We were down the street having lunch and I came across this place. Excellent gelato! I got a single scoop split of nutty squirel (peanut gelato with chocolate) and bacio (hazelnut and chocolate). It was so light and delicious I may have to get two scoops next time. The hubby got a waffle cone with turkish coffee and nutty suirel. He loved both. read more

Delicious ice creammmmmm! Very friendly server, [[HIGHLIGHT]]super cute interior,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coming back! read more

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We visited Nutty Squirrel Gelato on a Saturday afternoon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop was spacious with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered two flavors: Nutty Squirrel and Dubai Chocolate. The chocolate was a standout--incredibly rich and one of the best chocolate gelatos I've had. The Nutty Squirrel flavor was intensely peanut-forward. Some other flavors taste more artificial to be so make sure you sample the gelatos. Overall, the gelato was excellent, and we were impressed by the generous portion sizes read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So. So. So. Great! We went here on a whim and were more than pleasantly happy with all the gelato!

Love the rotating seasonal flavors and their usuals- anything with mint, or the "nutty squirrel" flavor is a solid go-to. This is my favorite gelato place in Seattle! Please bring back the chocolate fountain! read more

The employee was friendly and let us try a few flavors before choosing, and he shared his recommendations too. I'd come back for another sweet treat here read more

Yummy gelato! I had a large size (cherry, nutty squirrel, and dark choco) topped with whip. Fave flavor was cherry! So delish and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sweet service and very nice looking storefront.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Delish! read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my go-to gelato place in Seattle. Getting there is super easy because there is a bus line that stops right in front of it. They have a great mix of chocolate vs fruity flavors (my favorite is the nutty squirrel and chocolate) and generous portions with a "small" getting you two scoops. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best of all, it's dog friendly and they offer pup cups of whipped cream for any furry friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes sitting in the Adirondack chairs outside and people-watching along the spine of Phinney Ridge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Pup cup - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

How I heard of this place: A quaint spot in the neighborhood, we walk by Nutty Squirrel Gelato quite often. Rainbow Hop festivities made it only the second time we've stepped inside. Type of cuisine: Italian gelato, about as true to form as can be outside of Italy. Ambiance: Cozy and bright, the garage door windows are open on beautiful warm days, to allow ventilation and a cool breeze as you stand in line awaiting your selection. The seating are is small and packed in with tables and chairs, making it difficult to walk through. The kitchen area takes up more than half of the entirety of the establishment - or so it seems - where two young employees are serving the hoards of children and parents awaiting their treats. On the sidewalk in front, three bright orange adirondak chairs are available, too, to watch passerby and entice them with your glorious, creamy concoctions. What I ordered: We had one order of strawberry shortcake on a sugar cone, and a second order of a double scoop - salted caramel and lemon cookie, also on a sugar cone. I also sampled the Nutty Squirrel signature which was similar in flavor to a Snickers bar, as well as the extra chocolatey one, which was perfectly decadent. What I loved: When it comes to gelato, I'm a sucker for the citrus flavors, and the lemon cookie provided just that. Why I loved it: A quick and filling treat to help us on the walk home. Cost: Average to high. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Massive portion, friendly service, adorable branding and free cookie on top of your gelato, what else could you ask for?![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved that they have indoor seating although limited, to escape from the cold in winter days, and they also have restroom if you need it :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Small cup - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not the best gelato I've had, but it was decent! Parking is just street parking. The night I went, there was only one worker so it did take a while to get the gelato. She looked really annoyed I was asking to try flavors. I'm glad I did because some flavors were not great. They did have a lot of flavors to choose from - dairy free sorbetto, chocolates, fruits, pistachio, and their famous nutty squirrel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a few seats inside, but the place is definitely on the smaller side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The Gelato was amazing. The wife and kiddo got the vegan strawberry in which wasn't to bad, however that tiramisu was absolutely amazing and a must. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Tamara on the left vegan strawberry right - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am an event planner and have used the gelato carts several times. I am so grateful for the owners and employees for their amazing service, communication, and attention to detail. Their gelato is incredible too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The carts are gorgeous and add a wonderful ambiance to an event.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend Nutty Squirrel! read more

My family's favorite gelato shop. Allowed us to have multiple samples, the Forest Berries is delicious. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a wide variety of flavors, you will leave Nutty Squirrel with a big smile. read more

Great ice cream [[HIGHLIGHT]]just busy obviously on the rare hot day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enough seating for a small place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

