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Always Summer slaps. I love an ice cream place that stays open late and serves delicious dairy-free flavors. This place is so cheery and cute and the service is super friendly. I loved my chocolate and raspberry sorbets and my hubs loved his black sesame and strawberry matcha ice creams. I liked reading about the owners' stories on their web site. Will definitely be back next time we're in Lake Forest Park!
What a great find! They got it all going on at Always Summer Cafe. They have coffee, ice cream, crepes, cocktails, and a little retail. I had a great afagato with black sesame ice cream and bought a nice citrus cacao lip balm. My friend had an iced mocha that was the best!!
We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we decided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back!
Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We stopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit.
What drew me in was that they serve affogatos! I got mine with the honeycomb ice cream and it was delightful! It's a cute shop located in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Service was friendly and prompt.
Cute shop, spacious, not busy on a Saturday evening. Pistachio gelato was creamy and flavorful. Even the mini scoop is a good amount of ice cream!
I am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. The girl behind the counter let me try most of the flavors and by far honeycomb was my favorite, but I was also super impressed with the cardamom pistachio. Not normally I'm not a pistachio person but it's cardamom heavy and again incredibly unique never again before have I had a cardamom flavored ice cream. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere!
Was at the Town Center and saw the sign for the Dubai Chocolate Sundae in the mall. It was a hot day so why not? The sundae is made with pistachio ice cream and chocolate sorbet, topped with pistachio sauce, chocolate sauce, pistachio pieces, chocolate chips, and shredded phyllo dough which surprisingly remained crisp even more than halfway through the sundae. Despite all that, the sundae was lighter than I expected, not dense or heavy which was nice. Price was a bit ka-ching!at $16 but it was my special treat. Staff told me the ice creams are locally formulated and made and there is a diverse array of flavors such as ube and honey saffron. I like how the flavor signage gives ideas of how to pair/use the different flavors. I totally forgot to take a pic of my sundae before eating so the sign that piqued my interest will have to do! I'm not up this way very often but will definitely check in when I do.
Bright and cheery, the vibes are high at Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe! Located in a nondescript strip mall in Lake Forest Park, Always Summer is a cozy little ice cream cafe that features a fun menu of ice cream flavors and coffee drinks. We didn't grab ice cream this time around, but did enjoy their: - Litchi Coconut Latte - Blueberry Cream Latte Shoutout to the cafe as well for not charging for non-dairy milk - woohoo! The guy working at the shop was also very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to share a little bit about the background of the cafe. Just peeking at their shelves, but it looks like they'll eventually come out with their own merchandise? Overall, Always Summer has such a cheery interior, that I bet it'll be super popular once the weather gets better.
Cute little ice cream shop with unique and tasty flavors! There are seats and games for people to hang out.
One of my new favorite ice cream spots! So cute and I love how unique this place is. They have ice cream sandwiches, donuts, brownies, and gulab jamun. Super friendly service. Not too sweet and again the best thing about this place are flavors you can't find elsewhere. I highly recommend this place and would come back!
Wow! The flavors are simply outstanding. Pistachio & Cardamom ice cream thats amazing, worthy of sharing, and returning. Crepes also are perfectly executed and just delightfully flavored. And of course.. the coffee was pulled expertly with velvety foam. Yes, we will be returning and bringing family and friends.
