Clever Cow Creamery

The best waffle cone I’ve had in my life (no exaggeration). You could smell them from several blocks away. I can only speak to the coffee + cookies flavor ice cream but it was delicious and they also had seasonal options. Pricy, but it’s homemade ice cream on an island and it didn’t stop us from going back the next day. There were some good candles for sale also!

Very nice ice cream shop on Orcas; flavor full and creamy; I had the sea salt caramel and I have to say one of the best I have tasted; daughters had the London fog which she liked a lot also They give you paper scoops which is cool; only thing is that they charge extra for non cash!! Who carries cash these days!!

We loved all the flavors we had and would recommend this place to any friend visiting the island! We were pleasantly surprised they had sugar free options (the vanilla was delicious) and their chocolate was exceptionally creamy and thick. Great ice cream, great service, great prices, can’t ask for any better!

Cute, quaint ice cream parlor! Busy at the end of the day but the staff absolutely rocked it. Fresh, crisp waffle cones and delicious ice cream

Great ice cream with a nice texture. Good flavor options. Enjoyed the chocolate, just peachy, and Rosario raspberry flavors! They have a lot of creative options besides just ice cream on a cone like affogato and ice cream flights. There’s a great outdoor seating area perfect for a sunny day.

One of the most creamiest and smoothest ice creams I’ve had. Enjoyed it a lot as I went back the next day after our hike. First time got two scoops with the waffle cone and their vanilla was really outstanding. One of the best vanilla ice creams I’ve had in recent times.

Ice cream was absolutely delicious!!! The waffle cone was a bit crispy but tasted great still. Long wait (30-40 min) but worth it.

The ice cream was enjoyable, and during our visit, this was the only establishment on the island serving ice cream, which we appreciated. My four-star rating is primarily due to a policy that feels unnecessarily restrictive: single-scoop orders are limited to one flavor, with no option to split between two. While there doesn’t appear to be a practical reason for this limitation, it seems designed to encourage guests to purchase two scoops instead. Aside from this minor inconvenience, the quality of the ice cream itself was excellent.

Absolutely no bad notes here. The ice cream flavors were so good! I sampled the matcha almond and earl gray and my partner sampled POG and coffee cookies. All were HITS. I ended up ordering a scoop of the matcha almond which definitely had more almond flavor than matcha, but the matcha came through towards the end of the tasting. The person working there was doing their thing! It was just them yet they were calm, cool, collected despite having a line out the door. The vibes were chill with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

Got the cookies and cream and coffee ice cream and it was yummy! Took a minute to get but still good

Hands down the best waffle cone I've had anywhere. It was light, thin and crispy. Not too sweet, perfectly cooked and delicious. The ice cream here is beyond creamy. It's complex and delicious with a "chew" to it that i just can't explain. On my visit I had pistachio and ginger and the flavor profiles of both were simple, humble and yet very flavorful. The nuance of getting that perfect combination of creamy and flavor can't be easy but here they make it seem like child's play. The staff is very friendly. Signs up to let you know a double scoop is actually four scoops (nice for tourists to know ahead of time). And they will let you get all different flavors for each scoop too. And for a double scoop (4 scoops) it's less than $10 if I recall correctly. I couldn't believe it. The small ice cream shop is cute and inviting with great people. Don't miss out when you're in the area!

Service was fast and friendly. 3 smalls didn't break the bank, and sizes were decent. Ice cream flavors were limited but unique. Nothing beats a homemade waffle cone! 6 thumbs up from all that enjoyed it!

Extra points for having a good handful of dairy free options, and even more extra points for using compostable spoons. After dinner we wanted to get something for dessert. We took advantage of one of the sunnier weekends in Orcas Island to get some ice cream. I ordered a half scoop of the POG (Passion Orange Guava) sorbet ($4.25). They have a lot of unique flavors and you're welcome to try out as many of them as you would like. The half scoop is already plenty for me so I'm glad I went with that size. The sorbet felt creamy, even though it didn't have any milk in it. The compostable spoons were also very cute, and it's great that they're very conscious about these things. They have a few window seats to eat your ice cream as well as a couple chairs in the back. Otherwise, there's also some seating outside to enjoy the sun.

Fast and friendly service and delicious ice cream! Highly recommend the chocolate almond crunch!

