Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe

This ice cream shop is so cheery and bright inside! It lives up to its name with all the yellow decor. The staff is very friendly and there are so many choices of sundaes, ice creams, sorbets and coffees that it was hard to pick what I wanted—a good problem to have. I had a brownie seven day with pistachio cardamom ice cream, and honeycomb ice cream (the sundae comes with two scoops and the brownie is warmed up). The brownie itself wasn’t my favorite (I like a more cakey brownie texture) but it was still a great dessert and I loved the ice cream. I also ordered a pistachio cream latte that was very good. My partner ordered a latte as well and two scoops of ice cream. It was a tasty weekend treat and we will definitely be back to try more of the flavors. Always Summer is a great little shop for Lake Forest Park.

Awesome ice cream! I’m biased because I love pistachios and cardamom…and they had a pistachio & cardamom ice cream that was really tasty! Their other flavors were also great. The staff were patient and friendly as we happily tried a few samples. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the Seattle area.

Very fun and welcoming Ice cream shop. Loved the business fact that the team smiles and acknowledges you as soon as you walk in great job 👏🏼. Ice creams very yummy and place was clean and cute. Kids tried their Mango and guava ice cream and they loved it. I tried their ice coffee it was good. We also bought their water bottle and tea pot for the kids and they were super cute. overall would go back and also recommend a visit for sure. Please keep up the good work and don’t lower your standards.

Great ice cream in delicious flavors. This independent ice cream shop is a wonderful addition as we don't have a lot of independent scoop shops nearby, and the flavors are different than typical. There are some classics like strawberry, but the unique flavors like rose chocolate swirl and vanilla malt, elevated and well balanced flavors really set this shop apart. They also have beverages like chai and espresso drinks. What's also really neat is they have donuts and other baked goods. The space is clean and welcoming. The service is warm and helpful. I'm really excited to try all of the flavors.

The ice cream was out of this world! We ordered vegan pistachio cardamom and dairy honeycomb ice creams. Both were incredibly delicious. The honeycomb ice cream had real honeycombs, and the vegan ice cream was so rich and creamy. The owner (Vijay) was very welcoming. Will definitely come here again to try many other flavors.

We visited here close to the official opening. Excited to have an real ice cream shop relatively nearby. The atmosphere is cheerful (as it should be in an ice cream shop, right?!), designed well with friendly staff and good ice cream. We are dairy free, and there were limited options on the day of our visit; we found something to enjoy! The ice cream was good, would give 4.5 stars if I could; we keep comparing all DF ice cream to a shop we found on a trip in January -- maybe not fair to compare. I root for this company and will visit to support -- gotta to my part! ;)

One of my new favorite ice cream spots! So cute and I love how unique this place is. They have ice cream sandwiches, donuts, brownies, and gulab jamun. Super friendly service. Not too sweet and again the best thing about this place are flavors you can’t find elsewhere. I highly recommend this place and would come back!

Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe is the perfect escape into a delightful space filled with warmth and a feeling of sunshine. A perfectly designed space for some delicious ice cream. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the space, played some board games and enjoyed some of the most delicious flavors of ice cream. We ordered the chocolate cake ice cream, pistachio dream, toasted coconut and rose fudge swirl. All the flavors tasted like true specialty ice cream! My teen ordered the hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows and he found it delicious! A much needed, go to escape in our town center, which will bring everyone tons of joy! A family owned business, the owner is very welcoming and accommodating. Always Summer is highly recommended and is a little highlight of our city!❤️

I've been here a handful of times now, and each time I remember why I wanna come back. The ice cream is rich and smooth and the staff are just as sweet. The seasonal flavors are always out of this world good! If you're looking for a treat or a pick me up I'd be remiss not to recommend Always Summer!

Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We stopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit.

What drew me in was that they serve affogatos! I got mine with the honeycomb ice cream and it was delightful! It's a cute shop located in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Service was friendly and prompt.

