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This was a really elegant store, with some wonderful interior designs, arts, open windows, perfect to enjoy a bright sunny warm day with ice cream. When we came around 3pm, it wasn't busy, so we got to try some of the flavors right away. They had about fifteen different flavors, including few limited edition ones. We tried about six different ones before deciding the ones we wanted. The staff member was super friendly, politely handing us the sampling spoons with the requested flavors. The store offered single, double, split and kids scoops. They had waffle cone and bowls available as well. We picked the double vanilla and my favorite sea salt caramel ribbons. The kid's scoop costed $5.25 each and additional toppings were 75 cents each. I loved both the scoops. The taste was as good as other locations we had tried. The ice cream was dense and creamy. We enjoyed our time at the store, sitting by the benches they had by the large open windows.
We have tried Salt&Straw at various locations and states. Very consistent across it all. Open concept design. Benches against giant windows to feel the breeze (it was a hot day). I'm sure wintertime they shut it tight. Bathroom inside (need a code). The staff were very patient and friendly. You can ask as many samples as you want. Even if there's a line, it usually move fast. Creamy, strong flavor, good quality ice cream. The menu has interesting options. Even though we have been to many locations, we still haven't tried them all. There are tubs and merchandises on display if you like a souvenir.
This place has some really unique ice cream flavors. When we walked in it was pretty quiet. A friendly guy behind the counter let us try almost every flavor in the shop. I really appreciated letting us do that so that we knew what we wanted. In the end we each got to single scoop which was like $6.50 a person. We tried the salted caramel and then the pear with blue cheese. I just had to go with something a little crazy. While the ice cream is a little expensive, it's well worth it for the tasting experience. There was a cue set up outside, so it probably gets pretty busy at certain times on certain days, so be mindful that you might not get quite the experience we had, or that you'd have to wait a while if people in front of you try every flavor like we did.
Ordered and shared Coffee and Love nuts. Very fast service with samples given to try. The place is cute and clean.
Visited the Salt and Straw in Portland Oregon. Lots of unique flavors including 3 vegan options. Enjoyed the very unique vegan limited edition of plantain toffee with habanero peppers! It was delicious sweet and spicy! Worth the wait as the lines can get very long.
When I need a sweet fix I scream for ice cream. Then, hook up a fix of seasonal flavors at salt and Straw! Ah! Love that ice cream fix!
It's upscale ice cream... are you expecting to be disappointed? I'm sure you at least know Salt & Straw by reputation... it's the preeminent ice cream chain in Portland. And for good reasons! The flavors, taste and experience are truly phenomenal. I typically try to visit during the day so that there isn't a long line. If you come anytime after 6 PM, expect to wait a while. It's just that good! The staff is always incredibly friendly and they will let you sample as many flavors as you like before you decide. They have standard staples for flavors and then seasonal ones that rotate every few months. This particular location has very little seating so you should plan to take yours to go. I recommend enjoying it while you stroll on NW 23rd. Otherwise, the staff will be happy to pack up a scoop for you and/or you can take a pint to go! Parking is a typical challenge for this area, but prices are reasonable and you can't beat the service. My favorite part of the experience is that first step into the front door when I smell the fresh waffle cones being made. From beginning to end, it's a scrumptious culinary experience that can't be missed.
WOW! Probably the second best ice cream I've ever had; lots of mix ins and you can taste the quality of the ingredients. You can sample the flavors and watch the waffle cones being made completely fresh in front of you. I'm lucky i'm a local and can go back, if you're not go ahead and get 2 scoops!
We loved this spot!! Not everyone will agree - one of my friends thought it was good not amazing but - I think this is the best ice cream I have ever had in my life! Mine was the relatively tame Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Double Fold Vanilla. Strong theme of interesting and tasty combinations of vibrant flavors, that come through in the ice cream. Real scoops, which are not overly huge. Free samples, check it out if you are near one - it's worth a stop.
Lots of unique flavors with super kind staff! Line moves fast and not outrageously priced Lots of vegan flavors available and you can try as many as you'd like!
Excellent ice cream and a great place to swing by after dinner. Fun vibe and great service. Be prepared to stand in line all nights of the week.
