The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Seattle
Updated: February 16, 2021
Finding the top Ice cream spots has never been easier. We did the heavy lifting for you by checking out all the best review sites to find the 10 best Ice cream spots. Scroll down to compare ratings, reviews, prices, and hours, making your decision easier than ever.
Find the perfect Ice cream spot
Salt and Straw
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
The Best Ice Cream in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2018
Gelatiamo
The Best Ice Cream Places in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
Ice cream, everywhere! With so many good options in Seattle, we help you pick.
Seattle Times, 2019
D'Ambrosio Gelato
16 Great Places to Get Ice Cream In Seattle
Eater, 2019
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
We Tried All of Seattle's Best Ice Cream, and You Should Too
Thrillist, 2016
The Best Ice Cream Places in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
Shug’s Soda Fountain + Ice Cream
16 Great Places to Get Ice Cream In Seattle
Eater, 2019
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Nutty Squirrel Gelato
16 Great Places to Get Ice Cream In Seattle
Eater, 2019
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
The Seattle Ice Cream Power Rankings
Infatuation, 2018
Fainting Goat Gelato
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
The Best Ice Cream Places in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
Husky Deli
16 Great Places to Get Ice Cream In Seattle
Eater, 2019
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Full Tilt Ice Cream
16 Great Places to Get Ice Cream In Seattle
Eater, 2019
Where to Go for National Ice Cream Day: The 25 Best Places in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Why these restaurants?
Finding the best Ice cream spots in Seattle can take way too long. We analyzed 4854 Seattle restaurants on Yelp and Google, 1095134 Seattle restaurant reviews, and 1116 lists and articles – looking closely at what Infatuation, Thrillist and Seattle Magazine had to say – and applied our Feastfox magic. For example, we considered Infatuation - The Seattle Ice Cream Power Rankings, Thrillist - We Tried All of Seattle's Best Ice Cream, and You Should Too and Seattle Magazine - The Best Ice Cream Places in Seattle as we sourced this ultimate list. As restaurants continue to adapt to COVID-19, you can trust us to show the latest information on which restaurants are open and how with our real-time data recommendation engine. Since Feastfox gets no payment for showing these restaurants, you can trust the restaurants in this list. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.
Pick your dollar sign
See what Ice cream costs, on average, in each neighborhood. Ice cream at University District is on the pricier range, while Phinney Ridge offers the cheapest Ice cream by neighborhood. To know what great Ice cream will cost you, we compared the prices of 1 ice cream across town.
| Neighborhood | Ave. price for 1 ice cream | # Ice cream shops |
|---|---|---|
| University District | $12 | 9 |
| Junction | $9 | 3 |
| Green Lake | $6 | 3 |
| Phinney Ridge | $5 | 4 |
Drink pairing tips for Ice cream
A next-level match for chocolate ice cream
Experts recommend pairing a chocolate ice cream with a glass of Brachetto d'Acqui, a popular red wine.
A great drink pairing for strawberry ice cream
Finding the ideal drink pairing for strawberry ice cream can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some pink wine, particularly a glass of Rosé. This, off-dry, pink wine balances the fruit strawberry ice cream.
Interesting facts about Ice cream
3,010 pounds of strawberry ice-cream
On June 28, 2014, United States’s Ice cream fans celebrated a new world record by the strawberry ice-cream, weighing 3,010 pounds.
Amazing Ice cream in Utica
Did you know that every year in October foodies in Utica, United States celebrate their passion for Ice cream? The Utica Ice Cream Festivalis held annually.
National Ice Cream Day
The love for ice cream is unlimited in United States - that’s why they celebrate National Ice Cream Day every year.
Parking information
Finding parking in Seattle can be tricky, especially if you are going out for food. To make your life easier, we partnered with SpotHero, an innovative digital parking reservation service, so you can easily and effortlessly find parking near your selected Ice cream spot.
