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Vegan ice cream shop with gluten free waffle cones. Relocated from 2636 NE Sandy Blvd. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
35 Reviews
First Review by WeCanVeGan
Badinia
Points +67
A perfect little treat shop! - Edit
Stumbled upon this all-vegan ice cream store and was gobsmacked- there are so many good vegan ice creams in LA but I'm not aware of a shop that is 100% plant-based. I got a waffle cone with a Peanut Butter Brittle flavor that was marked as a fan favorite, and every part of this thing was delightful. The ice cream base was creamy and sweet, and the proportion of brittle and ice cream was, I thought, perfect. The waffle cone was lightly sweet, with a hint of cinnamon? The whole thing added up to a blissful treat on a hot Sunday afternoon. Can't wait to go back. Shop was clean and bright, and the staff was super sweet and helpful.
Read morePros: Amazing ice cream, Reasonably priced
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for checking us out! We appreciate you trying out our flavors. So great to hear that you liked them! The Salted Peanut Butter Brittle is one of our favorites. Can't wait for you to stop by again at the shop!
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ABeanz
Points +655
A Delightful Treat - Edit
Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting the original location of my favorite vegan ice cream spot, on Mississippi. Having frequented their new shop on 23rd, I was eager to see what this location had to offer.
Read moreFrom the moment I walked in, I questioned if the ice cream case was slightly larger than the one on 23rd. Whether it's true or just my excitement playing tricks on me, the selection appeared slightly more extensive, making the decision even harder – but in the best way possible.
Initially, I was tempted by the intriguing Tahini and Chocolate Chip flavor, but ultimately, I couldn't resist the allure of the Cookie Monster. This vibrant blue ice cream is a bit of an enigma, with subtle undertones of coconut perfectly blended with chunks of rich, gluten-free, chocolate cake (or cookie, as the name suggests?). The flavor is as unique as it is delicious, creating a delightful and indulgent experience.
Opting for an extra small scoop on a sugar cone, I found it to be the perfect treat to end a warm summer day. The ice cream was creamy and luscious, and the sugar cone added just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-31
Pros: Everything is gluten free, Super creamy ice cream , Really nice staff
KatesIceCream
Thanks for checking out our Mississippi shop! We really appreciate you checking out our other location. So glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed your scoop! Hope you come again soon!
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actakesontheworld
Points +108
Yummy Ice cream - Edit
My favorite ice cream spot. Love the brownie sundae and the cookie monster ice cream. They regularly have fun seasonal flavors. I love the chocolate ice cream tacos when they have them!
Read moreKatesIceCream
Thanks so much! Your kind words mean a lot to our shop. So proud to be your favorite ice cream spot and we hope you come again soon!
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HenryLi
Points +1198
Excellent Ice Cream Taco - Edit
I tried the seasonal ice cream taco here which was delicious. The waffle was nice as well as the chocolate coating. The taco is big enough to split and they were able to cut it in half. The staff are friendly. The interior is modern and well lit. I highly recommend the ice cream taco.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-01
Pros: Vegan
KatesIceCream
Thanks for stopping by! So glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Our plant-based Choco Taco is definitely a fan favorite! Please come again soon!
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adrienneingram
Points +508
AMAZING - Edit
You must go here if you like ice cream! The place is so cute and they have tons of flavors to choose from! I had to get the choco taco and I have no regrets! The thing was amazing and absolutely massive! We should have split one to be honest! My husband and I loved them and we will be back to try other things next time we are in Portland!
Read morePros: All vegan, Choco tacos, Cute atmosphere
KatesIceCream
So glad to hear this, Adrienne! One of our goals is to bring back some nostalgia to you all with our ice cream. So glad you were able to feel that with our plant-based Choco Tacos! Please come again soon!
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Passittowill
Points +3307
Kate's - Edit
Very bright and colorful interior like most ice cream shops. Long line, but it went by in a decent manner. A good amount of options to choose from. I found the moose tracks to be painfully sweet where it was hurting my teeth, but the marionbery crumble was fantastic. I found the prices to be just a smidge too much, but that's vegan desserts for ya. Nothing really wowed me, but if I was craving ice cream amd happen to be in the area, I would stop by to try something else.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Long line, Tad pricey
KatesIceCream
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! We really appreciate you coming in and giving us a try. Hope you stop by in the future to sample some of our other flavors!
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Desh
Points +1241
Yes it’s good🍦🍨 - Edit
Randomly drove by this place went in all the samples were so good. I could’ve gotten all of the ice cream ended up getting four they all taste good. 
