Many Bennies

Ice cream shop · Wallingford

Many Bennies

Ice cream shop · Wallingford

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3535 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

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Made-to-order fruit ice cream with fresh local berries  

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Many Bennies exemplifies the cons of New Zealand-style soft serve - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

"The New Zealand-style soft serve craze has hit Fremont with Many Bennies, a takeout window that churns frozen fruit-infused ice cream in a complicated apparatus. But the entire operation overpromises and under-delivers. For starters, the machine fitted with an auger seems chronically broken. Smooth pockets of soft serve are few and far between, overpowered by frozen fruit bits that didn’t properly blend—there’s nothing that can zap you out of a good ice cream daydream like pebbles of rock-hard mango. And because the contraption gets a little clogged at the end of each serving, the bottom of your cup or cone will likely include leftovers from the person in front of you. You want a photo of fuchsia-tinted blackberry swirls topped with candy googly eyes? Go ahead, you silly goose, but know that you’re getting style over substance." - Aimee Rizzo

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K L

Google
The ice cream at Many Beanies is truly unique. The flavors are incredibly refreshing and offer a nice twist on traditional favorites. I went for the sweet cream base and blueberry fruit flavor, which are locally sourced! Topped with cacao nibs, it was the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy. The freshly made waffle cone was an added bonus—any time you can smell a waffle cone being made in-house, you know it’s going to be good. It really added to the experience and is definitely something worth trying.

Daniel Willcockson

Google
We highly recommend this place! The basic concept is they have a base cream (the actual ice cream) to which you add frozen fruit (mango, strawberry, banana, blueberry, blackberry) that is mixed into the base to effectively make a fruity ice cream (with little bits of frozen fruit). They have other things you can add as well (vanilla, graham crackers, chocolate, etc.). The base cream is dense and not too sweet with a velvety texture. They also make their own waffle cones that are super delicious, just the right level of sweetness, and crispy yet light.

Vanessa Villanueva

Google
Tried Many Bennies for the first time today, such a cute little ice cream shop! The menu is short and sweet, which is great for those of us who tend to be a bit indecisive. We ordered the sweet cream with what we thought was blueberry, though we think they may have given us blackberry by accident. We also tried the sweet cream with strawberry and topped both with graham crackers in a waffle cone. I have to say, the flavor was absolutely delicious. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

Aptomic

Google
Unique ice cream spot in Seattle! Their ice cream is fresh and unique, I got the strawberry banana with sweet cream base and it tasted very refreshing. The line may look long but it moved fast, staff team were also really friendly. There’s a lot of street parking nearby so don’t need to worry. Give this place a shot if you like sweet treats! 🍧

Archie Pecson

Google
The ice cream here was absolutely delicious. I ordered a vanilla with Mango mixed in and coconut chip and lemon curd Toppings. Fantastic. The lemon curd was tart, the coconut chips were crispy. Their waffle cone was the best cone I've ever had. It's thinner than most and stays perfectly crisp. The ice cream is soft, smooth, and not too sweet. The customer service is also fantastic. The line was long but they were efficient. They also tried to give people a heads up when they were low on ice cream. It's not easy to walk up to a long line and let people know that you're running low, and do it again when even more people line up. Perhaps, to help the employees, they can find a sign that indicates they're running low so people don't keep filing in line. It is a little pricey on my budget, but I thought the product and service validated the cost. They have lots of outdoor seating but it was also nice to walk around the cute neighborhood while eating some ice cream. Prepare to do laps for a parking spot if you're driving. I'll be back to try the lavender base and get more stamps on my stamp card.

Samuel Rabinowitz

Google
Unfortunately, despite the hype, this place is definitively mid. It’s a cute spot, but the flavor and portion sizes are severely lacking. Zero wait might be ok, but 30+ minutes is ridiculous. Flavor is lacking, both my girlfriend and I agreed. It tasted like a frozen smoothie we could make at home. I got lavender ice cream with blueberry, topped with cacao nibs and lemon curd. She got sweet cream with blackberry, topped with cacao nibs. The toppings were the most flavorful part. Bites without them were boring. Portion sizes were super inconsistent. They only offer one size, but some people got about twice the amount than we got. And it’s about $7 each, which isn’t cheap for how little it was. The googly eyes are cute. It’s a fun spot. (We did go on a perfect-weather Friday near sunset.) And the servers are nice despite how rushed they are to cater to the huge line.

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Google
This place is so good and delicious! The ice cream itself is on the lighter side, so adding syrup or toppings could make it even better. The cone is homemade, and it’s incredibly tasty and rich in flavor. The line was really long, and they offer a wide variety of flavors. The blueberry + lavender combo is super refreshing and bright, while the strawberry + sweet cream is a classic we all know — sweet but not too much, which I loved!

