Absolutely loved Hellenika and their cultured gelato! Right by Pike's Place and we happened to stumble upon it. From other reviews we were lucky there wasn't a long line! Thought the 20 minute churning was neat to see as well as the windows into their kitchen. Appreciated being able to sample! I ended up going with a different direction than I originally would have because of the samples. Coconut Ube was so good! Has little pieces of coconut which adds to the texture and the Plain Greek almost tastes like cheesecake. A small was plenty too and loved you could do two flavors even for a small. read more

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Had to stop at Hellenika Cultured Creamery while exploring Pike Place Market and it did not disappoint. The gelato is incredibly creamy, rich, and packed with flavor -- you can truly taste the freshness in every bite. I loved that everything is churned every 20 minutes or less, which gives it such a smooth texture. The menu has a great mix of staple favorites and fun seasonal rotations, so there's always something new to try. The staff was friendly, patient, and happy to let us sample flavors before choosing (honestly, you'll want to try them all). The shop itself is bright, spotless, and super easy to order from, which made the whole experience even better. Portions are the perfect size, prices are reasonable for Pike Place Market, and the quality is absolutely worth it. If you're visiting Pike Place and want a refreshing treat, this place is a must-stop. The Honey Lavender and Ube Coconut were amazing! And the Mango Tajin is not one to be slept on. read more

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Delicious Greek yogurt ice cream, we had the ube coconut, the cherry hibiscus and the 7th inning stretch (popcorn, peanuts and caramel ice cream). Super creamy and awesome. I've seen them in stores locally and now that I've tried it, I'll definitely get a pint or two. Service was very efficient and friendly, great treat if you walk Pike place or if you are close by. read more

I learned about this ice cream parlor from IG for their viral swirling creamery videos. When we first passed by the store in the afternoon hours, there was a huge line out the door, about half an hour wait time. Luckily when we passed by it again next morning, there wasn't any line, so we decided to try it out. The store is small. Everyone walks thru the aisle and during the turn you get to see the churning flavors. They had 8 flavors available. They hand out small portions for the flavors guests want to try. The scoops come in three cup sizes of S, M, L and a split option available as well. Prices are between $7 and $14. We tried the mango, lime curd, and ube coconut flavors. Mango was my favorite. We got small cups of mango and ube coconut. But even small cups had such large scoops, we kept eating for a while. The ice cream was so dense and creamy, very unique texture. The staff member were super friendly. They were smiling all the time and handing tasting spoons to all guests without any fuss. The checkout process was quick and simple. We were delighted to be able to try out this viral spot. read more

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This ice cream tasted out of this world! I've never had ice cream taste so smooth and creamy with such vibrant flavors. The worker was extremely helpful and gave us multiple flavors to try. Ube and mango were my absolute flavors. This place is a must visit when in Seattle. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Mango and ube - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were visiting Pike Place Market and saw a LONG LINE for this ice cream place so we decided to try. Hellenika is known for gelato made with local milk and live cultures, blending Greek aspects. Small menu for the flavors. You can sample as many as you like. I got ube coconut. It's creamy and soft. Fresh for sure. As we eating it, it didn't melt at all. I know that's definitely a good quality gelato. I found the small cup was still too much for me. You can ask for a split (half and half) to buy more flavors. It's a very popular spot. Line up to order, take some pictures then exit. No tables or seats inside. Nice Greek theme through out the store. The lady was very nice and patient with all the customers. (Imaging everyone asks for multiple samples). Highly recommended to try it out. Go early to avoid the line (we did that). read more

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Tried London Fog during my first time. The second time, we tried marionberry and raspberry coconut, 7th inning, and Dutch chocolate. The churned gelato was the best that I have ever had. It was smooth and perfectly sweet with real ingredients. Depending on the time of the day, there may be a line. If you go when they open, there is no line. There are no tables to sit at but you can just eat the Pike's Market. The servers were all friendly. read more

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I love ice cream and especially LOVE A creamery! Hellenika's has been sneaking its way onto my feeds because of their unique flavors and delicious milk taste. They even offer flights in case you want to try a few flavors. It's located at Pike Place making it a busy location but the line goes by quickly and there's nowhere to sit so it's a quick grab and go spot. I would have liked to be able to enjoy my ice cream there but maybe they'll expand eventually. They're constantly churning ice cream and sometimes you might need to wait a few minutes for it to be ready but it's well worth it. I wasn't patient enough unfortunately but something to consider. I of course tried a few before deciding and was shocked that the flavors were a lot more subtle than expected. The milky taste was there but not enough for me. read more

