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?!?
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