Frankie & Jo's Ballard
$$ • Ice Cream Shop
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I didn’t know what to expect from a dedicated gf and vegan ice cream spot, but was surprised and LOVE this spot ! It’s pricey but worth it since it’s the only spot (I know of) you can actually snag a waffle cone if you’re celiac.
Also, their cookies are the BOMB ! I’m currently munching on one now
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Dessert, Ice Cream Cones, Ice Cream
I didn’t realize a completely gluten free ice cream shop was right around the corner. The staff were helpful in letting me try samples of a couple flavors. Ended up getting the chocolate super cookie flavor in a waffle cone! It was so nice having a treat and not having to worry about being sick. I’ll be a regular here for sure.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Ice Cream Cones
The waffle cone was great! Not as crunchy as a normal waffle cone but still great! The ice cream is all vegan. Some flavors are better than others (didn't love the chocolate but the cookies and cream was great!) Love that this place is all DF and GF!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Ice Cream
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
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Celiac friendly! Gluten free and awesome flavors!
so yummy! everything was entirely gluten free and super delicious. i got passion fruit parfait which was seasonal and strawberry milk which is all year round, and for the first time in a long time i got to eat a waffle cone and it was so delicious. definitely recommend
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Vegetarian options
100% GF 🫶🏼
My favorite vegan & gf ice cream place from having GF cones to delicious flavors I couldn’t recommend it more!! 🍦🩷
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Dedicated GF
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Good for dairy-free
Best gluten free dairy free ice cream around- and dare I say, best ice cream in general. Love their business model and all the seasonal flavors as well. Extremely safe for celiac.
Dedicated GF
Ice cream shop was completely Gluten Free - no Gluten in the facility.
Ice cream was a nice texture but most of the flavours are way too sweet. I had the charcoal ash caramel and it was sickly sweet, my husband had the chocolate and it was still very sweet.
Overall good, but not the best ice cream.
Dedicated GF
All the flavors I've tried here have been really unappealing taste-wise, and the texture is full of ice crystals. Not a fan! But.. happy that others seem to like it and feel safe eating here.
Delicious! Who knew pine would be good in ice cream? I am sensitive to oats so I knew not to try those. They have options with cashew and coconut milk. The cone was great!
I used to love Frankie and Jo’s when they used cashews for the base of most of the ice creams, but found out they started using “gluten free” oat flour and oats… that’s all fine and dandy if they are actually certified gluten free oats…. However since they made the change I have had several reactions and no longer can support them. And it looks like I am not the only celiac who has had to forgo their ice cream. It’s a big shame.
I tried a pint of the rise and shine (pieces of waffle cone in the ice cream). The next morning, I woke up with the characteristic joint and sinus inflammation that follows my consumption of gluten. I was happy to find a gluten-free and vegan option, but now I have half a pint that will need to be thrown out. If you are very gluten sensitive (or celiac) look elsewhere.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Vegan options
- — Takeout
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Vegan options
- — Good for keto
- — Takeout
Had Mint Brownie, followed by an unmistakable reaction. I suspect the oats are not as gluten free as they think. Shame, because it tasted good. Won’t be back. I suggest other celiac folks steer clear.
Delicious dairy free and gluten free ice cream with new seasonal flavors every month. My husband loves the waffle cones (all GF) and the staff is friendly. More expensive than most ice cream, but worth it for an occasional treat.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Takeout
Excellent ice cream! Ballard location is newer, it is just as good as the one in Cap Hill.
