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! ❤️“

“This is honestly the very best gelato I’ve ever had! Such a unique ice cream experience, like nothing I’ve ever tasted. You will appreciate the high quality ingredients, and care that goes into every batch. Vanilla Malt and Ube Coconut were my favorites.“

“New favorite ice cream place! Amelie was so helpful. It was nice to be able to support such an awesome locally owned family business. Their hours vary so I would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area even if google says it’s closed.“

“Craving ice cream in Seattle? Then head over to Salt & Straw in Ballard, located near the corner of NW Market & Ballard Ave. The smell of freshly made waffle cones will draw you in. Try a couple of their unique flavors of the month, or sample their classic best sellers. My favorites: Chocolate Gooey Brownie and the Coffee & Love Nuts. So good!“

“The best ice cream! The Salty Caramel Ash is a favorite and the seasonal Mint Cookie Crunch was delightful. Also, what a delight to be traveling in Sequim and run across a Magic Cup of lavender ice cream at B&B Family Farm. Non-dairy lavender ice cream and Frankie & Jo's what a winner!“

“I absolutely loved my dairy free raspberry marzipan cake ice cream. I got wooed by the smell of the fresh waffle cone but really I didn't need to pay the extra for that. My husband however really didn't like his ice cream saying it was way to salty. I think al the flavours are salted, so definitely more for an adult palet. There are bench seats here.“

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

“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 🤤.“

“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 Soft Serve is creamy and delicate, with the variety of flavors it keeps its high quality consistency. Although the Fried Chicken Sandwhich on the other hand is the quite opposite. It leaves much to be wanted as the flavor is lack luster and over-fried in grease. Please do get the soft serve though!“

“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.“

“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)!“

“Tasty soft serve ice cream! Fruit is mixed in with the ice cream somehow. The consistency is still super smooth, but you can tell it’s made with fresh fruit. I was a big fan of the sweet cream base with mango fruit.

A bit of a line during peak hours, but it moved quickly, and is well worth it. There’s also plenty of seating.

Bonus: They have lactaid available for those who are lactose intolerant, which is very appreciated!“

“Well worth visiting. There was a large queue but they served very quickly so I only waited 5 mins.
They have a good selection of ice cream and I was impressed by the quality.
They also donate 10% to the local community which is amazing. They deserve supporting for that alone.“

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

“Love Chuck’s. Been to several locations and always have a blast. Can’t speak highly enough of the selection. The taps rotate constantly, lean PNW oriented but always have a variety. The staff is kind, they offer snacks and merch, they are family / dog friendly. It’s just a special place. Thanks!“

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

“Espresso Gelato plus friendly, fast service.“

“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.“

“Hi team. I had posted the review and comment regarding my forgotten water bottle from 'Shagun Parmar'. You mentioned that you have the water bottle and I can pickup when I visit. Since I can't reply to that comment I'm posting a new one. I'm in Bellevue and planning to come to shop on Sunday. Request to please keep the bottle till then. I'd also submitted the details via lost and found on website. Thanks.“

“The service was great! The server would let us try all different flavors of ice cream, would make jokes and interact with us when we asked questions, the flavors were delicious and our ice cream came out quickly without much wait. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get ice cream but don't want the general chocolate vanilla or strawberry.“

“Kids scoop was the perfect amount. Billy vegan icecream spot with lots of fun options, you can also get their cookie dough and they have graham crackers too. I had the caramel ash and it was tasty. Definitely will be back to try more flavors.“

“The ice cream here is very tasty, but the experience is inconsistent.

A lot depends on who’s working and how the soft serve machine is behaving. On my first visit, there was only one employee handling a nighttime line while the machine was clearly not cooperating, and the soft serve I received was honestly the ugliest I’ve ever been served. It really should have been remade.

