Very cute store located in an alley. This ice cream was the best I had during my brief trip in Seattle. The staff were very kind and allowed me to try multiple flavors and explained how many flavors I could get per scoop option. I ended up getting the London Fog and Capitol Coffee in pico size. It was the perfect amount of ice cream, which was refreshing compared to many stores whose smallest size ends up being comparable to my head. The ice cream itself was creamy and smooth, and the flavors of earl gray and coffee were just the right ratio of bitter to sweet. There was also lots of seating in a quaint area only a few steps down the alley with other little shops. I hope to visit again one day! read more

I'd like to say better things about this place. First was when we got there the girl said I can't offer you samples cause I don't have spoons. I was like huh? She said "I have to wash them" I said I'll wait. (There was no one around) She just looked at us and said what can I get you? I stuck with the basic sweet cream and it was not good at all. I wish I tried it before so I would have not wasted $. This place is hidden in the middle of a plaza so keep looking out. I would say don't go there! Especially if the staff is too lazy to even clean spoons. read more

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I was recommended this place by a friend that would die on the hill that this is the best ice cream spot in Seattle. This is actually really freaking good that I ate here twice during my trip! I tried this place on Thursday, April 23rd and ordered the pico size of the black sesame. Nobody told me that you could actually get another flavor :( Good thing that the black sesame was awesome. No artificial flavoring and it had some salt which made it savory. The girl that was working that day looked like she hated her life... Because of service, I had to remove a star. The vibes were extremely unwelcoming. I went back again the night of April 25th with some friends and the service was way better! Got the pico size of the London Fog & Sweet Cream. So yummy. If you want something different. I suggest the black sesame. I promise you won't find anywhere else that does it like this. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Toasted Black Sesame - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little place in a cute small mall in Capitol Hill. There are certain number of flavours. They tasted like lemon pie. Yum :) But the best was the Blueberry Lavender. I got it in a sundae on top of Lavender bread with brownir crumbs. Ooff soo good. I really recommend them. We wanted yo try their ice-cream for so long. We camewhen they were closed last holiday. So ask first if they are going to be open next t holiday Mondy. Staff was very patient and friendly. We ended eating around the fireplace by the end of the shops. Nice spot next to a pizzeria? read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - My fav - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

a hidden gem of a spot located down an alley. our ice-cream scooper/ cashier was super nice and let us try a lot of samples and made us feel very comfortable. The ice cream was BOMB. I got four flavors in the largest size they had and now am in a coma. I got the Darkside, Cookies & Cream, Cold Brew and Cookies, and the Coffee flavor. All are exquisite, love the Olympia coffee flavor and the darkside was the BEST! Must try! read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Capitol Coffee, Darkside, Cookies and Cream, cookies and cold brew. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tucked into a little alleyway in Capitol Hill, it's a convenient ice cream spot after dinner! I really enjoyed chocolate earl grey and need to go back to try other flavors! The waffle cone was good! The one thing that's unfortunate is there's no seating! And when it's consistently rainy in Seattle, it's hard to enjoy your ice cream while your waffle cone is getting soaked! read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Chocolate Earl Gray Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cozy little shop tucked away in an alley. Staff was super nice and helped us with trying all the flavors. I chose their honey flavor. The honey was super sweet, creamy, and fragrant. It does leave a slight film in your mouth afterwards, but that's such a small inconvenience for something so tasty. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a baker. My cookies can't be beat...except perhaps by the sugar and chocolate chip cookies at Sweet Alchemy. Then let's ramp up the experience up a bit more and try the strawberry ice cream which was fantastic. Lovely people, lovely sweets!! read more

Very tasty ice cream and cute little spot to visit in the row! I will say the servings are a bit small compared to the pricing and it's hard to pick a flavor because there's no sign showing what's available - you can't see the flavors until you're right up front and it slows down ordering/can make you feel rushed read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Philosopher stoned sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Capitol Hill. July 2024. This area is right next to Seattle U, on 11th, so you never know from one day to the next if it will be a nice neighborhood spot or overrun by a horde of drunken young people. The shop is in an alley in Chop House Row so you will never see it from the street. They use an organic ice cream base, and like other artisan producers, they do small batches daily. They have a limited number of creative choices but what they have is good. They are also WSDA certified. I had Aztec Chocolate, with cayenne, cinnamon, and some bits of cookie, plus Cookies and Cold Brew, using Olympia coffee. I like ice cream with texture and enjoyed the chewy and crunchy bites in a firm ice cream base. It's not an everyday kind of indulgence but I'm glad I found them and tried them. read more

