Salt & Straw

I've never really been a fan of Salt & Straw until my recent visit to this location. When you step into the store, you are immediately hit with the scent of vanilla and waffle cones in the air. The inside is buzzing and hard to imagine this place ever empty but the line moves pretty quickly. The staff here are the friendliest I've ever encountered at a Salt & Straw and were so patient when we were sampling different flavors. Recently, my favorite flavor is the honey lavender. It is so unique, floral, and creamy. My new favorite discovery was the strawberry coconut sherbert (which is vegan btw)! A refreshing bite that reminded me of the strawberry glaze smoothie at Erewhon for some reason. There's a good amount of parking out front and some nice benches outside. They're open pretty late too!

If you're looking for a spot to satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge in unique, creative flavors, Salt & Straw in Newport Beach is where it's at! I stopped by and decided to go for a scoop of the Lavender Honey and Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline. Let me tell you, it was a "yummy yummy in my tummy" kind of experience!The Lavender Honey was floral and subtly sweet--like a little trip to a summer garden. The Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline was bold and rich, with just the right crunch from those caramelized cashew bits. Together? Chef's kiss.The staff was friendly and patient as I sampled my way through a few other flavors (so many tempting options!). The shop itself is clean, cozy, and perfect for enjoying a treat while soaking in the Newport Beach vibes.If you're feeling adventurous and love bold, out-of-the-box flavors, Salt & Straw is a must-visit. Lavender and coffee might sound like an unusual combo, but trust me--it works! I'll definitely be back to try more.

We went to the local planetarium for the holiday show and h it up Salt and Straw afterwards. The place was PACKED but they hammered through the line quickly. If you've never been to one of these places they're known for unique flavor profiles and decadent ice cream. They make their own waffle bowls and cones to order and have great ice creams. While there isn't a lot of place to hang around it's a must have if you've never tried it.

I am obsessed with this place!!! I am not a big sweets person and ice cream is almost never something I crave but after trying this place I can't have enough. I love how you get to sample as many flavors as you want. Whoever came up with this business idea is a genius because as someone who is picky with their sweets the shop can assure that their customers will always leave with a flavor they love. There's also excellent customer service every visit and the ordering line goes by quickly.

One of my favorite ice cream spots! Don't let the line intimidate you, it goes by quick. I'm always a fan of the limited edition flavors, but you can't go wrong with the classics. Gooey Brownie is my absolute favorite. The vegan Freckled Chocolate Chip is also a close second. They also let you try as many flavors as you want before committing which is awesome. If you don't want to wait in line, they have a refrigerator inside with pints available. Each one is enough for 2 people.

Line is out the door. The employees spend time giving samples to everyone. I was ready to order my 2 milkshakes at the register quick status but was not allowed, I feel as if someone is ready with for thier milkshake and doesn't want to sample should be allowed to order at the register

Delicious ice cream with unusual flavors. My fave was the sea salt with caramel ribbon! Yumm! We bought a whole tub to take home! The staff were so pleasant and friendly. They let us try out different flavors till we settled on a flavor. Parking lot right outside with free parking.

Finally visited a Salt & Straw and couldn't have asked for a better time! Delicious ice cream and a fantastic overall experience + customer service! Everyone working there was super patient with customers as most people wanted to try quite a few flavors, and were genuinely happy to help. I personally played it safe and got the chocolate gooey brownie and when I say I think about that ice cream more than I'd like to admit... 11/10! As the name mentions the brownies are nice and rich, and the ice cream itself was delightful. Waiting for the day Salt & Straw comes to Michigan!!

This Salt & Straw location doesn't get as crazy busy as their other locations. Although it is a little busy and parking can be crazy at times, it is worth it. What I don't like is how small it is and there really isn't a place to enjoy it besides outside. They have two small benches outside and thats it. However, staff is very nice and knowledgable. And they allow you to sample as much as you like. I love Salt & Straw's unique flavor options. They just have one of the best. Besides their original flavors they also offer seasonal flavors as well. My favorite original ones include their Sea Salt with Caramel Drizzle one and the Chocolate Gooey Brownie. But honestly all their flavors are pretty good. Even their plain vanilla. I just love how creamy their ice cream is. Can't wait to be back.

Hands down one of my favorite ice cream shops. Everything is great--from the smell of the waffle cones as you walk in, the servers who let you sample as many as you'd like, and the innovative flavors of ice cream. My partner and I have a tradition of coming every month to try their limited flavors. This time we tried the Parker house rolls with a pumpkin spice cone and a scoop of mom's mango pie. Mom's mango pie was great, tasted exactly like the real thing. Only qualm I might have was the texture was more icy than creamy, but it was still good. The Parker house roll was delightful. Had a slightly sweet and salty taste, with a creaminess that paired well with the crunch of the pumpkin spice cone. Looking forward to coming back for next month's flavors