Bluebird Ice Cream

One of our favorite date spots. Bluebird is so lucky to have Liay behind the counter. It was over 80 degrees today, and we showed up 20 minutes before close with a line out the door. Despite the rush, Liay slowed down to make everyone feel welcome, offered samples, and even remembered our names from a brief but warm conversation last year. That’s unreasonable hospitality, and Bluebird’s all the better for it.

Went there on a Friday night. We were looking for flying squirrel gelato, but the aroma of freshly baking cones literally wafted out and picked us up by the nose and carried us like blissed out cartoon characters to the not too long line. There was only one guy working, which was a bit of a bummer, but he was very nice, and incredibly cheerful. He was there past closing time to cater to the queue that wasn’t going away! He was doing it all, baking cones, blending shakes, scooping ice cream. The flavors were a bit limited, but the base had great body and the cone was scrumptious. That couple of blocks of greenwood are really hopping and a great people watching scene. Didn’t know if would be that vibrant. Definitely recommend.

Great greenwood gem! Ice cream was tasty and perfect for a sunny day. Giving service a 5/5 because there was one guy working a loooonnng line on a Friday evening and 45 mins before close it kept getting longer. Well deserved tip! Atmosphere, it was super warm inside the building and the awning was dirty and they definitely need a new banner sign. They didn’t have a clear enough sign of what kind of scoops you could get, just a desk menu you see right when it’s your turn to order so you kind of frantically order to not hold up the line even more.

We just got a scoop of Theo Chocolate Chunk and Marionberry ice cream from Bluebird and it was FANTASTIC! The only thing better than the ice cream and waffle cones was the customer service —thank you Liay for making our ice cream date so delightful!! She encouraged us to try some other flavors since it was our first visit here and now we’re buying a pint of “Almond Poppy” to take home. Almond Poppy is where it’s at! Thank you Liay! ❤️

Walked by and got drawn in by the smell of handmade waffle cones being made right at the bar. I tried the salted caramel ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone and my husband got a pint of the Split Personality stout. We both left very happy customers. Will be back!

We arrived just before closing time when a power cut was scheduled. However, it happened as we arrived so we were in the dark. The staff were very helpful and accommodating with setting POS machine and taking the order. Huge props to them. We got herkimer coffee, strawberries and cream, mint chocolate chip and theo dark chocolate. The coffee and chocolate ones were great. However, I was really disappointed with the other two.

A pretty solid ice cream place! There’s tough competition in this city and I think this place holds its own. The employee working was very friendly and service oriented. Parking is a nightmare and I almost couldn’t go here because of it, so I would recommend taking the bus, walking up, or riding a bike.

Sorry to have to report that Bluebird's ice cream is both mediocre and overpriced. The Theo's Chocolate Chunk was pretty good, but nothing special. The weak Salted Caramel could have passed for vanilla. There being no posted prices, we were taken aback by the tab of $14 for a single and a double scoop. If you are looking for ice cream with the intensity of flavor to legitimately be called "gelato," go two blocks north to the Nutty Squirrel: better flavors, better service, better atmosphere, better value.

Excellent customer service and even better ice cream! I tried the chocolate pudding. Simple but quite delicious. The atmosphere was calm and had an old pharmacy vibe to it. Which is by no means a bad thing. I'll definitely revisit to try a different flavor. Of course they offer a variety of seasonal flavors too if that's your thing

Food - Everyone in our party had freezer burned ice cream. Lots of ice chunks with no flavor. The ice cream samples were good which is why we decided to buy ice cream but we were fooled. The actual scoops had so many ice crystals, it made the flavors watered down and way too crispy and cold to enjoy. Even after waiting several minutes for the ice cream to melt a little bit it was still miles below other ice cream shop competitors. They do offer vegan flavors and seasonal flavors Service - Server was friendly and the redeeming quality of this place. Ambiance - Overall a cute little ice cream shop. Great ambiance for a rainy day. Unfortunately will not be going back after this ice cream experience. I hope they fix their freezers and hope others are luckier.

Bluebird was such a cute old-fashioned ice cream place! I tried the Theo Chocolate ice cream which I'd definitely recommend :)

Best ice cream in Seattle. Delicious and unique flavors that don't go too crazy. Very cute spot with nice staff too. It is on the more expensive side though, but worth it for the quality.

