Frankie & Jo's - University Village

With a completely plant-based menu, it made it extra challenging for me to narrow down which flavors I wanted. Fortunately they allowed you to sample as many flavors as you'd like, so I definitely had my fixing.Everything here is 100% vegan, gum-free, and soy-free. This avoids a lot of the top allergens which is quite impressive, as most of the flavors are coconut based. Each item on the menu also has a complete ingredients list which makes it really easy to know what you are consuming.I ultimately went with a double scoop of their Supercookies & Cream, and their Salted Caramel Ash. Both of these flavors were incredible. The ice cream was delectably creamy and oh so satisfying.While there's not a lot of seating inside, they are located in an open plaza with plenty of tables and seats to choose from.

Plant based ice cream with bold flavors. Our group tried a few different flavors and each one was unique and delicious! My top favorite flavors were the strawberry (fresh and sweet), the California cabin (spicy and creamy) and a coffee one which name I can't remember. The shop is in a good location in the u village shopping center. There is not much seating inside but the courtyard is not far with tables and plenty of seating.

How I heard of this place: It's been a number of years since a friend first told us about Frankie & Jo's. But it wasn't on our radar until we ended up at the University Village with family visiting from out of state, that we indulged.Type of cuisine: Plant-based, novelty ice creams.Ambiance: Quaint and cozy, bright and minimalist, the barquettes intending to keep customers standing and out when all that remains of their treats is melted dredges. What I ordered: We selected the Strawberry Milk, the Chocolate Tahini Supercookie, Mint Brownie, and Brown Sugar Vanilla. What I loved: The novelty of flavors was intriguing. Each, however left something to be desired.Why I loved it: The mission of Frankie & Jo's is great and one we wish more eateries would adopt.Cost: High

Good but not great ice cream (all vegan). But today two medium scoops cost me 25 dollars. Give me a break Seattle....

Last summer, I was getting a ton of ice cream recommendations when I was visiting (not too sure, prob because it was hot LOL) from my Seattleite friends. This was one of the places, and I never had the chance to check it out until recently after dinner at U Village. Couldn't wait for some vegan ice cream after dinner!The location that my boyfriend and I went to is located across of Bamboo Sushi in the University Village. It was dark, so we used our maps to get to where we had to and surprisingly it worked! There are huge parking lots all around the entire mall with ample parking stalls. Might need to park a little further from everything during busy hours and during the weekends.I got their Mint Brownie as those are two of my favorite things in one! Mmm! Such a strong minty flavor. The star of the ice cream! The brownie was basically just a sidekick that gave the overall ice cream some texture, which I loved! My boyfriend got the Supercookies & Cream. Surprisingly really creamy for a vegan ice cream! Really great flavors together too. I actually liked his more than mine LOL. Also, a favorite combination of mine. I know what I'll be getting the next time! They also had seasonal ice creams which didn't seem interesting to me at the time. But definitely will try a seasonal flavor one day if the two flavors we got don't lure me in first LOL.This ice cream chain is definitely worth the hype! I've always been a bit skeptical with vegan ice cream as it's usually a hit or miss, but this time around, it was definitely a great hit! The prices, tho, are a bit wild for the amount we got. Don't know if it's because we went to the U Village location (where spaces are hella expensive) or if it's just that pricey in general.

I'm not vegan, but I'm always down to try a new vegetarian/vegan place. In the middle of University Village is a quaint little ice cream parlor that sits maybe 6 people. The cool thing about the ice cream is there is no dairy. The day that we went was slightly crowded, but no real lines forming, and the scooper(?) was very accommodating and we got to try most of the different flavours before finally ordering. My favorite was a strawberry milk flavored one made with fresh strawberries. I got it in a waffle cone,which was also vegetarian. Healthy never tasted so good.

Best ice cream shop in Seattle! People often prefer Molly Moon's which is a great alternative but I honestly love the consistency and flavors here. Something about the place being vegan makes you feel like it's healthier (even though the coconut cream probably isn't, whoops). Definitely check it out one of its two locations!

Love finding allergy friendly options, both gluten-free and dairy free options. Staff was friendly and encouraged tasting a few different flavors, glad I did as some were stronger than others. Flavors were fairly good, pricing was a little high-but kinda expected with a plant-based, allergen friendly product. Love the compostable single use items. Very fun vibe and clean inside!

I love the ice cream no matter what location, as it is a special treat to be able to get a full range of gluten free vegan ice cream choices and even fresh made waffle cones for family that have allergies and intolerances to gluten, dairy, and egg. I especially like this location for the plentiful nearby free parking, a nice bar with stools facing out or cute little tables out front for relaxing at while eating, as well as an entire nearby outdoor seating area to go to if with a larger group. I like that this location also has water and cups readily available as the ice cream is very rich. Staff have always been helpful and friendly even though it is almost always busy with a long line when visiting.

Frankie & Jo's may not be the "creamiest" ice cream that I've ever had; however, when you take into account the health aspect, I don't know how you could have better ice cream. I went in and tried multiple flavors between what we ordered and samples and each ice cream packed a ton of unique flavors that were vibrant, different and really good. They have your traditional chocolates and vanillas, but they also carry a number of other flavors that you just don't expect which were great. As someone who has family members with daily and gluten allergies, this was a great treat for them.