The Town Center shopping area has the expected anchor tenants, and finishing touches that make it complete - a chocolate shop, bakery, bookstore, public library, and Always Summer contribute to make this a destination. Ice cream flavors are a mixture of classics, and things like cardamom and matcha, providing interest and not just oddball spices for the sake of quirkiness. As far as I can tell, Always Summer isn't part of a chain, but the look and feel of the space is very polished and coordinated. Between their merch display, and the forest of ice cream scoops hanging from the ceiling, the design aesthetic stands out. The people behind the counter were friendly and efficient, just what you would hope for in this type of establishment. read more

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We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we decided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

What drew me in was that they serve affogatos! I got mine with the honeycomb ice cream and it was delightful! It's a cute shop located in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Always Summer Cafe - Citrus Cacao - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

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Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We stopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit. read more

Always Summer Cafe - Banana chocolate chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

has great vegan ice cream options & the shop is super cute! :) they're always nice, too!

Cute shop, spacious, not busy on a Saturday evening. Pistachio gelato was creamy and flavorful. Even the mini scoop is a good amount of ice cream! read more

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I am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. The girl behind the counter let me try most of the flavors and by far honeycomb was my favorite, but I was also super impressed with the cardamom pistachio. Not normally I'm not a pistachio person but it's cardamom heavy and again incredibly unique never again before have I had a cardamom flavored ice cream. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! read more

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This is such a lovely business to add to the LFP community. The owners take pride in the neighborhood and the quality of their ice cream shows their commitment to quality. Highly recommend. read more

Really good ice cream with original flavors. Prices are reasonable as well. The crepes are a good snack always.

Bright and cheery, the vibes are high at Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe! Located in a nondescript strip mall in Lake Forest Park, Always Summer is a cozy little ice cream cafe that features a fun menu of ice cream flavors and coffee drinks. We didn't grab ice cream this time around, but did enjoy their: - Litchi Coconut Latte - Blueberry Cream Latte Shoutout to the cafe as well for not charging for non-dairy milk - woohoo! The guy working at the shop was also very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to share a little bit about the background of the cafe. Just peeking at their shelves, but it looks like they'll eventually come out with their own merchandise? Overall, Always Summer has such a cheery interior, that I bet it'll be super popular once the weather gets better. read more

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We went to the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market today, and after enjoying that, we strolled over to Always Summer for some ice cream. It had been recommended to me by a friend. They have some more standard flavors, but they also had some more unusual ones. I saw one with matcha, and there was lemon basil (sorbet, I believe). I had the lavender lemonade, and oh my goodness!, was it good. There was a gentle note of lavender and then the sweet lemon, and it was very creamy. While it was rich, it wasn't overwhelmingly so -- just right. My husband had a chocolate-banana crepe and enjoyed that a lot too. I highly recommend this place! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Lavender lemonade ice cream and a chocolate-banana crepe. They have coffee and drinks too! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cute little ice cream shop with unique and tasty flavors! There are seats and games for people to hang out. read more

Always Summer Cafe - Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

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I'm always taken back by the lack of ice cream shops out there, It's an essential part of summer, Enter Always Summer, lovely I cream shop that serves sweet and cool treats. To be fair, the ice cream and gelato selection is darn tasty, and portions are solid; so that's a check.. what makes this place, the hook, is the atmosphere and ambiance. The bright orange and yellow hues, the decor make your mind wonder, as if it is "always summer". It makes everything, the experience so much more enjoyable. Add that, they have some very lovely and customer service oriented staff, means you are getting the full package of joy. This is evident by the line out the door of people just looking to get a darn tasty treat. Their menu has everything from Ice Creams, to coffee, which means it doesn't have to be summer to enjoy something here. Do I recommend? Yes, it's a fantastic little shop. Worth your time, money, and tastebuds. read more

This is a cute little shop with a focus on ice cream and espresso but they also have some baked goods. The young lady who helped us was very friendly and the vanilla honey ice cream was really good. I'm looking forward to going back soon. read more

One of my new favorite ice cream spots! So cute and I love how unique this place is. They have ice cream sandwiches, donuts, brownies, and gulab jamun. Super friendly service. Not too sweet and again the best thing about this place are flavors you can't find elsewhere. I highly recommend this place and would come back! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

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Wow! The flavors are simply outstanding. Pistachio & Cardamom ice cream thats amazing, worthy of sharing, and returning. Crepes also are perfectly executed and just delightfully flavored. And of course.. the coffee was pulled expertly with velvety foam. Yes, we will be returning and bringing family and friends. read more

Always Summer Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Amazing customer service, very yummy food and ice cream, and super cute decorations + merch read more

Always Summer Cafe - Brownie Sunday + tangerine spice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

I did an icecream tour of Seattle (based off of the list on The Infatuation) and Always Summer was the winner (for me). I loved their unique mix of flavors they offered and the literal icecream struck the right balance of smooth. It felt akin to a high value premiere brand like Jenis in their quality. read more

Food is amazing it reminds me of home,the service is amazingly sweet and hardworking and I love how the staff will be so excited to serve you. It has a nice chill vibe and the music is soothing and the decor feels like summer. Also the gulab jamun sundae tastes like India! read more

We visited and tried their Pistachio Cream and Vanilla ice cream flavors! So, so good! Not too sweet, but nicely decadent! Will definitely come back to try more of their flavors and chai drinks ASAP! The interior was bright and clean, with really cute touches of color! Great place to visit for a sweet treat, especially for the upcoming summer! read more

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Very flavorful ice cream but quite expensive at $6 a scoop Interior design. Is bright and cheerful. read more