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They might not do over the top flavors a la salt & straw but they do all their flavors right. Dark side is so deeply chocolatey, as persian rose is so floral and nutty, and the black sesame omg. I could have a bowl of the stuff every day. The fig honey crumble is also good and even at least favorite i still really liked it read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Dark side and fig honey crumble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really tasty ice cream and in a cute little location! My husband and I came on a Wednesday night after dinner and we had no idea this cute area even existed even though we've walked by many times. Service was friendly! Note - they don't do samples which is fine, they have a nice variety of flavors. We decided on the strawberry and Persian rose flavors and both were so good! We also bought one of their brownies! So yummy! read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These guys do a consistently nice job. But what motivated me to write this review was their summer seasonal Mint Chip flavor. Absolutely dynamite. Best I've ever had by a mile. Like not even close. I understand it was made with fresh mint from the owner's garden. I hope they run it again in 2026. read more

Tucked away in a cute alleyway, I definitely would have missed it had it not been for seeing other people walking out with their ice cream! I got the Persian rose ice cream which I thought was very unique and the rose flavor didn't feel overwhelming like how some floral desserts can be. While the other flavors in the shop were also unique, I for some reason didn't care much for them. While the flavors were good, I felt like the ice cream felt a bit... icier? Than I'd typically want my ice cream to be. Overall, a very cute spot but I don't know if I'd be particularly dying to go back right away. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Ice cream flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We stopped by this place since it was nearby and it was a hot day. This place is definitely smaller than the UW location and didn't have as many flavors. Also they didn't allow samples so you kinda have to just know what flavors they are. The people here are nice though and knew what is in each ice cream. She was able to explain everything clearly. The cookies are also baked onsite so it was fresh which is nice. We got the waffle brittle ice cream as well as the monster cookie. The waffle brittle cookie was still warm and soft you if you want the frubchz definitely wait until it cools down. The flavor was good, definitely on the coconut side. The ice cream was good, I did wish there was more do the waffle chunk though. Overall it's a good place for ice cream and I would come back if I'm in the area Overall, the place is small but serves it's purpose. They still do punch cards here as well. read more

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I've visited other Sweet Alchemy sites in the University District and Ballard. However, this was my first visit to the Capitol Hill/Chophouse Row site which was formerly Kurt Farm Shop (5/7/23). Scored on free street parking by Chophouse Row, I decided to have at scoop of ice cream after visiting nearby Ellliott Bay Book Company. Friendly counter person. Ordered a milli (6oz, $6.50) serving of their Darkside chocolate ice cream. I chose to sit in the courtyard with others soaking in the pleasant spring weather. Pro tips: I still have three clean pint containers in my car trunk. These can be returned to any site for a discount when future pints are purchased. Make sure to start a punch/stamp card. Also, if you're a UW Alumni Association member, show your membership card and receive a discount. I keep forgetting to do the latter two. The greater Seattle area has quite the abundant selection of indie ice cream and gelato shops. Sweet Alchemy is a worthy splurge! read more

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Good interesting flavors, tasty Texture is interesting kind of icy fluffy Honey Fig Crumble Hazelnut Toffee Like that they have smaller sizes - pico is perfect In a very cute square read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Hazelnut Toffee, Fig Honey Crumble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unique, non-standard flavors! At first, I had a difficult time figuring out which flavors to try. I decided to order the Persian Rose Ice Cream (cardamom and rose water ice cream with pistachio bits) and the London Fog Ice Cream (earl gray tea with their own blend of vanilla). I personally enjoyed them, but can see why some may not, since the flavors are different from the usual ones you're used to seeing. Sweet Alchemy Ice Cream has a good amount of creaminess, and I ended up wishing I had ordered the largest size. A few notes: The business is located down an alleyway, so you won't see it from the street. Also, parking during a weekday evening was extremely difficult to find and I ended up getting dropped off. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Persian Rose Ice Cream & London Fog Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Only my 2nd time here but it's been good both times. I was here for the first time in August 2023 when the weather was warm. This ice cream hit the spot on a warm day. My most recent visit was last week (October 2024). The shop is located inside what looks like an alley. Several shops and places to grab a bit. Conveniently located just north of SU. The service has been great both times. Fast, friendly service with a smile. The shop is small and has no seating options inside. There are however a few benches just outside and a spacious patio located away from the street where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. read more

Ordered Darkside! The texture was pretty icy and wasn't consistent. Unfortunately it was same with the flavor, each spoon was different weirdly read more

This is a highly reccomended creamery online. I'm on the hunt to find the best ice cream spots with Salt and Straw being the benchmark. I ordered the vanilla ice cream was unpalletably sweet and icy. Imagine the texture of the freezer burnt ice cream when ice crystals start forming. Perhaps I came on an off-day, but I couldn't finish the cup. Service was good though. read more

