Stopped in for ice cream with the kids after lunch at the waterfront. The menu is impressive with lots of fun options, and the location/view behind the shop is amazing. The ice cream itself was just okay -- tasted like your standard ice cream, nothing that really stood out. We tried the milkshakes -- they come in a mason jar with toppings, or in a regular plastic cup without toppings, but both felt pretty overpriced for what you get. Service was super friendly and welcoming, though a bit slow. Great ambiance overall, just wish the pricing and flavor matched the presentation. read more

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Came in for a late night treat. Service was great and the ice cream was delicious. The only thing I didn't care for was the edible cookie dough. I would definitely come back for more ice cream. Place was clean and the hand washing station was a nice touch! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Mini Moo mint chocolate brownie sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Really wanted to like this place... been on my list for several years. Unfortunately it was almost $20 for a pint of milkshake... not even a quart so it's going to be hard to recommend this. The flavors were good but again.. not a great value. read more

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There is nothing special about this place unless you like gobs and gobs of different kind of treats inside Ice cream. Pass on the frozen jars of ice cream that are in the cooler to the left. They're solid and you have to let them melt on the counter before you can even dig in. read more

This place is super cute and great for kids but as an adult, our treats were a bit too sweet. We both took a few bites and had to toss it. I don't know what we were expecting lol. As we walked by, we saw a sign for mini's, which is what we came in for. But the signs were so bright we ended up ordering a regular which was far too big! Place was clean and there was plenty of seating. Staff were friendly as well. read more

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Service was amazing, the ice cream is 11/10! I got the Brookie Specialty milkshake and was FULL. I love that we got to keep our jars. We will be back next time we're in the area! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great service, great desserts, and great vibes/ambiance. Seriously, everything was great. BUT! Their prices are just... outrageously expensive. Even if this place was inside of Lumen Field during a Seahawks game or Climate Pledge when Lady Gaga was performing... these prices still would not have been justified. I did get a great photo out of it though. Check it out! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Cereal Killer - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The environment of the ice cream shop was nice and the ice cream was tasty! I needed to go to the bathroom and they wouldn't let me until my purchase was complete with the bathroom code on the receipt, that was annoying. I like this place though, I'd go there again! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - The small Peanut butter brownie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The service was slow and the chocolate peanut butter milkshake was AWFUL! I don't know why you don't have real peanut butter, and instead just use mini peanut butter cups. Lame. My wife's $20 NW Berry Cheesecake specialty shake was good, but overall we were disappointed and probably won't be back. read more

The Yard is an ice cream shop with a flair for the dramatic, featuring artful milkshakes and neat decor. The presentation of each shake is Instagram-worthy, making it a popular spot for capturing that perfect shot. However, the prices are quite steep which makes it more of an occasional treat rather than a frequent stop for a quick shake. While the shakes are visually impressive, the high cost is a drawback and with many high quality local ice creameries I'd hope for the flavor to bring something unique to the table but it's average. read more

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You know the saying "looks can be deceiving?" That summarizes our experience at The Yard. We were deceptively allured in by fanciful sundaes served in mason jars. Seems cute, right? Unfortunately, presentation and a view of the Columbia River are all The Yard has going for it. The sundaes are egregiously priced at over $20 each, and they are not that tasty. We ordered the Peanut Butter and Brownie Bliss, the Brookie Batter, and the Unicorn. The cashier seemed overwhelmed and wasn't friendly at all when we placed our requests. Each sundae was mostly a fake whipped cream...around 3/4 of each creation, and the ice cream once you finally got to it, was not that special. In addition, the brownie on the Brookie Batter sundae was hard and stale. My niece also had stomach issues after eating the Unicorn. Do yourself a favor, and walk down the street to Salt and Straw instead. read more

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Went here on a warm weekday and had the place to ourselves pretty much. Dinging on stars due to the lack of help ordering from the person working - we were obviously a little confused/overwhelmed and they just kinda stared at us. There isn't any free water so bring a water bottle or be prepared to pay for water. Which you will need because this is a RICH dessert. We didn't finish a regular size one that we split so I would recommend either getting two small ones or split with one person. read more

I wasn't going to get anything but I saw a berry pie ice cream and got a small scoop. The menu itself is expensive and very sugary. They use bluebell ice cream. Service was as expected. The inside was very crowded on a Saturday night. Some seating was available. Pretty clean inside. They have a sink you can wash your cup in. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

we were first in and he decided to serve everyone after us first waited about 15-20 min make me crash out taste good tho read more