Nicola Kalderash

Google
It's like a pure combination of soft serve and fresh strawberries puree. Good taste. Refreshing, a bit melty and messy. The waffle cone is quite thin and was falling apart on me forcing me to eat it quick. The googly eyes are a cute touch. Price is fair enough. I think it's worth trying and if you're craving a specific fruit ice cream I think it will satisfy your desires. 6/10⭐
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Kelly L.

Yelp
Honestly pleasantly surprised by the ice cream. It was so light yet creamy. The fruit flavor also really shined through with a hint of the lavender at the end since both my friend and I got the lavender base. I got blueberry with lavender base and lemon curd topping. She got lavender banana. Location is not bad by bus and close to gas works. The lines do get long, but there is a nice shaded seating area to wait. I'll definitely be back to fill up my lunch card this summer!
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Justin C.

Yelp
Many Bennies is a walk up ice cream spot in Fremont. They blend fresh fruits into the ice cream on the spot. They are curently in their soft opening but it was the first time for me to have ice cream this way. There are a bunch of toppings available and you can choose up to 2 fruits. They also have rotating bases for their ice cream. There is a big seating area that is covered as well. Free lactaid if you need it! Staff: nice (4/5) Sanitation status: (5/5) Strawberry and Blackberry with Sweet Cream Base (4/5) The Ice cream was really soft and smooth. I would definitely want to try other combinations. They also had a vegan base which a friend of mine got and I actually preferred that base over the sweet cream.
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Jboogie L.

Yelp
First time having New Zealand style Ice Cream. Icy but also refreshing and not too sweet at the same time. I kind of wanted more because of the googly eyes they put on it. Long lines but it moves quite fast. There is a boulder place next door so you can bring kids to burn off that energy. Street parking. $6 for a cup that is one size. $1.50 for waffle cone. You pick a base first Then fruit topping There was an article that I found that there are 2 other places that serve New Zealand type of ice cream. One was in Port Angeles called Welly's and another one in West Seattle called Tip Top.
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Chris J.

Yelp
We all love some googly eyes so I get the hype, and there's not a lot of new zealand style ice cream that blends frozen fruit in with ice cream so I was excited to try this spot. I got a blackberry one and man was it disappointing. Not much flavor at all, not even very creamy. Definitely needed to be balanced better. The googly eyes are edible though which is a plus. If you want good NZ-style ice cream go to Tip Top in West Seattle, they are actually bangarang and in a cute corner store to boot.
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Emily T.

Yelp
Creamy and fruit ice cream which was very refreshing on a warm summer day! We found street parking and got lucky because the line wasn't too long. I will say that service is a little on the slower side because they blend each ice cream to order. I got the sweet cream base with blackberries. It was good but for some reason, I didn't get the ice cream craving satisfied quite like other ice cream spots. But still tasty. I love that they give Lactaid and the lemon curd was nice as well. A little on the pricier side but definitely different than other ice cream spots if you're looking for something more unique! Great outdoor seating area!
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Abigail S.

Yelp
My husband and I both love fruit flavored ice creams so we were very excited to try! It's definitely more of a natural flavor than some artificial fruit flavored ice creams but really good and refreshing. The toppings and waffle cone really made it so I would definitely recommend adding those! There was a pretty long wait but they were nice and working hard to move the line along! They were sadly out of eyes which I think are so fun in other review photos!
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Jessica S.

Yelp
Amazing ice cream. It's made to order with your chosen fruit and flavors. There's lots of fun options to choose from too. Always a like with it being so new but they keep it going pretty quickly! The staff are super nice and help you decide what flavors go better together.
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Archie P.

Yelp
The ice cream here was absolutely delicious. I ordered a vanilla with Mango mixed in and coconut chip and lemon curd Toppings. Fantastic. The lemon curd was tart, the coconut chips were crispy. Their waffle cone was the best cone I've ever had. It's thinner than most and stays perfectly crisp. The ice cream is soft, smooth, and not too sweet. The customer service is also fantastic. The line was long but they were efficient. They also tried to give people a heads up when they were low on ice cream. It's not easy to walk up to a long line and let people know that you're running low, and do it again when even more people line up. Perhaps, to help the employees, they can find a sign that indicates they're running low so people don't keep filing in line. It is a little pricey on my budget, but I thought the product and service validated the cost. They have lots of outdoor seating but it was also nice to walk around the cute neighborhood while eating some ice cream. Prepare to do laps for a parking spot if you're driving. I'll be back to try the lavender base and get more punches on my punch card (:
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Carol L.

