I'm so happy that I'm able to eat diary again specially ice cream…read more I have missed eating ice cream so bad. I came to salt and straw by myself after finishing shopping. I ordered the sea salt caramel and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. It was simply delicious. It a must try. And of course, the best part was that had a lot of samples!!! Great service.

Was my first time trying Salt and Straw and we wanted some premium good quality ice cream and this…read moreplace hit the spot. I really like ice cream shops that have unique flavors and high quality flavors and this place delivered on both fronts. I sampled a bunch of flavors and the coffee and nuts flavor was pretty good, but ended up getting the strawberry with black pepper and the chocolate brownie on a waffle cone. Both of those flavors were pretty solid, I liked the chocolate brownie a lot more than the strawberry, the strawberry had portions where it tasted straight like strawberry syrup that was a bit too sweet for my liking (even though I have a sweet tooth) The worker was nice even though we had like 4-5 samples before deciding what to buy without any pressure so that was nice. I like that they give napkins and a spoon as well if you ask. The only negatives were the price and I wish the waffle cone was made fresh right on the spot. But otherwise, would come back again!

Easy eat ice cream at the promenade…read more Went on a Sunday afternoon. There's not really street parking but there's free parking over at Santa Monica Place for an hour or two. They offer samples - tried a few and opted for the chocolate and strawberries, and the Santa Barbara strawberries (which I feel is what they're known for). Both flavors were awesome - I like the texture in the chocolate and strawberries, there's like pieces of chocolate that make it complete. The Santa Barbara strawberries are always great - sweet and has a natural taste to it, along with pieces of strawberries. Def would recommend!

This was quite honestly the best ice cream I have ever had. Now I have found that they sell it at…read moremy local Whole Foods Market and since I was only visiting Santa Monica, I will be running to the grocery for another pint of heavenly ice cream.

I loved it then and I still love it. Portions are small but that's all you need. I like all of the…read morechocolate flavors. They are very rich and creamy. Service is friendly and you can enjoy your gelato on the patio.

Love the gelato here. Very cool flavors and big portions!! The staff were also so nice and…read morefriendly. Highly recommend this place!! Honestly the BEST gelato place on the west side!! There's outdoor seatings and plenty of parking spots around.

It's almost a tradition now -- every Christmas season, we take some of the girl scouts here after…read morethey volunteer for The Giving Spirit event at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church. And yes, it's also a tradition now to visit every spring and summer for their seasonal flavors. Well, seasonal for me and the same Mint Chip and Cookies and Cream for the girls. The COFFEE flavored ice cream is not a joke. It has a real caffeine punch but oh so good. The mini cones are genius!

Cute little spot that we checked out after having dinner in the area. Very homey vibes. The folks…read morebehind the counter were nice. I loved the idea that a lot, if not all, of the ingredients used are from local vendors. I got a chocolate brownie and coffee ice cream sundae with hot fudge and toasted marshmallow. It was really good. Only thing I would have wanted more of was a little bit more of a generous helping of the hot fudge. Otherwise, this was super yum!

First time trying persian ice cream! There were so many unique flavors to choose from, and the…read moreworker was really nice to provide samples. What makes persian ice cream different is the rose water aftertaste and the elastic texture. I opted for a small cup ($6.50) that comes with two flavors. The flavors I went with were rose water and jasmine, most aromatic and sweet. Street parking only, there is decent amount of seating inside. It was pretty crowded on a Saturday afternoon.

I love their Persian ice cream flavors - true to the store name, both the white and pink rose are…read morefragrant and refreshing. I enjoyed the other floral, fruit options too, as they were not too sweet. Didn't try many of the creamy/richer flavors, but the French espresso seemed to be a bit melted and underwhelming in flavor - might have just been that day. The staff work efficiently, and it's a small storefront with limited seating. Only street parking nearby.

A great grab and go place. Small interior, no dining inside, and not really any tables outside…read moreeither. I took my omusubis to Ocean View Park to picnic. Decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options. My partner and I got the eggplant chili (2x), miso mushroom, and the pickled wasabi and pickled konbu. They smells amazing when fresh. The struggle is you want to eat it immediately before the seaweed goes soggy but need to find a place to eat. These were $4.50 or $4.75 each. Pretty good sized with plenty of filling. A great snack or lunch if you eat multiple.

100000/10 place! Their food is so fresh and melts in your mouth…read more I love the tuna mayo and miso beef the most. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Also the milk tea boba is to die for! I recommend getting it with your friends or taking it to go to eat on the beach.

Small but lots of fun flavors!…read more Line moves quickly. Seating kind of sucks and it was cold so we all smooshed inside together. We tried: Brown sugar Banana and root beer float Peanut butter chocolate candy and cup of joe I liked it and would go back.