If you're a milkshake lover, run to The Yard! I had the Cookies & Cream and the Banana Split milkshakes--both were insanely good. Creamy, rich, and totally over-the-top in the best way. Topped with all kinds of goodies and served in those fun souvenir jars! It's dessert that looks as amazing as it tastes. Definitely worth the splurge and the sugar rush for a special occasion. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Bannana Split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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What a great place for this area. The service is pretty well organized. You walk in and hop in line. While waiting you are looking at all of the ice cream choices of milkshakes and bowls. You order at the register. And then wait at a table inside or out to hear your number called. Be sure to take a peak at the sign behind the register as to how long the wait will be. We were about 20 mins. Depends on how busy it is at the time. When you are done eating, there is a wash station to clean out your glass inside. Great all around. Only negative feedback is the lava cake and brownie were very dry. Not worth eating. read more

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Ordering experience was fine and the wait wasn't long. Sadly the milkshake looked better than it tasted. That was the worst edible cookie dough I have ever tasted and it wasn't worth eating. The chocolate chips were not special and the whipped cream tasted fake and there was a half cup of it or more! Way too much. The ice cream itself was good but toppings seemed low quality, and considering the crazy high price, they should be using top quality ingredients! Not worth it. I can get a better ice cream dessert elsewhere for less. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Cookie dough milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Terrible service. Came in with my family as we were celebrating with our young kiddos. We'd never been in before and wont be returning. There were no other customers inside, just my family while there were 3 employees behind the counter. None of them greeted us. All three were teenagers too preoccupied with chatting among themselves and not working. After waiting a few minutes to order, I had to interrupt the staff to take our order. The attitudes of these teens. The prices are absurdly high and not worth it. read more

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We have been wanting to try the yard milkshake bar for a very long time. It is located right on the waterfront and you can sit and enjoy amazing views while you enjoy your milkshake or ice cream bowls, my only downside with this establishment is I can't see myself happily spending $25 for a singular milkshake but I understand why they charge it that high because the milkshake that you get is massive. The service was extremely good. They were extremely helpful and friendly. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Oreo milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Ever get the hankering to spend $21 on a messy milkshake with other items needlessly adorning it? No? Me neither, yet here's The Yard Milkshake Bar, and that's exactly what they do. Why did I go here? I'm not sure anybody actually "goes" here so much as "winds up" here, which is exactly my case. I tried to see a jazz duo at a terrible wine tasting room in the same general area, but was turned away at the door for not having a ticket (which I'd happily have bought had they listed it anywhere on their web site, but I digress). So, what do to at the Vancouver Waterfront when one's original plans fall through? One winds up at said Milkshake bar. Not wanting to spend a Jackson and a Washington (or a Lincoln after tax and tip), but wanting to try a milkshake, I opted for the still obscenely overpriced $13 pint standard shake. How was it? It was truly outstanding, SUPER flavorful and creamy. Was it worth $13? Maybe once, maybe once a year, but there's nothing inherently better about this milkshake than what I've had at Ruby's Diner or other specialty shops that do it far less expensively. read more

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This place is a must try, especially if you are visiting the area! Located in a beautiful and scenic shopping area, The Yard is perfect for an ice cream or milkshake treat! They are know for their gargantuan milkshakes, I would definitely say shareable! So many different flavors to choose from, all topped with some amazing donuts, cookies, cotton candy, and whatever sweet treat you can think of! They come in adorable mason jars that you can take home with you, and are so incredibly tasty (and sweet!) read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Coffee and donuts - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Stopped in to cool down on a HOT day. My ice was gritty like it was melted at one point and thrown back in the freezer to harden up again. It wasn't even scoops, it was smashed into the cup. Customer Service seemed like they were overwhelmed, there was about 5 of them behind the counter running back and forth like chickens with their heads cut off. Disappointing! I would never recommend this place to a friend. Prices were ridiculously crazy high. Paid 18.00 for a Shake and 2 scoops of Ice Cream. Salt and Straw will get my business from now on the line might be long but their quality and service is a lot better and they're just a few doors down the street. read more

Stopped in to get out of the rain. Their fancy milkshakes looked impressive but over $20! I opted for just a scoop of ice cream at $6. The price was fine but all their ice cream was just blue bell and it tasted like it was quite old not fresh. The servers were friendly and attentive though. read more

What a cool place. Has so many choices. Very large sundaes and very taste. I even kept my jar. Worth a look if you like interesting ice cream places. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - My sundae. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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OK- these are not your ordinary shakes!! They are part of a SHAKE EXPERIENCE! Erik was a wonderful guide as he walked Dakota thru her Mermaid Shake Experience!! The end result- a sugar overloaded masterfully crafted dessert that delighted my young friend!! read more

