first-- very friendly, helpful staff, who all seemed enthused about their products... which are: decadent, in the best sense of the word. especially impressive & divine in overall taste is the strawberry cake; the cake layer moist & a great mouth-feel, the top strawberry layer like a silky cloud. worth its price, available in slices (or a full cake). here's where they lose a point: the cheesecakes are way too tiny for $8, and while the sprinkled toppings are a nice touch, there is no crust--graham or otherwise. just the cheese, very odd. soft-serve also recommended, silky-smooth. i will be back

This is solid place for anyone in need of a sweet treat and a must try for those in need of a dairy free option. They have several creations you pick from or you can make your own. We opted for the coffee flavor. The ice cream, which is oat milk based, is rich and creamy just like dairy based soft serve. They thoughtfully drizzle in the syrup and toppings so you get a taste of everything with each bite. Price is comparable to other specialty ice cream shops and there was no extra charge for the waffle cone. Service is great as the woman who created our dessert was friendly. In terms of ambiance, the space is a bit bare. There is not a lot of seating and it's not super comfy so this place is great for grab and go or a quick sit down. I'm not sure if there is a parking lot, but we were able to easily find street parking.

Even on a rare rainy LA evening, I made the trip to Urban Lab Dessert in West Hollywood--and it did not disappoint. I've seen this place all over social media and was thrilled to finally experience it myself. The minimalist interior is different from most dessert spots, but the focus here is clearly on the desserts. My partner and I tried the S'mores Ice Crème, the Cinnamon Apple Crisp Ice Crème, and a S'mores Cookie. Each one was perfectly crafted, with flavors that felt thoughtful and true to their descriptions. The Ice Crème is light yet satisfying--not overly sweet--and left me feeling indulgent without guilt. The S'mores had a rich chocolate core, spiced crumble, and torched marshmallow, while the Cinnamon Apple Crisp was warm and cozy with its apple sauce core and dusting of cinnamon. Bonus: everything is vegan and made with oat milk! This spot lives up to the hype, and I can't wait to come back to try more flavors. Definitely worth the trip, rain or shine.

A BEAUTIFUL SPOT FOR YOUR DESSERT CRAVINGS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIKE OATMILK! Even if you have never tried oat milk or think that it's weird, I say give this ice cream a try. It is so smooth and light with the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely come back. I had the chocolate peanut butter pretzel with sweet cream ice cream and it was delicious! The service was pleasant and kind and just as sweet as their desserts. What a great spot! Give it a try! Parking in the back off of Fairfax and Santa Monica

After admiring this spot on IG for years (and its NYC counterpart), I was so excited when Urban Dessert Lab opened up in LA. Of course, I had to get one of the cones they're always featuring on IG, so I opted for the Strawberry shortcake. It was really delicious! And yes, it does look just like the 'gram videos when you eat it. That was super fun! Definitely want to go back and try the other items and flavors!

At Urban Dessert Lab you can either craft your own ice cream or pick one of their signature creations with various sauces and toppings. One of the owners, Zan, served us and was very nice and helpful to a first timer. She goes back and forth between their NY and LA location! You do order and pay on their device at the counter and there are menu books to look through. They only offer two flavors for their soft serve base (chocolate and sweet cream), but both tasted great as an oat milk based ice cream. There were some open tables to sit at outside of the store and dog friendly. You wouldn't really think to go into this place or know what it was by walking by unless you've heard of it. It's in a little plaza with other food vendors. There is a parking structure behind it (free on Sundays & after 5pm, or $7+ other days/times). We drove 40 minutes to try this place, so I'd say not something I'd go out of my way for again. But if I find myself in the area I'd bring dairy free friends to try it out!

Urban dessert lab is incredible! I haven't had a chocolate vanilla swirl soft serve in years because I haven't seen anyone who offers a vegan version. Finding this at urban dessert lab was a dream come true. They even offer gluten free sugar cone pieces. This is my new favorite ice cream spot. I literally think about it everyday. The employees are also sooo sweet.