On May 5th, 2026, my girl and I decided to eat all things taco-related and taco-shaped...including dessert, seeing as it was Cinco de Mayo. We came over to this location for dessert and the staff kindly honored our demand to have our waffle cones taco-shaped. It was such a fun and unforgettable experience. The vibes were immaculate. The staff was incredible. We definitely recommend anyone go there whenever they get the chance.
I tried one of Salt and Straws limited edition flavors. I tasted the Tomato Gelato, but it tasted odd so I had the Melon and Prosciutto. It only had bits of prosciutto in it so it really had no prosciutto flavor. It just tasted like melon. lt's about $7 for one scoop. Wow Pricey! Could buy a whole quart of ice cream at the grocery for that.
As seems to be the case with all Salt & Straw locations I've been to, the customer service was great! Even though they were busy, they were happy to offer us a ton of samples, especially because someone in our group had never been to a Salt & Straw before and wanted to try almost everything! I got a split single scoop of some of their flavors that are always on the menu and it was great! read more
2 months ago
I have lusted LONG for my favorite Chocolate Gooey Brownie, and here it is in all good glory. SURPRISE! There's a subscription for that!! Now we know... THE GOOD STUFF: They partner with local artisans and fifth-gen family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy to churn out inventive flavors that surprise and delight, meanwhile creating community and investing in meaningful initiatives (Portland Means Progress, Emerging Leaders program for underrepresented artisans/chefs, and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for kiddo cancer research). All from a couple of guys who had never made ice cream before! Ice cream that tastes good & gives me good feels, too. For late Summer I'm loving the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie (Limited Edition Summer Pies Series) and another classic-always-fave Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. The three make an incredible trifecta of my very own sundae (waffle bowl/cone optional)! read more
I've visited a number of Salt & Straw locations across the US and this location maintains the high quality, service and creativity standard shared by the other locations. I stopped by at 4:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon and the store was relatively empty. The staff at this location was super friendly and showed no hesitation when I asked to try out a few flavors off of their monthly specials menu. For the month of July, Salt & Straw has a summer pies series with tasty flavors like "peaches and cream galette" and "gruyere and tomato custard tart". Between their monthly specials menu and their classics, I'm pretty confident even the pickiest of guests will find something off the menu that they'll find novel and be able to enjoy. In terms of seating, this location features two long benches next to the shop's front windows. Since it was a beautiful day outside on the day we stopped by, the windows were fully opened up to the busy streets, making it a perfect spot to people watch while enjoying ice cream. If you're looking for a sweet treat in this part of town, Salt & Straw is the place to go. read more
This was a really elegant store, with some wonderful interior designs, arts, open windows, perfect to enjoy a bright sunny warm day with ice cream. When we came around 3pm, it wasn't busy, so we got to try some of the flavors right away. They had about fifteen different flavors, including few limited edition ones. We tried about six different ones before deciding the ones we wanted. The staff member was super friendly, politely handing us the sampling spoons with the requested flavors. The store offered single, double, split and kids scoops. They had waffle cone and bowls available as well. We picked the double vanilla and my favorite sea salt caramel ribbons. The kid's scoop costed $5.25 each and additional toppings were 75 cents each. I loved both the scoops. The taste was as good as other locations we had tried. The ice cream was dense and creamy. We enjoyed our time at the store, sitting by the benches they had by the large open windows. read more
We have tried Salt&Straw at various locations and states. Very consistent across it all. Open concept design. Benches against giant windows to feel the breeze (it was a hot day). I'm sure wintertime they shut it tight. Bathroom inside (need a code). The staff were very patient and friendly. You can ask as many samples as you want. Even if there's a line, it usually move fast. Creamy, strong flavor, good quality ice cream. The menu has interesting options. Even though we have been to many locations, we still haven't tried them all. There are tubs and merchandises on display if you like a souvenir. read more
This place has some really unique ice cream flavors. When we walked in it was pretty quiet. A friendly guy behind the counter let us try almost every flavor in the shop. I really appreciated letting us do that so that we knew what we wanted. In the end we each got to single scoop which was like $6.50 a person. We tried the salted caramel and then the pear with blue cheese. I just had to go with something a little crazy. While the ice cream is a little expensive, it's well worth it for the tasting experience. There was a cue set up outside, so it probably gets pretty busy at certain times on certain days, so be mindful that you might not get quite the experience we had, or that you'd have to wait a while if people in front of you try every flavor like we did. read more
