To be prepared I've made a list of the places that I know of in Seattle where you can get vegan ice cream and updated it for summer 2012!
Bluebird Home Made Ice Cream and Tea Room
This non-corporate, community supported mega awesome shop is totally what a Seattle ice cream parlor should be. Their vegan options include horchata (rice milk and cinnamon), coconut-mint chip, coconut caramel, Mighty-O donut, and Thai tea. But every time I am there, they only have horchata - but that is OK because it is the best. They also have community events and support local farms and the DIY community. Plus they server beer! They are also open late on summer weekends.
{Capitol Hill: 1205 E Pike St. Suite 1A, Seattle}
{Phinney Ridge: 7400 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle}
{Fremont: 3515 Fremont Ave. N}
Full Tilt Ice Cream
By far one of the coolest companies in Seattle, and the ice cream parlor with the widest variety of vegan options, Full Tilt is the place to go if you are in the U-District, Columbia City, or south end. They always have at least 4 flavors of coconut milk based ice cream that are as unique as they are yummy. I love the Almond Joy (yes, coconut, almonds, and chocolate), but every flavor I've ever had has been delicious. No waffle cone tho - it isn't vegan. They are open until 10 or 11 on Friday and Saturday nights. And they have pinball! Update: you can also get Full Tilt vegan flavors at St. Dames and Loving Hut. Follow on Twitter @FTicecream. (See full post on this shop)
{White Center: 9629 16th Ave S. Seattle}
{Columbia City:5041 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle}
{U-District: 4759 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle}
{Ballard: 5453 Leary Ave NW, Seattle}
Hello Bicycle
This is kind of a random one, but super rad bike shop on Beacon Hill, Hello Bicycle sometimes has (FREE) vegan soft serve ice cream. Call before you go to see if they have it that day and they haven't run out. I heard a rumor that they might be selling their soft serve machine, perhaps you'll buy it and get your shop on this list! Follow them on twitter: @hellobicycle
{Beacon Hill: 3067 Beacon Ave S. Seattle}
Hillside Quickie
Thanks to Zee and Justin for pointing out that the much beloved Hillside Quickie sandwich shop has vegan ice cream and vegan milk shakes! I've never had one before, but I hope to fix that situation by the end of the weekend!
{U-District: 4106 Brooklyn Ave, Seattle}
{Tacoma: 1324 So MLK Way, Tacoma}
Healeo
Known for their alternating vanilla or chocolate hemp soft serve with decadent healthy toppings, Healeo is a must for folks in south capitol hill. I recommend the chocolate with strawberry and coco nibs - get it in a bowl if you want toppings! But watch out, they are only open until 8 pm. Follow on Twitter @healeo.
{Capitol Hill: 1520 15th Avenue, Seattle}
Molly Moon's
This place was on my original list for it's vegan Theo Chocolate Coconut ice cream, but then then stopped carrying it for a while. Now a Vegan Cherry Chunk is listed on their menu, but recently they've had just Coconut Chunk (which I am sure is good too). And their locations are near lots of places to go for dinner, which is super handy.
{Capitol Hill: 917 E Pine St, Seattle}
{Wallingford: 1622 1/2 N 45th St. Seattle}
{Queen Anne: 321 W Galer St. Seattle}
{Madrona: 1408 34th Ave. Seattle}
Pizza Pi
Tho' not handmade in shop, Pizza Pi offers a dazzling array of vegan ice cream based treats such as root beer floats, ice cream sundaes, and even vegan banana splits! Whipped vegan cream and cherry included! You don't have to eat Pizza first, but it is a good idea.
{U-District: 5500 University Way NE, Seattle}
Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine and Teapot Vegetarian House also offer a vegan ice cream for desert, but probably not really "to go" like the shops above. You can also get Full Tilt vegan flavors at St. Dames and Loving Hut. The other day I was at The Kracken bar on the Ave and they had vegan ice cream. You can also grab single pack vegan fudge bars and ice cream cones at Sidecar during the summer. and Seems to be popping up everywhere.
Where else? Did I miss some place? Something new? Share! Tell!
(I didn't include sorbet on this list yet, since you can get it at almost all ice cream shops and lots of restaurants.)
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So you're saying Molly Moons' long lines are a good thing?
ReplyDeleteDoes hillside quickies in the u-dist still do ice cream?
ReplyDelete@Ryan. Ha! I was trying to be funny, but then I thought it sounded kind of snide so I removed it. But you are quick!
ReplyDelete@Justin. I don't know! Someone chime in if they do! I'll try the heck out of that.
I was at Molly Moon's last week or so and no Theo Chocolate Kiss. :( They did have their always-2-vegan-sorbet-options, but both with flavors I avoid. Yeah, I think a sorbet list would be good. I've had Gelatiamo at a few locations around town, and it's great. (Even their mango flavor is amazing though I usually hate mangoes.)
ReplyDeleteyes! Hillside has vegan milkshakes :) mmmmm
ReplyDeleteDon't forget about Bluebird's vegan coconut mint chip - one of my favorites. Delish!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Hillside Quickie in the U-District three times over the last year and they have never had ice cream on hand. They always tell me they ran out and forgot to buy more. I haven't been in a few months, so maybe they put it back on stock.
ReplyDeleteI went to Molly Moons last week looking for the Theo because I loved it last summer... They don't carry it right now I guess, when I asked when they were bringing it back they said they rarely make it because its a pain in the butt? Sorbet is boring. Also this year Healeo is hella stingy with the soft serve, depending on who serves you its a $4 child's cone. Blarg! Thank God I have an ice cream maker.
ReplyDeleteOh man, that is a bummer about Molly Moon. They have it on their online menu. I guess I'll remove it for now. It was so good! :(
ReplyDeleteYou have an ice cream maker? You should offer vegan ice cream party catering!
Also about Molly Moons - we went today and were told both sorbets were vegan, but then the guy said "honey is okay right?" I said no honey is not vegan... And both sorbets had honey so nothing was vegan :(
ReplyDeleteHands down Bluebird is the best with the horchata ice cream. If you're at home and have a craving I suggest Tempt Hemp Milk ice cream...the coconut lime is amazing and was on sale at PCC for only $3.
ReplyDeleteCentral Cinema has full tilt now! and a delicious kale salad!
ReplyDeleteYou forgot full tilts best location in Ballard! I think they are open till midnight on Friday and Saturday.
ReplyDeleteFYI, while Molly Moon's says they always have vegan sorbets, their sorbets are actually often not vegan because they are made using honey. The coconut based options (like the coconut chocolate chip, which is good) is the only actual vegan flavor that I've come across. It's good to ask!
ReplyDeleteI just got Full Tilt's vegan chocolate mint at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Pioneer Square the other day. They also have vegan choc covered graham crackers, oreos & pretzels!
ReplyDeleteAlso, Jodee's in Green Lake sells scoops of vanilla & chocolate Coconut Bliss!
ReplyDeleteYeahhhh, if you do not eat honey, be really careful at Molly Moon's. I don't think they get it.
ReplyDeleteI have had them tell me that there is "absolutely no honey" in the vegan sorbet only to have them contradict themselves on the same flavor the next time. Sadly, I no longer go there as it's not worth it.