Bluebird is one of my favorite small batch ice cream, they offer very unique seasonal like Gingerbread during the holiday season (it's delicious!!) Trey was extremely kind, and offered wonderful customer service on a quiet Sunday. We stopped by for a classic milkshake, helps the ride home with two toddlers. If you're close by, never miss an opportunity to treat yourself to Bluebird as the ice cream and waffle cones are exceptional; I highly recommend!!

Such an awesome place for a treat if you're in Phinney Ridge/Greenwood. We went in today and Lucas was so friendly and helpful. I have celiac disease and he was super thorough- without me asking, he showed me the iPad with each flavor's ingredients to confirm it was gluten free as well as offered to get a new tub and scooping spoon to make sure there wasn't any cross contamination. I've never been to a business that is so committed to accommodating food allergies! And the coffee, Theo's chocolate chunk, and strawberry flavors were sooooo good. Thanks, Bluebird!!!

Wow I'm impressed with this spot! Lots of flavor and huge portion sizes! I would go to say it's better than Molly Moons! I'll be coming back.

Wonderful service, kind workers and the best ice cream i've ever had. Been coming here since i was in high school and it's stayed the same in the sense of high quality ice cream and amazing flavors. The shops are beautiful as well and have wonderful colors and its so lovely to sit down inside or out. Highly recommend!!

Cameron was working when we visited today. My friend has severe nut allergies and he was so accommodating to make sure she was safe and told us how he advocates for safer scooping practices in general with the rest of the staff - we hope his colleagues take note! We felt really well taken care of during our visit and will be back more this summer!

Wanted to try out a new ice cream place for the craving. They has good new collection of ice-cream flavours. I got a half-half scoop of Strawberry cream and Fremont Brewing DarkStar Stout. Both the flavours were really good and creamy. Beer flavour Stout was very unusual flavour, but I really like it. Must Try: Fremont Brewing DarkStar Stout

This place is super cute! The flavors were decent (peanut butter and chocolate) but over $10 for two scoops seems insane and I wouldn't say the ice cream is worth the price. Maybe I just need to try different flavors ‍

Love this ice-cream shoppe!! They moved across the street from their original location and I'm thankful they are on the same block! Yelp has the correct address. Friendly people, a clean and quaint establishment and delicious homemade ice-creams! Don't be shy, ask for samples, they cheerfully comply!! Homemade waffle cones! They're so good! Vegan ice-cream choices, such as Horchata. And they use a vegan scoop - very cool! Thank you! We sat outside. They have two tables and a lot of chairs. You can sit inside or out, to enjoy your ice-cream.

Have had bluebird at a couple farmer's markets and hired them for a private event over the summer. SOOOOO good and the homemade waffle cones are the best. Looking forward to my next event with them. The flavors are incredible and the staff is so warm and friendly. All around wonderful.

VERY LITE, VERY CLEAN I had maple hickory and Herkimer coffee. It was really good, real flavor, not too sweet which is perfect & was lite. I wish they had more fruity flavors but I'm happy with what I got. Definitely recommend!!

Absolutely love the small batch ice cream! The salted caramel is the best with the Theo chocolate coming in a close second. Ice cream is nice stretchy, not too sweet, basically perfect GET THE WAFFLE CONE . I really miss location in Fremont though; it had this cool old-timey feel to it with a long antiquey wood bar and an old cash register. The stout shakes were Amazing . The staff is always super friendly as well. And last night when we went into the Greenlake area location, there was no distinct awesome smell of vanilla which usually hits you in the face, as apparently they were out of waffle cone batter . As always, the staff guy (with the cute Fred Flinstone tshirt) was super nice. He saw that we were disappointed and we said yes, our first time having bluebird we managed to get it with a super fresh still warm cone during the Fremont bike festival. So he said the very next time we came in and he was working he would make us a nice fresh cone to make up for us having to use paper bowls like heathens. See? Super nice! As long as there is Bluebird, which I hope continues and continues, it will always be our ice cream joint! Thank you bluebird for being so cool

Love love love this place! Whenever I crave ice cream, I take a trip to Bluebird Ice cream. The customer service is absolutely fantastic every time I come here and they always have a small selection of incredible flavours. The prices for a scoop range from $4.50-7.00 depending on how many scoops you want to get and whether you want toppings or a waffle cone. I've tried the Theo's Chocolate Chunk, Pumpkin Spice, and Cafe Vita flavours and have yet to be disappointed. If you are ever in the area, I recommend stopping by to get some ice cream.