Pistachio Cardamom & Matcha Strawberry Swirl! This ice cream is right up there with some of the best flavors and best texture and highest quality I've ever had! I was going to just stop by at the grocery store and I saw their sign and thought this little store that I haven't seen before. I didn't take the time to find out if they make it there or what brand of ice cream it is, but it's delicious. In the beautiful girl on the counter was delightful.. seriously by this place! read more

New find in lake Forest Park! This ice cream shop just opened in March 2025. The decor is colorful and caters to kids with furniture sized fot little humans. They have the regular flavors but also a variety of really interesting ones with an Indian twist - like the gulab jamun sundae. They also have masala chai - a personal favorite. My kids had the cotton candy and chocolate ice cream and loved it. We will be back to try the others! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Chai - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Wanted to treat my kids and went to this new ice cream shop, it's adorable! The place is beautiful. My son tried (and loved) the strawberry ice cream and my daughter and I shared the pistachio which was amazing. They also have espresso specials and I tried the cortado bon bon which is made with condensed milk and it was spectacular, really creamy! The service was amazing and the place was immaculately clean. I hope they do great, I'm sure as soon as the farmer's market opens for the season they'll be super busy. read more

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Awesome ice cream shop in the Lake Forest Park Town Center! Shout out to the staff who are very friendly and generously offer samples of everything. I had the guava sorbet which was refreshing on a hot summer day, and everyone else in my group enjoyed their ice cream selections. Only bummer is they were out of the cardamom pistachio that everyone is raving about, so we'll definitely need to go back to try more of the flavors! read more

Amazing and fresh ice cream! Incredible customer service! Such a cute shop :) My cousin recommended this place to me and I'm so happy I went. I'll definitely be back! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Dubai Chocolate Sundae & Gulab Jamun Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Highly recommend! The owner is super nice. The ice cream is so good. The cardamom pistachio is to die for. Very cute and bright. I am coming back! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Dubai sundae and single scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

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Excellent ice cream parlor. Homemade flavors that burst in your mouth. I tried the pistachio cardamom and chocolate and honey saffron. In a city with lots of ice cream options, this gem up north really stands out. read more

Hiiiigh quality + thoughtful coffee. Wonderful, kind but not overbearing service. A really bright spot during the grey days!

Everything about this ice cream shop was wonderful. The employees were so delightful and friendly; they made my experience amazing even before getting my ice cream. I tried a few flavors and the cardamom pistachio was my favorite, but ended up ordering the special: Dubai sundae and the citrus mocha latte. Both were delicious! The Sunday was ~$12.50 and the specialty latte (16oz) was ~$7 (based on memory and no extra charge for oat milk. The seating area was nicely designed and cozy to enjoy the sweet treat in. read more

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We love always Summer Ice cream, we come in maybe twice every 2 weeks. My four-year-old loves to try the different flavors.But every single time she always gets chocolate, sprinkles on any of them I work for Safeway, so it's just convenient to go there after work.I just bought a gift card for my daughters Fourth birthday in the the staff that helped me was so sweet. There's also a young guy That works there and every time me and my daughter come in if she gets a Ice cream and I choose an ice cream After we walk out the door my daughter tells me she wants mine so he always thinks it's funny that she picks her own butt ends up with mine. I love this little shop. Great spot read more

Cardamom latte and lichi coconut latte. They do a really great job balancing out the flavors so it isn't too sweet and melts really well into the latte. All the small merchandise they sell are so thoughtful and high quality. I'm eyeing their teapot because they are so cute! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Great ice cream! Love coming by here when we're in the area. Highly recommend! Their gulab jamun sundae is so good. Unique flavors as well

I've been here a handful of times now, and each time I remember why I wanna come back. The ice cream is rich and smooth and the staff are just as sweet. The seasonal flavors are always out of this world good! If you're looking for a treat or a pick me up I'd be remiss not to recommend Always Summer! read more

Always Summer Cafe - Affagato with citrus cocoa ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

I came in because the espresso is always so good. The owner was working and suggested an airicano with Hibiscus. It was so delicious. I loved chatting with him about his background and why they chose to start this business. Looking forward to continuing to enjoy their coffee offerings and look forward to more sunny days when I can justify their ice cream offerings. read more

Creative flavors. You can tell the owner cares deeply about the all details of the customer experience. Service is friendly. Ambiance is relaxed, fun, family friendly. I got the ice cream this time. coming back for the lattes, sundaes, and new seasonal goodies. read more

Always Summer Cafe - Pistachio cardomam. mango sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

The aesthetic was amazing. I got service very fast. The food was so good. I am definitely going back. 100% recommend this business. It's way more then an ice cream shop they have coffee and notebooks the thing that shocked me most was the chapstick read more

Always Summer Cafe - Ice cream cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Forest Park, Washington

Delicious ice cream, great & friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere! A lovely place to meet with friends, or hang out and read a book. I'll definitely be back to try new flavors and their drinks! read more

Outstanding shop and service! The flavors are unique and delicious! I had the citrus cacao and the honeycomb. The soft subtle flavors of the honeycomb were beautiful and the citrus cacao....OMG...like eating orange chocolate, but creamier and more flavorful! The ambience is clean, welcoming, and a bit quirky. There were these beautiful glass teapots that I regret not purchasing. I would've like a couple of chairs or a bench outside as it was an amazing sunny day and I wanted to sit outside with my son, but this is a small thing and in no way should detract from what was otherwise a fantastic experience. The owner of the shop, Vijay, is super nice, easy to talk to, and is genuinely interested in having a conversation with you, as opposed to quick words and finishing your purchase. He even gave me a recommendation on a great Indian restaurant. All in all, one of the best ice cream shops that I've been to. Highly recommended!!! read more

Bright ice cream shop with great selection of flavors. I recommend the rose fudge ice cream if you want a light floral flavor with some chocolate. read more