Salt & Straw

Thus was our favorite ice cream haunt until they discontinued their amazing Peanut Butter Brittle vegan ice cream. Absolutely outstanding & usually better than all their other ice cream flavors and it was vegan!!! If they bring it back I'll give them five stars but I'm giving them four since they dropped it from their menu and I'm super disappointed. And now I can't post a picture of it because I never got around to taking one to do a review before. I would give him three stars because of it but they do have other really amazing flavors but nothing compares to that one and Kudos for their new strawberry waffle cone!

Went with a large group after a dinner nearby. Line was big, as usual, but they got us through quickly. Free samples were amazing. The only regret I had was not getting more ice cream. It is great for people who like something different, like savory ice cream.

I love Ice cream places that do really unique flavors and this is one of them. I had a scoop of olive oil ice cream and a scoop of pear and blue cheese ice cream. They sound absolutely bizarre but they were spectacular. My favorite was the olive oil. The waffle cones are made fresh right there. My friend had a pretty straightforward chocolate gooey brownie, and that was also delicious. Don't leave Oregon without trying this exceptionally special place. And to boot, customer service was awesome, totally friendly.

I had the honey lavender ice cream, which tasted great. The customer service was friendly and quick. The establishment is clean and inviting. The prices were reasonable. I highly recommend this ice cream parlor if you're looking for fun flavors and good quality ice cream.

I was nearly done with my waffle cone and there was a hair sticking up inside. I ended up getting a refund but I wouldn't recommend this shop. The worker apologized for the experience but she made a comment saying, "it happens" seemingly brushing it off as if it is normal.

Convenient corner location. Easy parking, alot of unique flavors. Lots of seating inside and outside. 🍧🍨🍦😋😋😋

Great place for a variety of vegan ice cream options! Went here for the first time summer of 2023 and it exceeded my expectations! Staff were all friendly, patient and generally “nice.” Samples or sample tastes were given out here and thought it was rather fancy that they were given in a little spoon and when disposing it went on like a “mail slot” for spoons. The only place I’ve been in awhile that didn’t guilt their customers for sampling and finding out which flavor ice cream to get. We have been here a few times now buying ice cream in cones and in quart and pint size containers.

Lovely, local ice-cream shop! I've never seen the line shorter than half a mile but it's worth it for the ice cream, & with the distraction of choosing what flavors you'd like to try it does move pretty fast. Great flavors, awesome service, and an excited atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!

Love, love, love this location! I come 1-2 times a week and the staff always goes above and beyond to be helpful and kind. Even if the line is long, they make sure it goes quickly without making you feel rushed while you choose your flavors. For sure my favorite Salt and Straw location!

Being from the east coast, I hadn't heard of this place until my visit. The goat cheese strawberry icecream with savory sauce really intrigued me. I definitely wasn't brave enough to order such an adventurous flavor, but I wanted the sentiment. This icecream joint is an absolute must visit. Coming from the Midwest, Jenis has my heart, but if I'm feeling a little wild, Salt n straw is the way to go.

We love coming to salt and straw! They always shock us with the different type of flavors they have, you never know what's in store. I love that you get to taste test some and then you can mix and match if you like multiple flavors. There's so many good choices in the staff is really nice and accommodating. There are no tables to sit inside, so just beware!

Absolutely LOVE the fun flavors and the fact that it is local ingredients. I've ordered pick up and delivery several times for their pint size ice cream to take home. I've also gone in to get two scoops to try their seasonal flavors.

You really can't go wrong with any Salt & Straw location but I swear the Lake O store is special. The ice cream is always perfectly rich and creamy and the staff encourages you to try every flavor. We loved all of the seasonal flavors! There wasn't a taste we didn't enjoy. Our group decided to get "split scoops" so we could try two of our favorites and we all wished we had ordered more. It was that good! Sure, you're going to pay more for this ice cream but I swear it's worth it. Where else can you get high quality ice cream with wildly original flavor profiles? It's worth the extra buck.

The flavors that salt and straw offers are amazing. My favorite is coffee and love nuts. The staff is great and the manager Bailey is very friendly. Don't be intimidated by the lines as they go by really quickly. Highly recommend if you are down in Lakeo!