I actually tried their gelato at a Zoo Tunes show at Woodland Park Zoo. It was so good! Definitely the best gelato/ice cream I've had in Seattle so far. I'm from Wisconsin so I'm picky about my dairy Highly recommend the hazelnut flavor. I also LOVED the vegan dark chocolate gelato. You wouldn't know it was vegan--it was so thick, rich and delicious! Need to stop by their brick and mortar store ASAP because I need more of this gelato in my life. read more

Absolutely love this place !! The quality of this gelato brought be right back to Italy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little place and great service too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My personal favorite ice cream shop ever and definitely one of the best around. Have to try the pistachio!! read more

Stumbled on this place by accident and decided to give it a shot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small shop with a few tables for seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the Lavender Vanilla and Guava gelato flavors, super delicious!! The lavender vanilla was creamy and sweet and the guava flavor was tart. Workers were kind and helpful in answering questions. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Small size gelato: Lavender Vanilla (bottom), Guava (top) - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nutty Squirrel Gelato is a scoop of Italy in the highly walkable heart of the Greenwood neighborhood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They've got about a dozen gelato flavors--half classic, half seasonal. Most are gluten free, and several are dairy free "sorbetto". You can get it by the cup, cone, or pint. Bonus: They also sell a few flavors of macarons! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating is cozy and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]For those occasional hot days in Seattle, there are a couple Adirondack chairs outside, and a garage style door that opens up the entire wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keep an eye out for their gelato truck at local events, like the annual Seattle Center Italian Festival. Andiamo! read more

Every time I walk past this place, it smells amazing. I finally went inside, and I don't regret it! There are lots of interesting flavors, but with this being my first time, I decided to go with some more common ones: pistachio, salted caramel, and espresso. All three flavors tasted good. The texture was super smooth and creamy. My favorite was the salted caramel. The saltiness perfectly balanced with the sweetness, and it was a bit addicting. I couldn't stop my spoon from moving towards that flavor more often than to the others. The pistachio was a good, solid, nutty pistachio which I always enjoy. The espresso was good but a bit forgettable... I think it could've been stronger in flavor. The service was ok, nothing special. The space has some extra things they sell on racks like honey and such... but the star is the gelato. OH! Lastly, I usually don't care much for this type of thing, but I found the design on the cup very cute. It was of dancing people! read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Medium cup (3 flavors) - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After having a good lunch we were craving for some ice cream and on the search this place popped up with good reviews. Street parking is available. Many other good eats around. We were greeted by a sweet lady, many flavors standard ones and new ones. They do give out samples to taste of your choice. As per the suggestion of the lady I got :- Chocolate ice cream:- Nice creaminess and bold chocolate flavor, more on the dark chocolate side. And my better half got:- Coffee ice cream:- We have had better. So, heres the thing the cup size you get to choose from is small or kidz size. They do fill the cup to top. We got the small one which was $7, WOHH. Its good if you are on diet! Lol. Overall, not for us. read more

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It's good ice cream! It's just not good gelato... It doesn't have the right creaminess, richness and thick texture as a proper gelato. But they are definitely making tasty ice creams. The stracciatella was fine - it's a classic gelato flavor, a simple sweet cream base with dark chocolate drizzle. The nutty squirrel was recommended, which makes sense given the name of the shop, and it was good too. Peanut butter ice cream is never a bad idea. The cone was tasty too. It's a cute shop on a nice street with some other things to see, and nearby the zoo. I would go again because it's good, it's just not good gelato. read more

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New favorite gelato place!! Amazing gelato and very friendly workers :). My friends and I got the pistachio, salted caramel, mint chocolate chip, rose, and espresso. Our favorites were the caramel, rose, and pistachio - but they were all amazing!! We were really surprised at how big the medium size was. The medium size is $6.50 and allows up to 3 different flavors, but it's definitely more like a large. Really good price for the portion!! The small is around $4.95 and allows for up to two flavors and is probably around half the size of the medium. It was pretty easy to find street parking when we went. There's a small table outside but otherwise seems like it's just take-out for now. Highly recommend!! read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Pistachio Gelato, Espresso Gelato, mint chip, Sea Salt Caramel, Rose - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good gelato if you're looking for a quick sweet bite. I like that they have the mini size option. Mint chip gelato and the berry sorbet were both fresh and tasty read more

