the butter scotch and rasmalai were very good and they have a lot of really good indian flavorsread more

I went in on a Friday, and my god, it was busy, but totally worth the wait…read more I decided to try the Kesar Kulfi and got it in both the stick and the cup. The stick was definitely the better of the two, but wow, such good ice cream either way. They have a genuinely great variety of unique flavors to choose from. Beyond the ice cream, the shop itself was super clean and the staff was really nice despite the rush. Highly recommend checking them out!

This is the best ice cream I've had in the seattle area. First off, the service is great, you walk…read morein, every item labeled with allergens, (dairy free, gluten free, etc), and they help you sample all the flavors you want. They have a large variety of flavors, but I opted for the cookie monster. It tastes like cookies, brownies, and milk. They have regular cones and gluten free cones as well. I got a kids scoop, and it was plenty for me. There is plenty of seating inside for small and large parties, with water available as well. I would come more often if it wasn't so far away from Seattle, but it is worth the trip.

Opening in 2022 in Woodinville, WA, Swanky Scoop is a local one-shop store serving gourmet ice…read morecream with very interesting flavors, at very reasonable prices. Our group of five stopped in, after visiting the nearby lavender farm on a Saturday afternoon, with all of us loving it. It was a beautiful afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, and our son-in-law drove us to this shop when my wife's mom suggested we all go for ice cream (her treat). Nobody disagreed (duh). It is located in downtown Woodinville, with non-metered street parking being the norm. Serviced was great and it wasn't too busy, which was a good thing since the unusual flavors required a bit of sampling. My daughter and her husband got a 2 scooper ($8.95). The rest of us shared a flight ($13.95) which is a choice of SIX flavors in a banana split type dish. Quite a few of the offerings are Vegan (relying on pea proteins), and are very serious about eliminating cross contamination (dedicated scoops for these ice creams that are stored in a different freezer). There was outside seating, so their dog was able to sit with us as well. Out of the six flavors chosen (Vegan Soursop Sorbet, Pickle, Vanilla, Espresso Bean, Strawberry Balsamic, Death by Chocolate), I really liked the Espresso and Strawberry. The Pickle was definitely worth trying, and one could clearly taste the diced/minced pickle pieces throughout, and could actually taste the pickle juice squirting out a little bit as you bit into it. It's unusual and a seasonal flavor. After visiting, I learnt that the owner had graduated from the dairy program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which made me happy. Both my wife and I went to school there, and we raised our daughter in the Madison area, with many happy memories of eating both Babcock ice cream from the University Union and the Chocolate Shoppe (which is HQed there). I found it interesting that this store is located so close to the University of Washington, which I've always thought of as the second 'UW', to the primary UW in Wisconsin. But in reality, outside of the old Big Ten country (i.e. the Midwest), it looks like UW is thought of as Washington, with the domain uw.edu belonging to it, as well. Oh well...

First time here and for sure will be back. So many interesting flavors it was hard to choose. The…read morescoopers were friendly and didn't bat an eye at a little indecision in choosing our flavors. I went with the black sesame, a favorite of mine that I can't find at a lot of places. It was very good. I also really liked their take on matcha with a ribbon of strawberry jam. My wife got the raspberry sorbet and chocolate sorbet. The raspberry was one of the best I've tasted in a long time. With so many interesting flavors we will be back for sure. I have to also mention what a fun shop it is with its bright colorful tiles and bright yellow ice cream scoop display hanging from the ceiling.

The Town Center shopping area has the expected anchor tenants, and finishing touches that make it…read morecomplete - 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.

Another delicious meal at The Cottage. Wait staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. The drinks were very well made. My wife had a vodka and tonic, and I had the passionfruit margarita We chose the peach flatbread as an appetizer and it was delicious! For our meal, I had the short ribs which were fall off the bone, tender, and perfectly braised. My wife had the chicken Cordon Bleu The piece of chicken was large and so very tender and delicious as well. We swapped a taste of each. Good size portions and we were too full to try dessert this time. My wife totally enjoyed her birthday dinner at The Cottage. Can't wait to go back!

I was expecting a lot from this place because when we pulled up everyone seemed very happy and had…read moreamazing looking food on their plates. We did get seated very quickly for having no reservations and the blonde lady who greeted us seemed really nice. But when we were sat it went down from there, service was slow, I can't tell if it was because we were young or weren't dressed up enough. And I don't want to get stuck on this point because I know all restaurants work differently when it comes to their sections but we watched as our waiter sat a whole other table, greeted them, and got their drink orders before even approaching us. After we were sat for over 15 minutes. Then we ordered matcha's because a guy by us had one and it looked so good. It was given to us with chunks, meaning they didn't prepare it properly and still decided to serve it to us. We weren't given any water refills until 40 minutes of sitting down even though we had both finished our waters before we even ordered our matchas. The food was delicious and was served quickly. And the girl who served it to us wasn't our waiter but gave us more energy and excitement than our original server did. I still tipped the waitress well because I don't want to hold the stereotype of being a young unappreciative customer. But I dont think it was really deserved, in the nicest way possible. We weren't only there for the food, we wanted to have a nice atmosphere with good service and I feel as though we didn't get the latter.

Very sad....new management for around a year now. Low quality. I assume the new 'ice cream' has…read moremuch less cream to achieve a higher profit. The people giving it high marks recently have no palate. That's OK. If you don't have a palate then it's probably OK. We are long time patrons and knew the original owner.