3 months ago
Ordered and shared Coffee and Love nuts. Very fast service with samples given to try. The place is cute and clean. read more
Visited the Salt and Straw in Portland Oregon. Lots of unique flavors including 3 vegan options. Enjoyed the very unique vegan limited edition of plantain toffee with habanero peppers! It was delicious sweet and spicy! Worth the wait as the lines can get very long. read more
2 months ago
It's upscale ice cream... are you expecting to be disappointed? I'm sure you at least know Salt & Straw by reputation... it's the preeminent ice cream chain in Portland. And for good reasons! The flavors, taste and experience are truly phenomenal. I typically try to visit during the day so that there isn't a long line. If you come anytime after 6 PM, expect to wait a while. It's just that good! The staff is always incredibly friendly and they will let you sample as many flavors as you like before you decide. They have standard staples for flavors and then seasonal ones that rotate every few months. This particular location has very little seating so you should plan to take yours to go. I recommend enjoying it while you stroll on NW 23rd. Otherwise, the staff will be happy to pack up a scoop for you and/or you can take a pint to go! Parking is a typical challenge for this area, but prices are reasonable and you can't beat the service. My favorite part of the experience is that first step into the front door when I smell the fresh waffle cones being made. From beginning to end, it's a scrumptious culinary experience that can't be missed. read more
2 months ago
WOW! Probably the second best ice cream I've ever had; lots of mix ins and you can taste the quality of the ingredients. You can sample the flavors and watch the waffle cones being made completely fresh in front of you. I'm lucky i'm a local and can go back, if you're not go ahead and get 2 scoops! read more
We loved this spot!! Not everyone will agree - one of my friends thought it was good not amazing but - I think this is the best ice cream I have ever had in my life! Mine was the relatively tame Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Double Fold Vanilla. Strong theme of interesting and tasty combinations of vibrant flavors, that come through in the ice cream. Real scoops, which are not overly huge. Free samples, check it out if you are near one - it's worth a stop. read more
3 months ago
Excellent ice cream and a great place to swing by after dinner. Fun vibe and great service. Be prepared to stand in line all nights of the week. read more
3 months ago
On May 5th, 2026, my girl and I decided to eat all things taco-related and taco-shaped...including dessert, seeing as it was Cinco de Mayo. We came over to this location for dessert and the staff kindly honored our demand to have our waffle cones taco-shaped. It was such a fun and unforgettable experience. The vibes were immaculate. The staff was incredible. We definitely recommend anyone go there whenever they get the chance. read more
4 months ago
I tried one of Salt and Straws limited edition flavors. I tasted the Tomato Gelato, but it tasted odd so I had the Melon and Prosciutto. It only had bits of prosciutto in it so it really had no prosciutto flavor. It just tasted like melon. lt's about $7 for one scoop. Wow Pricey! Could buy a whole quart of ice cream at the grocery for that. read more
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1 year ago
Always a fun time trying new flavors. I'm loving the summer of Pies. June 2025 flavor list. The Gruyère and tomato tartin was surprisingly good. I really love the rhubarb crumble and lemon chess, but especially the wild foraged berry slab pie. I usually end up returning to my favorite Coffee and Love nuts when all else fails. I love this place read more
2 months ago
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The flavors here always come through and I really look forward to the seasonal flavors but this time, I felt swindled. $5.75 for a kids scoop. Look at my picture. I wasn't expecting a lot as I wanted a small amount but for that price? That was a tiny amount. read more
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24 days ago
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1 year ago
I love this place, good atmosphere, good people, fun people around, no hate. I love the ice cream there. It's so delish. And the service was awesome. I told him it was my birthday and they added whipped cream and sprinkles to my ice cream. They were very nice. Oh, and they're vegan as well for the people that have allergies to certain types of milks. They also will let you look at the ingredients to make sure that you're not allergic to any of that. They did it for my friend, and it was awesome. They take the time to listen to you. And make sure they can serve you. read more
3 months ago
luna force fed me ice cream with the biggest spoon ive ever seen in my life........... exhilarating read more
