Carmela Ice Cream – American
This artisanal creamery invites guests into a world of sophisticated sweetness, where the air is perfumed with the fragrant notes of steeped Earl Grey and floral lavender honey. Each velvety scoop is a masterclass in balance, pairing the deep, earthy crunch of dark chocolate cacao nibs with the nostalgic, caramelized warmth of brown sugar vanilla bean. It is a sensory escape where traditional craftsmanship meets imaginative botanical infusions, transforming the classic ice cream shop into an elegant destination for the palate.
2495 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena CA 91107 https://carmelaicecream.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Diet fit at Carmela Ice Cream
Dairy-Free at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet, Spiced Strawberry Sorbet and Pear Champagne Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet, Toasted Almond and Mint Cacao Nibs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passionfruit, Espresso and Earl Grey Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passionfruit, Espresso and Earl Grey Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet, Spiced Strawberry Sorbet and Pear Champagne Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 43 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet, Toasted Almond and Mint Cacao Nibs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Sorbet, Dark Chocolate Cacao Nib and Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Carmela Ice Cream
Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Sorbet, Cranberry Orange Thyme Sorbet and Carrot Orange Ginger Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Carmela Ice Cream
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Toasted Almond | 45.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Dark Chocolate Cacao Nib | 163.9 g | 20.1 g |
| Classic Rocky Road | 81.2 g | 18.7 g |
| Cookies & Cream | 88.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Roasted Sweet Potato | 26.5 g | 13.9 g |
| Blood Orange Sorbet | 0.3 g | 11.5 g |
| Guinness | 9.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Cranberry Orange Thyme Sorbet | 16.2 g | 5 g |
| Raspberry Rose Sorbet | 17.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Cardamom | 20.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Dozen Ice Cream Sandwiches | 20.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Salted Caramel | 8.8 g | 2.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional seafood and beautiful presentation, frequently highlighting the fresh flavors that make it a standout addition to the neighborhood. Guests love the inviting atmosphere and consistently praise the friendly, helpful service provided by the attentive waitstaff who offer excellent menu recommendations. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared seafood selections, which reviewers celebrate for their high quality and visual appeal.
Menu
Ice Cream Pints
Small-batch, seasonal ice cream pints.
- Salted Caramel - $15: Handmade caramel with a touch of sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean - $15: Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans and brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dark Chocolate Cacao Nib - $15: Dark and bittersweet chocolates, cacao powder, and crunchy cacao nibs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mint Cacao Nibs - $15: Fresh mint leaves infused with milk and cream, cacao nibs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cookies & Cream - $15: Sweet cream base with handmade chocolate fleur de sel cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lavender Honey - $15: Organic lavender flowers and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Espresso - $15: Rich brewed espresso and freshly ground espresso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Matcha Green Tea - $15: Traditional Japanese matcha powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Earl Grey Tea - $15: Tea leaves infused into milk and cream Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Classic Rocky Road - $15: Bittersweet chocolate ice cream, roasted walnuts, and homemade vanilla bean marshmallows Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Guinness - $15: Guinness stout and a touch of molasses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Rosemary w/ Toasted Pine Nuts - $15: Organic Rosemary and fresh-toasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Toasted Almond - $15: Toasted and chopped almonds infused into the base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Aztec Chocolate - $15: Bittersweet chocolate, vanilla bean, cinnamon, chipotle, and ancho peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Buttermilk - $15: Organic strawberries, buttermilk, and vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Lemon Verbena Vanilla Bean - $15: Organic lemon verbena leaves and Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- White Peach Vanilla Bean - $15: Organic white peaches and whole vanilla bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rose Petal - $15: Organic red roses and organic rose water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin Spice - $15: Organic pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, vanilla bean, and cloves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Cardamom - $15: Cardamom infused ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brown Butter Sage - $15: Fresh organic sage sautéed in butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Roasted Sweet Potato - $15: Roasted organic sweet potatoes, butter, spices, and vanilla bean marshmallows Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Nutmeg - $15: Freshly ground nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Candied Pecan - $15: House made candied pecans and brown sugar ice cream base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meyer Lemon Olive Oil - $15: Organic Meyer lemons and fruity olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Passionfruit - $15: Locally-grown passionfruit and passionfruit seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Coachella Valley Date - $15: Fresh organic Medjool dates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics
Sorbets and Sherbets
Dairy-free sorbets and refreshing sherbets.
- Chocolate Sorbet - $15: Rich, dark chocolate sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Lemon Basil Sorbet - $15: Organic lemons and basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Carrot Orange Ginger Sorbet - $15: Organic carrots, oranges, and ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cucumber Sorbet - $15: Organic cucumbers with a touch of sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Cantaloupe Sorbet - $15: Organic ripe cantaloupes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Blackberry Vanilla Bean Sorbet - $15: Organic blackberries with Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Spiced Strawberry Sorbet - $15: Organic strawberries with black pepper and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Raspberry Rose Sorbet - $15: Organic raspberries with organic rosewater Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sorbet - $15: Organic strawberries with Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Spiced Apple Sorbet - $15: Organic tart apples with spices and citrus zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Cranberry Orange Thyme Sorbet - $15: Organic cranberries, oranges, and fresh thyme Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Lime Mint Sorbet - $15: Organic limes and mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Blood Orange Sorbet - $15: Organic blood oranges Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Orange Vanilla Bean Sorbet - $15: Organic oranges with Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Pomegranate Sherbet - $15: Organic pomegranates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cara Cara Sorbet - $15: Organic pink navel oranges Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Pear Champagne Sorbet - $15: Organic pears and dry champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Handmade ice cream sandwiches with house-made cookies.
- Dozen Ice Cream Sandwiches - $125: Assortment of 12 sandwiches: 4x Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean (Chocolate Chip Cookie), 4x Fresh Mint w/ Cacao Nibs (Chocolate Cookie), 4x Salted Caramel (Chocolate Cookie). Topped with fleur de sel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmela Ice Cream
- Is Carmela Ice Cream dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Carmela Ice Cream has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet, Spiced Strawberry Sorbet and Pear Champagne Sorbet.
- What can I eat at Carmela Ice Cream on a dairy-free diet?
- Cara Cara Sorbet, Spiced Strawberry Sorbet and Pear Champagne Sorbet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Carmela Ice Cream have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cara Cara Sorbet and Spiced Strawberry Sorbet.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Carmela Ice Cream?
- Toasted Almond, at roughly 30.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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