I travel a lot for work and this is legitimately the best ice cream that I've had in the US. It's incredibly creamy and I can eat a pint and feel fine, which tells me it is made with real ingredients. It's not overly sweet and tastes like traditional creamery ice cream.

Pretty good but not great. The smells emanating from their store and wafting down the block are most arresting. That's what pulled us in against our better judgment (only because we'd just eaten a rather large dinner, and dessert pushed us over the edge). Expect a long line on a nice evening. The poor person toiling alone to serve the neverending line of customers... They obviously were ready to end their shift and had nothing left to give in terms of service. I had the maple hickory ice cream in a waffle cone. The ice cream was tasty, but I should have had it in a bowl because the cone made it just a wee too sweet for me. I tried a taste of the vegan horchata and was glad I didn't get it because it was a little icy and a tad too tangy for my liking. The coconut base really came through. I do appreciate that they have a couple vegan options, though! Love the old timey ice cream shoppe vibes. Don't like the hidden credit card processing fee that showed up on my receipt. Also that I was charged it twice for one transaction. It's only 20 cents, but still... there were no alternative ways to pay.

I had heard good things about Bluebird Ice Cream and was glad to finally visit. This was during Covid and they were doing a good job following protocols. They had a selection of about ten ice creams. I chose the salted caramel in a cup. The ice cream lived up to its reputation. It is nice and creamy and this one was the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Someone I was with had the cocoanut mint chip and did not seem to like it quite as much, but still enjoyed it. I will definitely be back.

Good service and pretty good ice cream. The person working there was great, super helpful and kind. Sadly I found the ice cream to be just alright. I got the salted caramel which had pretty good flavor but the texture was pretty icy which is not what you want in ice cream. They did have good handmade cones. The vanilla bean ice cream is very sweet, which was good for the kid I was with but, not so good for an older pallet. Overall the great service really carried this place, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get ice cream from here.

Quite possibly the best ice-cream I've ever had in my life. Not too sweet, clean, pure. Has an old fashioned taste like you churned it yourself. Loved it so much I got a hand packed pint to go as well when I got done with my cone. I dont know what to say except you've got to try it. Cute vintage soda bar vibe inside and the samples are given on small metal spoons. Excellent house made waffle cones. A couple side walk tables out front. Small and quaint neighborhood ice cream parlor. Don't miss it!

Loved Bluebird at their Capitol Hill location, so we tried this one next! Grabbed a cone with two of their flavors. Ice cream was pretty good and the homemade waffle cones were delicious. My wife was able to get a good vegan flavor as well. Not too many flavor options. Unfortunately service was painfully slow, and they still have no seating. The interior decor is historic soda fountain themed, but you can't really enjoy it.

We're slowly trying to make our way through all the ice cream and gelato spots every time we come for a visit. Blue Bird was next in line. They're located next door to Caffe Vita. We dropped in on a Friday evening (around 9:30pm). There was a constant stream of people coming in and out. The inside is small but cute with 5 seats at the bar and three tables (6 seats). There's a couple tables outside too. There was 14 flavours (10 regular and four rotating flavours) to hem and haw over. The guy working the front was friendly and let us try half a dozen samples. Scoops are $4.00 US ($1.50 US for each additional scoop) and $10.00 US for a pint. There's also sundaes, soda and beer floats. Apparently, they usually have 5 beers and two to three soda options. All are made in-house although the ice cream is made off site. There's a bunch of merchandise and growlers. Their hats are cool but cost $48.00 US. Yes, you read that right. Fancy hipster, one of a kind Ebbets cap wear. - Double scoop ($5.50 US) - we went with a homemade waffle cone ($1.00 US) and settled on the caramel creme egg and hurricane (passionfruit, orange and cherry). The caramel creme egg was delightfully airy and creamy. Caramel and vanilla ice cream base with shavings of chocolate Easter egg bits. Hurricane was a vegan flavour; originally, I enjoyed the taste when we sampled it but a full scoop not so much. The fruit flavour was very subtle and I didn't enjoy the texture. I've had vegan ice cream before and loved it, just not this one. It's a cute but pricey ice cream spot. 3.5 stars.

