Mother Moo Creamery

I love downtown Sierra Madre so I was very excited to try out Mother Moo. The ice cream is average but the price is outrageous for the small scoop!

Best organic ice cream store! I love triple milk flavor the most! I hate ice cream too rich, creamy n sweet greasy, tho theirs are just right. I would definitely try other flavors later. Their front parking lot was kinda small but usually ppl won’t stay too long there. Cars come and go very often.

Was our first time here. Decided to stop by after picking up my kids from summer camp.
Holy sh$t!!! 3 scoops, 2 of the scoops with toppings = $ 19 freakin dollars. What a rip. Flavor was mediocre at best… my kids didn’t even finish it.

So glad this little gem is right here in the heart of our town. It is fabulous. From the homemade waffle cones to the smell that you encounter as you walk in to the store… sugary warmth embraces you as you enter.
The selections of ice cream are superb. Fresh, organic, and locally grown ingredients only add to it’s charm.
My son stopped in for an ice cream, and came out with a 9.00 shake. How does that happen?
I was mortified. But then I tasted it… wow. He got two kinds of ice cream in the cup of goodness… triple milk and salted chocolate. Ok, so it was 9.00. A bit pricey in my opinion, but it was delicious.
You are able to sample before you buy, staff is friendly. Yes it is pricey, but it is home made. No different from local contenders… Carmellas, Salt and Straw, Jens, etc. Why not support local and enjoy.

My friend and I drove a little out of our way to get ice cream at Mother Moo Creamery. It’s located in downtown somewhere. Parking was easy to get on a weekday in the late afternoon. We were able to try a few samples since we were the only ones in there. In the end, both of us ended up with a single scoop of the Salty Chocolate. It’s soooo rich. We did try the Triple Milk but I honestly didn’t find it as good as everyone raves it to be. It was a little costly for a single scoop ($ 4.50) but I will pay for good rich salty chocolate ice cream ;)
To be honest, I do prefer Salt & Straw over Mother Moo, but to save the trip, Mother Moo is the next best thing!

My favorite at mother moo is cornflake, triple milk, or raw honey. I can’t take a lot of dairy as I’m slightly lactose intolerant, but for mother moo I’m willing to take the risk! They can’t split the single scoop to be two different flavors, so choosing can be quite a challenge! I usually share with other people so we can get the best of both worlds ;).
They do switch up the flavors, so sometimes they may not have what you’re looking for (although I’ve found they always have triple milk!)
Parking can be a bit difficult to find at times, but there’s plenty of parking in the neighboring areas. Their sorbets I’ve found are just okay. Dairy-​based is definitely the way to go here. A single cup is about $ 5. They give you complimentary water as well.

My favorite ice cream place from
The many ice cream parlors I have been to, and trust me I’ve been to plenty. All their flavors are tasty but my favorite is salty chocolate with their homemade waffle cone. Wished they had more flavors to choose from but whatever they do offer they are fantastic. I absolutely love this place and will be going back for my many ice cream cravings.

Prices have gone up. A scoop of ice cream (without the waffle cone) and root beer float with two scoops of ice cream that used to be $ 10.10 is now $ 13.50. Blame inflation because that’s the going rate for speciality ice cream. Jeni’s Slendid, Carmela, Salt and Straw are all about $ 5 a scoop.
Either way, Mother Moos is so good that they expanded to South Pas, and I’ll continue to go to either of these locations despite inflation.

I love this little ice cream place and have been coming here for years! They have never disappointed me and I love how their homemade waffle cones are only $ 1.
Came here with the boyfriend and had a cookies and cream scoop with the waffle cone. It was delicious and their scoops are always generous. I was so full after eating the entire thing on my own. I love their organic flavors and their seasonal flavors. Nothing here is artificial and their homemade pies are a must. I definitely will be coming back soon, can’t wait for those summer flavors!

Are you looking for some amazing ice creams in the 626 (San Gabriel Valley) area without driving all the way to West LA? Well, look no further than Mother Moo Creamery! Sure there’s no public restroom here and you can’t split one scoop of ice cream into two flavors, but all I care about is one thing: high quality ice cream with the best ingredients and that’s what you are going to get at Mother Moo Creamery.
When I came here on Saturday afternoon, the staff was very busy and I only got to sample three flavors. For ice creams, you pay $ 4.50 for one scoop and $ 7.50 for two scoops. Other items on the menu include root beer floats, pie a la mode, shake, coffee with a scoop (not just any coffee … it’s Intelligentsia coffee), brownie with a scoop, etc.
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Organic triple milk + black sesame ($ 7.50): It was probably the strongest black sesame flavor I’ve had and the slightly sweet sugar level complemented the strong flavor very well. On the other hand, triple milk gave a more icy and less dense aftertaste with just the right sweetness. Now I have a chance to think about these ice creams … holy cow those ice creams were the bomb. I already know someone out there (who shall remain nameless) will read about my glowing comment about their black sesame ice cream and that person will immediately plan a trip to Mother Moo Creamery soon after reading my review. (⁵⁄₅)
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Personally, I think this is the best ice cream shop in the 626 area (better than [from my most favorite to my least favorite] Bengees Ice Cream in Pasadena, Chelo Creamery in City of Industry, Fosselman’s Ice Cream in Alhambra, Carmela Ice Cream in Pasadena, Cookies & Cream in South Pasadena, Sweet Lab in Rosemead, M Juicery & Creamery in Alhambra, etc). I am just glad that I am not lactose intolerance because I get to enjoy their tasty triple milk ice cream without worrying about any serious consequences.

