Find the coolest ice cream shops when the weather gets hot
You're probably looking for something cool now that summer has arrived.
A scoop of ice cream. Or a couple of scoops.
When it comes to ice cream, everyone has a different taste. Some people like plain flavors like vanilla and chocolate. Some people like more fruity-flavored sorbet. On the other hand, some people like healthier such as frozen yogurt.
It’s very difficult to say what makes perfect ice cream, simply because there are a couple of different types of it, such as gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet.
Ice Cream: The most common frozen treat is ice cream. Ice cream mixture must contain at least 10% milkfat in order to be classified as ice cream.
Gelato: Gelato, the Italian cousin of ice cream, is made with whole milk rather than cream. As a result, the milkfat content is significantly lower than in typical ice cream.
Frozen Yogurt: Frozen yogurt is one of the trending forms of frozen treats right now. This frozen dessert contains many of the same ingredients as ice cream but has a much lower fat content. There's even yogurt in there.
Sorbet: Sorbet is another form of ice cream that includes very little dairy. It has a light texture and taste since it is made with frozen fruits and sweetened water.
Although there are different types and variations of ice creams, for me, it doesn't matter whether it's gelato, sorbet, or frozen yogurt as long as it tastes good. Because I believe that each type of ice cream has its own unique touch and I enjoy eating different types of it.
Nowadays, every place around us sells ice cream. However, for an ice cream lover like me, it is very important to find a place that makes a good one.
For all of these reasons, this wasn’t an easy list to make for me. However, here are the three best ice cream shops in Long Beach, based on ice cream lovers' recommendations.
1. Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
Here at frostbites, we love our customers! Our mission: to serve our customers best by educating them about our products (try samples!) and have fun doing it. We established our first store in 2002 and hope to be in your community soon. While we are not currently a franchise, feel free to send us a message to be on our waiting list. - Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- Amazing when you're in the mood for Italian ice and ice cream.
- It's like Italian ice served on top of a creamy vanilla ice soft serve ice cream!
- Their workers are the best! Always so friendly and giving suggestions on different combinations, which can be more than 1000!
Price: On average, it's $5 - 9 per cup.
Location: 11304 South St Cerritos, CA 90703
Website: https://www.frostbites.net/
2. Long Beach Creamery
Long Beach Creamery handcrafts ice cream delights. We focus on using local, organic ingredients to create our signature flavors of ice cream. Our ice cream helps to tell the story of Long Beach and its growing food culture. - Long Beach Creamery
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- You'll love that they use natural, local, and organic ingredients.
- They are so generous with the mix-ins.
- They have a variety of staple flavors as well as rotating flavors to choose from.
- Keep an eye on their Instagram for their ice cream for breakfast day.
Price: On average, it's $3 - 4 per scoop.
Location: 4141 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach, CA 90807
Website: https://longbeachcreamery.com/
3. Hug Life Ice Cream
Established in 2019. We are so happy to have our third location in Long Beach. Our first location opened up in Garden Grove in 2016 and our second location in Orange in 2018. Long Beach is always a place we wanted to expand to. It is our sole goal to offer a dessert that everyone can enjoy. Our plant-based shop will supply your tastebuds with delectable delights. We aim to start a movement that cultivates a world where nobody is hungry and everyone lives a life filled with love and hugs. Treat yourself! In the words of Tupac Shakur, “We gotta make a change. It's time for us as a people to start makin' some changes. Let's change the way we eat. Let's change the way we live. And let's change the way we treat each other.” - Hug Life Ice Cream
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- It's definitely one of the top vegan ice cream spots.
- Many places have a few non-dairy options but it's very refreshing to go to a place that you can enjoy all their flavors.
- The flavors are eclectic yet they don't neglect the classics.
Price: On average, it's $4 - 6 per scoop.
Location: 2707 E 4th St Long Beach, CA 90814
Website: https://www.huglifeicecream.com/
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Ice cream shops have expanded rapidly over the last few years. This list is but a few of the best ice cream shops in Long Beach.
If there’s a good ice cream shop you would like to recommend besides this list of best ice creams in Long Beach, let us know in the comments below!