SALT & STRAW @ KIRKLAND TOTEM LAKE 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. read more

I ordered the Strawberry Pretzel Salad. I would have posted a picture, but sorry I already ate all of it. It was so good, creamy and crunchy. I'm not a huge ice cream fan, but damn that was good. The service was great, and the AC was on full blast it felt great inside. read more

Slowly along the way I have become a huge fan of salt and straw. This location can get pretty busy but even when so, the lines move along pretty fast and steadily. The staff are always nice and do a great job of answering any questions. I've become a huge fan of the limited series menu. The one current as of June 11,2026 is the Chef Series and oh wow. Every single flavor is a home run. Salt and straw constantly delivers of quality and taste. The ice cream consistency always creamy and smooth. The vegan flavors always just as tasty and most wouldn't even know the difference. Even though Salt & Straw continues to grow, they are a small company who stays company owned and operated. So definitely support and enjoy their artisanal ice cream. read more

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Love this Coffee & Love Nuts flavor in this waffle cone. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. You can sample before purchasing. You can get your ice cream and find a spot to sit outside to enjoy it. read more

Salt & Straw - Coffee & Love Nuts in a waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I can't believe I've never heard of this ice cream chain because it's SO GOOD. The line moved super fast on a sunny Sunday, and the workers with patient with us trying each flavor. - Strawberry Honey Balsamic & Black Pepper (5/5): my personal favorite since I like fruitier flavors! Super interesting flavor combination and I could pretty much eat this forever. It wasn't overly sweet or made me feel gross by the end - Salted Malted Cookie Dough (5/5): so sweet with delicious chewy cookie dough and bursts of savory goodness from the salt. This was a fan favorite. Great great ice cream! I would get it again :^) read more

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Dessert on a sunny spring day is a must but it is exponentially better when Salt & Straw is nearby. Food: (4/5) I am an absolute sucker for Salt & Straw's monthly flavors. This month, I took my cousin to try the cereal series and we both got the pots of gold and rainbow flavor which is their riff of lucky charms. The flavor was SO on point we were shocked. This may be one of my favorite monthly menu items yet! I also tried to freckled mint chocolate chip for the first time which honestly wasn't my favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream. It's vegan which I'm just finding out now (which is fine) but I also just learned that it's made of coconut cream. I typically dislike coconut so that was my mistake, but I'm glad I tried it. My cousin got the cinnamon snickerdoodle and said it was also very accurate and cinnamon forward. Are there some things here I wouldn't get again? Yes, but I will always be a Salt & Straw fan. Service: (5/5) The workers here are always so cheerful I sometimes feel bad for adding to the constant long lines. They're great at describing all the flavors and are extremely patient when it comes to giving people samples. read more

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my favvvorite ice cream place and i've tried a TON. I go here basically every month and sample all of their limited edition monthly flavors, and then I buy a regular classic that I love that's just how it goes sometimes but the variety is the spice of life and I have ther hat too so you know it's real read more

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I love their new rewards program. I was able to get a double scoop for free for my birthday. I took the advantage of the new flavors and tried them all. They were all delicious. I ended up choosing the yuzu flavor one and the sweet potato one. My kids love those too. Service is great. Parking is a pain sometimes but not too bad. Place can be crowded but I went during odd times and it was fine. The place can be hectic but line moves fast. read more

Salt & Straw - Yuzu and purple potatoes - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Salt & Straw will always be good and there are no exceptions. However, the service at this specific location was outstanding. I forgot the guys name but he said he's been working here for the last 5 years and it shows! He's so friendly and passionate about the ice cream and truly made our experience enjoyable. They also encourage trying all the flavors and you don't feel rushed at all. Delicious ice cream and fantastic people! read more

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Always delicious. On this visit we enjoyed salted caramel ribbons ice cream. Service, and there's a pattern here across all the Salt and Straw shops, was warm, professional, and focused on the customer. What's not to like about that? Cafe is clean and bright. The choices of ice cream are varied and interesting without being overwhelming. We're fans! read more

Love that this place stays open late--perfect for stopping by after a movie or a late-night dessert run. The staff were incredibly kind and energetic, especially considering how late it was. There were so many new flavors I hadn't tried before, and she made us feel comfortable exploring them with such a warm, sweet smile. Great experience overall! Final thing to note, i appreciate the heater outside. read more