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Yooo, *bold* black sesame taste in the xian black sesame mochi Greek gelato with a tangy flair. Though the more I ate it the more I realized that it's a tad too sweet for me; I couldn't finish a small size. I also tried the cantaloupe flavor (pretty tart, almost as tart as a sorbet lol) and the ube coconut flavor (deliciously tastes *just* like Magnolia ube ice cream :p). No line when visiting on a Thursday afternoon in early March. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Xian black sesame mochi & cantaloupe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It took us three times before we actually went inside. The first two times, the line was just too long. We eventually came a little before they opened on a Sunday and were able to get in quickly. We tried a few flavors. Some of them I felt were not that flavorful and a little bland. I ended up choosing the POG flavor which was nice and fruity and my friend liked their Sweet Corn flavor. The store is really nice, bright and clean and you can see into what is kind of there kitchen. They also have multiple staff helping. read more

I have walked by Hellenika Cultured Creamery at Pike Place Market so many times, and the line is always insane even in the dead of winter. The zombie-like insanity coveting Hellenika is in competition for the (not-)first Starbucks steps away. Well, as luck would have it that we finally encountered a short line on a pouring rainy day. The inside is sparkling clean with canisters of whirling ice cream. Even though we sampled some from a very kind staff member, we opted to get a takeaway container instead. I won the rock-paper-scissors over hubby and chose the Marionberry. I still want the Seattle/London Fog and Lemon Curd in the future, while he wants the Ube Coconut next. The ice cream is super rich and thick. The marionberry flavor is full of berry goodness. I am glad I bought the take-out container. I learned that I want only about two tablespoons at a time. It is soooo rich! I also learned something else. These are at select grocery stores, too! read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Marionberry pre-packed container - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're visiting Pike Market, this is a must try, at least once! There was a line out the door when we went, which I assume is normal, but it's worth it if you've never tried! Never had cultures ice cream before so was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. Staff was fantastic, offering samples and having plenty of recommendations. read more

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Took the opportunity to revisit with a very short line around 5pm just before close. Saw they had Lunar New Year flavors so figured this was a prime opportunity to come back, though did not see the Yuzu Cheesecake which sounds delicious. Instead, they had most of the regular offerings plus Dragon's Beard. All the flavors were available this time, churning smoothly, and with no lengthy delays. Delicious froyo-like gelato, but in large quantities, the Greek yogurt tanginess gets a bit heavy on the taste buds. Ice cream or regular froyo I can unhealthily demolish large quantities of, but not the Greek yogurt gelato here. Maybe a good thing calorie wise and for the wallet, but I think a small cup is more than enough! Would rather come here more often for a treat than overload in one visit. Honey Matcha - very light matcha, stronger Greek yogurt tanginess, and a dabble of honey for balance. While it's not too sweet (good thing), I do wish there was more earthy, grassy undertones. Probably a good way to ease into matcha for those unfamiliar or those who aren't fond of the grass-like taste. This had the yogurt consistency much like all the other flavors. Dragon's Beard - consistency and texture here was more akin to ice cream, not as creamy. Interesting flavor, tasty, nutty, and not very sweet. Dragon's beard is a colorful Chinese treat that's essentially sugar infused with goodies like nuts. Flavor wise, we thought it tasted almost berry-like, though I don't actually think that's the case. It's more like a light, cotton candy. The peanuts added a nice texture which many other flavors don't have, great for the sensory add. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Marionberry Pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I tried every flavor. Lemon curd and 7th inning stretch good combo. The plain flavor also was better than expected to be plain. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Lemon curd , 7th inning stretch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After several visits, I figured it was time to come back and update my review of Hellenika Cultured Creamery...and yeah, it's an easy 5 stars. This place is such a standout in Pike Place. Ive never been to a place like this before. I've been back multiple times now and it's been consistent every single time, which honestly says a lot in a spot that gets this much foot traffic. The flavors are simple but done right, and whatever they're doing with the texture needs to be studied because it's next level. It's also just a fun stop when you're wandering the market. Quick, easy, and fun. If you're in Pike Place and even remotely in the mood for something sweet, don't skip this place. It's absolutely worth it. read more

