Emmy Doo's

Emmy Doo's ice cream and cookie parlor, located in Whittier, remains a popular fixture in the Southern California city for reasons that go beyond its dessert offerings. Established as a social enterprise under the auspices of LEARN, the shop forwards all profits to community programs that target underserved students in Whittier and surrounding areas. These initiatives assist children with homework, help them meet their extracurricular goals, and provide an array of recreational opportunities. Moreover, the staff at Emmy Doo's is composed entirely of seniors and juniors from area high schools, who gain invaluable skills in business administration and customer service. They also become familiar with taking control of their personal finances over the course of their three-month internship.

Emmy Doo's carries high-quality ice cream in several flavors, among them cookies and cream, strawberry, rocky road, and chocolate malted crunch. For customers who prefer cookies, the store serves sugar, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and white chocolate macadamia nut treats. Also popular are the parlor’s ice cream sandwiches.