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    Clever Cow Creamery

    4.3 (168 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Matcha almond
    Shaye V.

    Absolutely no bad notes here. The ice cream flavors were so good! I sampled the matcha almond and earl gray and my partner sampled POG and coffee cookies. All were HITS. I ended up ordering a scoop of the matcha almond which definitely had more almond flavor than matcha, but the matcha came through towards the end of the tasting. The person working there was doing their thing! It was just them yet they were calm, cool, collected despite having a line out the door. The vibes were chill with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

    Debra W.

    Hands down the best waffle cone I've had anywhere. It was light, thin and crispy. Not too sweet, perfectly cooked and delicious. The ice cream here is beyond creamy. It's complex and delicious with a "chew" to it that i just can't explain. On my visit I had pistachio and ginger and the flavor profiles of both were simple, humble and yet very flavorful. The nuance of getting that perfect combination of creamy and flavor can't be easy but here they make it seem like child's play. The staff is very friendly. Signs up to let you know a double scoop is actually four scoops (nice for tourists to know ahead of time). And they will let you get all different flavors for each scoop too. And for a double scoop (4 scoops) it's less than $10 if I recall correctly. I couldn't believe it. The small ice cream shop is cute and inviting with great people. Don't miss out when you're in the area!

    Coffee and cookies n cream ice cream
    Ketki ..

    Got the cookies and cream and coffee ice cream and it was yummy! Took a minute to get but still good

    Best ice cream in the WORLD. The workers are always so friendly and never stingy on the scoops!! Such a nice ambiance and the whole place is just so cute. LOVE IT.

    Jenny T.

    Extra points for having a good handful of dairy free options, and even more extra points for using compostable spoons. After dinner we wanted to get something for dessert. We took advantage of one of the sunnier weekends in Orcas Island to get some ice cream. I ordered a half scoop of the POG (Passion Orange Guava) sorbet ($4.25). They have a lot of unique flavors and you're welcome to try out as many of them as you would like. The half scoop is already plenty for me so I'm glad I went with that size. The sorbet felt creamy, even though it didn't have any milk in it. The compostable spoons were also very cute, and it's great that they're very conscious about these things. They have a few window seats to eat your ice cream as well as a couple chairs in the back. Otherwise, there's also some seating outside to enjoy the sun.

    Matt U.

    This place is an absolute delight for an ice cream shop! Located just off the main road in town (and right down from Brown Bear Bakery), it's an easy walk from anywhere nearby. They've got about 20 total flavors counting sorbets and non-dairy options. Plenty of interesting and fun flavors as well as favorites. The 7 scoop flight option is lovely and gives you a chance to sample anything that looks good. The highlights for us however were the affogato (get it with chocolate almond chunk) and the shrub float using syrup from Girls meets dirt - we shared a lemon lavender and it was brilliant! Prices are spending, but for the quality, it was worth it! We'll be back at least 2 more times as we're here 2 more days!

    Chocolate almond crunch milkshake
    Shanthi B.

    Fast and friendly service and delicious ice cream! Highly recommend the chocolate almond crunch!

    Ice cream cake
    stephanie c.

    Ok. Seriously the best ice cream place you will ever visit.. Cindy- the owner, is such a joy of a human being and you can tell she truly cares and enjoys making people happy. My daughter turned 13 yesterday and we ordered the most amazing and delicious ice cream cake ever ... it was cookies and cream and not only HUGE, it was gorgeous, and topped with Oreos and whipped cream. My daughter said it was 5 stars- hands down best cake she's ever had. Thanks Clever Cow for making her birthday special. Oh and my personal favorite ice cream is the blackberry lavender.. heaven!

    Peanut butter chocolates one
    Jamie C.

    I usually prefer my ice cream very chunky and full of toppings but the flavor of this ice cream even tho it's not full of texture was more than I expected. Creamy, peanut buttery, chocolate, rich. Very good and I'm not even usually an ice cream person.

    Strawberry
    peter c.

    Went here after lunch nearby. Note the store is one party at a time for COVID which I missed by accident when going in. My bad, but I think the signage could be better and that could save the staff some annoyance. The ice cream is good being pretty creamy and having more natural tasting fruit flavor at least for my strawberry cone. The waffle cones you could tell were freshly made and their aroma was delectable. The cone itself however was very slightly under done. Would definitely stop by again.

    Rana M.

    Nice ice cream & friendly stuff. We enjoyed the flavors. Would come again if we visited later.

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    Cute little shop. Wish they had more flavors. Kids running the shop seemed a little grumpy. But overall it was fine.

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    7 years ago

    Love this creamery and all of its fresh flavors :-) a definite Must when visiting the island!