Cute shop, spacious, not busy on a Saturday evening. Pistachio gelato was creamy and flavorful. Even the mini scoop is a good amount of ice cream!

Cute little ice cream shop with unique and tasty flavors! There are seats and games for people to hang out.

I did an icecream tour of Seattle (based off of the list on The Infatuation) and Always Summer was the winner (for me). I loved their unique mix of flavors they offered and the literal icecream struck the right balance of smooth. It felt akin to a high value premiere brand like Jenis in their quality.

We visited and tried their Pistachio Cream and Vanilla ice cream flavors! So, so good! Not too sweet, but nicely decadent! Will definitely come back to try more of their flavors and chai drinks ASAP! The interior was bright and clean, with really cute touches of color! Great place to visit for a sweet treat, especially for the upcoming summer!

Bright and cheery, the vibes are high at Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe! Located in a nondescript strip mall in Lake Forest Park, Always Summer is a cozy little ice cream cafe that features a fun menu of ice cream flavors and coffee drinks. We didn't grab ice cream this time around, but did enjoy their: - Litchi Coconut Latte - Blueberry Cream Latte Shoutout to the cafe as well for not charging for non-dairy milk - woohoo! The guy working at the shop was also very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to share a little bit about the background of the cafe. Just peeking at their shelves, but it looks like they'll eventually come out with their own merchandise? Overall, Always Summer has such a cheery interior, that I bet it'll be super popular once the weather gets better.

Wanted to treat my kids and went to this new ice cream shop, it's adorable! The place is beautiful. My son tried (and loved) the strawberry ice cream and my daughter and I shared the pistachio which was amazing. They also have espresso specials and I tried the cortado bon bon which is made with condensed milk and it was spectacular, really creamy! The service was amazing and the place was immaculately clean. I hope they do great, I'm sure as soon as the farmer's market opens for the season they'll be super busy.

I'm always taken back by the lack of ice cream shops out there, It's an essential part of summer, Enter Always Summer, lovely I cream shop that serves sweet and cool treats. To be fair, the ice cream and gelato selection is darn tasty, and portions are solid; so that's a check.. what makes this place, the hook, is the atmosphere and ambiance. The bright orange and yellow hues, the decor make your mind wonder, as if it is "always summer". It makes everything, the experience so much more enjoyable. Add that, they have some very lovely and customer service oriented staff, means you are getting the full package of joy. This is evident by the line out the door of people just looking to get a darn tasty treat. Their menu has everything from Ice Creams, to coffee, which means it doesn't have to be summer to enjoy something here. Do I recommend? Yes, it's a fantastic little shop. Worth your time, money, and tastebuds.

I am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. The girl behind the counter let me try most of the flavors and by far honeycomb was my favorite, but I was also super impressed with the cardamom pistachio. Not normally I'm not a pistachio person but it's cardamom heavy and again incredibly unique never again before have I had a cardamom flavored ice cream. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere!

One of my new favorite ice cream spots! So cute and I love how unique this place is. They have ice cream sandwiches, donuts, brownies, and gulab jamun. Super friendly service. Not too sweet and again the best thing about this place are flavors you can't find elsewhere. I highly recommend this place and would come back!

Awesome ice cream shop in the Lake Forest Park Town Center! Shout out to the staff who are very friendly and generously offer samples of everything. I had the guava sorbet which was refreshing on a hot summer day, and everyone else in my group enjoyed their ice cream selections. Only bummer is they were out of the cardamom pistachio that everyone is raving about, so we'll definitely need to go back to try more of the flavors!

Very flavorful ice cream but quite expensive at $6 a scoop Interior design. Is bright and cheerful.

New find in lake Forest Park! This ice cream shop just opened in March 2025. The decor is colorful and caters to kids with furniture sized fot little humans. They have the regular flavors but also a variety of really interesting ones with an Indian twist - like the gulab jamun sundae. They also have masala chai - a personal favorite. My kids had the cotton candy and chocolate ice cream and loved it. We will be back to try the others!