Snoqualmie Ice Cream is so good, very creamy and very flavorful. The flavors they offer vary from…read morefruity, coffee base, fruity sorbet, trendy like ube and seasonal. Service is good. Sampling is allowed and scoops are large. They are now partners with a coffee company so coffee is also available. Will definitely be vac keto try all other flavors.

Every time I'm on the West Coast, I have to stop by Salt & Straw at least once for ice cream. The…read morestaff at this location was fantastic and happily let us sample all five of the current monthly flavors before we decided. The seasonal lineup included: * Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie * Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie * Peaches and Cream Galette * Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart * Coconut Cherry Pie and Almond Crust (v) SINGLE SCOOP I ended up choosing the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie. I couldn't pass up the sweet, refreshing berries with chunks of of pie crust folded into salted vanilla ice cream. It was bright, fruity, and not too sweet. A couple people in our group preferred the Peaches and Cream Galette, which was sweet, juicy, and tasted like a fresh summer flavor. I also expected the Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart to be much funkier and savory, but it was surprisingly subtle. It ended up being one of the more interesting flavors I sampled. Salt & Straw continues to be one of my favorite ice cream chains. I love how creative they are with their flavors. Too bad they're only on the West Coast!

SALT & STRAW @ KIRKLAND TOTEM LAKE…read more Parking is available in their parking lot, but it can get pretty crowded. There is also street parking available, but since this Salt & Straw is located in a smaller plaza in Totem Lake, finding a spot can sometimes be a little difficult. I would honestly recommend parking near Trader Joe's or Ross. It may be a bit of a walk, but you'll have a much easier time finding parking. I was really excited to try the Salt & Straw in Kirkland since the locations I was familiar with were in Bellevue and Redmond. I'm super happy that Salt & Straw is expanding because this location is great. The space is much bigger, and I really like how easy the flow is when ordering. The staff were super friendly and quick, and I also love that they have outdoor seating with heaters. Trust me, a lot of people still come here even when it's cold outside, so I really appreciate that they have heaters available. The area itself is perfect for grabbing ice cream on a warm day. There's a kids' play area, lots of stores, a movie theater, and plenty of things to do around the plaza, making it a great place to spend time before or after getting dessert. Salt & Straw is always one of my favorites. My go-to flavor is the Strawberry Coconut Sherbet because it's light, refreshing, and has the perfect flavor. They also have so many unique flavors, including rotating seasonal options, so there's always something new to try. Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite locations, and I absolutely love it.

On Mother's Day Tracy hooked me up with great customer service , happy, super kind and made my day.read more

Located in a nice shopping area of Mill Creek, this coffee house is a lot like every other coffee…read morehouse. Young staff to quickly take orders and make drinks. Decent enough coffee. The interior has plenty of seating and was set up for working situations and just hanging out. There is also an outdoor seating area. The outdoor chairs are not very comfortable after a while because there is no padding, but it is still a nice place to catch up and get some fresh air. This is a nice place to hang out but there is nothing that sets it apart.

Best baklava in the Seattle area! We've had their birds nest baklava and saffron ice cream at the…read moreFremont market and both are SO good. We also got several sheets of normal baklava as a dessert for our wedding (we're both middle eastern) and they were a huge hit and gone by the end of the night. Mo is super friendly and was really easy to coordinate with for the catering. Really glad we found them!

From the owner: At Moklava, we bring you the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with our handcrafted…read moredesserts. Indulge in our signature baklava ice cream, original baklava, and a variety of authentic Middle Eastern treats. Whether you visit our dessert trailer or order from our website, every bite is a celebration of quality, tradition, and flavor!

Such a great place for kids. I've been here a few times with my two and four year old. Plenty of…read morespace for them to play and I love this slide and play structure for them to crawl around in. The food is decent and I enjoy their speciality coffee drinks. Sometimes this place can be very crowded which is really the only draw back but it's never been too crazy where we have to leave. Staff is great and friendly. Lots of cleaning and wiping down the play area which I appreciate too.

Super cute place to bring your littles and have a tasty coffee!…read more They have 2 family bathrooms with changing tables, with VERY clean with step stools. The play area has the crawler section for the littles that arent upright yet and I'd say 98% of the parents enforced the rule of no walkers in the baby baby section. You do have the handful of parents that jsut let their kids go wild and who also dont wesr socks themselves, but overall everyone is there for the same reasons and no one feels creepy. The coffee was pretty good, and a decent selection of pastries. They do have fries and chicken nuggets but definitely more for a kid's palette. If you're a remote working parent and have the kiddos home all day for winter break, this is a great spot to pop in so they can expend that energy while you work! The staff is friendly, the place is pretty clean, and they have some great jams playing. We will for sure be back as our little grows up!

During our trip to Seattle, we stopped in this locally owned frozen yogurt shop. Perfect after a…read moreday at Lake Washington. We picked up my friend's granddaughters and they unanimously voted to go to Swirl after dinner The decor is beautiful. It's a big open space that's inviting with cozy couches, small tables, dandelion chandeliers and colorful walls. As soon as I walked in, I was like, wow! It's a great place to enjoy your treat. Many flavors and toppings to choose from. They do change their flavors on their menu. My favorite was the Irish Mint! The girls tried many of the toppings. I chose the mini mochi balls, shredded coconut and peanuts, which went really well with Irish Mint and Chocolate Classic. Outdoor seating as well. Friendly customer service.

Great fro yo! Super nice friendly service and Hometown feel…read more Locally owned by two really nice people always a pleasure going in there