Bluebird Microcreamery & Brewery

To start, I’ve never written a review and wouldn’t normally write a negative one to start off but this experience was unsettling.
Came in for the first time a few moments ago excited for some ice cream to soothe a sore throat. While looking at the menu we saw two seats at the bar open up and sat right down thinking we would easily be served after the guy in front of us. I was excited to try the snicker doodle and chocolate pudding however after the man in front of us was served, the woman behind the bar started cleaning the space and then helped three people that had just walked through the door. She didn’t even acknowledge myself or my boyfriend. After sitting there for five minutes and be treated as we didn’t exist we decided to leave and take our money to Molly Moon’s where they happily served us.
Maybe we went about the situation incorrectly by sitting in an open seat at the bar but ignoring your customers instead of kindly telling them they needed to order a few feet away at the register would have been a better way for the woman working to handle the situation.
Would have loved to try the ice cream people on here seem to love.

Great ice cream! Bluebird has as many options as Molly Moon’s does, if not more. I give it three stars because while the guy at the front was friendly his outfit was a little inappropriate to wear at an ice cream parlor/​anywhere where food is being served. Also, the ice cream is served in these flimsy cups with the ice cream so hard to eat with equally flimsy plastic spoons. Also, was it just me but their ice cream seemed to frosty for me — maybe their freezer was too cold?
Overall, I’d come back, but bring my own spoon the next time around! Their root beer floats (hence brewery, NOT beer), look and sound delicious.

Coolest service, awesome décor, and let’s talk about the brilliance of their icecream — SOFT texture, creative flavors, and delectable. Highly recommend chocolate based flavors, carrot-​ginger, and salted caramel.
They also serve various floats!!! check out their awesome sundae cups.

To beat the 90 degree weather a girlfriend and I decided we wanted ice cream and stumbled across this place. I’ve been to the one on Capitol Hill and loved their ice cream so was excited there was one in Fremont.
One thing that was horrible was it was so hot in there, they had huge fan running but it did nothing in this heat wave. I was afraid to get a normal scoop of ice cream because I feel like it’ll drip into a sad puddle before I even have a chance to eat it so I decided to get a milkshake instead. My friend also got one. I got the grasshopper ice cream which was great but I wished it was a bit thicker as it seem like it was mostly milk and not enough ice cream. My friend got the coffee ice cream milkshake and the milk blanketed the taste of the coffee and was very faint.
Overall, I think i’ll find another place for ice cream in Fremont but will go to the one on Capitol Hill as it seems to be much better.

I love getting the horchata flavored ice cream in a handmade waffle-​cone.

Somehow the flavors just didn’t get to me. Definitely did not Molly Wow me! Also more on the expensive size for $ 3.50 for one flavor and much smaller scoop. Meh.

I am a fan.
The ice cream is so DEVINE.
so many great flavors, between the 3 of us we got 5. Peanut butter, chocolate, vegan horchata, marionberry and snicker doodle. Every single flavor was delicious. No complaints. None at all.
The cone. I normally don’t get waffle cones because they’re too thick. But theirs are thin, but still withstand the ice cream. Ugh. I want to go back and get another!
The only reason I’m giving 4 and not 5 stars, is because I wish the person working was a little more friendly. Me, my friend and my kid were all super friendly and he was just… there.
Even still, I can’t wait to return and try more flavors!

I feel compelled to write after visiting BlueBird tonight and having the nicest man working there scoop 3 spoonfuls of hot fudge on my ice cream. It was way more fudge than a person should have in one serving, but after he heard my «MMMM I LOVE FUDGE» comment that I made out loud, he just laughed the most genuine laugh and piled it on high. It was a candid interaction, and it made mine and my boyfriend’s day.

Simply delicious.
Rich and complex flavors, yet not saccharine. Fresh made cones.
They even had beers – the right kinds, porters and stouts – on hand for beer floats.
They’ve got all the bases covered.

