"This tiny Silver Lake shop (they have other locations in Highland Park and Tarzana as well) is arguably LA’s most prominent soft serve spot. And rightfully so—it’s damn delicious. If it’s your first time at Magpies, start with the sweet cream flavor as your base, and take full advantage of their excellent daily toppings—which range from brown sugar oats to honeycomb to graham streusel. Don’t stress if you’re dairy-free, either; they have several vegan options on the menu as well." - brant cox, sylvio martins