In a town as big and diverse as Los Angeles, finding the best ice cream can be a hot topic. Soft-serve, gelato, sorbet, and everything in between have their devotees, so the best ice cream in L.A. greatly depends on who you ask. One thing you will never want for, however, is a place to discover new sweet treats and confections as new vendors pop up seemingly frequently.

Maybe you’ll see one of your favorites on this list, or discover a new one that you just have to try:

• N’ice Cream. With four locations throughout Los Angeles, N’ice Cream has attracted considerable attention since opening in 2008. In fact, their freshly made and organic gelatos and sorbets were even named to Travel + Leisure magazine’s best desserts around the world–but you don’t have to just take their word for it. You can come in and sample a scoop of 16 signature flavors, or design your own two-scoop milkshake or smoothie. For the truly adventurous, you can build your own “Thickshake,” which features three hearty scoops of sorbet or gelato.
• Sweet Rose Creamery. If the line out the door is an indication of quality, then Sweet Rose Creamery has it. In fact, the line gets so long it can spill into the parking lot at the Brentwood location, but the tastings to two per person. That hasn’t slowed down the people seeking to taste some of the heaven in a cone (or cup, or stick), and the daily 15 featured flavors show up in banana splits, sundaes, and milkshakes. Try some of the favorites: nectarine sorbet or fresh mint with homemade chocolate chips. Just get to one of their four locations early to beat the rush.
• Bulgarini Gelato. A hidden gem that’s not too hidden, Bulgarini Gelato has rapidly become one of Los Angeles’ most popular ice cream and gelato shops. Featured in the A. Times, Bon Appetite magazine, and Yahoo! Travel, Bulgarini Gelato is a taste of the old country right in the foothills of Pasadena. Portions are not a problem if you don’t mind the three-scoop minimum, especially if you desire to sample flavors made from the ripest local fruit, or fresh goat’s milk, or the imported Bronte pistachio proprietor Leo Bulgarini personally brings home from Sicily. Or try all three. At once.
• Milk. A traditional ice cream parlor, Milk in Beverly Hills features homemade ice cream, sorbets, and floats in addition to a spectrum of confections such as cupcakes, moon pies, and brownies. However, their signature “Ooey Gooey Double Chocolate Chip Cookie” is locally famous far and near as a decadent delight, especially when included in the featured warm sundae that also includes coconut ice cream and chocolate sauce. In fact, you can turn every day into a sundae with Milk’s customizable sundae bar. Don’t say you haven’t been warned!