If you like waiting 30 min while three people are ahead of you are getting waffle cones that take 10 min a piece while having the new Kanye album played then this is the spot– also the «hot fudge» I had added to my ice cream came out in 2 chunks on top and was scrapped off the bottom of the container. We got cups instead of waffle cones as we didn’t want to wait 40min for them. Maybe they were having an off day it happens but the one guy was super slow and the lady who was also there stayed in the back area and came out to wipe the counters and disappeared. I went back for napkins and they were out everywhere– it’ll be Molly Moons or Tilt for me before going back to this place.

Came here on a rainy weekday right before closing so a few flavors and beers were sold out. Don’t be discouraged though, all the flavors here are great and the ambiance is perfect for a midweek date. High ceilings with an old soda fountain feel. I got a kid scoop of the horchata and left very satisfied. It had a few chunks of (coconut or rice I can’t remember what type they used?) milk but otherwise scrumptious. Definitely returning for the shakes and beer earlier in the day before they sell out.
–street parking per usual for Fremont

Bluebird is my new favorite ice cream spot in Seattle. I’m not a huge fan of Molly Moon so I’m beyond happy to have found Bluebird!
Tried Marionberry which was amazing but ended up taking a handpacked pint of Pistachio. So good — love the pistachio bits that add a crunch/​nice texture. Yum! Fantastic customer service as well. Will def be back to try other flavors :-)

Quirky little Ice Cream parlor. Had Marion Berry which was incredible!
Vegan ice cream was pretty good too.

Bluebird has by far the BEST vegan ice cream I’ve ever had! They have two different flavors besides the ten or so other daily flavors. The horchata icecream though is my favorite– its incredible! You’d never know it’s vegan!

Ice cream on a cold night in February is still a good choice when Bluebird is involved. This location is very cute with high ceilings, bar stools, and an antique (though non-​functional) cash register.
I ordered a two scooper with Reminlinger Farm’s Marionberry and Chocolate Pudding… and I got the waffle cone too. The ice cream was perfectly creamy and so flavorful. The chocolate pudding was a throw back to Snack Packs in elementary school! So yes, I did pay ~$ 5.50 for ice cream, but it was a nostalgic, worthwhile treat.

After paying the Fremont Troll a visit, I was craving some ice cream. Fortunately for me, Bluebird was within walking distance. The ice cream shop is reminiscent of a 50’s ice cream parlor but with modern touches.
There are about 12 different ice cream flavors which change throughout the year. The gentleman behind the ice cream bar was super friendly and kind. He helped my BF decide on a flavor by recommending flavors based on his (the BF’s) tastes and then letting him try samples of them. I got salted caramel in a waffle cone, while my BF got 1 scoop of salted caramel and 1 scoop of peanut butter in a waffle cone. The salted caramel is sweeter than what is offered at other places, but since I love sweets, this did not bother me at all. Peanut butter was surprisingly good.
You cannot go wrong with any of the flavors, especially if you get them with a waffle cone.

I got to say what a fine establishment. I came with my friends specifically for vegan ice cream, I had the Horchata flavor and it did not disappoint. I was a little hesitant about eating ice cream since the weather was really cold but once we got inside the place was really warm and cozy. We sat at the bar and it felt like we were back in time. They had hooks below the counter top so you can hang your coat, I found this very convenient especially since it was during winter. I was surprised they fill up growlers I didn’t try any of the pop but had I brought in my growler I would of filled it up. What I really liked about this place was that all ice cream and pop was made from scratch. The bartender was very helpful and a swell of a guy he made our experience that much more enjoyable. I just hope they add a few more vegan options to the menu!

Yum! Best ice cream I’ve ever had! I got vanilla bean scoop in waffle cone for $ 4.50!!! Friendly staff!

