For all the folks out there in Seattle with a sweet-tooth that doesn't seem to lull anytime soon, this dessert and bakery shop will be a welcome delight. A colorful and tasty assortment of flavorful pies and a decadent variety of ice cream will keep you on your toes. A la Mode Pies has gained recognition as one of the most popular pie restaurants in all of Seattle. The divine array or pies, at USD5 per slice may seem to be a tad bit expensive. However eating at this sweet shop will completely floor you with its authenticity and sheer genius that comes through with each bite of their peach pie, apple-ginger, sour cherry or even the Mexican chocolate mousse.
Discover mouth-watering gelato from the popular D'Ambrosio in the Ballard area. Organic ingredients like fresh milk and cream, imported nuts, fresh fruit and zero added preservatives are combined together to deliver this delightful dessert in a variety of exotic flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily at this location and then delivered to the other two in Bellevue Square and Capitol Hill. Rounding out this green, eco-friendly business is their compostable cups and spoons. Each high-quality, delicious scoop of gelato here at D'Ambrosio is sure to make anyone go weak in the knees!
Offering a delectable range of cakes, pastries and sweetmeats, Hot Cakes is a hit with locals who throng here to indulge their sweet-tooth. The most ordered item on their menu is the molten cake that come with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Choose from a range of delicious milkshakes to quench your thirst. Wines are also available, though you can try a 'spiked' drinking caramel as well.
The folks at Full Tilt Ice Cream craft up some flavors not normally seen in your run-of-the-mill ice cream parlor. In addition to the classics, you'll also see flavors like Mango Chili, Lemon Lavender, Ube, Thai Tea, Salted Licorice and Toasted Coconut. Try Mexican Chocolate with a Tequila Caramel Swirl, or be really adventurous and have the chocolate-covered bacon ice cream. There are also usually a few vegan options as well. Located in the gritty White Center neighborhood, Full Tilt is somewhat of a diamond in the rough, but the delicious ice cream is worth the trek. In addition to ice cream, Full Tilt serves beer and beer floats, and has a wall pinball machines and arcade games. There are other shop branches throughout the Seattle area, but the one in White Center was the original.