Read moreJust so good.
Pros: Wow 🔥
Cons: Nothing…
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for stopping by and giving our flavors a chance! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Please come again soon!
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PorshaB
Points +213
Vegan Ice Cream Shop - Edit
We saw a review on YouTube so made the stop. I stuck to traditional mint and chip in a homemade waffle cone. My hubby got the soft peanut butter brittle and chocolate brownie. Texture of temperature of the ice cream were good. The waffle cone would probably have been better dipped because it really didn’t have much flavor in my opinion.
Read moreThe establishment has a lot of potential to cuten up the vibe. It was bland for an ice cream shop as far as decor goes.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-05
Pros: Vegan, Mint and chip
KatesIceCream
Thanks for checking us out! Glad you were willing to give our flavors a chance! Hope you come again in the near future :)
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hardworkingdiva
Points +65
Solid Ice Cream - Edit
So, I’m an ice cream snob. I love everything about it and I must say Kate’s delivers. The assortment is fantastic and you can get some foodie to wacky to basic flavors, which is always a win. I will say the price is kind of meh and the texture can be off sometimes, but overall, very solid. I strongly suggest anything with salted caramel. Their recipe is FIRE!
Read morePros: Assortment of flavors, Welcoming staff, Allowed samples before you buy.
Cons: Price point is a little steep, Texture is sometimes off.
KatesIceCream
Thanks for stopping by! Glad to hear you liked our flavors and hope you stop by again in the future!
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burnsria
Points +1139
Good Ice Cream with a long line in the summer - Edit
I got an ice cream topped brownie which was alright. The ice cream itself was very good I just did not care for the brownie. It was very dry and almost chalky. It being gluten free is no excuse though as I have had many amazing gf sweets. Check it out if you're in the area, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for it.
Read morePros: Cute interior, Lots of ice cream flavors
Cons: baked goods were very dry
KatesIceCream
Hi! Thanks for coming in. So glad you liked our flavors! We are currently reworking our brownie recipe to make it as delicious as possible. So sorry you were disappointed in it, but hopefully you come back for our flavors and give our new brownies a try when they come out!
Read moreburnsria
I appreciate you for letting me know! I definitely will check it out again
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Gopala108
Points +3073
innovative & creative all vegan ice cream - Edit
I recently went to Kate's with my beloved. Kudo's for being all vegan. I got the Cookie Monster and orange creamsicle in a waffle cone.
Read moreMy beloved got salted peanut butter brittle and marionberry cobbler which were the two most popular flavors. She thought the ice cream was a bit sweet.
I thought mine was quite good. I especially enjoyed the orange creamsicle. I actually enjoyed the cashew based DIY cookies and cream in Oakland better along with young coconut flavor coconut based ice cream in Oakland as well.
Not to compare yet very solid here and innovative/creative flavors that are all vegan. Worth checking out!
Ambiance was simple and just fine.
Mississippi can get busy so be patient when looking for parking.
Pros: innovative & creative all vegan ice cream
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for your kind and thorough review! It really means a lot to everyone at the shop. So glad to hear you enjoyed our flavors and ambiance. Hope you come back to try out our future seasonal flavors!
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TheVeganCowboy
Points +520
Vegan Cowboy Approved! - Edit
Killer little vegan ice cream joint!
Read morePros: Vegan ice cream , Lots of Flavors , Take home quarts
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much! So happy you approve and enjoy our flavors! :)
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cjanes
Points +92
You won't miss the dairy! - Edit
I've been vegan since 2012, so maybe it's been too long since I have last had dairy ice cream, but I am telling you, this is just like any ice cream you have had, only 100 times better. You can test the flavours first. The atmosphere is adorable. Go there now.
Read morePros: TONS of options, Delicious!
Cons: Tad pricey...but worth it.
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for your kind review! Very happy to hear that you were able to enjoy our flavors and atmosphere. Please come again soon!
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Prayingman
Points +88
Absolutely Fabulous - Edit
Kate's Is fantastic, delicious and one of my new favorite stops. Great variety of flavors. The more flavors you sample the harder your decision will be. So pick a flavor and go for it!!!
Read moreKatesIceCream
Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you were able to enjoy from our variety of flavors. Please stop by again anytime!
