Frankie & Jo's Ballard

"Ice cream here is pretty elite. Access to freshly made gluten free waffle cones is awesome. Strawberry Milk flavor was great. My only critique is that there was only one employee working trying to keep up with a huge consistent line. It would be awesome if the owners would hire another person to help so the lone employee had some support. One person working on a busy Sunday seems……. Not ideal."

"My absolute favorite is the Salted Caramel Ash 🖤The flavor is incredible — not your typical overly sweet caramel. Instead, it has this subtle roasted, almost smoky depth, balanced with a hint of salt and a rich caramel sweetness. Super smooth texture, and every bite feels layered and complex rather than heavy. And the craziest part? It’s completely vegan. You genuinely wouldn’t know unless someone told you."

"I grabbed the blueberry lavender pie flavor, and it was surprisingly good. The blueberry pops with tart sweetness, and the lavender adds a light floral touch without being too strong. What really sets it apart is the pie crust swirl it brings in a fun texture and a hint of nostalgia. It was the perfect little after dinner treat. It was refreshing but not heavy, with just enough sweetness to round out the night. I got the mini scoop, which was the ideal size and not too big, not too skimpy. Just right for satisfying the craving without overdoing it. The shop itself adds to the experience. It’s cozy without trying too hard, It feels like the kind of place where flavor experiments happen behind the counter, and you’re lucky enough to be part of the tasting crew. I wanted to try them all! If you’re into unique vegan options, this one’s worth a try before it’s gone for the season!"