Pretty good service and cute spot, but the ice cream itself is very plain and they were out of a bunch of the toppings that would make it more interesting. It tastes ok, but you're stuck with one scoop size so it goes to waste if you just want a little bit. If you are into plain flavors, this place is probably your jam but it's definitely not for me.

My fellow yelpers were pretty accurate with their reviews. The flavor is great and they offer a nice variety of flavors - but there could be more options. The scoops are of Medium generosity, similar to that of molly moon, but slightly smaller. 4 stars because the texture was not ideal. It could be improved by being creamier and less Icy. Also expensive.

Friendly staff and good ice cream! Def will be back ... the shop is super quaint right in the heart of Seattle Phinney Ridge Neighborhood ... diggin the vibe

Bluebird is now located right across from its old location--next to Yanni's. Get a scoop of the Theo chocolate chunk and the coffee ice cream in a waffle cone. My partner and I shared, and I wish I got my own cone. So good! The chocolate chunk ice cream could've had more chunks, but nevertheless, I'd still order this again.

Someone has to explain to me, us, how and why this ice cream is considered good. We have been here several times. What I taste is bland uninspired flavors and watered down ice cream. Take your favorite flavor, cut the sweetness 75% and presto, you have Bluebird! The cost doesn't help but honestly that doesn't matter as long as you can back it up, Bluebird cannot.

Bluebird is my FAVORITE ice cream in Seattle! They are the best. Clean, pure, rich flavors. High quality stuff, people. Our favorite is a pint of salted caramel and CB's peanut butter. Sometimes we get half chocolate pudding (like Fudgsicle ice cream!) and half vanilla. Also, the seasonal Chocolate Mandarin is to-die-for. Also, all of the scoopers at Bluebird are awesome people. The Hubs and I have a soft spot for Dan (the Man) for always giving us scoops with a smile and a friendly hello. You rock, man. UPDATE: 11/2018: I'm really SAD to write this review. Something has changed at Bluebird. The ice cream is now more icy and not creamy. We got a pint of Peanut Butter as usual and it didn't taste like it used to. It had the consistency of a slightly thicker sorbet. It wasn't good. Also, I tried two vegan flavors and it gave me the worst gut pain and diarrhea. Ack! The next day I put both pints in the sink to defrost so I could pour it down the drain. Four hours later and the ice cream LOOKED THE SAME. It didn't melt into liquid but instead was thick, gelatinous goo. It stood up in the pint carton. WTF?!? That freaked me out. I think their vegan flavors are made of mostly oil. No wonder my gut went awry. Sorry, Bluebird. We loved you for years but we're not coming back.

Wow! The server was super unsanitary ! She used bare hands to handle cash / credit cards meanwhile was making cones and scooping ppls scoops. I know at some point hands needed to be washed . It's been a while since I worked in restaurant industry but maybe using gloves while handling food should be added to this establishment. Money is so dirty. I except better in professional food environment Establishment tried to get me to remove this review . And I find that to be suspicious versus apologizing for unsanitary habits

Great ice cream in a super cute old school parlor style shop. My favorite ice cream is the snickerdoodle, it's a perfect balance of cinnamon and cream. Their waffle cones are appropriately sized and cost $6.16 with tax.

I actually wanted to try the cookie counter but they were closed so decided to stop here instead. It's a cute little place where you can sit and eat your ice cream or enjoy a drink. They also have a few board games as well The flavors they had seem pretty interesting, and I was able to sample the Marion berry as well as the salted caramel. I ended up getting the caffe Vita flavor because coffee is always my go to. My friend got the coconut mint chip which was super tasty as well. It's also nice that there was more than 1 type of vegan ice cream so anyone who is lactose intolerant have more than one option to choose from. The price was standard but the scoop was definitely larger which is a bonus. Overall, pretty good ice cream joint.

the smell emanating from bluebird is as captivating as birdsong, so i see the reason for the name. it's honestly difficult to pass by without partaking. the service is always with a smile (and probably some witty punny jokes), and their flavors are rich and full. definitely a delight, every time. their old fremont location was one of the first spots i ever ate at in seattle when visiting back in the day, and i'm glad to live so close to their current spot. thanks for keeping me full of good ice cream, y'all!

So happy we found another great local ice cream place. We were in the area for dinner, and were looking for dessert after. We got a split scoop with salted caramel and whiskey hazelnut, another split scoop with whiskey hazelnut and chocolate chunk. I loved the whiskey hazelnut combination, unique and delicious, you can taste the whiskey in it. We loved all the ones we tried and will be back soon to try the other flavors.

Went in for 4 ice creams today and 2 of them were SO soupy right when they were handed to us. We were actually sipping from the cup instead of eating it like hard serve ice cream. The flavors were good, but sad that we were given melted ice cream.

i love their theo chocolate ice cream!!! so delicious! this location is so convenient and perfect to stop by and grab some quality ice cream! my favorite that i've found so far in the area

Good flavor offerings as my family sticks to traditional ice cream flavors. Texture and flavor of ice cream is great! No seating inside, but a few seats outside. Server was masked.

Another cold, rainy day but if I have parking karma within a block or two of Bluebird, it's worth a stop! Especially with growler on hand to refill with tasty hand crafted root beer and select from any of those incredible ice cream flavors. Tonight I opted for cups not cones, each with a scoop of CB's Peanut Butter and Theo's Chocolate Chunk. An indie supporting other local businesses is a major plus. CB's Nuts is located across the Sound in Kingston, while Theo's is in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Cross pollination of high quality businesses results with epic end products. Next time though, the Homie needs to accompany me, as I ended up with an ice cream disaster in my car! My front doorstep also looked like a dairy crime scene with ice cream dribbles all over the place. Much better than the exploding milk tea, but another story altogether. To channel Homer Simpson, mmmmm Bluebird, as I rub my Buddha belly. Rain or shine, simply tasty!

You must get the Caffe Vita ice cream! It's so, so, so good and is by far one of my favorite ice creams. This location is right on the main Greenwood Avenue drag, with neighboring businesses and shops, including one of my favorite coffee spots, Caffe Vita. If you're a fan of the coffee then the ice cream is a must. Once I asked to try a sample I was hooked and haven't been able to get any other flavor. The Caffe Vita ice cream has tons of caffeinated flavor, as if you're chowing down on chocolate-covered espresso beans! And it's rich and creamy, with the visible grounds speckled throughout the ice cream. It's fantastic. I always order just one scoop, which is more than enough as they fill your cup over the top. They also have homemade waffle cones, BEER, growlers, and tons of other flavors that sound appealing (but I just haven't gotten over the CV flavor), and that they can make into a sundae. The space is small and after visiting on a scorching day I realized they don't have AC, but the fans were blowing away. There is a restroom here and patio seating. Street parking is easy to find.

We were a bit lost and kind of just happen to run onto this awesome place! Very nice young man greeted us and I saw the salted caramel but was a bit apprehensive to get it because the last time I had it at Molly Moon I was disappointed. I had two scoops in a freshly made waffle cone and that was so delicious! My boyfriend had the peanut butter and vanilla bean in a waffle cone as well. He said it was awesome! I wish they would open more stores around Bellevue. We talked to the nice man behind the counter ( whom reminded me a bit of Zach Efron ) and he told us how they have 3 stores and they make all their I e cream and brew beer in house. Absolutely delicious!

Stopped by today at 5pm, and turned around immediately along with many other people. The server/cashier was NOT wearing a mask, despite standing next to a giant sign that says "face masks are required". I mean cmon - she's serving people ice cream and she's breathing over everything. She was telling customers that she was not wearing a mask. That's a great way to put other people at risk. Be cautious folks - we need to watch out for each other. Never coming back. We walked two blocks down and found a lovely gelato place where the server actually was wearing a face mask. And the gelato was tastier and not overpriced - so it all worked out in the end.

