28 Best Ice Cream Shops near Issaquah

“They care about our community and have excellent support for small business“

“Very overpriced, but also great staff and product. Support these guys instead of getting Hagan Diaz from Safeway across the street! Manager told me prices will come down now that inflation has come down. Love the Milskyshakes!“

“Came in for a late night treat on 11/18 around 7-7:30pm. The gentleman working greeted me right away, let me take a minute to look around, and even suggested some flavors and offered me some samples! I really appreciated that! Although, I went with my usual brownie sundae.

I have a severe allergy to one of the flavors that was next to the ice cream I picked out, but he took his time and care to clean and sanitize the scoop, before making my sundae. Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness! I didn't get his name, but kudos to you, my dude! 😎

Will definitely come back again. 🩷💙🍨“

“Great drinks, good service, fun place!“

“Ah, Cold Stone Creamery! I don’t know what kind of wizardry they’re doing back there, but Cold Stone ice cream is so creamy. Like, suspiciously creamy. I don’t know how they do it. I assume there’s a guy in the back with a PhD in dairy science just whispering affirmations to the cream. Whatever it is, they’ve earned the “Creamery” in their name. That’s not just branding. That’s a diploma.

Now, the mix-ins get all the press. People love the mix-ins. But I’m here for the base. The foundation. The creamy core. It’s like building a house on a cloud.

This Issaquah location? It’s run entirely by Skyline High School students. I don’t think any of them need to work. They’re just doing it for the love of the game. Like, “Hey, I could be at home playing Fortnite, but I’d rather be here, folding gummy bears into mint chip for a guy who looks like he just woke up from a nap in 1997.” That’s me. I’m that guy.

It’s a teen hangout, but they serve old people like me too. We walked in at 9:50 on a Friday night, ten minutes before closing, and they didn’t even flinch. Just smiled, scooped, and let us loiter like we were paying rent. That’s hospitality. That’s Cold Stone.

There’s a fine line between laziness and genius, and these teens are skating it like pros. Instead of lugging heavy trash bags to the dumpster, one of them just casually rolled over to Fred Meyer, commandeered a shopping cart, and turned it into a mobile waste unit. Is it creative? Absolutely. Is it lazy? Maybe. But it’s also efficient, ergonomic, and kind of brilliant. That’s teenage ingenuity: solving problems with the least amount of effort and the maximum amount of swagger.

I always order something off the menu and then change it so much it becomes a new invention. Like, “I’ll have the Chocolate Devotion, but can you take out the brownies, add marshmallows, swap half the chocolate ice cream for mint, and also make it taste like regret and childhood?” And they just nod. No judgment. No questions. Just vibes.

My wife noticed I had more ice cream than she did, even though we ordered the same size. The server, Ayush, overheard and immediately offered to top hers off. That’s five-star service. That’s Cold Stone diplomacy.

They’ve got the classics like chocolate, vanilla, and mint, but then they hit you with flavors like “Honey Cornbread with Blackberry Jam.” It tasted like a scone that got tenure. And churro flavor? Sure. Why not. It’s November, so of course there’s pumpkin spice. It’s the law.

Anyway, five stars. I’ll be back. Probably tonight. Probably at 9:50.“

“Organic diced tomatoes - false claim. Additive: calcium chloride (CaCl₂) is not considered an organic compound. Organic compounds are generally defined as chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds. Calcium chloride, being an ionic compound composed of calcium and chloride ions, does not contain any carbon-hydrogen bonds and is therefore classified as an inorganic compound.“

“Molly moon’s is my favorite place to get ice cream, all there flavors. I wish they bring my favorite ice cream it strawberries 🍓 balsamic so delicious 🤤.“

“I stopped by Frosty Barrel this morning. Shawn and the crew were amazing! I tried most of the ice creams. The pumpkin and mint cookies in cream were amazing. Dairy Free.“

“Great experience at Menchie’s. The frozen yogurt was delicious with lots of flavor and topping options, and everything was clean and well organized.
It’s a fun spot for families, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend for a quick treat.“

“Great Baskin-Robbins location. We have gone several times and it does not disappoint. They have a lot of different ice cream flavors, and they even added mangonadas. Staff is always friendly, welcoming and helpful. There is plenty of parking near the store, but it is also shared with other local stores.“

“Friendly staff who will help you with choosing. I would come back over and over for the durian yogurt cubes. So good. Mango ones were good as well! A lot of Drinks can be made hot or cold. Great little sweet treat after eating at Malatang (build your own hot pot bowl)- both located in same bldg.“

“Great spot for ice cream and snacks super clean as well plus they have tamarind ice cream so good! Hands down the best! I’m from Los Angeles and I’ve not had an experience like this in over 20 years so other than Los Angeles this is the best“

“Amazing service! There was such a long time and only one employee. There gentleman working was super fast but also had conversations with everyone so no one felt rushed. He deserves to be employee of the year with how he managed to be the only employee serving so many people and still managed to smile and make every customer smile!“

“Amazing staff, clean building and it always smells amazing when you walk in. The staff always greet us with a smile and see very pleasant with their customers. The cookies are fresh and we've even had a few with the warmth to them which made them.a million times better.“

“Thank you Shirley. After a nice dinner, we were craving ice cream. We found Kwality Ice cream in Bellevue. This store has some very unique flavors from Pakistan and India along with traditional flavors. They have flavors like Rose, Kulfi, Saffron, Chicoo, Paan, Mango, Pistachio and more. When we went in, a young lady Shirley was working behind the counter. The owner was also present. As we waited our turn, the store got very busy. We were surprised that the owner abruptly left while Shirley was meticulously taking the orders and preparing them. She was overwhelmed with customers but she kept her smile and did a fabulous job. She took care of every single customer and everyone was happy. Didn’t hear anyone complain. She told us she had been working for just a week. Wow! Thank you Shirley for such a positive attitude and for taking care of us and others that came in today. The owner is very fortunate to have such a dedicated and hardworking employee working for him. I am giving a 5 star rating due to Shirley and the quality of ice cream. Sorry, the owner gets zero stars for leaving in a hurry and putting all the workload on Shirley's shoulders. Kwality Ice Cream 1400 - 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 425-747 8500 Thank you Shabbir B.“

“I consistently have a great experience at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. The staff is always very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which makes every visit enjoyable. The store is also always top-notch clean and well maintained, creating a comfortable and pleasant environment. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for great service and a clean, inviting place to enjoy frozen yogurt.“

“Loved my visit to Baskin-Robbins in Redmond! The store was clean and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly. I got a Caramel Cappuccino Blast, and it was absolutely perfect rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Can’t wait to come back! 🍦☕💖“

“This is a clean and modern location that also has some nice outdoor seating. They'd rather you use a card instead of cash; there's sign on the door that says so. The people who work there are nice. They have beer but it's in cans and they serve it in plastic cups. The pizza is good, especially fresh out of the oven, but it is a bit on the greasy side. Maybe that's just me since I always go with pepperoni. Pagliacci's gets bonus points for having anchovies. I went with a whole pie but next time I'll hit the slice bar. That looked really good. About 5 bucks a slice, so four of those would be cheaper than a whole 11'' pie.“

“Updating review: Five stars for follow-up to make things right. I had a previously poor experience with an Oreo Birthday Cake Taco, and the management came back through to correct it by offering a replacement product. I got The Better Nutter Butter Signature Creation, and it was expertly crafted and generously portioned. The management and staff here really care about the customer, when you're willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, be kind, and communicate that you're not sure about the quality of something. They stand by their product, and the service I've gotten here has always been fantastic, even before my recent situation with the limited time offering taco.

Original review summary: I wanted to try the Oreo Birthday Taco, and the product I received at the Factoria location was substandard to nearby Cold Stone Locations that I purchased the product from on later dates.“

“Love this place. It still has that old school charm that you only get from a community full of love. Service is a little slow, but most of us don't mind because that's kind of the point. And the wait is 100% worth it.

After frequenting multiple times over the last two years and trying as many of the options from the menu as we can, I am willing to say confidently from grinders to homestyle pies, nothing misses here. But I will warn you they are HOMESTYLE pies. So the crust is soft and bready and I suspect similar to the grinder bread. They are somewhat lighter fare.
They're not exactly the same as greasy, yeasty poofed traditional American pizzas like what you get from Red Pepper down the road. So be warned, they are good in their own way, but may not be what you're expecting as far as pizza goes.

However we don't mind this and for what they're worth they are delicious in their own way.

Service is.. Interesting, they do have a lot of younger and teenaged age people working there. So I think they can be a little standoffish at first, as teenagers are, but if you get to know them I suspect they're nice kids. The older adults who we see from time to time seem really nice and friendly.“

“Daniela's empanadas are OUTSTANDING. $8 each, and are packed full and completely delicious! Spinach & Feta, Ham & Cheese, Chicken, Beef, Mushroom & Onion, Cheese. You must try them all! While you're at it, grab a baguette, a slice of chocolate cake, a chunk of baklava and some gelato! You won't be disappointed!“

“Great experience! The workers there are so friendly and welcoming, they work very efficiently while keeping quality work. Special shout out to one of the workers, Rebecca, she is so kind and was working great even in the chaos of a busy day. The ice cream was great too with a great selection of dairy free ice creams, 100% worth it!“

“It's a no frills burger place that is all take out. The food is okay, it's not bad, but not as amazing as some of these reviews say it is, so temper your expectations if you're new in town. That said, once in awhile I have a craving for the food here. The prices are amazing. The cheapest fast food around by far, and they're very fast and efficient. The people who work here do a good job and seem to take pride it what they do.“

“Somisomi was an interesting experience. The desserts are delicious. The taiyaki is good. The ice cream is soft and creamy and not too sweet. We really enjoyed the flavors!

Unfortunately the shop itself is very odd, there's no AC and no indoor seating though it is relatively spacious. The service was mediocre. Overall I enjoyed the dessert so I'd come back for it.“

“One word: Amazing, my server was Joey Kim, never in my 67 years of life has a worker treated me this well. The amount of sheer kindness, coolness, and overall amazing service was beyond anything I’ve experienced. In fact I was honored to be served by him, and the blizzard; DELICIOUS. The way Joey flipped it TWICE for me was so amazing, he said “Don’t worry sir, I’ll flip it twice to ensure that this is made to perfection” and it was… it was. It’s like the great stories, the ones that really mattered, full of darkness and danger they were, and you didn’t want to know the blizzard… because how could the blizzard be good when so much bad has happened. This blizzard really made me feel like I was back home, when mama was making me sweet sweet ice cream blizzards, this sent me back, when I tasted it I fell backwards in shock. In conclusion, this Dairy Queen and the service of Joey Kim made this an experiment of a lifetime, I’ll end with three words to describe it “Joey, Joey, Joey”…“

“very clean establishment, staff was friendly and helpful and management was friendly and attentive“

“i decided to finally try this place after walking past it so many times. i wasn't disappointed! the girl behind the counter was really nice and worked fast despite being the only one there. the cookies are really good sized and delightfully chewy. they all were delicious but the snickerdoodle was for sure my favorite. i also got an iced latte which she made so quickly, and it was also very tasty!“

“I currently live in NYC but every time I'm back in the Seattle area, I make sure to visit this finely run establishment. The staff is always so friendly (shout-out Ethan and Vickie) and the blizzards are a must get. I often visit multiple times when I'm back visiting my parents.

10/10“