Best Sweet Treats Escapes Restaurants in Silver Lake
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
LA's iconic Persian ice cream shop with 40+ years of exotic handcrafted flavors
Notable Picks
8.4
Persian ice cream institution serving exotic Middle Eastern flavors since 1980. Uses natural ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations to create unique offerings like saffron rosewater, orange blossom, and French lavender alongside traditional favorites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Saffron Rosewater, Orange Blossom with Pistachio, Ginger Rose Water
What Makes it Special: LA's iconic Persian ice cream shop with 40+ years of exotic handcrafted flavors
#2
Salt & Straw
8
Portland's small-batch ice cream maker brings its savory-sweet experiments—think Pear and Blue Cheese, Olive Oil—to Silver Lake's Sunset strip, where the rotating seasonal menu rewards repeat visits. The counter moves steadily through a neighborhood crowd that knows what they want, though street parking on this stretch requires patience. Works best when you commit to the weird flavors rather than playing it safe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Tres Leches, Pear and Blue Cheese, Honey Lavender
What Makes it Special: Portland-born ice cream maker crafting inventive small-batch flavors with locally sourced ingredients and unexpected savory-sweet combinations
Worthy Picks
#3
Creamo
7.8
Vegan ice cream shop from Donut Friend founder serving 16 handcrafted plant-based flavors with punk rock naming. Uses neutral soy milk base to create creamy textures alongside vegan donuts, with flavors inspired by band names and creative wordplay.
Must-Try Dishes:
Corn Against (Frosted Flake), X-Ray Speculoos Shake, Strawberry with Fresh Fruit
What Makes it Special: 100% vegan ice cream with punk rock vibe and creative flavor names