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    Indigo Cow

    4.2 (382 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Melanie D.

    This place was so good! I got the hokkaido milk & matcha swirl with m.b.r. I wished that I just got only the hokkaido milk since the matcha was lacking the matcha flavor. The mochi was soft & a little chewy. The brown sugar & kinako (roasted soybean powder) was a good addition & didn't overpower the icecream. You order from the window & they made it right there, so it was quick & efficient. There's no indoor seating, but there benches in front. Overall, I definitely will come back for their hokkaido milk soft serve.

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    Allison P.

    The best Hokkaido Milk soft serve of my life! Indigo Cow introduced Hokkaido dairy to Seattle. You have to stop by and try their Hokkaido Milk soft serve! So rich, creamy, and milky in an amazingly indescribable way. A must-try! If milk isn't exactly your thing, they've got a few other soft serve flavors and swirls. They also have a lot of fun toppings, so customize as you please!

    Ailun H.

    After dinner nearby, we stopped by Indigo Cow for dessert. I've been here before at their LA location and tried the matcha and Hokkaido milk swirl. I wasn't impressed by the portion size or how diluted the matcha tasted, but I still remembered enjoying the Hokkaido milk soft serve. REGULAR - 6.50 + Hokkaido Milk +2 for M.B.R (Mochi + Brown sugar syrup + Roasted soybean powder) The Hokkaido milk soft serve was smooth, creamy, and subtly milky without being overly sweet. The flavor itself is pretty mild, so I'd definitely recommend adding the M.B.R. The mochi was a bit stale, but the brown sugar syrup added a nice depth of sweetness, and the roasted soybean powder gave the soft serve a nutty, toasty flavor. These two toppings definitely elevated the soft serve for me. Overall, a quick and casual dessert spot in the area. We sat at one of the tables outside and enjoyed our soft serve.

    Peter W.

    Indigo Cow is a soft serve shop that really surprised me in the best way. I'm usually a little skeptical of soft serve places since they often use nasty-looking mix, but I'd heard they use milk from Hokkaido, Japan, which is known for its dairy, so I came in expecting something rich -- and it absolutely delivered. They offer two flavors, Hokkaido Milk and Matcha, and I went with the swirl because I wanted the best of both worlds. I usually prefer my ice cream plain so I can focus on the flavor itself, but they do offer mochi and syrup toppings if you want to dress it up. I was actually a little surprised to see the strawberry syrup was sold out, which weirdly made me even more intrigued -- but in the end, I still stuck with the ice cream as is. The shop itself is a small pickup window attached to a larger Japanese restaurant, and it seems like a very cost-effective way to run the business. It also appeared to be operated by just two people, which made the whole operation even more impressive. When I went, there was a long line that stretched a good way down the street, but the wait moved quickly -- I spent about 15 minutes waiting to order and had my ice cream within minutes. The Hokkaido Milk was the standout for me: incredibly rich, creamy, and smooth. As someone who loves a good vanilla profile, I was very into it. The Matcha was also done really well, with just the right bitterness to balance the sweetness and complement the milk. I tried to isolate each flavor in every bite so I could appreciate them on their own, and I'm glad I did. By the time I finished, I was completely satisfied, but low-key wanted another round. I exercised great self-control though :D

    Sarah H.

    I always get the matcha and Hokkaido milk swirl which is so good. This time I tried a topping and got the MBR (mochi + brown sugar + roasted soy bean powder). The mochi was a perfect texture. There is usually a line, but I would say it is worth it and moves fairly quickly.

    Hokkaido milk soft serve crème brulee
    Aditi P.

    Line moved quick-ish. I got the crème brulee, it's good for the novelty of potato on ice cream but lowkey would not get again. I really liked the Hokkaido milk soft serve but having mashed room temp sweet potato on it was an interesting texture experience. It was good enough to try once where I don't regret getting it because I was curious but would probably get something else next time! It's a fun place to take your friends to since Hokkaido milk soft serve seems pretty rare!

    Linn P.

    I'm not an ice cream fanatic. It's usually not my go to dessert. But since I heard this is made with Hokkaido milk, I wanted to try. It is amazing! Idk if it's placebo effect or really good. But I love it and would eat again if ever in the area. I tried the swirl and usually I'm not even a big matcha fan but this was very good! It was strong matcha taste but smooth and not super grassy or gritty. I added the MBR topping. The mochi was okay, a bit flavorless. But I loved the brown sugar syrup and roasted soy bean. We waited In line outside. It is serve through a pick up window. And then you can have a seat outside. If the line wasn't so long. I would get more lol. Next time get two!

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    Morgan R.

    Japanese (Hokkaido) inspired soft-serve ice cream - a limited menu, but delicious and interesting. Served from a window with 5 booths in the street, there is usually a line. It's a fun vibe, with everyone anticipating the treats to come. With a base flavor of Hokkaido milk, and a twist or separate flavor of the day (matcha our day), the soft-serve ice cream comes with a small variety of toppings available: strawberry or mitarashi dango, served either in a cup or a waffle cone. We'll be going back.

    Hokkaido soft serve
    Sarah C.

    Pickup window only with some outdoor seating. My friends and I both thought the Hokkaido milk flavor wasnt as strong as we had in Japan but definitely still really good. Yum!

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    Shantala A.

    Indigo Cow is a small walk-up ice cream spot with a window for ordering and a few covered booths on the sidewalk where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. The menu isn't huge--just a handful of flavors with some toppings you can add. Given all the hype around this place, I was expecting something really special. We tried a vanilla ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce and another with brown sugar and mochi. The texture was definitely thick and creamy, but the flavors themselves felt quite subtle, and I didn't find them particularly memorable. Overall, it was a decent ice cream experience, but I personally didn't understand the level of hype. Good texture, pleasant enough, just not the standout dessert I was expecting

    Small Hokkaido milk w MBR (+$2) topping
    Gina L.

    Wow yummy! Stopped by on a Thursday around 8:15pm; the line snaked around into the parking lot by Yoroshiku. We ordered by 8:45pm, so not too bad of a wait. The girl working was very friendly, big props to her for doing it all solo. Got the small in a cup w MBR (mochi, brown sugar syrup, and roasted soybean powder). Came with 4 mochi and an adequate amount of syrup and powder. I'd prob give this 4 stars. Even though a cone is $1.5, I do think there's a bit more ice cream. Friends got the yaki-imo brulee soft serve, which I tasted and thought was DELISH. The sweet potato topping was so tasty, and I felt like it cut through the flavor/texture fatigue of just hokkaido milk ice cream. 5 stars yum!!

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    Paul A.

    I tried matcha swirl. The body was smooth. The matcha flavor was not obvious, unlike those from Nana. The line was long, but it didn't take long to go through. There are some tables on the side of the street.

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    Debra W.

    I love ice cream. I love soft serve. I love creamy & cold treats. And this place deserves all the hype it gets. The soft serve is so creamy & delicious. The waffles cones are always fresh & I love the slight hint of sweetness. Who knew that milk from Japanese cows would make all the difference?! Toppings are delicious! The roasted soybean powder is the perfect addition. The MBR is my fave! Service at the walk up window is easy.

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