East Pasadena is ground zero for Carmela Ice Cream chef/owner Jessica Mortarotti and business partner Zachary Cox, who now run three locations across L.A. Their original brick and mortar location resides due south of Eaton Canyon hiking area. The space features canary yellow walls, a trio of elaborate chandeliers, and blackboard menu that touts seasonal, house-made ice cream and sorbet. Their dynamic flavor palate focuses on garden-inspired ingredients such as herbs and spices, flowers and seasonal fruit. They use farmer’s market produce and organic dairy such as fresh cut chocolate mint, rose petals, lemon, basil, lavender and honey.

Carmela Ice Cream

2495 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

7920 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Farmers Market Los Angeles

Website: http://carmelaicecream.com/