Salt & Straw
Ice cream shop · Venice ·
Inventive flavors, farm-sourced ingredients, fresh waffle cones
Inventive flavors, farm-sourced ingredients, fresh waffle cones
"After shopping for fireplace matches that neither you nor anyone in Los Angeles needs, it’ll be time for a sugar intermission at Salt & Straw. The crowds at this Portland-based ice cream spot can reach Disneyland levels, but stay in line. Everything is incredible and the line moves quickly. Beyond the classics, we suggest getting weird with pear and blue cheese, strawberry honey balsamic with pops of black pepper, or one of the seasonal specials." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"Salt & Straw is back with its annual Thanksgiving ice cream menu. You’ll find five new flavors, ranging from caramelized turkey and cranberry to pumpkin and gingersnap pie, available both in-store and for nationwide shipping." - kat hong, nikko duren, garrett snyder
"COVID-19 Update: Open for pickup and local delivery. The small-batch ice cream business, which cousins Kim and Tyler Malek launched out of a single neighborhood ice cream parlor in Portland, has grown into a family of shops, including two in L.A.—the original is in Hancock Park and a second just opened on Abbot Kinney. The focus at S&S is on inventive flavors: salted caramel cupcake, pear & blue cheese, avocado & strawberry sherbet. On the flip side, the single origin vanilla is some of the best we’ve ever had. For those who aren’t fortunate enough to live near a shop, the seasonal Pints Club, which sets you up with five unique pints every month and delivers them right to your door, is an excellent option. COVID-19 Disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."
"Having expanded into Los Angeles, Salt & Straw’s brand extends beyond ice cream to lifestyle items—like a waffle cone–scented candle or perfume—that capture the smell and memory of waiting in line for scoops in Venice or the Arts District." - Matthew Kang
"Halo Top’s Santa Monica spot should give it prime placement in the recent ice cream wars, which brought in Salt & Straw." - Matthew Kang