It's no secret that we love our ice cream in Washington. The city of Seattle alone sees new homemade ice cream spots pop up every single year, not to mention the classic mom and pop shops you'll find in our small towns. And since we never need an excuse to indulge a little, we've created a delicious ice cream trail that's sure to put you in the mood for endless fun. After all, when was the last time you devoted an entire day (or weekend) to enjoying ice cream?
While Western Washington has seen the arrival of more ice cream shops in recent years (with more to come in the near future), we begin our epic journey in Eastern Washington. Feel free to recreate this idea in any part of the state you see fit! Drum roll, please? Here are some of the options for the best ice cream in Washington.
1. Pete & Belle’s Ice Cream Shop - Spokane Valley
Start in the Spokane Valley at the always wonderful Pete & Belle's. In their own words, the ice cream "tastes so good because it has gobs of rich cream and tons of real ingredients for boat-loads of luscious flavors." Sounds perfect to us!
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Address: 1330 N Argonne Rd Suite C, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
2. Brain Freeze Creamery
Brain Freeze has a creamery on Montgomery in Spokane, and you'll find their ice cream at two locations (and a roaming ice cream truck). The team has worked hard to fine-tune their recipes and make the ingredients as natural as possible, and the results are definitely delicious.
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Address: 1238 W Summit Parkway, Spokane, WA 99201
3. The Scoop
We promise, the ice cream trail eventually leaves Spokane. The Lilac City just has too many amazing ice cream shops to choose from. The Scoop is known both for their freshly made ice cream and their irresistible Liege Waffles.
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Address: 1001 W 25th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
4. Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe, Washington State University, Pullman
WSU's gourmet ice cream shop serves old-fashioned ice cream and soda fountain treats that are made onsite. The Apple Cup Crisp is amazing, and so are the Grabbers, ice cream sandwiches between two chocolate chip cookies.
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Address: 2035 Ferdinand's Ln, Pullman, WA 99164
5. La Michoacana Ice Cream
Next, drive to Yakima and stop at La Michoacana. This family-owned ice cream shop serves freshly made ice cream and totally addictive Mexican popsicles.
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Address: 1112 E. Nob Hill Blvd. Suite 108, Yakima, Washington 98901
6. Winegar's, Ellensburg
Winegar's ice cream is made from milk from a local dairy that dates back to 1949. They often claim to have the best ice cream in the state, and by this part of your journey, you'll definitely be an ice cream expert.
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Address: 1013 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Ice cream is simply the best. Don't you agree? If you know of a place that we haven't mentioned that you think has the best ice cream in Washington, make sure to let us know in the comment section! Also, just in case, here's a list of some of our favorite ice cream shops in Washington.
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