Yelp
Many Bennies is a cute new ice cream shop that has a fresh fruit-forward concept that is custom made to order. It's a tiny storefront right next to Seattle bouldering project in Fremont but has a patio for outdoor seating. It's nice in the summer, but I'm not sure how it'll work in the cold winters. I customized a lavender base ice cream with blueberry and blackberry fruit mix ins. They also had strawberry, cherry, banana, and mango. The fruit options change with the seasons. For the bases, you could choose between the original sweet cream, vegan base, or lavender. Finally, I Added cacao nibs as an extra topping (+50¢). It was good, but I thought the fruit flavor could have been even stronger. Plus, there were bits that were not fully mixed. The eyes are a cute concept, but don't really taste good lol. It's a bit expensive at $8 a cup (and extra for a cone) but the fresh fruit concept may be worth this upcharge. Unfortunately when I went, they were out of a lot of fruit options, including mango, which I really wanted to try. Guess I'll just have to go earlier in the day next time before they sell out.
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Tiffany Y.

Yelp
Overall, great freshly made New Zealand ice cream! You can choose a vegan or sweet cream base, then the fruits! They have some seasonal options (like mango). They also give free lactose pills! I enjoy coming here for ice cream! In the beginning, there was always a long line, but now it's a quick line! Parking is free, if you can get it! But if you search long enough, something will open up!
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Michelle H.

Yelp
Happy to see another small business open up, would gladly take my friends and family visiting as the ingredients are clean and simple. You pick a base (sweet cream, vegan vanilla, or seasonal lavender) and your choice of fruits for the ice cream. Tart cherry and blackberry was a good combo, it's more tart than the other combos but perfect for someone that doesn't want an overly sweet dessert. The googly eyes were funny and unique but wouldn't recommend eating it (just hard candy). You can see the whole operation as you move along in line through the large windows. Doesn't look like the machine gets cleaned after each use so you may taste some of the fruits from the previous order, not sure if they separate the vegan base from the other dairy bases. I know it won't kill me but as a germaphobe, the biggest turnoff was seeing the improper use of gloves. I would rather them not use gloves and washed their hands more frequently. I watched an employee operating the ice cream machine change into new gloves, then proceeded to wipe his face with paper towel and later reposition a falling scoop of ice cream with that same set of gloves. Another employee making the waffle cones (gloved) alternated between using her cell phone and folding the waffles.
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Vinh M.

Yelp
I couldn't tell if the long line for this place was because it was right next to The Bouldering Project (while a bunch of people were still inside) or if it's just that popular. After having their ice cream, it's safe to say the latter is probably more true. I got here at around 9pm on a Tuesday night, got to the front to order at around 9:30pm and got my order 5 minutes later. This place is in Wallingford and not too far off from Fremont, so good luck finding any sort of street parking... You get a choice to get the ice cream as a soft-serve or in a cone. Then you can choose what base you want for your ice cream, two kinds of locally grown fruit for your soft serve, and then any toppings you want. You'd have to look really closely at the menu (located near the front) to see that bananas and mangoes are also part of the fruit list. I decided to get a strawberry mango sweet cream base in a waffle cone, and add lemon curd per my server's recommendation. This came to almost $9 for the whole thing, which isn't too bad. There's some outside roofed seating nearby to use as well. The cone is pretty big, the cream is really good and all the flavors hit at the same time for me here! There was a clear, distinct taste of both strawberry and mango, when I thought that the strawberry would overpower the mango. The lemon curd added an extra citrusy spike to my ice cream, which pairs very well with how sweet the soft serve already is. The strawberry banana was a high recommendation from some people when I was standing in line, so that might be something I try next time I'm here!
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Janice J.

Yelp
It's so popular but the wait wasn't too bad. We waited maybe 10 mins and the ice cream was so fresh. I got the blackberry vegan vanilla with chocolate drizzle. Not too sweet and there were small chunks of blackberries. I'm excited to come back whenever I'm in the neighborhood.
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Generous Y.

Yelp
Honest 3.5 rounded up. Pretty overhyped with the social media craze but tasty. New Zealand ice cream has been available in South Seattle, but pretty inconvenient for most of the foodies around Seattle or up north, which is why I think Many Bennies exploded over social media. Worth trying, but probably not returning constantly for the value. We tried each ice cream base (sweet cream, vegan vanilla, and lavender) as well as three different fruits (blackberry, mango, and banana). It's nice to have freedom of choice, so bonus points there. To appreciate the blend of ice cream and fruit, I'd say the base must be sweet cream or vegan vanilla. Lavender as the ice cream base just overwhelms any other flavor. Similarly, banana as the fruit tends to be pretty powerful and drowns out the base. Banana was great, but a very dense and thick flavor of a green banana (you'll understand if you try).
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Albert T.

