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You want ice cream that accommodates your dairy-free needs without sacrificing the experience.

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Bacio di Latte | Larchmont Village, LA image 1
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Bright, modern space offers a cozy atmosphere with well-lit, inviting design. Gelato features rich, intensely-flavored varieties including vegan and dairy-free options. Prices lean high, reflecting the premium experience and location.

Gelato quality stands out with flavors like pistachio and vegan chocolate sorbet delivering rich, authentic taste. The ice cream offers a smooth, delicious experience that rivals Italian gelato.

Four vegan options include a rich and textured Vegan Belgian Chocolate gelato. The guava sorbet and chocolate flavors stand out for their taste and quality.

People are saying

"The gelato here is rich, intensely-flavored, and unforgettable."

"The gelato guidance was patient, personal, and full of genuine excitement."

"The dairy-free Belgian chocolate gelato is unbelievably rich and delicious."

Good to know

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Prices are high, with $7.50 for one scoop and $9.25 for a waffle cone.

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The portion sizes are small, with a small cone costing $10.00.

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Dairy-free options are available for those with allergies.

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Small dessert shop offers unique Thai-inspired gelato flavors like black sesame coffee and pandan milk. Interior features blue accent walls and cute, cozy seating that creates a relaxed, chill vibe. Frequent flavor rotations and Instagram-worthy presentation attract those seeking visually appealing treats.

Unique Thai-inspired gelato flavors like black sesame coffee, pandan milk, and durian black sticky rice stand out. The gelato is not too sweet with great texture, and options include vegan flavors and shaved ice topped with fresh mango and mango gelato.

Five vegan gelato flavors are available, including the butterfly pea. The mango sticky rice add-on is also vegan, but the Thai shaved ice uses dairy milk.

People are saying

"The gelato here has such unique and delicious Thai-inspired flavors."

"I found great vegan options, like the butterfly pea gelato."

"I found at least three unique, dairy-free gelato flavors."

Good to know

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Parking is limited to street parking or a paid strip mall lot with no validation.

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Seating is quite limited, especially during peak times.

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Youโ€™ll have to wait in line to get your spot during busy hours.

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Ice cream shop

Ice cream shop offers unique handmade flavors with bold, creative combinations and high quality. Busy atmosphere reflects its reputation for some of the best ice cream around, with an outdoor seating area for communal enjoyment.

Handmade and fresh ice cream offers some of the most interesting flavors around. Vegan options stand out as particularly amazing and pure.

Multiple non-dairy flavors offer delicious vegan ice cream options. The peanut butter caramel vegan flavor stands out as phenomenal.

People are saying

"The ice cream staff are super friendly and welcoming."

"I loved the unique flavor combinations and creative ingredients."

"The dairy-free ice cream flavors here are amazing and unique."

Good to know

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Salt & Straw allows samples for testing flavors before purchasing.

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There is paid parking across the street.

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The store offers unique and interesting flavors of homemade ice cream.

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Ice cream shop

Ice cream shop offers unique Persian-inspired flavors like saffron, rosewater, and date fruit with a creamy, high-quality texture. Interior feels bright and lively with limited indoor seating and some outdoor spots. The vibe reflects a local, old-school charm with a clean and friendly atmosphere.

Unique flavors like saffron, rosewater, and sweet cucumber stand out with a creamy, flavorful texture. Vegan and exotic options such as date and earl grey tea add to the variety.

A great selection of ice creams includes several vegan flavors with a creamy taste. The vegan date ice cream stands out among the options.

People are saying

"Their unique ice cream flavors have a distinct Middle Eastern flair."

"The vegan ice cream is delicious and creamy."

"The dairy-free ice cream here is amazing and so creamy."

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Mashti Malone's has many unique ice cream flavors like rosewater, sweet cucumber, and saffron.

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Parking is available at the plaza where Mashti Malone's is located.

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Mashti Malone's offers many vegan options among their ice cream flavors.

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Ice cream shop

Modern ice cream shop offers wide variety of flavors including vegan options and ice cream for dogs. Warm, inviting atmosphere turns energetic late at night. Parking is challenging, but the setup and labeling make choosing flavors easy.

Rich and fresh flavors stand out, especially the Earl Grey tea ice cream with its distinct bite. Vegan options and even ice cream for dogs add to the variety, all served with great customer service.

