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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I ordered the chocolate chip cookie dough and was just perfect! My friend also loved it! The texture was kind of chewy and the sweetness was balanced (it didn’t overwhelm me).
I also sampled the goat cheese marionberry habanero. It was an icecreem with habanero jam (kind of spicy, but not too spicy) and goat cheese. I realiced I’m not a goat cheese fan, so I passed. However, the habanero jam was good.“

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

“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)!“

“Is it outrageously overpriced ice cream?- yes. Is it outrageously good ice cream?- yes! The best dairy free ice cream I've ever had. $25 for 4 scoops of ice cream is crazy to me, but we're from out of town and had to try this place. The Salty Caramel Ash and California Cabin were so yummy!“

“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 🤤.“

“5 Stars – A nostalgic treat!
This place is absolutely adorable with a fun retro vibe! We ordered the toasted marshmallow sundae and it was SO good — rich chocolate sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream, and perfectly torched marshmallows on top. Sweet, gooey, and indulgent in the best way!

Great spot to treat yourself after exploring Pike Place. Will definitely come back to try their floats next time!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Visited while on vacation. Haven't had blue moon ice cream since I lived in Michigan. Full Tilt's was delicious. They even packed up a pint for us to take back to our hotel so that it wouldn't melt on the drive back. Lots of flavors to choose from. And they will let you sample any flavor.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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 😄😄😄“

“Food was good and pretty cheap considering the amount of fries they give you. Only thing I didn’t like was the charging for condiments and the inside feels real empty. Chairs are along the edges of the restaurant but the middle is completely empty like it’s going to be used for and event or something

Parking: Plenty of free parking“

“I am visiting Seattle for a conference. We walked for 20mins to find actual ice cream. This business was awesome. From the moment we entered the store the young lady behind the counter(with pigtails) was amazing. I wish I would have gotten her name. She was super friendly and informative so 10stars for service. The ice cream was super delicious and smooth. I had the caramel ribbon it was AMAZING!“

“This post deserves a SHARE and it’s public! I ventured out to Creamy Cone Cafe (a Black owned small business) for the first time today. The post about the grilled cheese on croissant bread with tomato soup got me. As soon as I walked in I wanted everything!!!! I started with ALL 12 of the flavors currently on hand, the grilled cheese w/soup, the peach cobbler à la mode and a brown sugar cookie that never made it home. My favorite flavors were Strawberry Shortcake, Banana Pudding, Mint Mud pie and Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake. None of the flavors were displeasing and ALL of them I would order again. I love that you can taste the individual ingredients in the ice cream it’s self. You can absolutely tell these flavors are made with real fruit!! There was a vegan flavor and a non-dairy flavor that was tasty, something for everyone!!! I will be back often. I did want to point out, just because parking isn’t the greatest doesn’t mean don’t stop in. When you walk through the door it feels like family! Also, they have gift certificates. A win win!!! I’ll be buying some to give to people so they can experience the greatness as well. The list of current flavors are in the photos.“

“10/10 would recommend 100%.“

“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 👌“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 🤤.“

“great food and friendly staff“

“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 🤤.“

“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.“

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

“I was there today (sunday) it was busy, and even so they were super attentive when I asked for extra care with my daughter's ice cream, as she is allergic to milk and bananas, I really appreciated the service and the ice cream is great! :)“

“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 got the last bit of Birthday cake! so yummy!“

“I was visiting from New York for the week and stopped in here all but one night (only because we were out too late). Everyday the staff were all so friendly despite the long lines and sometimes ruder clientele that may have walked in. The ice cream was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. They also were accommodating with me wanting to add some of the blueberry compote to Mollys Favorite Sundae ( 10/10 would recommend ). I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I got a hat but regret not grabbing more merchandise I’ve been talking about this as the highlight of my trip. If you’re in the area you have no reason not to stop in.

A pleasant note as well to learn that the employees are paid a fair wage. Can’t think of a single thing I didn’t enjoy about my time at this establishment. It will be a while before I’m here again but I hope for your continued success!“

“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 🤤.“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“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!“

“Best sunset view by the water coupled with one of the most legendary ice creams in the city. Just loved the experience. The seasonal flavour of berry cheesecake took the cake, figuratively. The salted caramel was awesome as well. They offer the waffle cone free of cost and that is a delighter.“

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

“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.“

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