Must try in the Seattle area! I visited with my family and we were pleased with how they treat their customers and how good the ice cream was. I had the vegan chocolate coconut cookie crunch and it was amazing!!! The waffle cones are warm when handed to you and it gives that comfort touch to some good ice cream! The snickerdoodle is also super good and worth trying but I'm still obsessing over the chocolate coconut cookie crunch! We will definitely be back!

3.5stard First off? I like the am being. It has cool ba. r and draft beer list. A girl working there was very nice and sweet. I tried most of the glover available. Move of them was spoken out. However I got 2 accompanied of the brew flavor and chocolate pudding on a waffle cone. The beer flavor was pretty good had a nice aroma of beer and wasn't too sweet. The chocolate pudding was very rich. After a couple of spoons it was getting overly sweet. I lived their fresh waffle cone.

Even though this spring is one of those classic dumb, cold, windy, wet, cold, wet, windy, cold Seattle springs, we had an ice cream hankering and a special occasion to celebrate...so, we paid a little visit to Bluebird on Phinney Ridge. The sun made a brief cameo and shined through the nice west-facing windows and warmed us up a little, just in time to dive into some frozen treats. Frozen treats on this occasion were a couple of double-scoops in waffle cones, but not until we had deliberated over the dozen-plus options on the menu board. I wavered quite a bit...the Morning Glory chai was calling out to me like a vegan siren...but in the end I went with snickerdoodle and marionberry, while GF got a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of salted caramel. The snickerdoodle-marionberry combo was like eating a giant serving of pie a la mode, and I really loved the cinnamon in the snickerdoodle. Their ice cream seems very sweet...I thought I heard the server telling another customer that they use the same amount of sugar that most ice creameries use, but that you can taste the sugar more because they use lower milk fat...? I dunno, I couldn't really hear over the sound of myself eating. But I can tell you that the little boy sitting a few tables over was getting more than his daily allowance of sugar...he had chocolate ice cream all over his face and by the time his family was ready to leave, he was giggling and bouncing up and down like a super ball. Bluebird has a nice variety of vegan flavors, of which I plan to avail myself at some point. Extra thumbs for partnering with local companies to create flavors--I noticed Remlinger Farms, Theo Chocolate, Chaco Canyon, Morning Glory and Caffe Vita, and I'm probably forgetting one or two. Check out the cool merch...the embroidered bluebird on the beanie hat is especially awesome...its eyeball makes it look like it's totally deranged...or maybe it's just all juned up on sugar too like that little kid was. Hooray!

Yummy and great texture. Smooth and creamy. Got the hedgehog, which is milk chocolate w hazelnut bits. Would recommend to a friend!

Must try the new coffee ice cream! More aromatically coffee and textured than typical takes on creamy coffee ice creams.

AMAZING, AMAZING! Sometimes I come across an ice cream that has amazing flavor, but it is overly sweet, so you get a couple bites in and you get tired of it. This was so perfect! I could not stop. I ordered the Snickerdoodle with chocolate sprinkles. It was a great combo for me, the milky ice cream contrasted with the tiny crunch of the sprinkles. I will definitely be back to try more flavors when I get the chance! The service was great too. She is interesting and friendly. She also topped me with plenty of sprinkles so she kudos to her. Happy eating.

I stopped by Bluebird Ice Cream on a Friday during the Phinney Art Walk in May. When I arrived, there was no line, though there were other customers in the ice cream parlor. I really enjoyed the aesthetic of the place and the overall vibe. They have a nice layout and selection of souvenir-type items. I ordered a chocolate malted milkshake. It was the proper consistency- neither so thick that you would need a spoon the consume it, nor so thin that you might as well went to Starbucks and ordered a Frappuccino. Taste-wise, it tasted how a scratch-made malted milkshake should taste, as opposed to something made from premix. It came with a blue-striped paper straw, which was a nice touch. I may go back to order a cup a vanilla ice cream before heading across the street for a shot of espresso.

Located in the Phinney Ridge area so it tends to attract the locals living there. Ice cream selections was small, under 10 choices, including a vegan option. Options of getting your ice cream in a cup, cone or waffle cone. There were some drink options of beer. Portion size was small for the price. I'll stick with my local favorite Molly Moons.