Best Ice Cream Restaurants in Brentwood (90049)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Salt & Straw (Brentwood)
Portland-born scoop shop with unconventional flavors like olive oil ice cream
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
A high-volume neighborhood draw known for inventive, Los Angeles-leaning flavors and consistent execution at scale. Expect a line most nights, friendly sampling, and seasonal drops that keep locals coming back year-round.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Honey Lavender, Arbequina Olive Oil
What Makes it Special: Portland-born scoop shop with unconventional flavors like olive oil ice cream
8.3
Italian-style gelato with a dense, silky texture and a strong emphasis on chocolate and nut flavors. The Brentwood shop is a newer San Vicente anchor, perfect for a slow gelato walk or a take-home pint of their monthly specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cioccolato Belga (Belgian Chocolate) Gelato, Pistacchio Gelato, Affogato al Caffè
What Makes it Special: Ultra-creamy, low-air gelato with standout chocolate and pistachio.
Worthy Picks
7.8
An independent Brentwood froyo shop that makes all yogurt in-house daily, anchored by a vegan coconut-milk peanut butter flavor developed by co-founder Jennifer Sabin that built a genuine cult following. It runs as a straightforward self-serve counter with freshly made waffle cones and fruit smoothies—best suited for families and frozen yogurt regulars who value house-made quality over franchise convenience. Parking uses the free VA lot across the street, though weekend evenings require patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jennifer's Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt, Activated Charcoal Chocolate, Freshly Made Waffle Cones
What Makes it Special: Independent, non-franchise froyo shop that makes all yogurt in-house daily and built its cult following around a vegan coconut-milk peanut butter flavor developed by co-founder Jennifer Sabin.