Scoops
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (323) 906-2649
- Cross Street:
- Melrose Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Scoops – by Andrew Rosenblum
In Short
Owner and CalArts grad Tai Kim approaches his daily ice cream, sherbet, and sorbet menu with the flair of an artist. Sometimes he'll take an old standby like strawberry and add a sophisticated twist, such as balsamic vinegar. He also creates his own original concoctions, like peppermint tiramisu, Lung Ching tea with ginger and vegan hazelnut espresso. The only consistently offered flavor is brown bread, which Kim makes out of Grape Nuts cereal and caramel.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCustomers can eat in the shop's small, clean seating area, and there's also a DVD exchange in the corner where you can bring in a movie and take a different one home.
The ExtrasFlavors rotate daily, but this vegan-friendly spot always has a few bovine-free flavors on hand.
Fun FactKim posts a whiteboard on the premises so customers can get creative and suggest new flavors.
User Reviews for Scoops
05/03/2008 Posted by Banannarama
Don't be afraid to try the wild flavors, or to try the vegan flavors. They are ALL good!!!! And if you are feeling shy, they are super nice about letting you taste any of the flavors first. I love the way the owner uses unique ingredients like goat cheese, basil, bacon, guinness, etc... and the ice cream still tastes awesome. It's very reasonably priced as well. I don't think I could recommend this place more! Also, If you're up for a meal before your ice cream, I recommend Pure Luck (an awesome vegan restaurant) right across the street. You'll be full and happy afterwards :)
01/28/2008 Posted by Yayyyyy
Wow. I heard about scoops through a friend, and am impressed with it. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, and the ice-cream is FANTASTIC ! It's a little out of the way, but completely worth the drive.
Pros: cheap fantastic ice-cream
Cons: none, (I didn't check the bathrooms but am assuming it's clean)
