Shark Tank-backed dessert chain Crispy Cones is rolling into the Portland area, with a Vancouver shop headed for the Salmon Creek Skyview Station. The concept is simple but flashy: warm, rotisserie-grilled dough cones, rolled in cinnamon sugar or specialty powders, then packed with soft-serve and toppings. It is one more pastry-style ice cream option muscling into the metro dessert scene.
According to OregonLive, the franchise location will serve soft-serve in the brand's signature grilled cones, with sauces and a range of toppings on tap. The brand's locations page lists "Vancouver, WA — Coming Soon," signaling a Portland-area rollout, and Crispy Cones confirms the addition.
Local listings and neighborhood newsletters put the shop at Skyview Station in Salmon Creek, tucked in near the center's cluster of chain retailers. A local directory pegs the address as 14003 N.E. 10th Ave. in Vancouver. Both Yahoo Local and The PNW Report have noted coming-soon signage and the placement at Skyview Station.
What a Grilled Cone Actually Is
At Crispy Cones, the cone itself is the main event. Staff hand-roll fresh dough, grill it rotisserie style until it is golden, then coat it in cinnamon sugar or other specialty powders. Only after that does the soft-serve, spreads, and toppings show up. The result skews more pastry than plain wafer, with a heavy emphasis on customization and showy, made-in-front-of-you preparation. Crispy Cones lays out the full menu and method.
From Roadside Tent to 'Shark Tank' Boost
Founder Jeremy Carlson started selling the dough cones from a roadside tent in 2018 before moving into brick-and-mortar shops. In 2023, the company landed an investment from Barbara Corcoran on ABC's "Shark Tank," a televised boost that helped spur franchise interest and a broader expansion plan. CNBC chronicled the founders' path and the deal.
Where It Is Already Showing Up
The brand has been steadily expanding across several states, with recent storefronts opening in Utah and the Tri-Cities area of Washington. Local coverage has tracked new locations in Draper and West Valley City, Utah, and a shop in Pasco, Washington. KSL and NBC Right Now reported on those debuts.
What Portlanders Should Know
Locals can expect a premium, very Instagram-ready dessert that leans closer to a filled pastry than a classic sugar cone, with pricing to match the extra theatrics. Owners typically stage soft launches and promotions, and a firm opening date and operating hours for the Vancouver shop have not yet been announced. For updates as they are nailed down, keep an eye on coverage from OregonLive.