First time here and for sure will be back. So many interesting flavors it was hard to choose. The scoopers were friendly and didn't bat an eye at a little indecision in choosing our flavors. I went with the black sesame, a favorite of mine that I can't find at a lot of places. It was very good. I also really liked their take on matcha with a ribbon of strawberry jam. My wife got the raspberry sorbet and chocolate sorbet. The raspberry was one of the best I've tasted in a long time. With so many interesting flavors we will be back for sure. I have to also mention what a fun shop it is with its bright colorful tiles and bright yellow ice cream scoop display hanging from the ceiling. read more
The Town Center shopping area has the expected anchor tenants, and finishing touches that make it complete - a chocolate shop, bakery, bookstore, public library, and Always Summer contribute to make this a destination. Ice cream flavors are a mixture of classics, and things like cardamom and matcha, providing interest and not just oddball spices for the sake of quirkiness. As far as I can tell, Always Summer isn't part of a chain, but the look and feel of the space is very polished and coordinated. Between their merch display, and the forest of ice cream scoops hanging from the ceiling, the design aesthetic stands out. The people behind the counter were friendly and efficient, just what you would hope for in this type of establishment. read more
5 days ago
Such a creative ice cream cafe! They have so many creations for crepes, coffee and ice cream cocktails. We tried the cardamom dream cocktail with pistachio and a chocolate martini. They were so rich and flavorful. The chocolate was especially rich decadent. RUN to support this small business! read more
Always Summer slaps. I love an ice cream place that stays open late and serves delicious dairy-free flavors. This place is so cheery and cute and the service is super friendly. I loved my chocolate and raspberry sorbets and my hubs loved his black sesame and strawberry matcha ice creams. I liked reading about the owners' stories on their web site. Will definitely be back next time we're in Lake Forest Park! read more
24 days ago
What a great find! They got it all going on at Always Summer Cafe. They have coffee, ice cream, crepes, cocktails, and a little retail. I had a great afagato with black sesame ice cream and bought a nice citrus cacao lip balm. My friend had an iced mocha that was the best!! read more
We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we decided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back! read more
Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We stopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit. read more
What drew me in was that they serve affogatos! I got mine with the honeycomb ice cream and it was delightful! It's a cute shop located in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Service was friendly and prompt. read more
1 year ago
I am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! am so excited that Always Summer exists! The owners are fantastic, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. But what really blew me away are the flavors and recipes--they're so unique, creative, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the ice cream is next level, and I left super impressed. The girl behind the counter let me try most of the flavors and by far honeycomb was my favorite, but I was also super impressed with the cardamom pistachio. Not normally I'm not a pistachio person but it's cardamom heavy and again incredibly unique never again before have I had a cardamom flavored ice cream. On top of that, the decor inside is adorable--the kind of place where you want to buy every piece of swag on the shelves. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee offerings, too. This spot is in the perfect location for me--it's a great halfway point to meet friends from Seattle (I'm in Kirkland), and it's the best pick-me-up stop after a long day at Seattle Children's with the kids. I'm already planning to come back soon, whether it's with my girlfriends or for a date night with my husband. I really hope they expand throughout the greater Seattle area--this place deserves to be everywhere! read more
1 month ago
Was at the Town Center and saw the sign for the Dubai Chocolate Sundae in the mall. It was a hot day so why not? The sundae is made with pistachio ice cream and chocolate sorbet, topped with pistachio sauce, chocolate sauce, pistachio pieces, chocolate chips, and shredded phyllo dough which surprisingly remained crisp even more than halfway through the sundae. Despite all that, the sundae was lighter than I expected, not dense or heavy which was nice. Price was a bit ka-ching!at $16 but it was my special treat. Staff told me the ice creams are locally formulated and made and there is a diverse array of flavors such as ube and honey saffron. I like how the flavor signage gives ideas of how to pair/use the different flavors. I totally forgot to take a pic of my sundae before eating so the sign that piqued my interest will have to do! I'm not up this way very often but will definitely check in when I do. read more
2 months ago
Delicious ice cream, fair priced, it was perfect for a hot summer day! We got lavender lemonade, black sesame, strawberry matcha & mango flavors. They also have crepes, coffee & sundaes! read more
1 year ago
Bright and cheery, the vibes are high at Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe! Located in a nondescript strip mall in Lake Forest Park, Always Summer is a cozy little ice cream cafe that features a fun menu of ice cream flavors and coffee drinks. We didn't grab ice cream this time around, but did enjoy their: - Litchi Coconut Latte - Blueberry Cream Latte Shoutout to the cafe as well for not charging for non-dairy milk - woohoo! The guy working at the shop was also very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to share a little bit about the background of the cafe. Just peeking at their shelves, but it looks like they'll eventually come out with their own merchandise? Overall, Always Summer has such a cheery interior, that I bet it'll be super popular once the weather gets better. read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
One of my new favorite ice cream spots! So cute and I love how unique this place is. They have ice cream sandwiches, donuts, brownies, and gulab jamun. Super friendly service. Not too sweet and again the best thing about this place are flavors you can't find elsewhere. I highly recommend this place and would come back! read more
8 months ago
Wow! The flavors are simply outstanding. Pistachio & Cardamom ice cream thats amazing, worthy of sharing, and returning. Crepes also are perfectly executed and just delightfully flavored. And of course.. the coffee was pulled expertly with velvety foam. Yes, we will be returning and bringing family and friends. read more
3 months ago
We went to the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market today, and after enjoying that, we strolled over to Always Summer for some ice cream. It had been recommended to me by a friend. They have some more standard flavors, but they also had some more unusual ones. I saw one with matcha, and there was lemon basil (sorbet, I believe). I had the lavender lemonade, and oh my goodness!, was it good. There was a gentle note of lavender and then the sweet lemon, and it was very creamy. While it was rich, it wasn't overwhelmingly so -- just right. My husband had a chocolate-banana crepe and enjoyed that a lot too. I highly recommend this place! read more
5 months ago
We visited and tried their Pistachio Cream and Vanilla ice cream flavors! So, so good! Not too sweet, but nicely decadent! Will definitely come back to try more of their flavors and chai drinks ASAP! The interior was bright and clean, with really cute touches of color! Great place to visit for a sweet treat, especially for the upcoming summer! read more
1 year ago
New find in lake Forest Park! This ice cream shop just opened in March 2025. The decor is colorful and caters to kids with furniture sized fot little humans. They have the regular flavors but also a variety of really interesting ones with an Indian twist - like the gulab jamun sundae. They also have masala chai - a personal favorite. My kids had the cotton candy and chocolate ice cream and loved it. We will be back to try the others! read more
2 months ago
Wanted to treat my kids and went to this new ice cream shop, it's adorable! The place is beautiful. My son tried (and loved) the strawberry ice cream and my daughter and I shared the pistachio which was amazing. They also have espresso specials and I tried the cortado bon bon which is made with condensed milk and it was spectacular, really creamy! The service was amazing and the place was immaculately clean. I hope they do great, I'm sure as soon as the farmer's market opens for the season they'll be super busy. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Highly recommend! The owner is super nice. The ice cream is so good. The cardamom pistachio is to die for. Very cute and bright. I am coming back! read more
4 months ago
6 months ago
Amazing and fresh ice cream! Incredible customer service! Such a cute shop :) My cousin recommended this place to me and I'm so happy I went. I'll definitely be back! read more
8 months ago
7 months ago
Amazing customer service, very yummy food and ice cream, and super cute decorations + merch read more
1 year ago
Everything about this ice cream shop was wonderful. The employees were so delightful and friendly; they made my experience amazing even before getting my ice cream. I tried a few flavors and the cardamom pistachio was my favorite, but ended up ordering the special: Dubai sundae and the citrus mocha latte. Both were delicious! The Sunday was ~$12.50 and the specialty latte (16oz) was ~$7 (based on memory and no extra charge for oat milk. The seating area was nicely designed and cozy to enjoy the sweet treat in. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Cardamom latte and lichi coconut latte. They do a really great job balancing out the flavors so it isn't too sweet and melts really well into the latte. All the small merchandise they sell are so thoughtful and high quality. I'm eyeing their teapot because they are so cute! read more
1 year ago
Creative flavors. You can tell the owner cares deeply about the all details of the customer experience. Service is friendly. Ambiance is relaxed, fun, family friendly. I got the ice cream this time. coming back for the lattes, sundaes, and new seasonal goodies. read more
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17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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