Enjoy A Dreamy, Creamy Vegan Milkshake At These Spots In Seattle

Written by Lindsey Oosterhof & Darby Bundy

Who says you can’t buy happiness when vegan milkshakes exist?

It is scientifically proven that you can’t cry while drinking a milkshake!… okay, maybe that’s not true - but who could argue that they aren’t pure bliss conveniently packaged in a cup? 

Shout out to the old-school vegans who suffered through a time when going out to get a vegan milkshake was only something to dream about. But now, the future is here.

Bomb vegan milkshakes in Seattle are plentiful, and here are the top spots to get your hands on one. 

Psst… Looking for ice cream on a cone? Head here.

Where To Get A Vegan Milkshake in Seattle

FULL TILT

Columbia City. Photo Credit: Full Tilt

Full Tilt has been a beacon in Seattle since 2008, not only because of the pinball or delicious homemade ice cream or the old school Seattle punk vibes. Owner Justin Cline made sure that his ice cream shops were welcoming to all; he was outspoken in his advocacy for human rights, and he simply made the world a bit sweeter.

After his unexpected passing in 2024, the family shut down the Ballard and White Center shops, because it simply was not feasible without Justin. But friends Lenore Sharp and Ken Anderson have kept the Columbia City location open to honor and continue on his legacy of sweet treats, arcade, and social justice.

While the ice cream has changed, you can still get a delicious vegan milkshake (or scoop!) made with locally sourced Snoqualmie Ice Cream out of Snohomish, WA. Full Tilt usually has 2-3 vegan flavors of ice cream and sorbet to choose from.

We raise a glass (well, a milkshake) to Justin’s mighty heart and continue to support Full Tilt to keep his vision alive . Visit Full Tilt

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NEXT LEVEL BURGER

Ballard, Roosevelt (inside Whole Foods Market). Photo Credit: Next Level Burger

Next Level Burger’s shakes bring all the vegans to the yard, and oh baby, these ones are THICK!

Created with house-made organic vanilla soft serve ice cream, these shakes leave nothing to be missed, and might just be the best vegan milkshakes in Seattle.

First, choose from a soy or coconut base, then select from their delectable flavor options including peanut butter cup, orange cream, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, or coffee. Or mix it up by ordering the cookies and cream shake and add peanut butter to experience a little piece of heaven.

Thick, creamy, and rich with just the right amount of sweetness - these are THE milkshakes your omnivorous friends will be shocked to find out are actually vegan.

Next Level Burger also has rotating seasonal flavors for their shakes, so pop back in to see what’s new. 

Next Level Burger is located in the Roosevelt Whole Foods. Visit Next Level Burger

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Vital Vegan Bistro

Fremont

Vital Vegan Bistro is the fully-vegan cafe that has just about everything: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and, of course, dessert. They’re currently carrying Frankie & Jo’s ice cream, and you have the option to jazz it up and turn it into a milkshake! Not even the F&J shops offer that, so it’s a real treat.

The milkshakes aren’t simply the ice cream blended up with non-dairy milk, no. These are signature creations.

Their Diva Shake uses Frankie & Jo’s Strawberry Milk ice cream that they blend with real strawberries and banana and organic soy milk for a fruity, flavorful shake.

And The Westport shake uses F&J’s dreamy Brown Sugar Vanilla ice cream and blends it with pineapple and banana and organic soy milk.

Visit Vital Vegan Bistro

LUNA PARK CAFE

West Seattle.
Photo Credit: Luna Park Cafe

Luna Park Cafe is your classic greasy spoon diner in West Seattle, embellished with 1950’s style decor, complete with a juke-box.

Elvis would have felt right at home here sitting in a blue vinyl booth complete with a milkshake in a glass with a cherry on top.

The retro vibes create a fun atmosphere, but the real fun comes when your vegan milkshake order is ready. 

Blended up with locally made Full Tilt's coconut-based ice cream, Luna Park Cafe’s vegan shakes have stellar reviews.

Mix and match any of the vegan-friendly flavor offerings including peanut butter, mint, cherry, coconut, banana, strawberry, pineapple, and creamsicle. Visit Luna Park Cafe

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HOT CAKES

Ballard, Capitol Hill.
Photo Credit: Hot Cakes

If you’re in the mood to treat yourself to a more boujee milkshake experience, Hot Cakes is your place.

With strategic lighting that sets the ambiance, this cute local dessert shop is a destination you don’t want to miss. They also have adorable patio seating.

The ice cream used is from Frankie & Jo’s, a popular plant-based ice cream shop that is a sister company to Hot Cakes.

A stand-out feature of Hot Cakes vegan shakes is they are booze-able. Request to add some liquor to your shake to turn it up a little bit if that’s your jam. Visit Hot Cakes

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What’s your favorite vegan milkshake flavor in town? Tell me in the comments below. And don’t miss my guide to Vegan Ice Cream & Soft Serve in Seattle!