Service Stepped in this place during the afternoon on a Thursday. No one was in line and when I walked through the door, the server didn't say anything or greet me. She pretended as if I wasn't there. I said hello and then she said how are you? She then proceeded to say only 1 sample per customer. I said what if I didn't like the flavor. She shrugged and said the same thing. I decided that she didn't want to serve me given her body language and tone of voice and facial expressions. I left and thanked her. She then slammed something so hard that it was audible from the outside after leaving. She said sorry. This was by far the worst customer service I have ever received at an ice cream shop. I would not come here or recommend this place. read more

Had a delicious black sesame and chocolate waffle cone! I love that the waffle cones aren't enormous, just the perfect size, and that you can split a one scoop in to two flavors. Appreciated that the employee let us try some sample before ordering. Cute place! read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Black sesame and the dark chocolate! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best ice cream spot in Cap Hill! They have lots of unique flavors and it's hidden in Chophouse Row, sometimes with live music playing as you enjoy your ice cream. Much better than Molly Moon's or Salt and Straw. They have unique flavors that rotate seasonally, including makgeolli, sakura, London fog... There's no indoor seating though, so watch out on a rainy day! read more

Randomly saw this place walking down the alley full of shops. great find! Friendly service, a plus! We ordered the Pumpkin pie and Black sesame. Pumpkin pie is vegan, yay for vegans and those who are lactose! It was good, let me tell you that though. As for the black sesame, it didn't have enough of that black sesame taste? but more like flavorless ice cream, i don't know. Probably would describe the taste much like vanilla? Everyone should come here and check this ice cream shop out. I know I would to try the other flavors. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Pumpkin Pie (vegan) x Black Sesame - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Creamy and has unique flavors. Doesn't really have traditional only vanilla or chocolate here so this isn't the spot if you're looking for that. We got the dark side and it had a good chocolate ganache flavor. My boyfriend is a sweets kinda guy and approves. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Darkside Ice Cream (IG: @mylifeaskat_) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Flavorful and unique ice cream flavors! My favorite was the banana Nutella! Loved the small cup option. Friendly staff. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just a nope for me personally... I didn't even finish my ice cream. We tried some of their top favorites but I just didn't like them. Rose water and lavender. Too flowery and soapy for me. But if you like floral flavors go for it! Cookie Monster which I got a little sliver was not bad. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Lavender and Persian Rose Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love ice cream and it was in the low 80's the day I was exploring Capitol Hill so of course I had to find a local creamery to try. I came across a few but ended up choosing Sweet Alchemy because their other location had pretty good reviews. There was a decent amount of flavors to choose from but there also wasn't an overwhelming amount which is good for indecisive people like me. I liked that they have a pico scoop which is just enough if you want ice cream but not enough to make you stuffed. They were out of waffle cones even though I got there 45 minutes after opening which was a bummer and also didn't make sense to me so I got a scoop of the Lemon Custard in a cup instead. I could taste the lemon but I personally like a really sharp, tart flavor so I wish there was a lot more of that. The ice cream itself was creamy, but it wasn't smooth and had a grainy texture that left a residue on the spoon. Unfortunately this whole experience fell short for me, especially for the price and portion. The lady working was super friendly though and asked all about my day and how it was going so that was nice. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Lemon Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I feel like such a contrarian giving Sweet Alchemy 2 Stars while everyone else gushes and professes their undying love for them. Sweet Alchemy pints are $12, $1 less when you bring the glass jar back. Obviously, it's not cheap. With such a price tag, one would expect this famous small batch ice creamery to be stellar and ecstasy-inducing. Alas, after a couple of tries, I have yet to find that magical flavor or the texture of the ice cream to hit that mark. My biggest disappointment is texture. I've tried it served from a store, I've tried from a jar at home in varying degrees of meltiness, but I just don't find it to be creamy nor smooth. The texture is gritty. It just doesn't feel right on my tongue. Everyone raves about the London Fog, and I find it to not have much of a taste. It's supposed to be Earl Grey tea with vanilla. I only taste vanilla, none of the Earl Grey. It's a disappointing $12. I would rather spend my money on any of several other ice cream brands. The clerk at the store was very nice though. Thanks for the cheerful service. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - London Fog - take home pint size, $12 - 2 Stars - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Brooo this place is so good I met someone who said it was just "meh" and they were automatically cancelled to me. I knew that I couldn't trust them or their taste buds. True story. I love all the flavors here - this place is a Seattle classic and a must-try at least once. Their London Fog flavor is definitely my favorite though - they don't do samples but you can get as many flavors as you want in your little cups. I luv Sweet Alchemy read more