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I had been dying to try Hellenika ice cream, and I'm so glad I finally did because it was delicious! We ordered the ice cream flight, which I'm really happy we did because it let us try a variety of flavors. Our absolute favorites were the plain, ube, and chocolate. The ice cream was perfectly light and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The flavors were bright and fresh, and I liked the Greek yogurt twist. I think it gives the ice cream a nice balance and texture. It can get a bit busy during tourist season, but the line moves pretty quickly. The shop itself is very cute and nicely decorated, with a clean and inviting look. The flight was very much worth it and a good portion size for trying multiple flavors. The staff were also friendly and helpful. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4.5 stars overall. We have friends that always visit from out of town and this time, finally braved the line. We thought the place closed at 6:00 P.M. according to online (asked the lady at the front if we would make it if we stood in line at 5:30 P.M. and she just said "I don't know" which was a little off putting). It took about 35-40 minutes for us to get in (and I'm glad we did but I would wish they have a better system so we wouldn't feel nervous). Once inside the store, there's a little area where you can see the churning occur. We tried several samples and then split two medium sizes (4 flavors) which was a little too much for 3 people. The flavors are very unique and creamy and it's not quite like froyo which does make it unique. It is a nice treat on a warm day. I think there are times where the line isn't crazy too so worth a touristy stop in Pike's Place. read more

My last visit here was probably when they had their gochujang-flavored gelato, which was probably 2 years ago. For this visit, I came across their Lunar New Year flavors, and got to try some with my bestie on a rainy Saturday noon after lunch. Lines here are particularly long but probably because it was the weekend. There's no seating inside but you can see the gelato churning up at the counter, and the kitchen itself when you go deeper inside. At the front, you can sample flavors that you like, and servers were very fast and efficient in serving everyone any flavor they wanted to have. I had several, though my bestie and I settled on both the dragon's breath and the sakura chamomille: - Dragon's breath has peanuts, sesame seeds, cotton candy and - the big one - dragon fruit. Taste was more heavily of dragon fruit while you kinda had to slowly eat the gelato to pick up on the rest of the ingredients. The peanuts were interesting; it added a nutty flavor that balanced whatever sweetness came from the dragon fruit and cotton candy. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Dragon's breath (left) and sakura chamomille (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After stalking places to try in Seattle during my business trip, Hellenika made it onto my list. However, I wanted to like it so much more than I actually did. I love ube and sampled the ube ice cream, but I was not a fan. I ended up settling on the cookie butter, which was yummy at first but had a strong yogurt taste that I grew tired of. I only finished about half of it. The space was very clean, and the presentation of the ice cream was unique since it churns right in front of you. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I am sorry it fell a little flat for me. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Cookie Butter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a Greek ice cream place. You can see they mixed the ice cream in the spot. You will notice the ice cream is constantly rotate and mixing. The ice cream is very creamy and cheesy. It is different kind of experience. I am not sure like it and hate it. It is kind of interesting. The flavor of choice is unique and special. They have flavors such as Seattle fog and Lemon puppy seed. read more

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Great place--clean, welcoming, and the workers were very friendly. They truly make ice cream into an art form, and it's awesome watching them make it fresh right in front of you. Delicious and fun experience! read more

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Line was long but definitely worth the wait. The staff were friendly and patient even with the crowd. We pretty much tried every flavor they had and everything was delicious. I ordered the ube and it was super creamy but still light. I also appreciated the little touches like not charging for their stickers. The worker who helped us even let us pick which one we wanted and we each got one. The koala bear sticker is so cute. Definitely a fun stop if you're in the area. read more

