This is my FAVORITE ice cream place in LA. In a city chock-full of fancy ice cream shops trying to out-invent each other with goofy flavors, Wanderlust actually hits the mark. Instead of concocting new combinations of ingredients, Wanderlust creates ices creams inspired by beloved desserts from around the world. There are some great standard flavors, but the real stars are the rotating varieties. I just ate a tasting trio (three small scoops in a cup) with flavors from Italy, Mexico and Denmark. Each flavor description explains the inspiration and country of origin. Check the flavors online, because they change often. There are more monthly specials than you could fit into one visit.The folks who work here are super nice, and there is hardly ever a crowd. Easy parking too. Can’t recommend Wanderlust Creamery enough!
Absolutely incredible dessert! If youre up for new flavors, super different than the classics, and appreciate other cultures, this is a MUST. Mango sticky rice is AHHMAZING. The owner and mixologist is the granddaughter of Magnolia ice cream mixologist. The OG Filipino ice cream Magnolia brand. So legit.
I love this ice cream spot. Best service and ice cream in the area!!!!!
Every one of their flavors brings something special to the table. Even our ice cream skeptical guests loved it! Rich but not heavy, sweet but not overly so. Thats why we keep coming back.
What a great find. They have unique flavors and quality ice cream. I will come here again and again and again. Decently priced ice cream too.
Wanderlust is one of my favorite places to get ice cream! They have a few seasonal flavors that gets introduced every so often so there is always new flavors to try.All of their flavors are so unique but tasty. My go to flavors are the Japanese Neapolitan and Kinder. Depending in how much I want I get the split (5.50) or the double (7.50). I feel that the double is quite a lot though, but perfect for sharing. Their cones are an extra $1, but freshly made and there are cool flavors too.
Always have super yummy vegan ice cream not just sorbet. True vegan alternatives for ice cream. Plus its yummy. Mango sticky rice flavor is a consistent classic. Also the chocolate is amazing.
Wonderful and exotic ice cream! Highly recommend.
I love a good ice cream but I especially like ice cream in flavors I never knew I was missing. They have flavors inspired by flavors around the world.I’m a hard core chocolate fan but the pineapple lilikoi in a purple Ube cone was the winner. Super delicious.
Love their seasonal flavors. I went in at 9:00pm and waited 15 min as there was a long line. Cant wait for their white rabbit ice cream tho.
Great creamy ice cream. Different and unique flavors. Chill vibe, definitely recommend
A must go place highly recommend 👌 this place. Cant go wrong with any flavor
Seriously some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Not too sweet, creamy texture, and super fun flavors. I was delighted to see a Knafe flavor, and it didn’t disappoint. It really tasted like Knafe! I also tried the Smoky Rocky Road which was also delicious.
There are several flavors to choose from. The prices are the best, and you can even get an extra cookie and chocolate topping for the same price (white or black).
Over priced, pretentious, weird flavors and toppings. I have never not liked ice cream before. Never again.
I was quite disappointed that the purple yam waffle cones were very hard to bite on and ice cream not creamy enough. But thats be a plus for many who doesnt like the creamy feel. I love the creative flavors though. We total ordered 7 different flavors. Some were really mind blowing like how they made the ice cream tastes just like Stocky rice & mango?! Its melt in your mouse sticky rice The earl grey tasted just like how the British loves them, with lemon. Full earl grey flavor with just a hint of lemon, no milk in the taste. Superb! The vegetable waffle cone was tasty and crispy, unfortunately the ume cone was really hard.I recommend this if you like trying outside the box flavors.
Had a really interesting ice cream here very good I must see
I miss being able to have samples because they have some unique exciting flavors. They change regularly, and I cannot eat 6 scoops of ice cream at time! Lol! I love Wanderlust and have had pints delivered to my house during the pandemic, but it was so nice to go into the store and find the same excellent friendly service from the staff that Id get in the before times 😀 And the ice cream is so delicious!!
Not only are the flavors interesting, but they hold very true to their description. Sometimes places will have amazing sounding concoctions that leave you going, yeah I guess I can taste that, but Wanderlust sticks it on each flavor. Only complaint is the name, which really just makes me think that a 20 year old self identified social media influencer came up with the place after spending 2 weeks living in Bali.
Wonderful original flavors, super nice customer service. Definitely recommend pandan tres leches, but they let you taste them before making your choice.