This place is the definition of cool. It gives off an old school ice cream joint vibe with the cool bar area and old school register and set up. We were walking past Bluebird while walking around the Fremont area (went to check out the Fremont Troll and planned on heading to Paseo). My friends suggested checking out Bluebird, but had not been there before. As we approached the open door, we were instantly hit with the fresh smell of the waffle iron cooking up cones and were drawn in. We took a look at the menu and they had some great flavors, but I had to try the Krak which was the special for that day. It was delicious. The kids and my friends all enjoyed our ice cream and we sat in the bar stools. The owner was working the location that Sunday and was friendly and great to chat with. He let us know about what they were doing with ice cream and some of their different flavors. I guess they serve beer at their other locations, but are waiting to get the proper license for this one.
I really enjoyed everything at Bluebird from the owner to the vibe to the smell and of course the ice cream. I would definitely come back here.

Horchata and dairy free! Boom… they also have other delicious flavors and it’s a great little character-​full place!

How I heard of this place: Being car-​free in the neighborhood makes for some long walks in the summer sun, and stopping — as often as possible — to smell the roses. In this case, we stopped to smell (and sample) the ice cream! Sure glad we had our Chinook Book with us so we could get a real deal!
Type of cuisine: «Ice Cream Bar and Soda Fountain. Small-​batch artisan ice cream. Nano-​brewed craft sodas and beers. All made in-​house.»
Ambiance: Full of neighborhood charm, this street-​facing, garage-​door opening patio and small interior with rustic décor truly brings a family feel and Seattle comfort. We walked in and fell immediately in love with the seating options, which can only be described by a picture: Games available on shelf behind the DIY water station, simple kitchen space, and randomly placed paraphernalia, not to mention an über-​Seattle, time-isn’t-a-factor server, and the coolest old-​school cash register we have seen, Bluebird certainly did not disappoint!
What I ordered: After sampling the three vegan options: Horchata, Coconut Mint Chip and Chaco Canyon Coconut Brownie, I selected the first and last as my ice cream cup of the day.
What I loved: The Horchata was, by far, one of the best vegan ice creams I have ever tried! Ready to make a go at home with our own ice cream machine, I’m eager to match this timeless and tasty treat, perfectly paired with Seattle’s summer sun and a walk with my family.
Why I loved it: It’s in the neighborhood, most importantly (within walking distance) and it’s a simple, neighborhood treasure with plenty of options for everyone.
Cost: Average to high ($ 3.50 for the first — relatively small — scoop)

The big hype in Seattle is always Molly Moons, but if you don’t go and try Bluebird, you are doing yourself a HUGE disfavor!
Bluebird ice cream is my favorite ice cream joint in Seattle simply for one flavor alone that actually is making me drool a little while I write about it — the Peanut Butter ice cream!
If you are a peanut butter fan, you will LOVE their peanut butter ice cream. The consistency is wonderful as it is creamy, yet not too rich. What got me was the actual tiny bits of creamy peanut butter that was in the ice cream itself.
The ambiance of the ice cream parlor is cool and there are barstools that you can sit at to enjoy your treat.
Hopefully, when they become hugely successful one day, like Salt & Straw, they can open a location down here in So Cal. Dream on …

This is a super rad little spot to tackle your sweet tooth cravings. Bluebird has a really cool old school style and ambiance that is really fun and a bit relaxing. It’s a bit on the small side of things so if you take a seat at the ice cream bar you better be friendly and ready to chat.
They offer some pretty cool and unique flavors as well as some of the basics like vanilla. They also offer various toppings like hot chocolate sauce and crumbled cookies. I went with a coconut mint chip (vegan offering) and some crazy chocolaty monstrosity. The scoops were bigger than I was expecting (makes the scoops at Ben & Jerry’s look tiny) and they weren’t skimpy on the hot chocolate sauce and cookie crumbs. The ice cream was creamy and flavorful and was just what I needed. Sweet, tasty and frosty cold.
You can try any of the flavors you’re interested in before making a decision so it can make a potentially difficult choice much easier. They offer milkshakes and a choice of having your scoops in a cone or a bowl. If you’re going to sit down and enjoy a bowl the bowl itself is really cool and fits in with their retro styling.
I’m a fan!