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I was told by so many different people that I had to check this place out, and I am so glad I did! There was a bit of a line but it moved fairly quickly, and the workers were super efficient. It is decorated inside but it's only for the line, so my friends and I went outside to eat it. I liked that we could literally see the yogurt being churned inside! I was able to sample many different flavors but I went with the honey matcha. It was so dense and creamy, flavor packed, and delicious! I'd definitely go back again! read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - honey matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I waited about 15 minutes in line, but it moved pretty quickly. The staff were so nice and let me sample all the flavors available. The inside is clean and well-decorated with a Greek-inspired feel. The menu rotates weekly, and some of the flavors were unique. I loved that you can see the freshly churned soft serve being made right in front of you, and they have a sign showing which flavors are currently being churned or temporarily unavailable. I got the Plain Greek and Honeydew Mint, and both were so good. Some other flavors I really enjoyed sampling were Lemon Curd and Money Matcha. Overall, it's like Greek yogurt in soft-serve form and it's really good. I definitely recommend it! read more

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This place is located at Pike Market so def recommend going on a week day because there was no line when I went but on Saturday there was a pretty long line. Other than that, they have different types of flavors & they do let you try as many as you want while you're waiting. The ones I tried were super creamy & I personally loved them all but I choose the Ube coconut because it was truly the best one of them all! It was super creamy, not too sweet & the Ube flavor really stood it! read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Ube coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the perfect sweet treat when you're trying to satisfy a craving and hit your protein goals. They use Greek yogurt as the base for their gelato, so you get all the benefits of cultured yogurt with the creamy, indulgent texture of ice cream. I tried the vanilla malt and Dutch chocolate, and loved each one on its own - but the combination was especially delicious. The shop is located right across from Pike Place Market and stands out with its bright Greek-inspired blue-and-white walls. Inside, you're greeted by a counter of freshly churned gelato, with the creamery visible in the back, which adds to the charm. The staff were incredibly kind and patient as I sampled flavors and asked questions, which made the experience even better. It's a popular new spot, so the line can get pretty long - but it moves quickly, and the team runs the place like a well-oiled machine. Definitely worth the wait! read more

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The ice cream and frozen yogurt here were absolutely delicious -- fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. They have some really unique tastes you don't find everywhere, and everything tasted high quality. One thing I really liked was being able to see the preparation process -- the place looked very clean and well organized, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot worth coming back to if you love good desserts. read more

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It was SUPER crowded. I LOVE frozen yogurt so I had to try. It did not let me down. It tasted a different than your classic froyo, it was more like icecream that tasted like yogurt. (I do perfer normal froyo but it was delicious). Wasn't the biggest fan on of the ube but the matcha was delish. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Ube Coconut & Honey Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and picked up our gelato to enjoy by the water! It was very busy when we arrived, but service was fast and friendly. We tried the black sesame flavor, but would love to come back to try the yuzu cheesecake. The texture of the gelato was particularly good and the scoop size was surprisingly big for what looked like a very small cup! read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Black sesame - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went on a Sunday around 2:45 PM, and there was a pretty long line outside in the cold winter weather. If you're planning to visit on the weekend, be prepared to wait outside and make sure to dress warmly. We waited about 20 minutes to get in, which honestly wasn't as bad as I expected. I tried most of the flavors, and my favorite was the ube coconut it had little bits of coconut that added a nice texture. Just keep in mind that it melts pretty quickly, so I'd recommend eating it right away. Was it worth a 20-minute wait? I don't think so. I also missed some of the traditional flavors you usually find at other shops, but it seems like they have a rotating menu each week. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Ube Coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Such a beautiful creamery and there's a window in the back for you to see their operation in action! I love what they've done to the interior and that it sits right across from Pike Place Market, super festive. In celebration of lunar new year, the decors were out. There was a line, but it did go by fast. I'm a fan of their honey matcha (creamy, not too sweet, perfect balance of matcha), less so on black sesame (gummy, too experimental). I'd love to come back and try their ube coconot and yuzu cheesecake flavors. read more

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This was the first yelp event I was able to be apart of and I'm so happy I got in! I had the chamomile flavor and I was so sad to see it end! The service was also great! It's a tiny bit loud in there because a lot of people were wanting to get gelato but that's a good sign right?! I highly recommend visiting this location for such delicious creamy gelato! 100% I'm coming back! read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Yelp merch for the win! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This Hellenika spot is very busy and is just a few doors down from the original Starbucks location at the Pike Place Market. The entryway is bright and inviting and inside there are 3 duplicate stations behind the counter serving a rotating array of frozen yogurts. The kind staff were welcoming and highly encouraged sampling the flavors. After sampling some flavors my wife picked the Honeydew Mint flavor in a walkaround cup which is a perfect size for walking around the market area while enjoying a sweet snack. These frozen delights are smoothly churned while they are in the vats behind the counter waiting to be eaten and there is a large window in the back area where you can see where they make the product. Definitely give this place a try for some probiotic-infused somewhat healthy froyo. Great concept! read more

