Whether you’re looking for Italian-inspired gelato bars or traditional Mexican paletas, these ten dessert spots are sure to serve up satisfying frozen treats!
Enjoyer
Glendale, CA
With a mission statement to “deliver healthy joy for everyone,” Enjoyer ensure that all their bars are vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free; all the bars are also freshly made. They offer a wide variety of vegan gelato bars, using different nut-milks and coconut milk to achieve that delicious creamy consistency. Enjoyer also has fruit bars! If you’re feeling creative, you can also top your pop with a chocolate shell and different toppings! Enjoy!
Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
Pico-Union
Mateo’s fruit bars are too die for! If you’re craving paletas made from fresh fruit and love, stop by Mateo’s! They offer a wide-variety of fruit-flavored vegan bars which are sure to keep you cool during this scorching summer! Heaven on Earth!
PopBar
Multiple Locations
Looking for an Insta-worthy popsicle? PopBar is the place to be. With their PopSorbetto line, vegans can also experience gelato on a stick! Choose from more than 15 toppings to create the cutest sorbet stick ever!
Cancun Paleteria y Fruteria
Downey, CA
This paleteria brings summer to a whole other level. Choose your water-based popsicle and have it prepared with classic paleta toppings! Try out the watermelon paleta topped with fresh fruit, Chamoy, and Tamarindo. Let your creativity go wild! Pair your paleta with a classic drink: a mango chile smoothie!
Nomad Ice Pops
San Gabriel, CA
These uniquely flavored ice pops are all-natural and are Guatemalan-inspired. These house-made ice pops showcase boldly delicious fruity flavors and because they are freshly made, there are constantly new flavors coming out! Stop by Nomad Ice Pops to try these delicious suckers for yourself!
Boca de Agua
Venice, CA
Made from fresh ingredients, Boca De Agua’s paletas are mouth-watering and refreshing! For $4.50 a pop, these water-based, fruity popsicles are great for sunny days in LA. Visit their store in Venice Beach!
StickHouse
Food Truck
With ingredients sourced locally from Southern California, these Italian-inspired Fruit Sorbetto bars will melt in your mouth! With different flavors monthly, StickHouse will definitely have your new favorite flavor! If you’re also looking for coffee, StickHouse has got you covered with their coffee and beans, which are sustainably farmed from Africa, as well as Central and South America. This franchise is located all over the world, spanning from sunny SoCal to Venice, Italy!
La Michoacana All Natural Ice Cream
Reseda, CA
This Mexican ice cream parlor chain runs across areas of California and Mexico; each parlor is family-owned! With over 30 water-based paleta flavors to choose from, La Michoacana serves so many fun, fresh flavors, including Dragonfruit and Mango Chamoy. Be sure to stop by your local La Michoacana!
POP (Pacific Organic Pops)
Los Alamitos, CA
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to traditional popsicles? POP has got your back. With their mission statement to advocate for and spread enjoying healthy foods, POP has created the perfect, healthy fix to your sweet tooth! All of their pops are vegan and gluten-free, and are made with house-made organic cane sugar syrup and spices.
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
Culver City, CA
Located in Culver City, Gingers Divine Ice Cream has made a promise to serve artisan ice pops and ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients. With vegan options for both ice cream and ice pops, Gingers Divine is heaven on earth!
