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    Kate's Ice Cream

    4.8 (58 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Linnea E.

    Dairy free ice cream? Yes please! My lactose intolerance thanks you Kate. I visited in the summer and got to try the range of seasonal flavors before opting with to go with the peach crisp which I highly recommend! Light and fruity with a nice mix of oat crumble. And of course I couldn't say no to a fresh waffle cone!

    Sweet potato pie and ube in a split scoop
    Edward G.

    Coming from Austin and not being vegan, I wasn't familiar with Kate's, but the ice cream here is genuinely great. I tried a seasonal sweet potato pie flavor and an ube flavor. Both were delicious and had clean, sweet flavors without any strong aftertaste, which can happen sometimes with vegan ice creams. The waffle cone is vegan too, and while bottom tip of the cone became more hard than crispy, I would still get the waffle cone again. They give free samples, and I love the double-sided sample spoons because it makes you feel less guilty about trying two flavors at once. The person who helped me was incredibly friendly and walked me through each flavor while I sampled. He explained the ingredients, what made each one unique, and which ones were seasonal. I ordered a split scoop in a waffle cone, and the portion felt close to a double scoop. Your mileage may vary, but if you're stuck between one scoop or two, consider the split scoop. A couple small tables inside and free self-serve water, although when I was there, most customers were taking their ice cream to walk with. Fantastic service, great flavors, and a fully vegan menu that even non-vegans will love.

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    Vince P.

    Kate's Ice Cream is a plant-based and fully vegan Portland-based ice cream chain that was once voted the best vegan ice cream in the entire nation! This location is in Northwest Portland where there is street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a nice and cozy setup with a couple tables for seating. For their menu, they have a unique selection of different ice cream flavors to choose from. Wifey ended up getting the Marionberry Cobbler and I got the Orange Creamsicle. All of the staff very friendly and accommodating here. This is definitely one of the best ice cream shops in PDX!

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    Hop N.

    This was my first time trying this ice cream shop, and it was great! The staff was friendly and offered me and my friends plenty of samples to try. Also inside is very cute with not a lot of seatings. I've heard Kate ice cream is known for their plant based ice cream flavors, and I was really impressed. They also use a lot of local ingredients, which is a great touch. Everything I tried was delicious, and I ended up going with the sweet corn and blueberry jam flavor. It was great although I did find it a bit too sweet after a while. Still, I'll definitely stop by again if I'm ever in the area!

    Jed R.

    It's vegan. Make sure you read that before going in (I know I did). I tried the ube and it was good but I landed on just what I wanted...the vanilla. You could kinda taste the difference but it was still pretty solid overall. The service was pretty quick. The kicker...they have flights!!!

    Cookie Monster, Ube
    Tram D.

    Cute ice cream shop on 23rd. For vegan ice cream, it was really smooth and creamy. The cookie monster flavor has a light coconut flavor to it as does the ube! The coconut flavor pairs really well with the ube. While good, I do think it's a little expensive. I got the mini scoop and it was $5.25. My friends got the split scoop for $6 something which was a better deal as the scoops were a lot bigger and fairer.

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    Nina J.

    Amazing vegan ice cream! They use coconut milk based for their ice cream. The texture is incredible and if I were blindfolded I wouldn't be able to tell it's vegan ice cream! The Cookie Monster flavor is great, but the Ube is by far my favorite. It's super rich and has a strong flavor. To get your money's worth, I recommend the split scoop for $6.25 which was basically two whole scoops. The mini scoop is very very small compared to the single scoop size.

    Steph F.

    Who knew plant-based and gluten free ice cream can be so good? The family stopped by after dinner for some ice cream. The staff were friendly and encouraged is to try different flavors. My kids opted for a scoop each of the triple chocolate brownie and cookie monster. My weakness is a good floral flavor ice cream and the rose water cardamom hit the spot. You can order your scoops by the flight, mini scoop, single scoop, solid scoop, double scoop, or triple scoop. You could also grab a point if your favorite flavor here too to bring home.

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    Sophia W.

    Kate's Ice Cream is ranked the best ice cream in Portland for a reason! Walking in the store I was nervous since I had high hopes and medium expectations. I went with a friend who knew more about the establishment and assured me the ice cream was just as good as everyone says. After looking at the options for a bit, the worker, who was genuinely so kind and helpful gave me some samples and aided me in selecting the perfect flavor for that moment. I took my first few bites of ice cream and I was sold. What a delicious and exciting scoop of ice cream that was. In addition to the delicious flavors in my mouth the space was cute, welcoming and appropriate for the amount and kinds of clientele who visited the store during my visit. Although it was such good ice cream I do try and limit myself to just a few visits per month since it feels more like a special experience than a casual spot. Thank you Kate!

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    Jas L.

    During my Portland foodie tour, I stopped by Kate's Ice Cream and it was everything a dairy-free dessert lover could want! This airy, modern spot serves up plant-based & gluten-free ice cream that doesn't compromise on flavor or texture. As an ice cream lover, I was delightfully surprised! I went for a small scoop of the Strawberry--a classic done right, made with coconut cream and swirled with housemade Oregon strawberry jam. The flavor was perfectly balanced--creamy, slightly tangy, and naturally sweet, with real fruit shining through. The shop itself was bright, welcoming, and perfect for a casual treat. Whether you're dairy-free, gluten-free, or just looking for amazing ice cream to try, Kate's is a must-visit in PDX!

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    Magda G.

    Such an adorable 100 plant based ice cream shop, the ambiance entering it makes you instantly smile. The ascetics of the shop are inviting, the colors of the shop are warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly. I ordered pistachio and it was delicious and the pistachio kick after is really nice. CC accepted.

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    Hamza M.

    i'm your biggest fan, i'll always stop by when i'm in the neighborhood, somehow my stomach always makes space, (even when i'm stuffed) plant-based, gluten-free, it's always a treat, you're bound to love, always so friendly and welcoming, (even when i'm absolutely nonplussed as to the flavor i'm feeling) samoa, butterscotch toffee, santa's cookies, peach are just some of my seasonal faves, cozy indoor seating, water, pints to go, ice cream sandwiches, pick up a pin while you're at it, thank you, Kate's, c ya next time!

    Sweet corn and blueberry jam flavor
    Anna B.

    I think I'm not the target audience for vegan ice cream- I find that it's very hard to achieve the right textural consistency with them and they often end up all being too sweet for me, but the creative flavors at Kate's were worth a shot, and the staff are very friendly! The sweet corn and blueberry was nice for the summer, and marionberry is always lovely as a flavor of anything. It's definitely very expensive ice cream and you get tiny little scoops. I'd recommend it to my friends who have dietary restrictions but not necessarily those to have access to dairy based desserts.

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    Yummy and always a treat. It's fanciful and fun - a special place especially if you've known Kate's since it was a cart and pop up.

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    Vegan and delicious. My non vegan family members are always happy to try Kate's favors. I keep missing the taco days!!!!

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    Extremely friendly service, inventive delicious flavors... what more could you ask for?! You will not miss the dairy!!

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