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Full Tilt Ice Cream
5453 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, United States
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Al
Review №1

I came in with my family to enjoy some ice cream and stayed for the music and arcade games. I had some Salted Caramel bowl, wish I had the waffle bowl but it was so sweet as it was that it was all good. The guy behind the counter was so cheerful and was fun to watch head bopping to the music, I started doing the same shortly. After we had some ice cream we grabbed some quarters and played some arcade games. They were fun but seemed to be built for midgets, it was fun but I got tired of playing bent over. I wish the Full Tilt next to me hadnt closed.

Sh
Review №2

Love Full Tilt! They always have a variety of delicious vegan and non-vegan ice creams. Also the staff are great, the scoops are generous, and the arcade games are very fun!

Je
Review №3

A classic Ballard experience- ice cream is good and the pinball is great fun. Excellent hang out for kids and adults.

Qu
Review №4

Ice cream is good. Not the most amazing thing Ive ever had but Id definitely go back and visit. The guy helping us was super patient and nice. Gave 4 stars because we wanted waffle cones and they only had 3 left, of which, we were told they were made 2-3 days prior and sitting in an open container so we opted out of those. Other than that, worth a visit. They also have an arcade with games.

Jo
Review №5

100% perfect. Ice cream + arcade. The best

Jo
Review №6

Coffee Oreo is the best ice cream in existence.

Da
Review №7

Fun lil ice cream parlor with old school games! 😄

Al
Review №8

I love pinball. I love metal music. I love ice cream. Therefore, Im here often with my boyfriend and the kiddo. Great for dates or just an after dinner treat. Im obsessed with their coffee oreo ice cream, its on rotation and I wish it was more of a staple. I usually get my ice cream in a sundae while Im there so its easy to eat while I play pinball.

Mi
Review №9

Lots of fun for the entire family. Great ice cream too

Ch
Review №10

Fun and beer! Oh yeah they have ice cream too :)

Ma
Review №11

Service at Full Tilt has been good on every visit. The scoopers are always friendly and good for a chat if its not too busy. Prices are much lower than other shops in the city. This is even more impressive when you find out that their generous scoop size is indeed generous. On top of that, they also have a punch card (buy 10 scoops, get one free), and, as if that wasnt enough, they even have a huge 20% discount with a Bike Benefits sticker! All things considered, Full Tilt blows away the competition on value.They make their own all-natural ice cream. Not only does it taste fantastic, it also gives them the opportunity to create interesting flavors. On our most recent visit, we tried a stout ice cream, coffee hazelnut, and Ube (purple yam from the Philippines). My only complaint is that they dont list their current flavors on their website, so there is no way to know what they have until you get there.They do have homemade waffle cones. They are a bit on the plain side (as opposed to the buttery cones at Molly Moons or Parfait, for example), but that isnt necessarily bad. On my latest visit, the cone was kind of soft in a good way that made it seem really fresh, and I didnt have any premature breakage. It did, however, drip from the bottom.Ive only visited the Ballard location so far. It is bigger than it looks from the outside but seating is limited because they have so many pinball machines and other arcade games. This isnt a problem because there is a huge plaza (Bergen Place) at the corner with tons of seating. There are two huge bathrooms in the back with stepstools for kids.There are only two small bike racks right outside the shop, but there are tons of other racks within a very short distance, so its very accessible. Its also right off of the Burke-Gilman trail, so its easy to get there.

A
Review №12

My first post-Covid outing - really! I had an Oly while chatting with a friend while our kids ran around eating ice cream and playing pinball. I almost cried, it was so normal.

Br
Review №13

Very fun place, ice cream is fantastic and an awesome place to chill.

Ad
Review №14

This place is absolutely one of my favorites. The staff was very welcoming and observant. This place has a cool feel to it. Similar to a place in Denver I liked.

Sa
Review №15

So many delicious and unique flavors! Even the oldies but goodies, like vanilla and strawberry, are super smooth and creamy.

Ja
Review №16

Excellent ice cream and pinball and 4p pac-man!

na
Review №17

I came to this place to get an ice cream and i was pleasantly surprised. i came here with my blind nephew so they decided to create a song with all the flavors so he could feel at home. i love this place! would come again

Ma
Review №18

Visited near twelve, it was not full. really nothing but good experiences here. the bill was good for what you get.

Ka
Review №19

Fun little spot for ice cream and new pinball games.

La
Review №20

This place is awesome! I love it so much!!

Mo
Review №21

Hey, Queen! Ooh you have done it again, constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I’d say I’m surprised but I know who you are. I’ve seen it up close and personal. You make me so proud, and I love you!