Highly recommend! The owner is super nice. The ice cream is so good. The cardamom pistachio is to die for. Very cute and bright. I am coming back!

Great ice cream! Love coming by here when we're in the area. Highly recommend! Their gulab jamun sundae is so good. Unique flavors as well

Excellent ice cream parlor. Homemade flavors that burst in your mouth. I tried the pistachio cardamom and chocolate and honey saffron. In a city with lots of ice cream options, this gem up north really stands out.

Everything about this ice cream shop was wonderful. The employees were so delightful and friendly; they made my experience amazing even before getting my ice cream. I tried a few flavors and the cardamom pistachio was my favorite, but ended up ordering the special: Dubai sundae and the citrus mocha latte. Both were delicious! The Sunday was ~$12.50 and the specialty latte (16oz) was ~$7 (based on memory and no extra charge for oat milk. The seating area was nicely designed and cozy to enjoy the sweet treat in.

Delicious ice cream, great & friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere! A lovely place to meet with friends, or hang out and read a book. I'll definitely be back to try new flavors and their drinks!

Bright ice cream shop with great selection of flavors. I recommend the rose fudge ice cream if you want a light floral flavor with some chocolate.

Cardamom latte and lichi coconut latte. They do a really great job balancing out the flavors so it isn't too sweet and melts really well into the latte. All the small merchandise they sell are so thoughtful and high quality. I'm eyeing their teapot because they are so cute!

We were on our way to Chocolate Man when we noticed this shop and had to stop by. The inside is very cheery and the owner was friendly. They have a lot of fun ice cream flavors. The cardamom pistachio was probably the best pistachio ice cream I've had. I really liked that they offered mini cones.

So nice to have a local ice cream shop. Scoops were a good size, larger than expected. I tried the cacao citrus flavor and it was great! I wish there was more outdoor seating, such as a couple of cafe tables. There is some seating inside. Service was friendly and helpful.

Creative flavors. You can tell the owner cares deeply about the all details of the customer experience. Service is friendly. Ambiance is relaxed, fun, family friendly. I got the ice cream this time. coming back for the lattes, sundaes, and new seasonal goodies.

The aesthetic was amazing. I got service very fast. The food was so good. I am definitely going back. 100% recommend this business. It's way more then an ice cream shop they have coffee and notebooks the thing that shocked me most was the chapstick

Went here twice and both time got the pistachio flavor. Very delicious! Also, more delicious than the ice cream is the CHAI!! I was told that the owner of the store is of South Asian origin so I had to try the chai and it didn't disappoint. It was freshly brewed, not from pre-mix. Staffs are friendly and the shop's interior is so cheerful. Definitely worth visiting, so glad there's a quality ice cream parlor in the area.

Outstanding shop and service! The flavors are unique and delicious! I had the citrus cacao and the honeycomb. The soft subtle flavors of the honeycomb were beautiful and the citrus cacao....OMG...like eating orange chocolate, but creamier and more flavorful! The ambience is clean, welcoming, and a bit quirky. There were these beautiful glass teapots that I regret not purchasing. I would've like a couple of chairs or a bench outside as it was an amazing sunny day and I wanted to sit outside with my son, but this is a small thing and in no way should detract from what was otherwise a fantastic experience. The owner of the shop, Vijay, is super nice, easy to talk to, and is genuinely interested in having a conversation with you, as opposed to quick words and finishing your purchase. He even gave me a recommendation on a great Indian restaurant. All in all, one of the best ice cream shops that I've been to. Highly recommended!!!

I'm a bit of an ice cream snob, this place did not disappoint. I tried a few different samples and settled on a vegan Pistachio Cardamom in a waffle cone. They had a full dairy pistachio ice cream too, but the cardamom flavor was so unique on the vegan option. My wife got an affogato with some very tasty espresso and a chocolate and orange ice cream. Both were really good. The person working the shop was very friendly as well! I normally make the trip to Salt and Straw in Kirkland, but Always Summer is has great ice cream, right in Lake Forest Park. I will definitely be back!