A completely unique array. The Wanderlust Creamery is exceptionally clean & well-presented. Every single flavor on offer almost wanted to try a scoop and found it hard to only stick to one.
Amazing! OmG ice cream has never tasted this good... Initially i was skeptical but Im sold!!! Their flavors are so good!
They have amazing flavors and I love how they switch to new flavors about every month. The tasting trio is definitely one to get because you get to choose 3 different flavors.
Wanderlust is definitely my favorite ice cream shop in los angeles!! ive been to the tarzana location, and i have to say this one has more parking and seating. i got the jasmine green tea flavor (special for lunar new year). they have so many unique and fun flavors... as well as pints you can take home. my other go to flavors would be the gianduja (chocolate hazelnut) and thai tea. would come back again! there is a lot in the back with free parking and metered parking on the main street.
Bizarre flav combos. But in a. Good way
The food was delicious, and the sizes were just right. There are several options available. Beautiful romatic songs are played by attentive servers and a strolling guitarist.
The best ice cream, hands down. Imaginative and unique flavors with high quality ingredients. Perfectly creamy and velvety.Plus, nobody ever thinks about the ice cream cone, which makes NO SENSE because its a huge part of the experience. Wanderlust, however, gets it. The brown butter ice cream cone is absurdly delicious; it would be amazing all by itself with a cup of hot coffee.
Amazing ice cream and yummy vegan alternatives to cater to those who cant or dont want to have dairy. Try them out!
You can never go wrong with Wanderlust. It is still hands down one of the best places to grab ice cream in Los Angeles (and probably the west coast)! Not only do they have great regular flavors on their menu like Ube Malted Crunch and Sticky Rice + Mango but they also have great new/different seasonal flavors that they rotate every month! Some of my all time favorites consists of their original Salted Egg ice cream and their Rugbrød!My taste buds will continue to salivate until I get to stop by their Atwater location again 🤤😍
This is the only place I ever want to go for ice cream. The most unique flavors that awake your sense of curiosity about food culture and how it has evolved based on geographical locations. Absolutely phenomenal. They make big batches of each flavor and once it runs out, that’s it! It’s gone, and they introduce a new one. Wish I’d kept track of my favorite flavor combinations through out the years as there have been some absolutely stellar one!My only wish is that their toppings weren’t always stale (the Michu is always clumped together and dry) and that they try to avoid hiring people that lack basic social niceties. Had a cashier once be a bit pushy/commanding (also kept cleaning everything around the register while I was trying to process payment and enter my 5star information) and it definitely put a damper on my experience. Either way, their ice cream is the best in LA and I drag all of my friends here at least once a month to see what unique tastes they wish to share this time around!
Solid ice cream spot. Each flavor is inspired by a country (and accurately so), and the flavors are true to their inspiration. Ube malted crunch is one of the best tasting ubes Ive had in a long time! You get unlimited samples, and you can get a double and try four flavors. Parking available in the back!
A truly wonderful ice cream experience. They have such a delightful array of flavors from so many different regions of the world to choose from. It was very hard to choose because I wanted to try them all. Between my husband, our two kids and myself, we ordered the ube malted crunch, knafe, pandan tres leches, kinder and earl grey. Not a dud in the bunch. I would be very happy to eat them all again. But the one I cant stop thinking about is the Earl Grey. It surprised me. Desserts rarely surprise me. It was bold, yet delicate. Floral, bright, deep and dreamy. Perfectly balanced, perfectly churned, pretty much, over all, a perfect scoop of ice cream. It is a rare treat to eat something made by someone who really knows what they are doing. I love that Wanderlust stands by the idea that people are intelligent and curious and that trying new flavors is an adventure. If I lived closer, this place would become a serious problem for me.
The portions are a little small, but the flavors make up for it. Had the tres leches and the cornbread ice creams. Both super creamy and original.
I have been to wanderlust many times but on my most recent adventure, I was deeply disappointed. I ordered the Vietnamese rocky road and it had frost burn all over it and tasted funky. Felt like a 7 dollar waste of money.
Best artisanal ice cream! Ive tried many ice cream shops and the advantage they have are traditional flavors. But Wanderlust takes quality to the best level and it executes its goal with great success, which is to transport you to another country through flavors. Always fun coming in and going for a trip. We drive over an hour sometimes to eat here.
Absolutely unique selection. Extremely clean & well presented establishment. Almost wanted to try a scoop of every single flavor on offer and found it difficult to just stick to one.
Yummy ice cream. And the gentleman is always kind & patient 😊
Always an amazing selection of different ice creams. Youre bound to find something new and probably something youll miss when its gone. We tried their seasonal items (cant recall the names anymore, but so worth) with some rose crysta Price is on the higher side though and parking is limited. But definitely treating myself here again.
Theyre in my old neighborhood, Atwater, bringing some nice nightlife to the area. Its needed.Good tasting ice cream. A lot of flavors. Ive had their ice cream in the SFV before.The workers were all friendly and knowledgeable. They didnt mind us trying a lot of flavors. Overall a great experience, but it wouldve been nice if the line couldve moved slightly faster... good things come to those who wait!The Abuelita Malted Crunch was excellent. And the Sakura Latte tasted like a subtle 🍒.
Very unique flavors. Fast service.
This place is so cute, I go out of my way to come here.My friend and I recently got the Flight Around the World and it was really fun. You get 14 half-scoops in these cute little cones for $30. Initially I thought we would choose our 14 flavors but essentially what the server told us was to pick 6 out of the 20 flavors they had that day that we *didnt* want and the rest is the flavors that we ate. However Im sure if you wanted to you could specifically name out the 14 flavors you want. It was very fun trying so many different flavors of icecream, however I would recommend trying this with 3 or 4 people instead of 2. The icecream was melting faster than we could eat it and it ended up being a lot of food. It was also hard to tell which flavors were which, but they all tasted great.Ultimately I would definitely recommend trying this with your friends!
Always something special to try here, even if it always end up with Kinder. Topnotch ice cream for sure.
When visiting, have Austin or Kory help you out. Wanderlust is one of many artisal ice cream shops that doesnt upset my stomach. Plus I like that theres different flavors each month, and some flavors are on the permanent menu. July had a collection in tribute to Game of Thrones. Go to Wanderlust, youll have a great experience here, also sign up for the Five Stars app for a better experience.
Unique tasty flavors
A favorite evening place of mine. Fast and courteous service. I see why this place has a lot of good reviews.
I love their ice cream!!
There are plenty of flavors to choose from. The rates are the highest and you even get the same price for an extra cookie and chocolate topping (white or black).
Always incredible ice cream
Great selection of flavors!
The flavor combinations at Wanderlust Creamery are out of this world! I had a tasting trio at the LA Food Bowl NIGHT MARKET event and it was fantastic, definatley the longest dessert line there. The ice cream was perfect and the Sakura flavor was to die for, I felt like I was standing in a field of cherry blossoms when I stuffed my face. I would highly recommend!
Great ice cream never before tasted flavors!!
I knew nothing about this place before coming here but we had a sweet tooth so we had to come through for an order of it. Honestly, the ice cream was way more creamy and heavy/rich than I had expected. I couldnt even finish my sundae. Definitely something I would share the next time around.
Superb staff and lots of delicious flavors they have 😋😋
This ice cream is so good! My husband tries all the seasonal flavors, but the mango sticky rice is my go-to (dairy-free too)!
They have a great variety of flavors to chose from that can fulfill anyones palate, depending on your mood.
Delicious and unique ice cream
Ive been following Wanderlust for a minute and finally made it over to them. The ice cream was absolutely incredible. I got the mango sticky rice and Violet marshmallow which were both amazing. Bought pints of both of theyre rocky roads variations. When I got home had to sneak a taste and the Vietnamese Rocky Road may have changed my life. I have always opted for other flavors over coffee icecream, but this version is revolutionary! Go to wanderlust and treat yourself. Dont forget to tip your scoopers!
Solid but Jenni’s is better
I am not vegan, but the mango sticky rice flavor is phenomenal whether you care if its vegan or not. I love their other flavors too(so unique!), but thats my go to, and a great thing to bring to a dinner party if youre not sure of everyones dietary preferences.
Several flavors of Ice Cream were NOT available. Very disappointing!
The lines are so long all the time. There is a reason. I had a chocolate ice cream with bourbon and nuts. It was quite good, very rich
I saw a video on how this is one of the best ice cream shops in LA! And honestly it did not disappoint! I got a double scoop of violet marshmallow and mango sticky rice. The violet marshmallow had the best intense flavor. The mango sticky rice was one of the best flavors Ive ever tried, and I couldnt believe it was vegan! What I love most is that each flavor is inspired by a different country! I am definitely going to be coming back to try all the other flavors!