Al
Review №22

We rented the place for a birthday which reserved the tables; we had 6 boys with each an ice cream serving and 1 self serve soda each was for $200. Plus $40 gratuity was charged on final bill ($150). We were given 1tee, 3 ice cream pints, a couple free coupon scoops. We paid for all the pinball games and brought our own pizzas. We cleaned up mostly after ourselves and were going to take our pizza boxes to recycle at home but the attendant said he can recycle it. We had self serve water. Post reservation/ pre party it was Difficult to speak to anyone on the phone. Absolutely cant recommend this place. Lots of other places around town that will offer better deals.Yes, we could have gone somewhere else but too late to change after invitations sent. Rip off!

al
Review №23

Huckleberry Chip is v disappointing and not what you would think. Its like cloying bubblegum cotton candy ice cream with a weird, airy texture that makes it almost more like a sorbet. Not rich not creamy not dreamy

Ri
Review №24

This place was a fun surprise that came out of a random thought about going to get some ice cream in Ballard. They have so many pinball machines and some interesting ice cream flavors like Peach Jalapeno and Coffee Orio. This place reminds me of those eclectic jams that used to make Downtown Seattle so much fun to hang out in. If you like yummy treats with a bit of an edge on it, this is the place for you.

Tr
Review №25

Salted caramel is great!

Ha
Review №26

Stopped by here on the way over to a friends, amazing ice cream! So good. Love this place.

Jo
Review №27

Pinball and good ice cream needs no other explanation.

ma
Review №28

Absolutely AMAZING service! So many options for me and the kiddos! They have such a variety of vegan options! I would 10000% recommend!!

Jh
Review №29

Ah yes my fav ice cream place! They stay woke and they make delicious ice creams. Very good! They also said stream Ego by Jung Hoseok! Anyways!

E
Review №30

Full tilt has a great line up of pins and they are usually very well maintained. You can see whats on the line by going to Seattle pinball map online. The ice cream is okay too. Never gets to crowded and the music isnt too loud like it gets at some pinball bars.

Me
Review №31

We came here while visiting Seattle because I saw that they had vegan ice cream. The ice cream was delicious and we hung around a while to play some arcade games. My husband really enjoyed the fresh made waffle cone. I only wish that they made vegan waffle cones as well. would definitely come back here if we are ever in the area again.

Re
Review №32

This place is wicked cool. The variety of ice cream flavors is impressive, from pumpkin spice cookie dough to Saturday morning cartoons youll find a flavor you will love. They also have more than one flavor of vegan ice cream.The only reason this isnt 5 stars is if they had an ATM to turn my debit card into quarters. The are quite a few banks within walking distance, but going to a bank in the middle of the night with a couple of drinks in you isnt always a great idea.This place is a staple of the backyard community and I really hope they dont get turned into condos.

Br
Review №33

Clean establishment, friendly amazing staff, out of this world ice cream!!! 10/10 would definitely recommend

Ce
Review №34

They didnt drop kick my grandma, they gave her flowers and free ice cream cause it was her birthday. no rats or roaches, but the ones a few blocks away were very polite anyways ❤

F
Review №35

Fantastic ice cream is perfect for late night dessert. Pinball tables are decent, and Mario Kart is always a good time.

Se
Review №36

Great ice cream in a convenient spot. We love to stop by full tilt for a quick scoop. Partly because of the unique flavors that the offer as well as the fact that they have a constant selection of vegan options for my wife. We love the local artists that are featured. The pinball and arcade games are not for me but I rarely make it past the counter anyhow.

Ja
Review №37

They’re the best and they stand up for what they believe in. A business I can trust

MI
Review №38

Ive cream is slightly above average. The place feels home-grown and local which is great. The pinball is extremely overpriced compared to most of the spots I frequent, but its still a nice change of pace. Dont expect to find a place to sit, as, especially in the weekends there are usually a lot of kids and grumpy parents. The kids are cool but the helicopter parents might be better off at chuck e cheese. All in all, its a unique place and the staff is nice.

be
Review №39

Ugh a woke icecream place. never been, halfway across the world but, stay woke luv xoxo

cy
Review №40

When will you open again? Seems you are now closed everyday

Em
Review №41

Delicious! Definetely recommend going here with your families and friends. Fun for everyone!

Bl
Review №42

I love to devour ice cream and furiously play pinball like it’s my destiny. This place is the place for me. Also, they have bomb unusual flavors (sometimes invented entirely by a small child) which is adorable. Vegan friendly options.

To
Review №43

Not only was the ice cream 11/10, but they were able to provide my grandma a full ride scholarship to college! Amazing!

Ga
Review №44

Their ice cream is rly good and they have tons of vegan options !!

Ju
Review №45

Great old video games that I can play with my son. Small cozy space. Fun flavors of ice cream. A little pricey.