This place is an absolute delight for an ice cream shop! Located just off the main road in town (and right down from Brown Bear Bakery), it's an easy walk from anywhere nearby. They've got about 20 total flavors counting sorbets and non-dairy options. Plenty of interesting and fun flavors as well as favorites. The 7 scoop flight option is lovely and gives you a chance to sample anything that looks good. The highlights for us however were the affogato (get it with chocolate almond chunk) and the shrub float using syrup from Girls meets dirt - we shared a lemon lavender and it was brilliant! Prices are spending, but for the quality, it was worth it! We'll be back at least 2 more times as we're here 2 more days!

We got the flight of ice cream with the mango and the legendary huckleberry and a bunch of other flavors it was so worth it. The girl that helped us didn't even know this was a thing and had to ask her colleagues. After we got it we realized what the small white Bowles and the cone are for. It's a cute place, very friendly staff and we sat by the window looking out to the street. Highly recommend one of the best ice creams I've had (I think they are better than lum farm ice cream

Don't miss out and be sure to drop by Clever Cow for a great treat! Cindy and her team are wonderful! The ice cream was delicious! You will find great flavor combinations - e.g. Rhasberry Lavender or Griffin Bay Ginger, or tried and true tastes - e.g strawberry or their version of Rocky Road. Can't go wrong here. And Cindy is great to chat with...Enjoy! - Ken and Mimi

Ok. Seriously the best ice cream place you will ever visit.. Cindy- the owner, is such a joy of a human being and you can tell she truly cares and enjoys making people happy. My daughter turned 13 yesterday and we ordered the most amazing and delicious ice cream cake ever ... it was cookies and cream and not only HUGE, it was gorgeous, and topped with Oreos and whipped cream. My daughter said it was 5 stars- hands down best cake she's ever had. Thanks Clever Cow for making her birthday special. Oh and my personal favorite ice cream is the blackberry lavender.. heaven!

I don't eat ice cream often, but this was best ice cream I've ever had. Their seasonal flavors seem hit and miss, so be sure to try them first.

Ice cream was good but daymn. petty customer service. wanted a milkshake, but they ran out of milk, and said they'd charge extra for a milk sub (oat milk etc). Asked if they'd consider charging the same price since they ran out of milk and they said no..

I usually prefer my ice cream very chunky and full of toppings but the flavor of this ice cream even tho it's not full of texture was more than I expected. Creamy, peanut buttery, chocolate, rich. Very good and I'm not even usually an ice cream person.

Went here after lunch nearby. Note the store is one party at a time for COVID which I missed by accident when going in. My bad, but I think the signage could be better and that could save the staff some annoyance. The ice cream is good being pretty creamy and having more natural tasting fruit flavor at least for my strawberry cone. The waffle cones you could tell were freshly made and their aroma was delectable. The cone itself however was very slightly under done. Would definitely stop by again.

They recently switched to their Summer hours so open until 10 pm. The line during the day can get pretty long so both times I have been here, I came after 8pm. First time I got the ginger ice cream. Sooo good! The next evening I came back and got the matcha almond in a waffle cone and it was amazing. All the negative reviews seem to focus on the lady with short hair. Well, my first visit she was working but you know what? I didn't experience any sort of rude attitude nor did our kids get slack for sampling more than one flavor. She was helpful and polite and not in any way the person I was expecting to encounter with said bad attitude. Definitely come here if you want some really good tasting ice cream.

We stopped here for an afternoon pick-me up after walking around the little town. I got cucumber lime sorbet, I liked it waaaaaaay more than I thought I would. House-made waffle cones are delicious. My friend enjoyed her mango sorbet... Service was excellent! I bought the little waffle cones to bring home. All in all, this was a wonderful experience. If you ever find yourself on this island, do not miss this place.

It's a good thing I don't live on Orcas island, or I'd be eating here every day! Caramel Chocolate swirl, toasted coconut, and cookies & cream were our favorites.

Nice staff and great ice cream. The Matcha Almond is one of the best flavors I've ever had. We also enjoyed the peach, and there's a surprisingly large selection for non-dairy folks (4 flavors). Only con is it's pricey but so is everything else on Orcas and in general these days.

Nice ice cream & friendly stuff. We enjoyed the flavors. Would come again if we visited later.

Best ice cream in town. The ice cream is creamy and highly palatable. They make their own waffle cones. I loved the crunch I received from every bite of waffle cone. You can't taste the freshness of both the cone and ice cream. They use local ingredients and have rotating flavors. Don't expect the same flavor next time you're in the area. I had salted caramel and it was exquisite. The sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream was a nice treat during our camping trip.

