye so we figured it was a must try. Can't say we were disappointed. They have super unique flavors, one being a goat cheese something or other, and a marzipan raspberry. Between those two, I have to say the goat cheese one was definitely "special" but the marzipan one was the hit! We also taste tested the pistachio and freckled mint chocolate and both were really nice, too. They have interesting monthly choices you should also try. They had a strawberry shortcake waffle cone which accented the ice cream choices well. Of course I was so into the delicious treats I forgot pics of the cones. I am so glad we stopped here; we will be back, if we can find parking lol read more
5 months ago
Popped in here when I was craving something sweet after a late lunch nearby. My go to is honey lavender, but today I was feeling adventurous, so I tried one of their limited flavors. At first, I wanted the Hong Kong Tea and the server was nice enough to offer me a sample first. That was really nice of him, and glad he did because I ended up going with another flavor, the caramelized plantain with spicy pecan toffee. As per usual, I had a single scoop in a cup topped with a cone. If you have a sweet tooth and like different flavors that hits the spot, this is the place. read more
Their Limited Tacolate collab with Taco Bell brought me in on a Saturday night. We grabbed dinner a few doors down but I was sure to save room for this cool treat. It was a pretty popular spot. The was a line almost out the door when we came. The cashier was nice, she allowed me to pay for my Tacolate without standing in the ice cream line. There is merch, sauces and such as soon was you walk in. It was fun to browse but definitely didn't need extra sweets. Love the fun flavors. Will be back! read more
If you are an adventurous foodie and an ice cream lover, Salt and Straw is heaven. With unique, artisan flavors and with a seasonal menu, they always have something new to try. They also have very good dairy-free options too! You can also sample the flavors so you don't have to commit to a funky flavor without knowing you love it first. Pro tip: if you're indecisive, take advantage of their split scoop, it's a small additional fee but worth it! A couple favorite flavors: - Olive Oil - Strawberry and Coconut sherbet (V) - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip read more
My wife and I love ice cream...seriously, it's kind of a passion finding GREAT ice cream. When we drove past Salt and Straw, Wifey wanted to skip straight to dessert. We don't have one near us, but she's followed them on social media for years. After dinner we walked over and there was a line...like probably 75 feet of people waiting. Obviously, this is a sign... We spent the next 25 minutes trying to figure out what we wanted and we both hit home runs. I want with the holiday special The Great Candycopia and Wifey ordered the Coffee and Love Nuts. Now, mine was great, but Wifey thinks it might have been the best cup of ice cream she's had (bold statement, I know). I loved the feel of this place. Well kept, line moves a little slow because they allow you to taste, but it's worth the wait. And honestly, way cheaper than I expected. They do great things with other charities so I was happy to have spent some money here. I'd 1000% come back. read more
2 months ago
Me and my husband both got the malted chocolate chip cookie and IT WAS PHENOMENAL omg, only regret is not getting it one more time before I left. So very good. The smell in this cute little place alone is enough to draw you in but I can't wait to have this ice cream again. It looked busy when we walked by but they get you in and out very quick read more
3 days ago
Even with a huge line wrapping outside, and knowing we could have opted for an authentic Italian gelato somewhere else, Salt & Straw proved once again why people happily wait. They stuck to their quality and absolutely delivered on taste. We ordered the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, packed with rich cookie dough chunks and caramel drizzle, and the Snickerdoodle, with its unmistakable snickery, nutty flavor. They were served on a crusted cone -- thank God -- because these were two massive ice cream chunks stacked high. Together, the flavors paired perfectly, especially with the playful topping of rainbow sprinkles and chocolate chips. Every scoop was super creamy, smooth, and insanely delicious. But what truly made the experience special was the service. Despite the long line, the entire team treated everyone with patient, cozy hospitality, the kind that makes you feel grateful you decided to stay. Salt & Straw ended up being the perfect pick for our San Diego sweet getaway. Totally worth every minute of the wait. read more
Vibe: 8.5/10 - love that this location has seating options as well (although limited) Service: 10/10 - all of the staff were extremely kind and pleasant to chat with, especially including the crowd control hostess! Value: 8/10 - although pricy, the unlimited samples of their amazingly unique flavors makes it so worth it! Chocolate gooey brownie: 10/10 - finally giving in and saying this flavor is my favorite ice cream of all time. No notes. Be sure to at least sample the monthly flavors. Essence of Ghost and Creepy Crawlers are fun this month :) Overall: 9.1/10 (4.56/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more
i rly love the art of the unique flavors they come up w every month. i still think abt the thai curry from years ago (a galaxy-brained take on coconut milk & makrut lime); last month there was marionberry habanero (w just the right hint of heat to balance out the sweetness) & this month we tried the tomato gruyere (tomato is a fruit after all!) but there are also plenty of 'normal' flavors that taste great too. staff was rly friendly & i appreciate that they don't rush you at all read more
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1670 India St
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How often do the specialty flavors change?
Our flavors change just about once a month. We've had a slightly adjusted schedule for the past year, but will resume monthly flavors starting with our upcoming launch on 9/24 of our Halloween Ice SCREAM! Series.
Is it open now?
It was open for pick up when I went a couple weeks ago... not sure if you can walk in now.
On what day of the month do they change the menu?
Are there vegan options and how long is usually the wait when it's busy?
They always have one vegan option and lines can be long, however go during off times and shouldn't be too bad.
How is the wait during the weekdays in the afternoon?
I've been there twice around 1 and no line. But there may be more tourists and kids in the summer.
What kind of milk is used for the vegan flavors ??
I know some of them use coconut
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