Yelp
After trying real fruit ice cream for the first time in Port Angeles, we decided to visit Many Bennies the next weekend. This was at 4PM on Saturday, and there was a huge line down the block and around the corner. It took us about 20 minutes to reach and front, and another 3 minutes or so for them to prepare our ice cream. We saw them making the ice cream through the window - it looked like a medium sized scoop of ice cream, then two smaller scoops of fruit; about a 1:1 ratio I'd say. The only have two machines, so they make the lighter fruit treats (banana, mango, strawberry) in one, and the darker ones (blackberry, blueberry, raspberry) in the other. They don't clean the machine between servings, so there will be some contamination; don't be surprised! I think this is normal operating procedure for New Zealand-style real fruit ice cream shops, at least from my experience from the two that I've visited (neither in NZ though). I love how they supply lactase pills for those of us unlucky to be stricken with lactose intolerance! Such a nice gesture. They also make their waffle cones in house! Cup, Sweet Cream Base, Mango ($6) - I thought the Port A ice cream was good, but this one is on another level. It's so smooth and rich, with a fatty and silky mouthfeel that coats the entire mouth with each lick. It's almost like a frozen custard in texture. It's blended until the mango chunks are completely incorporated, giving a good mango flavor without any chunks to break up the lush texture. The mango is typical frozen mango that's on the tangy side rather than a fully ripe sweet mango (although colder foods are less sweet due to the taste buds not being able to sense sweetness as well). This is a stellar ice cream. I'd love to know where they get their ice cream base from if they don't make it themselves. Given the quality of the blend, the base must also be excellent. (5/5) They didn't include the famous googly eyes in our ice cream - I didn't see any customer receive them, so I guess they ran out for the day? I wonder if my experience with the smoothness of the ice cream had to do with the mango? Perhaps going with blueberry, as I did with the place in Port Angeles, would make it icy and chunky? I don't know the answer, but I'm excited to find out the next time I visit Many Bennies!
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Sally L.

Yelp
Really average tasting ice cream. This place is definitely overhyped. Not sure why the lines are so long. You can order up to two flavors. Theres decent amount of seats. Theres street parking. I was able to finally try it after 3 attempts. I ordered the blackberry and strawberry flavor. It mostly tasted like blackberry. It also tasted like banana near the end. My friends also ordered different flavors, but they all tasted like banana. This makes me question the hygiene between each customer. It seems like they don't clean it that thoroughly.
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Vivien L.

Yelp
***My personal experience around 7 on 6/10/2025*** My friends and I visited around 7pm on a Tuesday and there was no wait! Staff was friendly and I ordered the strawberry mango with sweet cream, waffle cone, and graham crackers. It took about 5 minutes to receive my order. The flavor was light but I couldn't taste any mango. It tasted like strawberry banana. The banana taste overwhelmed the strawberry flavor. My friends didn't order banana with their ice creams and also tasted banana! The graham crackers are different sizes, probably for the aesthetic, but I'd prefer if it was just consistent smaller pieces. Many Bennies is still in their soft opening phase so there may be an issue with cleaning their equipment properly. There could be flavor cross contamination. The weather has also been super hot in Seattle recently so things could be spoiling quicker. I got a stomachache, had a bad time in the restroom, and threw up shortly after. I'm not lactose intolerant and I'm sure my body reacted like this from the ice cream. If I didn't have such a horrible reaction and tasted banana across all 3 different orders, I would have given 3/5. However, since this was my experience, I give this a 1. I think there can be better quality control and cleaning from the staff.
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Arielle M.

Yelp
TLDR: $7.50 for the ice cream in a cone + a topping (0.50 cents each). Crispy and thin, house-made waffle cones. Fruit chunks in ice cream. No line so it was very quick ; less than 5 min. There's lots of outdoor seating with coverage so if you're cool w the cold, it's still good to visit on a rainy day. We got the mango with a sweet cream base and added Tajín (came with complimentary chamoy!). Overall flavors were on point. The ice cream was refreshing and not super sweet. Had almost a sorbet-like texture w an added creaminess. The flavor of the waffle cones was perfect ! Sweetness paired with the ice cream made it not too overwhelming for a person who might not like dessert that much. Size of one cone, in my opinion, is great for one OR two people. Great visit for the summer or for someone who wants dessert but doesn't want anything super sweet.
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Ellen K.