Great taste and excellent selection (a whole set of chocolate options) but a little over-rated due to price and line. Only place in Eastsound for cones. Waffle cones are $2 extra but handmade. Drive to Moran St Park Cascade Lake and get a limited selection of Lopez Island cones for cheaper including no extra charge waffle cone.

Delicious ice cream! Service was friendly and genuine. They have great flavors. I would definitely come back.

My family and I were at Clever Cow recently, and we wanted to comment on a repeated behavior that I've observed. Our daughter is a young teenager and who has struggled since the start of the pandemic with anxiety about being in stores and in public. When she is anxious, she tends to be quiet. It's fine - it's her way of coping with things, and we respect that. But on 3 occasions over the past year, when she's attempted to order ice cream and the manager, April, couldn't hear her voice over the music, April has been consistently rude to her. Most recently after saying she couldn't hear her order, she referred to our daughter - in front of her and us - in the third person, saying loudly "Can someone translate for her"? That was offensive and disrespectful to her, and to us. We know that the store has been slammed with the busy season, and at the end of a long day the staff and manager are probably tired of the same thing over and over - taking orders, scooping, etc. We know the staff had to weather the pandemic, and we know that hiring has been a challenge for business on the island. Here's the thing: we know it's been hard for you, and we are willing to acknowledge it and understand it and be friendly and compassionate and respectful to you - even when you're stressed (especially when you appear stressed). Despite the fact that your attitude was insulting and rude (again), we were still nice. We still tipped. We still supported your business. The manager, on the other hand, couldn't see past her own frustrations and intimidated/humiliated a teenage girl - a young woman who is part of this community. I would hope that an independent businesswoman would want to be seen as a role model for teenage girls. But instead, to her you're now just "the mean ice cream woman," and that's a real shame. April - you took a nice day and a nice visit and put a black mark on it because you couldn't keep your emotions in check. I sincerely hoped that what has happened with our daughter - on three occasions now - was just a fluke. But the fact that I've seen this behavior three times tells me that it's not (also, I've read all of the 1-star reviews on Yelp and this behavior features in there prominently). We'll certainly keep going to Clever Cow - we will not let one rude person ruin it for us. But before bringing friends or visitors in we're going to warn them, "Well, the ice cream is great, but the owner can be rude." I hope that the manager and the owners reflect on this. This is an easy fix: just be nicer to your customers. They want you to succeed.

We ordered Chocolate truffle in cone Affogato with chocolate truffle and coffee chip latte Didn't like the affogato but that was a hit or miss. It's a creamery, don't know why I tried affogato . Anyways the ice creams were good

Situated in "downtown Eastsound," this little family-run novelty ice cream shop looks unassuming when you are passing by, that is, until you see the kids and adults licking away at their deliciously large melting ice cream cones and you start drooling as well. Our group of 6.5 was obviously no stranger to this place when we saw this scene and just had to stop in. This place offers homemade, unique ice cream flavors (among tidbits of other items like coffee and smoothies). Our group tried a smorgousbord of flavors (Wood's Cove Praline aka Butter Pecan and Raspberry Almond & Bourbon aka exactly what I just wrote). All the flavors were nice and flavorfully delicious. The affogato by far stood out as the star, in my opinion. Their expresso ice cream with that shot of espresso was super yummy. Minus one star: The customer service is horrendous. The lady was in such a hurry to serve everyone (even though no one in line seemed like we were in a hurry and there were maybe 6 of us total in line), if you didn't rattle off your order, she legitImately rolled her eyes and moved onto the next customer; it was like a life and death roll of dice with her. Also- our second affogato (yes, second, because the first was so tasty our group went back for another) had no coffee in it. We passed it around the group several times before warily trudging back to her for the espresso shot. She almost "bantered" back at us, but checked her coffee machine and there were no coffee grinds. *No restrooms *Complimentary water available

Great icecream especially on sunny days. They have a huge waiting line outside and I wish they could hire more staff to help, when they expect a rush. There was only one person working inside.

The ice cream and waffle cone were wonderful! The service needs work. The help barely spoke and when they did it was barely audible. There was no greeting just a stare. My husband understands the service industry and tips well unless service is completely horrible. He tipped well even though the service was not great and the girl behind the counter just flipped the check out screen around and didn't say anything to my husband. She decided to pay more attention to the girl walking in that she knew and may also be an employee there. I know it is hard to get people to work, but if they are employed they should be willing to learn how to provide good customer service. The Ice cream was very good although the scoops are way too small for the price. Unless the guy behind the counter wasn't serving a proper scoop. Either way the price for the size of scoop was not reasonable.

When on Orcas we were looking for something sweet after lunch on our first day so we decided to stop on in for some ice cream. Fast forward a few days and long story short, we came here EVERY DAY of our trip and my only regret is that it wasn't open before we left the island on our last day there. Basically it is amazing ice cream and I'm not just saying that because I'm 6 months pregnant. Ive been on an ice cream kick and have had my share of treats over the past couple of months ranging from store bought ice cream, to a DQ blizzard to our local speciality ice cream shop Molly Moons and I can honestly say this was some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Everything we had was delicious, the Island Joy, Cookies and Cream, the oatmeal cookie one, and chocolate mint but the one that literally blew my mind was the Four Winds Chocolate Peanut Butter with Sea Salt. It was the perfect amount of chocolate to peanut butter to vanilla ice cream ratio. I would come back to Orcas just to be able to have another scoop. Anyway, if I haven't convinced you to go there right NOW then that's okay... more for me!

Very good ice cream but check the charges. I overpaid but didn't realize it until after I left. Not a biggie but just worth a mention.

DELICIOUS!!!! I came here with a large group after a hike and we ordered so many different flavors. I tried the matcha almond (yumm), lavender and some peach ice cream. All were sooooo good!! Every bite was creamy and smooth. You really can't go wrong with any of the flavors. We came back twice during our trip because it was just so yummy!!

We stopped into town to wander the shops a little. And afterwards we got a hankering for some ice cream. We popped into this cute lil shop in the middle of town, and it satisfied our sweet tooth! i got a coffee toffee chunk ice cream in a waffle cone for $6, so a lil pricey, but it was so good! I love coffee ice cream and with toffee chunks in it, it was perfection! My friend got a sorbet and loved it as well. Friendly service!

This is a great little ice cream shop. The ice cream was smooth and creamy and the hot fudge sauce was The Best!! Yum Yum! We appreciated that they provide eco-friendly utensils and other options. Server/owner April was fun and helpful.

They even have dairy free options! The #1 family friendly treat/after hike snack spot while on your visit to orca island. Customer service was 5+ stars, the attendant knew what she was doing and how to make sure everyone was taken care of the most efficient way possible. The line moves quickly, though we got lucky and walked right on in. The dairy free coconut sorbet with their fresh hot fudge. YUM!

Our family was looking forward to trying out Clever Cow all day, and we stopped by after dinner around 6:30pm. The milkshake machine was "done for the day" and they had end of season flavors (4 kinds of chocolate all very similar). I'm 6 months pregnant and ordered a scoop of coffee and it was very small :( disappointing but we'll probably try again next time we are in town. $60 for two adults and three kids with tip.

Its hard to not stop here when the smell of fresh waffle cone wafts in the small plaza that this creamery sits in. I ordered earl grey and a chocolate cherry flavor. Love the playful flavors that they have. Their ice cream is creamy in texture. Im surprised this ice cream shop isnt bigger/a chain--they are really good.

Friendly staff and delicious ice cream to make you smile. My go to ice cream craving spot!

A great place to grab ice cream in town while shopping around. We had the mint chocolate chip and it was maybe the best mint ice cream ever -- not too minty, but just right. They have lots of flavors to choose from!

Okay, so I have to update my review because I finally gave Clever Cow another shot and the ice cream was a lot better than my previous visit. The interior is cute, and the employees are very nice and friendly, as are most people on the island. They are very accommodating and were able to serve two different flavors in a half scoop, since I was so stuffed from dinner. I tasted the Earl Gray as well as the Coconut and ordered both. Yum. They were subtle in flavor and very creamy. The waffle cones smelled tasty but my dessert stomach was pressed for space. I tried a small taste of the Ginger and that flavor was on the stronger side... as much as I love ginger I wouldn't choose that option. My sister really enjoyed the Matcha Almond and ordered that along with the Ginger on several visits. (They have unique flavors as well as traditional options... plus a few sorbets.) There will probably be a line in the summer, but it's a pleasant spot in town to wait. The prices are fair, given the service, atmosphere, and quality. I am looking forward to coming back again in the future to try more flavors!

Ice-cream was good, but not great, I am missing the furor... maybe its about the fact that there are not a lot of options? Service was not friendly, I know they have a long line (we waited 15 min) but treating people like cattle is never cool.

Interesting flavors and generous scoop, how can you go wrong. My favorites were the blueberry and the lavender. Because the scoop was so generous, I thought I would share with our son. But because it was so delicious, I only got a couple of spoons. Next time I'll need to get my own cone.

Cute little store with a lovely patio to enjoy your ice cream in the sun! They have some unique flavors using local ingredients. I love the small succulent plants dotted along the window! I got two refreshing sorbet flavors - mango and watermelon mint. Both were so good! Highly recommend stopping here to satisfy your sweet tooth! Be sure to try their fresh made waffle cones!

Hands down this is the best ice cream on Orcas Island. Here's how you'd know: our group made sure that visiting Clever Cow Creamery was added to our daily itinerary while we were visiting the island. The smell of freshly made waffle cone definitely adds to the ambiance ohe store. Ice cream flavors: unique and oh-so-tasty! My favorites were matcha green tea, coconut, ginger and strawberry. They had a decent selection of sorbet for those who are lactose-intolerant. Bonus: There are a cute shops surrounding the store with good seating outside of the store as well.

Delicious ice cream and great service. We had a local strawberry flavor and vanilla. Recommend stopping by!

This place is an excellent surprise for after dinner treats. We brought three young energy packed kiddos in and the staff was absolutely lovely with them. She helped our little one with the toppings for her ice cream and was extremely patient. The spoons they use are this very interesting paper style but they hold up very well. I had a shake that was very tasty and thick. For three kids and my shake we paid $20 and sat outside to eat. The shop was very clean and wide open. If you're hanging around the town there on Orcas Island put this on your must stop at list! You won't be disappointed

Currently visiting the island for the first time with my family. While waiting in line outside, we observed the friendly atmosphere in the shop through the windows. We noticed that the lady working tonight was friendly with both of the parties ahead of us, she also walked them out to the front door. When we walked in, we were reading the menu and checked out the ice cream in the freezer. While my son was eyeing the chocolate ice cream, my dad was using his GoPro to snap photos of my son, and the lady looked at them about 4x with grim eyes. I told my dad to stop cause she looked upset. My dad asked if it was ok to take photos and she said she just didn't know what that sound was (GoPro beeps when snapping photos). My son is shy around those he's unfamiliar with, and I have been teaching him to speak when asked a question, also when ordering. The lady serving misunderstood his order and when she handed him his cone he didn't put his hand out to accept it. He told me that's not what he ordered. I asked my dad to just take it and pay for it. But English isn't their first language and even when talking to us we get confused. My dad didn't want the mistaken order and the lady quickly took it back and threw it away. Her eyes and quick body movements definitely showed she was frustrated or annoyed. She didn't engage in small chats like the 2 previous parties ahead of us. She also told my son to eat outside because he took his mask off. So sorry about that, we hardly go out and he just did that as instinct to eat his ice cream. I ordered a black coffee for a dollar and the cup was filled about 1/3 up. Not sure if it was meant to be that amount, but ok whatever, don't want to piss her off even more. When we checked out she told me and my dad she needs her 6feet, customers with masks on, and that there is no hospital on the island. She was rude and we felt rushed out. It was just a very uncomfortable and awkward experience in this cute ice cream shop. Not worth a one star. Sorry.

The women with the short hair was so rude. When we took a taste of our ice cream she told us to go outside to eat, no signs saying that that was what you were supposed to do. For 20 dollars you would think that she could be nice. We will not go back and will tell friends and family about our exlerience.

Love April! This is a must stop on the island. New flavors and my love had a shake.

Tasty ice cream and friendly service! We visited Orcas for Memorial Day weekend and there was a line around the building every time we walked by. This place is--deservedly--a very popular tourist spot. Will definitely return on our next trip to the island.

Such a cute little shop! Stopped in here after lunch so I wasn't too hungry. To my surprise, they offer half scoops! This is the PERFECT amount for someone who has had a large meal but still wants a little treat. They even had a cute little topping bar that for 99¢ more, you can sprinkle your own toppings on. The woman who greeted and served us (most likely the owner) was so friendly. If you eat here: GET THE LAVENDER ICE CREAM