Top Scoop Shops For Vegan Ice Cream in Seattle
Nothing is more nostalgic in the summertime (or when you wanna pretend its summer) than two scoops of cold, creamy deliciousness on a cone.
And if you prefer it dairy-free, don't worry! I've got the scoop on where to go for mind-blowing vegan ice cream in Seattle; don't think for a second that you'll be compromising on flavor.
From Classic Vanilla to Triple Chocolate Cupcake to S'mores to Lemon Pie, there's a luscious vegan ice cream in Seattle that's perfect for you. Let’s get to the list!
Vegan-Friendly Ice Cream Shops in Seattle
FRANKIE & JO’S
Ballard, Capitol Hill, University Village
Fully vegan and gluten-free
Good things come in threes. And Frankie & Jo's vegan ice cream shops are made up of three equal parts: sensational scoops, sustainability, and style.
We love Frankie & Jo's scoop shops because they prioritize locally-grown, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients. And their three (there's that number, again!) rotating flavors each month are always a fun surprise. They're also completely gluten-free, including their cones!
Speaking of threes: their third location is finally open in University Village, or visit their Ballard and Capitol Hill shops. You can also join their pint club and get seasonal or standard pints delivered to your door each month!
Visit Frankie & Jo's
FULL TILT
University District, Ballard, Columbia City, White Center
Vegan-friendly
Full Tilt is a fun-for-everyone option when you're in need of some vegan ice cream in Seattle. Their rotating flavors are anything but boring, with past favorites like lemon marshmallow, coffee oreo, salted popcorn, and blueberry crumble. And if you’re looking for a solid chocolate ice cream, theirs is tough to compete with.
With three locations including Ballard and White Center, you’re never too far from these scoop shops that also double as an arcade room.
Pair your ice cream with a game of PacMan, or - for the real daredevils - try racing in Tokyo Drift without spilling your cone.
Each scoop shops offers two to four vegan flavors, and they’ll even make milkshakes and vegan ice cream cakes, too! Visit Full Tilt
SWEET ALCHEMY
University District, Capitol Hill, Ballard
Vegan-friendly
Sweet Alchemy is newer to Seattle’s ice cream scene, but we are loving the phenomenal vegan flavor options they are giving us!
Started by UW graduate, Lois Ko, the scoop shops use almost exclusively organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Plus, their vegan flavors are always amazing - like Lemon Pie, Mocha, Nutty For Chocolate, and Vanilla Latte. Sweet, sweet alchemy, indeed.
Don’t miss their vegan ice cream cakes for your special event. Visit Sweet Alchemy
SALT & STRAW
Ballard, Capitol Hill, Totem Lake
Vegan-friendly
Portland-based Salt & Straw began as a modest ice cream cart and has since grown into a West Coast phenomenon. And in 2021, they announced a commitment to go plant-based with 20% of their flavors! Heck yeah.
They're consistently pushing the limits with creative flavor combinations, and it's always a treat to see what new vegan flavor they offer each month.
Their staple vegan flavors include Freckled Mint with Chocolate Chip, as well as Strawberry and Coconut Water Sherbet. Visit them in Ballard, Capitol Hill, or on the East side in Totem Lake for an out-of-the-ordinary, flavorful treat. They also ship nationally. Visit Salt & Straw
MOLLY MOON’S
Wallingford, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, University Village, Madrona, Columbia City, Bellevue, Redmond
Vegan-friendly
Molly Moon's is a Seattle-based ice cream shop that sources nearly 90% of its ingredients locally. Their Vegan Coconut Chunk ice cream made it onto their "always" flavor board due to popular demand, and at least one of their four rotating seasonal flavors is always vegan.
A summer seasonal favorite is Strawberry Coconut - an ode to the classic strawberry ice cream - made with coconut cream and chunks of organic, locally-grown strawberries from Skagit County.
With locations in eight of Seattle area neighborhoods, you're never too far from a delectable vegan cone. Visit Molly Moon's
BEN & JERRY’S SCOOP SHOPS
Greenlake, Gig Harbor, South Center Mall
Vegan-friendly
Did you know that Greenlake is home to an actual Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop? And did you know they serve almost all of their vegan flavors, and sell their pints as well? It’s a beautiful thing.
Any excuse to go out and enjoy a day out at Greenlake is good for us, and it’s better with ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s also has franchise locations at South Center Mall and Gig Harbor if you’re traveling through. Visit Ben & Jerry’s
More Vegan-Friendly Ice Cream Spots in Seattle
Here are a few more restaurants and scoop shops that serve vegan-friendly ice cream, gelato and sorbets! You can never have enough options, right?
Creamy Cone Cafe - Rainier Beach
This Black-owned and family-operated cafe serves up delicious treats including vegan ice cream, Root Beer floats, and espresso drinks! They even carry coconut whipped cream. Visit Creamy Cone Cafe
Milk Drunk - Beacon Hill
If you are comfortable visiting a non-vegan fried sandwich shop, then you will be pleased with their vegan-friendly soft serve ice creams. Choose from the rotating selection of flavors, and add vegan toppings like Oreos, fancy cherries, or potato chips. Cake cones are vegan. Visit Milk Drunk
Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Ridge, Magnolia, plus catering
This gelato spot carries 3 vegan flavors in either gelato or sorbetto at their Phinney Ridge and Magnolia shops. A mainstay is Forest Berries sorbetto, made with strawberries, boysenberries, and black currant. Monthly rotating flavors have included Apricot, Vegan Joy with coconut and chocolate, Watermelon, and Lavender Lemonade. Visit Nutty Squirrel
Cupcake Royale - Capitol Hill, Ballard, Downtown, Madrona, West Seattle
Cupcake Royale usually only has one to two vegan flavors of ice cream (unless they have a sorbet in the mix). They’re made with soy and coconut-based ice cream, and pair perfectly with a Triple Chocolate vegan cupcake. Visit Cupcake Royale
What is your favorite scoop shop for vegan ice cream in Seattle? Vote it up in the comments!