WOW i get why alyssa liu likes lucky charms because the pot of gold ice cream was actually so good!!! Combined with my tried and true favorite honey lavender it was THE BEST! The staff is always so friendly and I love that they allow you to try as many flavors as you like. read more

Salt & Straw - Pot of gold and Honey Lavender Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

So excited that they have a salt and straw here! It's our favorite ice cream. So many crazy flavors like pickled cucumber and chocolate chip zucchini bread. The employees are so sweet and generous with samples and that's how they sell so much ice cream. Ian is a great ice cream server!! This location has been open since 2020 so come and try everything then go to the gym! read more

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I'm always down to see what kind of rotating flavors Salt & Straw has for their limited stuff though I may not always enjoy them. For this visit on a Saturday night at almost 7:30pm, I only enjoyed one particular kind but it was really tasty! My friends and I did pass by here around 5pm when there was no line but at the time I went, so many people were eating outside the surrounding area and a lot others inside were sampling their limited flavors! I did too, and decided on getting the Jack O'lantern pumpkin bread ice cream on a waffle cone. Just having it on a waffle cone makes the ice cream more expensive but the two sweets from the ice cream and cone itself actually complement each other. I'm literally reminded of pumpkin bread when I bite into the ice cream, and it was like having a pumpkin spice latte that I wasn't planning on getting throughout this whole fall season; there's small hints of pumpkin spice but it's not that strong. There's no seating inside the area, which is essentially just the counter area where the ice cream is kept. You can ask to sample any flavors that you might like, which is big plus since they always have so many and they have limited flavors that always change. It was interesting to see that their creepy crawly critters flavor - which seems to be specific to the Halloween season like at the time of this writing - contains both mealworms and crickets yet is essentially a matcha-flavored ice cream... read more

Salt & Straw - Jack O'Lantern punpkin bread ice cream in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This location has a heated outdoor section which is really nice - salt and straw is a hit or miss on flavors for me, but when I came they were doing their vegan series and a BOGO scoop deal which I loved. Death by chocolate cake is one of my favorite flavors ! read more

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Salt and Straw will always one of my favorite ice cream shop chains with high quality ice cream and unique seasonal flavor rotations each month. Good for vegan flavors as well, so if you're lactose intolerant, you'll find good flavors that I sometimes even prefer to the regular dairy ones. This location is my personal favorite even though a newer one just opened closer to where I live, due to its prime location in the Totem Lake shopping neighborhood and the beautiful ambiance surrounding it, which is why I still make the drive here occasionally whenever I can. The people working there are always so nice, they will literally ask you if you want to sample every single seasonal flavor because they want to ensure you get the flavors you want and have a good experience. I'm usually a fan of trying the new seasonal flavors that rotate every month, I'm not always a fan of all of them, but I'd say I'm pretty open to trying new things and most of the seasonal flavors are a hit. Some particularly good months are usually the cereal milk flavors in March, the recent chocolate series currently in February, and the pie series in the summer. Keep reading for a detailed list of my personal favs. Favorite seasonal flavors are: 1. Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge (I'm not a birthday/funfetti cake person usually due to the high sweetness levels brands usually put, but I was amazed by how good Salt and Straw's is; easily became one of my top fav's that I will get again and again. 2. Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding - amazing! The berry flavor shines so well and the cornbread pairs amazing with it 3. Wild Foraged Berry Slab Pie - pie and berries, what better combo is there 3. Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake - not usually a raspberry type gal, but this was so good! 4. The whole cereal milk series!! Pots of Gold & Rainbows, Cornflake Cookies with Marionberry Jam 5. Chewy Molasses Cookie with Rum Caramel I could keep going on, but I think you get the gist, step out of your comfort zone and give seasonal flavors a try My favorite classic flavors: 1. Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - I love a good salted ice cream, and the addition of malted fudge with cookie dough pieces makes it taste like a Whoppers malt ball, but in the best way. 2. Coffee and Love Nuts - Coffee ice cream + caramelized pecans, hello?!?! Sign me up 3. Cinnamon Snickerdoodle - warm and cinnamon-y with tons of cookie pieces 4. Honey Lavender - probably the best honey lavender ice cream I've had compared to other places where I've tried it, super fragrant and not heavy either. 5. Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons read more

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Very rude staff. They promote ordering ahead via phone but forget to mention that cones will be served on the side instead. On top of it they miss items in your order and when you ask them they would just refuse and walk back inside until you catch hold of another staff member to show the order on phone. And they can be completely unapologetic about it. read more

Consumerism at its finest. The employees are pretty nice. Ambiance is really good here. Usually long lines given it is one of the few dessert places in the area. But the price tag for a single scoop of sugar is consumerism at its finest. read more

I'm not an ice cream fanatic. I like it, but I don't go crazy for it like some people I know. Some people I know LOVE salt and straw. I'm going here because it's conveniently located near a Trader Joe's and my favorite AYCE KBBQ place. There is always a line, but it moves quickly. You can get as many samples as you want and the flavors are unique. There are always so many great options to choose from that it makes it hard to decide. I usually like the fruity flavors, but there have been some other great non fruity flavors I have liked too. I like their waffle cones and that they have a little area to sit outside. There is even a heater to sit by when it's cold outside. You can also buy pints and ice cream cakes from here. My friend got a carrot cake here for her birthday and it was great! Parking is easy and the staff is nice. What's not to like! read more

This shop is always full of customers, so you know that's a good sign! I've had great service every visit, very patient and kind staff. The Vegan ice cream choices are delicious and I don't eat dairy but the regular options sound decadent and unique! If you get a dairy free milkshake they can use pistachio milk and that was super tasty! read more

Salt & Straw is an ice cream chain with beginnings in Portland, OR. As much as I travel, it was my first time having their ice cream but better late than never. I love the variety of ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw! They have flavors I never imagined would exist. I give them props for having quite a selection of vegan flavors. As someone with lactose intolerance, I was happy to see dairy-free flavors. The staff was friendly. I tried five different flavors before making my selection. They were patient with me while I was making my decision. I ordered a scoop of coconut cake & pineapple jam ice cream on a waffle cone. I definitely tasted the coconut cake all throughout, and I thought the pineapple jam was more subtle. It was vegan and not too sweet which is what I prefer. I like that the ice cream is still creamy despite it being non-dairy. read more

Salt & Straw - One scoop of coconut cake & pineapple jam ice cream on a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Super nice there! I'd never tried Salt & Straw but the guy behind the counter was nice to explain the flavors I asked to sample. I ended up going with the vegan hazelnut cookies and cream, but I don't remember them mentioning that it was a coconut base. It was a really yummy ice cream, but it did have a pretty prominent coconut flavor. This location also is in a nice shopping center which had a cute fireplace right across the street. Would definitely go again. read more

Salt & Straw - Vegan Hazelnut Cookies & Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

After repeated recommendations from friends, my family decided to check out this cute ice cream shop after dinner at a restaurant nearby. Despite the line being nearly to the door, it moved quickly. The staff were friendly and efficient. Zedryx who helped my family was patient with my family as we tried all the flavours we were interested in. He even answered my questions about the flavours and ingredients. I ended up getting a kids scoop of Death by Chocolate Chocolate Cake in a sugar cone. I wish there were more chunks of cake in the ice cream. Overall it was creamy and the chocolate was rich. Also I know this sounds dumb, but it's so rare to get a high quality sugar cone. This one didn't leak everywhere and tasted fresh and crispy Both my parents got scoops of Coffee and Love Nuts. My mom said there was too much going on with the pralined nuts. I took a bite and I thought it was delicious, I loved the sweet flavour of the nut and I'm usually a nut hater. I definitely want to come back and try more of the flavours. One of the other customers recommended I try the salted caramel one so I want to get a scoop of that next time. read more

Salt & Straw - me about to lick a kids scoop of Death by Chocolate Chocolate Cake in a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This is the 3rd Salt and Straw location I have visited but it's been awhile. Their quality of ice cream has always been up there. I do prefer Molly Moon better due to the thicker and fuller mouth feel. There was no line today and our server was extremely nice and helpful. My daughter got to try 2 flavors before making her choice (Chocolate Gooey Brownie) and I got my Coffee & Love Nuts flavor which is their Valentine's Day special. Both ice cream flavors were delicious. The venue was immaculate. There are no seatings inside but there are seats everywhere right outside the store. This is located in a beautiful outdoor mall. Parking can be a bit of a pain sometimes but the location is hard to beat. I can imagine myself coming here more often with my kids in the summer time. read more

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Our first time in a Salt&Straw and our experience was amazing! Michael was very informative and let us know what flavors were his favorites and let us sample the thanksgiving flavors too! We are always shy asking for samples but Michael was great and helpful and was pleasant to serve us! I'm glad we parked up with him. We left with the Coffee Crunch I believe and my husband got the Parker rolls and butter cream! read more

