Best Ice Cream in West Los Angeles

In the United States, we eat an average of 16.1 pounds of ice cream per person per year. This is up from 2019's figure of 12.1 pounds. About 9 percent of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream. California is the leader in the US for ice cream production, churning 63.97 thousand gallons in 2019. These fun facts got us thinking about grabbing a cone or a pint, so we did some research and found six great purveyors of the sweet treat on the fashionable Westside.

All are worth a visit and all are open for takeout & delivery.

Sweet Rose Creamery

Part of the Rustic Canyon Family if restaurants, they take ingredients and craftsmanship seriously, creating everything in house to produce delicious flavors that make us nostalgic for childhood and excited for something new. 225 26th St #51, Santa Monica, CA 90402 (310) 260-2663 ext. 1

Ginger's Divine Ice Creams

At Ginger's they make some of the most unique ice cream flavors you will ever taste and they carry the "gold standards", like Rocky Road, Cookies and Cream, and Butter Pecan. New vegan flavors every month. They also have a new 3rd Street location near Beverly Center. 12550 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (310) 437-0246

Saffron & Rose Ice Cream

Traditional Persian ice cream with a modern twist. What's the twist? Well, in addition to beautiful fruit flavors, and clever chocolate and nutty flavors, they have floral flavors like White Rose, Jasmine, and Lavendar. Great vegan options! 1387 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 477-5533

The Coolhaus Shop

Coolhaus is woman-led and calling for a better future for all, while produce amazing flavors like "Take the Cannoli", "Street Cart Churro Dough", "Queen's Coffee", and "Bananas Foster". The vegan flavors are amazing as well. You can get your hands on a pint or ice cream sandwich at their shop or in markets like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Ralph's. 8588 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 838-5559

Bennett's Ice Cream

Bennett's is an award-winning shop with wonderfully inventive flavors like cabernet sauvignon sorbet, pumpkin, or white chocolate raspberry. Located at The Original Farmers Market, so you can wander around and get the other specialty foods that you long for. 6333 W 3rd St #548, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 939-6786

Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars

Mateo's has a menu that includes sandwiches and ice cream, but you should really go for the paletas - real fruit popsicles. 15 clever flavors like tamarind, mango, hibiscus, or cucumber with chile. 4234 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 931-5500