Salt & Straw has had such an impact on the elevated ice cream food scene that when traveling through the Rose City one must make a visit at one of their signature locations while in town. While not their original location that enlivened a thousand tastebuds and has people scrambling in line waiting for their handcrafted wide-ranging flavors in cones and cups. Credit for Salt & Straw's national success goes to the Malek cousins, Kim and Tyler, who turned a food cart that was based in the Alberta Arts District of Portland to its own storefront in that same neighborhood to multiple locations across the country from shopping malls to theme park entertainment districts. What has not been compromised with this rapid expansion since their original opening are the seasonal flavors that create a unique combination of flavors that accentuate the way that Salt & Straw maxes out their ice cream's butterfat in order of their original texture. With my recent visit to Portland, a visit to their original location wasn't in the cards for me as that location is too far away from local transit, but their location within the Nob Hill area of the city was close enough to where I was staying that a short trip via the Portland Streetcar system was calling my name on a recent evening while I was staying there. I managed to get to this location of Salt & Straw with an hour to spare, and despite not being in a centrally located area by major hotels and well-known gathering places this location was filled with customers. Although it was really late at night and most all other businesses in the area were closed for the evening, it comes as no surprise that Salt & Straw is thriving until the doors close for the evening because who doesn't want a little sweet treat before the night is over. What I like about this location of Salt & Straw is that they have so much staff here that while you wait in line, their staff that is available to serve comes from behind the counter and is ready to offer you samples on small metal spoons that Salt & Straw is so well-known for. I also like that their Limited Edition Flavors represent seasonal flavors and are changed up on a constant almost monthly basis. So I sampled three flavors on this visit, their Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie, which was a combination of wild berry pie filling and bits of double-baked pie crust folded into salted vanilla ice cream; their Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie, which was pieces of lemon chess pie folded into creamy cultured frozen yogurt, sweetened with wildflower honey and topped with drizzled lemon curd; and I also tried their Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart, which was a savory option of gruyère cheese and tomato jam with the flakey pie crust mixed with a salt and pepper custard ice cream. Thinking that the Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart ice cream was a bit much even for my tastebuds, I opted to order a two scoop ice cream of their Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie (on top) and the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie (on bottom) on their signature sugar large sugar waffle cones. They are nice enough to ask you what flavor you want on top versus bottom, but I didn't care. My total bill was $9.60 for the combination of two scoops and one large cone and that was actually reasonable considering the amount that I have paid in the past back home with recent ice cream visits. You pay at their counter holding your dripping cone, and you are free to eat in their counter-less scoop shops that does have indoor seating along the windowsills or outdoor seating with a few benches they have along the street which is where I chose to sit as my ice cream melted and melted away before I could truly take my time to enjoy it. If that is one criticism that I have of this location of Salt & Straw is that I think their ice cream could be in a more solid state as the melt really took too rapidly despite it not being that warm outside. Plus the fact that they really don't have amenable water stations for patrons to enjoy a sip while they lick does not make for the most all-around consumer friendly experience. I do love that no matter the location of Salt & Straw, they serve delightful rich ice cream that can't be beat by going anywhere else. Their continued success intrigued me in the sense that we don't know where their next locations will pop up, hopefully it's nearby and soon! From conquering Portland to next the nation to who knows the world! read more
Came in with some friends. They had patient waiting for the long line but me I did not. I just grabbed the pint of honey lavender flavor ice cream in their fridge then went straight to the cashier so I didnt have to wait in line. The ice cream was delicious and one of my favorite flavors, then 2nd would be blue cheese n pear flavor. The atmosphere was clean and the place smells like amazing vanilla scent because of the waffle cones they make there. One of my favorite ice cream places read more
7 months ago
9 months ago
Love love LOVE this Salt & Straw spot. It's always packed, but they move you through pretty quickly. The flavors are unique and the staff is super nice/helpful. Definitely a place you should check out if you are passing through the PDX area. read more