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Ok so, this place is a "must experience it at least once" kind of place. The ice cream is no doubt delicious and very decadent. So good but I did feel a little over done after eating the whole thing! Price is the issue here- 2 of what we initially ordered was $50, so we went with the next level down (no glass mason jar to keep) which dropped our price to $40. I'm glad I went and think it's an experience for sure. The price unfortunately will prevent me from being a regular. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Banana Boss - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Been here three times now and now that it's been known for awhile, it's not as busy which is nice! Street parking is free on the weekends and it's a relatively safe and clean location. The food is overpriced for sure, but it's very instagramable and decent quality. The ice cream flavors are unique and will satisfy anyone's cravings! There's some bar stools along the window to see the Columbia river view as well as tables inside. They also have some seating outside which is nice during the summer months. read more

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My daughter and I stopped in specifically to try out this much talked about milkshake bar. The atmosphere is very appealing, kinda farmhouse meets industrial. We were there mid week around 3:30pm. It was plenty busy but there wasn't a line. We waited for probably 10 minutes to order as the attendants were busy assembling the milkshake masterpieces. While impressive in appearance and fun that you get the adorable pint souvenir glass, $20 is definitely $8-$5 dollars more than they should charge. That being said, I do plan to go back this summer but I would order a sundae instead of a milkshake and would recommend that you share with at least one other person. We split the Peanut Butter Brownie milkshake- to eat it we deconstructed it. We took the brownie with the whipped cream and put it on the plate and then spooned the milkshake with bites of the brownie and cream. The brownie was typical store bought-a bit gummy. The whip cream wasn't real cream. The chocolate shavings attached to the side of the jar with pb were the best part and decent quality-so delicious. I love the location and I'm excited to see what else gets added in that area. Very nice along the river. Love the area and water feature across the street. There is street parking or a parking lot down a couple blocks. read more

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Young fella working the front late at night, massive crowd of people coming through.... He absolutely killed it!! Ice cream hit the spot, was a wonderful idea for the night! read more

My friends and family have been to the yard a few times and I can honestly say it has gotten better over the years. When we first came 2 or so years ago I felt kind of meh about the decadent milkshakes. They didn't taste that good and were way too expensive for not great ice cream. HOWEVER, we just went back and the "pretty in pink" and "oatmeal cream pie" were so delicious. The presentation was phenomenal as always but the flavor was spot on today. Both milkshakes were so so so good and it was hard to share this time around. Obviously people complain about price but the only thing that is crazy expensive is the milkshakes with mason jars which are meant to be an eye catcher which in my families opinion is worth the $22+ every so often. However if you are looking for a quick sweet treat there is tons of other options. The workers were also super great this time around. We waited 20 minutes to find our milkshakes had not even started due to a printer error but they quickly made our shakes once we brought this to our attention and they even told us to grab complimentary cookie dough pops if we pleased. We love the yard and will make the trip to Vancouver another time for sure read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Oatmeal Cream Pie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Stop in to get some ice cream after lunch. The place was super cute. The lady that was working was super nice she was also working by herself and got our ice cream out pretty fast for being the only one there. I got the vegan oatmeal cream pie milkshake in a jar. It was $20 for the milkshake to be in the jar and you got to take the jar home. I unfortunately did not like the vegan milkshake I only got it because it's their only dairy free option. So it was kinda of a waste. But the top was really good. If I do go back I would probably just get there cookie dough. read more

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Super cute ambiance and decor plus a station to clean your to-go mason jar! My family was visiting for the holidays and we finally decided to stop in. The milkshakes are on the pricey end but they have a lot going on! Full size brownies, cookies, cotton candy, cheesecake - and I'll keep the glass. The marshmallow ice cream was delicious - but the sides were pretty sugary! Definitely something you share and lots of different options to choose from. The spoon dispenser by the bathroom fell right on a little girl - PLEASE fix and secure that read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We went to The Yard last night since the weather was semi-friendly for a change. We got there about 8:30-8:45 and the line wasn't terribly long. About 5 or so minutes later, we got to order. Everyone was very nice, though very busy. Very lively environment inside. The girl taking our order let us know it'd be a 25ish minute wait, which seemed a little excessive for a couple scoops of ice cream/cookie dough, but we were already there so might as well. I've see them with waits over an hour, so I guess less than half of that wait time is a win. Ended up only waiting about 15ish minutes. The cookie dough was incredibly soft and tasted pretty fresh. The ice cream was spot on as well for the price. Definitely worth checking out again, but going to have to go when there's not as much of a crowd. I'd suggest they put someone on simple scoop duty to speed orders up. I get the fancy creations take some time, but if someone was on standby to just scoop the simple stuff like we got, we'd have been in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Sugar Cookie Cookie Dough and Banana Pudding Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Here's how my review is working. My 3 stars is really about 2.5 stars. However I like to give the higher star amount to boost businesses. But here is my reason why: So we got a milkshake for 4 PEOPLE- adults! We looked at the calories and NO we are not watching our weight, but we thought it was just that large! Then to our surprise a small- typical size mason jar was brought to us and it was fairly underwhelming. We got the seasonal Peanut Butter and Jelly for back to school which was $19 plus tax. It was a peanut butter and strawberry jam mixture with an Uncrustable on top. First minus of a star was that we werent told that something was out of stock until AFTER we paid and AFTER we waited 30 minutes. Right before they brought it out they told us that they no longer had the Uncrustable, which was ONE of the many reasons we chose this specific shake. We ended up adding a waffle; and it was cold, soggy, and not great...very bland. Next minus was the taste. After waiting 30 minutes; I expected a milkshake, not a sundae in a cup. It was literally par-melted ice cream. It had very little flavor, almost dry-like due to the overwhelming amount of just peanut butter. In addition; the whip cream tasted like straight butter; maybe they were hoping the sugar would come from everything else- but it was straight butter...disgusting that we scooped it off the top and threw it out. Final Half minus of a star was the service: literally 45 mins for a shake....45 minutes and it wasn't even blended like a milk shake AND it was $19!!! THAT PRICE IS ATROCIOUS So overall- I don't see myself coming back. Unfortunately it is overpriced for very little. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Peanut Butter and Jelly Shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

