A lot of competition has popped up, but this is still by far the best option for a frozen treat on…read morethe Kirkland waterfront. I'm lactose intolerant so tend to steer towards the sorbets, but when I've had the proper gelatos they've been sublime! despite their being free of dairy or fat, they somehow manage to make the sorbets taste genuinely creamy! more than one friend I've brought here has said this spot is the equal of any gelato they had in Italy proper! Yes I've heard this more than once. The staff have always been pleasant and your kids will appreciate how generous they are with samples!

Sirena Gelato has been at the Park Lane address for as long as I can remember, which means decades…read more They were half its current size before expanding into the left half for more interior seats. Their business is BOOM or crickets depending on the weather... For the recent visit, we chose the two scoops of rose water and pandan. Both are truly excellent. Both have its discernable flavor in a good way. I highly recommend both flavors, which I suspect are rotating flavors. Service was friendly. I honestly think they have excellent gelato; by itself, it would have been five stars. I also honestly think their prices are hella expensive. $7.95 for one scoop. $8.95 for the two scoops stack on top of each other in the same small cup. Downtown Seattle gelato shop charges $5.95 and $7.95 respectively. They need to lower their prices.

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.

Tucked away in a little corner is this gem of a shop. I came…read morethis way because I wanted a quick coffee and most of the other shops on the main street had long lines. I only got their drip but can't complain about any of that. I thought it was a great cup of coffee and I didn't have to wait for it. Would definitely come back. It's also one of the closest locations to the water.

Young man Matthew helped me. Super kind and didn't rush at all. Even with all the samples I had…read more.. guilty! Ice cream is also amazing.

4.5 stars! There is…read moresomething for everyone here! My partner and I wanted to get a sweet treat after a movie and this was one of the few places open late. We are both a fan of ice cream so we were excited to find this place. The menu is pretty simple which makes ordering simple too. There are several ways to get your soft serve but we decided to get the soft serve with the upside down taiyaki which was so good! You can choose your soft serve with just one flavor but they offer a mix too. You can also choose what filling the taiyaki has. I chose the strawberry and matcha mix soft serve and then I chose a matcha cream filling. You are also able to add toppings after and I went with a Biscoff topping. The soft serve was not overly sweet and the flavors blended super well. The taiyaki was also nice and crisp and the cream filling was perfect. Overall, one of my favorite desserts I have had in a while. The service was also super fast and super friendly. There were not any seats inside so it makes it hard to eat there but we just enjoyed the ice cream in the car. I am excited to return soon!

This was a fun desert stop after dinner. I had not had these before but it was certainly fun and…read moredelicious. I ordered the upside down and glad I did. After watching others try to eat, rather fast I might add, the ice cream on top was entertaining. The quality of the ice cream, custard filling, and Ah-Boong was good. They make them to order, which makes them fresh and hot! Love the different flavors. I wish they had a place to sit and enjoy the ice cream, but otherwise a fun visit.

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.

This Ben and Jerry's is super close to the water, and you can eat your ice cream along the pier…read more They have all the flavors you've ever wanted to try at the ice cream shop! Instagram - Madeline's_Dines

One of the few store fronts for Ben & Jerry's in the area…read more The big downside is location. Its near the waterfront and there is very little/no parking. If you come for just this be prepared to hunt for parking and deal with some crazy traffic on the weekends. Store itself was clean and smelled amazing. I love that they have flavors you can not find in the store so you can discover something new. Staff was friendly. Even though there was an event at the park near and they where clearly busy the staff was friendly and happy to let us try samples.

Their ice cream was better than anything I've had. The flavor and consistency were perfect. Had the…read moreblueberry cobbler and the peaches and cream from their summer menu which were soo good. They let us sample some of the flavors which is typical in an ice cream shop and the wait was out the door but wasn't too bad.

good ice cream, friendly staff but this place is always super busy with lots of customers and…read morealways a line! we had a chocolate brownie ice cream as it was my kids birthday! the Brownie was great and the ice cream was delicious and with the reduced parking spots, we usually try to get in if we are in the vicinity and have already parked nearby.

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...

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!

A very unique idea and presentation... but the most important part, the taste, needs improvement…read more I do not know exactly what is put in the bullet blender and puréed -maybe some sugary syrups and frozen pieces of fruit- but the result is way too sweet. I don't think any milk or cream is used so it should not be called ice cream. This idea has the potential to be very tasty but right now it is just an Extremely!overpriced bowl of frozen syrup rolls.

This place is very unique. In a good way of course. Imagine thinking of a your favorite flavors…read moreand telling someone and having them make it right on the spot. I have tried everything like fresh Mango, fresh pineapple, fresh banana and throw in some macadamia nuts and having those mixed into the mixture that gets poured onto a frozen plate that gets mixed and flattened and mixed and flattened. When the mixture gets to right consistenancy it gets spread and made into a thin ice cream crepe. Then choosing a syrup to be put into the crepe. Then made into individual rolls and placed into a bowl and then topped with your choice of fresh fruits and/or whipped cream, chocolate and caramel. All made with organic coconut milk. The price is definitely great for the time and effort that is shown at producing a great dessert. You will have to wait for each made to order dessert but it is worth the wait.