As any true bruin would tell you, it’s not about Diddy Riese. Saffron & Rose is the ice cream shop of Westwood, and easily one of the most beloved ice cream shops in the city. Situated right in the center of Little Tehran south of Wilshire on Westwood Blvd, Saffron & Rose has been serving the Westwood community for over four decades now. The family-owned shop has exploded in popularity in the age of Yelp (not to mention the great Anthony Bourdain came here too) with many food lovers making their way to Westwood just for this.

When it comes to flavors they have plenty to choose from, from traditional Persian flavors like, well, saffron (which comes with pistachio) and rose (they have white and pink versions), to classic American flavors to the Asian-inspired flavors that are growing in popularity (like ube and green tea). But let’s be real, you came to a Persian shop for a reason so get that faloodeh and a scoop of floral ice cream sandwiched in light wafers. More cities need to have places like this.