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"I'm your ice cream man Stop me when I'm passin' by See all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy" (Van Halen) In case you've ever lied awake at night pondering how five pints of ice cream could possibly be shipped across the country, let me ease your mind and tell you how it's done. Salt & Straw did a phenomenal job by packing the pints into a cardboard box, with a cardboard collar around each pint to keep them from moving around. Then the cardboard and pints are put into a Styrofoam cooler. Then a thick slab of dry ice is wrapped in plastic and set on top of the ice creams. Then a Styrofoam top is placed on the cooler. Then the whole cooler is placed in a shipping carton. Then it arrives at your home with the ice cream as frozen as if it was chipped off an iceberg. We received five pints of some very cool flavors as a gift. The flavors were: Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip The Salty Donut Guava + Cheese Coffee & Love Nuts The Great Candycopia Jack o'Lantern Pumpkin Bread We were most intrigued by The Salty Donut Guava + Cheese pint, so we cracked that one open first. The ice cream was cream cheese based with chunks of glazed brioche donuts, guava puree, and puffed pastry streusel. It was sweet, different and excellent. Next up was the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip- a spectacular concoction of coconut, mint oil and specks of organic dark chocolate. It was a very pale green, a welcome change from some of the eye-popping neon greens you sometimes see in this family of ice creams. It had a very mild mint taste, and the chocolate chips were more like ribbons of chocolate. In a weird way they reminded me of the feathery egg threads in egg drop soup. Here's the scoop on the flavors we haven't tried yet. Based on our first two pints., I have no doubt they will be excellent as well. Coffee & Love Nuts is an irresistible mix of Columbian roast coffee, cream, caramelized vanilla pecans, sea salt, and layered chocolate. The Great Candycopia is an embarrassment of Halloween Candy riches. Think crushed Kit Kats, Snickers, Reeses and Heath submerged in salted butterscotch ice cream. Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Bread is an ice cream recreation of good old fashioned Pumpkin Bread, so we'll find spice, chunks of pumpkin bread, and cream cheese frosting all swirled together. Based on our two-pint sample of their products, we can easily see that Salt & Straw's ice cream is spectacular. read more
4 months ago
We love salt and straw! We stopped in to try their monthly seasonal rotation. I especially liked the rose and watermelon sorbet. The line was long, but moved quickly. While I am not vegan, I love the vegan options and often go for those flavors over the dairy options. Street parking is available only. read more
2 months ago
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2 months ago
2 months ago
Delicious ice cream . I tried the olive oil which was so smooth -- a new favorite. Lots of specials. Fun, adventurous flavors, but always solid. Service process was great. They go down the line and check who's been served. Only complaint at this location was the front door. It had no slow close so every entry and exit the door made this loud bang slam shut. Once you hear it you couldn't un-hear it. Also a cute neighborhood to walk around with your ice cream if the weather permits. read more
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2 years ago
You won't regret trying this place out if you love ice cream and also if you're adventurously daring. I had two gigantic scoops one of which was made out of olive oil salt with a vanilla base. This was pretty tasty and I would never have tried it unless they had tastings, which they do. This second one was a rhubarb strawberry gelato, which was also excellent, and the women recommended rainbow sprinkles, which were also delicious. If you combine it with vanilla oil ice cream, you'll be hooked. read more
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2 years ago
I've heard so much about this ice cream, so I'm glad I finally got to try it. I really appreciate that they let you do half scoops so I could try more flavors. My husband and I split a double scoop waffle cone with: - Passionfruit Yuzu Mochi Donuts & Whey Curd - Pear & Blue Cheese - Arbequina Olive Oil - Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper First off, this is the only place I have been with waffle cones as good as Jeni's, which was a pleasant surprise. Weird flavors are right up my alley, so I was in heaven. The strawberry balsamic was hands down my favorite because the flavor was so intense. The passion fruit one would be my second choice. I would happily come back, but there are many other places I want to try while we're in Portland too. Too much ice cream to try is quite the problem to have. read more
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4 months ago
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838 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Alphabet District, Northwest
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Are vaccination cards required to be shown prior to entering?
As of Nov 1 2021, they were not requiring vaccination cards. Not sure if that might change in the future.
Do they offer sugar free?
no they do not. They claim that sugar is necessary to the freezing process.
Are there vegan options?
Yes! They have 2 vegan flavors. 1 on the regular menu and a featured one for the month of July!
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