On my visit today the music is just a little too loud. The service wasn't bad. The lady behind the counter was busy but took prompt care of us. The ice cream we got was okay. Visually it was amazing looking. But, it is what I'd call spendy. For the portion size it was very pricey. Apparently if you get a milkshake you get to keep the jar it was served in? I guess I'd call that recycling? It's over a hundred miles from home. Probably won't be coming back. read more

First off, let's just level set. I will start off by saying this place is pricey and I probably would not come here if it wasn't a special occasion, this is not the place I would go to for just a regular ol' milkshake because I could just go to a drive thru, right? That being said, it was my daughter's 11 yo birthday and I wanted her to feel special and have something special and that is why I came here. It was after school on a Wednesday so there was no crazy line and I'm not even sure what other reviewers are talking about when they complain of the quality, as I am not a milkshake connoisseur and really don't know the difference between "premium" ice cream and whatever other grade people claim this is. Is it the amount of fat? Sugar content? Who knows? However- it was the cutest thing I ever saw and my daughter loved it and it made her feel special. So it was worth it. I think it's really cute. Would I love to see it cost less? Yes, but I'm not about to open up a competitor shop to prove I can make them cheaper and better. So thank you for your creativity! read more

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If you want a delicious, overpriced, beautiful shake this is the place for you. On a Saturday night, you are first going to wait in line, then wait some more, and then once you order you will have an additional wait. For me it was about 50 minutes from getting in line to receiving my shake. When it finally arrived, though, it was everything I wanted! For a little over 20 dollars, with tip, it looked amazing and I was excited to try it. Turns out, it was delicious! From the cotton candy to the multi-colored whipped cream, every bit was a sugary delight. If you are a person who says about some desserts, "that is too sweet" - walk on by, this NOT the place for you. However, if you like your flavors sweet and creamy, you should try this at least once. I will be back in a few weeks to try another flavor as this is more of a rare treat then a daily staple item. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Unicorn shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Massive milkshakes with cookies and syrups to share among at least 3-4 people. Fun atmosphere and tasty ice cream--there's lots to love here, if you like ice cream covered in rich syrup and treats. A little goes a long way for me, but The Yard delivers. There is a wait on warm / hot days, but the staff moves quickly and stays friendly and focused. This is a fun place to stop with out of town guests or on special occasions with a group of people not afraid to share ice cream together. read more

This was a ridiculous waste of time, and we ended up walking away without our ice cream due to a completely understaffed situation. I feel bad for the people who were working there tonight. a line of people complaining and swearing at them so for a family with kids it got awkward fast and we left. read more

We'd been wanting to come here for a while and finally made it! The wait was a bit long, but we expected that. We decided to split a chocolate mint milkshake since they are just so big and decadent! It was put into a to-go container and it traveled home pretty well. The flavor was super rich and delicious! We went for the mint to help cut the richness, and it worked super well. The mint was just the perfect kind of mint that goes with chocolate. Not too toothpastey if you know what I mean. I like that you can buy the size with the mason jar and keep it, but there are other smaller options which is nice. The menu had a lot of options, but I am an avid dark/milk chocolate lover and the options with these flavors weren't super plentiful. I am, however, quite confused by the low overall review! I think this is a neat place to go for an extra special treat. I plan on going back to try another flavor. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Green mint chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington