THE BEST PLACES IN LOS ANGELES FOR VEGAN ICE CREAM

Soft serve at Besties Vegan Paradise |
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Vegan ice cream—yes, it’s a thing that sweet dreams are made of, and we are swimming in it here in Los Angeles. We ate our way through the city to find 10 places where you can keep your cool while being kind and cruelty-free.

1) BESTIES VEGAN PARADISE

4882 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles 90029
929-456-4882
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Dip into the "Best Vegan Grocery Store in America" (as voted by VegNews) for a swirl of soft serve you'll not soon forget. Besties Vegan Paradise go with the seasonal flow so take whatever is on tap, go big with the magic shell chocolate and don't forget the sprinkles.
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2) DEAR BELLA CREAMERY

1253 Vine St., #12, Los Angeles 90038
323-848-4672
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Opened as Cocobella in 2017, Dear Bella Creamery serves up dozens of luscious seasonal flavors, decadent signature sundaes, classic and deluxe shakes, root beer and nitro cold brew floats, and a deliciously gluten-free waffle cone. The ice cream is made with "proprietary blends of oatmilk, coconut milk, or nut butters" and the portions are generous. Reflecting the Taiwanese heritage of owners Alice Cherng and Belinda Wei, AAPI-inspired flavors are always in the rotation, such as Mango Sticky Rice and Taiwanese Pineapple Cake. Summer 2023 flavors include Campfire S'mores, Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake and Vietnamese Coffee.

Located just a few blocks from Hollywood Boulevard, Dear Bella's spot in the same shopping center as Doomie’s and Doomie's NextMex makes this strip mall a vegan destination.
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3) HAPPY ICE

L to R: Rainbow Rocket, Time Machine and All-Star
Photo: Happy Ice

7324 Melrose Ave, Hollywood 90046
8559342779
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Happy Ice makes classic Philly water ice, a frozen dessert that makes everyone happy - nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, kosher and full of flavor. Mix and match up to three flavors, or pick a combo like the Time Machine: Cherry Bomb, Mango Madness, Pineapple Potion. Check out their Melrose location, or look for the rainbow-covered truck at gatherings across the city by following @happyice on IG.
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4) MAGPIES SOFT SERVE

2660 Griffith Park Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
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Years ago, vegan soft serve was hard to come by, but this Silver Lake sweet shoppe (also in Highland Park and Tarzana) offers a buffet of flavors and toppings, which explains why there’s often a line out the door. The Fried Softserve Pie (corn almond soft serve layered with vegan fudge, honeycomb, topped with non-dairy whipped cream and fried cornflake streusel) is perfect for parties or celebrations. Not everything is vegan, so study the menu or ask the friendly staff questions before ordering.
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Travis' Oat Matcha Latte Shake | Photo: Monty's Good Burger

5) MONTY'S GOOD BURGER

516 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 90020
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The fun fast food local vegan chain known for its burgers and tots gets even cooler with signature Oatly-based milkshakes. Ten flavors to choose from (including Travis' Oat Matcha Latte Shake, Banana Split and Neapolitan), all perfect for soda floats.
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