On later visits, there were usually two people working, but service speed varied a lot. A line around the corner might take 20 minutes or 45, depending on the day. They also seem to run out of charcoal cones late on busy days and switch to smaller store-bought cones while charging the same price. I’ve even seen them switch between cone types midday when they were behind on making the charcoal cones.“

“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.“

“My MOST favorite ice cream shop in SOUTH SEATTLE ! I’ve been coming to this spot since 2004 when I moved here from LA. I love playing the quarter arcade machines . I love trying all the different fresh ice cream flavors . They rotate out daily on the fruit that’s available year round! The have an amazing outdoor sitting area right next to Flying Lion 🦁 Brewery! So just saying leave the kids at Full Tilt and you go enjoy the amazing beer 🍺 next door!“

“One of my favorite places get Sundays! I’ve had the Pike place location and now decided to try the West Seattle location since I was in the area, I love the marshmallows, especially on the Sunday however, the chocolate and ice cream itself was the average tasting, very friendly service, though, I highly recommend and would come back“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is THE best beach food you’ll ever have. Creative, flavorful, modern eats. The view and the owners can’t be beat. Sandwich and poffertjes were amazing as always.“

“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!“

“Got a yogurt bowl and it’s BIG! Such a nice and filling treat! The yogurt is refreshing and the toppings were fresh!

You order at the kiosk and the food comes out almost instantly!

You can customize the sweetness on drinks but not for the bowls.“

“I see folks complaining about pricing… but this is the best thing to happen to West Seattle in years. Thank god for Molly Moons! They have compostable utensils/napkins, Lactaids available (thank you!) and the ice cream flavors and toppings are phenomenal! My second time going into this new location tonight and I’m beyond pleased. Cupcake Royale was great for a long time, but Molly is most welcome to the neighborhood! 💕 Every cashier has been friendly (friendlier even than other locations) and super confident 🌟“

“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.“

“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!“

“6 times a truth full 😘😗“

“We've been bringing our 4 Grandkids
here for almost 3 years and I can't express enough positive about them. Excellent and friendly customer service and delicious ice cream. They have great patience with the little ones and I really appreciate it! ❤“

“Excellent spot to stop for some soft serve with unique toppings (I had Yuzu and my husband had toasted sesame). You can also order a quick bite from the menu if you’re hungry for some delicious poke as well! Gray, who was working the service counter, was incredibly friendly and welcoming! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Came for the too good to go. I got pastries, I was hoping for sandwiches. They were good, shared with the family. The ice cream is made in store and it's really fresh and tasty. I got mango in sweet cream. They also had coconut cream base. I will try that next time the lady making the ice cream is really sweet.“

“I only had a coconut base in one small cup and sweet cream base mixed with mango, so can't comment on the other stuff. What I really like is the small was for my pittie and its dairy free plus not really sweet, so I didn't feel the pang of guilt I get when I give her ice cream. I really liked mine because I'm not into really sweet, that seems at times overbearing, but sweat cream I really like. Mixed with mango (fruit) and juice it was really the perfect mix of fruit and sweetness. In the top view you can see the imperfect blend, but gives you an idea of the mix, this made no difference in the dessert. Of course the side view I've already dug into. 😁“

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

“Tried to come in the past, but made the mistake of not checking the hours. Would be nice if they were posted somewhere at the shop. Got to try the frozen yogurt at last and was wonderful! Though, get the small size. Medium is easily enough for 2. Seattle area is surprisingly a desert for this dessert and it’s nice to have Shy Giant still here through the years.“

“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.“

“6 times a truth full 😘😗“

“We have shopped SEA Pops at two local farmers markets. Every time we walk away saying it was the best purchase we made that trip. Coconut is my personal fave, but they are all fantastic!“

“What a cool place to get ice cream around Eastlake since there’s not too many options. They have ice cream from Sweet alchemy and bluebird. I was disappointed in the portion sizes as a single scoop. It was almost like a kid scoop elsewhere for the price of a single scoop at most places. Overall good spot.“

“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.“

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