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vickerbasket
Points +1187
Decent but Long Line - Edit
We tried their peach crisp, which is a seasonal flavor, and their almond joy. They’re nice about letting you try to flavors per person. I feel like the peach needed more peach flavor, maybe there was some banana in there competing with it.  I had also tried. The Marion berry crumble but the parts that didn’t have any Marion berry or crumble tasted like a very plain, soy based vanilla.
Read moreKatesIceCream
Thanks for giving us your feedback! We appreciate you coming in and giving us a try. Sorry to hear you were disappointed by some of our flavors. We hope you try out our other seasonal flavors that we are consistently introducing. Hopefully you find a favorite among them if you give them a taste!
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mooshell
Points +70
Yum, seasonal flavors! - Edit
Plant based ice cream that tastes and has the texture of the real thing. I had their seasonal berry blast with streusel. Flavorful!
Read moreKatesIceCream
Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed our seasonal Berry Blast flavor. Hope you stop by again!
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PaulAtreides
Points +979
I scream 4 Kate's - Edit
I got the Almond Joy seasonal flavor. My partner got the brownie sundae. The Almond Joy was very easily the best non-dairy ice cream I've ever had.
Read morePros: Best vegan ice cream ever, They have Choco tacos sometimes, Fast and friendly service
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for stopping by! Your kind words really mean a lot to us. So glad to you enjoyed our Almond Joy flavor :)
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pizzybot
Points +755
Top notch plant-based ice cream - Edit
This place is up there with Frankie & Jo's in Seattle for me - excellent quality and love the flavors. My husband and I both picked the same two flavors at Kate's: Pistachio and Peanut Butter Brickle. I had mine in a cup, while he had a cone. The ice cream was rich and flavorful, and we want to try more of their flavors. They allowed our dog inside, although we ended up sitting on a bench on the sidewalk to eat.
Read morePros: Excellent ice cream, Fun flavors, Dog-friendly
KatesIceCream
Thanks so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you coming in and are so glad you liked our flavors. You and your husband are welcome back anytime!
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RacheleDaminelli
Points +42
Amazing vegan ice cream - Edit
All plant based, nice flavors, cute place😄
Read moreKatesIceCream
Thanks so much, Rachele! Hope you visit again soon :)
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Sjjk12
Points +1097
One of the best in the US - Edit
The Pacific Northwest seems to have some of the highest quality ice cream shops. Kate’s for me is on the same level as Frankie and Jo’s out of Seattle. One of the best, don’t miss out!
Read morePros: Homemade hot waffle cones
Guest
SarahS88
Points +2224
Delicious ice cream - Edit
Loved the Marionberry and the pistachio! Came here twice!
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +3789
Cute Place - Edit
Cute little place with many flavors to choose from. Staff was very nice. I had the triple chocolate brownie and Marionberry cobbler. I liked the option to get 2 flavors in 1 scoop. I really enjoyed the ice cream.
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villain
Points +8193
Gluten-free waffle cone, rose cardamom ice cream - Edit
Kate's Ice Cream is so great, and everything is gluten-free! The Rosewater Cardamom Almond flavor is definitely my new favorite ice cream flavor of all time. I also tried the Pistachio flavor and the Marionberry Cobbler. Both were fantastic. The gluten-free waffle cone was super satisfying. They even have gluten-free fudge brownies and chocolate chip cookies. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-08
Pros: Rosewater Cardamom Almond Flavor, Everything is gluten-free
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ms_snow
Points +139
Rose ice cream! - Edit
The rosewater cardamom flavor is to die for!!
Read morevillain
Thanks for the recommendation! This is now my favorite ice cream flavor ever 😍
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Trixi
Points +236
Mocha is the best - Edit
Very delicious ice cream. Free tastings😄the staff is very friendly. Mocha and Marionberry were very good!
Read morePros: Many special flavours, Homemade cones
Cons: Expensive
Guest
KitteeBee
Points +303
Everything is GF! - Edit
Kate’s is SO YUMMY! Everything is gf, including the waffle cones! The ice cream is made in house, and is very sweet but gets balanced by the not so sweet cone. My favorite is the peanut butter brittle. I like the mini scoop, which fills the cone, but if you want to try more than one flavor they will split the regular scoop for you!
Read morePros: All gluten free, Friendly staff, Homemade waffle cones
Guest
iloveveganicecream
Points +949
Try the marionberry cobbler - Edit
I absolutely loved the Marionberry cobbler flavor. Triple chocolate & rose cardamom almond also got rave reviews. It’s super fun that they have vegan waffle cones and a variety of fun toppings. Yum!
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