One of my favorite ice cream spots. The line is always hit or miss, but it's worth the wait. The shop always smells so good, like fresh waffle cones.
Yuri J.
One of my favorite salt & straw locations is Culver bc the workers are sooo friendly and you can enjoy it on the steps after. Seasonal flavors are hit or miss, but my tried and true are the chocolate gooey brownie, sea salt & caramel ribbons, and honey lavender.
Rachel M.
I liked that they had a sign outside with the flavors listed. I got the Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (3.75 stars). This was the first time that I ordered this signature Salt & Straw flavor that inspired one of my favorite Sidecar doughnuts. It was good when I sampled it, but my single scoop could have used more bits of cookie dough. It tasted more like a good vanilla ice cream with chocolate swirls rather than the expected cookie dough to ice cream ratio. I liked my husband's pick, which was the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (4 stars). I'm not a big fan of the mint chocolate combination, but I was impressed by this vegan ice cream. I ordered a Pupcup for my fur baby. He would rate it 5 stars because he seemed to enjoy it a lot. It also comes with a little spoon under the lid. I was so excited to give my dog the Pupcup that I forgot to take photos of our ice cream for this review. My husband and I have been to the Culver Steps several times, but this was the first time we've been to this Salt & Straw location. There was fast and friendly service (4 stars) with pleasant small talk like other Salt & Straw locations. The main reason I didn't give it an extra star is because the single scoop didn't appear as big as other locations. I was still a little full from lunch at Mendocino Farms so the smaller single scoop was just fine for my visit.
Alex T.
Five stars because the service is always immaculate, staff is super friendly. I also love that they also try the flavors so that they can best recommend flavors. The rotating and unique flavors always get me :') located in a great place to people watch, dogs are welcomed, the views and vibes are 10/10 There are a lot of food places surrounding the area and having such a fun sweet treat is a must :)
Zan Lee
Easily some of the best ice cream that I have ever had. Salt & Straw is originally from Portland but was my go-to ice cream spot in San Diego before relocating to LA in Jan 2020. They have locations all over the state but are usually in newer malls and the nicer parts of town. This location is also new and designed well. It’s large on the inside so it can accommodate at least a dozen people in line, if not more. It’s part of The Culver Steps in Culver City where Erewhon is located. They have a giant multiple story parking garage beneath the ground floor so parking is super easy and plentiful. Service is also very fast, most people know what they want here, but occasionally you will have to deal with groups asking for many samples before deciding (prob the same ppl that stair at never changing fast food menus taking forever to decide).I am sad that they stopped offering the ice cream salt on top, because it really added to the flavor and was unique. I still am a fan though because the ice cream is just that good. It’s extra creamy so may not sit well in some people’s stomachs especially if you have a sensitive one, but the flavors will be hard to beat. I stopped in specifically to try their limited edition cereal flavors this weekend and had to couple that with my fav flavor The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons.Overall some of the best ice cream that I have ever had and all of their locations are consistently good. I feel any ice cream fan that has tried S&S is crazy and is really missing out!Parking: 2 level underground parking structureKid-friendliness: kids love this place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons
Rebekah A.
I like this place! Here's why. Salt & Straw is in downtown Culver City right next to the Culver City stairs. It's ice cream with a twist. Unique combinations and unusable pairings that could tantalize your taste buds or make you happy that you sample the flavor first prior to buying. They advertise - sample everything, and they will allow you to sample everything. We sampled... Honey Lavender and Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam. Both were delicious! Honey Lavender is honey and lavender. Keep it simple. Has a beautiful pale purple color. Buttery smooth texture. Light. Refreshing. Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam is toasty brown butter cornflake cookies. They brown the butter, which adds to the caramelized proportions. They crumble the malty, cereal-flecked ice cream and add tons of marionberry jam. Imagine cheesecake ice cream on steroids. It's unexpected deliciousness. Customer service was great! Our ice cream server provided us with all the ingredients in several flavors. Talked about her favorites and dislikes. I appreciate the transparency plus the immediate follow-up of...don't take my opinion, try it for yourself. Prices aren't bad. A single scoop is $6.50. They also serve waffle cones and pints of flavors. The location was extremely clean, and they had a spoon shoot in front of the counter to deposit your used spoons from sampling... to cuuuttteee. Salt & Straw, you've got a return customer right here.
Zan L.
Easily some of the best ice cream that I have ever had. Salt & Straw is originally from Portland but was my go-to ice cream spot in San Diego before relocating to LA in Jan 2020. They have locations all over the state but are usually in newer malls and the nicer parts of town. This location is also new and designed well. It's large on the inside so it can accommodate at least a dozen people in line, if not more. It's part of The Culver Steps in Culver City where Erewhon is located. They have a giant multiple story parking garage beneath the ground floor so parking is super easy and plentiful. Service is also very fast, most people know what they want here, but occasionally you will have to deal with groups asking for many samples before deciding (prob the same ppl that stair at never changing fast food menus taking forever to decide). I am sad that they stopped offering the ice cream salt on top, because it really added to the flavor and was unique. I still am a fan though because the ice cream is just that good. It's extra creamy so may not sit well in some people's stomachs especially if you have a sensitive one, but the flavors will be hard to beat. I stopped in specifically to try their limited edition cereal flavors this weekend and had to couple that with my fav flavor The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons. Overall some of the best ice cream that I have ever had and all of their locations are consistently good. I feel any ice cream fan that has tried S&S is crazy and is really missing out!