Plenty of vegan options include ice cream made with a cashew and coconut milk blend and vegan cookies. Flavors like Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb stand out for their taste.

People are saying

"The ice cream here is so delicious and rich."

"The vegan options here are plentiful and delicious."

"The dairy-free ice cream here is plentiful and delicious."

Good to know

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They offer ice cream for dogs.

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They have a robust selection of non-dairy options.

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Parking can be challenging in the area.

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Ice cream shop with vintage-style yellow reclined chairs and a California ingredient map wall creates a hip atmosphere. Music plays while people enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. The place offers a unique and diverse range of vegan and traditional flavors with a cool, relaxed vibe.

Lavender honeycomb and campfire flavors stand out for their unique taste. The massive ice cream sandwich is a highlight, especially the vegan cookies n cream that closely mimics real ice cream.

Many vegan ice cream flavors are available, including cookies and cream, mint, mango, and Turkish coffee. The vegan options taste close to real ice cream and offer a wide variety to choose from.

People are saying

"The ice cream flavors here are amazing and taste so fresh."

"I loved the unique flavors and diverse options here."

"I found so many incredible dairy-free flavors here."

Good to know

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Street parking is the only option available, making it hard to find a spot.

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If parking is difficult, the Beverly Connection Budget Mall across the street offers an alternative.

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They donโ€™t accept cash or online payments; only card payments are accepted.

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Ululaniโ€™s Hawaiian Shave Ice - LA image 1

Small corner shop with outdoor seating offers authentic Hawaiian shave ice featuring velvety texture and unique flavors. The atmosphere is cool and cute, attracting families and those seeking a genuine taste of Maui. Parking can be limited, and seating is confined to benches outside.

Delicious Hawaii flavors like ube ice cream appear on the menu. Pink cotton candy with condensed milk topping comes with an option to add artisanal ice cream or enjoy as an ice cream float.

Options include sugar-free and dairy-free flavors along with a vegan cream choice. Several vegan options are available.

People are saying

"The Hawaiian shaved ice here is super fine and velvety."

"You have to try the mochi with toasted coconut shavings."

"The Dairy Free shave ice is so yummy and special."

Good to know

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Parking is limited on the street, with some metered spots available.

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Ululani's offers vegan options, including a vegan cream choice.

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There is no indoor seating, but benches are available outside.

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Ice cream shop

Small modern shop offers unique ice cream flavors with a thick texture served in cups. Atmosphere inside feels sterile and hot, but outdoor seating nearby provides a more inviting experience. Location near entertainment venues keeps crowds manageable, making it a popular pre-show treat.

Offers original and generous ice cream flavors like Ube Brownie and Jasmine milk tea. Includes vegan options such as cookie dough and a flavorful mango sorbet with no artificial taste.

Vegan options include a cookie dough ice cream and a chocolate chip flavor. Dairy-free choices are limited to one ice cream and one sorbet.

People are saying

"The homemade ice cream flavors here are excellent and so satisfying."

"The dairy-free cookie dough ice cream is really good and unique."

"The vegan ice cream flavors are uniquely desired and really good."

Good to know

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Parking options are very limited; consider rideshare or paying for a lot.

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There is limited seating available inside the shop.

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They offer only one dairy-free flavor and one sorbet option.

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Two-level layout offers spacious, naturally lit seating with minimal Japanese decor. Atmosphere feels calm and cozy, suited for relaxing or quiet conversation. Focus centers on high-quality matcha and authentic Japanese tea experiences.

Offers vegan ice cream options like toasty Sobacha and Hojicha flavors. Also has vegan green tea ice cream bars with a good taste but a higher price point.

Pistachio and soy come as dairy-free alternatives without extra charge. Vegan options include toasty Sobacha, Hojicha, and green tea ice cream bars. The vegan ice cream tends to be a bit pricey.

People are saying

"I found the matcha here to be delicious and pure perfection."

"The staff's tea knowledge is so impressive and they're eager to share it."

"Their matcha ice cream is pure perfection."

Good to know

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Expect wait times of over 30 minutes during peak hours from 10am to 5pm on weekends.

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Prices for drinks are higher than average, with iced matcha lattes at $6.75.

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Laptops are not allowed on weekends, so plan accordingly.

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