If you're looking for a place with unique ice cream flavors, then come on into Salt and Straw. They change their flavors regularly and even have vegan flavors. It's definitely a unique ice cream store and their ice cream is wonderful. My favorites are Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted Malted, chocolate chip cookie dough. Also Honey Lavender, Peanut butter brittle caramel fudge (v), Strawberry Honey Balsamic with black pepper. All are rich n creamy. They also offer pints to go. The shop is always clean and the staff more than accommodating in allowing you to taste the flavors of your choice before deciding, which can sometimes be a difficult choice because so many flavors are worthy of filling a waffle cone. Don't worry if the line out the door seems intimidating. It moves very quickly and before you know it, you're at the counter, attempting to decide which flavor you want to select. They have outside covered seating and on colder days there are heaters. The free parking garage nearby makes it convenient to go in, park, and reach the shop without too much of a hassle. The perfect dessert after a Mother's Day celebration at an Italian restaurant, that's our favorite. Whenever I'm in the Seattle area,, I make sure to enjoy Salt and Straw. read more

Salt & Straw - Family enjoying our selections - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

this place is SPECTACULAR ! a small shop in the middle of totem lake that's a perfect sweet treat for after dinner, or just when out shopping: yes, even if it's cold ! there's little heaters to sit at or lampposts ti stand under while you enjoy your sweet treat nearby ! this place is known for their seasonal flavors that change every month - which means, if you see something interesting, i recommend trying it before it goes ! made that mistake a few times, sad i drug my feet this long to try here ! they're also very well known for experimenting with interesting flavors that you wouldn't think would go well or be heard of in ice cream: for example, a seasonal flavor they have i for thanksgiving time is cranberry sauce & turkey stuffing ! or a flavor they have around all the time is arbequina olive oil - just mind boggles me ! now, if you're raising an eyebrow at any of these, they do let you taste test anything, & as many as you want before making your decision. i taste testing their snickerdoodle cookie, & as the nice guy who helped me out stated, it tasted like a snickerdoodle cinnamon toast crunch cookie - it oddly made me feel warm & cozy for ice cream ! in the end i wound up getting the double fold vanilla, because it's a pretty safe flavor, & wow ! it exceeds the basic generic vanilla flavor. as well, the added whipped cream tasted amazingly fresh as the ice cream :) they have plenty of fresh flavors to choose from to put in cups, waffle / cake cones, as well as pints if you want to bring some home. they also have added customs such as sprinkles, whipped cream, & others if you want to add a little variety to the ice cream, & if you want to treat your animal, they serve pup cups for there or to go. it may be a small shop, so when it's busy it's usually cramped, but the employees work very quickly so the lines go fairly fast, & are very nice & kind when you ask to test flavors or have any questions. highly reccomend it here ! i'm excited to see the next few line up of seasonal flavors here read more

Salt & Straw - Double Fold Vanilla Ice Cream, double scoop, chocolate sprinkles, & whipped cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Everytime it's delicious with a little reminder of Disneyland. They have some interesting flavors if one wants to try new, wouldn't-think-of-that ice cream flavors. Just be prepared for a line. Even at 10:30pm they're pumping out cones like crazy. read more

Great ice cream unique flavors. I like how you can sample what you wanna try prior to eating. It's also right there in the movie plaza for date night read more

This is my favorite ice cream spot I used to go in LA and I'm super stoked to have it here in Washington. My favorite is the chocolate gooey brownie ice cream it's my go too and their vanilla is actually really nice as well. I like that the ice cream is fresh and you can try many flavors. Also they always have seasonal flavors that are really unique. The service is always super nice & quick. read more

This is not a regular ice cream place. They have very unique flavor. Line can get pretty long but it goes fast. They help you try sample while in line. What I got: -pear and blue cheese: creamy and has pear chunks in it -wild-foraged berry slab pie: creamy and the berry was sweet and has a tiny bit tangy -salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough: again creamy and had good chunk of cookie dough. Some part are quite sweet but the salted part breaks it. I really liked this one. Service: The service was fast and they are nice. First time I came here was on a Tuesday around 8pm and the lane was wrapping to the side walk. The other time I came it was just to the door. I think the line has to do a lot with the movie theater time. When a showtime ends, the line gets longer. read more