I remember the long lines when this place first opened, nowadays you can easily walk in and out in minutes. The ice cream is good and the service is always with a smile. The free samples are good so you can find the right flavor.
Parking is limited to that tiny area out front, but there are plenty of street parking neighbors. It’s located in the heart of Sierre Madre, one of my favorite cities in LA.

This is a pretty good ice cream place! The flowers are not as unique, but still not your basic flavors. I am a big fan of coffee flavors for ice cream so I had to try their coffee scoop. Delicious. I feel a little on the higher end of ice cream price though. About $ 4.50 for single scoop. Make sure to check out samples before deciding what you want!

The smell of freshly baked waffle cones when you walk in. Yeah. That basically sums up this place.
A true gem in downtown Sierra Madre. Tons of free parking outside and a chairs inside and outside to sit down. The staff is young and friendly. Everything about this place is «handmade /​homemade «True quality.
My favorite flavors are the Brownie Swirl and Salty Chocolate. New flavors everyday though!

I’ve passed by this place a ton of times without knowing it was Mother Moo. The hubby and I went one day after brunch.
The decorations inside are unique and you can probably find gifts for friends who like sweets. They also have a selection of baked goods like pies, also frozen goodies like homemade popsicles and ice cream.
The worker was very nice and patient with us trying different flavors. She was also knowledgable in giving advice on what paired well together as well.
We got organic strawberry and brownie twist (vanilla with brownies). Not ice creams paired well together. The waffle cup/​cone is $ 1 extra. It was good, but totally not necessary to enjoy.
Price wise, this isn’t your rite aid variety. If you want the beat flavors and ingredients, it’s worth it to splurge a little every once in a while!
I don’t imagine staying very long inside because the refrigerator is kind of loud. There is setting inside, which is great for small groups or if you are trying to beat the heat.
I can’t wait to see what flavors they have next time I’m in Sierra Madre! :p

When the cow mooooos… here we are! Had dinner at the old town of Sierra Madre and decided to walk over for desserts. Cute little ice cream shop with cute decors. Staff is friendly and cheerful.
Brownie Swirl Ice Cream with Brownie
~ Brownie is moist, chewy and crisp on the edges
~ Brownie Swirl Ice Cream goes well with the brownie but would be nice if it is slightly softer, might have been just taken out from the freezer
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Blueberry Lemonade Sorbet
~ Too lemony, was expecting to have a balanced taste of blueberry and lemon
~ Tiny bits of blueberry which adds on the overpowering lemony taste
~ ²⁄₅

Uh oh! More like 3.5 stars to 4 stars based on tonight’s visit.
Second visit, no brown sugar oat crumble, but worst of all 2 out of our 3 cones were stale! When we brought it up with the employees they said that it happens sometimes when they stack the cones on top of one another one another before they cool, and they have some new employees. Not cool!
I raved about the house made waffle cones in my last review, but they do have a hint of cinnamon so it may clash with some of the ice cream flavors.
Disappointed tonight.

Where do you learn to make complicated ice cream dishes? Sundae School.
loved the concept of homemade and organic! love them for being environment friendly!
honestly i came on a bad night. when i say bad night i meant a night that they didn’t have flavors that i was crazy about. what i wanted to honestly try was cookies and cream since the Unilocal pictures looked to die for.
i tried 7 flavors and ended up with salty chocolate. which is not a flavor you’ll really ever see me order (chocolate that is). staff were nice and patient. was informed that their most popular flavors were: organic vanilla, salty chocolate, & organic triple milk. loved that the sample spoons were metal and reusable. now what i really have to point out is the texture of their ice cream is really good! you can tell that it’s high quality! i would definitely come back if i am in the area to try other flavors and hopefully they’ll have the cookies & cream.
ordered:
*salted chocolate– i didn’t taste the saltiness. great texture and you can totally taste the chocolate.
*root beer float– the vanilla was really tasty! love their metal straw! served in a mason jar. small size $ 8 (1 scoop) /​large size $ 9 (2 scoop)
tips:
*small shared parking lot with other businesses or street parking
*cash and credit card accepted
*small indoor and outdoor seating
*free water is available
*unlimited ice cream samples
*flavors may vary.
*receipt is emailed or texted to you.
*single scoop $ 4.50/ double scoop $ 7.50
*housemade waffle cone $ 1 extra
*1 flavor per scoop :(
*popsicles $ 3.50
*soft serve $ 4.50
*they sell other goodies as well: pies, candy, granola, syrup, etc.
*serves intelligentsia coffee