My favorite gelato place is Seattle. Their pistachio flavor is to die for. There were many customers when I went, so I got the gelato pretty quickly, which was a plus. Will definitely come back read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My coworkers highly recommended this place so I decided to stop by here before picking up my order from the Chicken Supply a block down. As this is my first visit, I decided to try their classic flavors - small size with pistachio and salted caramel flavor, and they allowed me to sample a few flavors, so I tried their stracciatella and the gianduiotto (hazelnut) flavors. Their gelato is pretty solid and I really liked the strong pistachio and hazelnut flavors. Texture was also perfect for those flavors. The salted caramel flavor was a letdown as I anticipated a bit more saltiness, but the caramel flavor was apparent. Also, the salted caramel gelato texture was a bit icy than smooth. Otherwise, the workers are very nice and the price is reasonable, and it is definitely a fairly bustling place where families take their children for a sweet treat. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Small pistachio and salted caramel - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Might be my favorite gelato spot in seattle! It was very creamy and not too sweet. Lots of flavor. I would definitely return! read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the salted caramel gelato and I really enjoyed it! It was creamy and well flavored. I came in on friday after a nearby dinner and the place was packed! The line was wrapping through the store and out the door. The girls working did a great job moving the line forward and getting people their gelato in a timely and friendly manner. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Salted Caramel Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Probably around a 3.5 stars for me. I've come to Nutty Squirrel a couple of times after dinner at Opus Co. down the street. It's just a sweet way to end a nice dinner. Parking is street parking, but not too bad. You might have to walk a couple of blocks. The service has always been friendly and nice. They're never impatient when you ask to try flavors. I normally get a waffle cone with 2 different flavors. I think the prices are pretty comparable (cheaper) to Salt and Straw. The waffle cones in my opinion are good but not as good as other places? The gelato is good, I love the stracciatella. I also tried the summer berry recently, and that one was fantastic. The berries really came through, it was very refreshing. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for this place, but with friendly service and good flavors, I would definitely stop by if I'm in the area read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly staff and good gelato! They have all the classics... espresso, dark chocolate, stracciatella, pistachio, and even some out of the box flavors like apple pie, matcha, and peanut butter (nutty squirrel). I got a small scoop (2 flavors) with mint rocky chip and chocolate. Both were delicious! I will say... It has more of a rich ice cream consistency than gelato, but not complaining, still tasty. They also have lava cakes that look delish! I will definitely be back to try one. read more

My husband picked up some Gelato for us recently at Nutty Squirrel Gelato in Phinney Ridge. He got take out, but they do have a nice outdoor eating area for those who are interested. He said that the employee was super nice and answered all of his questions about the gelato. We thought that it was a great price for the value, amount, and quality of gelato. We each got a medium size cup with 3 flavors each for $6.50 each. The cups were quite large and I felt that they gave us nearly a full serving of each flavor, so it was really a lot of gelato! We split both of our bowls so that we could each try 6 different flavors. My favorite flavor was definitely "The Nutty Squirrel," cute that they have a signature flavor that is named after their shop. It tasted quite peanut-buttery to me, and I am a fan of peanut butter. Other flavors that we tried: *Moroccan Rose - special limited edition flavor just for Mother's Day, so it might not be around much longer, but it was really unique and very good so I recommend trying it if it's still there and if you're hankering to try a new gelato flavor that you've never tried before *Chocolate - delicious, I ate a lot of that flavor *Pistachio - my husband likes this flavor of gelato, so he ate most of that one *Sea Salt Caramel - also one of my husband's favorites, he liked it *Mint Choco-Chip - one of my favorites, it was very delicious We are happy with our gelato experience at this shop. My husband has tried every gelato place in Seattle in the past (he loves gelato a lot) and he liked this place. Recommended for a tasty spring treat. read more

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We chose Nutty Squirrel for our wedding because they had my 3 favorite desserts that I wanted for my family & friends - ice cream, chocolate lava cakes and macarons. I couldn't believe my luck that I actually found one vendor that could provide them all! Moreover, Nutty Squirrel excels in all these desserts, not just one. The owners were responsive and super great and accommodating to work with. They had 3 catering options and prices laid out which made it easy for us to pick what we wanted to go forward with. For ice cream we were able to pick 4 flavors - vanilla, coffee, guava sorbet and pistachio. I think the pistachio is my husband's favorite ice cream in all of Seattle! When we went in person to try flavors, upon hearing that Nutty Squirrel was our wedding vendor, the staff gave us two cups of ice cream for free, which was so nice! Our wedding planner also told us that Nutty Squirrel staff were fantastic at our wedding. The venue's microwave shorted out due to how many lava cakes we were microwaving and they were able to deal with it quickly, calmly and efficiently. I can't thank them enough for being able to wow my guests with their desserts! read more