It'd be tough to imagine a better ice cream shop. This place had a line 20 people at the door so we knew it would be worth trying. We were able to get in pretty quickly, and were instantly met with you recognizable aroma of hot, fresh waffle cones. The ambience makes it feel a little bit more upscale, but the staff is so friendly and makes it a fun and casual place to get some delicious ice cream. They let me sample almost every flavor and seemed excited that I wanted to keep trying. They serve a wide variety of classic and more non-traditional flavors. I ended up getting a scoop of olive oil and a scoop of their special cookie dough, but would have been delighted with all of the options. They were all lusciously creamy, and the flavors were excellent!

I dream about this ice cream as if I ate it yesterday. It's so smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of cookie bites in it. It's not too sweet which is what I was afraid of when I first tried it. I literally ate it every single day of my trip, I wish there was a location closer to me, but at the same time I don't as I would gain a lot of weight. The waffle bowl is divine, if you get there at the right time, you can actually see them making them. I love tasting the vanilla in it, it's super crispy and you can tell it's very fresh. If you are nearby a salt and straw location definitely give it a try. I'm glad we did!

Salt and straw is a oregon based camp any that has since expanded to several states. They have stable flavors and monthly rotating flavors. On this particular visit they line was out the door, despite this the workers moved quickly to get us our ice cream! I appreciate their vegan flavors as dairy is sensitive on my stomach. They have extremely limited seating, almost non-existent. They also have almost no toppings. I'm sad they got rid of the hot fudge, it was delicious.

So worth the visit! The service was so amazing and the ice cream out of this world!! Some inside and outside seating.

It still good not so sweet ice cream! The coffee and love nuts was very enjoyable and hit the spot on a Monday evening. The staff has always been very friendly and pleasant to me. Thankfully they are patience while we make up our mind on what we want. The Lake Oswego location could us way more seating!

I've wanted to try salt and straw ever since I saw them featured on The Chew years ago. Omg it was sooo good! I appreciate unique flavor combinations and the strawberry balsamic peppercorn was one of the best ice creams I've ever had. The salted caramel ribbon was also a standout. other fun options to sample, which we did not purchase, were blue cheese pear and lavender. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Portland area!!

Good ice cream, just a little bit expensive. I had the olive oil ice cream as well as the pear and blue cheese, and both were good, but the pear and blue cheese was actually phenomenal. I was not expecting that. This is a nice little location in the center of Lake Oswego, and it's very easy to walk there if you park on the street. Overall a good time, just a bit pricy is all.

This is a great spot to grab a cool treat during the summer. It is your typical tasty salt and straw. They have all of their normal flavors and it's a wide open space inside which never feels cramped no matter how many people are in line. And there normally is a line on Friday and Saturday nights. That line will wrap around the building. Do not expect to get in and out quickly unless you order ahead. That is the secret. Order online, and then enter the store through the other entrance and simply wait for them to bring you your order. That is much faster than waiting in line. I do wish they would offer more seating outside. There is so much space on the inside which is not utilized that it seems they could install some kind of rolling like garage door on the front of the store to open up on nice days and really expand the seating.

All the staff is super friendly. This location is popular and crowded but tables open up fast. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Not enough for the crowd but most people take cones or cups to go. I typically order a pint for the house. As Frasier would say, "nirvana ain't cheap". LOL Now that's funny! The ice cream is not only delicious, but also has crazy flavors. I"m a vanilla man, so I purchased the Double Fold Vanilla. If you want to try some exotic flavors this is the spot. Great place for a change of the ordinary!

Back for more ice cream!!! While I love to order an ice cream cone or cup, we more recently have been picking up pints, typically two, to go and take home. That was true for last night as well. The staff, as they always are, was friendly and welcoming. In fact, the woman who assisted us allowed me to try three different flavors before landing on a pint of one of my favorites; gooey chocolate. This location is great because later in the evening it is relatively easy to find parking, the line wasn't too long, the store is clean and the crew working are friendly. Will I be back? Um, yes, absolutely. I am an ice cream fan and a big fan of Salt & Straw. YUM!!!

Always a go to spot when visiting! The classics are excellent but always fun to try the seasonal flavors as well. Honey Lavendar and Marionberry Coconut Sherbet are our absolute favorites. Tried a few samples of the seasonal ones and the Gingerbread Cookie Dough was excellent Came back a few days later to an updated menu! Really enjoy all the classic flavors I've tried and being able to sample the limited edition ones without having to commit to a scoop.

When we are in Portland we have to get ice cream at Salt & Straw. Our first time at this location, they had a long queue out the door and around the corner. It was moving quickly, and we had to wait about 10 mins only to get ice cream. The new Harvest flavors were available and I got the Plum and Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread and loved it.

The first visit was great, line moved quick and loved the seasonal flavors, the next month I visited the beer inspired flavors were a miss for me so not as great but I'll be back once something better is in season!

For as big as the line was, it only took about 25 minutes to get through, which was awesome. Service was great and the staff was friendly. My partner had the chocolate champurrado with sesame toffee and I had the peanut butter brittle caramel fudge and we both loved them. Easily one of the better ice cream shops around!

The cornflake cookie and Marionberry swirl - divine! The pots of golden rainbows - decadent and delicious. I've never had ice cream here that I didn't like.

Always a fun time trying new flavors of ice cream here! You can always expect a line, but it moves pretty quickly. It gives you just enough time to decide which flavors to sample! I'm happy they have samples again because that is the best way to decide which flavor you'll get a scoop of. I got a kids size scoop of the Marionberry Coconut Sherbet. Here's a tip for those who aren't the biggest ice cream lovers, get a kids scoop. It's the right portion for me. I appreciate the several vegan options that they have here, it's the right amount of choices for a lactose intolerant person like me.

I just love Salt & Straw no matter the location, but the Lake Oswego one is in a neat area. There a lot of good places to choose from if you want some lunch/dinner before your dessert and weather permitting, down the way is a nice place to sit and enjoy the view of the water. On my last visit, I had to get some peppermint cocoa while it was in the shop this month & grabbed a pint to go. It wasn't busy though so I was in & out real fast, but parking does get difficult here on the weekend.

I absolutely love this location! My husband and I come here at least once a month for our cheat meal and today I had the best conversation with Maddy. Thank you for making my day and introducing me to some new flavors! You just made me a forever customer.

Amazing ice cream and (somehow) even better customer service!! My friend and I visited on a Wednesday in the late afternoon and we were the only ones in the store. The worker let us sample as many flavors as we wanted to, explaining the different ingredients in each one and making very friendly conversation. A+ for her service! Ice cream wise, the salted caramel is tough to beat, but some of the limited-time Halloween flavors are worthy a try. Candycopia is a sugar-coma in a cone; it's a mix of about 5 different candy bars in an already sweet ice cream, and it's incredible. Definitely recommend Salt & Straw to anyone in the area!

The BEST flavor is the lucky charms in March! I wish it wasn't a seasonal flavor and wished it was permanent on their menu! I do make the trip every March for it!

July is my favorite month at Salt & Straw. Not sure which I like more - The "Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero" and "Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie" are both incredible. The former has the perfect kick and the latter tastes just like a slice of pie a La Mode. My son and best friend love the "Birthday Cakes and Blackberries", but that one's a little sweet for me. Of course the sea salt caramel and chocolate gooey brownie are spectacular regulars on the menu. The waffle cones are always fresh and I appreciate the to-go pints, especially when you can't wait in line.

Another Salt & Straw location with the same amazing ice cream in unique flavor combos that taste amazing. Arbequina Olive oil, goat cheese & fig, pear & blue cheese, - not your Breyers flavors, that for sure! But if you have been in Portland long enough or you are a kid growing up in today's world, these flavors are the new norm! Usually I taste a few of the unusual offerings because sometimes just a spoonful is needed. But no free tastings during Covid, just one more thing the Pandemic has taken from us. so I go with my favorite, salted caramel ribbon, a decadent and rich vanilla with swirls of luscious caramel and just the right amount of sea salt to cut through the sweetness. You can't go wrong with this choice! I also love the caramel brittle crunch and sometimes do a cup with a scoop of each. Located in the heart of Lake O near all the shops and restaurants, it's always filled with people with a line out the door. The line does move fast. In the warm weather we often take the boat over; it's a short walk from the dock and a perfect way to spend a summer evening. During Covid you can't eat inside; everything is to go. Make sure to buy a pint for later! They always have seasonal specials and some specials come back the following year. Salt & Straw does their best to support their network of local vendors and ingredients when they are in season. So when you support them, you are really helping to keep money and jobs in the community.

Was in town visiting for a few days and family had us come try this ice cream place. They have some unique flavors but I tell you what they are all good! Some are definitely better paired together like their lavender with their chocolate options. I liked my cinnamon snickerdoodle but not near as much as I liked the sea salt caramel underneath. Will definitely want to go back if I'm ever in the area again.

During CoViD-19 times, no samples and no eating inside. Always, new monthly specials, local vendors for their ingredients, delicious ice cream and increasingly great vegan options. This location is easier to park at since there's a parking garage. It can be very busy depending on what time of year, weather, and time of day. I prefer to go when it's not busy. I highly recommend their vegan ice cream as vegan ice cream is not made equally everywhere. S&S does it well. I also like regular (as in, they have them every month) omni flavors too like the chocolate gooey brownie and double fold vanilla. They are not your average ice creams. Much better than any grocery store frozen dairy stuffs.

I'm giving this one a "family review" because I loved my selection from Salt & Straw and my husband 100% did not, but I think his feedback was valid. First of all, great welcoming service and the place is neat and clean and smells great! Knowing this is a Portland staple, we were excited to try it! The employee let us sample ice creams which was awesome - I ended up going with a split scoop of olive oil, and the honey balsamic strawberry with black pepper. It was awesome - I do not have a sweet tooth and this flavor was just right for me! My husband got the mint chip - he tried a couple bites and then tossed it. I could be mistaken but I am guessing it was made with coconut milk, which made for a kinda weird combo with the mint I have to say. So for me, 5 star and for my husband probably zero - but I am sticking with 4, because he didn't sample it first

Came into town and this was the ice cream place everyone said to go to. We went and I bought a flight of ice cream so I could try multiple types. We tried the pear and blue cheese (which isn't strong blue cheese flavor if you're scared). We also had the strawberry, chocolate brownie and cold brew coffee (that one was amazing). Definitely come check this place out

Always like this location! Friendly staff ! Can't wait for the summer flavor's, I miss that lucky charms !

The line was super long, but the staff was competent. There was this one Asian staff member who was super helpful. He took the time to answer a couple of questions, never made us feel like we were inconveniencing him, and we ended up getting TWO flights of ice cream (8 kid sized scoops) to go and eating it by the water after we had pizza. So fun!

This place is really good they have a ton of original flavors and the ingredients taste great. You sure have to pay for it though $5.50 for a single scoop of ice cream yikes. The location is really nice and clean with outdoor seating. The staff was all wearing masks.

I have to start out by saying that my husband and I are extremely spoiled by Creamistry in San Diego, which is a liquid nitrogen ice cream that has a texture like no other. What I do like about Salt & Straw, though, is the flavor selection. I also love that they have limited edition flavors, so there's always something new and different. It can be quite overwhelming when you are the type that needs to try every flavor. I had a light sushi dinner at Bamboo Sushi next door, so it was time to go all out on dessert. I decided that I just needed to get the tasting flight. I pre-tasted, so I got all of the flavors I wanted. - Freckled Chocolate Zucchini Bread - Pear and Bleu Cheese (my kind of thing, but certainly not for everyone) - Chocolate Gooey Brownie (I love chocolate, but maybe slightly too much richness) - Caramel Corn on the Cob (My favorite...it seemed the most different to me). I'm not going out of my way for a Salt & Straw outing, but trying out the Limited Editions works for me!

Unlike Michelle G, I had a great time at Salt & Straw. The staff were sweet and kept the line moving in an efficient manner. I was able to sample a couple of the more quirky flavors. I ended up getting pear and blue cheese and the campfire s'more flavor. Super tasty! Plenty of room inside to social distance and relax with your ice cream. Also plenty of seating outside to people watch as well. Overall I had a good time and would happily come back for an ice cream.

I LOVE ice cream and I LOVE Salt and Straw. The flavors here are strong and unique. It's so creamy and delicious. I lean towards the chocolate brownie flavor, but all of the flavors are delicious. My son loves the flavor that tastes like lucky charms. Hubby likes all of the flavors. I can't wait to go back and eat ice cream for my meal =)

The last two times the ice cream flavors I ordered had a poor ratio of mix ins (ie cookie dough, fudge, , etc) to ice cream. As in, there wasn't enough ice cream. Every bite was like 70-30 mix ins to ice cream. Not a fan. The ice cream is always very good, don't get me wrong. However, it was less like ice cream and more like eating a cookie or something with a *side* of ice cream.

