Shwarma King

Shwarma King
4337 University Way NE
Seattle, WA  98105
(206)-529-3223

Shawarma King website

I'm getting back into the review of restaurants on the Ave in Seattle's University District.  Checking back, I see that I have a couple reviews started, but not finished.

Well, here goes.  I like Shwarma King basically because I like falafel.  They have good falafel, eat in or take out.  The eat in option is a bit difficult as the television is a mainstay - which is distracting, noisy, often upsetting.

The food is good - and cheap.

Friendly folks!

Customers glued to the screen

Yummy falafel!

Sweet Alchemy Small Batch Homemade Ice Cream

Sweet Alchemy Ice Cream

4301 University Way NE

Seattle, WA  98105

206-632-0243

Just recently a new ice cream place opened in the space that was previously occupied by Haagen Daas.  So on a blazingly hot April day, I dropped by to give it a try.  The young man behind the counter offered tastes.  I tried the mint chip Mint chip, the mint is from fresh mint, so a bit more wild than expected, and I tried something else but it was obviously not memorable.  He recommended the Cookies and Cream, so I went for that in the smallest size they offer "Pico".  The Cookies and Cream was nothing to write home about.  It was bland, having little distinguishing character or flavor.  There was a Chai flavor and a Thai Iced Tea flavor.  There was even a vegan option (dairy free) that sounded a bit like Chunky Monkey (banana, chocolate, and nuts).  Those may have made me happier but sometimes I can be my own worst enemy. If there is a next time, I'll go for more tastes.  I just think that a small business with limited choices should limit those choices to only the fantastic, flavors that are mind-blowing and will increase their clientele.

The best part of the cone was the waffle cone itself.  They are made right there.  It was fantastic.  Fresh and flavorful and crispy and engineered so that it didn't leak from the bottom point.  It's only a dollar extra to have the ice cream in a waffle cone, so go for it.  It's definitely worth it.

They also sell other things such as cookies and brownies, possibly espresso.  In the end I spent $4.93, $3.50 for the Pico, $1.00 for the cone, and $0.43 in tax.  For that kind of money, you can buy a lot of ice cream at the grocery store in tried and true flavors, but heck, it was a hot day, and do you know how many calories are in a half cup of premium ice cream?!?