Had a micro scoop of the Tale of Two Teas. Probably the best ice cream I have ever had and I am not a big ice cream person. The matcha flavor was there, but not overpowering, the ice cream was slightly sweet, but not too much. The texture was very creamy. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Tale of 2 Teas Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

m y r e c c o m m e n d a t i o n s * London Fog * Blueberry Lavender w h a t d i d I t r y ? My go-to flavor is their blueberry lavender, but this time I wanted to try something different so I tried their sakura and London Fog. I've tried their Aztec Chocolate and I think Banana Nutella Crunch. * Sakura: 3/5 I believe this is a seasonal flavor so I had to try it before it disappeared. I don't really remember what was in the ice cream, but I do remember there were sour cherries. I was worried about the sour cherries overpowering the other flavors, but the sour cherries were more subtle. I don't really know what sakura is supposed to taste like, but I found the overall flavor to be very faint. It oddly almost tasted like I was eating frozen water. It also was not very sweet. All in all, not my favorite flavor. * London Fog: 4.5/5 The London Fog had such a strong early gray flavor! The sweetness was also right up my alley. Not sickly sweet, but also not bland like water. The ice cream itself was smooth and creamy. I think this would have been elevated if there were chunks of some type of biscuit. I love ice cream with some texture in it. p r i c e: 5/5 s e r v i c e: 5/5 Now, I love to take pictures of my food before I eat, but sometimes I am self-conscious about getting ~the perfect shot~. Since the shop is small, I asked if I would be able to take a photo and she pointed out that I should take it with the cherry blossom decorations they had up. It made me feel really comfortable and that I wasn't a nuisance. I appreciate the little gesture. She was also very sweet and we struck up a small conversation. a t m o s p h e r e: 4/5 the shop is very small compared to the University District location. It's probably half the size. There is no room to sit, but there are chairs around the area. The decorations were really cute though it is a bit dark in there despite me going in the late morning. p a r k i n g: 3/5 From my experience, it can be really hard to find parking in Cap Hill. I had a little bit of difficulty finding somewhere somewhat close to park. There isn't free parking anywhere from what I saw, but parking was pretty inexpensive for an hour. I think it was roughly $1. r a t i n g b r e a k d o w n 1: never ever again... 2: not very good, but at least something went right 3: average. 4: yummy, but something was lacking 5: everything was perfect! I HAVE TO GO AGAIN read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - sakura (top) & London fog (bottom) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was a little reluctant to try this place because this is where Kurt Farm Shop used to be. That was my favorite ice cream spot in Seattle and I didn't even get to do a farewell visit, so it stung a little to see a different ice cream shop take its place. But life moves on, and ice cream must be had. Unfortunately, no sampling allowed due to COVID-19. The nice thing is they let you split scoops into multiple flavors. We got the milli $6 (6 ounces. 2 scoops), and chose 4 flavors to try half of scoop of each. I listed them in order of my favorite to least: - Capital Coffee: A light coffee flavor. It reminded me of Haagen Daas coffee, which is my favorite. - Cookie Explosion: I normally don't go for chocolate ice creams, but this one wasn't too rich so I liked the subtle flavor. - Lemon Pie (vegan): Not too tart, so it was pretty nice. - Salted Caramel: I did not really like this one as I found it too salty. ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here. read more

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Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Sweet Alchemy is local, decadent ice cream that is very expensive. It competed with Molly Moons and Salt & Straw but costs more, probably due to the sourcing and small-batch process. I'd go back again, but it's hard to say that the price justifies going here over alternatives or even soloing a Ben & Jerry's pint. However, if you take a walk with your significant other down Chophouse Row and take them to Sweet Alchemy, you're going home more than happy. read more

This is probably one of the best ice cream spots in Seattle! Especially if you like your ice cream on the crémier side. I would highly reccomend this over any other option in the captiol hill area. The shop itself is tiny with no seating. Service is fast. But it's right by a courtyard that has plenty of seatings and at night it's lit up by string lights. Perfect spot for a cute little date. read more

A quick ice cream stop. They have a decent variety of flavors but not extensive. It did feel like there was something for everyone though! A bit pricier for the small portion size but definitely yummy. And weather permitting, there's a lot of cute outdoor seating. read more

Yall need to come here! It's very tucked away and hidden so it's a bit of a challenge to find, but the ice cream and unique flavors are incredible. They do have a small selection of vegan options as well, and if you get pints-to-go they offer a dollar discount when you bring the glass jar back. The Horchata flavor is my favorite! read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sweet Alchemy might just be the best ice cream in Seattle. I got a scoop of the Java shortbread and masala chai and both were very light and not overpowering. They were also just perfect in terms of flavor, creaminess, and sweetness. 10/10 recommend! read more

All I can say is WOW! The flavors and consistency of the ice cream were amazing. They allow for any amount of flavors with whatever size you order. I ended up getting London fog and blueberry lavender which were both amazing and paired well with the warm, made in house waffle cone. Texture wise, the ice cream had a great mouth feel and melts extremely well highlighting its creaminess (no watery ice cream here!!) Would highly recommend pairing whatever you get with a waffle cone. read more

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery - London Fog Ice Cream Blueberry Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington