Salt & Straw

Wow! Lots of cool flavors! Great ice cream and great waffle cones. Vegan options as well. Great vibes. Just a little spendy and not a fan of being charged extra for splitting flavors

Guess what? There are new flavors of ice cream on the menu! I’m a big fan of honey lavender, but this version was even better. Yum! 😋

Salt & Straw is a solid ice cream spot. I’ve had their ice cream in LA multiple times. Quality is still good at this location, as well.

We love salt and straw! Staff is awesome, ice cream is always good. The monthly flavor series are always fun. I am also desperately pleading for the Death by Chocolate Cake vegan flavor to be permanent. It’s so good I bought so many containers before it was gone and I’m on my last one 😭 it’s so hard to find good vegan chocolate flavors

When I'm in the mood for dessert on Ballard Ave, it's always a toss-up on whether I'll go to Salt & Straw or Hot Cakes across the street (okay, it may mostly depend on the weather). But on a hot summer day, nothing beats a big scoop of Salt & Straw in one of their homemade waffle cones. They have a standard selection of flavors, all of which are delicious, plus a solid list of seasonal flavors. Be warned that a lot of the flavors are unique, often savory combinations that you wouldn't normally expect in ice cream, but give them a chance. The staff is super friendly and will let you try as many samples as you want, shame-free. There's a large selection of vegan options, but usually not a ton of flavors which are both vegan and gluten-free, which can be a little disappointing for folks with a lot of dietary restrictions. The line can get quite long, but it's well worth the wait (and it moves quicker than you'd think, especially when the breeze is wafting out of the smell of delicious waffle cones).

I’ve been to a few Salt and Straw locations (San Francisco, Portland) and this one was lovely! The street it’s on is so pretty and lovely to walk along, and the ice cream is amazing as always. The sea salt caramel was extremely tasty (and surprisingly very salty), and the lavender is a classic. Worth it for the price 100%!

This is my first time visiting with my friend, she is highly recommend it. You could try before you order, that good to taste, due to this store is famous for the special flavor or I have to say they have exclusive flavour. I ordered arbequina olive oil and wild-foraged berry siab pie, both are good and must to have, especially for olive oil. Definitely, I’ll come back again and again when I’m here.

this is my favorite ice cream place ever (and i love ice cream)!!! they are always worth the wait and the employees are so friendly. anytime i am in town i am always going to salt and straw (this trip has had 3 visits so far). i love the seasonal menus but you can't go wrong with the classics. also THE best waffle cones, hands down.

Haven't been to one of these in WAY too long!!! The flavors are unique and fabulous! You get to sample them before committing, and it was still hard to decide because they're all so good! Service was great, we never felt pressure or rushed. It was wasn't busy when we stopped in and each chose 4 flavors for our flights. The place is clean with most of the seating at the window so you can people watch while enjoying your ice cream and overlooking the street. There's a bathroom available for customers as well, which was also clean and great to use before exploring more of the city!

Salt & Straw is an upscale ice-cream establishment - at times, it can be really popular and busy, so I prefer going at off-hours or on rainy or cold days. What really sets Salt & Straw apart are the flavors -- sure they have a version of mint-chocolate-chip (always a favorite of mine), but both their classic and their limited edition flavors are amazing. For example, strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper -- yum! you can count on them to have interesting and unusual flavors, often flavors you wouldn't think would go together well -- but they do! One of the best things about Salt & Straw is that they'll let you sample various flavors (a dollop on a small spoon) before choosing. You can then get a single, double or other combination. One of my favorite things to do is to get one scoop of one flavor and a second of a different flavor -- but they'll also do a "single scoop" as a "split scoop" -- half a scoop of one flavor, half of another. And of course you can get the ice cream in a cup, or in a waffle cone. They also have kids portions, pup cups, whipped cream, etc. The staff is patient and helpful. The store is well designed to handle crowds -- a little sterile with minimal seating, but in their case, that's a practical matter -- anything with more seating or atmosphere would slow down service, and they keep it moving right along -- important when there are many people in line. We don't get over to Ballard often, but Salt & Straw is a favorite stop when we do.

Salted, malted, chocolate chip cookie dough. Say that 10x! Lol. This flavor is phenomenal though and I still think about it to this day. I fell in love with Salt & straw when I visited their shop in San Francisco and I made it a point to come while I was in Seattle and they did not disappoint!