Viktoriia Lucas
For me, it’s the best ice cream in town!It’s pricey, but I know what I pay for. Never disappointed. They have some many flavors and specials! The base of the ice cream is so tasty, so whatever flavor ai choose, I love it!My favorites: peanut butter, toasted white chocolate and pears with blue cheese!!Try all flavors you want before you buy and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Noor
Salt & Straw in Culver City is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of LA's vibrant culinary scene. This charming ice cream shop takes the classic dessert to extraordinary heights with its inventive flavors and commitment to quality. Located in the bustling Culver City neighborhood, Salt & Straw invites you to embark on a flavor adventure like no other. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the aroma of freshly made waffle cones and a display case filled with an array of tempting flavors, all crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're craving a classic scoop of creamy chocolate or feeling adventurous with a scoop of their signature honey lavender, each bite is a delight for the senses. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot to indulge in a sweet treat with friends or family. So if you find yourself in Culver City craving something sweet, make sure to stop by Salt & Straw for a scoop of pure bliss.THIS IS ALI NOOR &THIS IS ALI NOOR
For rich ice cream with a bit of innovation, let's just say they have a line out the door for a reason. Definitely splurge on the waffle cone!
Ashley H.
This place is great if you're in culver and want ice cream! Sometimes it gets so busy you have to wait in line outside. No tables inside so sitting outside only but the steps are gorgeous. A little loud and small inside but typical for ice cream places
Rodica “Rachel” Carroll
Delicious. Superior. Unique ice cream. The service is POINT!!!Run. Don’t walk. As of right now best ice cream in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons Pint, Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons, Caramel Ribbons, Lavender Honey, Honey Lavender
Jennifer Klein
I buy my dad pints of ice cream here for special occasions. He says it’s the best in the world! Their customer service can be sub-par at times, but they do get very busy so maybe the staff is burnt out. Avoid the lines and order online for pick up… quick and easy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Zeny L.
Salt and Straw is such a classic. It's everywhere and you really cannot go wrong with them. Especially because they have different flavors every month so it's always an incentive to get me there hehe. My favorite flavors so far from the set menu is the balsamic vinegar one . I really like sour things so it's just right up my taste alley. Although I will say this location is always so busy so I probably will not come back during the peak hours.
One of my favorite ice cream spots. The line is always hit or miss, but it's worth the wait. The shop always smells so good, like fresh waffle cones.
One of my favorite salt & straw locations is Culver bc the workers are sooo friendly and you can enjoy it on the steps after. Seasonal flavors are hit or miss, but my tried and true are the chocolate gooey brownie, sea salt & caramel ribbons, and honey lavender.
I liked that they had a sign outside with the flavors listed. I got the Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (3.75 stars). This was the first time that I ordered this signature Salt & Straw flavor that inspired one of my favorite Sidecar doughnuts. It was good when I sampled it, but my single scoop could have used more bits of cookie dough. It tasted more like a good vanilla ice cream with chocolate swirls rather than the expected cookie dough to ice cream ratio. I liked my husband's pick, which was the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (4 stars). I'm not a big fan of the mint chocolate combination, but I was impressed by this vegan ice cream. I ordered a Pupcup for my fur baby. He would rate it 5 stars because he seemed to enjoy it a lot. It also comes with a little spoon under the lid. I was so excited to give my dog the Pupcup that I forgot to take photos of our ice cream for this review. My husband and I have been to the Culver Steps several times, but this was the first time we've been to this Salt & Straw location. There was fast and friendly service (4 stars) with pleasant small talk like other Salt & Straw locations. The main reason I didn't give it an extra star is because the single scoop didn't appear as big as other locations. I was still a little full from lunch at Mendocino Farms so the smaller single scoop was just fine for my visit.