Yelp
This is a New Zealand-style soft serve spot tucked into Fremont, just a short walk from Gas Works Park. It's the kind of place that feels like a treat because of where it is. A nice stop if you're already in the area, strolling or picnicking nearby. They've nailed the fun, not taking yourself too seriously aesthetics, including the little eyes. The setup is straightforward: you pick your ice cream base, options include sweet cream (dairy), vegan vanilla (non-dairy), or a rotating seasonal flavor (lavender this time), then choose your fruit mix-ins. They blend the fruit right into the soft serve, so it takes a minute. I tried two combos: - Sweet cream with blackberry + blueberry in a regular cup ($6): Light, mildly sweet, and really refreshing. The berries added a nice tart balance. - Sweet cream with strawberry + mango in a house-made waffle cup ($7): A bit sweeter, still not overly rich. The waffle cup was crisp and held up well. They've recently expanded their hours, now open from 12 to 10 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, and the wait was definitely shorter this time around. There's also a small outdoor seating area if you want to hang out for a bit. All in all, it's a solid treat -- not something I'd go out of my way for.
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ThuyVy N.

Yelp
Went here when they first opened and been trying to go back but the lines have been crazy so took the opportunity to go on a sunny Saturday afternoon with only 3 people infront of me for the line. Service is so friendly and the spot is so cute. We got peach base and strawberry and blackberry mix in and cacao nibs. The first time we went I think we just got strawberry and I think strawberry is too watery of a fruit bc it's just not as flavorful. My friend got the sweet cream base instead of the seasonal peach that I got and I think the peach base made it more flavorful and all 3 of us preferred that. It's so funny to taste and see the little chunks of fruit in it. Overall great spot, so cute, would go back. Only complaint is when we go the ice cream it was leaning pretty bad and we kept having to try to keep it balanced --- on the plus I think we got more ice cream than our friend?? So maybe that made up for it.
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Victoria C.

Yelp
Over all good experience! I think mentally preparing for the 20min long line to order def helps. They are working as fast as they can and well I'm just appreciative to try something new. I went with the huckleberry with lemon curd and it was delicious!
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Jennifer K.

Yelp
Located right next to Seattle Bouldering Project in Fremont, this soft serve shop has an adorable concept and branding that definitely stands out. The make-your-own, small-batch soft serve model using fresh ingredients is a fun and unique approach. That said, the experience felt a bit underwhelming for me. Since the machine produces one serving at a time, the wait can be long, and the texture wasn't consistent. The top of my soft serve tasted more like an icy, blended frozen fruit mix, while the bottom was mostly the soft serve base, unmixed. Some might enjoy the contrast in texture and flavor, but it wasn't my preference. The eyeball toppings are a cute and quirky touch, but overall, I didn't find the soft serve itself particularly memorable. I'd return if friends or family were curious to try it, but probably not on my own. I got the sweet cream base with the mango and strawberry! This was a recommendation by the staff who was super friendly in helping me order.
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Katherine G.

Yelp
The line for this place is always insanely long, so be ready to wait! They really blew up over social media and the nonstop positive reviews had me wanting to try it for so long. I've never had New Zealand style ice cream before, and this was a really pleasant experience. I came on a Thursday evening and while the line didn't look too bad, we still ended up waiting around an hour. I ended up choosing the vegan coconut base with strawberries and blackberries mixed in, and coconut flakes on top. The ice cream itself was really good - it was so fresh and smooth and flavorful at the same time! I also got a waffle cone, which was nice and fresh. While it was really good ice cream, I wouldn't wait an hour again for it. It's definitely worth trying though!
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Celia F.

Yelp
We walked by around 8:30pm and decided to come back later because the line was so long and thought that it might fizzle out. We thought the long line might be related to people leaving the climbing gym, but it was not. We came back around 9:30pm and the line was even longer!! We actually ended up being the last people in line and had to hold this sign so that no one would get in line behind us--a very difficult job, as this place seems to have blown up on social media. Probably needed to break the bad news to about 20 people who arrived after 9:30pm (it was a Wednesday evening). Important to note: they close at 10:00pm, but apparently bring this sign out every night at exactly 9:30pm to ensure they close on time. In terms of the ice cream, personally, I was not super impressed. It wasn't all that flavorful, but maybe this just isn't my thing. I got banana, strawberry, and chocolate drizzle with a sweet cream base. The staff were very friendly, efficient, and accommodating. Props to them for dealing with many entitled people that pushed their way to the front to ask for an exception to the line being closed. Overall a good experience, I just wasn't a huge fan of the ice cream. Ambiance was great on a warm, sunny evening.
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Sabrina P.