Stumbled upon this place while looking for breweries in Fremont. A sign out front that read Microcreamery and Brewery caught my attention. Sadly no beer but I was enticed by the most delicious smell. A line out the door made me more curious. I waited in line to see that this was a small mom and pap ice cream parlor with homemade ice cream and home brewed root beer!
I ordered the snickerdoodle ice cream on a waffle cone (do the waffle cone, trust me). It was delicious! They even have little stands for you to put your cone in. The cashier/​ice cream man was very busy, polite, and he seemed very proud of his work.
The ambience of the place was very cool as well. I felt like I was transported back in time when I sat down at the bar counter and looked at the ancient wooden cash register and brass taps in front of me. I had a blast!
TL;DR Ice cream was delicious and one of a kind here. Try the Snickerdoodle flavor.

Icecream gets me everytime and this one was delicious! A bit on the creamier, softer side than my usual preference but the flavor was so great that the consistency didn’t bother me as much as it might normally. My friends and I appreciated the options, which is a mix of traditional and more modern flavors. We tried the peanut butter which was outstanding and my friend tried the creamsicle. We thoroughly enjoyed both flavors and the PB was by far one of the best I’ve had. It had real fine bits of peanut which may sound unappealing but the flavor was really fantastic if you’re a PB fan, which clearly I am! There’s 2 locations but this one also has a brewery. The other location is in Capital Hill. The shop is reminiscent of an old-​style icrecream parlor with the bartop stools you sit at to be served. Prices are reasonable for more specialty-​type icecream shops and I’d say this place is much better than Molly Moons for icecream. Street parking is usually not too hard to find but it can be difficult depending on the day and time. For flavor and this type of consistency, you can’t go wrong but I still prefer firmer or denser icecream and more traditional flavors so Husky Deli and Tilt are still my favs overall.

(Really 3.5 stars)
First, I would like to say that I came here instead of Molly Moons (which I’ve been to) because Unilocalers claim it is better than MM. My response to that is: why did you lie to me? What did I do to you? The ice cream at Bluebird was yummy and I preferred the ambiance here, but is the ice cream better than Molly Moons??? No, you filthy heathens, it is not. I get that it’s edgy to choose another ice creamery over the golden standard but golden standards are golden for a reason.
NOW, that being said, I did enjoy Bluebird. Super kitschy and the staff was very friendly. We got there around 1:30PM on a Sunday and were confused about why 60% of the flavours were sold out. they’ve only been open an hour and a half, how is this possible? Luckily, the flavour I had been planning on was still available (coconut mint chip). It was yummy but not as creamy and luxurious as I prefer. The vanilla was not listed because it was a little icy and soft, but my partner was offered it for his float anyway. Tasted fine. My cousin got the chocolate and it was also fine. The ice cream just didn’t live up to my standards, I guess. I’ll stick with Molly Moons.

Interesting old-​school soda fountain place. Nothing here but a bar with stools and one small booth kind of thing by the window. Totally simple. HUGE servings of ice cream. We liked the ice cream but none of us loved it. We tried the horchata (way too brown and «cinnamony») and the tiger stripe (just kind of fake orangey). I was bummed that I chose to visit seemingly the only location without beer. The idea of a homemade beer and ice cream shop is incredible appealing to me IF they have both. Calling yourself a brewery and then not having beer is pretty much the classic bait and switch. If/​when they get their liquor license and start selling their beer, this place will be a whole lot more interesting.

Love Bluebird’s ice cream! It’s my favorite ice cream in Seattle. The Hubs and I are regulars at the Phinney location but every once in a while, for a special treat, we’ll go to the Fremont one so we can eat our ice cream out of a glass dish at the super cute old-​fashioned counter. Also a great place to treat your friends and relatives on their birthday.