Ro
Review №46

Very expensive relative to portion and the product is not bad but pretty much average. Interior is nice.

Cr
Review №47

Okay so I love Full Tilts ice cream, and I love their selection of pinball games. Thats never in question. I have to knock a star though because its pretty consistent that they just dont have enough staff on busy weekend days and nights. Its hard for any ice cream to be good enough to wait in a line twenty people deep. So go on an off day and itll be awesome!

Ju
Review №48

Amazing staff, fun rotating flavors, waffle cones, and a coin machine for maximum pin-ballage/pacman game play! Theres not many places left in Seattle that offer this many quality machines all in one place.

Sa
Review №49

The ice cream was worth the trip alone ;) Many flavors, not just chocolate and vanilla like in supermarkets.

St
Review №50

The place itself is really fun, they have a great selection of pinball machines. It would have been so much better if the staff could have been friendly. The two girls working were being openly rude to every person that came in. They were also out of pretty much everything, and blamed that on it being Friday (you cant buy milk on Friday or ???). I played a couple games of pinball and left. Maybe Ill try another location next time. Oh well.

Ch
Review №51

Service is prompt even when they are busy. Had a friend come into town and she asked me to take her here again. Prices were fair.

Ja
Review №52

Great business model. I love that you can have a beer float or a sorbet mimosa. A bit crowded, but you can see why. And the ice cream was fantastic! I definitely want to come back next time Im in Seattle.

An
Review №53

Every time I go, there are new flavor to choose and all are very tasty!!!

As
Review №54

I prefer ice cream with stuff in it like cookie dough or other chunks, so theres rarely a flavor here for me. The games are fun though.

Sc
Review №55

Always a fun time. I bring my 4 year old for the ice cream while my wife and I enjoy the delicious adult beverages. Lots of fun tables and a few good arcade games. Definitely a weekly tradition for my family.

He
Review №56

Best ice cream in Seattle!!!!!!! Love this place. Thank you for being a part of the community.

Be
Review №57

They have have cream that tastes great and cold drinks for when your in a stay playing pinball. The fact they have 2 machines you cannot find em anywhere else. This is a must stop for any fan of ice cream and pinball fans

Ch
Review №58

We stopped by after getting some sushi on Sunday evening. The ice cream was pretty good, though they had had some sort of problem earlier in the day and a lot of them were pretty melted. I dont mind milkshakes though, so I thought it was still pretty good. They had a selection of about a dozen arcade and pinball machines, but it was $0.75/play so we did not partake in that activity.

Ro
Review №59

The best ice cream in Seattle. The pinball is 4 plays for 2 bucks. Love the vibe and everything about Full Tilt!

An
Review №60

Great vibes and great decor in the place!! A bunch of lil arcade games all around the shop! Super cool! Love this area of the city as well

Jo
Review №61

Always a great atmosphere with too many good flavors to choose from. Great selections of both vegan and non vegan ice cream with some really creative flavors as well as float styles. Go for the ice cream and then stay for the pinball!

Ma
Review №62

Huge fan of the mango chili and the Mexican chocolate ice cream. Enjoyed the arcade and they do have a coin machine if you don’t normally carry coins. Wish there was most seating options since it can get loud but there is space in the neighborhood.

Au
Review №63

They have the best ice cream around. They also offer great vegan flavors. I always come here when Im in Ballard

La
Review №64

Full Tilt ice cream is so good it should be illegal! Its sooo creamy. They also have unusual flavors that may seem intimidating but are actually quite good. They almost always have favorites in stock but theyre always experimenting with new flavors so you never know when your new favorite may appear. They also make beer floats if youre into that kind of thing. Expect a line on a hot day but the wait is well worth it.

Na
Review №65

Cant wait to try their new flavor 😍😛

Mi
Review №66

Love their ice cream! Fun place, good games, plenty of space. Take home a pint of your favorite because you cant get these unique flavors elsewhere.

Ch
Review №67

This is an interesting little spot. Ice cream, beer, pinball, and a few arcades; not a combination you see a lot. Tried two of the ice cream flavours that both had a similar flavor to some of my favorite cereals as a kids. There are only a handful of arcades so youll have a better time of pinball is your thing or are only interested in spending an hour there.

D.
Review №68

Taste delicious! Definitely recommend.

Ze
Review №69

Top notch ice cream, often in interesting and novel flavors

To
Review №70

Amazing people and place. If you have weight loss surgery, they will sell you a kids size.

ri
Review №71

Amazing service & they’re educated! Will be coming here again.

Ni
Review №72

So fun. Amazing ice cream, lovely staff and free stickers!

