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The best ice cream in Los Angeles is Wanderlust Creamery in Multiple Locations. Passport-themed ice cream — Ube Malted Crunch, Mochi Mochi, Tokyo Banana.

1 Wanderlust Creamery 2 Salt & Straw 3 Mashti Malone's
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Best Ice Cream in Los Angeles

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Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Wanderlust Creamery

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.8 $$

Passport-themed ice cream — Ube Malted Crunch, Mochi Mochi, Tokyo Banana. Adrienne Borlongan is doing something special.

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Salt & Straw

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.6 $$

Portland import that LA adopted. The seasonal menus (bone marrow + smoked cherries, anyone?) keep people coming back.

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Mashti Malone's

Hollywood ★★★★½ 4.7 $$

Persian ice cream since 1980. Rose water, saffron, pistachio, and orange blossom. Nothing else tastes like this.

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Fosselman's

Alhambra ★★★★½ 4.6 $

Family-owned since 1919. Yes, 1919. Over 100 years of scooping. The taro and macapuno are SGV legends.

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Arts District ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

Consistent excellence. Salty Caramel and Wildberry Lavender are the all-stars at this outpost.

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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

Santa Barbara institution in LA. Eureka Lemon & Marionberry, Turkish Coffee — Central Coast quality, LA convenience.

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Afters Ice Cream

Multiple Locations ★★★★ 4.3 $$

The Milky Bun (ice cream in a glazed donut) is their claim to fame. Jasmine milk tea flavour is the real star.

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Saffron & Rose

Westwood ★★★★½ 4.5 $

Another Persian gem. The faloodeh (rose water ice with vermicelli noodles) is unlike anything you've tried.

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Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars

Multiple Locations ★★★★ 4.3 $

Mexican paletas and ice cream. The mango with chili lime and the corn (elote) paleta are perfect summer weapons.

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Bae's & Bella

Downtown ★★★★ 4.2 $$

Small-batch gelato with Filipino-American flavours. Ube + cookies and cream is everything.

People Also Ask

Wanderlust Creamery in Multiple Locations is our top-ranked ice cream spot in Los Angeles. Passport-themed ice cream — Ube Malted Crunch, Mochi Mochi, Tokyo Banana. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near Hollywood, Wanderlust Creamery is one of the most accessible top-rated options in Los Angeles. Salt & Straw is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Wanderlust Creamery draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.

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