Jhozy P.
Yelp
Salt & Straw has been my go-to ice cream shop since it opened in San Diego, and I've been hooked ever since a friend from Oregon told me how amazing it was. Let me just say, they were good for it! Every trip here feels like a treat, especially since it's located in downtown Little Italy, which has such a fun day-or-night vibe that makes you feel like you're on a night out.
The inside decor is adorable--a modern take on a vintage ice cream parlor, always well-organized, with the flavors clearly displayed. I love that they change the artwork every month to reflect the new flavors, and the hand-drawn designs are a fun touch. The staff is always kind and never make you feel bad about trying EVERY single flavor--even if it's all 20+ of them! Plus, the real silver spoons for sampling are such a nice eco-friendly touch. Thank you for being kind to Mother Earth, Salt & Straw!
Now, for the ice cream itself. Salt & Straw turns ice cream into an art form. The flavors are so creative and unexpected, but somehow they just work. Each spoonful is an explosion of flavor, and I love the chunky ingredients they use, from local honey to real cheese from artisan farms. It's like eating a three-course meal in ice cream form, with textures and tastes that keep surprising you. What's more is they have 4 to 6 vegan flavors that are just as tasty! They always have something new for the themed flavors of the month, and for October, they even went as far as using real bugs and blood in some flavors! It's wild and so much fun.
If you're an ice cream lover, you MUST visit Salt & Straw. It's an easy six stars in my book!