If I could choose only one dessert to eat for the rest of my life, it would be ice cream no doubt. Mother Moo’s is a cute little ice cream parlor in a small shopping area. When you visit the area and step inside the shop, it feels as though you are transported back in time to an ice cream parlor in a very small town. Has a sort of old timey feel which clashes with their new, creative ice cream flavors. They also sell baked goods and a lot of little trinkets which are interesting to look at.
There is ample parking and free street parking surrounding the shop. The little shopping center in which Mother Moo is located is easy to spot from the street. It’s location is in a quieter part of town as well. There is some seating inside but gets filled up pretty easily.
I have tried two things here and will have to say quality is top notch. I am not quite sure, but I believe they make their own ice cream and they do so very well. I am the type who likes pretty creamy ice cream and enjoy more subtle flavors. I was very excited to see they had a Triple Milk flavor! It was probably one of the best flavors I have ever tried. If you are like me and like to opt for very neutral flavors, this is a must try. I also tried the carrot cake and that was very tasty! Not too sweet and didn’t overload it with frosting. I have not had the chance to come back but Mother Moo did certainly leave an impression and I will be back soon.

1, 2, 3, 4… I DECLARE AN… ICE CREAM CRAWL!!!
DAY 2, STOP 1
BACKSTORY: (Repeated on all ice cream crawl reviews. If you’ve read it once, no need to read it 20+ times :-p)
Thanks to social media and their ways to entice peeps, like me, to get out and about town, I recently succumbed to their power of suggestion and checked out ice cream parlors in the LA area. The goal? The goal was not to find the best ice cream parlor, nor the worst, and to see what was out there, instead the goal was to have a frame of reference when peeps or fellow Unilocalers ask, suggest, or check into places.
And so it continues… this day with fellow Unilocaler, «armed with an appetite and not afraid to use it»
PARKING:
Free street parking
INTERIOR:
The sun’s rays keep Mother Moo warm, cheery, and bright. With shelves filled, for purchase, with pasta, popcorn, and preserves, just to mention a few, walking into Mother Moo’s is like walking onto a cooking show set, all so nicely decorated and exposed. The prep area is mostly exposed, allowing customers to watch them bake cookies and pies. Mmmm!!! Fresh cookies, straight from the oven. DROOL DROOL DROOL!
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Just as the sun was warm and cheery, so was the one employee pulling something freshly made out of the oven as we walked in shortly after opening.
ORDERED:
Flavors are colorfully listed on a blackboard mounted on the wall to the left of the front counter. Subsequently a few tastings, I resolved to start Ice Cream Crawl, day two, with their Classic Cookies ‘n Cream. The correct proportion of hand-​mixed chocolate and vanilla wafer cookies to ice cream, was so spot on. Not one bite was all ice cream, nor all wafer cookies. Fellow Unilocaler ordered their signature flavor, Salty Chocolate, made with three different types of chocolate, it’s rich dark chocolate with a hint of French sea salt made for a decadent treat.
IN A SCOOP:
With a gracious blend of flavors, creaminess, and textures, Mother Moo ice cream, put a grin on my face, gleam in my eye, and gave me a nice warm fuzzy feeling inside. As we finished our scoops, I knew day two of this ice cream crawl was off to a great start, after a meh ice cream crawl day one, Mother Moo raised the bar and I was certain the day was going to only get better. Fellow Unilocaler and I enjoyed our tasty treat.
#LAICECREAMCRAWL

I expected a little more from this little ice cream shop after reading all the reviews. Non of the flavors they offered on their menu really caught my attention. We tried to pick something fruity for my nephew but he only ended up eating half of his orange vanilla sorbet and that little guy loves ice cream!
I would have liked it better if we were able to see all the ice creams in a display case but it was put behind the counter on the side. They did offer samples of their flavors but the worker seemed to start getting annoyed after each of us tasting a couple. But we had a party of five so we just wanted to get something we would enjoy and something different we haven’t tried before.
So I ended up just trying their root beer float. It was okay, can’t really go wrong with that. It came in a large mason jar with a scoop of ice cream with a stainless steel straw and spoon; that gave it a old school root beer float kinda feel which was kinda cool. Maybe I should have just went with the apple cider Popsicle.
But the tables and the floors were not really clean and a bit sticky. The water station did not have any cups available but the service was pretty friendly for the most part.
Maybe we would come back for the roasted banana flavor since we saw them roasting the bananas and they said its popular and coming back soon. But other than that I thought this place was just okay and nothing special. Maybe next time they will change my mind with other ice cream flavors.