I have ate Nutty Squirrel many times (ate some at their Phinney Ridge location, chocolate festival, and other local events) and it always taste delicious. I have to say they are my second go to spot for gelato (first being Gelatiamo) in Seattle. Their gelato texture is really creamy. Their pistachio is a tannish color at this gelato shop, but I still like the flavor. Don't be thrown off on the look/color of their gelato. I promise this gelato spot's flavor and texture is good. Currently, they have three shops. Two are located in Seattle (Magnolia and Phinney Ridge) and one in Maple Valley. They also do catering, which I think is wonderful because they have cute tricycle and mini ice cream car. Yesterday was the first time I saw the mini car and it was absolutely adorable. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really enjoyed our experience at Nutty Squirrel. Their gelato is a standout in the Seattle ice cream scene. Tasted like true gelato, flavor forward with creaminess to follow. I got a waffle cone with hazelnut and my wife got pistachio. Still thinking about those flavors! Space is small and kind of kid themed in a way, but we enjoyed our quick bite indoors before moving on. We'd return or try one of their other locations. read more

My husband and I stopped by a bit after 8pm on a weekday and found the staff person to be extremely nice and friendly. She gave us her helpful reviews of some of the flavors we were considering (comparing them to other foods we have had, not just saying, it's good!) and helped us choose our sizes. We then learned that there had been a long line of customers for hours that day and that we'd just missed the crowd. What struck me was that she was so patient and kind with us even at the end of such a tough shift. Onto the ice cream: I ordered the passion fruit yogurt, and it was divine. The passion fruit taste came through clearly without tasting artificial or overpowering, and there was just a hint of tartness from the yogurt. This is exactly as the scooper had described it by the way. They also have a rotating guava yogurt flavor, so I'll hope to encounter that next time. My husband got the lemon custard cookie ice cream. The flavor was more like Meyer lemon--not very sour. One thing I loved about the offerings: nutty squirrel has two sizes of waffle cones (large and small) but they also have cake cones. I love cake cones, but fancy places seem never to have them, so I was happy to find them here! I look forward to going back to Nutty Squirrel to try some of their other flavors, encouraged by the kindness of the staff! read more

Overall had a positive experience and the gelato was yummy, however, we thought it was a little odd that the scoop of ice cream provided with the molten lava cake was relatively small. We ran out of gelato way before we were finished with the cake itself. It'd be great if they provided a bit more gelato with the cake. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - One scoop + molten lava cake - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a cute little shop in a nice neighborhood. I've been here a couple of times, the service is okay. They do offer NON DAIRY/ VEGAN options as well as SEASONAL flavors. Dark chocolate is my favorite. It's rich and chocolatey. I've tried the mixed berries and it was a little bit too sweet for me. Small serving is up to 2 flavors : $4.95. It's quite reasonable though not big scoops. I wish they could serve the gelato neater. read more

Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge - Mixed berries and dark chocolate fondente 70% - Gelato Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a cute little spot with yummy gelato. We had scoops of chocolate, mocha (nut? Crunch? Can't remember), almendrado, candy cane, mango coconut, and stracciatella. All delicious, but our top recs would be the chocolate and mango coconut. Pretty convenient for a post-zoo stop, and service was friendly. read more

We've been going to Nutty Squirrel for years and really love it. The flavors and texture are spot on and they often have a fresh flavor to try. Service is always friendly and fast and Nutty Squirrel is a great community member helping out the local elementary school. We recently tried one of their gelato cakes and it was great. Beautiful and tasty with a delicious crust and white chocolate garnish. I wish I had snapped a photo before we gobbled it up :) read more

This place is perfect for a late night sweet treat craving. Popped in here for something sweet and left with creamy, flavorful, gelato. This place is a bit pricey but overall no complaints. I got the pistachio and lemon cookie with poppy seed gelato. The pistachio was nutty, salty and creamy. Tasted exactly like pistachios and was very good. Needed a bit more Almond extract for that sweet flavor though... the lemon cookie flavor was good but not outstanding. The poppyseed flavor was pleasant. The other gelato was an espresso flavor and a grilled peach mascarpone flavor. The peach was pretty good. The espresso was also good, nice intense coffee flavor. Overall, would recommend. Indoor decor was mid but the food is what we are here for! read more

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