Water, Ice & More

I was driving down Bell Road, and saw a sign on the side of the road that said, «Thrifty Ice Cream». Instantly, I had flashbacks to Rite Aid and Sav On Drugstores from my days growing up in Los Angeles! I knew at some point, I would have to investigate this and grab some of this ice cream for a couple of reasons. A. Thrifty Ice Cream! When the heck do you ever see Thrifty Ice Cream anymore? Um… probably never! It’s like the UFO of the ice cream brands. You know it exists, but you only hear about it or see it once in a blue moon. B. Chocolate Malted Crunch! End of story… shit is bomb! Anyways…
Me and my son had to run some errands today, so we decided to stop. Walked in the place, browsed the selection and placed our order. I got a scoop of chocolate malted crunch and a scoop of cookies and cream. I got a scoop of plain chocolate for my son. Prices were very reasonable. One scoop $ 1.70, two scoops $ 2.70, three scoops $ 3.70. Total was just under $ 5.00. We got our ice cream, grabbed a seat at one of the half dozen tables inside, and dug in. The ice cream was just as good as I had remembered! Just a little bit icy in parts, but it didn’t detract from the overall goodness. They even use the same shaped scoopers from way back in the day. The scoops had that signature «square, yet still round» type shape that is extremely unique. Good stuff!
The dude working in the shop was very friendly. I’m sure I will have a chocolate malted crunch craving sooner than later, so we will definitely be back!

Only time we cone here is when we are eating dinner at Lucky’s next door and if the kids are behaving? We come here for the thrifty ice cream! Grew up on the ice cream and still remains our favorite! Prices are reasonable, and they also sale filtered water. Very convient for us and will continue to come by only if the kids behave! (yea right)

If you are having a party, this is the place to go stock up on ice. This store has several bag sizes. The ice was cubed and not stuck together. The clerk will even help you carry the bags to your car.
There was no one else in the store both times I visited. I had wished there was so I would have had an excuse to linger and try some Hawaiian shaved ice or ice cream. Next time!