46 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! ❤️“

“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!“

“Found this place for dessert after dinner at Din Tai Fung around the corner. Went for the Chocolate Tahini, and WOW was it good! Was half way back to my car, enjoying my vegan ice cream cone while walking, and literally turned around to go back and get a pint to bring home. Super good!“

“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!“

“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)!“

“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.“

“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… 😁“

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

“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 👌“

“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.“

“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.“

“i’ve been wanting to try this place for a while and i’m so glad i finally did. there was a small line, but it’s worth it to try this super creamy soft serve. the waffle cone was delicious and i loved the chocolate hard shell. will be coming back!“

“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 🤤.“

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

“Chuck’s has such a good selection of beer, friendly and helpful staff, and all around fun, family-friendly vibes. Have celebrated birthdays here and held a lot of game nights. I freaking LOVE the beet Reuben. It’s honestly one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had as a vegetarian and my carnivore friends like it too!!“

“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!“

“Delicious and reasonably priced! Best of ago, the kids loved it too! The curly fries were some of the best I've had in a while, my only regret is not seeing their limited time special before I ordered because it sounded super 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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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 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!“

“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!“

“Bluebird has the best salted caramel ice cream I’ve ever had! Don’t go here on a hot day though… they don’t have air conditioning and my ice cream was fully melted by the time I took my 2nd bite.“

“the most delicious flavor ever. get a chance to try out culture ice 🍨“

“Came to visit town and it was so yummy! Got the ube ice cream and the ube cream puff. 10/10. Service was so kind and helpful!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“The owners are the nicest Chinese couple I’ve ever met! We were planning to get some fruit at a grocery store, but it was already too late. We went in this store around 9 pm, just to ask where the nearest open grocery was, and they kindly offered us some free fruit! We ended up buying a fancy yogurt bowl and left extra tip, but still, the amount of fruit they gave us far exceeded our expectations.

BTW, we tried the yogurt after getting back to the hotel, and it was sooo good! Totally refreshing! With a 4.7 rating and 250+ reviews, this place is a strong recommendation!

P.S. I know most people online are kind, but I’ve seen others take advantage of good hearted folks. What happened to us was unplanned, and we DID PAY EXTRA to show appreciation for their generosity. I sincerely hope no one will take advantage of their kindness by expecting free food or criticizing them for not offering more. I just wish that good people don’t have to suffer for being generous. Peace!“

“6 times a truth full 😘😗“

“best yum chocolatly goodness in my mouth yum goopy yum

Vegetarian options: only vehicles vegetation

Dietary restrictions: high protien

Parking: very handy and handsome vallet

Kid-friendliness: no kids

Wheelchair accessibility: i very mych dislike the ramp“