50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Seattle

“You gotta be outta your mind if you haven’t tried their ice cream. Best in the PNW. Great flavors and it’s vegan as well! Yep I said the “V” word. I guarantee you won’t find any better ice cream then theirs. I’m hooked! ❤️“

“Got the Ube Coconut and Honey Macedonia...absolutely delicious! Service very friendly and fast. One of the people there was wearing a super cute shirt I commented on... bonus got info on cute embroidery apparel made by Moe Sews ❤️ Don't miss Hellenika Cultured Creamery in Seattle!“

“Best ice cream (gelato). Better than Italian in Italy. Thank you for Bringing back mango habanero sorbet. WOW! Your new chocolate milkshakes are making us very, very happy! Best pistachio, hazelnut… You name it their’s is the best. These nut gelatos are not made out of flavored surgery syrups. They are made out of puréed nuts. No ice cream in Seattle can compare.“

“Chill staff, family friendly vibes, and great cider options! Food truck hit the spot yesterday with Theo’s Gyros! Yum!Where Ya At Matt is also really tasty! We came here with our little one in stroller for the first time in months. It’s nice to see that there were lots of families with small children too. So if you’re wanting a night out, cancel that babysitter and bring your carbon copy(ies)/ fur child. If you do sit inside make sure you don’t sit near the speakers. It got a little loud for baby once the festivities of the evening started.Announcer could have opened up with an easy more softer opening. But hey, we loved the energy. Dog friendly and lots of space to drink, eat, and laugh with friends and family. We will have to come back again!“

“Full Tilt is a fun and unique ice cream spot in the Columbia City area that is perfect for families or a casual hangout with friends. They offer a wide variety of delicious flavors, and the place is filled with arcade games that kids (and adults!) will love. There's also a shaded patio out front with plenty of seating for warmer days.

The owner was super friendly and helpful when I asked for a flavor recommendation, which made the experience even better. If you're in the area, this place is a must-stop for a sweet treat and a bit of nostalgic fun!“

“It’s all good and I would love to see more friends come here“

“2 years ago due to health I became a pescatarian and look for quality vegetarian, vegan options. Of the many things I miss at the top of the list was a good pepperoni pizza. I have tried all vegetarian, vegan versions. Last night my son and daughter-in-law brought me to MOTO. I ordered the vegan pepperoni pizza. The first bite made me literally want to cry. This was the best pepperoni pizza of ANY kind I have eaten in my considerably long life! Thank you Lee, Nancy, and the entire MOTO crew! I cannot possibly provide a high enough recommendation, this is the alpha and omega of pizza!“

“Just came in for the first time and visited the West Seattle location (west si-ide!) Adam SLAYED! Pizza was fire!!!! Ten stars! —Seri and Brad“

“This is easily the best soft serve I've ever had. The kuro goma had such a deep, roasted, nutty aroma that paired perfectly with the light and creamy vanilla soft serve. The lady serving us was super polite and friendly, too. I cannot wait to treat myself here again.“

“Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!“

“It was my birthday and I ordered a split scoop of two seasonals and it was amazing. The scooper was so nice and gave it to me free of charge! Made my day! I’ve always loved going here, and I try to make it down here at least one a month to try the seasonal flavors. Fantastic Service. She was so sweet and engaging! 5 stars!“

“Smooth, creamy, and totally plant-based — this ice cream really is for everyone. Everything in the shop is peanut, dairy, and gluten free, and the portions are just right. The gluten-free waffle cone was made fresh, perfectly caramelized, sweet, and crunchy. Pure plant magic.“

“What a great, local establishment. You can’t go wrong with any of the sandwiches (the ham salad and the Irish breakfast sandwiches are my favorite). So many flavors of ice cream...all homemade. Locally made chocolates and an amazing assortment of European treats. The owners are so sweet and kind and their staff is always friendly and serves with a smile. Highly recommend (and take a half gallon of ice cream home with you)!“

“So tasty. The match sesame swirl was out of this world. The coconut pineapple swirl was perfectly refreshing. Can’t wait to go back!“

“I love Frankie and Jo's. I've been a huge fan for probably at least a decade now.
Really you cannot get better vegan and gluten-free ice cream anywhere.
When I moved away from Western Washington, seven years ago, I will admit that multiple times I have had their pints shipped to my house, especially with their limited edition seasonal flavors.

So when I'm in town, this is absolutely one of my must stops. This last weekend was no exception. I visited their Ballard shop, and I got their miso moon in a waffle cone.
Cheers Frankie and Jos! You are the best“

“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 🤤.“

“Was excited to see you at Celebrate Woodinville and after enjoying a Forest Berry cone even more excited to you opening in Woodinville at the Schoolhouse District.“

“Unique ice cream joint where you choose the flavor and they take the extract of it and MAKE the ice cream itself for you on order..

VERY POPULAR place…. Always a line here… the people are SUPER nice and they have a fishbowl full of lactaid single tabs in case you’re lactose intolerant… 😁“

“I tried the Vanilla flavor with mochi at Indigo Cow and really enjoyed it (super smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness). The mochi added a nice chewy texture that worked well with the soft serve. My friend had the Matcha flavor, and it was impressively rich. Definitely for matcha lovers. Both flavors felt high-quality and well-balanced.“

“great food and friendly staff“

“Solid chicken sandwiches! A little stringy on the chicken bite but was flavorful, crispy and a nice sized sandwich. Went with the Basic and Original. Would get Basic again + a side of general tso!
Curly fries are good - got the crunchy end pieces which are still good but got sad seeing all the other tables after us get nice basket of actual curly-curly fries! So that was a little bummer...
Star of the show were the Mozzarella sticks! Cheese pull! I would def come back for that alone! Must get mozz sticks + any of their other sauces!
Ice Cream was good - we got the vegan strawberry but will come back to try the chocolate malt and/or swirl!
Limited indoor seating and lots of outdoor seating.
Very close to transit - quick easy ride from downtown!“

“Delicious vegan Blueberry Lavender icecream, the best vegan icecream I've ever had. The UW Honey was wonderful too!“

“So glad me and my date went to this shop because the sweet shop right before it was uncomfortably packed with people and we would have missed out on this quiet gem. The Mexican vanilla bean and the tiramisu was so good! Rum raisin is next on our list!“

“We came from Yakima Washington and my kids and myself loved it.“

“I have no idea why this place doesn’t have more reviews or higher ratings because this was hands down the best shaved ice I’ve ever had. I’ve been to countless spots from Hawaii to California, and this easily makes my top five. The shop owners were incredibly kind and still welcomed us even though they were closing in five minutes. The texture of the ice was perfect, and the toppings were super generous. I wish I lived closer because I’d be here every week.

In the photo I got the mango shaved ice bingsu. So so good!“

“I don’t get the bad reviews.... This place is amazing. From the ice cream to the food. Of course it’s a bit pricey. It’s a small privately owned business. It’s not a chain. The owners are incredibly nice people. I’ve been going here for more than 20 years and I can’t say enough good things. It’s not their fault parking is limited. It’s Madison Park... They have continued to offer the best ice cream, food, and service even during unprecedented times. I bring my kids here, and have been going since I was a kid. Not many places left where you can share childhood memories with your children.“

“I just finished the vanilla bean scones from the pastry kit subscription. That was the best scone I have ever had. Delicious and beautiful! Thank you 😄😄😄“

“Just came in for the first time and visited the West Seattle location (west si-ide!) Adam SLAYED! Pizza was fire!!!! Ten stars! —Seri and Brad“

“Seriously, this place serves the best affogato ever—it was so good I actually had to buy their coffee beans! The Freemont latte was also perfectly tasty. On top of the great drinks, the staff were friendly and created a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping here for a great coffee experience.“

“10/10 would recommend 100%.“

“As I came in all I remember from dicks is I was extremely drunk after the kraken home opener, it was all I needed to wake me up for 3 minutes from my brown out as I scarfed down this delicacy. I will be back agai, whether it's the same circumstances only time can tell.“

“While it's REALLY crowded and often has a line out the door, I will say the wait is worth it. The flavors they offer here are definitely all over the place (I think I saw bleu cheese?) I got a really generous serving in a waffle bowl which was a bit too much for me, definitely start with a single scoop.“

“My mom and I stopped by for a quick lunch and found their environment somewhat vintage and charming. You get to enjoy the breeze off the water, outdoor seating, fresh air, and friendly employees. A simple menu that is tasty, albeit minimal.“

“The MARGARITA cupcake was a masterpiece, and quite possibly the best cupcake i will ever eat. The cake part, which was lemon flavor, was the perfect physical equivalent of the image that appears in my mind when I think of a cupcake - light, soft, airy, delicious - like eating a cloud that was turned into cake! The icing was the perfect, sweet, thick complement to this, with the perfect amount of sweetness (not TOO much). I would give this cupcake 6 stars if that was possible, and I will remember it forever!“

“Fresh gelato with local fruit, each flavor has a story to tell: lemon basil, pear, Illy coffee, hazelnut, strawberry and peach.... and .... 🥁🥁🥁 please..... Pistachio....pistachio 👌“

“Seattle Sorbets is hands-on my fave sorbet! It's DELICIOUS and I love knowing I'm supporting a locally owned business! Every flavor, from champagne orange to raspberry merlot, is delectable. The perfect treat on hot and cold days alike.“

“Was excited to see you at Celebrate Woodinville and after enjoying a Forest Berry cone even more excited to you opening in Woodinville at the Schoolhouse District.“

“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 🤤.“

“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 🤤.“

“One of the best espresso pulls in Seattle. They also make some of the best gelato. I’m pretty sure they make it themselves.“

“Molly Moon was magical. Salted caramel on top and cookies & cream on the bottom while humming Luther by Kendrick Lamar. This girl is a happy camper, you can say that I am over the moon about Molly Moon. The restaurant has an old school charm on the outside and modern glam on the inside. Best of both worlds. You can't go wrong with a scoop or two at Molly Moon!“

“My wife and I decided to visit this place after grabbing a bite nearby a few minutes away. We drove past it a few weeks ago during our first trip to West Seattle, and we were excited to come back on our next visit. The ice cream was delicious, and they had good options for my wife, who is on a gluten-free diet. Overall, it was a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary this past Sunday.“

“Awesome Ice cream trucks they even take cards and have scoops of ice cream with cones!“

“There were 3 hard packed ice cream options on this trip, including ube and a banana walnut marshmallow (!) The vegan flavors do use a coconut base, so if you aren’t a fan of coconut milk-based ice creams, this might not be your jam. I thought it went great with the ube tho!“

“Great ice cream for the best price around. This is a completely volunteer-based ice cream shop where the ice cream is sold at cost and the student workers work for tips and good times. The atmosphere is cool, with games to play in the lounge area and usually a movie or music videos playing on a projector on the wall. They have scoops, cones, milk shakes, and fresh baked cookies (and cookie-ice cream sandwiches). A great place for a casual date, a study break, or to meet new friends.“

“We booked Nutty Squirrel to cater our wedding dessert in May, and we were so happy we did! The cart was adorable, the staff were friendly and attentive (even suggesting that my husband and I pose for a picture scooping the gelato, which is precious), and the gelato was absolutely delicious. We are still getting comments about how much people loved having the gelato cart there -- people flocked to it and went back for seconds. We would highly recommend booking Nutty Squirrel for your event!“

“10/10 experience!

McKenna helped us and she was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She had really fun recommendations on what to try, and every suggestion came with a story that made it even better. Highly recommend stopping by, especially if McKenna is working.“

“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 🤤.“

“Went during opening time and it was busier than i expected, however, the staff was very kind and they were very fast with our order. We got multiple drinks and even the Rice Roll. The drinks were delicious the roll was great and filling! The place was well decorated and it seemed to have very relax atmosphere. Overall my experience was very positive I highly recommend it :)“

“I visited a month ago, and I still dream about their ice cream!

I loved their seasonal blackberry cobbler ice cream - as well as their honey lavender one!

I recommend getting the double scoop - is a great deal and they give you nicely sized portions!“