One of the greatest things in life is dessert, and that should be a universal opinion. There are so many delectable desserts out there to choose from, but there’s nothing better than a refreshing scoop of ice cream on a sunny day. Los Angeles offers a variety of ice cream shops to choose from to satisfy your sweet tooth and these are seven of the best.
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With locations roaming across L.A., including Larchmont, Venice, the DTLA Arts District and Studio City, you can enjoy Salt and Straw’s classic and monthly flavors wherever you may be— they even have nationwide shipping. Don’t miss out on their monthly flavors, like Bottomless Limes, The Ice Cream of Moo, Rosie The Pink Flamingo, The Adventurous Llamanaut and Triple Tropic Twist.
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Delicious Persian ice cream flavors like dulce de leche, lavender, rosewater, matcha green tea, persian cucumber and so many more flavorsome delights fill Mashti Malone’s Hollywood and Westwood shops. With a special twist, you can order the “Mashti” for an ice cream sandwich between wafers, sprinkled with pistachios or you can order the “Malone” for your ice cream of choice on a honey-soaked rosewater pastry.
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McConell’s brings the house down at Grand Central Market. They are committed to creating quality ice cream in the most sustainable ways possible. Made from scratch for 70 years, McConell’s has all your favorite flavors, like salted caramel chip, coffee, double peanut butter chip, mocha fudge and smoked almonds and more.
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Whoever thought to use cereal as ice cream toppings is a creative mastermind. Afters is a dangerous craving for your sweet tooth. Order ice cream pints, order ahead of time to pick up, purchase merchandise or cater a special occasion with their ice cream truck, table-top set up or vintage ice cream cart— whatever you need they’ve got it.
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Ice cream has never tasted so fresh. Utilizing ingredients from local and organic Santa Monica farmers, their seasonal ingredients play a role in curating new, tempting flavors throughout the year. Sweet Rose has just ten rules for an unforgettable indulgent experience and number ten is the most important: Sundaes are for all days!
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Since 1919, the Fosselman’s family-run business is still chugging along 100 years later, brightening customers’ days with a scoop, or two, full of creamy deliciousness. They have 48 flavors to choose from, a full-service, old-fashioned soda fountain and, better yet, they’re home to the world’s best milkshake.
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What’s even better than ice cream is ice cream wedged between two cookies. Diddy Riese, with its endless dessert opportunities including ice cream sandwiches, brownies, cookies, Hawaiian shave ice or just a good old ice cream cone, does dessert like it's nobody’s business. Choose from a selection of ten different cookies, 12 different ice cream flavors and enjoy as the two sweet textures melt together in your mouth.
See also: The 9 Best Persian Restaurants In Los Angeles
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