Salt & Straw is a beloved ice cream shop that started in Portland, Oregon and now has locations all over the West Coast, including Los Angeles. They are known for their unique and creative flavors, with a focus on using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. Some of their most popular flavors include Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Honey Lavender, and Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache. They also offer dairy-free and vegan options, making it a great spot for everyone to enjoy.1. Salt & Straw
Coolhaus is not your average ice cream shop. This gourmet dessert truck turned brick-and-mortar location specializes in architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwiches with unique flavor combinations. They use all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients and even offer some vegan and gluten-free options. Some of their standout flavors include Mintimalism (mint ice cream with chocolate chips and brownies) and Bananas Foster (banana ice cream with rum caramel swirls and ginger cookies).2. Coolhaus
Wanderlust Creamery takes inspiration from different countries and cultures to create their delicious and globally-inspired ice cream flavors. They use high-quality ingredients and their ice cream is made in small batches to ensure freshness. Some of their unique flavors include Ube Malted Crunch (purple yam ice cream with malted milk and honeycomb candy) and Abuelita Malted Crunch (Mexican chocolate ice cream with malted milk and chocolate-covered corn flakes).3. Wanderlust Creamery
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams originated in Ohio and has since expanded to multiple cities, including Los Angeles. Their ice cream is made from grass-fed dairy and they use ingredients like fair-trade cocoa and local fruits and herbs. They have a variety of classic and seasonal flavors, such as Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Riesling Poached Pear, and Blackcurrant Lambic Sorbet.4. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Milk Bar, founded by pastry chef Christina Tosi, is known for their unique and playful desserts, including their Milkquake - a milkshake topped with a slice of their famous Cereal Milk Ice Cream Pie. They also offer a variety of ice cream flavors, such as Cornflake Marshmallow and Blueberry & Cream. They have multiple locations in Los Angeles, including one inside the popular food hall, The Row DTLA.5. Milk Bar
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams has been around since 1949 and is known for their traditional and rich ice cream flavors, made with local and organic ingredients. They use a slow-churn process, resulting in a dense and creamy texture. Some of their popular flavors include Eureka Lemon & Marionberries, Whiskey & Pecan Pralines, and Dark Chocolate Paso Brittle.6. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Sweet Rose Creamery is a neighborhood favorite with multiple locations in Los Angeles. They use organic and local ingredients to make their seasonal and classic flavors of ice cream. They also offer sorbet and vegan options. Some of their standout flavors include Black Sesame, Butterscotch & Lavender, and Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble.7. Sweet Rose Creamery
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream started as an ice cream truck and now has storefronts in New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. They use simple and high-quality ingredients to make their classic and unique flavors, like Honeycomb, Coffee Crunch, and Matcha Green Tea. They also offer vegan flavors made with a house-made cashew-coconut milk base.8. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
Little Damage is not your typical ice cream shop. Their signature black waffle cones and unique flavors, like Unicorn Tears (blue almond charcoal ice cream with sprinkles) and Little Damage Swirl (vanilla ice cream with Fruity Pebbles and a raspberry drizzle) have made them a social media sensation. They also offer vegan options, making it a great spot for everyone to get their ice cream fix.9. Little Damage
Humphry Slocombe, originally from San Francisco, has brought their quirky and delicious ice cream flavors to Los Angeles. They use locally-sourced ingredients to make their unique flavors, such as Secret Breakfast (bourbon ice cream with cornflake cookies) and Malted Milk Chocolate. They also offer dairy-free options made with a coconut milk base.10. Humphry Slocombe