Yelp
My husband and I were craving a fruity treat, and we remembered walking by this spot in the winter before it had opened. The concept is unique amongst ice cream places- instead of dozens of flavors, you choose from one of three bases (sweet cream, coconut-milk vanilla, or lavender) and then choose one or two fruits (currently strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, mango, and banana) to be blended with the base to form a custom-flavored ice cream. You can add toppings as well, but we opted to stick to just the ice cream. Incredibly delicious and refreshing on a nice spring day. The place was packed when we arrived, but they are good about keeping things moving- the line to order was short, and then the wait is mostly for the ice cream itself. We ended up taking ours to go as there weren't any seats available, but that was totally fine as we were able to enjoy a nice walk home with our pup, who got a lil sweet cream pup cup!
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Erin M.

Yelp
Cute little hidden gem in Seattle. I ordered the mango and strawberry ice cream which tasted very refreshing! Since they just opened the line was long even on a Tuesday at 8pm, but overall moved pretty fast.
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Timothy H.

Yelp
This ice cream shop has been trending and we wanted to try it out. The ice cream was good, but personally, it did not meet the expectations I was hoping for. I had their mango sweet cream. The base is sweet cream ice cream that's blended with mango. Honestly, not much flavor from my experience, but it may be healthier than the "norm" ice cream. I had lemon curd syrup as a topping and it made a huge difference to it. The eyes were cute additions, but I do not recommend eating it. It's like very hard Tart candy The service was good. Of course, the line is long. It took about 40 mins to order and then 10-15 mins for our order to be ready. The ambiance was decent. There's only outdoor dining, but not too much seating. Overall, a decent experience, but I would not come back.
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Marie B.

Yelp
This post was from an initial visit back on 2/23/25. The radius around Many Bennies is a major challenge for parking and exercise caution as a pedestrian. Due to their popularity and novelty, yes there was a line with only two staff members - one working the register and one prepping all of the made to orders. There's even a container by the register offering Lactaid, lol. There is adjacent limited covered counter seating, most orders are takeout. I got a pair of strawberry cream base with a chocolate drizzle in cups. And yes, they came with the signature candied googly eyes. My fave indie spots in Seattle for quality soft serve are Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill) and Spice Waala (Ballard, Capitol Hill and Columbia City). It's good to add Many Bennies to the list. I can only imagine how crazy busy this place will be during the warmer months, especially as a detour off the Burke Gilman Trail or a visit from Gasworks Park.
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Carolyn D.

Yelp
Many Bennies first caught my eye because of all of the pictures on social media of their ice cream with the eyes. It looks super cute in photos and I was very interested in what New Zealand is. The word has definitely gotten out about this place, and also probably since it has been getting warmer out, more people are checking the place out. My group went just this past Saturday. We got to the line at about 3:55pm and there was already a long line of about 12-15 people in front of us. It took about 30 minutes for us to order and then maybe 10 minutes to get our ice cream afterwards. You get to choose your base, fruit, and add ons. Everything, including the cones, are made to order. They have some seasonal flavors that I was most interested in trying. I got the sweet cream with mango and lavender with blueberry. I was expecting the ice cream to be more of a sorbet, but it was more creamy. The lavender was my favorite base. The lavender flavor was very strong and didn't taste too artificial. When blending the fruits into the ice cream, I felt that it could have been more even as I had some big chunks of fruit and the beginning of the mango one didn't have as much mango until we got further into it. I also think there was some remnants of the mango sweet cream at the bottom of my lavender one because I saw some white at the bottom of the cone and it tasted a bit like the sweet cream... The cone was delicious though, I am glad that I opted for it! We didn't realize that we could pick more than one fruit to mix with the ice cream so I definitely want to come back and try different combinations. I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes for this though, and I can see the wait being long especially during the summer. I wish both of my cones came with the eyes - it would have been so cute to see and to take a photo of, but it's okay it didn't take away from the taste of the ice cream. Maybe next time there will be eyes!
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Neen T.

Yelp
Very cute spot with rotating flavor options. I had a blackberry/banana with sweet cream and it was really refreshing. It wasn't too sweet, in fact, it kinda reminded me of like a very thick smoothie in the shape of ice cream. Which honestly, I wasn't mad at all about that. The candy eyes were such a cute touch. There seemed to be plenty of seating. It was very busy when we went, so get ready for a line, but definitely felt worth it!
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Annie L.

Yelp
Unique ice cream spot! The real fruit flavor was pretty interesting and I've never tried something like this before. The ice cream wasn't too sweet and was more on the subtle side, which I found refreshing. I have to say that I liked the cone so much that I went back just to get another cone by itself lol. Love the aesthetics (especially the googly eyes on the ice creams -- very cute!)
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Karen C.