Em
Review №73

Im lactose intolerant and i would fly to seattle to eat this ice cream

Br
Review №74

Thoroughly enjoyed this place. Lots of choices and good service overall. Will be sure to visit again and bring lots of friends. Highly recommend.

Jo
Review №75

Great ice cream options, specifically, the only place Ive ever seen Black Licorice as a flavor, and it is awesome.Great place for an ice cream or some pinball. Or both.

Ky
Review №76

A fun place to enjoy the company of friends or family. Ice cream, Pinball, Pacman and chalkboard tables to draw on.Ice cream flavors rotate seasonally, the have some vegan options. Flavors vary between standard and really creative. Tables are chalkboards and a large variety of chalk colors are provided for free. The Pacman game can hold up to 4 players, good for groups! Lots of different pinball machines. Coin machine present to convert to quarters.

Li
Review №77

Whens the new ftp flavor coming?

Ch
Review №78

I am admittedly biased, because City Fruit harvested figs that I grew for a special Full Tilt fig ice cream a couple years back. Granted, my contribution was tiny compared to the quantity required to actually produce the ice cream but still, it felt special to get a scoop :) I love that they participate in community-building things like this.

Am
Review №79

Would recommend 100%!!! All flavours are immaculate 🤩

Ca
Review №80

I love the arcade here, its a really cool place in general and you can go with pretty much anyone and itll be a memorable thing

Th
Review №81

One of my favorite Ice Cream places in Seattle! They have great flavors thats are constantly changing, and they have arcade games! Great place for everyone!

Ju
Review №82

A bit overpriced.

Da
Review №83

This place has really grown on me. Its a pinball arcade and ice cream shop. Dont expect a quiet conversation here. Its quirky. And the ice cream is fantastic. Try the vegan flavors— they always have a handful and theyre great!

Jo
Review №84

Had a great time! Girlfriend and I excited that they had Vegan choices and lots of pinball games but we ended up playing arcade TMNT.

Al
Review №85

Full Tilt Ballard is probably my favorite local ice cream shop with some absolutely deliciously unique flavor choices (Fruit Parfait, Ube, Thai Iced Tea) along with some delightfully scrumptious vegan options made with coconut milk and cant forget some of the more tried & true classic flavors for the slightly less adventurous (salted caramel, chocolate, vanilla) all served in a super chill environment surrounded by awesome, laid back, super friendly staff thatll be totally patient with you as you continue to sample one flavor after another, and cant forget all the fun old skool pinball machines in this place! 😍 Def cant go wrong with checkin this place out!

De
Review №86

Great ice cream and arcade games. Awesome place for a bday party...My kids LOVED it!!!

Ma
Review №87

Always delicious ice cream, awesome staff, well-maintained pinball games, and local artists

Lu
Review №88

Great selections and atmosphere. Vegan chocolate and blue moon ice cream were both really good. The cookies in an ice cream sandwich should be warmed.

Ca
Review №89

Delicious ice cream and they even have vegan options

Mi
Review №90

Anti-police business. Will never get a dime of my money and the word will spread. Avoid!!!

Ti
Review №91

The vibe is cool! Ice cream flavors are very funny and fun, but it was just okay. Staff was wonderful and friendly!

Da
Review №92

Love this place! Pinball, ice cream, and good vibes. Family friendly for older kids too.

Ba
Review №93

Fantastic place for Ice Cream. Vegan or not. This is by far my favorite ice cream in Seattle and recommend it highly to anyone.

an
Review №94

Plenty of fun flavors and standbys.Try the Ube!

Ra
Review №95

This place is absolutely outstanding.

Il
Review №96

Pinball and amazing ice cream, hard to beat it. Make sure you try out the crazy flavors, sometimes they are too much for me but every once in a while I find something I love.

Th
Review №97

Ice creamm veryy good

De
Review №98

Got a huckleberry ice cream in a fresh waffle cone, it was so good! Arguably one of the best scoops Ive ever had and the atmosphere was great!

Ch
Review №99

The main reason we come to Full Tilt is so I can play Ms. Pac Man, but it doesnt hurt that my boyfriend can get an ice cream while I play. Their flavors are very unique and quite good. Their mexican chocolate and peanut butter and jelly ice creams are some of my favorite. They make their own waffle cones too which smell heavenly. I love that they have so many games. They play funky rock and roll music and the staff are so much fun. Surprisingly a lot of kids still come in to the store and it is relatively family oriented.

Ai
Review №100

So fun! Ice cream flavors were good, but the vegan one I tried had a strange texture.

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  • Address:5453 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, United States
  • Site:http://fulltilticecream.com/
  • Phone:+1 206-297-3000
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:3–8PM
  • Tuesday:3–8PM
  • Wednesday:3–8PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:3–8PM
  • Saturday:3–8PM
  • Sunday:3–8PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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