The ice cream was so creamy and delicious. The scoop was very big for the price you pay which was…read moregreat (rivals cold stones scoop). Service was amazing and they were helpful when I asked about the Doggy Ice Cream. Overall great ambiance definitely could chill inside or out and enjoy a scoop.

I may not be the most well-versed, but this is my favorite smash burger in LA! It's the perfect mix…read moreof greasy but not too greasy and high-quality, simple ingredients. The defining characteristic here is that they make their burger patties using short rib and their shoestring fries are fried in beef tallow. Say less! You also HAVE to get the soft serve, if only because it's so hard to find good soft serve in LA. The whole experience here is 5 stars and I love being able to enjoy the meal outside.

Cruising around Venice on my bike soaking up the sun & hippie culture. Decided to stop by Heavy…read moreHanded after hearing some buzz and my stomach grumble. Glad I did. This place was popping on a sunny day, which is always a good sign. It's got that slightly artsy, Venice vibe on the outside, but still feels laid-back and fun. The burger delivered. Soft bun, gooey melted cheese, and those crispy edges on the patty that give it that smash burger magic. Nothing overly complicated, just done right. Exactly what you want when you're hungry after riding around. They've also got tallow fries and ice cream, which makes it feel a little more fun than your standard burger stop. Overall, really solid experience. Good food, good energy, and worth a stop if you're in the area.

Went here for the Milky X Wanderlust collab and had an absolute blast. They hosted a Mahjong party…read morethere for the lunar new year celebration and it was awesome. The limited edition "Milky Tangyuan" flavor was delicious. It had a creamy and sweet base, but my favorite part was the inclusions. The Black Sesame butter was so rich and smooth and then the mochi added the perfect chew. The service was awesome in offering us samples, and being able to quickly handle the huge crowd, many props to them for doing that, and with great attitude at that. The vibe was great, much different than how the store is on a normal day, but seems like a great place to hang out with the indoor-outdoor seating, whether it's late out at night or a sweet treat after lunch on a sunny day. A fan of Wanderlust for their ability to do these collabs and make delicious flavors that satisfy the sweet craving!

Milky Tangyuan: black sesame Tangyuan flavor... I never knew I wanted this, but wow that is genius…read more The mochi was also very tasty. Japanese Neapolitan: delicious combo of matcha, hojicha, and black sesame. The tastes were a little muted, but came together quite nicely. Osmanthus Milk Tea: I wish this flavor were creamier and the osmanthus flavor a bit stronger. I did love the boba though. Overall, they have an amazing selection of super unique Asian flavors. None of the flavors were too sweet. In terms of ice cream quality, I think it's only average. It tasted a bit lacking in milkfat, so didn't strike me as particularly creamy.

The food is good but the Santa Monica branch has a limited menu. Ambience was nice and the place…read moreclean. Service was great. The only thing that was disappointing was the super limited menu.

Located at the heart of the Venice boardwalk; is the very cute sweet treat shop Turn Dough! With…read moreit's bright pastel painted exterior; this is the spot to go to if you're looking for the ulitmate dessert. On the menu of Turn Dough is belgian waffles, soft serve gelato, milkshakes and chimney cakes! For those who don't know what chimney cakes are; they are a traditional snack from Hungary that is made from sweet yeast dough that is rolled into a long rope and baked around a cylinder. Here at Turn Dough; you can actually watch them make and bake the chimney cake. It was really hard to choose what dessert to get here as everything looked so yummy. This place happens to be the first place to offer chimney cake in Los Angeles and so you know I just had to try that. Even choosing which chimney cake to get was hard! They've got 18 different types or you can even create your own! From oreo to nutella to coconut to Disney inspired or unicorn inspired; they've got something for everyone! I ended up getting the very cute Minnie Macaron chimney cake which has Italian-style soft-serve gelato, French Macarons, Rainbow sprinkles, and a handmade Minnie Mouse bow on top. It was definitely a magical Disney inspired creation. We also got the Nutella Dream. This one is a must try for Nutella lovers. It's a chocolate delight that even includes Kinder chocolates! Tastewise; I really liked the freshly baked chimney cakes from here. The chimney cakes are so soft and fluffy. My gelato ice cream melted pretty quickly but I still enjoyed the sweet, creamy soft serve. One has the option to get the chimney cake upside down in a cup and I have to say that is not a bad option because it helps with eating the ice cream and you won't have to worry about the oozy, dripping mess hehe that you will get a with a cone. Overall; Turn Dough is a good place for some delightful and sweet treats right by the beach