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Blockheads Shavery Co.
(Now Closed)Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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Justin OrdovezaNovember 19, 2014This place is the best shaved ice spot in LA. Their ice is flavored so when it's shaved it's more ice cream than ice.The black sesame shaved ice is spectacular especially with condensed milk and mochi
Yvette LiuSeptember 3, 2015Amazing fusion stylish shaved ice compare to the real Asian ones. But this is super good too! From an Asian, I'm telling you must try the Mochi! It's so good that I doubled it!!
Donna McMay 14, 2013Tourist tip: Not to be confused with shave ice, this is shaved ice cream! The black sesame is delicious and so are the add ons, like lychee jelly or honey boba - a unique, frozen treat!
Steven YApril 27, 2016Everytime I visit LA I stop by here and get the black sesame combo - Oreo crumbles and mochi with coconut purée drizzle
Serious EatsAugust 6, 2013Serves a variety of flavored snow ices, a shaved cold dessert that marries the creaminess of ice cream with the crystallized texture of traditional shave ice.
Katie TAugust 8, 2016Try the rice balls! We were suspicious at first but it was perfect with the brown sugar shaved ice and condensed milk drizzled on top.
Carol LeeAugust 19, 2012Their shaved ice ($3.50 reg; $5 lg) comes in 4 flavors. You pick one, any number of toppings ($0.50/each) and a drizzle of condensed milk or fruit purée. Always crowded. Good luck finding parking.
R WilliamsDecember 31, 2012Japanese shaved ice cream - not shaved ice. This adds a smooth airy texture to ice cream which pairs perfectly with toppings. Try Green Tea ice cream with red bean and rice cakes.
SalvadorApril 19, 2015I had the #4 combo and the black sesame seed ice cream was not sweet. If it wasn't for the cookies and overly sweet mochi, I don't think I would have been able to taste the ice cream.
Sophyan JulioDecember 24, 2013Loved it because the shaved ice base is not over saccharine and has an interesting texture. Get the rice cake topping.
Adrienne SJanuary 23, 2015Very unique shaved ice cream with unusual flavors. Portions are huge, so split a small with two people.
Chele RocksAugust 3, 2018Tastes more like shaved ice than ice cream. The only flavor is the toppings and they weren't great - brownies were super dry. Nice staff though. Bummer.
Katherine M.April 1, 2016My friend Maria loves the Taiwanese-style green tea shaved ice here. Locations also in Alhambra, and Pasadena.
Sesame with lychee, sliced almonds, top with condense milk. The right amount crunchy and sweet you need.
Green tea, black sesame, rice cake, lychee, almond jelly, and condensed milk drizzle makes a winning combo.
Risk getting their right before close and you may be rewarded with free boba and rice cakes.
Strawberry and black sesame are the best snow flavors here. Extra $.50 cents to do two flavors well worth it :)
Faves: Black sesame, Strawberry, Almond; Toppings: Egg pudding, Homemade rice cakes
helveticajaneJune 16, 2013Always a wait here but it's worth it! House-made rice balls, so make sure U try
Christine TranJuly 17, 2012Cash only! Black sesame shaved ice w/rice cake, red bean, and a drizzle of condensed milk! Yummmz!
Kylie MatsumotoAugust 9, 2014This place is so cute! I love the penguin mascot. Got green tea with condensed milk and strawberries. Yummmmmm- Steven YApril 7, 2013Try black sesame with strawberries, mochi and red bean toppings and condensed milk syrup
Kim HolstJune 15, 2014Strawberry snow cream = strawberry shaved ice + almond jelly + strawberries + strawberry purée = delicious!!
Natalie E.October 4, 2013It's delicious, great treat for sharing! It sort of melts in your mouth like cotton candy. Yum!
Jeanie C.February 12, 2016Yummy creamy milk shaved ice. It can be kinda slow and crowded, but only cause it's popular.
Abran OchoaAugust 22, 2013This shaved ice is legit for being here for the first time. Loved it! The toppings are perfect!
Ask for samples! Green tea and originals are the best! Try strawberry with condensed milk as toppings!
Tiffany PrugpichailersNovember 18, 2012Omg, even the "regular" size is huuuuuge. Black sesame with condensed milk is awesome.
Come here early, they have every flavor including taro! Come late, they run out of all the flavors.
Jessie LAugust 17, 2014green tea shaved snow is the best! get rice balls as one of your toppings (so much better than mochi)
Julie E.August 13, 2013The parking is absolutely miserable but once you get past that it's incredible!!!
Michael SugermanAugust 22, 2012Make sure to get the condensed milk drizzle. It's almost like Momofuku Milk Bar's "cereal milk" yogurt...but better.- Original, strawberry, condensed milk, mangos, rice cakes are the way to go!
They're stingy with the toppings, so just get an extra topping instead of tipping.
"Rice cakes and Mochi. Scientifically proven to be the best toppings possible" - scientists
get a Green tea shaved ice w/double(2X) condensed milk, strawberries, mango, sliced almonds, and Rice cake = BOMBBBB!
I always like to get the original with strawberries and condensed milk :)
Trisha RaeSeptember 23, 2013Get egg pudding or rice cake on your snow cream for a peak into traditional Asian treats.
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Blockheads Shavery Co.
11311 Mississippi Ave (at Sawtelle Blvd)
Los Angeles, CA 90025
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90025
United States
Blockheads combines the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice with the creamy goodness of ice cream to create a unique treat we're proud to call Snow Cream. We blend the freshest ingredients and shave each block when it reaches optimal temperature, ensuring every serving meets the highest of standards.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 12:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 12:30 PM–11:30 PM
(310) 445-8725
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Yes (incl. MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street, Private Lot
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