Yelp
Many Bennies offers New Zealand-style ice cream, which is essentially frozen fruit blended with ice cream. There aren't many places like this in Seattle, so it's definitely unique and worth a try! I tried the Strawberry Blueberry Sweet Cream Blend and the Mango Strawberry Vegan Vanilla Blend, both of which were tasty, though I did wish they were a bit more fruity and tart, and less creamy. The waffle cone was a standout--really fresh since it's made in-house and absolutely delicious. I don't usually opt for the waffle cone, but I'm glad I did. I stopped by around 2pm on a Sunday, and the line was pretty long, which speaks to how popular this place is since it was still in the soft opening phase. One thing to note, though: they don't clean the machine between each blend, so you can taste remnants of the previous order. For example, the person ahead of us had something with banana, and that flavor was very prominent in our mango/strawberry "ice cream." If you're sensitive to certain flavors or to milk, I'd be cautious.
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Sandra S.

Yelp
Have been here a few times now for a delicious and healthier sweet treat that's just as adorable as it is tasty! I love that they use local organic fruit and offer a vegan-friendly base. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Fremont!
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Diana C.

Yelp
Finally got to try the ice cream! Went today and they did have vegan base, which I added strawberries to and they gave me only one googly eye but I'm cool with a cyclops I guess. My partner split a pup cup with our dog and they were both happy as well.
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Peg C.

Yelp
Many Bennies is my new favorite ice cream joint. We liked it so much on Friday night that we came back on Saturday afternoon. The owner is super nice and chill and even though everyone has to wait to have their soft serve freshly made, the vibe feels laid back and positive. On Friday, we came between 5:40-6:00pm, and there weren't too many people in line. I got the vegan vanilla with strawberry mixed in and topped with graham crackers. It was the perfect mix of tart and sweet with crunch. Loved it. My hubs got the dairy cream base with blackberries mixed in with a freshly made waffle cone. He loved his as well. We both thought the googly eyes added to our soft serves were a super cute touch!!! On Saturday around 4:15pm, there was a longer line. I got the same concoction because I loved it so much and couldn't deviate. My hubs tried the vegan vanilla with blueberries in a cone and said he liked it better than the dairy base. I tasted his and it was really good. Everything here tastes so fresh and delicious! My only suggestion is to make vegan cones for those of us who are vegan and/or who can't eat dairy (I can't digest milk protein so the little packs of Lactaid will not help me even though it's a considerate freebie), and to make the cones a little less sweet. Go try Many Bennies. It's awesome. We will definitely be back.
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Fumie W.

Yelp
came on tuesday night at 7pm. line was short and they came out with my order fast. i ordered strawberry cream base with chocolate drizzle on waffle cone which came out to almost $9. i must say when i first tried it i was a bit confused why my strawberry tasted more like banana?? when i did not order that. as i ate it more there was maybe hints of strawberry but the strawberry taste should be stronger.. my group all agreed that everyone's dessert tasted like banana and in fact not strawberry. was disappointed... maybe there was a mix up or cross contamination. but worth noting in case people are allergic. aside from the mix up, the waffle cone was fresh and not stale, highlight of my dessert. overall, this is a fresh and cute summer dessert spot but will not be returning :/
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Pooja S.

Yelp
Decided to try this newly opened ice cream shop on a Saturday. I went at 4 pm, right as they opened. There were ~3 groups in front of me, but the (free) street parking in the area can be tough to find a spot, especially with the climbing gym next door. After about 10 min of waiting I was asked for my order. The options for ice cream base are vanilla (dairy or vegan) or a lavender seasonal option. There are several fruit options for mixing in, plus several topping options for 50 cents extra. A homemade waffle cone with a topping will end up being slightly over $8. You can see them mixing up the soft serve through the window which is fun, and you get a really generous portion, which comes with a set of edible eyes. The soft serve is quite good, you can really taste the fruit, and the lemon curd topping really came through and I enjoyed it. They only have outdoor (covered) bar seating, which was fine because they also have heaters present. Overall a good spot for some ice cream?
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Valerie S.

Yelp
Be prepared to wait in line for over 30 minutes if you are going on a weekend night. The soft serve is blended to order with fresh fruit. The waffle cone is a must!!
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Diana X.

Yelp
Long lines right now for a reason! They are a great execution of the New Zealand real fruit ice cream blend. The only other one I know of nearby is Nico's in Portland. I had the blueberry and vanilla ice cream blend. The portion size was awesome for the price, easily split between two people. I love that they put a little touch on it too of these cute little eyeballs. The ice cream was creamy and the blueberry flavor came through really nicely. The chocolate sauce didn't taste fake and seemed decently high quality, and the cone was perfectly toasted and caramelized. I could see them making it fresh by the counter too. The service was also really nice. I feel like they're trying to promote community and great vibes, and I definitely got that from my visit. The lines are pretty long right now, so get there early!
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Craig S.

