Seattle's 4 favorite spots to score gelato, without breaking the bank

Seattle's 4 favorite spots to score gelato, without breaking the bankGelatiamo | Photo: Connie A./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 29, 2020

Looking to sample the best gelato around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable gelato spots in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Gelatiamo

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Topping the list is Gelatiamo. Located at 1400 Third Ave. (between Union and Pike streets) in Central Business District, the bakery, which offers gelato, cake and coffee, is the highest-rated affordable gelato spot in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 750 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelp has lots more information about Gelatiamo — "For four years preceding the opening of Gelatiamo, Maria invested a great deal of time and resources researching the art and chemistry of making gelato," states the business's profile. "She studied under a world-famous gelato master who taught her the fundamental difference between simply making gelato and the more difficult task of creating a recipe for gelato."

Stop by for creamy scoops of cappuccino, blackberry or chocolate-flavored gelato. 

2. Fainting Goat Gelato

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Next up is Wallingford's Fainting Goat Gelato, situated at 1903 N. 45th St. (between North Meridian and North Burke avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 629 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score gelato has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Fainting Goat Gelato is family-owned-and-operated and specializes in hand-crafted Italian ice cream, using local organic dairy and seasonal ingredients, according to its Yelp page. 

3. D'Ambrosio Gelato

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Ballard's D'Ambrosio Gelato, located at 5339 Ballard Ave. NW (between Vernon Place and North 22nd Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable cafe 4.5 stars out of 371 reviews.

We turned to Yelp for more about D'Ambrosio Gelato: "We handmake our gelato from scratch in our shop using the highest quality natural and organic ingredients."

The small-batch artisan gelato is served in cups and cones in-store; there's also quarts and pints available to take home.

4. Bottega Italiana

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Bottega Italiana, located in Pike Market, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 332 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1425 First Ave. (between Union and Pike streets) to see for yourself. 

Bottega Italiana offers authentic gelato, as well as coffee and espresso drinks, according to Yelp.

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