Delicious ice cream with great vegan options. Some of the best ice cream I have had. Service friendly and quick. Highly recommend.

Nice unique treats in addition to the ice cream. I ordered a single scoop. It was the smallest scoop I was ever given at any icecream shop. I almost laughed as my daughter finished it in less than a minute. $10 after tax and tip.

Super creamy ice cream. Really friendly staff. Super quaint interior. I wish the ice cream had more mix ins and a little more flavor variety

Tried this brand new ice cream shop when it was just 3 weeks new. I had the pistachio cardamom which was delicious. My husband got a citrus cacao affogato and said it was perfectly paired. The server was very knowledgeable and patient as we asked many questions and tried a few flavors. We even ran into the owner and chatted for a few moments. The space was cute with yellow walls and space to sit and eat or play some games. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!

Really high quality ice cream. The ice cream is completely smooth; no trace of iciness at all. Not too sweet. I do wish the flavors were a TINY bit stronger. But if I had the err on the side of too strong or as-is, I'd keep them as-is. Sophisticated flavors but not crazy and weird like how Salt and Straw can sometimes get. Super happy to have them here. Highly recommend!

Love this icecream shop! We tried the cardamom and honey ones and they were both crowd favorites. So glad to have this shop in the neighborhood!!

Amazing all around! Wonderful space, friendly staff offering ice cream flavors and textures that are like nothing else. Truly a unique shop that elevates the retail of our little LFP community.

1. Service EXCELLENT! 2. Decor adorable and fun. 3. Ice Cream - delicious. 4. Bonus points for having gf and df options - absolutely. 5. Chai tea - best I've ever had. Got masala - looking forward to trying the other two chai blends. 6. Love the eco focused packaging and water cups. 7. The over all 'vibe' is on track - other customers cheery and laughing adding to upbeat experience. 8. Already a community building place with the community bulletin board (with flyers that aren't everywhere) and games 9. They have pup cups so puppy can get a treat too! 10. Love everything about it! All this to say 10/10 - you 100 percent should go. So glad this is in the Town Center - will be a new favorite for locals and those just dropping by. Would make an excellent stop if you are on the Burke Gilman and looking for a destination or stop for a pick me up treat.

Got a tasty ice cream panini. Ths people running the shop are really nice and the decor was really cute!

Delicious and cheerful and vegan options to boot! This little ice cream shop is definitely worth a visit.

PHENOMENAL ice cream - the honey saffron will haunt my dreams! And the loveliest humans work here. Cannot wait to come back here over and over again.

Brand new super cute place. The staff was very friendly. The flavors are so yummy and pretty unique. They also have other cool ice cream desserts and drinks that make this place really stand out. My favorite was the honeycomb but all of them were very good. Check it out

$7.50 for a coffee. Nope. I give them 4 months. Service was fine, staff were embarrassed by their high prices. Went to Starbucks and saved money.

Just tried for the first time today and loved the flavors! The Chocolate Caked and Honeycomb are delish!

This is a bright & happy little place with top notch ice cream locally sourced. The owners live nearby as well & did a great job designing the shop with a sunny yellow motif. I love the music I hear too! The toasted coconut ice cream made from coconut milk is so good and tastes exactly like Thai coconut ice cream. I also had the coffee ice cream and that was tasty as well. The menu is creative and unique too & I haven't tried the chai yet but will soon. Highly recommend this shop!

No up charge for non dairy milks. Ice creams were delicious and staff was friendly and helpful.

Wonderful local ma and pa ice cream shop! Great flavors, like the rose chocolate swirl milkshake I got.

Both the vibe and the flavors are perfection here! We got the vanilla malt, pistachio cardamom cream (my favorite) and the pistachio! Service was so friendly, it's the PERFECT neighborhood spot! Can't wait until more people know about it, there isn't any place like it around here! It's the best vibe in Lake Forest Park!