Yelp
This new Zealand based ice cream concept blends fresh fruit with an ice cream base for a spectacular summer treat. The ice cream was fresh and delicious. We got the strawberry and mango. They're not as sweet as regular ice cream and therefore more popular with the grownups in the group than the kids!

Toni R.

Yelp
Absolutely amazing ice cream. I was lucky enough to come when there was no line but somehow ended up having to wait 30 minutes for my ice cream. I thought it was good but not sure if come back for that wait time.
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Alex N.

Yelp
The hype is real! One of the best fruit ice cream I've had in Seattle! I appreciate the natural and yummy flavors that they have. Great portion sizes, not too sweet, I was able to try a bit of my own and a friend who had lavender, which was really good. I highly recommend this place and would come back

Stephanie B.

Yelp
Not for me. I didn't like that the only option for a cone was the pay extra for a waffle cone. At least offer a free sugar cone like other ice cream places. When there's a line, it's pretty slow moving and in my opinion, not worth the hype. Staff was very kind and helpful.
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Pam W.

Yelp
What a delightful surprise to discover this new ice cream spot! Their concept of fruit ice cream is interesting: you choose an ice cream base and a fruit, and they blend them together right in front of you. Plus, the waffle cones are freshly made. I tried the lavender base with mango, and it was wonderfully light, refreshing, and not at all cloying. The staff was super friendly, and I loved the beautiful gradient of the ice cream, with a generous amount of mango at the top transitioning into the ice cream base.
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Eliana L.

Yelp
WORTH THE WAIT! Been here a couple times now even with the long lines. The portion of the ice cream is huge and the homemade waffle cones are so so good! The price is reasonable compared to other ice cream shops! You get to choose your base and they have a vegan option. You also get to choose which fruit to add in. I believe it's up to 2. Then add some toppings! The Googly eyes makes it especially fun. I love how they have outdoor seating with a heater too on cold days! They have lactaid for you if you need too
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Jamil R.

Yelp
The ice cream here is really tasty and we really liked being able to see how they make it. It's not substantially different from soft serve, but it's nice knowing that something that taste like normal soft serve, is just as good but far "healthier" The service was probably the best thing about Many Bennies. Not sure what his name is, but the person making ice creams was the most enthusiastic and nice person, he was able to remember names for orders, made them super fast, and it's honestly the reason I'll be back. The ambiance is nice too. We went when it was cold and we thought it would be weird to have ice cream in the winter, but they have a seating area set up with heaters so it's actually super pleasant.
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Sarah J.

Yelp
Overall pretty good fruit based ice cream! Lines were pretty long but since they recently opened and were short staffed it made sense. They had a waiting area with heaters. Staff were super nice. I thought the ice cream would be more fruity but it was more heavy and creamy than I expected it would be. I got the strawberry and banana ice cream with chocolate drizzle and graham cracker toppings.
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Nora J.

Yelp
So yummy! I've never had fresh fruit ice cream like this before but so happy I tried this place. Came on a Friday night before close. It was a bit of a wait but worth it! There was one person working (I believe the owner) and was so sweet and friendly. Unmatched customer service! I loved that the ice cream wasn't too sweet and more tart. The little eyes were so much fun! This place has a range of toppings which makes it fun. This would be a great treat if you're in the area or after you climb.
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Nate H.

Yelp
Seattle has always lacked a soft-serve type of ice cream establishment, so I was excited to see Many Bennies pop up next to SBP in Fremont. The local boulderers haven't stopped rejoicing since, and rightfully so. Many Bennies is a great experience. You can tell that the folks who work here genuinely care about their product and the community - highlighted by the Lactaid that they were handing out complimentary to customers. They were also incredibly friendly, and helped everyone through the ordering process. You first select the type of ice cream you want, then the type of fruit you want blended into it, and finally any toppings. I've only seen this style in Canada, but I think it's a New Zealand thing (sorry if I'm insulting any Australians reading this). I ordered a sweet cream ice cream with blackberries, and a chocolate drizzle. The ice cream itself tastes amazing and they give you a massive amount. It seems like they're also using real fruit, and sometimes you get a huge chunk of it in your ice cream (I mean this in a very positive way). The pup cup was also only $2 and was enormous. This might be the best value in town. My dog was probably the one who needed the Lactaid, though. Many Bennies will be a neighborhood staple for me. Can't wait to try the other flavors!