Five stars because the service is always immaculate, staff is super friendly. I also love that they also try the flavors so that they can best recommend flavors. The rotating and unique flavors always get me :') located in a great place to people watch, dogs are welcomed, the views and vibes are 10/10 There are a lot of food places surrounding the area and having such a fun sweet treat is a must :)
Easily some of the best ice cream that I have ever had. Salt & Straw is originally from Portland but was my go-to ice cream spot in San Diego before relocating to LA in Jan 2020. They have locations all over the state but are usually in newer malls and the nicer parts of town. This location is also new and designed well. It’s large on the inside so it can accommodate at least a dozen people in line, if not more. It’s part of The Culver Steps in Culver City where Erewhon is located. They have a giant multiple story parking garage beneath the ground floor so parking is super easy and plentiful. Service is also very fast, most people know what they want here, but occasionally you will have to deal with groups asking for many samples before deciding (prob the same ppl that stair at never changing fast food menus taking forever to decide).I am sad that they stopped offering the ice cream salt on top, because it really added to the flavor and was unique. I still am a fan though because the ice cream is just that good. It’s extra creamy so may not sit well in some people’s stomachs especially if you have a sensitive one, but the flavors will be hard to beat. I stopped in specifically to try their limited edition cereal flavors this weekend and had to couple that with my fav flavor The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons.Overall some of the best ice cream that I have ever had and all of their locations are consistently good. I feel any ice cream fan that has tried S&S is crazy and is really missing out!Parking: 2 level underground parking structureKid-friendliness: kids love this place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons
I like this place! Here's why. Salt & Straw is in downtown Culver City right next to the Culver City stairs. It's ice cream with a twist. Unique combinations and unusable pairings that could tantalize your taste buds or make you happy that you sample the flavor first prior to buying. They advertise - sample everything, and they will allow you to sample everything. We sampled... Honey Lavender and Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam. Both were delicious! Honey Lavender is honey and lavender. Keep it simple. Has a beautiful pale purple color. Buttery smooth texture. Light. Refreshing. Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam is toasty brown butter cornflake cookies. They brown the butter, which adds to the caramelized proportions. They crumble the malty, cereal-flecked ice cream and add tons of marionberry jam. Imagine cheesecake ice cream on steroids. It's unexpected deliciousness. Customer service was great! Our ice cream server provided us with all the ingredients in several flavors. Talked about her favorites and dislikes. I appreciate the transparency plus the immediate follow-up of...don't take my opinion, try it for yourself. Prices aren't bad. A single scoop is $6.50. They also serve waffle cones and pints of flavors. The location was extremely clean, and they had a spoon shoot in front of the counter to deposit your used spoons from sampling... to cuuuttteee. Salt & Straw, you've got a return customer right here.
Easily some of the best ice cream that I have ever had. Salt & Straw is originally from Portland but was my go-to ice cream spot in San Diego before relocating to LA in Jan 2020. They have locations all over the state but are usually in newer malls and the nicer parts of town. This location is also new and designed well. It's large on the inside so it can accommodate at least a dozen people in line, if not more. It's part of The Culver Steps in Culver City where Erewhon is located. They have a giant multiple story parking garage beneath the ground floor so parking is super easy and plentiful. Service is also very fast, most people know what they want here, but occasionally you will have to deal with groups asking for many samples before deciding (prob the same ppl that stair at never changing fast food menus taking forever to decide). I am sad that they stopped offering the ice cream salt on top, because it really added to the flavor and was unique. I still am a fan though because the ice cream is just that good. It's extra creamy so may not sit well in some people's stomachs especially if you have a sensitive one, but the flavors will be hard to beat. I stopped in specifically to try their limited edition cereal flavors this weekend and had to couple that with my fav flavor The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons. Overall some of the best ice cream that I have ever had and all of their locations are consistently good. I feel any ice cream fan that has tried S&S is crazy and is really missing out!
For me, it’s the best ice cream in town!It’s pricey, but I know what I pay for. Never disappointed. They have some many flavors and specials! The base of the ice cream is so tasty, so whatever flavor ai choose, I love it!My favorites: peanut butter, toasted white chocolate and pears with blue cheese!!Try all flavors you want before you buy and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salt & Straw in Culver City is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of LA's vibrant culinary scene. This charming ice cream shop takes the classic dessert to extraordinary heights with its inventive flavors and commitment to quality. Located in the bustling Culver City neighborhood, Salt & Straw invites you to embark on a flavor adventure like no other. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the aroma of freshly made waffle cones and a display case filled with an array of tempting flavors, all crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're craving a classic scoop of creamy chocolate or feeling adventurous with a scoop of their signature honey lavender, each bite is a delight for the senses. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot to indulge in a sweet treat with friends or family. So if you find yourself in Culver City craving something sweet, make sure to stop by Salt & Straw for a scoop of pure bliss.THIS IS ALI NOOR &THIS IS ALI NOOR
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing tasting ice-cream! Must try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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For rich ice cream with a bit of innovation, let's just say they have a line out the door for a reason. Definitely splurge on the waffle cone!
This place is great if you're in culver and want ice cream! Sometimes it gets so busy you have to wait in line outside. No tables inside so sitting outside only but the steps are gorgeous. A little loud and small inside but typical for ice cream places
Delicious. Superior. Unique ice cream. The service is POINT!!!Run. Don’t walk. As of right now best ice cream in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons Pint, Sea Salt w Caramel Ribbons, Caramel Ribbons, Lavender Honey, Honey Lavender
I buy my dad pints of ice cream here for special occasions. He says it’s the best in the world! Their customer service can be sub-par at times, but they do get very busy so maybe the staff is burnt out. Avoid the lines and order online for pick up… quick and easy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Salt and Straw is such a classic. It's everywhere and you really cannot go wrong with them. Especially because they have different flavors every month so it's always an incentive to get me there hehe. My favorite flavors so far from the set menu is the balsamic vinegar one . I really like sour things so it's just right up my taste alley. Although I will say this location is always so busy so I probably will not come back during the peak hours.