The ambiance and the simplicity of the place worked very well.
The icecream was excellent and well worth the wait in line. The place does classic flavors with subtle twists really well. The icecream was not too creamy or too sweet. I was bowled over by the single scoop combo of peanut butter and salted caramel that I tried and the strawberry and cream flavor my wife tried. All three of them I record — pick your poison.
The service was friendly, patient and helpful. They were generous in sharing samples and made sure that we were happy with our final orders.

As good as ice cream gets!!! The waffle cones are made fresh, in fact she was doing them when we walked in! Cute little ice cream bar with outdoor seating!
I had the chocolate pudding and strawberries and cream in a cone. The strawberries and cream was so good and the chocolate pudding came in a close second.
Have tons of fun little antiques around the shop!

We ALWAYS get the Salted Caramel! going to try the Ballard Bee Honey Crunch with it today. Fingers crossed, but optimistic since this is the BEST ice cream in Seattle !
So we tried the Honey Crunch
It’s definitely not making our repertoire, but it’s still creamy and delicious. We love you Blue Bird

I’ve been here a couple times and can’t bring myself to stray away from the coconut mint chip. This particular flavor is apparently vegan but you’d never know it. I am 100% not vegan (I particularly love dairy products!) but I can’t get enough of this flavor so they’re obviously doing something right! Oh and the freshly made waffle cones are just amazing — and usually still a bit warm!
As for the actual place — this feels like an old timely ice creams shop. You can sit at the bar while you eat your ice cream and watch them make waffle cones (the smell alone is worth doing that). And the giant old cash register adds a nice touch, even though there is a well placed iPad on top for actual credit transactions.

Fantastic ice cream and lovely service. A perfect spot on a warm summer day.
I love the décor and the hand made touch. The entire process is fun to watch

I was on a solo trip up to Seattle for a long weekend to visit some friends and just do nothing. I guess I really didn’t just do nothing, but I really had no plan.
The plan I didn’t have included eating. After some deep dish pizza in this part of town (I didn’t type a review for that place because they already have well over 400 and you don’t really need to know my opinion about deep dish pizza) we walked around as we were all craving something sweet. We found Bluebird Microcreamery and Brewery (I had no idea until this moment that it was a brewery).
Bluebird is very old school. Based on only the 15 reviews I see on Unilocal it must be fairly new, but it looks like some of the older ice cream shops I used to frequent as a child and young adult back home in NJ. I love that nostalgia even though this place is new. It might as well be from the 1930’s as that is the vibe it gives off. Not that I know anything about ice cream shops in the 1930’s as I have only been around since the 70’s, but you get my point. Or at least I hope you do.
I’m going to say they make all of their ice cream onsite. It is a Microcreamery, yes? We all chose our flavors (I had something that was Easter related as it was Easter weekend when I was in town) and took seats at the counter. I believe there is only counter seating here. Maybe enough to seat 8ish people. You get it. The place is small.
The ice cream really hit the spot. My friends enjoyed it too. You might enjoy it as well.

I’m about to speak blasphemy. Ready? Ok .I like this place better than Molly Moon’s.
Okay let me rephrase that: I like this place’s ice cream better than Molly Moon’s ice cream. Bluebird doesn’t have the minimalist décor, the fancy, colorful cups, the alluring smell of home-​made waffle cones, or even the catchy name. But after one visit, I can say with a certain confidence that it has the superior ice cream.
The snickerdoodle is really, really good. I also tried the vanilla shamrock and chocolate chunk, both of which were very good as well. Again, this place doesn’t jump out at you for any reason. The menu is pretty short and simple, and I hate to keep making the comparison, but the interior does remind you of a cheaper version of Molly Moon’s.
But if we’re talking just ice cream, I have to say Bluebird already has the upper hand. Or should I say, upper wing. Okay that was terrible I’m sorry. It’s definitely worth a try though; do yourself a favor and visit.