Shado Wishes
This place is a community staple in Columbia City! If you find yourself in the area and have never been to Full Tilt, it is an absolute must go place.
The ice cream is phenomenal, the staff are always friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere of the place is great. They have a bunch of pinball machines and other games in the back, so it doubles as an arcade! Definitely a local business that is always worth supporting!
Ken S.
"Wonderful local ice cream shop with arcade games..."
Pros: Delicious ice cream with interesting flavors, vegan options (also uses coconut milk for those who are lactose intolerant), old-school arcade games and pinball, fun and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff.
Cons: Ice cream prices can be a little more expensive (depending on what you choose), Maybe a bit difficult to try and locate.
Bottom Line: A fun and relaxing place for the entire family. The ice cream is fresh and good quality, with interesting flavors. The arcade games help lend to the atmosphere and likability of the eatablishment. Ice cream can be purchased to-go in half-pint containers. You can also sample the different flavors before finally choosing which one you would like.
Michael U
This place is great. Excellent flavors both classic and vegan. When I went there today, I ordered 3 milkshakes. I knew it would take the one woman workinga little while to maker them, so I let a couple of people play through. She started making them, and sure enough the line started backing up. But she didn't falter, sage kept to task and made three perfect milkshakes, two huckleberry and one Thai iced tea. Delicious.
Jay Chow
This little ice cream shop right on Rainier Ave in Columbia City is one of the best I've been to! Their ice cream is very sillky and creamy, overall delicious!
Parking in the strip mall lot can be a challenge during peak hours or hot days. The lot condition itself could also be better.
The classic arcade games inside are also a great smack of nostalgia for us slightly older folks. There's Pac-Man, Raiden, Gauntlet Legends, MvC, and a couple pinball machines.
Come here!
Janusz Ostrycharz
Pure class! Only weakness is no beers on tap. Major strength is that on weekdays they open 2 hours before the delicious Flying Lion opens next door - allowing the opportunity to enjoy a can of Guinness and a pint of Grunge Flavor while I decompress from work ...
Z P
Great way to enjoy some quick ice cream. I don’t find their ice cream to be the best, as too sweet and too artificial tasting. Brought me back to my childhood tho.
Christian Vota
The ice cream was fantastic!! On a hot day it was a great snack. The establishment is a little shabby but service was prompt and polite.
Veronica Fan
There are some awesome pinball machines and games. They sell amazing ice cream and a variety of began ice scream. It is like an Ole ma and pop shop because they also sell comic books and their own ice creams.
Kate Waldman
Great spot for kids parties! Really good ice cream too, salted caramel was perfectly (not too) salty (imo Molly Moon's is way too salty)
Avalon Woods
Finally made it to Full Tilt Ice Cream in Columbia City. We decided to stop by on a rainy/cold day before heading to Seattle Gymnastics Academy and really enjoyed it!
They have some very unique flavors. The ice cream selection included some original and different flavors alongside some classics as well.
The guy working was super nice and I really (really, really) appreciated that they use real spoons!!!!! They offer free samples so you can try them out. The price is very reasonable for the generous serving sizes.
Bring your quarters because the arcade games are such a retro treat! $0.25 cents pinball, galaga, street fighter, pacman, and more adds to the fun. Don't miss the Lost World shooter with the dinosaurs!
Don't let the exterior or the appearance of the strip mall deter you. Gritty and run down on the outside but fun and delicious on the inside! This place is a real gem! We will definitely be back soon!
*Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 2pm-10pm
Friday: 2pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday 12pm-10pm
*Ice Cream Etiquette
As soon as you have the ice cream cone in hand, make sure there are no drips around the sides that can mess up your outfit or drip on the floor. You may wrap the cone in a napkin. Lick around the sides to make sure you don't miss any of the delicious goodness. Eat all the ice cream off the top before nibbling the cone.
Once your treat is gone, wipe your hands and mouth with a napkin. If you're really sticky, wash your hands and face in the sink. #icecream #arcades
Mukund Rathi
I never leave reviews. Ice cream was better than salt and straw, my goto, which is saying a lot. And guy saw I was sad they were out of waffle cones (almost closing time after all), so he tells me ice cream is on the house and will have a waffle cone for me next time. Love it.
Kelsey C
Came here with my husband, SIL and nephew and had a blast! Yummy ice cream with a wide variety of flavors, and pinball and other arcade games for everyone to enjoy. The ube ice cream was splendid!
Cici DesRoches
Best place for ice cream :) very cool vibes and great service ❤️ love the vegan options
Meghan Gallery
Goat cheese and fig ice cream?? Yes. Cute place, great flavors, massive line up of vintage video games.
Marisa M
The "Blue Moon" ice cream is a bit more denim in color than it should be for true "Blue Moon", but that doesn't effect the flavor, and I'm not complaining! I'm just happy to find this great and rare flavor outside of Michigan!
Update 7/16/2023:
Went to Full Tilt on our way through Seattle today and the "Blue Moon" was the correct "Smurf blue" color. My husband had the "Ube" and I had the "Blue Moon". Both of our ice creams had great flavor, but there were "waxy" chunks in both. They left your mouth with a waxy coating that especially stuck to the roof of your mouth. Not sure what that was about. Never had that happen before.
Mary Kathryn Lagerstrom
Absolutely love this place! Quality ice cream in a fun location! This is a Columbia City gem for kids and adults alike!
Samantha Kellie
Best ice cream place in Seattle area. Great staff and great selection of flavors.
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