Chocolate Gooey Brownie... insert Homer Simpson drool gif... I sometimes look a little sideways at ice cream places that go VERY HARD with crazy flavors. And this is one of those places. But the fact is that whenever I visit my friend in Seattle I want to come to Salt & Straw multiple times. Although I usually end up getting something relatively traditional, that's always after having a grand ol' time sampling the goofy ones. When I was there in October, they had a seasonal flavor with a creepy-crawly theme and there were actual insect parts in it. Is what I'm saying. But they are very game to offer lots of samples and will serve you quickly and congenially. No real seating inside, which is I dunno whatever. And there really isn't THAT much variety for people who are there for delicious ice cream that they aren't choosing on a dare. But again, I kind of come here whenever I can. And again... Chocolate Gooey Brownie.

One of my favorite places to get ice cream! Friendly employees and fast service! And they have so many fun and delicious flavors!

After a nice lunch, we were looking for something sweet to satisfy the sweet teeth in our group. Salt & Straw delivered! We ordered a few cones. The salted caramel ice cream was amazing. It was the ideal balance of sweet and salty. The cone was fresh and delicious. Great service, great ice cream!

High quality, delicious ice cream! The flavors rotate on a monthly basis so you will never run out of new ones to try. I had a taste of the olive oil ice cream last time I went and found it very balanced. It was not overly savory nor was it sweet. I would really like to get a pint of it! The service is always so friendly even when the lines are long here, which is often in the summer time!

Salt and Straw is one of my favorites so whenever there is a location nearby, it's a must. I tried the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough which is on the menu and I liked it. My brother and partner tried the thanksgiving series flavors which they were a fan! I love how you can try the flavors before making a selection. I do wish this location had more seating area as it's very mineable.

How I heard of this place: Nearly a decade ago, while in Portland, friends and I found Salt & Straw and were so excited to have done so. I've been wanting to go again since and here we finally are. Type of cuisine: "We're Salt & Straw, Portland's farm-to-cone ice cream shop. Our ice cream is handmade in small-batches using only all-naturaldairy with the best local, sustainable and organic ingredients Oregon has to offer, as well as imported flavors from small,handpicked farms and producers around the world. We start with fresh, local, all-natural cream from family owned farms in the Willamette Valley. Our ice cream is made with 17% butterfat, very little air in the churn process, and a low sweetness level...so the flavors can really shine through!" Ambiance: A country home meets a circus tent with sleek and minimalist design. A hard space to capture in just a few simple words, yet the welcome is warm and inviting, and the focus certainly on the frozen treats! Indoor space is plentiful though seating is sparse. A large bench is available for patrons and restless children as you await your turn in line. The barquette window-side has limited seating and allows for views onto the Ballard old town streets. Benches are also available on the sidewalk, street-side, which makes for great people- and dog-watching. What I ordered: For our kids, Pots of Gold & Rainbows - this legendary favorite, with hand-sorted "luck from the charms, steeping the whole-grain cereal in cream for that bottom-of-the-bowl sweetened milk before stirring in mountains of rainbow 'mallows." One also did a half-scoop of Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge (v) - "Our tribute to the most iconic duo of all time: chocolate & peanut butter. Creamy coconut vanilla ice cream is drizzled with a semi-sweet caramel fudge swirl then flecked with shards of crispy, crackly brittle studded with peanut butter. The juxtaposition of textures and flavors coalesce for a rich yet balanced bite reminiscent of the iconic childhood treat, Moose Tracks." and the other with a half-scoop of marionberry sorbet. For me, two half-scoops (which really was like a double scoop anywhere else) of Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge (v) and Coffee & Love Nuts - "An ice cream as cozy and comforting as Sunday morning. We brew a smooth, caramel-y medium roast coffee from Colombia, blend it with our cream, and stud it with immaculate Love Nuts-pecans caramelized in tahitian vanilla, sprinkled with sea salt, then coated in 14 layers of chocolate." What I loved: The vegan Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge! It was a surprising favorite for me and my companions. Why I loved it: Simple ingredients, healthy sample sizes and creative, novel flavors. Cost: High, but worth the "special treat" splurge.

I have been a customer for years for the Portland location, this was my first visit to this one. Yummy ice cream. Love the variety of flavors. Happy, friendly staff. Line down the street but the staff work the customers as quickly as possible.

One of our favorite ice cream shops!! We always stop by if we get dinner in Ballard on our way back home. It's the perfect ending to a great meal or sweet treat if you're in the area. They always have fun flavors, and you can take home a pint if you want to save it for later!!

Salt & Straw consistently wows with its uniquely amazing flavors that hit the spot every time. The chill ambience creates a go-to atmosphere, whether rain or shine. Surprisingly, even on rainy days, it buzzes with activity, a testament to its unwavering popularity. The quick and friendly service adds to the positive vibes, making this ice cream haven a delightful experience. If you appreciate extraordinary ice cream in a lively atmosphere, Salt & Straw is the place to be--where flavors are refreshingly different yet universally good, ensuring a delightful exploration of taste with each visit.

We've been going to salt and straw for years, mostly in California. Visiting Seattle for vacation with our 10 month old and we stopped in for some ice cream, not only was the ice cream amazing but the service was one thousand times better. Michael, the GM as well as all the other staff were so welcoming and friendly, recommending flavors and letting us try new ones we had never considered and in the least pushy way possible, they were not trying to oversell us, they just genuinely were excited by the ice cream and wanted us to share the experience. It was the best experience I've had in any salt & straw yet. I have worked in the service industry myself for 10+ years and to come by this level of care and attention to detail is rare. Certainly this was one of the highlights of our trip, and unexpectedly so

I've gone into different salt & straw locations a few times, but to be honest, I'm not a fan of all these weird flavor combinations, so I never got anything - I personally do not believe there should be any black pepper, olive oil, or really anything savory in ice cream. We went on a Wednesday night around 9:30 PM and the line was out the door and around the corner. I think we waited for about 25 minutes? It was super loud inside and mostly just standing room only. When it was our turn, they gave us the opportunity to try any flavors we wanted. I did not get any atypical flavors. I ordered the chocolate goey brownie and chose the seasonal Berry Slab pie in a waffle cone. Man, did this hit the spot! I would definitely order these flavors again, however, I don't think it's so good that I would be willing to wait in a line like that again on a weekday night for ice cream when my preferred local ice cream chain is both closer to me and quicker. I would definitely grab a pint from a local grocery market if they carried the brand.

One of the best ice cream spots ever... makes me sad I don't live on the west coast. All of their flavors are so good, their classics yes, but their seasonal flavors are usually what I go for. Love that they include a ton of mix ins. And their vegan flavors are so good and I can barely tell there's no dairy. The workers there are super nice and encourage sampling which is appreciated. A few seats along the window, but it's in a good area to walk and eat.

Salt & Straw! Always a fave. I remember when I used to wait in ridiculously long lines for a glorious scoop of their creative ice creams. Luckily it was a cold Thursday, fairly early in the day so we had the whole shop to ourselves! The staff member who helped us was very very patient with us while we chose our flavor combo. She gave us many many samples on little spoons, explaining each one as she passed them out to us. I ended up getting 2 scoops! One was Pear & Blue Cheese, the other Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/ Black Pepper. I love a sweet & savory combo, as you can tell. I loved both of these so much! Getting chunks of pear & then savory blue cheese was a flavor explosion for the first scoop, and I loved the tangy yet distinct taste of the balsamic in the second. Total heaven! I wish I was able to fit more ice cream into my tummy since there were so many flavors I wanted to try!

Holy! So delicious! Coming from Wisco my dairy standards are high and Salt & Straw freaking came in for the kill with it's unique and yummy flavors. There's ample sampling to be had and the staff are super patient. My favorite of the selections were the flavors that have lots of texture to them (crispy crunchity). The kids scoop ($5.50ish including tax) was the perfect amount for a satisfied sweet tooth post big savory meal. I got one of the seasonal flavors Chocolate chappurano with sesame toffee! So yummy. Seems like most folks munch quickly/ take it with them so the benches and stuff were empty when we went.

This place does not miss. It is definitely ons of my favorite ice cream place, beats out Molly Moon, Cold Stone, etc. Many unique flavors, and every month has different limited flavors. Their classic ones are great too. People working there are always great, very patient and lets you try as many flavors as you want. The place is clean most of the time and smells like waffle cones. July and August are definitely my favorite months there.

***Quick Service, Big Portions, Love The Samples*** We stumbled upon this cute ice cream shop that has really creative flavors. For $7, a single scoop is a hefty size. I loved that the staff allowed you to try several samples.

This will always be one of my favorite ice cream places. Sad that it's only in the west coast. Even if their monthly flavors are sometimes interesting, their classic flavors are a must try! Favorite classic flavors: salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough, cinnamon snickerdoodle, and chocolate gooey brownie February flavors: - my fav was the compartes cake batter chocolate fudge since it had actual pieces of what looked like birthday cake and the perfect amount of fudge to go along with it. - The dandelions chocolate nibs and frangipane had a great taste as well but the nibs were super crunchy and bitter which we kind of got tired of by the end - the passion fruit one was good in small quantities cuz the tang hits you like a truck. But if you like passion fruit then it's def worth a try since the ice cream part helps cover it up a bit - both Fran's chocolate and the cloudforest were a bit too salty for my liking. Not sure if it was the caramel or the ice cream itself but prefer the other flavors over these

Came here after dinner to satiate my inner child and her sweet tooth. I've had Salt & Straw before so I knew what to expect (loading up on samples, being very conflicted between so many amazing flavor choices, etc). My boyfriend was very tempted by the pints of ice cream, but ultimately decided not to purchase one. If they were even a few ounces smaller in size, I do think he would have caved and purchased one to take home, lol. He had the Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam before, so I sampled that and a few other classic flavors (Honey Lavender and Pots of Gold & Rainbows) before settling on Pots of Gold & Rainbows in a kid's size. To be clear, the cashier told us that it was golf ball sized... I'll show you the photo and you can decide for yourself. Kid's size is plenty for me, lol. I've had cereal milk ice cream before, albeit in soft serve version in a different location entirely (Orchard City Kitchen in Campbell, CA). It's such a delicious concept, I wish more people thought of it! The marshmallows added an additional sugary kick to an already sugary ice cream, after a few bites I felt that I had sufficiently satiated my sweet tooth lol. Maybe I'm just getting too old for this... I did see a lot of adults in the store, though.

Salt & Straw might be my favorite dairy ice cream shop in Seattle! (Check out Frankie & Jo's for an entirely nondairy shop) This shop has multiple locations throughout Seattle and boasts a classic flavors menu, limited edition menu, and a last chance menu. March 2023 focuses on a cereal-based speciality menu. You can order by the scoop, make it into a milkshake, or buy pints to take home. We bought a double scoop and split one of the scoops (+$0.50) to get 2 flavors for that scoop. We sampled many flavors and the cashier was very kind about it before making our decision. We got the rum custard with Raisin Bran from the seasonal menu, the mint chocolate from the classic menu, and the dandelion cocoa nibs with frangipane from the last chance menu. The scoops are huge! Luckily, they were also delicious. Great texture and uniqueness in the flavors. You can also get a free cup of water. There is a restroom in the store. There is some counter and bench seating but no tables. It gets pretty crowded and busy, so it's a very casual place. There isn't a designated parking area, but there is a lot of street parking outside the shop, and we found one fairly easily.

Dang good ice cream. I got a double scoop of their Strawberry Balsamic ice cream with Black Pepper and though I couldn't taste the pepper, it was a delicious rich balance of sweet and tangy and hit the spot with big chunks of strawberry. Come here for their unique flavors, the most notable of which is a 5-course Thanksgiving meal in ice cream form (which includes Roasted Peach & Sage Cornbread Stuffing, and Caramelized Turkey & Cranberry Sauce ice creams!). The line went fast, the bathroom was nice and they sell pints by the entrance. The interior could benefit from more seating and more coziness but the stools lining the windows were pleasant. This is a great stop for ice cream after a day of shopping and sightseeing at the Ballard Locks and Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens!

Huge thank you and shout out to the gentleman who helped me and my boyfriend out yesterday night on a busy Friday night. He comped our ice cream and was very kind to us. Thank you!

Probably the best flavors and the staff is always great. Michael helped us out this time and we couldn't have been happier!

Hubby and I stopped in for an afternoon ice cream while in Seattle. We've had other Salt & Straw locations so we already knew which flavor we wanted to order. We walked in and to our surprise, no line! I sampled a few flavors including: Pear & Blue Cheese - kinda weird, kinda good, sweet & waxy. Wouldn't recommend ordering this one Day-Old Bread Pudding & Chocolate Ganache - chocolatey and dense. Really good, I almost ordered it Lemon Curd & Whey - tasted similar to a lemon sorbet. Not my speed but pretty good Malted Chocolate Barley Milk - heavy on the barley flavor, unique and rich chocolate flavor I ended up getting a split scoop of Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (the flavor I came in wanting) and Malted Chocolate Barley Milk. Hubby ordered 2 scoops of Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. We sat inside and started eating. Hubby quickly realized he didn't have any fudge or cookie dough in his ice cream. I noticed my Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough was pretty much vanilla ice cream as well. I went back up to the counter and showed the employee hubby's cup followed by my cup. He said sometimes the top of a container will be mostly plain ice cream which sounded odd to me. He gave us new cups, scoops and spoons. These looked noticeably different then the first scoops we received. This flavor wasn't as good as we remember it being at other locations but it was enjoyable. I'm not sure what happened here but to have that much inconsistency is definitely a problem. If this would have been our first time, we would have left unsatisfied and not knowing any different. As soon as we ordered, the line quickly was out the door. This location seemed very popular.

Oof. We live too dangerously close to this place! Salt & Straw is my guilty pleasure. I love trying their new seasonal items, but somehow I always come back to honey lavendar, strawberry balsamic, or salted malted cookie dough flavors. Lines are usually very quick, staff are efficient and cordial, and the flavors are delicious! Contrary to baskin robbins or other generic ice cream brands, I love the uniqueness and originality of Salt & straw flavors. Rather than "sweet" or "chocolatey" being the dominant flavor profile, salt & straw flavors usually have a unique blend of multiple taste profiles at the same time. For example fruity and tangy, or creamy and chocolatey, or sometimes spicy and sweet! Your mouth has a multi-sensory experience rather than 1-dimensional. Don't be afraid to ask the server to let you try everything! I've done it several times All in all, a very delectable addiction. :) Oh, and if you already have go-to flavors, you can just pick up a pint (or 3) and check out rather than waiting for scoops. And, they also have online ordering as well.

Coffee & Love Nuts! A kooky sounding name makes for a crazy yummy ice cream. I just love ice cream and coffee ice cream is just the bomb. Add some love nuts in and you've got an explosion of taste that just rocks your world! Don't be afraid to sample different flavors though as they are more than happy to give you samples of anything you ask for on the cutest little metal spoons. You will find something you like without too much effort. The shop is cute inside, and the employees are super friendly here.

This was the best ice cream experience I have ever had. I don't eat dairy and the flavors for vegans are perfect! The best part was the service-Michael the new GM made our night. He was so helpful, full of energy and so fabulous! Highly recommend to anyone around this location!

I frequent Ballard from time to time, and on the chance it's sunny out, i visit the Salt & Straw. Last visit, i was helped by a very knowledgeable Marion, who had rad tattoos and a great sense of humor. after 3 samples i went with Peanut Butter Brittle, in a waffle cone, because of CORSE get the waffle cone. will be back again!

Ice cream is ice cream, right? Well, yes...and no. Salt & Straw is for the ice cream lover seeking novelty and/or nostalgia. They have eclectic flavors to satisfy the curious foodie (strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper; pear and blue cheese), the bougie (Arbequina olive oil; honey lavender), and the classics (chocolate gooey brownie, double fold vanilla, freckled mint chocolate chip). Service was A+. Efficient without feeling like I was being shuffled along. I loved the strawberry honey balsamic. Bf liked their chocolate gooey brownie. Didn't care for the pear blue cheese as much. But glad I got to try! This is what sets Salt & Straw above other ice cream places. This is delicious, from the heart ice cream with artistic flair. Honestly would have never guessed this was a chain ice cream shop. I felt like I was stopping by the local ice cream joint that so and so family has owned since like, "forever." Looking forward to trying more flavors!

I know this is a famous hot spot, and a famous name (since they have locations all along the west coast) but I think some of their flavors they're just trying too hard with. Good ice cream doesn't need to be crammed with all the things. Now, that being said, what I DID have was effin' delicious. I got their balsamic strawberry and their malted chocolate chip cookie dough. This ice cream is RICH so you better be prepared to either split with someone, take it home, or don't get as much as I did because I couldn't finish it. I think I should have tried more of their savory flavors as the sweeter ones were hella sweet. Parking is available on the street or in one the lots nearby in Ballard. This place is def a hot spot since Ballard is great for shopping so having some ice cream while you walk around isn't a bad thing ;)

I have had Salt and Straw many times in LA, but excited to find out they were in Ballard. Their mission and how they started is worth reading about. I do not go out of my way for ice cream, but theirs is so creamy , good and unique we could not resist. They have rotating flavors, always unique! Service is great and they are very willing to provide samples. I tried the Chocolate Plum Hazelnut and Pumpkin Spiced Tiramisu. Both were amazing.....tried it before I could take pictures. A must try.

I'm a textured ice cream gal and the flavors here are creamy, dreamy and amazingly chunky! Also SO creative!! I can't believe it's taken me so long to try! Tried a slew of flavors and finally settled on kid size ($4.25), half Parker House Roll with buttercream and half Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip cookie dough. Literally all the flavors were so so good though, it was so difficult to choose! Staff is SO nice and the samples were so generous!

They allow you to sample while you're in line before you even get to the ice cream! I thought the olive oil was interesting and not bad, but did not like the strawberry balsamic black pepper because it was too sour for me. The cinnamon snickerdoodle had cookie chunks in it, and the seasonal flavor birthday cakes and blackberries was wayyy too sweet. I really liked the seasonal flavor GoNanas Banana Blueberry Crumble (8/10). The texture of the ice cream is more icy than creamy, and the iciness goes great with the blueberry jam. The honey lavender was great as well (7/10). It's more flavorful and lavender forward than the other more honey lavender ice creams I've had, but honestly I didn't know if it was the placebo of purple ice cream. Salt & Straw is known for being experimental and having weird flavors, and though I didn't like most of them, I would come back to get the two flavors I had today.

This is the one of the best ice cream I've had. I'm sensitive to dairy, so I always get a split scoop of one of their milk based flavors and one of their dairy free flavors to make it easier to digest. For dairy free flavors, the peanut butter caramel fudge is unbelievable! This is hands down my favorite and it has paired perfectly with the Arbequina Olive Oil, coffee love nuts, and other seasonal flavors like the berry slab pie. I love that this ice cream is not too sweet either. However, I've noticed that some flavors do have artificial ingredients and corn syrups which is a major bummer (I knocked off a star for that)! Therefore, I recommend looking up the ingredients on the website ahead of time if you want to avoid that because only some have it whilst others have all natural ingredients. Hope they don't slip on quality as they expand in locations and popularity.

Love me some ice cream. Salt & Straw always has such unique flavors monthly and makes them work. Recently the Mushroom Muddy Buddies (with chanterelle mushrooms) and Creepy Crawly Critters (coated mealworms and crickets) for September and October have seemed very interesting. It's definitely pricey though. I personally enjoy this location more than others for various reasons including fair sample sizes so you can actually get a taste of any ice cream flavor (other locations are smaller so it's harder to judge) and openly advertising split scoops. This location also seems to have chocolate waffle cones, at least when I went. Haven't had that at other locations so that was a nice surprise as well. Highly recommend a split scoop (add 50 cents to a single scoop) as you get 3/4 of a full scoop for two flavors. It's a great way to try the unique flavors Salt & Straw has to offer. Maple & Bacon Streusel is probably my favorite flavor during the early fall months when it's on rotation. Maple bacon bars are pretty good and if you like them, imagine them in ice cream form. Delicious. The Great Candycopia had a great ice cream base (butterscotch ice cream with a toffee) and I liked the candies, but together I'm not a fan. If you're a M&M McFlurry type of person, this flavor is for you though. There's a nice crunch to the solid chocolate pieces but I like softer bits in my ice cream. Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread was my pick of choice this last visit. Like mentioned above, I like softer bits and the pumpkin bread was delightful to have embedded in the ice cream.

Salt & Straw was founded in Oregon by two ice cream enthusiasts, and is now a household name in artisanal ice cream. All of their flavors are made in house in small batches, using hormone free dairy from a 5th generation farm. Their menu offers sophisticated takes on all the classics, as well as imaginative combinations that you will not find anywhere else. This Ballard location has beautiful floor to ceiling windows, and limited counter seating. My friends and I came here on a weekday evening, and there was only a short line. I ordered a scoop of the Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero on a waffle cone, and communicated that I had not decided on the flavor of my second scoop yet. I wanted to sample a few! The young male employee scooped my first flavor, hurriedly handed me the cone, and began helping the next customer. I had no opportunity to sample anything, and felt very rushed. They were not even busy. I took this as a sign that maybe I should eat less ice cream (jk, I ate most of my husband's Gooey Chocolate Brownie and Strawberry Balsamic combo). The Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero just tasted like vanilla with berry jam swirls. No detectable goat cheese or habanero, but the consistency of the ice cream was deliciously rich and creamy. I still like Salt & Straw, but our experience at this location fell flat.

Straight up delicious. Got a single scoop of the Olive Oil ice cream. I should've ordered a take-home vat. It's creamy, flavorful, yet mellow, and the service was great.

Dear Salt & Straw, I love you. And most of all i LOVE the birthday cake blackberry flavor this season. It is not so often you think about an ice cream flavor for 10 years.. but let me tell you that when I found this flavor again after trying it absolutely forever ago, I was almost brought to tears. I have been to this location before, but they have seen me about 5 times in the last 2 weeks. Oops. The staff is usually friendly here, and they are generous and patient if you want to try 200 flavors. I love that they package up their seasonal flavors in take-home pints, and that is exactly what I did. See you soon!

I love that this place always has a plethora of vegan flavors. As someone who likes ice cream but dairy hates me, this is a great option. My wife frequently craves their unique flavors and the magical scent of waffle cones that hits you as soon as you walk in. Service is always on par and patient.

Let me start by saying I love salt and straw! I've been frequenting this chain at least once a month for over a year to try their monthly flavors. I love how creative and high quality their ice cream is! Most of all, I love how friendly and generous their servers are. They're a little on the pricier side, but I think the high quality and (NORMALLY) good service definitely makes up for it! However, today at this location I'm disappointed to say I had a somewhat unfriendly server. He gave unusually stingy sample spoons and ice cream scoops to me and my friend. I normally share the samples they give with my friend because I feel bad when I ask for more than a couple, and these were barely enough to even call a bite. Also, I've come here enough to know what their scoop sizes should look like. This was VERY noticeably smaller. I can't help but wonder if he was judging me on how I was dressed/how I looked and assumed I wouldn't tip or something. It's upsetting to see how one bad experience can ruin my perception of an establishment. I will probably go to the other locations to avoid this server.

They stopped talking cash. Don't shop here anymore. Yelp wants me to write more but that is all.

Such good ice cream, great flavors and creamy af. gals working seem depressed and put upon. Hope they're ok!

This ice cream shop is located in a cute neighborhood in Seattle. The line was long when we arrived, but it moved swiftly. What I like most about Salt and Straw is the unique flavors, along with your original go-tos. For example, I ordered Jasmine Milk Tea while my dad got Vanilla. My ice cream was creamy, flavorful and satisfying. They also have pup cups, so bring your furry friend along for a treat!

This is an impeccable "ice cream space," and I'll definitely be back. I had a chocolate dough thing and a traditional chocolate. One thing you want to note: this is super rich and thick ice cream, so if you're what the kids call an almond mom, go somewhere else. I over-ordered the two scoop, but it felt like I was eating an entire carton of Ben and Jerry's. Second, this is not the place to go if you aren't fully onboard with the salted trend. I'm personally not, but they don't do it too thick. That said, if it's an issue, either go somewhere else, or query them about the flavors without a strong salt taste. Staff is super nice. I needed to go to the bathroom before I ordered (because I didn't want to order and like have to "hold it" until after I was done with my ice cream) and they were chill about it.

BEST VEGAN MINT ICE CREAM EVER! Seriously I have tried so many vegan ice cream flavors and this one is the best by far.

My Salt & Straw addiction is real. This is the third Salt & Straw location I have been to in three different cities in three different weeks. So on a recent birthday weekend trip to Seattle, after having a phenomenal dinner down the street, my husband and I came here for dessert. They have so many unique and delicious flavors it is always so hard for me to choose. But on this trip I settled on their version of mint chocolate chip. Cool and minty without being overpowering with plenty of delicious chocolate pieces throughout. You really can't go wrong with Salt & Straw.

On a Saturday after the Zoo around 3:00 we entered and found this quant place as though we had rented it for ourselves. However, just after we ordered and sat on our stools the crowd quickly grew. Now I must say these flavors are not for the unadventurous but excellent for those who are into unique blends, such as; strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, Arbequina Olive Oil, Blue Cheese and Pear, an extremely delicious Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough was tried by all the adults in our party of 5, and thoroughly enjoyed! Yes, I recommend this ice cream business.