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    Glad you loved it! Come back soon. Thanks for your review! :)

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    8 years ago

    Disappointing ice cream. Lacks flavor, not creamy, a bit icy. We were anticipating a better ice cream cone after waiting in line.

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    Glad you enjoyed your visit. Come back soon!

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    Delicious ice cream and very welcoming atmosphere. Great for an afternoon sweet treat!!

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    Best place for ice cream in town, hands down. If you like sweets it's a must stop. Fun flavors and atmosphere.

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    6 years ago

    Delicious vegan options here! April was very warm and welcoming and we plan to come stop by again! Thank you

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    7 years ago

    Not worth the wait. Manager (owner??) with the short blonde hair is rude. I agree with all the other complaints about her.

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    6 years ago

    Best ice cream in town! Lots of great flavors to choose from, and nice space to relax while eating your ice cream. Thanks!

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    6 years ago

    Delicious ice cream and friendly service! Observed COVID protocols in a respectful way and helped guests feel safe.

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    Fresh and clever... Love the truffle turtle back

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    Delicious local ice cream. Service worked really well with kids. A bit pricey, but good for a one time treat.

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    cremecart

    5.0
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    0.3 mi
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    crèmecart sells handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a colorful, retro-themed cart. Today, we…read moreenjoyed PBJ sandies: salty peanut butter cookies with blackberry ice cream! Delicious! We stumbled across crèmecart at the Saturday Farmers' Market on Orcas Island. The two ladies who run the crèmecart, Michelle and Sommer, sound like they are regulars at the Saturday Farmers' Market, and other island locations as well. They rotate many cool ice cream flavors and cookie combinations. Their crèmecart Facebook page listed many enticing flavors, including: butter cookie and strawberry cheesecake ice cream; dark chocolate cookie and ginger ice cream; chocolate cookie with: salted caramel ice cream or coconut ice cream or chocolate ice cream; lemon cookie with: lavender ice cream or vanilla ice cream; gluten free almond cookie with vanilla or chocolate ice cream; and on July 4th, Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandies. How fun is that? So, like any food cart, crèmecart is seasonal, and moves around following the crowds. Thankfully, Orcas is a small island, and I promise you, they are worth searching for! Five Stars.

    I stumbled upon the cremecart at the park in Eastsound during the summer solstice parade. The girls…read moreworking the cart are so sweet! By the time I got there, lots of the ice cream sandwiches were sold out. All of the sandwiches are prewrapped and kept cold in the cart, so once they're gone... They're really gone. The cookie was nice and soft, but firm enough to stay together. The ice cream kept cold and didn't drip all over me. I was such a happy camper with my ice cream sandwich. I sure hope I run into this cart again!!

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    Crèmecart: Handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a retro-themed cart. Here they are at the Orcas Island Farmer's Market.
    Crèmecart: Handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a retro-themed cart. Here they are at the Orcas Island Farmer's Market.
    Peanut butter and chocolate ice cream sandies in the San Juans.
    Peanut butter and chocolate ice cream sandies in the San Juans.
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    Yo! Friday Harbor

    Yo! Friday Harbor

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    Have I ever told you how much I love Lavendar flavored ice cream? And Yo! Friday Harbor's double…read morescoop of this fragrant deliciousness didn't disappoint. While waiting for the departing ferry at Friday Harbor, we left our car parked in the ferry queue and hoofed it a few blocks to this cute little ice cream shop. The staff were super friendly - summer vacation kids working tourist season - but they were kind, engaged, and knowledgeable about flavor selection. And, oh my goodness... the flavors to choose from! This shop serves Lopez Island Creamery ice cream, and if you can, always opt for the seasonal flavors. They had Blackberry Lavender, Lavender, Mountain Huckleberry, Strawberry Fudge Brownie and more. I opted for 2 scoops of Lavender and was not disappointed! Cold, creamy, oh-so fragrant, but without an overpowering medicinal lavendar taste. It was perfect, and so refreshing in the hot summer sun. Make sure you take an opportunity to get some Lopez Island Creamery products while visiting the San Juan Islands. I saw their products available in grocery stores and several restaurants, but do support Yo! Friday Harbor if you can. It's conveniently located next to the ferry and you just can't beat that!

    Lopez island ice cream served daily! With an hour to wait for the ferry it was only natural on a…read moresunny day to crave the creamy goodness of ice cream. I hopped out of my car and right over to Yo! The huckleberry/blackberry ice cream here is a must! Even though you can now buy Lopez Island ice cream in pints in most Seattle grocery stores, somehow it tastes better fresh scooped by somebody else! Prices were reasonable and the service was A+!

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    Yum they have Lopez Island ice cream
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