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Food 5/5 Stars - A Must-Try Ice Cream Experience!The unique flavors are an absolute delight, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Each scoop is crafted to perfection, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy. Hands down, the best ice cream I've ever had! Service 5/5 stars Expect very long lines, even in the winter--yes, the ice cream is that good! Fortunately, the staff moves through the line quickly. Plus, you get to sample flavors while waiting--they bring spoons of any flavors you want to try. Ambiance 5/5 It's a vibe--fire pits are pretty much everywhere, creating a cozy atmosphere. There is only outdoor seating options for enjoying your treat. read more

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I was in the mood for some ice cream in Kirkland and Salt & Straw came up in the searches so I decided to check it out. Quality of ice cream: Exceptional! The inventive flavors and the high quality ingredients are quickly apparent the moment you step in and smell the scoop room. There are over 15 flavors available and they're always changing. I tried their Baked Brie & Fig Cheese ice cream and it was mind-blowing! The brie and fig flavors were perfectly balanced and made the ice cream experience truly special. Décor: okay. There isn't much to look at inside because you'll be concentrating on getting your ice cream ASAP. Cleanliness: good. The common areas were being kept clean. Service: good. The folks behind the counter would walk the waiting line and ask about which samples we wanted to try. This made the lines move much faster. Price: Expensive. Expect to pay around $7 for a single scoop. If you're in the mood for some excellent ice cream with flavors that you have never heard of then give Salt & Straw a try. read more

Salt & Straw - Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This is a nice ice cream place and the unique flavors this place offers is interesting. Especially the seasonal flavors. My daughter was looking for in a specific flavor, which was strawberry and she was a little bit bummed because they did not have the one she likes. It would be nice if they offered more regular ice cream flavors. But I also like to try those new exotic flavors. The line is usually long, especially during summertime but their location is great. It's a very good quality ice cream, creamy and rich but most of the flavors are too sweet for me. Unfortunately, the ice cream is very overpriced. Two scoops is around nine dollars. read more

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Small disclaimer: I'm not really a salt and straw fan . I'll go if the people with are going, but I'm not going to suggest it. I usually find that the flavors are either too sweet or just not that good. I was pretty pleasantly surprised this visit though. This location is in the middle of the totem lake village and has a little outdoor area to enjoy your scoops. The line was long but it moved pretty quickly. I got a split scoop of mom's mango pie and chocolate gooey brownie. It was surprisingly a good combo, but also pretty good separately. The mango scoop was light and had little bits of pie crust which made it interesting and a little buttery. The chocolate brownie was a pretty classic chocolate flavor, with large chunks of brownie. Together it felt like I was eating a mango chocolate brownie. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This is a really cool S&S that's at the center of the Totem Lake mall. The line is almost always out the door and often stretches beyond the pizza place in the summer. The fire pit at the center is a nice place to enjoy your ice cream, if you can squeeze in. Maybe I've just been to old S&S shops (or covid regulations) but I was delighted to know that I could try samples and it came on metal spoons, and there was a little deposit slot in the booth to return them. The staff were really nice and accommodating and I appreciated their recommendations. read more

Salt & Straw - Fire pit outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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The ice cream is great and they have a good selection, not cheap though. There is some seating area outside and a few fire pits with chair. Staff is always nice and helpful. read more

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Salt & Straw has the best seasonal rotating flavors! Check out this holiday season's flavors. The almond brittle and spiked eggnog were my favorites. read more

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Love Salt and Straw for a good quality ice cream and the location is perfect to walk around on a sunny day! I tried several different flavors and went with the coffee & Nuts. Got a kids scoop which honestly could be shared with someone else with the amount they have on there! One of the few places where the price of gourmet ice cream is worth it. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

My daughter and I love this place and come here often. The employees are always friendly and patient with us wanting to try all the flavors. Sometimes the flavors can be a little extra, but that's also what makes it a fun ice cream shop. My daughter's favorite flavor was Bug Juice, a seasonal Halloween flavor a few years ago that she still talks about and would love for it to return *looking at you Salt and Straw flavor developer* Also exchanged her favorite go-to which I think was marionberry sorbet to the now strawberry flavor. BUT we still love you. I don't have a go-to or favorite, I like to sample the seasonals and try new flavors, sometimes I even like to eat the crickets. #protein I wish there was indoor seating since it's cold here 10 months out of the year, but the outdoor fire pits and heat lamps do make it somewhat comfortable to be eating ice cream in the winter. Definitely recommend. read more