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Came for a Yelp event and got the Black Sesame flavor. It was delicious! I would like to come back to try other flavors. It's in Pike Place so parking was a bit challenging- but worth a trip! read more

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My son and I stopped by close to closing on Friday and were pleasantly surprised there was no line. They had such unique flavors to choose from! We sampled the matcha honey, which was delicious, but ultimately chose the honeydew mint. It was my first time trying Greek ice cream, and with a trip to the Greek islands coming up next month, I figured why not? The texture was perfectly soft and creamy, and the flavors were well balanced -- sweet, but not overly so. We'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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I went before closing time, there was online. Sample bites were good portion. I tired caramel miso and Ube Coconut. I like the both so I asked for half and half. It was creamy with coconut slides mixed in. The caramel was leading flavor with little salty. The service was good. But there was no seatings inside. It is about $8 for small, single flavor. read more

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Came for a Yelp Elite Event, stayed for the flavors. Located in Pike Place Market, so be aware parking is either severely limited or chaotic in the parking garages. It's better to walk here from wherever you're staying if possible, this way you can stop at all the stalls and check out everything. The store is small but you only need to come in, try a few flavors, and walk out with a smile. They serve slow fermented gelato. It's family owned, with Greek roots. The staff are incredibly warm, friendly, and generous with samples! Unlimited samples. We went last night and they had a great line up for lunar new year. We tried 4 different flavors, but I ended up with the ube coconut because I'm an ube fanatic. Miso caramel: Very caramel forward, hint of miso not much to turn you away from this. Very good if you want a rich, creamy caramel flavor. Yuzu cheesecake: Subtle yuzu flavor, tart cheesecake flavor. Honey matcha: Toned down matcha flavor from the sweetness of the honey. Good choice for those who aren't matcha fans but willing to branch out. Ube coconut: A classic in my opinion. Creamy rich ube flavor with bits of coconut to give just a little texture. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a well operated creamery. The staff is helpful and friendly in a way thats also inviting. I enjoyed watching the various flavors of Gelato, is this really gelato?, twirl and mix in their cool display containers in real time. I tried about 3 flavors before deciding on 1 since they only had about 4 fruity flavored options. I usually dont mix flavor types so next time ill be sure to try their cocolatey or earthy flavored gelato. I hope they eventually add new flavors. Overall i think the flavors I tried were good enough and very high quality, but a bit more mellow than i really desire from my desserts. While gelato isnt even close to my favorite ice cream style cold treat, this does rank near the top of the list for Gelato I have tried. I understand that everyone has different preferences and I understand how so many people rave about this place. I can see myself coming back for more eventually, but not over my current favorite ice cream shops. read more

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What a beautiful blustery President's Day to get greek yogurt at Pike's Market. My family and I rarely visit this area and when we do, it becomes an adventure for us. We came to Hellenika half an hour after they opened and there were no lines to be seen. It was our first visit here so it was exciting to see the yogurts churning and seeing the not-so-overwhelming menu. My family and I ordered blue moon, which is not affiliated with the beer and a London fog, both in the smallest size ($6.xx). The blue moon had a sweet bubbly gum/cotton candy flavor to which both my 2 and 4 year old enjoyed. My husband bought the London fog which did not taste like what it was named after, but it was still sweet and delicious, nonetheless. Both flavors had a sourness to them but not overbearing. This establishment does not have tables and chairs, which is unfortunate but as it was dry outside, we did not mind eating them in the cold. As for location and parking, it is at Pike's Market. Parking is always hefty. It's really too bad that they are so far from where we live, however, I will take note to bring family and friends here when they decide to visit Pike's Market. read more

Hellenika Cultured Creamery - London Fog - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious!! The line moves quickly. You can taste as many flavors as you'd like. It's a nice little treat so make sure to stop by next time you're visiting Pike Place in Seattle. read more

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