If you’ve ever wished you could travel the world through dessert, there’s a place in Torrance making that dream come true one scoop at a time. The newly opened Wanderlust Creamery brings globally inspired ice cream flavors to the South Bay, blending culinary curiosity with creamy indulgence.
Located in Rolling Hills Plaza, this beloved Los Angeles ice cream brand has built a reputation for inventive flavors inspired by travel, culture, and childhood memories. Now, South Bay dessert lovers can experience those flavors without driving across the city.
Ice Cream Inspired by Travel
Founded in 2015 by Adrienne Borlongan and Jon-Patrick Lopez, Wanderlust Creamery was built around the idea that food can tell stories about places, cultures, and personal experiences. Each ice cream flavor reflects destinations around the world or nostalgic moments from the founders’ lives.
The concept is simple but exciting: combine culinary creativity with global inspiration. The result is a menu of ice creams that go far beyond the typical vanilla and chocolate.
From Southeast Asia to Europe to Latin America, every scoop at Wanderlust Creamery feels like a tiny passport stamp.
Signature Flavors Worth Traveling For
Wanderlust Creamery is famous for its bold and imaginative flavor lineup. Many of its signature ice creams have developed cult followings across Los Angeles.
Some must-try flavors include:
- Ube Malted Crunch – A unique blend of sweet purple yam and classic malted milk flavors with crunchy malt pieces.
- Sticky Rice + Mango – Inspired by the beloved Thai dessert, combining coconut cream, rice milk, and swirls of Alphonso mango.
- Japanese Neapolitan – A trio of matcha, cherry blossom (sakura), and Hokkaido milk ice creams.
- Vietnamese Rocky Road – Coffee ice cream with condensed milk, marshmallow, and cacao nibs.
The shop also rotates new flavors every month, meaning there’s always something new to try on your next visit.
Crafted with Care and High Quality Ingredients
Beyond creative flavors, Wanderlust Creamery focuses on craftsmanship. The ice cream is formulated with natural dairy, balanced butterfat, and minimal overrun (the amount of air whipped into ice cream) to create a richer, smoother texture.
The result is ice cream that feels indulgent yet finishes clean on the palate, letting the unique flavors shine.
Many flavors also cater to dietary needs, with options that are vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free, so more people can enjoy the experience.
A Sweet Addition to the South Bay
The opening of Wanderlust Creamery in Torrance brings one of Los Angeles’ most talked-about dessert brands closer to the South Bay community. The Torrance shop joins a growing lineup of locations across Southern California as the brand continues to expand.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick scoop after dinner, grabbing a pint to take home, or exploring new flavors from around the world, Wanderlust Creamery turns dessert into a delicious adventure.
And in Torrance, that adventure starts with just one scoop.