Pretentious snobs selling over priced ice cream. Handels is superior by every metric Waste

Wow! Amazing Worth the wait Great service and the best and most creative and tasty flavors

A nice little vegan treat to be able to grab and stroll the streets of Lake O. They are super fast despite long lines out the door because thanks to COVID there are NO taste tests. (this moves the line SO fast, so don't get discouraged.) This ice cream is a solid option if you're a vegan. Not my favorite but it is definitely good. The staff is definitely friendly though and I appreciate the COVID precautions being followed.

My favorite Salt & Straw location because it's clean, spacious, and has no line! Parking isn't a hassle because there's a small parking lot and a parking structure nearby. I came here September 2018 and January 2019. January vegan flavors are bombdotcom- I loved them all! I ended up getting the toasted coconut milk & cookies!!

Went twice on a family vacation. The line might be long but it moves quickly! Fresh made waffle cones smell and taste amazing. There are vegan choices. The chocolate gooey brownie was a favorite. Something like "chocolate cashew caramel cupcake" was out of the world delicious.

I was introduced to S&S while on a special trip to SF. (I know, I know, not the OG location or state by any means..) So.. this review may be a bit biased because ice cream from here will forever hold a special piece of me. But.. Strawberry Tres Leche is back! And it is soo soo delicious. Not to mention, this location is beautiful. A brief walk to the lake while eating an ice cream cone is the perfect way to spend a few hours in Portland (Lake Oswego). Always good service here and I've yet to be disappointed by any of the flavors I've chosen.

Always busy, flavors are hit or miss, overrated in my opinion, try a more local ice cream shop!

LOVE. Originality. Quality. Taste. Ingenuity. Creativity. Daring. Delicious. Try any flavor you want, on a silver spoon. Get over your bland, boring, same old stationery ice cream flavors of years gone by and try something new, something that will light a fire on your taste buds, spark a flame of imagination, curl your toes and crisp a memory into your life. There are the standard flavors of S&S that do not change. The ones I adore are pear and blue cheese - yummmmmmy, the vegan roasted strawberry coconut - true divine berries and warmed coconut flakes, and my very favorite one so far: strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper - divine divine divine divine divine. Different flavors pop up on the regular for a short visit. I tried birthday cake with blackberries. Real chunks of vanilla cake with the colored sprinkles mixed with fresh blackberries from the farm. UUUUGGGGHHHH. Pay $1 extra and get a freshly made waffle cone. It's worth it. It's just a freaking dollar for a FRESHLY MADE CONE. I learned they will ship pints to your front door. You can get the regulars. You can get the seasonals. You can pick your own. I'm going to need a bigger freezer. The guy that helped me out when I visited this location was the bomb. Give him a raise.

Sorry guys! No pic! I ate it before I even thought about taking a picture. Anyways- I only come here when the line isn't out the door- although it moves semi quick. When people are in line, they should ponder about the flavors they want to try because the employees come out and ask you to keep the line moving. They have a list of 10 or so of their "classic" flavors including olive oil, coava coffee, pear and blue cheese etc and then a list of seasonal such as passion fruit/dark choc, salsa macha and marzipan fig and bonbons. I opted for ONE scoop of the hazelnut cookies and cream (just under $4 or $5) in a waffle cone (+1.25) and it was HUGE! I should've looked to see if they had a baby scooP! Although it was chunky, rich, creamy, Nutella-y goodness- I couldn't finish it because it was so chocolatey! Is that even a thing to complain about? I'm just gonna blame it on my huge dinner and that I was full. Forgive me salt and straw! Next time- I'll make room for dessert!

Love this spot! Its a pnw must go to location! I love the salt and straw in this location specifically because the area is so pretty and clean. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. They always have unique ice cream flavors that are always yummy! Before Corona virus you used to be able to get samples of each flavors. Now it's take out only and you have to order ahead of time online. Make sure you get the correct location but if you mess up don't worry they will help you get your order!